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Basic rating life
For spherical plain bearings, a lubricant film that fully separates the sliding contact surfaces cannot be formed. Therefore, the sliding contact surfaces make direct contact with each other, resulting in a certain and unavoidable degree of wear. This increases the internal clearance in the bearing.
Regarding the life of spherical plain bearings or rod ends, a distinction is made between the basic rating life and the service life. The basic rating life is a theoretical guideline value, used to estimate the service life. Service life depends on the actual operating conditions and is the actual life achieved by the bearing in service.
The basic rating life is based on a large number of laboratory tests. The bearings were tested for an operating period until a specific increase in bearing clearance or friction occurred (table 1). The basic rating life considers several influencing factors and can be expressed in operating hours or the number of oscillating movements (fig. 1). In some cases, however, it is not possible to quantify factors such as contamination, corrosion, and complex kinematic loads. Therefore, the basic rating life can be attained or exceeded by the majority of many apparently identical spherical plain bearings under the same operating conditions. For the calculation methods of the different sliding contact surface combinations as well as calculation examples, refer to the section Basic rating life calculation or to the SKF Bearing Calculator1).
The service life cannot be calculated as it is too complex to determine and evaluate all the influencing factors. Therefore, depending on the application conditions, the service life may differ from the basic rating life.
- 1)By using the SKF Bearing Calculator and its incorporated calculation programs, it is possible to perform the necessary calculations to select a spherical plain bearing with the click of a mouse. The product data necessary for the calculations is automatically put in by selecting a spherical plain bearing or rod end from the product tables. It is then only necessary to fill in the fields for the operating data.

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Perhaps someone was recommending Merit cigarettes? Nicotine works a treat on scale, at least in the crawler stage. A nice spray of cigarette butt tea will do in nearly anything. M. Reed Plainsman wrote: > > > I was told by someone that the only way to completely get rid of scale is to > > add something called "merit" to the water. Does anyone know if this works, > > and if so where I might find it! > > > I suppose I knew what this was at one time not so long ago - but if > you're adding it to the irrigation water it's no doubt a systemic > insecticide, which gets drawn up and makes the entire plant poisonous. > It probably works pretty well, for a price; if it's a restricted-use > product (which you won't be able to buy) it may even work very well. > In either case it's probably (like most systemics) something nasty enough > to cause many people to question whether they want to use it on something > they live with - which isn't clear from your post: the stuff may not even > be labeled for (safe or legal) use on the plant(s) in question. > For starters, why don't you find a pint or two (e.g., a heavy application > rate is 5 tablespoons per US gallon) of Sunspray or other brand of what's > generically called Superior Oil. You could probably cook with this if your > taste buds aren't too discriminating; it works by smothering the pests. > Don't let anyone sell you the much heavier and harsher "dormant oil." > Gardens Alive is one source (do a search) if you can't find it locally. > Two thorough applications will at least knock scale down to undetectable > levels, a viable management strategy if you're not dealing with other clean > plants that might not yet be contaminated: scale doesn't multiply very > fast. Three or four thorough treatments should eliminate it. > In case you encounter insecticidal soap: a good way to kill the plant - > you can do that with oil too, but not as easily. In any case it won't kill > scale (or much of anything else imho), so don't bother.


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Climate change matters: a roundup of events in June
Hottest May in 136 years
The regularity with which global average temperatures are being broken is at risk of making the news that this May was the hottest May on record for 136 years, fade into the background.
However, the consequences of these rising temperatures are likely to make the news much more frequently, and sadly the sustained, fatal heat waves in both India and Pakistan are examples of this.
The frequency and severity of these types of extreme weather events are expected to increase with continued global warming.
One 2013 study1 shows that in some cases, extreme heat events are already ten times more likely to occur due to current cumulative impacts of anthropogenic global warming.
Pope encourages action
In the face of the observed impact of climate change and the lack of sufficient political action, the Pope, leader of the 1.2 billion members of the Roman Catholic Church, recently issued a rare Papal encyclical on climate change in order to end theological debate on the issue and encourage action.
Within the encyclical he conveys four main points:
- That we have a moral obligation to take care of the earth and the poor
- That humanity must own up to the fact that it is driving the bulk of observed global warming
- That overconsumption by western society has a disproportionate effect on the poor who do not get the benefits of that way of life
- That society must take urgent global action to reduce carbon dioxide emissions within the next few years to prevent climate change becoming a compounding crisis on future generations
Dutch climate change policy illegal
It wasn't just the moral arguments being put forward this month.
In Holland, a court ruled that the Dutch government's current climate policy is knowingly contributing to a breach of the target to keep global warming to within 2 degrees Celcius of pre-industrial temperatures (a target that global governments have signed up to).
As such, the court ruled that under human rights and tort2 law, the Dutch climate policy was illegal and the Dutch government was ordered to cut its emissions by at least 25% within five years (the current plan is for a 14-17% reduction by 2020).
Rising costs of climate change
Over the last few years we have seen an increasing realisation that climate change will have economic consequences.
This month saw the US Environmental Protection Agency release a report3 which finds that, in the absence of action to curb greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, climate change could cost the US economy up to $200 billion by the end of the century.
Perhaps, more important from an investor's perspective, were the findings of a survey4 examining how corporations are addressing climate change.
The research found that two thirds of respondents were concerned about the increased operational and capital costs associated with climate change with 25% saying climate change was already impacting on operational costs.
The costs of climate change cannot just be calculated in economic terms though.
A report produced by the Lancet and the University College of London's Institute of Global Health concluded that on a business-as-usual emissions path, the impacts of climate change on human health and survival are potentially catastrophic and could undermine all of the last 50 years' progress on global health.
The report also finds that the benefits to health from slashing fossil fuel use (such as reduced air pollution), are so large that tackling global warming also presents the greatest global opportunity to improve people's health in the 21st century.
It concludes that political will is now the major barrier to delivering a low-carbon economy and the associated improvements to health and poverty, not finance or technology.
China's ambitious decarbonisation rate
At the end of June, China, the world's largest emitter of GHGs, submitted its reduction plans ahead of the international climate change negotiations in December (COP21).
China has extended its previous ambition to reduce the carbon intensity of its economy by 40-45% on 2005 levels by 2020, to a 60-65% reduction by 2030.
China's target implies an annual decarbonisation rate of 4% per year from 2005 to 2030, a rate which exceeds those of both the US and Europe.
The end of the fossil fuel era?
In addition to China's ambitious targets, the G7 (which met this month) recognised, for the first time, the need to decarbonise the global economy over the course of this century and to achieve the upper end of a 40-70% reduction in global GHG emissions by 2050.
Whilst this statement is encouraging, it will need to be followed up by stronger political commitment, as current commitments imply that emissions will continue to grow (see Figure 1).
Figure 1: Current emissions will continue to grow unless they are met with stronger political commitment
The G7 declaration also reaffirmed its 2010 pledge to mobilise $100 billion a year by 2020 to help poor nations adapt to climate change.
However, Brazil, China, India and South Africa, in a joint statement, voiced their disappointment that to date financing has fallen short by $70 billion.
We believe this statement serves as a warning signal ahead of COP21, as this issue has been a sticking point at previous negotiations.
Taken from "Energy and Climate Change, World Energy Outlook Special report", International Energy Agency, June 2015. Note IPCC stands for International Panel on Climate Change.
How to decarbonise the economy
The International Energy Agency's (IEA) latest report5 has produced analysis (see Figure 2) which shows the ways in which countries could decarbonise their economies. Their suggestions are:
- Phase out energy inefficient equipment, appliances and buildings;
- Ban the construction of new inefficient sub-critical coal power stations and progressively reduce the use of the existing ones;
- Phase out fossil fuel subsidies by 2030;
- Reduce methane leaks in oil and gas production; and
- Increase global investment from $270 billion currently to $400 billion by 2030.
Figure 2: Ways in which countries can help contribute to keeping global warming under 2 degrees Celcius
Note that INDC stands for Intended Nationally Determined Contributions, which represent countries' climate change commitments ahead of climate change negotiations that are due to be held in December.
Limited political will now means bigger emission cuts later
However, despite the moral, human development, economic and legal arguments, we don't believe that there is the political will for the implementation of these recommendations ahead of COP21.
This implies that (unless politicians are completely willing to disregard scientific consensus in favour of short-term interests) there will have to be a significant ratcheting up of political commitment post 2020 and we would expect this to be addressed at COP21 in December.
1."Explaining extreme events of 2013 from a climate perspective" Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society, September 2014↩
2. Tort is a civil wrong↩
3. "Climate Change in the United States: Benefits of Global Action" United States Environmental Protection Agency, June 2015↩
4. "2015 Corporate Adaptation Survey" Four Twenty Seven and Notre Dame Global Adaptation Index, May 2015↩
5. "Energy and climate change. World Energy Outlook Special Edition", International Energy Agency, June 2015↩
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DeLAND, Fla. – Five errors hurt the Harvard baseball team as the Crimson dropped a 9-7 decision to 19th-ranked Stetson at Melching Field Monday night. The five errors led to the first six runs all being unearned for the Hatters, who later broke a 7-7 tie with single runs in the seventh and eighth innings to hold on.
With Stetson (13-3) clinging to a two-run lead in the ninth, Carlton Bailey stepped to the plate against Hatters' closer Robbie Powell with runners on first and third. Bailey, who homered earlier in the game, lined a rocket on the first pitch he saw but it was right at second base to end the game.
Harvard (1-6) quickly found itself in a 6-2 deficit through two innings as two errors and two passed balls knocked Tanner Anderson out of the game despite the freshman striking out four batters in 1.2 innings. The only bright spot early was Bailey, who roped a two-run single in the second to keep Harvard in contention.
Relievers Matt Timoney (2.2 IP, 1 R, 4 K), Zack Olson (1.2 IP, 1 R) and Peter Kaplan (1 IP, 1 K) kept Harvard close as the Crimson worked back into the game.
In the fifth, Ethan Ferreira delivered a two-out, two-run single with the second run coming around as he got caught in a rundown to cut the deficit to 6-4 but a bases loaded walk in the bottom of the frame made it 7-4.
In the sixth, Bailey led off with a long homer to left field; Kyle Larrow delivered an RBI double to left field and Jeff Reynolds drove home the tying run to center.
In the seventh, the first three Stetson batters reached base with Spencer Theisen delivering the eventual game-winning hit through the right side. The Hatters loaded the bases but reliever Robert Wineski got the final two outs to keep it a one-run game.
The Hatters did add an insurance run in the eighth on a single from Trey Blackman.
Harvard, which out-hit Stetson, 15-13, was led by Jack Colton's three hits while Ferreira, Bailey, Reynolds and Mike Martin all had two hits.


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FEDERATION OF GAY GAMES RECORDS Any discussion of the Gay Games movement must begin with Dr. Tom Waddell. A physician, lifelong athlete and sports enthusiast, Waddell finished in sixth place in the decathlon at the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City. Recognizing the importance that sports played in his own sense of self-esteem and discipline, he envisioned an arena to promote sports and positive self-image within what was then a largely bar- and club-centered community. The hallmark of the games that Waddell envisioned would be participation and inclusion regardless of sexual orientation or age. In 1980 Waddell formed the United States Gay Olympics Committee with Mark Brown and Paul Mart. The committee would later become San Francisco Arts and Athletics, and much later, the Federation of Gay Games.
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Dr. Tom Waddell, founder of the Gay Games, and Jessica Lewinstein-Waddell, daughter of Dr. Waddell and Sara Lewinstein, San Francisco Gay Games, Triumph in '86, 1986
Gelatin silver print
ANN P. MEREDITH PHOTOGRAPHS COLLECTION Perhaps the best-known story connected with the games is that of the legal proceedings with the U.S. Olympic Committee over the Gay Games' use of the word "Olympic." Using the Olympic Games as a model and in keeping with other events such as the Special Olympics, Waddell had conceived of the "Gay Olympic Games" and publicized it as such. Nineteen days prior to the event, the USOC obtained an injunction forbidding the use of the word "Olympic" in any of the event's materials. Of course, by that time press packets, T-shirts, and posters had already been printed. One can see the evidence of this last-minute name change in the posters and T-shirts produced for the games—some with the words "Gay Olympic Games" and the other with the word "Olympic" blocked out. It was thus that the "Gay Games" were born.
Gay Games Medals
c.1982 and 1986
FEDERATION OF GAY GAMES RECORDS The success of the 1982 Gay Games in San Francisco spawned a movement that continues to this day. The federation oversees the organization of the quadrennial event, which has taken place in San Francisco (1986), Vancouver (1990), New York City (1994), Amsterdam (1998), and Sydney (2002). In addition to the games, there are now gay and lesbian sports groups in many cities around the world that meet to bowl, run, bike, swim, row, and play softball, to name just a few of the sports. The Gay Games have opened up another avenue for individuals in the LGBT community to connect.
The Federation of Gay Games Records documents the activities of the Federation and each Gay Games event. The bulk of the collection was donated to the Hormel Center in 1997 and several additions have been made since then. Although the materials from Gay Games I-III are relatively small, the materials for Gay Games IV are fairly complete. As this is an active organization, the library expects the Gay Games archives to grow in the years to come.


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In a profession packed with perks, one of our favorites is kickin' it at various shops and oogling over the fruits of other people's money and labor. Whether we're playing stowaway at a chassis shop, a machine shop, or a restoration shop, instead of throwing us overboard for loitering, we're often welcomed with open arms just because we're members of the media. They even tolerate our incessant questioning because they know we'll pass that knowledge onto our loyal readers. This month's assignment was simple: Spend a day at a high-end muscle car restoration shop and report back with a list of tips and tricks on how to achieve show-quality paint and bodywork.
The shop in question is Dooley & Sons Rods & Customs (www.dooleyandsons.com) in Magnolia, Texas. Since 1961, the shop has been cranking out superclean and functional muscle cars and street rods, and in recent years, it has fully embraced the Pro Touring creed with a complete line of custom chassis and suspension components. From metalwork to custom interiors to paint to final assembly, Dooley's does it all in house at its 20,000-square-foot facility.
Once inside the complex, we were welcomed by a full lineup of Tri-Fives, Corvettes, Impalas, and Camaros, all in different stages of restoration. This provided an excellent opportunity to compile some general paint and body tips that will either save you big bucks or big headaches. For instance, did you know that you can destroy a quarter-panel just by attaching trim pieces incorrectly? Likewise, if you don't jig a car up right, you'll never get the body panels straight. Additionally, Jeff Cameron and the crew and Dooley's provided insight on how to quiet down the cabin of your street machine as much as possible, and how to reuse what may seem to be junk body panels to save a few bucks. To find out more, you'll have to keep reading.


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Cabrera Archipelago (Island)
- 自治州 : Balearic Islands
- 県/島 : Cabrera
In the Cabrera Archipelago National Park in the Balearic Islands you'll be able to enjoy the Mediterranean Sea any way you want.
Scuba divers will find one of the best conserved sea beds on the Spanish coastline, with a dense meadow of Posidonia oceánica which favours the proliferation of a large number of species of marine fauna. These include grouper, octopus and eye-catching sea slugs. You may also come across a loggerhead turtle or some dolphins. From the surface you'll have the chance to go sailing and enjoy boat trips to bathing areas only accessible from the sea. Some of these excursions will take you to lovely caves bathed by the sea which are perfect for swimming. And while you're sailing you'll have the chance not only to indulge in some sunbathing, rest and relaxation, but you're bound to catch sight of various unusual seabirds flying overhead. The Cabrera Archipelago National Park also offers a range of activities on the shore. For example there are three public beaches on its bay: Sa Platgeta, Platga d'es Pagès and S'Empalmador. What's more there are several different hiking routes. Perhaps the most eye-catching is the path up to Cabrera castle, and the route which leads to the lighthouse, ending at the Cova Blanca beach (which it is recommended to enter rowing or swimming). Things to remember: You'll be visiting a protected area of great environmental value, and it is therefore essential to respect the surroundings to the maximum, and to stay clear of any possible restricted areas. If you wish to go up to the castle you must ask for permission at the Park Offices (beside the canteen on the dock). There are guided visits available every day. There are numerous companies in the area who will help you to arrange these activities. You can find out more in the Park Offices and in the Balearic Islands' tourist offices. If you prefer to enjoy these activities on your own, remember that it is essential to request permission beforehand for sailing, mooring boats and scuba-diving. You can find out more at http://www.magrama.gob.es/es/red-parques-nacionales/nuestros-parques/cabrera/


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OEM Boat Seat Replacements
About Replacements for OEM
Looking for the Original Seats?
Usually the original seats for your boat are available for around 5 years after the boat models release date, but will vary from manufacturer to manufacturer. These seats, if available, can be ordered from a certified dealership, and are typically on the expensive side.
If you're boat is older than 5 years (or however long the manufacturer makes them available for) or you don't want to fork out an arm & leg for the OEM replacments, the best option to upgrade or restore is either to purchase marine-grade vinyl and have your seats professionally re-upholstered, or purchase after-market seats. Typically, re-upholstering seats is cheaper, but can get expensive depending on the condition of the seats' foam. If aspects of the seat other than the vinyl are questionable, we suggest replacing the entire seat.


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Carlos Albizu University is ranked among the top five U.S. universities in conferring doctoral degrees to Hispanics
Find out about recent news from our University including upcoming events, and links to other sources of current information.
Published on Monday, February 10, 2014
Event date: 2/13/2014 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Export event
Translation and definition of psychometric properties of the "Leader Behaviour assessment" of the DRA. Pelletier (2010) in a sample of employees in Puerto Rico
Vionette V. Rodriguez-aviles, MS
Director: Dr. Miguel E. Martínez
Reader: DRA. Elena Vidal
Date: February 13, 2014
Time 3:30 pm
Location: Room 206
María de los A. Castro Rivera
Ofic. 787.725.6500 ext. 1131
Author: Luis Camacho
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Florida Business LawyersLEGAL COUNSEL FOR COMPLEX BUSINESS NEEDS
Assouline & Berlowe is a business litigation and transactional law firm serving the business needs of local, national, and international clients. Now in its second decade, our attorneys have worked on a broad range of business matters for wide ranging clients. The Firm consists of a dedicated team of recognized professionals with years of business and technology law experience. Our Florida business lawyers remain true to our initial mission: exceed client expectations and provide client-specific legal services.
智胜彩票The Firm's main Practice Areas are:
|Business Litigation and Dispute Resolution
Creditors Rights and Bankruptcy
Corporate and Finance
Intellectual Property
|International Law and Arbitration
Labor and Employment
Real Estate
Trust & Estates, Probate and Guardianship
智胜彩票Our partner-level attorneys have represented:
|U.S. and Foreign Private And Public Companies
U.S. and Foreign Financial Institutions
Developers and Builders
Pharmaceutical and Health Care Firms
Textile Manufacturers
|Foreign Governments and Sovereign Entities
Global Oil and Chemical Producers
Engineering, Procurement and Construction Firms
Software Developers and Publishers
Credit Card Processing Companies
And, among others, their clients have included:
ABB, American Airlines, Applied Card Systems, Arabian Oil Company (AOC), Citicorp Services, C.R. Bard, Fluor, Governments of Chile and Colombia, Hospital Corporation of America (HCA), LG, Lloyd's of London, Mitsubishi, Petróleos de Venezuela S.A. (PDVSA), Prolexic Technologies, Saipem, SpA, Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Aramco), Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC), Siemens, United Healthcare, University of Florida, and World Alliance Financial.
Assouline & Berlowe's Florida business attorneys, who have worked at many of the nations most prestigious law firms, have handled a full-range of domestic and international business and financial transactions. They have advised and structured Business Organizations including off-shore operating and marketing subsidiaries; have been counsel on high-value, cross-border corporate Mergers and Acquisition and syndicated Corporate and Project Financings; and have represented clients acquiring and developing or leasing of all types of Commercial and Residential Property.
The Firm's Intellectual Property attorneys in have assisted domestic and international clients in a variety of industries with New Technology Evaluations and Portfolio Counseling and Management. They have registered innumerable intellectual property rights; engaged in in-bound and out-bound International Patent Prosecution; and been advocates in Patent Interference Proceedings and other Intellectual Property Litigation.
Our Dispute Resolution Team includes attorneys who understand common and civil law systems, as well as European Union Law, and who are skilled in US and foreign law. Litigators have extensive trial and appellate experience in State and Federal Courts, including the US Bankruptcy Court. They have been advocates in high-dollar International Commercial and Patent Litigation; and they have represented a variety of business clients before domestic and international Arbitration and other tribunals. With global relationships, and when required, they co-counsel to provide zealous and cost-effective advocacy.
Assouline & Berlowe is more than just another boutique firm. We remain true to our initial mission –– provide partner-level representation, and client-specific and cost-effective legal services. Our Florida business lawyers take great pride in the legal work that we do for our clients.


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We are excited to be holding our conference at the beautiful Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, which sits on the shores of Lake Monona in Madison, Wisconsin. Originally designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, Monona Terrace was also the first convention center to achieve LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification. (View location on map.)
Pre-conference events on Wednesday, November 14, will take place at Angelic Organics Farm, a biodynamic, community supported (CSA) farm. Angelic Organics is also home to both Farmer John Peterson, star of the documentary The Real Dirt on Farmer John, and Angelic Organics Learning Center, a non-profit educational organization that offers educational, creative, and experiential programs to the regional community. (View location on map.)
Madison, a thriving university town and one of the country's most progressive and livable cities, is surrounded by more community supported agriculture (CSA) and organic farms than almost anywhere else in the U.S. It is also only 1.5 hours to East Troy, Wisconsin, home of the Biodynamic Association's main office; the Zinniker Farm, the oldest continually operating biodynamic farm in the U.S.; Michael Fields Agricultural Institute; and a number of other biodynamic farms. See Getting There for more information on how to get to Madison and local transportation options. For information about the thriving CSA community around Madison, visit the FairShare CSA Coalition. To find out more about cultural and recreational opportunities in the area, visit:


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B.A., Wellesley College 1995
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Paris based photographic artist Renaud Marion has created a new series of computer render images, that literally pull the wheels out from under the motor car.
It captured the MOTOR magazine team's interest, and it turns out this isn't exactly a new idea.
Others, including Noah Nipperus and Beni Bischofin in the USA have been electronically wiping away wheels for some time, to let a car's lines flow without interruption, and cause it to hover in mid-air.


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Mrs. Clara Metzner, widow of Adam Metzner, who died nearly four years ago, passed away at 1:30 this morning at her home six miles northeast of this city, aged 55 years.
The funeral will be held on Wednesday at the Mt. Zion church, by Rev. Smith; interment in the Mt. Zion cemetery by Baird & Gilpia.
Located this obituary of my paternal 2nd-great grandmother, Clara (Moulton) Metzner (1843-1899). She was the daughter of Albert and Emeline (Philbrick) Moulton, and married John Adam Metzner on November 13, 1864 in Jay County, Indiana. They were the parents of four children.


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Exciting news for all you Victoria Justice fans out there today - because the former Nickelodeon star has been cast as the lead in a new MTV show, 'Eye Candy'. Ooh, ahh, and wahoo.
Adapted from a novel by R.L Stine, the show - still in the pilot stages at the moment - is the latest project from Twilight director Catherine Hardwicke, and is said to star Victoria as a 'tech savvy' college student.
The Wrap reports that her character will decide to spice up her love life with a bit of online dating, only to discover that there's a potential serial killer using the site to scout out future victims. Scary!
Determined to catch him, the show will focus on Victoria's attempts to find him, using her techno wizzadry and various other skills. So just a little different from Victorious, then.
"Victoria Justice is exactly someone we want to be in business with," MTV programming president Susanne Daniels said.
"Not only does she resonate with our audience, she has a huge fan base and is extremely talented. We are very lucky to have her."
Well this is all very exciting, isn't it? Sounds like a cross between Veronica Mars and Dexter.
Will you be watching this one if it makes its way to our TV screens? Let us know in the comments!
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DuPont™ Vamac® and DuPont™ Neoprene elastomers are hardly ever made into finished parts by themselves. They are mixed with other ingredients to make compounds that have properties that can meet a variety of end use requirements. A typical elastomer compounding of Neoprene (and finished part) contains about 30 to 50% Neoprene by weight.
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- A curative package that allows compounds to cure up to the desired finished properties. The cure package is typically designed to not activate at low temperatures but cure quickly at higher temperatures. If the cure package is not designed properly there can be scorch issues (cures too quickly) or poor cured properties (high compression set).
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Matthew VanDyke, the Baltimore man who was captured in Libya last year while fighting with the rebels who eventually overthrew dictator Moammar Gadhafi, says he is now raising money to travel to Syria and film a documentary about the uprising there.
"I stand with the rebels," VanDyke, 33, told the Canadian network CTV in an interview this week. "I'm going to make a film in support of the Syrian rebels with the idea of improving their international image and increasing the flow money and weapons to them."
Syrian President Bashar Assad responded to mostly peaceful protests last year with military force, turning the Arab Spring uprising into a civil war. The regime has used aircraft and tanks to pound rebels and civilians.
Opposition groups say 400 Syrians, including civilians, were killed last week when Syrian troops stormed the Damascus suburb of Daraya. The regime says the dead were terrorists.
Estimates of total deaths during the 17-month uprising range to more than 25,000.
A spokeswoman for Rep. C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger, who helped to locate VanDyke last year when he was held for more than five months by the Gadhafi regime, declined to comment on VanDyke's plans.
The State Department, which was also involved in the effort last year, did not respond to a request for comment Thursday.
VanDyke, who describes himself on his web page as an Arab Spring Freedom Fighter, told CTV he is going to Syria not to fight, but to film.
"It will be a long, drawn-out fight if the world doesn't get involved," he said. "If the free Syrian Army doesn't have the weapons they need.
"This film is intended to improve their image with the idea that donations will increase – donations will increase for communications equipment and for weapons, also.
"Also, hopefully the Arabic version of the film will encourage more Syrians to join the Free Syrian Army and rise up against Assad. And hopefully encourage people in other countries to protest or revolt for their freedom as well.
Van Dyke traveled to Libya in March 2011 to join the uprising there. Within a week, he was captured by forces loyal to Gadhafi, and held in solitary confinement in Tripoli before escaping in August.
He called prison "absolute hell."
"You know, nothing to do except stare at the walls basically for 165 days," he said. "They didn't tell me what I was accused of. If I would ever be released.
"I could hear people being interrogated or tortured at night, sometimes."
His involvement in Syria, he said, is different from his commitment to Libya.
"I had many friends in Libya," he said. "So when I went to Libya, it was personal. I was helping personal friends of mine to overthrow the regime.
"This time, it's a little more ideological. I saw the effects of what we did in Libya. I saw the success that we achieved. And I want Syrians to also have a bright future, able to choose their own leaders."
VanDyke has described his plans to CNN and CTV. He told CTV he prefers to travel more quietly, but wants to raise money for his documentary.
"People have asked me for months since Libya how they can get involved, what they can do to help Syria," he said. "And this is my way of giving them something to do. So I've put it out there.
"You know, nobody knows exactly when I'm going to Syria, where I'll be. … There's still a level of operational security. But this is definitely a risk, to do it this way."
He said he was in Libya in June, and was "optimistic" for its future.
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When you're watching Jeopardy and playing along at home, it's easy to ignore the endless run of questions you get wrong because you're not keeping score. Such is not the case with this home version of the game. It keeps track of just how ignorant you really are—so it's a good idea to maybe only play with your less-than-gifted friends.
The game comes with three controllers, but a fourth player is required to fill Alex Trebek's shoes. It connects to your TV and the designated host uses their own wireless controller to navigate the on-screen game board, read aloud clues, check answers, and award points which are prominently displayed on a glowing LCD panel. The $500 home version of Jeopardy sadly only comes with five games worth of clues, which works out to around a hundred bucks per game—yikes. But additional free content can later be downloaded adding to its replay value. Alternately, you can just create your own clues if you'd like to cheat and stack the odds in your favor.


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After watching the state suffocate from a lack of monetary oxygen, California Democratic Governor Jerry Brown has taken the tepid move to propose selective temporary tax hikes for the November 2012 election.
Brown wants voter approval of temporary taxes that will increase by one percent the obligations of those making $250,000 and even higher obligations--two percent--for those making $500,000 annually, along with a sales tax hike of one half percent. Combined, these tax increases will erase about half of the $13 billion deficit anticipated by the Legislative Analyst by June 30, 2013.
In other words, Brown proposes to go after the usual suspects, and nothing more.
Left out were any thoughts of increasing corporate and bank taxes as well as taxing areas heretofore untaxed (think oil severance taxes) or undertaxed (think tobacco and alcohol taxes). Rather than go after those areas and their powerful lobbyists, Brown stuck to the tried and true.
One has to wonder about Brown's thinking. Yes, voters are likely to warm up to the idea of increasing taxes on the wealthy, without considering that income taxes already contribute to more than half the general fund revenue. And yes, the sales tax is an easy mark, although as presently defined, the sales tax applies to only about 40 percent of the products and services sold in California. In short, these are safe proposals.
But are they enough?
The answer is a resounding "no." Brown's proposals will address only half the shortfall. They will fall far short of what California needs to do to remain solvent. In other words, another band aid for the state's fiscal cancer.
Instead, California has to both spread the tax burden and extend the tax burden to those areas currently protected by the state's tax collection system. That means considering such ideas as broadening the sales taxes to services and proposing taxes to areas currently untaxed or undertaxed. Such ideas may be hard to promote, but that's why we elect a governor--to help us understand the magnitude of what we must do to conquer our problems.
These issues should not be swept under the rug. Instead, California needs to be bold about its taxation choices and face up to them. And the voters need to accept the outcome if they want the state to reverse direction from its deteriorated condition.
More of the same will not do it for California. Ideas new and fresh might work. It's time to be creative.
Let us know what you think. Comment below, send us your thoughts via Twitter @PropZero or add your comment to our Facebook page.


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Social Services provide compassionate and individualized social work services to patients and families, promoting justice and access to services, and help to locate resources. The social services staff assess the cultural, social/emotional and community needs of patients to provide the appropriate intervention. They partner with community agencies and patients to offer resources, treatment plans, and long-term care.
The Social Services Department exists to address the psychosocial aspects of health care including health care access; discharge planning; safety related to abuse, neglect, violence, and chemical health; case management and continuity of care; advocacy; grief, loss, and adjustment issues; crisis response; caregiver education and support; and patient and intern/resident education. These services are provided to all inpatient areas of the hospital, except psychiatry, and all outpatient areas except psychiatry and acute psych services (social services in those areas are provided by their own social workers).
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The professional chaplains here at Hennepin Healthcare are committed to addressing your spiritual and emotional needs. Our mission is to provide sensitive support to you and your family during your stay here. We recognize that your struggle with illness or injury may initiate a spiritual struggle as well. So, we are here to walk with you through your journey—while respecting your culture, religion, value system, traditions, and the faith community.
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If you can wait, leave a message at 612-873-2260.
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The newly renovated Spiritual Center is located in the Red Building, Level 2 Skyway, adjacent to the Medical Library Services. The Spiritual Center is open 24 hours a day for patients, families, and staff. The Center is a spiritual space open for people of all faiths and no faith, for prayer, meditation, and quiet time.
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Multi-faith Resources
- www.spiritualityandpractice.com
- www.sacred-texts.com
- www.ppcwc.org (local intercultural healing resources)
- www.accesstoinsight.org (Theravada texts)
- www.tafm.org (Tibetan American Foundation of Minnesota)
- www.archspm.org (Catholic Diocese of St. Paul/Minneapolis)
- www.mnchurches.org (members of MN Council of Churches)
- www.blackandchristian.com (national and local resources)
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- www.hmongcc.org (local and national resources)
Islam (Sunni)
- www.islamiccentermn.org (local resources)
- www.abuubakar.org (Abubakar As-Saddique Islamic Center)
- www.alhudacenter.org (prayer times, online Qur'an)
Islam (Shia)
- www.mnjamat.org (Ja'afari Islamic Center)
Jehovah's Witnesses
- www.jfcsmpls.org (Jewish Family & Children's Services)
- www.mavensearch.com (link to local synagogues)
Latter Day Saints
- www.ldschurchtemples.com (link to local resources)
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Spiritual Resources
- www.outfront.org (lists MN faith communities and resources)
- www.WelcomingResources.org (Christian & multi-faith resources for LGBTQI)
Minnesota Atheists
- www.mnatheists.org (Minnesota Atheists)
Minnesota Native American Resources
- www.indianaffairs.state.mn.us (links to MN bands)
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Turkish Prime Minister Tayyıp Erdoğan returned to a hero's welcome in Istanbul last night after delivering a righteous bitchslap to a yammering Shimon Peres at Davos. The organizers of this increasingly irrelevant schmoozefest must have been thrilled, since the event has attracted the creme of the second string crop and produced absolutely nothing newsworthy. Astute choice of venue, Tayyıp.
While we will always applaud a dramatic piece of political theater, wethinks the Dustup at Davos deserves a bit of context. Could mobilizing the base for upcoming local elections have had anything to do with it? Or could it serve as a distraction from increasing criticism about the way AKP has handled the Ergenekon investigation? And, since when did he have a problem with leaders who kill people? This move was purely for domestic consumption.
A Turk gesturing on behalf of oppressed Palestinians is about as politically courageous as an American advocating for a "democratic transition" in Belarus: There's absolutely nothing at stake and everyone gets to feel good about themselves. Turkey has no aggrieved Palestinians occupying valuable political real estate. There's no chance of instability on its borders. And, it has a population (definitely not a tribe) that needs no excuse to wave flags and express outrage at perceived slights. We don't see any downsides to Erdoğan's outburst except, oh, perhaps a missed opportunity for Turkey to serve as a levelheaded mediator in the conflict, something that could actually help the Palestinians! Maalasef.
Prior to this event, we had planned to give this whole topic a pass. But have a look at the photos of AKP's district HQ/tea garden/smoke filled room, festooned with Palestinian flags. There have been more posters of dead babies around the 'hood than at a protest outside a Topeka Planned Parenthood. Banners and booths on Istiklal promote fundraising efforts on behalf of the Muslim brothers, the proceeds of which will almost certainly reach the poor Gazans, minus the necessary administration fees, of course.
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Truckee Donner Chamber of Commerce welcomes Patricia Barrett to staff
TRUCKEE, Calif. — The Truckee Donner Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce Patricia Barrett has joined the team as the new membership manager. Barrett brings strong human resources and management experience in the hospitality and healthcare fields to the position.
Raised in South Lake Tahoe, Barrett first moved to Truckee in 1994. Barrett made Truckee her home until a job opportunity in the St. Charles Health System drew her to Bend, Ore. Although Barrett's work as the manager of administration and recruiting was rewarding, she found herself missing Truckee and its sense of community.
When a chance to work at the very heart of Truckee's business community came up, Barrett jumped at the opportunity to work with the Truckee Donner Chamber of Commerce team."I was drawn back to Truckee by the people that make up this community. While I was away I learned to appreciate the authenticity, optimism, and resilient nature of those who live here", said Barrett.
As the membership manager, Barrett will oversee member recruitment and retention. She will also supervise and develop member services.
"Patricia brings a wealth of talent to the Chamber and has so much to offer. It is a win-win for the Chamber and our members to have her on the team, and for Patricia to be back as part of the community she loves," said Truckee Donner Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Lynn Saunders. Barrett is grateful for the professional opportunity to meet Chamber members and reengage with the Truckee community. She is looking forward to supporting Chamber members while creating a stronger business community and is equally excited to enjoy the outdoor beauty of Truckee's mountains and lakes. Look for Barrett's smiling face at Truckee Chamber and community events.
Truckee is located 40 miles from the Reno-Tahoe International Airport, two hours from Sacramento, and three hours from San Francisco with easy access off Interstate 80. Contact the Truckee Donner Chamber of Commerce at 530-587-2757 or visit http://www.truckee.com for more information.


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Quote:After that video started floating around on the net I emailed the shopping channel that came from and asked them about it. They said he was not hurt, it didnt even pierce his shirt. He was pretty much just acting it up for the camera. But what freakin moron would smack the spine of a sword on the table anyways?!
Quote:of course theyd say he wasnt hurt. but look at teh video. he says its razor sharp, and when he is hit, he folds like a futon. You dont act that well on the shoping channel. They had to replace the guy. And if thats a paul chen sword, then masahiro makes the best.edited to fix quote
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SAN JOSE, Calif. – Security firm Guardsmark will pay $25,000 and furnish other relief to settle a harassment and retaliation lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the agency announced today.
The EEOC's suit charged that Memphis-based Guardsmark violated federal law when a co-worker repeatedly harassed a security guard, who worked out of the company's San Jose location, because of his East Indian national origin and his age (66 at the time). According to the EEOC, Guardsmark not only ignored the employee's reports of harassment, but retaliated against him with an involuntary transfer.
"I am glad I reported my case to the EEOC and glad to put this behind me," said the former security guard. "I hope my case will help others understand that an employer has an obligation to ensure a workplace free of harassment."
Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), employers have a legal obligation to stop discrimination based on national origin and age. Both laws also strictly prohibit retaliation against workers who report discrimination. After an investigation by EEOC Investigator Rosa Salazar and first attempting to reach a voluntary settlement through conciliation efforts, the EEOC filed the suit (CV 5:11 CV-03190 PSG) in U.S. District Court for the District of Northern District of California. Under the consent decree settling the suit, Guardsmark will pay the former guard $25,000 and also agreed to provide anti-discrimination training to all managers who directly supervise employees at Guardsmark's San Jose office. The company also will post a notice at its San Jose office reaffirming its commitment to non-discrimination in the workplace.
EEOC Regional Attorney William Tamayo said, "When complaints are not met with an immediate response, an employee may believe that a safe workplace is not a priority for management. We commend Guardsmark for working with us to resolve this case following court-ordered mediation."
EEOC District Director Michael Baldonado noted, "Employers need to be proactive about eliminating harassment as soon as they become aware of it. Regular training in anti-discrimination laws and policies is simply a smart investment in prevention, and supervisors should be held accountable for enforcing them."
The EEOC enforces federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination. Additional information about the EEOC is available on its website at www.eeoc.gov.