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A Basic Portable Table Saw Guide
A Basic Portable Table Saw Guide
There are four kinds of tables saws you can use though most amateurs will only want to use the less expensive table saws. The types of table saws available are cabinet saws, contractors saws, hybrid saws and portable saws. There comes a time in every amateur handyman's life when he realizes that a table saw would make a specific job much easier.
A portable table saw can often be moved from one spot to another and is often placed on a bench of some sort. The "benchtop" or "portable" table saw is often the most approachable table saw for the beginner woodworker who doesn't have a large area to work and will only use the portable table saw for small projects. Many benchtop table saws have extra bases available for added flexibility.
You can easily move benchtop them in and out of storage as needed. Portable table saws usually weigh anywhere from forty to 80, so you can't really carry them around as you would a hammer. Some portable table saws can use standard sized saw blades like other table saws, but there are still some drawbacks to portable table saws that you should be aware of.
In recent years manufacturers have begun making more durable portable table saws for the professional market. Because portable table saws are less heavy than normal saws they are not usually as stable as contractor table saws. Portable table saws often have some restrictions on how large a piece of wood they can cut. Many benchtop table saws also lack complex measurement tools that more professional saws have.
If money is a consideration then you might want to get most of your on the web. When looking at specifications you will want to compare weight, base configuration, and portability. You will want to consider what kinds of blades you think you will use, whether you'll need to adjust the blade height and whether you'll need to take apart the unit and upgrade the rail system. You might how easy it is to change blades and remove accessories.
If you're just starting out then a benchtop saw is a good choice because they are the most affordable of all the table saws and they can be stored fairly quickly. There are many pluses to starting out with a portable table saw. Benchtop table saws can easily handle common ripping and cutting but may be more difficult to use for more trickier cutting. Benchtop table saws might not have the ability to utilize dado blades or advanced fence and rail systems.
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A new drug is on horizon that may have a role in terminating atrial fibrillation (AF) and flutter (AFL). This drug called 'Vanoxerine' was found to be successful in terminating induced AF and AFl in dogs according to matsumoto and colleagues form Cleveland. Vanoxerine is a dopamine transport antagonist that was initially developed as a possible therapy for Parkinson's disease. Although the drug was not found to be clinically successful in treating Parkinsonism, it did have some desirable cardiac properties.
Prior studies had suggested that Vanoxerine can induce a rate dependent block of hERG, L-type calcium channels and sodium channels on the surface of myocardial cells. Despite being a more potent blocker of hERG channels compared to Class III anti-arrhythmic agents, it does not prolong action potential duration or QT interval.
To prove the role of this drug in AF and AFL, Matsumoto and colleagues used it on dogs in an experimental setting to see if its actions can simulate those of amiodarone in terminating AF and AFL. The AF and AFL episodes were induced in these dogs which were then studied with epicardial leads. After induction of arrhythmia, the dogs were started on intravenous Vanoxerine bolus followed by infusion that was continued for a minimum of 10 minutes until the termination of AF or AFL.
The researchers report that they induced 22 episodes of AF and AFL in nine dogs. Overall, there were 11 episodes of AFL, seven episodes of organized AF and 4 episodes of disorganized AF. They were able to terminate 19 (86%) of them with Vanoxerine. The mean time to termination of Arrhythmias was 6.2 minutes (range 2-22) and median of 6.8 minutes. The author commented that Vanoxerine did not significantly alter the PR, QRS ot QTc durations. Thus it is likely that Vanoxerine may not have as much proarrhythmic effects as most of the currently available anti-arrhythmics have.
The mechanism of action according to the study was prolonged cycle length of the drivers in case of AFl finally leading to disappearance of reentry of the driver. Disappearance of driver was also noted in organized AF thus suggesting similar mechanism. As the investigators could not map any stable drivers, they could not elucidate the possible mechanism in case of termination of disorganized AF. The authors also mentioned that the changes in conduction were seen in areas with slowed conduction with no affect elsewhere.
Current antiarrhythmics that can be used in management of AF and AFL are not the safest of drugs and the initial results form catheter ablation are still not optimal. If the results from this study can be reconfirmed again and the safety reproduced in human experiments, it may be a major breakthrough in management of AF and AFl.
Matsumoto N, Khrestian CM, Ryu K, Lacerda AE, Brown AM, Waldo AL. Vanoxerine, a new drug for terminating atrial fibrillation and flutter. J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol. 2010 Mar;21(3):311-9.
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Legendary acoustic bass player Charlie Haden, whose work with Miles Davis, Dexter Gordon and pretty much every other jazz player of any import, will speak jazz and business with Grammy Museum director Robert Santelli at the museum's new digs in L.A. Live. The public conversation, part of the Duke Jazz Talks Series, will take place tonight at 8 p.m. Haden, who's notable not only for his music but for his musically active LA-based progeny -- Haden triplets Petra, Rachel and Tanya, and their brother Josh Haden -- will perform with pianist Alan Broadbent after the talk.


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Newcastle still have Clement Grenier as a target this summer, but it seems the player himself is quote happy at Lyon, and we suppose he could even still be at the French club come September.
Clement Grenier – future not clear
There was news earlier this week that Grenier had not trained with Lyon, and that he was not in the Lyon squad for last night's Europa League qualifier first leg at Mlada Boleslab, which they won 4-1.
However, there is an understandable reason for Clement not being seen in training this week, and he had this to say on his personal website:
"I have read a lot of things about myself recently. Just to be clear, Lyon's medical and technical staff have set me a specific program so I can be back at 100%. That includes a period spent training indoors."
"That is why I have not been present at some of the training sessions." "I have no problem with the club and have never missed a training session intentionally."
"There is no controversy and my intention is to be back on the pitch and competing as soon as possible."
And Frederic Guerra his agent has also talked today in Calciomercato, and it seems he will keep everybody guessing whether Clement will be leaving Lyon this summer or not:
"Until the end of the window, there exists a possibility that he leaves. The possibilities, there are several. We shall wait and see if they become concrete or not. For the moment, there is absolutely nothing."
There's a very good chance that one of those possibilities is with Newcastle United, but we may have to wait for a few weeks or so, before we know if we can get this excellent play-maker on Tyneside.
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i think the signings have more to do with relegation
unless some1 like charnley can see the benefits of opening the lines of communications its not gonna happen is it
will there be any more protests lined up a certain amount of pressure was applied at the end of the season will they be looking to expand and keep it up
Unfortunately protocol dictates that what is discussed at board level must remain there. What I can say is that we will be holding an open meeting in the next few months where you can air that question publicly if you so wish.
I cannot see the lines of communication opening any time soon either.
Well whatever the reason, the signings are the bare minimum that was required, as relegation was a very real prospect with the squad in the state it was in.
He is clearly holding out for champions league football. Possibility he might move when it becomes clear that newcastle is his best option but of course a champions league team might move for him before then.
Its a shame; I had hoped he might be convinced we were an attractive option atter out excellent summer transfer business.


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Michael Foulkes, who is nearing the end of a PhD in French here at Durham, has just had his article,'Boursault's Career Strategies' published in the journal Early Modern French Studies. It is available to read here.
Michael's thesis is a comparative research study of the careers of seventeenth-century playwrights Boursault, Quinault, and Racine. He is supervised by Dr Thomas Wynn and Professor Jan Clarke.
We asked Michael to give us a little insight into his research, and latest publication…
100% Reason to Remember the Name, or What's Trump got to do with it?
One of the key questions that has not been asked during the American Presidential Election is "What's the connection between Donald Trump and a 17th-century French playwright?" To which the answer is, of course, both make use of controversy to ensure that as many people as possible know their name. Now no 17th-century French playwright ever suggested building a wall around Mexico (as far as I'm aware) but casting aspersions on the private life of a rival, well that was just nuts to your average 17th-century French playwright. But as Mr Trump's supporters may now be realising, just saying controversial things isn't always a guarantee of long term success. It may no longer be necessary to deify the Sun King or prove your credentials to the Académie française, but there are still key institutions to be won over.
Granted, the 17th-century French playwright was spared trial by Twitter or the danger of live microphones, but would have been all to familiar with the need to keep influential backers (or patrons…) sweet. And as for dealing with fickle public taste in fashion, try writing comedies, tragedies, gazettes, novels, epistolary novels and the odd libretto over the course of your career. As Fort Minor knew well, anyone who wants to have their name remembered needs quite a variety of attributes, and this article, as part of my wider research, explores how 17th-century French playwrights would ensure their name was remembered. Add together controversy, appealing to key institutions, keeping patrons sweet and keeping up with popular tastes and you've really got 100% reason to remember their names…
About the author
Mike studied French and German as an undergraduate at Durham, then studied the plays of Molière for a Masters. During this he became interested in literary controversy and started researching that as part of a PhD examining how authors could make a successful career. After 8 years at St Cuthbert's he has finally been forced to join the real world. As well as writing this article, he has self-published two books.
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Its time to move on. Its been fun but ive decided to let it go.
I have a 1962 beetle (canadian standard, unique and kinda rare) in very good shape for sale. Clean rust free pan, running 6v 1200cc with manual 4 speed. has no rot, and is a great base for whatever you want your beetle to be.
6" narrowed from beam with 15x8.5 up front and 15x9.5 in the rear. front tires like new. comes with two spare wheels,
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Rachael O'Meara: Transformational leadership/executive coach & Best selling Author/
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Rachael O'Meara is a transformational leadership and executive coach, assisting others to fulfill their potential. She is a sales executive at Google and also hosts authors who have meaningful messages about mindfulness and emotional intelligence for the TalksAtGoogle YouTube channel. She writes regularly for sites including the Huffington Post and leads workshops and speaks on the practice of pausing. She has a certificate in Transformational Coaching from the Wright Graduate University for the Realization of Human Potential, and has an MBA from Fordham University.
What do I do best?
I was a 5 time national champion rower – so I can row a boat, sitting backwards, really well!
I also help people see a new perspective and tune into what they are feeling (aka improve their emotional intelligence skills). As a coach and facilitator it's my job to help others learn what they may not see on the surface, and help them relate in ways that may not have occurred to them before.
What makes me the best version of myself?
I am a continuous improvement project. I challenge myself in personal growth that I think is scary to a lot of people. I have taken courses in emotional & social intelligence for the past five years, and I am so proud of how far I have come. I don't give up easily. I ask for help and support. I know I need a team of people to help me be my best self whether it's at work, in a relationship, or a specific life goal – from winning a national championship, to writing a book, to having a great relationship and family.
What are my aspirations?
Personal - I recently got married in 2017 – three times (to the same person!) Now that that's complete, we are looking to start a family. Being a Mom is a new way of life for me, and I'm looking forward to the person I can become in that dimension!
Professional: Work full time in helping others reach their potential - currently it's a part-time business for me. Speaking at more conferences and leading more workshops.
My Biggest Success?
Among national rowing championships, a published book, working for Google for ten years, and now having a personal transformation business, I would say it is my own personal growth and transformational work, with a close second being my marriage to my husband Sarab in 2017 who also wants to learn and grow with me in life. We celebrated and had 3 marriage receptions in one year! I have been doing weekly classes in emotional intelligence, T-Group work, and coaching with my coach since 2013 that have helped me become more authentic and step into who I truly can become. I am constantly looking at myself and stretching out of my comfort zone which has helped me reach unthinkable goals (publishing a best-selling book).
My Most Challenging Moment?
In Pause, I talk about the five signs you need a pause, and sign #2 is your boss tells you it isn't working out. This was my most challenging moment and it came as a surprise. I talk a lot about the situation in the first chapter of Pause the book and what I experienced. I decided to take a pause from Google instead of leaving my role. It turned out to be the best decision I could have made, and from there everything changed in my life. As a result, I wrote Pause to share the lessons I'd learned and stories from other people who took a pause and have inspired me in some way.
My Motto?
"Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom." - Dr. Victor Frankl
My Favorite People/Role Models?
Transformational leaders Buckminster Fuller, Martin Luther King, and Abraham Maslow. Dr. Bob & Judith Wright, my mentors where I study at The Wright Foundation. I am inspired every day by people I meet who move me in some way or help me glean insights on my own life to move forward.
My Favorite Places/Destinations?
I'm a self-declared Francophile – so France is one of my favorite places to visit – the Alps where I worked after college (Val D'Isere), Paris, and Bordeaux are my favorite places. I also love Lake Tahoe – I am an avid skier and road biker so going to the mountains as a weekend trip from San Francisco is always something I'm up for.
My Favorite Products/Objects?
I use Arbonne products for nutrition and skin care (100% Vegan, non GMO) and I have a business selling these products! I love my "stuffie" bear bella and Dr. Ted who I've had since I was 2 weeks old. I learned how to really practice self-care and nourishment through thinking of these stuffies as an extension of me. A journal is never far from my bedside table. My Vitamix blender is my favorite wedding gift! :)
My Current Passions?
I enjoy being physically active – no where near an elite athlete these days, but I run, bike and practice hot yoga when I can. I will row when I have the chance too.
I also aim to practice meditation at least a few minutes a day if not more – this is one of my daily pauses.
Additional Questions
What's a pause?
I define a pause as any intentional shift in behavior that allows you the space to experience a mental shift in attitude, thoughts, or emotions that otherwise wouldn't have occurred. A few examples are taking a long deep breath, not checking your phone for a set period of time, or doing something outside of your comfort zone that you are interested in. Taking a pause isn't so that you can think more. It's to the exact opposite. It's the perfect excuse for you to step away from your everyday life and not focus on what is ruling your thoughts.
Q: Why would you want to know more about pausing?
A: Pausing can be life changing and lead to a more conscious, fulfilling and satisfying life. Anyone can pause – it's about finding what works for you. Pausing can become a way of life and help prevent continuing going down a path of burnout, reduce stress, and lead to new discoveries about oneself. Pausing is a choice that isn't conventional (yet), but is a powerful way to re-align and check in from time to time. Pausing requires courage and facing the unknown, which is both exciting and outside most of our comfort zones. Gift yourself the permission to pause or intentionally shift your behavior so that you can tune in and align to be your best self.
Q: What are the steps to actually taking the pause plunge? What are the important factors that need to be considered?
A: Deciding to take a pause, whether it is part of your day or a long epic journey is an act of courage and self-care. The point is that it works for you. You can set yourself up for success by strategizing how and what you plan to do in a big-picture kind of way and leave room for the unknown.
There are three main steps for planning a pause. The first is to write your rough draft distilled into a few bullet points on your story, your emotions, your beliefs and actions you want to take. The second step is to set an intention on how you want to act and to add meaning to your actions. It may include your vision for how you want to be and feel during or after pausing. The third step is to create your plan for how you want to spend your time. It's ok to leave things vague and open to leave room for your pause to unfold as you enter the unknown.
Q: A pause can be big or small – what are a few ways that a pause can be incorporated throughout someone's day?
Daily pauses are a great way to start and in many cases are free of charge. Here are a few one-minute pauses that I like and highlight in the book. I recommend picking one that appeals to you and give it a try in the next 24 hours.
- Belly breath pause: sit or stand with both feet firmly on the ground and close your eyes if you are comfortable doing so. Place one hand on your diaphragm and slowly inhale, hold your breath, and slowly exhale. Count each inhale until you get to ten breaths.
- Digital device pause: create a rule to limit or not engage with your devices – it can mean pausing to not be with your phone or Internet for a day, allowing yourself a limited time to be on email or social media, or not using any devices while with other family members, like at a meal or in the car.
- The nature pause or a walk around the block pause: go outside for any length of time or find a color photo or inspiring image of nature. Focus on a section of what you see, and zone in. If you're outside, you can start looking at the ground and ask yourself, "What color is the ground? What is the texture like?" You can kneel down, and feel the ground, or a signpost or tree.
- Take a course or class pause: it can become your custom pause laboratory for setting intention and shifting your thoughts or behaviors as you develop your skills. It can even include going back to school at whatever level you are at.
If you already have a daily pause practice, take the next step and journal about your experience or add more time to your existing practice this week.


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I'm starting a series of Posts called "Food For Thought Friday" or because we live in a meme-ish society, "FFTF", if you will.
This is how the concept will work:
On Fridays I'll post a pithy nugget of an idea that is churning in my Real Food brain. This will just be a quick quip :
- An idea this is not fully developed, but a grain that may germinate into an article, OR
- An article that is currently in the works, but I need some help sussing out, OR
- An idea that just randomly pops into my head and that may or may not become anything at all, but want to share and see where it goes or whether or not it resonates, OR
- An idea inspired by comments on other published postings that sounds like it may be of interest and want to float it out to other readers to collect thoughts.
So the postings in this series will be meaty morsels to chew on, contemplate, and let me know your thoughts. Thumbs up or thumbs down . . . Yes, no maybe. . . Sounds good but I'm interested in this or that . . ., etc. Whatever is on your mind.
My goal is to help you find your way to Real Food, and to do this, I want to be responsive to your needs and questions. Your comments to these tidbits will help me prioritize and shape the direction and content of future postings. Yes - here at Realistic FoodEs, you, the readers have a voice. So how 'bout you give me an 'E' for Empowerment - YAY!!
This will also benefit me tremendously - as a good way to keep track of future content.
And since tomorrow (May 27th) is a Friday - there is no better time than the present (or near present, rather). So stay tuned for the First FFTF tomorrow. Please read, enjoy, give some thought and let me know.
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Hi, this is Jon Darch from the Safe Standing Roadshow. Please take a minute to lend the safe standing campaign your vital support.
As you probably know, the EFL supports safe standing, the FA chairman wants it and the EPL clubs are discussing it. After many years of campaigning, we are almost at the point where government will look seriously at introducing it.
But we're not quite there.
A working showcase will greatly strengthen our case. It will show MPs that safe standing DOES work in this country.
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ECP enlists Farooq Sattar from MQM-Pakistan convenership
ISLAMABAD (web desk) : The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) decided on Monday that Farooq Sattar will no longer serve as the convener of Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P)
In its short verdict announced today, the ECP annulled the intra-party polls conducted by PIB faction and the resolutions passed by the general workers meeting.
The commission also accepted the plea from Kanwar Naveed Jamil and Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui of removing Sattar as the MQM-P convener and also rejected Sattar's plea against the case.
On March 13, the Election Commission of Pakistan reserved the decision in MQM's controversial convener case on a petition filed by the MQM PIB head Farooq Sattar against the leader of other factions Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui and Kanwar Naveed Jamil requests seeking Sattar's intra-party election void.
Five-member ECP bench headed by Chief Election Commissioner Sardar Raza is hearing the case.In his arguments on March 13, MQM-Buhadrabad group counsel Farogh Naseem told the court that Farooq Sattar has held the intra-party election after amending the party constitution himself as the party next election will held in 2020.
MQM lawyer Frogh Naseem has submitted the intra-party election held by Farooq Sattar before the court.
In response, the Farooq Sattars' lawyer mentioned that Farogh Naseem has made the arguments over the party constitution rather election commission powers as ECP has no power to take review of MQM Convener issue. He further told that court that there was no such example of any SC decision in which EECP has ever given powers to check in party's internal affairs.After the conclusion of the arguments of both parties, ECP has reserved the judgment till March 26.
On March 01, MQM-Pakistan Leader Dr Farooq Sattar challenged the jurisdiction of Election Commission of Pakistan regarding the MQM-P convener-ship and intra-party polls issue.
Sattar stated in his plea that the ECP has no jurisdiction to listen to internal matters of a party as their powers are clear under the article 218 and 220 of the constitution.
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The Pharmacy Technician Certificate program is approved by the Washington State Board of Pharmacy to train students to work in various pharmacy settings. Students learn basic pharmacy skills (reading prescriptions, order entry, IV medication prep, etc.). The program is accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP).
- Demonstrate the ability to accurately interpret the information on a new prescription, request any missing information, and enter it.
- Demonstrate familiarity with brand and generic drug names, appearance, manufacturer, dosage forms(s), and route of administration for at least the top 100 drugs.
- Demonstrate the ability to process a medication order completely, accurately, and efficiently (interpretation, drug product selection, computer warnings, packaging, and labeling, filling a prescription in an outpatient setting, and preparing IV medication using aseptic technique).
- Demonstrate accuracy and timeliness in mathematical computation of ingredient amounts, doses, infusion rates, or any relevant calculation encountered in an Outpatient and Inpatient setting.
- Demonstrate familiarity with third party insurance and perform necessary functions for reimbursement.
- Demonstrate knowledge in durable medical equipment to adequately communicate with patients about them.
- Demonstrate knowledge of pharmacy law and apply to the prescription filling process.
- Display acceptable communication skills during interactions with patients, coworkers and other health care professionals.
- Display a professional attitude about the practice of pharmacy and the ability to problem-solve.
- Demonstrate fundamental knowledge of medical terminology and basic rules of vocabulary building.
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Pharmacy Technician Certificate Prerequisites:
- College transcript showing successful completion of ENGL 098 with final placement into ENGL&101 or placement into ENGL& 101 within last two years of application date.
- College transcript showing successful completion of MATH 097 Elementary Algebra or equivalent or placement into MATH 098 Intermediate Algebra within one year of application date.
- College classes must be taken within the last five years of application date.
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Must be 18 years of age
- Additional Information/Requirements:
- National Background check
- Immunizations are required to be placed in externship
- HIV/AIDS education minimum of 4 hours per State Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission requirements
- Active Washington State Pharmacy Assistant license/registration
Note: Advanced placement testing, work experience and transfer of credits may result in course waivers, credit transfer and advanced placement.
To complete the program a 2.0 grade or higher is required in all courses.
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|Medical Terminology*
|Pharmacy Law
|Orientation to Pharmacy Practice
|Pharmacy Calculations*
|Over the Counter Drugs
|Sterile Products/ Aseptic Technique I*
|Sterile Products/ Aseptic Technique II*
|Pharmacy Ethics*
|Communications in Pharmacy Practice*
|Pharmacology I
|Pharmacology II
|Pharmacy Technology I*
|Pharmacy Technology II*
|Pharmacy Records Management*
|Pharmacy Technology Externship**
|Job Skills & National Exam Prep
*Courses marked with one asterisk (*) contain significant program-related topics in the areas of communication, computation, human relations and leadership.
**PHA 190: The Pharmacy Technician externship is usually split over a two-quarter time frame. A minimum of 13 credits, approximately 432 externship hours, must be completed satisfactorily for certification.
This program of study is outlined by quarter, and courses should be taken in the indicated sequence. However, it should not be concluded that students will always proceed through their program of study exactly as prescribed here. The number of quarters listed here is minimal. Not all courses are offered every quarter. Individual student experiences, educational and training background, and personal schedules and demands all may affect the time it takes to finish this program. The program must be completed in 12 months.
1st quarter: AMA 117, PHA 112, PHA 115, PHA 120, PHA 170
2nd quarter: PHA 130, PHA 140, PHA 145, PHA 146, PHA 150, PHA 160, PHA 190, PHA 191
3rd quarter: PHA 141, PHA 151, PHA 161, PHA 190
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- Receive prescription or refill requests and verify that information is complete and accurate.
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- Handle insurance billing, purchasing, inventory, record keeping and use of databases and medical software.
- Fill automatic unit dose machines.
What are some potential job titles?
- Pharmacy Technician
- Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)
Wages, employment trends and pathways
- Wages in Washington state range from $14.52/hour (entry level) to $24.53/hour (additional experience). The national median is $14.23/hour.
- Pharmacy technicians work in retail pharmacies, grocery and department stores, mass retailers, hospital pharmacies, medical clinics, mail order, home infusions and insurance companies.
- Pathways include pharmacist, RN, laboratory technician
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Acer Announces the Predator 21 X Curved Screen Gaming Notebook
Subject: Systems, Mobile | August 31, 2016 - 10:33 AM | Sebastian Peak
Tagged: 2560x1080, ips, Predator 21 X, notebook, laptop, gaming, curved, acer, kaby lake, GTX 1080, sli
Acer has announced "the world's first notebook with a curved screen", and this panel happens to be attached to a very high-end gaming laptop in the Predator 21 X.
In addition to the 2560x1080 curved 21-inch display, the new machine also offers Tobii eye-tracking technology, Intel 7th Generation "Kaby Lake" processors, and (last but not least) dual NVIDIA GTX 1080 GPUs in SLI.
"The Predator 21 X takes the flagship spot in Acer's gaming notebook series and is advanced beyond anything on the market today. It's the world's first notebook to offer a curved 21-inch IPS display (2560 x 1080), and when combined with wide-angle viewing, it delivers a truly immersive gaming experience.
To bring gameplay immersion to the next level, the notebook also integrates Tobii eye-tracking technology for a new method of control that's more intuitive and natural. Built-in eye-tracking hardware (infrared sensors and software) unlocks a completely new facet in gaming. By tracking a gamer's eye with software, the notebook introduces new interactions like aiming, identifying enemies and taking cover simply by gazing at objects on the screen. Eye tracking also enhances the experience by providing infinite views whilst navigating treacherous paths and roads in a game."
Other features of the Predator 21 X include a keyboard with Cherry MX key switches, a unique design for the numeric keypad "that allows it to be flipped over and turned into a Precision Touchpad", a 5-fan cooling system, and a 4-speaker, dual-subwoofer premium sound system.
Pricing and availability have not been revealed.
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Like Rich Evans said about the new Superman movie on RLM "Half in the bag" review: "Selebration of excess".
OHHHHhhhh MYY GAAAAAWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWD!!!!!
This laptop is... DOA.
Now I have seen it all in terms of what is possible with laptops.
two gtx 1080's and they stick a less than 2*1080p monitor in it?? barking mad!. There are 1440p monitors available in ultra-wide, that would have made way more sense...with just one 1080. At least that's what I think
Because they probably can't source ultrawide LCD panels that are 3440x1440 below 34".
Oh, Acer.
The poster child of stupid fucking design choices, made by Taiwanese electrical engineers, who aim to sell a product based on low price and what looks good on a spec sheet; rather than designing products that make sense. (but to be fair, the market in Asia is one where people buy based on low price and spec sheets).
This laptop... I bet the designers literally just made a list of what have been talking about over the past year:
- Curved ultrawide screens
- Gaming laptops
- MSI GT80 "laptop"
- New Intel processors
- nVidia Pascal GPUs
- ... in SLI!!!
- Mechanical keyboards
- RGB lighting
... and then decided to cram all of that into a cheap shitty plastic chassis (just like all of Acer, Asus, Gigabyte's other products), because spec-sheet shoppers care more about price than chassis material.
Or the fact that you have 2x GTX 1080's driving a single 2560x1080 panel (with no mention of G-Sync or refresh rate, btw), when a single GTX 1080 could literally handle the pixel count of FOUR 2560x1080 panels at 60fps in modern games with details cranked up, without breaking a sweat. Again, because 2x GTX 1080's looks great to spec-sheet buyers.
This "spec sheet buyer" mentality is also why for nearly 2 decades, we've seen laptops that will get upgraded with the latest CPU, GPU, larger HDD, etc. but be stuck with an absolute shit 1366x768 TN panel. It was only in the past few years that you started seeing laptops come out with decent IPS panels. Because the three letters "IPS" did not justify a $200+ USD price increase over TN, to buyers just looking at specs on a spec sheet. The major ODM / OEMs in Taiwan (Acer, Asus, Gigabyte, MSI, Sager/Clevo) were responsible for that worldwide trend, because of their shitty design choices that catered to spec-sheet buyers.
We're talking about Acer, so mission accomplished, I guess.
One of the most stupidest (outright RETARDED, in all honesty) things that came out during the past decade. As much the entire curved is being a complete fad and just yet another bubble in itself, even inside it's own scheme this is the most stupidest thing you could've eber done with it. Simply becsuse the entire curved shtick doesn't work at all for jack shit FOR AS LONG AS THE PANEL ITSELF NOT BIG AND WIDE ENOUGH TO COVER THE ENTIRE EFFING PERIPHERY! To put it more simply to understand - this here Acer's so-called "curved notebook" is just a piece of absolutely worthless and useless trash. Absolutely inept garbage.
Any word on the battery life?
Yes, that was a joke.
LOL @ all those fans! XD
What fans? There no one who would like this TRASH. Well, at least while they would have IQ level of above 21 and some miser of self-dignity left inside of them...
Maybe... he was probably referring to the physical amount of physical fans inside this tabletop.
...I cannot believe you actually didn't get the joke right away...
Is the display 3D?
Mmm... I guess this could be Acer's answer to the Oculus Rift. Strap the laptop to your chin and the curved screen will be incredibly immersive.
Not sure what you'll have to strap your head to though. A steel pole down the back of your shirt?
This reminds me of the silly laptop HP made briefly back in the day called the "HPX Dragon" or something along those lines. It was huge like this thing. Needless to say, it was only on the market for a very short time.
If this didn't have the screen and all the other bling BS it would actually be an impressive SFF gaming PC.
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One Christmas gift is complete! I finished the scarf, using Misti Alpaca Lace Weight yarn, a short while ago. It took some thinking, but I've come up with Gift #2. I'm working on a Vest pattern from Diamond Luxury Collection leaflet 1188. It's an easy pattern, worked in two types of rib and then sewn together on 8mm needles. Instead of the yarn called for, I am using Patons Shetland Chunky in Oxford Grey.
I've decided that I will take it easy on my crafting fingers this year and spread my wings in other directions, as far as Christmas gifts are concerned. So, I'm enrolling in a few different art workshops at my local art store, Meta4. I'm looking forward to the Glass Fusion class and possibly a jewelry making class, as well. I'm still planning on giving everyone at least one homemade gift, but it won't necessarily be using yarn 🙂
Since I am only a couple of inches along on the Vest I am knitting, I will refrain from posting a pic. But one will follow shortly! Especially if Barb at Never Enough Wool is right when she said it would take me only 8 hours to complete!
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Eroizing 1 (エロいジング1) was originally published in Cross Make 2008. Eroizing 1 was subsequently republished in the Freezing Giant Issue. It was originally credited as being written by Moonzero and drawn by Milkcow, when republished, its credits were updated to written by Lim Dall Young and drawn by Lee Soo Hyun. It is a hentai story created by the originator of Freezing. It is a non-canon official story set in the Freezing universe; originally as a doujinshi story, later as an omake gaiden chapter of the manga. It is part of the Lim Dall Young World.
Kazuya goes to Satellizer 's room and tries to convince her to baptize with him. She refuses, saying that the Ereinbar Set is too intimate for her. So he tries to give her a "special lesson" in intimacy. After a refused kiss, he uses his Freezing to freeze her down, while he molests her. He says that he'll not rape her, since if she requests, he'll only molest her breasts. She assents to the later. After the night ends, he asks her for a baptism again, but she refuses, saying she needs more "special lessons" before she can consent to a baptism.
This story takes place after Kazuya first requests to become Satellizer's Limiter, and before Rana shows up. It shows how Kazuya can use Freezing without being bonded. It also shows how Satellizer is against baptism, and afraid of the intimacy that results from the Ereinbar Set, so Kazuya tries to remedy that with sexual interaction, however at the end of the story, Satellizer is not satisfied with the amount of special teaching.
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You've located YouTube. Maybe you suspect it each day and shared humorous movies of cats dressed as dogs with your pals… or possibly you've made some low-key uploads. They could have been excursion videos, or pictures to share with circle of relatives.
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NY's Worst Teachers Get a Break on Common Core Evaluations
New York's Governor Andrew Cuomo has just signed a bill that will allow low-rating teachers to keep their jobs — at least for the next two school years. According to the bill, teachers who are currently rated "ineffective" or "developing" (about 1% statewide) will not be evaluated on their students' performance on Common Core testing for English and math in grades 3-8.
As it stands, 20% of teacher evaluations result from Common Core tests. The other 80% comes from a principal's classroom observations and results of other tests.
The new bill has the complete backing of the state teacher's union, writes Glenn Blain for The New York Daily News. New York State United Teachers President Karen Magree called it a "step forward" in the protection of teachers, claiming the Common Core standards were introduced too quickly, asking teachers to be proficient without giving them time to do so.
"The tests that have been deemed ineffective have now been pulled out of the teacher evaluation mode, ensuring that teachers are treated fairly," Magree said in a brief session with reporters at the Capitol.
While the teacher's union views this as a victory, parents are not so enthused. They have raised concerns that teachers not being held accountable will only hurt their children.
State Education Commissioner John B. King Jr. addressed these concerns in an earlier statement:
"Our students need our support, and strengthening New York's approach to recruiting, supporting, and retaining effective teachers is vital to help our students meet the higher standards we have set for them. We cannot stop moving forward until every student sits in a classroom led by an effective teacher in a school led by an effective principal."
According to Pat Baley, writing for The New York Post, Cuomo insists the bill will not cause a delay in implementing the Common Core standards. Teachers who are still rated as "ineffective" for two years in a row under other methods of evaluation will still face being fired.
The bill comes shortly after Cuomo placed a similar ban on placing student's test scores on their permanent records for the next two years, in an effort to ease students into the new Common Core standards.
For teachers rated "effective" and "highly effective" the Common Core test results will still count in their evaluations.
Similar outcomes are happening in Washington D.C., where it was recently decided to not use Common Core tests in teacher evaluations while students get used to the standards.
According to Ben Nuckols for The Huffington Post, a new study released in Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis questions the effectiveness of using test scores to evaluate teachers, suggesting the practice only sparks motivation for cheating, and Washington D.C. is no stranger to cheating scandals.
The nation's capital has been using test results in teacher evaluations since 2009. This has allowed the school district to fire many ineffective teachers, as well as reward the effective ones with pay raises and bonuses.
Chancellor Kaya Henderson, who announced the recent changes in, said:
"I don't think there's a problem with our evaluation system. I believe it does what we want it to do," Henderson said. "Our teachers have increasingly more and more faith in it. I want them to continue to have faith in it."
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Terrible moustache, Ian. Not-terrible defending, Alan
Hot on the heels of the news that the Guardian "jinxed" Liverpool's tilt at a 19th league title, Sky Sports pundit Jeff Stelling has added to the weight of the hex:
"Manchester United are unquestionably weaker than last year, while Chelsea are no stronger and they are all a year older. Liverpool have got Fernando Torres, who will score a bagful if he plays for a full season (it's not exactly very original to say that is it?) and of course there's the inspirational Steven Gerrard. I was disappointed to see them get rid of Xabi Alonso, but they were so close last year and they barely need to improve at all. I just think it could be their year."
That's torn it.
Jeff goes on to tip Man City for a Champions League spot. Was he at the sherry when he made these predictions? [@ Sky Sports]
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The hotel is right bang between the trendy Shutters Hotel and Loews Beach Hotel and is just nine miles north of Los Angeles International Airport. It features a 5,500-square foot spa and health club to go along with the 175 rooms, including two stunning deluxe suites, with double balconies and ocean views. The architects have done a nice job creating a European feel to the hotel with Venetiart walls, natural materials of granite, slate and fine wood. Geared towards entertainment professionals and corporate travelers, Le Merigot has developed "The Butler Express" concept, where guests in a hurry (and most people in LA usually are) dial one number to make all service requests, including room service meals.
We shall hope to feature the hotel in more detail in the future, but this story is about the Cézanne and what you can expect on a night out in terms of fine dining. Like a lot of French hotel restaurants, the room is closed Sunday and Monday, a good idea since business in the middle of the week can sometimes be a problem for a new room. An elegant room reminiscent of hotels featured in the French section of our site, Cézanne also has an extensive wine list of 175 high quality wines, with an excellent balance of classic French and New World wines to suit most pocket books. Imagine my delight when I spotted the sublime Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand tucked away at the back of the book for a giveaway price of $41. Aficionados of this brilliant wine will need no introduction to it's delights, but for those of you unfamiliar with it, the dense and subtle richness gives this offshoot of Australia's Cape Mentelle no worthwhile challengers in the price range.
Chef Chris Blobaum deserves success if only for his original approach and risk taking strategy. After graduating from the Culinary Institute of America in 1979, his first job was at the quaintly named Quilted Giraffe in New York. His first big job came at Inn on the Park in Houston and then he moved to California. His first major appointment was at Colette Restaurant at the Beverly Pavillion Hotel in Beverly Hills, and then on to Restaurant Sylvie and The Chez. He is a leading member of the Chef's Collaborative/Old Ways Preservation and Trust, an outfit that promotes the importance of sustainable ingredients, organic means and the value of the cook's relationship to the farmer. "The best produce is produce that has never seen a refrigerator," says Blobaum.
Deciding to try a selection of his creations we started with a Chilled Lobster Gazpacho soup with a sherry vinegar. This delicacy is not on the regular menu, which changes every month, so make sure you ask for it as it sets up the meal nicely. Prices of the other appetizers range from $7 for the Organic Country Greens with dried pears in a hazelnut vinaigrette to the Seared Cardamom Spiced Foie Gras in a rhubarb coulis, which naturally we had to try. This goodie must be eaten piping hot, and although rhubarb reminds me a lot of those awful school dinner a long time ago, it is strictly a Blobaum original. Mind you, I have noticed that rhubarb is starting to creep in a few other chef's repertoires. Light but also extremely tasty, a true work of art to match the art work in the dining room. We still had plenty of room for another chef special, Morels on toasted brioche in a brandy sauce, served with crispy fried shallots.
Fresh Northern Halibut when prepared properly can be a real gem, and the Cézanne version was no exception. Again, it is not a regular menu item but just something the chef can do when his supplier has top quality fish available. Pan-fried sautéed with roasted garlic oil and lemon oil, it was a sheer delight. We also tried the Entrecote de Bouef with chanterelles in a bordelaise sauce. Like all the meat and fish served here the beef is the best money can buy, shipped in from Iowa and sautéed to gastronomic excellence.
The perfect way to end a classy meal like this is with a Chocolate Soufflé accompanied by a Riesling dessert wine. The service throughout was understated but top class, and the atmosphere as I said before, was relaxed and very classy. This is a chef who is going places, so check it out whilst it is still a relatively well kept secret.
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Modern Carp Fishing-Part III
Now it's the time to talk about tackle and fishing rigs. I hope you still remember that in the last article of Modern Carp Fishing Part II, I discussed with you the successful baits to catch specimen carps. Now let us discuss how you should present them to the fish.
Please remember that nowadays the successful baits for catching a big carp here in Europe have one thing in common, they're very hard! Either these are boilies (special paste balls that are boiled and dried) or particle seeds (seeds and grains from several plants that are prepared by soaking them in water, additionally they are cooked for a short while). Because these baits are hard they negate catching small fish. Small nuisance fish are mostly unable to eat this hard stuff. Carp can eat these hard baits easily as they are accustomed to crack big mussels, snails & crayfish. In the western parts of Europe the most popular bait is the Boilies. These round hard balls have fooled loads of huge carps over the last decades and now they're even more successful as they've been during the days when the new bait concept was born. Why? The bait itself, as being fairly selective, meant a revolution for all carp fishermen, but at the beginning fishermen were struggling when attaching the hard baits to the hook. You'll agree that the easiest way is to push the hook through the bait. People followed this concept for some years, but there are two major disadvantages:
1. Very often the hard baits break when you push the hook through them.
This boilie broke during pushing the hook through it. When using this method it happens too often. If it happens on the shore it doesn't matter as you can use new bait, but the same can happens under water too, even if the presentation was looking nice at the beginning. When "side hooking" you can never be sure if there's still bait on the hook or no.
2. Too often the hook cannot find hold in the fish mouth if the bait was presented in that style.
The solution was fount by famous fisherman Lenny Middleton: THE BAIT SHOULD NO LONGER BE FIXED TO THE HOOK ITSELF!
He had the idea to fix the bait to a small line which is connected to the hook. So the bait is hanging freely below it. At the beginning Lenny and his friends used human hairs as the line to hold the bait. So his innovation got christened as the HAIR RIG. In Lenny's mind the human hair was offering the most perfect presentation and due to the thin diameter of human hairs fish could not feel an unnatural sensation when sucking in the boilie baits. Nowadays we know that other presentations, using braided Dyneema line or even very thick monofilament lines are working too. These "rough" set ups are catching in most situations and sometimes they are even better choice.
No Knot Rig:
A very simple and effective Hair Rig can be tied within seconds and all the available parts can be bought in India too. Just follow the described steps:
Needed parts:
-A length (30-50cm) of braided line of at least 0.35-0.40mm thickness or a breaking strength of 25-30lb "Dyneema" line is good if you can get it, but the traditional Indian braids (in use for your traditional multi hook carp rigs) should work well too. Here in Europe we always try to stick to natural colours like brown, grey or green. I know that in India mostly red braided lines are in use for making the rigs. Try out the other colours too; maybe it will help you to catch the more cautious big ones.
-A thick wire hook (with eye).
-A good quality rolling swivel.
1. Tie a small loop on one end of the braided line. The loop length should be 0.5-1cm. The free end of the braid now gets guided through the eye of the hook. The loop should roughly be 2cm below the bent of the hook.
2. Twist the free end of braid around the shank of the hook with at least 4-5 turns. Afterwards you again guide the free end of braid through the eye of the hook.
3. Pull hard to tighten the "No Knot" connection. Everything should look smoothly. You can tie the swivel to the free end of braid. Use a standard blood knot therefore. Before fishing you should test everything again for its strength.
Fixing a boilie to the hair rig step by step:
1. needed parts: The boilie bait/a hair rig/a boilie needle/a boilie stopper
2. First you push the boilie needle through the centre of the boilie and grab the loop of the "hair" with the help of the boilie needle.
3. Now you pull the needle and push the hair through the boilie bait. As soon as the loop can be seen you stop pulling.
4.You push the small boilie stopper through the loop. Instead of a boilie stopper a small piece of wood can be also be used.
5. You push the boilie into the direction of the boilie stopper/loop. As soon as everything is tight your rig is ready to use.
The invention of the hair rig was only one half of the big success story of modern carp fishing. The combination of the "hairy" bait presentation and a fixed lead caused to the downfall of so many huge fish that were thought to be uncatchable before.
Please do carefully check the picture of the complete boilie hair rig. You'll notice that there is the hook with added hair/line and the bait. To this hook there is attached a length of braided dyneema line (still a favourite with most carp fisherman). At the other end of the braided line there is attached a strong rolling swivel. This set up is called "the rig/leader", but in fact it isn't complete yet. A lead or weight is needed to cast out this rig and it is also responsible for another interesting effect of the Hair Rig, the famous self hooking effect.
The "incomplete" boilie hair rig: bait/hook/braided line/swivel
To get the best from your hair rig you should combine it with a lead weight of about 60-120 gr which is fixed to the swivel of your hair rig or which is stopped by a stopper on the main line.
The reason: If you have prebaited your fishing spot the carp come in and look around for bait. Soon they start taking your baits. As the baits are normally lying around well spread, the fish take bait after bait and move around when doing so. Finally one of them will also suck in the bait which is connected to the hook. After doing so he again starts looking for the next piece of food. When this happens and the fish moves into the direction of the next bait the line which is tied to hook/bait gets tight and sooner or later the fish will feel the strong resistance of the heavy lead. When this happen the free hook point penetrates the flesh within the fish mouth. The result: The fish feels panic and moves away in a strong/fast rush! During rushing away mostly the needle point penetrates even deeper into the flesh (so deep that the barb is well settled). The fish hooked itself and mostly there is even no need for a strong strike (but in fact most fishermen still set a strike). If you don't use a lead of at least 60gr (many European specialist use leads in excess of 100gr and more) the hook can't find a grip within the flesh so easily and often you just get short bites without catching a fish.
complete carp rig with European style "inline" lead
Here in Europe many different styles of carp lead are available. Many of them can be connected to the rig easily. You just put them onto the main line and tie the open end of the main line to the swivel of your rig. Then the swivel needs to be pushed into a gum sleeve within the lead. Afterwards the lead is well connected to the rig and a biting fish soon feels the resistance of the lead and rushes away.
A simple, but effective set up. All parts can be found in India too.
I fear that such style of lead is not yet available in India. Anyhow there are other options to achieve the same effect. For example you could use a standard pear shape lead with swivel, some gum pearls, a piece of silicone tube and a small piece of wood. Please check the picture of the set up. First you add the small silicone tube to the main line. Then you add the first gum pearl, now there gets added the pear shape lead and afterwards the second gum pearl. Then the end of the main line gets tied to the swivel and as the final step a small piece of wood is pushed into the silicone tube. The heavy lead is well fixed too.
Other essential parts for boilie carp fishing:
This is how it works: In and out of the water!
A nice carp set up: modern rods, free spool reels, electronic bite alarms and bobbin indicators
There are special rods available in Europe that are just developed and designed for carp fishing. Mostly they have several things in common: A length between 3.60-3.90m, a two section carbon blank, only few very big guides (5-8 pieces) and a handle that looks strange as there is just a bit of EVA grips (or even nothing) around the reel seat. Then there follows a free part of the blank again before the final EVA grip starts again. These rods are available in 3 different strength and actions. The different actions have been developed to offer the perfect fishing tool for all carp fishing situations.
The strange looking reel seat area of a modern carbon carp rod…
- Rods for fishing close to the shore, for casting distances from 20-50m. They offer a fairly soft action, are not good for casting out heavy rigs, but bend/work very well. The fishermen can be sure that nearly never a hook will be pulled out of the fish mouth by mistake. These rods compensate or soften the strength of the pull from angler/rod as well as the pulling strength of the fish.
- There are rods for medium fishing distances (casting distance: 50-80m). These rods offer a multi use action. Careful fishermen -that know well how to fight a big angry fish- can use these rods even for short distance fishing without losing fish and will manage to cast out even further as 80m. The action of this kind of rod is stronger as the one of the rods described first.
- The long distance rods with a very strong action. Rods that can cast a rig with a weight of more as 100gr for more as 100 meters. As they have such a strong action they are no good option to fish close to the shore: Many fish can be lost because of their strength that will pull the hook out of the fish mouth. When a fish bites in a distance more as 80 or 100 m away from the fisherman it will already be tired of fighting when being pulled close to the shore for netting. So no longer that dangerous hard and strong pulls from the fish which can't be compensated by action of the rod.
General note: The rods described before can rarely be seen in Indian fishing tackle shops. So for the beginning you'll be forced to stick to the tackle from your market. Try to use fairly strong telescopic rods that have a length of 3-4 meters and which can be bought everywhere. Be careful when fighting the fish to avoid losing it! But: As most of the guided telescopic rods in Indian shops are either glass fibre or a mixture of glass fibre and carbon they behave more soft as the European carp rods. So it is less dangerous to a hard fighting fish.
2. Reels: In Europe nearly all carp fishermen like to use free spool reels. Such reels have a special function! They offer a mechanism which allows to partly stop the normal clutch and to set up another spool clutch and this duel drag mechanism which gives free line with less strength and pulling pressure needed.
Free spool reel for carp fishing, please check the knob for changing the clutch function
Boilie carp fishing is practised by using a hair rig with self hooking abilities. The fish, after taking the baited hook, will bolt away with fast speed and strength. If the reel clutch of a normal front drag or rear drag reel is settled to cover normal fighting circumstances a fast running fish will either create a line break or the fish will pull the whole rod into the water. A free spool reel avoids this problem. By moving a special knob the normal clutch will be stopped and the free spool clutch activated. The tension of the free spool clutch can be arranged in a way that allows the fish to take line easily. When picking up the rod you just turn the handle of the reel, the knob springs back into original position, the free spool clutch will be deactivated and the normal fighting clutch starts working again. You can fight your fish with the normal clutch settings!
These free spool reels are available in different sizes so that fishermen can find the perfect combination to their rods. Smaller sizes with less line capacity are good for the short distance rods, while huge free spool reels (that can hold loads of line) are commonly used for the long distance rods.
If you cannot find any free spool reels in the shops of your town you should look for a good quality front drag reel with a line capacity of about 150 to 200m of 0.35mm line.-I prefer the front drag reels as I have the feeling that their drags can be settled more precise and that they work more smoothly.-
When using either front or rear drag type of reel you should settle to a very lose drag setting after casting out your bait to enable the fish to take line easily. Please don't make the mistake to grab the rod and to strike in the same moment during a bite/run. A horrible line bird nest and a lost fish will surely be the result! Instead -if you want to set a strike-, you first put the hand onto the spool, hold it tight and strike afterwards without taking away the hand. Now you settle the clutch to normal fish fighting tension/strength.
3. Line: Quality lines should be in use when the target is big carps. They should have a good breaking strength and they also should be very resistant against abrasion on stones, wood or shells. Personally I prefer lines between 0.35 to 0.40mm. I don't tend to buy trendy and too expensive lines. As carp fishing is a way of fishing where a big part of your line is lying on the bottom of a lake, river or canal it will always get in touch with the before mentioned dangerous items and even if abrasion resistant the line might slightly get damaged every now and then. If you buy too expensive line you tend to keep it on the spool for too long. So I prefer to stick to medium price lines with good qualities that don't cost a fortune when you replace then regularly.
4. Landing Net: It is big carps that we are looking for! So a big landing net is needed for them. Try to get the biggest version available in your shops. A carp fishing net nearly can't be too big! With the help of such landing net it will be easy to end the fight with most fish successfully.
I added this picture to show several things: Another set of carp rods, a big landing net and how bite alarm and weight indicators are used and help you to enjoy life/nature. The picture has been taken on a carp fishing holiday to France where we fished for a full week and lived in the camouflage tent which can be seen in the corner of this picture.
5. Bite alarm:
Electronic bite alarm and weight indicator
Not really an essential item unless you're fishing for several days for the whole time. Sooner or later you'll get tired and need a bit of sleep. Who will awake you when the bite comes? A electronic bite alarm with a loud bell and an LED signal can do. Even if only fishing for a few hours during daytime I prefer to use an alarm as this little tool allows me to walk away a bit from the rods, so I don't need to be concentrated all the time. These things enable you to enjoy life in nature and to relax.
Relax, enjoy nature and fish more efficient with the help of alarms…
The common models here in Europe get fixed to a rod rest and should be combined with an additional weight indicator, like a bobbin. This additional indication is important as most electronic alarms only react if line is taken from the spool. As the heavy lead used for the lines is not running free on your mainline (but attached/semi fixed to the rig) there will be no indication if the fish moves towards your fishing place instead of moving away from it. If such thing happens the lines just goes slack and there is no beep on your alarm. Therefore the various weight bobbins have been developed. If the line falls slack they fall down, take the line with them too and the magnet wheel of the alarm gets moved a least a few turns. This results in a bite indication of at least a few peeps. If such incidence happens you need to grab the rod immediately and have to reel in fast to get into contact with the fish.
Conclusion: In this part of "Modern Carp Fishing" you learnt a lot about bait presentation and about some essential tackle items. In the next part published in AIGFA you'll read more about further useful fishing products, about making nice photos of your trophies and about fish care. I know many of you have the intention to release your catch back to the water. Catch & Release is a common thing over here and one of the reasons why in Western Europe big fish can be caught more regular as in other parts of the world. Thanks for your attention…


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