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2013 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 review
* New four-wheel-drive 911s driven * Coupe and Cabriolet models * In UK showrooms January, priced from 77,924...
The launch of the new Porsche 911 Carrera 4 and Carrera 4 S has made it even more difficult decide which 911 to go for.
Both are fitted with the latest version of Porsches active four-wheel-drive system. As a result, their rear wheelarches are 22mm wider than those of two-wheel-drive cars in order to accommodate the broader rear axle and 20-inch alloys
The fatter rump aside, Carrera 4s can be differentiated from rear-wheel-drive counterparts by a red reflective strip running between the rear light clusters.
What are the 2013 Porsche Carrera 4 and Carrera 4 S like to drive?
Forget talk of the new 911 not being as engaging as the previous car. It's not as raw, but in every other respect it's better, and by a big margin.
The question is; are the four-wheel-drive cars better still?
Well, it's worth noting that even when youre piling on the power while exiting a tight hairpin bend in the Carrera 4 or 4 S, the vast majority of drive goes through the rear wheels.
It's only on really slippery surfaces that a significant amount of extra power is diverted to the front wheels to boost traction. The exact split depends on the conditions, and it is delivered so subtly that there's zero negative effect on the car's steering.
The Carrera 4 sends the bulk of its power to the rear wheels in normal conditions
Most of the time, then, the rear- and four-wheel-drive cars feel much the same.
While the old 911's front-end would meander around in high-speed corners and telegraph every bump in the road surface, none of this unruly behaviour exists in the new car.
Some of this is down to the new electric steering, which dials out kickback more effectively than the old hydraulic set-up. However, it's mainly because the new 911 is longer, wider, 65kg lighter, and infinitely stiffer allowing the suspension to concentrate on gluing the car to the road.
The upshot is a car that changes direction more vividly than ever, while feeling incredibly grippy and completely planted at speed.
Both new models ride with fantastic fluidity, too, and little road noise seeps through to the cabin, despite the fat tyres.
The engines are unchanged from the rear-wheel-drive Carreras, which means a 3.4-litre flat-six that produces 345bhp and 288lb ft of torque powers the 4, while a 3.8 with 395bhp and 325lb ft is in the more exotic S.
Carrera 4 has a 3.4-litre flat-six and Carrera 4 S a 3.8
A seven-speed manual gearbox is standard, while Porsche's slick-shifting PDK dual-clutch 'box is available as an option.
If money is no object, youll go for the faster, more powerful S, but in truth, both engines are simply sensational.
Each is turbine smooth and effortlessly tractable, and each fizzes with a delicious six-cylinder rasp especially if you specify the optional sports exhaust.
What are the 2013 Porsche Carrera 4 and Carrera 4 S like inside?
The driving position is just about perfect; it's snug and low slung, and because visibility is so good, its a breeze to place the car on the road with pinpoint accuracy.
Few cars offer better visibility than the 911
The rear seats, on the other hand, are next to useless, so they're best used for carrying any luggage that doesn't fit in the deep locker under the bonnet.
A leather interior, cruise control and full climate control are standard in both cars, but nearly everything else is an expensive extra.
Should I buy one?
Four-wheel-drive traction was a welcome addition in the rather edgy previous-generation 911, especially in the wet. However, with the latest rear-wheel-drive cars offering such accomplished handling, it's now much less of an advantage.
Crucially, while the basic 3.4-litre Carrera 4 starts at 77,294, you can have a hot 3.8-litre S rear-wheel-drive version for just 4k more. It's the car we'd spend our money on.
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A torrent of sweat is running off your nose, the humidity and triple digit temperatures make it a struggle to just take in a breath. As you get off your mud-caked mountain bike to fill up your water bottle for the 10th time today you notice a cute, very brightly colored little frog on the ground. Curiosity gets the best of you so you bend over to look closer. The little monster torpedoes a poisonous dart that pierces your neck, tapping right into your jugular and the next thing you see is a pure bright light and Saint Peter.
Poisonous dart frogs, dengue fever, rabid howler monkeys, miles of mud and the icing on the cake: a 6.6 magnitude earthquake.
These are a few of the dangers awaiting five successful CEOs who are about to embark upon an epic mountain bike race.
These five (chose your adjective: studly, crazy, overcompensating, exemplary, suicidal, introspective) CEO/Entrepreneurs have been training all of 2012 for this race.
Five guys who are part of a team racing across Central America. The race is La Ruta de Los Conquistadors and it is widely known as the world's toughest mountain bike race. 250 people will start it and no one knows how many will finish, or live to tell about it. Our team is CoreCo/dwinQ.


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A short overview of federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination.
Civil Rights Act
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, prohibits public and private employers from discriminating in employment against individuals because of race, color, national origin, religion or sex. The law prohibits not only intentional discrimination, but also neutral job policies that disproportionately exclude minorities and that are not job related. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination that violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.
Age Discrimination in Employment Act
The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) protects individuals who are 40 years of age or older from employment discrimination based on age. The ADEA's protections apply to both employees and job applicants. Under the ADEA, it is unlawful to discriminate against a person because of age with respect to any term, condition, or privilege of employment. It is also unlawful to retaliate against an individual for opposing employment practices that discriminate based on age or for filing an age discrimination charge, testifying, or participating in any way in an investigation, proceeding, or litigation under the ADEA.
Americans with Disabilities Act
The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits employers from discriminating against qualified individuals with disabilities in job application procedures, hiring, firing, advancement, compensation, job training, and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment. A person with a disability is one who:
- has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities;
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A qualified employee or applicant with a disability is an individual who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the job in question. Reasonable accommodation may include, but is not limited to:
- making existing facilities used by employees readily accessible to and usable by persons with disabilities;
- job restructuring, modifying work schedules, reassignment to a vacant position;
- acquiring or modifying equipment or devices, adjusting modifying examinations, training materials, or policies, and providing qualified readers or interpreters.
An employer is required to accommodate the known disability of a qualified applicant or employee if it would not impose an "undue hardship" on the operation of the employer's business. Undue hardship is defined as an action requiring significant difficulty or expense when considered in light of factors such as an employer's size, financial resources and the nature and structure of its operation. An employer is not required to lower quality or production standards to make an accommodation, nor is an employer obliged to provide personal use items such as glasses or hearing aids.
Equal Pay Act
The Equal Pay Act prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in the payment of wages or benefits, where men and women perform work of similar skill, effort, and responsibility for the same employer under similar working conditions. Employers may not reduce wages of either sex to equalize pay between men and women.


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East Side Pride
Saturday June 23 at 11:00AM
Grandview Park
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June 23, 2018 - 11:00-6:00pm
Grandview Park, 1657 Charles Street
Celebrate Pride on the East Side! Join us on June 23 in Grandview Park for the annual East Side Pride festival. Take in our line-up of local performers, move and shake across the grass during a public dance lesson, visit our Community Market with over 30 vendors and Community Partners, and grab a bite at a food truck! Bring a blanket to enjoy the music while having a picnic and get ready for a family friendly afternoon in the sun!
In addition to fun, child-friendly activities run by VPS, Grandview Park features a playground and water park.
****Getting to Grandview Park****
Grandview Park is located on Commercial Drive between William and Charles Street. You can access the park via transit along the number 20 bus route or by walking about a 20 minutes from Commerical Broadway Skytrain Station. There is limited street parking in the surrounding streets.
Thinking of riding your bike? The friendly folks at The Bicycle Valet will be waiting to securely park your ride for FREE while you enjoy the event. Check out how it works at www.thebicyclevalet.ca/faqs-for-cyclists/
****Access Information****
If you require any assistance related to accessibility or have any questions please contact email@example.com.
Accessible gender neutral portapotties are available in addition to the park's accessible washrooms which will be de-gendered for the festival.
ASL Interpretation will be provided by Laine, Denise, and Kirsten.
A shaded space with chairs will be provided with sight-line access to view ASL Interpretation. A second shaded space will be provided close to the path for people using mobility devices and vision loss.
The park has paved pathways on an incline.
This year we are proud to premiere The Magic of Drag Tactile Tent. This experience will be accessible to all with a focus on those with vision loss, sensory issues, and disabilities. Visitors will be invited to feel wigs and tactile fabrics with a Drag Queen from Tuck Entertainment Inc. who will explain their dressing, make-up and hair process. This will be followed by mini-make overs and a chance to handle brushes and other make-up tools.
Hosted by Tonye
Out in Harmony - Choir
Chronfused - Eclectic electronic jazz
Saint Wellesley - Singer/songwriter
The Dawning - Singer/Songwriters
Michelle Joly Music - Indie Roots
HED?S - Rock
Mamarudegyal MTHC - Hip-Hop, R&B, Soul
Tuck Entertainment Inc. - Drag performances
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- Ultimate Frisbee with Rain City Ultimate Club
- Dance lessons with Dance in Transit
- Giant Rainbow Jenga
- Instant Sister Photobooth with the Vancouver Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence
- Rainbow Parachute
- Button Making
- Colouring
- The Magic of Drag Tactile Tent
We recognize this event takes place on the unceded, occupied territories of the x?m??kw?y??m (Musqueam), S?wx?wú7mesh (Squamish),and S?l?ílw?ta?/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples and are thankful to our hosts in their stewardship of the land for time immemorial.


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THURSDAY, Nov. 14 (HealthDay News) -- Bending to political pressure, President Barack Obama on Thursday announced a plan to allow Americans to keep their health insurance plans for another year, even if that coverage would have been cancelled because it fails to meet new rules under the Affordable Care Act.
Under Obama's plan, health insurers may renew health plans that fail to meet the controversial health law's stricter standard, but only for existing customers.
State insurance commissioners will have the final word on which plans can and cannot be sold in their states, Obama said during a White House briefing.
"The bottom line is insurers can extend current plans that would otherwise be cancelled into 2014, and Americans whose plans have been cancelled can choose to re-enroll in the same kind of plan," Obama said.
The White House proposal comes as the House of Representatives prepares to vote Friday on a bill sponsored by Rep. Fred Upton (R-Mich.) that would allow everyone to buy those older policies, not just existing customers.
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) said such legislation would be "completely disruptive."
In recent weeks, millions of Americans with health policies that they had purchased through the individual insurance market have received notices that their coverage would be cancelled effective Jan. 1. Many of these health plans fail to meet new standards under the health-reform law -- sometimes called Obamacare -- that requires plans to cover a standard set of health benefits.
News of the policy cancellations roused ire on both sides of the political aisle, fueling a bipartisan backlash against the President whose promise that Americans could keep coverage they liked turned out not to be true.
"I completely get how upsetting this can be for a lot of Americans, particularly after assurances they heard from me that if they had a plan that they liked, they could keep it," Obama said. "And to those Americans: I hear you loud and clear," he added.
Under the proposed change, health insurers must tell customers what protections the renewed plans don't include and inform people of health insurance options through the new online marketplaces created by the Affordable Care Act.
"This fix won't solve every problem for every person," Obama said, "but it's going to help a lot of people."
Republicans, who have fought against the health-reform law since its passage in 2010, were unimpressed with Obama's proposal.
House Speaker John Boehner said it was time to "scrap this law once and for all."
"You can't fix this government-run health care plan called Obamacare. It's just not fixable," he added, according to the Associated Press.
Obama's proposal followed the White House's release late Wednesday of a report revealing a disappointing number of health plan enrollments through the new federal and state insurance exchanges.
Just over 106,000 Americans enrolled in health plans through the new marketplaces from Oct. 1 through Nov. 2, U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius said during a news conference.
That figure includes people who have not yet paid their health-plan premium and, of those, only 26,794 enrolled through the troubled federal health marketplace HealthCare.gov.
Another 975,000 people have applied for coverage and received a determination of eligibility for coverage "and are currently still shopping for a plan," Sebelius said.
In addition, more than 396,000 people have been deemed eligible for Medicaid or the Children's Health Insurance Program, the report indicated.
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eFuture needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 36 designs submitted by 12 freelance designers.
eFuture Event
For a new Entertainment company we need a name and logo. We have some names, but feel free to make a logo for a new you suggest.
What makes us unique. We do not host standard concerts, we make special event concepts. For example, we organise movie premieres. But not standard, we do the bigest ever done. We rent a big location in the centre of Amsterdam and invite not only famous people, but also 5.000 other people to watch the premiere at the same time in a great location.
Furhermore we rent a cruise ship where we invite famous artists and get people in. We try to be very creative in organising an event/concert.
Business to business but also business to consumer. We would like a name thats appeals both.
The names we have are:
Empire Entertainment (like the crown in logo attachment)
Royal Events
But if you have any fantasy names, please feel free.
Fairy Dust
Deja Vu
It has to be a little magic. In the attachment you will find logo's what I like.
The company is based in the Netherlands. You can 'borrow' names of companies that are not based in The Netherlands.
In the attachment you will find logo's which I like.
The logo has to be professional.
Find out how a design contest works or learn more about our logo design services.


text: At 10:39 AM 3/14/2007, Joe Landman wrote: >Robert G. Brown wrote: > >>So I'm not holding my breath on ML running out this week or next. I'm >>more interested in speculating on when the next massive superML jump on >>TOP of ML will occur, when the next phase/paradigm shift is due that > >Ah.... > >Ok, my concern is that silicon may be running out of room. Now if >we all just put on our happy faces, and use GaAs, we can go much >faster. Yeah, it has some issues ... Like 1) yield 2) wafer size 3) power consumption 4) maximum density Note that what's available in GaAs tends to be things like RF amplifiers, 4 bit counters, etc. I don't know that there's any LSI GaAs (what they call LSI in the GaAs world is things like operational amplifiers with (gasp) dozens of transistors.. which is a very high level of integration compared to one or two transistors in the usual RF amplifier. There have been some experimental GaAs switches (like crossbars) For instance, a google turns up the work of Yamada, et al., in 1999 with a 8x8 ATM switch using 0.5 micron gate GaAs clocking at 1.3 GHz. dissipating only a few tens of watts. But... you CAN run it at a junction temperature of 200C. GaN can run even hotter. You're much better off pushing the CMOS processes (where they have fT's up in the 10s of GHz) SiGe might be more attractive.. decent density, lower power consumption, ability to integrate CMOS structures, etc. > But think of how much faster we can be. (that and my thesis work > might suddenly have applicability, but that is another matter). > >More seriously, our computing industry can build silicon really >well. As it keeps shrinking problems arise. Some of these problems >can be ameliorated by doing a material paradigm shift. But our >computing industry does silicon really well ... Really, really well... Folks have been struggling with GaAs, GaN, InP, etc for a long time. >Joe > > >-- > >Joseph Landman, Ph.D >Founder and CEO >Scalable Informatics LLC, >email: landman at scalableinformatics.com >web : http://www.scalableinformatics.com >phone: +1 734 786 8423 >fax : +1 734 786 8452 or +1 866 888 3112 >cell : +1 734 612 4615 James Lux, P.E. Spacecraft Radio Frequency Subsystems Group Flight Communications Systems Section Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Mail Stop 161-213 4800 Oak Grove Drive Pasadena CA 91109 tel: (818)354-2075 fax: (818)393-6875


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Tensile Testing Composite Laminates in a Chamber with Hydraulic Grips
Getting accurate, repeatable, and maximized results for aerospace composites requires a precision load strain and repeatable test conditions. In order to minimize variability of results and to get the best possible numbers for these rigid coupons, it is necessary to use a machine that has accurate guidance and is as stiff as possible - in all directions, and powered grips that clamp the specimen the same way for each and every test. This is especially true when performing tests in accordance with NADCAP, Airbus, GE, or other alignment specifications. Current standards to which this could apply include ASTM D3039, D5083, D5766, EN 2561, EN 2597, prEN 6035, ISO 527-4. ISO 527-5, and AITM 1-0007.
It is also quite common to have to perform these tensile tests at high and low temperature, which calls for an environmental chamber. The combined requirements for stiffness, alignment, repeatability, and non-ambient testing typically leads to a system configuration as shown in the photo: a high capacity, floor-mounted load frame (100 kN or 250 kN capacity), with extended hydraulic grips. In this fashion, the hydraulic "powered" part of the grip remains outside the chamber, whereas the gripping part that holds the specimen is extended into the chamber. This technique ensures that the entire length of the specimen is at test temperature - thus minimizing thermal gradients along the gauge length.
Precise alignment of the grips is ensured by the use of an AlignPro alignment device - this device alows for precise adjustment of the angularity and concentricity of the grips under both no load and loaded conditions. The alignment is verified using a strain gauged alignment cell (various cells are available conforming to different standards e.g. NACAP AC7101 and AC7122/1).
This configuration allows testing to be performed at temperatures ranging from -70° C to +350° C (-94° F to +662° F).
Strain measurement can be done via clip-on extensometry (over applicable temperature ranges), bonded strain gauges (logging strain via the test machine strain channels), or video extensometry, through the optical grade window on the front of the chamber.
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5900 Universal Testing Systems are engineered for precision, built for durability, and offer the flexibility for changing requirements. They are designed with standard and optional features that increase testing efficiency and improve the testing experience for the operator. A wide range of models are available for testing capacities from < 100N up to 600kN.
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No. 8 story: Berne clock tower
After five years of meticulous planning and aggressive fund-raising, spearheaded by the Berne Community Development Corporation, the Muensterberg Plaza clock tower in Berne became a reality in 2010, making it the No. 8 story of the year as chosen by employees of the Decatur Daily Democrat.
Ground was ceremoniously broken in mid-March and work on the 160-foot clock tower, funded exclusively by private donations, began almost immediately.
On June 18, hundreds of interested onlookers gathered at the clock tower site to watch the placement of roof panels and the steeple atop the $3 million project. The excitement in the air was palpable.
A mere six weeks later, on July 31, the tower was formally dedicated as the highlight of this year's Swiss Days festival. Hundreds of visitors and guests were on hand for the celebration, which included speeches from dignitaries and local organizers, and was culminated with a laser-light show cast against the clock tower's walls.
Featured speaker Keith Reinhard, a Berne native who has gained worldwide acclaim in the advertising industry, was introduced to a standing ovation as "Berne's most famous son."
Reinhard, chairman emeritus of DDB Worldwide, and his wife Rose-Lee, are the single biggest donors to the clock tower project. He spoke about the eight words etched into the sides of the clock tower — Faith, Courage, Commitment, Integrity, Hard Work, Heritage, Hope and Vision — and called them "lasting values for changing times; it's what you learn in Berne."
Reinhard said the tower "is a bold new structure which honors the past and enhances the future. The eight values are as important today as they were to the settlers who founded Berne. But the clock itself is, our course, a symbol of constant change."
"Today is truly an historic day in Berne. I salute the courage of those who had this bold idea ... and brought it to life," he said.
Jim Beitler, who with Roger Muselman served as co-chairmen of the project fund-raising committee, welcomed "all of those here who love this unique and distinctive town. We are all so glad you're here to celebrate this significant event."
In addition to being merely a clock, Beitler said, the new structure is a compass.
"The value panels show us the path and direction to find our way today. These are timeless, shared values for us all," he said. "To the people of Berne: we need to seize the calling and live our lives with this compass."
On Oct. 17, another piece of the plaza was unveiled. A Settlers Monument — a six-foot-tall limestone carving perched on a 12-foot base which depicts a man with his hands outstretched and a woman holding a baby.
"May the Settlers Monument always remind visitors to this site of our Mennonite ancestors and the sacrifices and hardships they endured for us," said Jerome Lehman of Terre Haute, who personally financed the statue. "It is will deep gratitude and reverence to all my ancestors who suffered hardship to settle in the Berne area that my wife and I underwrote the Settlers Monument."
David Baumgarter, president of the Berne Community Development Corp. which has served as the driving force behind the Muensterberg Plaza project, said it is his hope that "this and future generations can take inspiration from this monument for years to come."


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This system includes:
Water Softener Tank Assembly
- Fleck 9100 SXT Digital Control Valve
- 3/4"or 1" Stainless Steel Bypass
- (2) 12" x 52" Fiberglass Mineral Tanks
- (2) 52" x 1.05" Riser Tubes and Caps
- Funnel
- 4 Cu. ft of ResinTech CGS High Capacity Water Softening Resin
Brine Tank Assembly
- 230lb. Capacity Brine Tank with Brine Tank Cover
- Salt Grid Base w/ (4) Legs
- Float Tube
- Float Tube Assembly
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Should I treat all the water that comes in the house?
We recommend that the nearest out side faucet should be bypassed and if you have a sprinkler system for your lawn that should be bypassed also. We like to see one of the outside faucets use condition water for such things as washing cars (no spots), washing windows and siding, kids pools etc. The last thing you need to do is clean the spots from windows that has just been washed with hard water.
What is hard water?
Hard water is water that contains more than 1 GPG (grains per gallon) of dissolved minerals. (Usually calcium, magnesium).
How is hard water measured?
Hard water is usually measured in either PPM (parts per million) or GPG (grains per gallon).
17.1 PPM or Mg/L = 1 GPG or PPM or Mg/L divided by 17.1 = GPG (grains per gallon).
I've read ads that claim that Magnetic (magic?) Softeners would solve hard water problems. What is your experience?
Magnetic "conditioners" have been around for over 30 years and we have yet to see one that works. When we see one and only one equal claims maybe we will carry them, until that time we will not get involved in an unproven technology.
Why does the water softener have to add salt to the water?
A softener works by passing the hard water through resin beads which have soft sodium/potassium ions attached to them. While the water is in contact with the resin beads an ion exchange takes place with the hard mineral ions (typically calcium and/or magnesium) trading places with the soft sodium/potassium ions. After a period of use the sodium ions are depleted being replaced by calcium and magnesium. The resin then needs to be regenerated with the sodium ions so the resin will again be able to exchange the hard for the soft. However you can use potassium chloride.
How long does it take for a softener to regenerate and how much water do they use?
It depends on which water softener you purchase. There are four categories manual, electric mechanical, digital, and twin demand. Each one has a different time span for regeneration. Some units are more flexible than others and you should call us at 1-800-767-8731 to discuss what options are available. One thing to remember is that the larger the unit the longer time between regeneration. You will use more water to back wash a larger system.
Is a water softener a purifier?
A water softener is not a purifier and should not be sold or purchased to be one. A water softener is used for the reduction of hardness, iron and manganese. Water softeners will not remove chlorine, bacteria, or solids.
Why would I want to soften my water?
The water feels great!!!! You will be amazed how much time and money you will save on soap, shampoo, laundry detergent, fabric softeners, dish washing soap, hand soap and lotions. Soft water greatly reduces the scaling in pipes and faucets. You spend less time scrubbing with abrasives cleaners, and you will have no soap scum in tubs and showers. Facts show much longer life on hot water heaters, greater saving on fuel bills, extends the life on dishwashers, humidifiers, clothes and so much more. And if you like luxurious bubble baths, shinier hair and cleaner skin, soft water is the way to go.
Someone told me that softened water feels slimy. Is this true?
When you wash your skin with hard water, there is a layer of soap and minerals that is left on your skin. This is what causes the supposed squeaky-clean feeling. With soft water, the soap is completely rinsed away leaving just the natural oils your skin produces.
I've heard that a water softener adds sodium to my water supply. Is this true?
Yes. A household water softener removes the hardness minerals - calcium and magnesium - from water and replaces them with sodium ions or potassium ions (if you use potassium chloride).
How much sodium is added to the water by the softener?
That depends on the hardness of the original water. This table shows the additional amount of sodium consumed by drinking one quart of softened water.
Initial Hardness Sodium Added
- 1.0 grains per gallon7.5 milligrams/quart
- 5.0 grains per gallon 37.5 milligrams/quart
- 10.0 grains per gallon 75.0 milligrams/quart
- 20.0 grains per gallon150.0 milligrams/quart
- 40.0 grains per gallon300.0 milligrams/quart
- 1 slice of white bread has 161 milligrams of sodium
- 3/4 cup of canned baked beans = 1130 milligrams
- 1 tablespoon of catsup = 204 milligrams
- 1 medium frankfurter = 610 milligrams
- and 1 Cup of whole milk = 127 milligrams
- Even a common Alka Seltzer tablet contains 532 milligrams of sodium
Do I have to use salt?
No, stores that sell softener salt will also sell a salt substitute (potassium chloride). This is just as effective as the regular salt, but add potassium instead of sodium. The downside is that potassium chloride costs between 2 and 3 times more than the regular softener salt.
What should I look for in a water softener?
One of the main features you should look for is capacity (measured in grains) and how it determines when to regenerate. We carry 24,000, 32,000 48,000, 64,000, 96,000, 128,000 grain capacity plus water softeners. Most units meter how much water has been used to determine when it should regenerate. This is what we call demand regeneration.
Some units regenerate after a fixed period of time regardless of how much water you've actually used. This type of unit will may use more water and salt.
What difference does size make?
Example… 32,000 grains softener in combination with knowing your hardness level will tell you how often it will regenerate, and consequently how often you will have to add salt.
If you have a family of four and your hardness level is 10. Divide the 32,000 by your hardness (10), giving you 3,200 gallons of treated water. The average person uses about 75 gallons per day, so divide the 3,200 by 300 (75 gallons x 4 people). This gives you 11 days between regeneration. Our softener uses about 9 lbs. of salt per regeneration.
How much water does it take to dissolve 9 pounds of salt?
One gallon of water will dissolve 3 pounds of salt. To dissolve 9 pounds of salt, you will need 3 gallons of water.
Do I need an exact amount of salt in the brine tank for the softener to regenerate properly?
The amount of salt placed into the brine storage tank has nothing to do with the amount of salt used during the regeneration cycle. Water will dissolve and absorb salt only until it becomes saturated. A given amount of brine (salt saturated water) contains a specific amount of salt. Just make sure that there is at least enough salt for a regeneration cycle.
Should a softeners capacity be large enough so that it does not regenerate more than every two days?
Yes, most dealers like to see four days or more.
What is an ideal period between regenerations?
Once a week is a good rule of thumb.
Do long periods between regeneration (say a month) have any negative effects on the softener?
A water softener should be regenerated when the softener has reached its capacity and is unable to keep exchanging the hard ions for the soft ions. How often a water softener regenerates is dependent on how many grains per gallon of hardness is present in your water and the capacity of your water softener. If the capacity of the water softener is 40,000 grain, and you have 10 grains per gallon of hardness, then your softener would regenerate after 4,000 gallons of water had passed through it. How quickly you would use 4,000 gallons of water would really depend on your water usage. Long periods between regeneration would not have any effect on the softener if water were being used and traveling through the softener. If water is not being used, sitting in the softener, then the water in the softener could be bacteriological fouled. Fouling would depend greatly on condition of your well water or water source.
What should I do if I have not used water through my water softener for a month?
Add 2oz. of chlorine bleach to brine tank. (pour it down the brine well).
What makes your softeners (or filters) better than others that charge as much as two to four times the price?
The first thing to look when purchasing a system is the company. Aqua Science is a 26 year old company with over 50,000 customers. Our only business is water.
All softeners, regardless of price, should soften your water (i.e. reduce the hardness to 0 grains).
The question is how long will the unit last?
How often does it regenerate?
How large is the grain capacity?
What is the warranty?
Does the softener regenerate based on time rather than how much water has been used?
How easy is it to change the settings and service the unit?
How quickly can you get your questions answered and your problems solved?
What's the difference between demand versus timer units?
The difference is that a demand softener only regenerates when you use enough water to cause it to regenerate. The automatic timer or day clock model units will regenerate at a specific day even though you have not used any amount of water. ( however the day time models are some time better with ph neutralizers, backwash carbon filters, iron filters etc). Savings in salt and water is the big difference and this is very important in your purchase decision.
Why do you recommend a two tank system over a one tank system?
Salt water is corrosive. If you live by a beach and have a car, you see the results all the time. With one tank system the controls are very close to the salts. We feel that it's far better to keep the electronics away from the effects of the salt. Another important thing to consider is with a cabinet model unit the mineral tank is in the center of the salt. Tanks will sweat from time to time. The sweat gets into the salt, causing the salt starts to dissolve. The sweat will stop sooner or later depending on the humidity in the air. The wet salt will bridge causing a problem that could cost you a service call. With a bridged brine tank there will not be enough brine to regenerate your system and your water quality will suffer.
Can a water softener harm my septic tank?
After targeted research, the answer is NO - soften with confidence.
On-site household sewage disposal systems work simply. The main soil pipe from a home's plumbing system empties into a concrete or steel tank buried a prescribed distance from the house and beneath the frost line. The common single-compartment tank has a baffle near the inlet pipe, which prevents the effluent from backing up, and reduces the turbulence of the incoming waste. Once the effluent enters the tank, the heavier solids sink to the bottom, while more buoyant substances rise to the surface. Various bacteria present in the effluent, as well as other organisms, which have been introduced to the tank, digest the waste material and chemically change it. The bacterial action, working in the absence of oxygen, is referred to as an anaerobic process. Another vented system is operation all similar, but the decomposition is aerobic, i.e., requires air.
After the bacterial action occurs, relatively clear water is discharged through the outlet pipe of the tank. It flows to a distribution box, where it is diverted to the drainage field through perforated, loosely connected pipes. The loose joints and perforations permit seepage into the surrounding soil. To enhance the water dispersion, the pipes are generally laid in beds of gravel or loose rock.
This covers the disposal system side of the story. The other side concerns water before it gets to the tap, and features the water softening system.
A typical water softener uses a resinous material that attracts sodium ions. The ion exchange resin reacts with the influent water exchanging the sodium ions for the calcium and magnesium ions. Calcium and magnesium are naturally occurring minerals present in many water sources. The presence of these ions makes water "hard." Exchanging the calcium and magnesium ions for sodium or potassium ions "softens" the water. During the regeneration cycle, the hardness ions are removed from the softener exchange resin, and discharged with the backwash and some excess regenerant salt (sodium chloride or potassium chloride) that is necessary to drive the regeneration reaction.
Faulty Assumptions:
In the 1970s, a number of counties and states became concerned about the effects of the softened water on septic systems. Although the assumptions proved wrong, there were three primary reasons for what turned out to be unfounded concerns and false assumptions. It is commonly known that bacterial life forms are threatened if their surroundings have too much or too little salt. It was feared that the higher concentration of salt in the effluent or softened water would be harmful or fatal to the tank's bacterial action.
The second concern was that the backwash flow rate during regeneration would introduce water faster than the tank could handle. This would force effluent out of the tank before the bacterial action could be completed. In other words, "unprocessed waste water" would be sent out into the drainage field.
Finally, it was feared that the salt brine produced by the softener would lower the drainage field's ability to absorb water. This assumption came from agricultural studies on irrigation systems with high sodium content.
These were "common sense" arguments about a suspected problem, and weren't verified facts resulting from scientific testing. As a result of these assumptions and to address this situation, the Water Quality Association (WQA) sponsored research at the University of Wisconsin (Madison) and at the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF). These groups conducted comprehensive studies to confirm or reject these assumptions.
Results Favor Softening
The opposite of the assumptions listed above was shown to be true as a result of scientific testing.
First, the effect of softened water on bacteria was actually beneficial rather than detrimental. The normal salt content found that in "unsoftened" effluent is less than ideal for bacterial growth. The addition of sodium to the system was found to bring the bacterial environment closer to the optimal range. Soft water was, in effect, "healthy" for the organisms.
Second, the volume of backwash during regeneration did not disrupt the time involved in bacterial processing of effluent; it was easily within the limits that the tank could handle. It was noted that an automatic dishwasher would pose a greater threat on these grounds than would a water softener.
Concerns about salt and soil absorption rates were also dispelled. The increased sodium content in the tank's discharge was shown to have no detrimental effect on the soil's ability to absorb water in a normal drainage field. Interestingly, certain soil conditions benefited from it. Additionally, when the softener's calcium-rich regeneration backwash emptied into the septic system, the discharge could actually improve the soil's percolation. (Gypsum, a high calcium mineral, has long been used to increase the porosity of clay soils.)
The conclusions drawn from these tests is that softened water is NOT harmful to a normally operating septic system or drainage field. Obviously, this is good news to anyone who has suffered through dingy dishes or clothes, or struggled with precipitate build-up in pipes due to hard water. Homeowners can enjoy all the benefits of soft water without worrying that it will disrupt the efficiency of the household septic system.
REF: Water Review technical, (1988) volume 3,
Ref: Water Quality Research council; Revised September 1992.
Will a softener remove iron/red stains from my water?
If the iron is in its soluble form or clear iron (ferrous iron or Fe++) then in most cases it will, however it depends on how much iron you have. To remove ferric iron (Fe+++), you must use an iron filter. There are many different types of iron filters that can be used, all work with limitation, which you should know about before you chose one. We suggest you call us at 1-800-767-8731 for different types that will fit your special needs.
Will a softener remove tannin?
There is Anion tannin resins you can add to a water softener in the softener tank, which does a nice job in taking out tannins from water.
What kind of resin does your softeners include?
Our softener comes with CATION resin.
What if my hardness is greater than 10 grains per gallon?
If your water is harder than 10 grains per gallon then it will tend to foul the RO filter prematurely and will void any warranty. This is the case with almost all brands of RO systems. If your water is that hard we would recommend a water softener.


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Recently I had a conversation with a client here at Bruce Clay, Inc. who came to us with a link development program in place. In reviewing what they were doing we very quickly noticed they had fallen into a very common pitfall, one that we've been seeing with more and more frequency. The client had hired a third party vendor (offshore) whose development program consisted of going to various blogs and forums all over the Internet to place replies with a link back to the pertinent page on the client's site.
Now when stated this simply, it is easy recognize that there are a number of flaws with this plan, not the least of which is the insincerity of it all. While most readers will recognize right off the problems, we have to keep in mind that many companies out there have little to no real understanding of what a poor link is or how low-quality link development can be a waste of time, effort, and money.
Bruce Clay Australia does SEO (Search Engine Optimisation) and works on some very large websites, many too large to hand craft or edit each individual page. Many would of these sites have in excess of 100,000 pages indexed and some in excess of a million pages indexed.
While managing millions of pages can be a little like steering a large ship (i.e., you head in a general direction) the user, on average takes a selfish perspective and wants unique, customised content on the pages applicable to their want or need.
Search engines on average deliver a significant percentage of a website's total visitors, and those entering a site from a search engine results page (SERP) can be from different cultural backgrounds, languages and countries. These users have found the site by searching on a relevant search phrase and are usually unforgiving. If you don't look, behave or have what they want, they are gone, but at the same time -- given they are searching -- if they like what they see, the potential for conversion is high.
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Facebook has been a hot topic for some time, but is once again in the spotlight due to its recent and official launch into the search space through a new partnership. The Facebook-Microsoft (Bing) partnership was announced the second week in October. Its purpose: making search more social.
The first new feature allows someone using Bing for search to see who out of his or her friends on Facebook happens to like a company that shows up on a search results page. So, for example, someone searching for coffee will be able to see if her friend Sally likes any of the companies that come up on the SERP.
The partnership also aims to provide more relevant search results to find people on the 'net. So, if you're looking to connect with someone and you perform a query with that person's name, Bing will use Facebook information to provide only the most relevant results for any given name based on connections within your Facebook network (i.e., those with whom you have mutual friends). These changes are set to begin rolling out in the coming weeks.
At an event held the second week in October to talk about the announcement, Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook, said the partnership with Microsoft was perfect for them because Microsoft is "the underdog" and because of that, says Zuckerberg, "They're in a structural position where they're incentivized to just go all out and innovate."
At the event, Zuckerberg further addressed the concern over the Instant Personalization program. Perhaps it was another way to put the kibosh on additional concerns about the new search features on Bing. Zuckerberg says that Bing cannot use any information about you that exists on your Facebook profile that you don't have set to "public" viewing.
On a side note: there have been additional updates to Facebook functionality that have eyebrows raised once again over privacy with the introduction of new Facebook groups. This feature allows a user to create a group of people within his or her network to share information with, but without the person opting in. The problem is that notifications of people's activity within those groups (e.g., someone says they think a picture of Sally's grandma is adorable) is by default sent to all the members of the group's personal e-mails (there is an option to opt-out).
Returning to the Facebook-Microsoft partnership; it seems to be one step further in making search more personal for the online user. Google has long since been working on the idea of personalized search, but now Bing can get in on the action through this newer concept of social search, and the partnership moves Facebook one step closer to online domination.
It's been a busy month on the Internet.
AOL acquired several companies:
Yahoo continued to lose executives - this time, Hilary Schneider, head of Yahoo's North American Region, David Ko, head of Yahoo's mobile division, and Jimmy Pitaro, Yahoo's media chief -- prompting speculation about CEO Carol Bartz's future.
Bing xRank was officially shut down.
In the search engine marketing industry, 3 Dog Media was acquired by BlueGlass Inc and Todd Friesen accepted a VP position with Performics.
Ev Williams stepped down as Twitter CEO; COO Dick Costolo now takes the top job. Twitter also rolled out a totally new interface which integrates other forms of media more elegantly.
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And while we're on the topic of Google, it recently updated its SEO Starter Guide , now with new content and more examples. It promises clearer content for ease of reading, too.
Kudos to Sysomos for being part of the solution to quantify and study social media engagement with its in-depth study of replies and retweets on Twitter.
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News came that Google has been testing cars on auto pilot.
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Facebook partnered with Bing and is providing the engine with data about its 500 millions users.
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Australian Internet users embrace online video -- Four out of five Australian Internet users viewed online videos in July, according to research conducted by digital measurement firm comScore. The study found that the average viewer watched more than seven hours of video during the month.
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text: Hello, the information about the KNC1 DVB-C Plus card (a card with analog video input) in the linuxtv.org dvb wiki is wrong. It says it works under linux, which is not correct. The analog input (Composite and S-Video) is currently unsupported under Linux (at least for the recent MK3 version). (See bug reports [3,4]). The lack of support for the analog input by the driver is crucial, since nobody would buy such a card without explicitly needing this analog input; the model without analog input is much less expensive. So saying the card works can lead to someone buying a card not fully supported by Linux (unfortunately this has happened to me). Please correct this information in the wiki! This wiki is not editable by public. The following pages are affected: http://linuxtv.org/wiki/index.php/KNC1_TV-Station_DVB-C_Plus http://linuxtv.org/wiki/index.php/DVB-C_PCI_Cards http://linuxtv.org/wiki/index.php/KNC1 I can say that the analog input on my MK3 version did not work with any kernel version or patch I tested since its first Linux support in 2007-02 [1] (however the input works under windows). I do not know if the analog input of the older version of the card did work or still does. It should be noted that the MK3 version of the KNC1 DVB-C with tda10023 is only supported from kernel 2.6.22 on (and a little earlier with a patch), but the older version of the card with tda10021 was supported much earlier, already (at least) in kernel 2.6.12. KNC1 DVB-C Plus (older) = PCI subsystem ID 1894:0021 KNC1 DVB-C Plus MK3 (newer) = PCI subsystem ID 1894:0023 If someone owns a KNC One DVB Plus card, please can you say if your analog input (Composite or S-Video) ever worked under Linux, or if it stopped working with a specific kernel version? Thank you. L. References 1. 2007-02: First patch available supporting the MK3 versions of KNC1 DVB cards (and identical Terratec/Satelco): tda1002x.008.diff for hg/v4l-dvb http://www.vdr-portal.de/board/thread.php?threadid=60227&page=8 http://www.linuxtv.org/pipermail/linux-dvb/2007-February/015886.html 2. http://www.vdr-wiki.de/wiki/index.php/DVB-C_Budget-PCI-Karten 3. http://www.linuxtv.org/pipermail/linux-dvb/2008-March/025032.html 4. http://www.linuxtv.org/pipermail/linux-dvb/2007-December/022183.html


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I'm not completely unfamilar with shirts. I've made at least a dozen men's shirts from this Kwik Sew pattern:
This Kwik Sew pattern does have yokes (which really aren't that hard to deal with), but has no collar stand, front plackets, or cuffs. I made my first collar with a collar stand when I made the Amy Butler tunic. Really, the only thing I haven't done on a shirt is flat-felled seams, cuffs, and sleeve plackets. I pulled out David Coffin's wonderful book "Shirtmaking" which I have had for years and read up. I also rediscovered that I had his video which demonstrates his techniques from the book. (I borrowed this video so long ago from VickiW that I owe her a fortune in late fees for its return!)
I decided after reading Mr. Coffin's instructions on flat-felled seams, I was going to have to do them without the special flat-felling foot. Using the foot requires a different seam allowance for your edges. For example, the piece that folds over requires a 7/8 seam allowance and the other side requires a 1/4 seam allowance. I don't have the patience to redraw all the pattern pieces to accomodate these seam allowance changes.
So I did all my seams with the standard 5/8 seam allowance, then I trimmed one edge to about 1/4 inch, then I folded the other edge over the smaller by hand and pressed to one side. To hold the seam allowances in place while I top stitched them from the right side, I used 1/4 inch wide Steam-A-Seam which was much better than pins. I got to practice this on the shoulder seams, the sleeves seams, and the side seams. Pretty cool, although kind of time consuming. The top stitched seams looked awesome, especially since I took Mr. Coffin's advice and shortened my stitch length considerably - probably to 22 stitches to the inch. Also, on the shoulder seams and sleeve cap seams, I edge stitched them as well. This definitely made it look more ready-to-wear and provided a very strong seam.
At this point I had The Carpenter try it on and I think it is going to be too small. His chest is 39 1/2 inches, and the size chart indicates that he would be a medium, but I still think it is going to be too small. I know what I should do: finish this shirt using David Coffin's techniques on the shirt cuffs and collar, and chalk it up to a learning experience even if it doesn't fit. Learning on this shirt will make the next one (the REAL one) go so much easier. That is what my brain is telling me to do. My motivation, however, has plummeted. I hate working on garments that won't actually get worn, otherwise known as muslins. No matter how much I learn from them.
Any advice, y'all????
Any advice, y'all????
Parting Shot: We went to New England a few weekends ago and we had GLORIOUS autumn weather. Here is a shot somewhere off the coast of Massachusetts, between Gloucester and Rockport:


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Chinese factory activity shrank in May for the first time in seven months, overshadowing signs that the euro zone's downturn tempered slightly in May, business surveys showed on Thursday.
World stock markets tumbled after the Chinese data and also in response to U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke, who hinted on Wednesday the Fed could soon pare back its bond-buying with new money if the economy maintains momentum.
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China's flash HSBC Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) entrenched fears recovery in the world's No.2 economy has stalled, and augured poorly for global growth in the months ahead.
Even though the decline in euro zone businesses eased off a little, the PMIs showed a chronic lack of new orders will inhibit any meaningful recovery for some time.
While U.S. data later on Thursday are expected to show manufacturing growth continued in the world's largest economy through May, that is unlikely to counter the uncertainty stemming from Bernanke's comments and the weak Chinese data.
The flash Chinese manufacturing PMI for May fell to 49.6 from 50.4 in April, slipping under the 50-point level demarcating expansion from contraction for the first since October.
"Hopes of a significant recovery (in China) are looking misplaced, but on the other hand the European numbers are slightly stronger than the consensus expected," said Andrew Kenningham, global economist at Capital Economics in London.
"So if you look at the global picture overall, it's slightly weaker than expected, but not dramatically so."
The downturn sharpens Beijing's policy dilemma over whether to act to stabilize activity, or tolerate an orderly slowdown while focusing on reducing the country's dependence on exports and investment for growth - changes that would bring longer-term benefits.
Yao Wei, economist at Societe Generale in Hong Kong, said the debate favors policy inaction from Beijing for now, as long as economic growth remains above 7 percent.
"We don't think it will trigger any cyclical policy move as long as the job market is fine," she said. "China is really on a path of structural deceleration. It's possible (to meet the growth target) but it's becoming increasingly difficult."
The data, coupled with hawkish comments from Bernanke, pulled MSCI's world equity index down 1.25 percent, with Japan's Nikkei index plummeting by more than seven percent.
The euro zone PMI suggested the bloc's economy is likely to contract again in the second quarter.
Markit's flash Eurozone Services PMI, which surveys around 2,000 companies ranging from major banks to caterers, rose in May to 47.5, a three-month high, from 47.0 in April.
While that was a little better than economists polled by Reuters expected, the PMI has now spent 16 straight months below the 50 mark that divides growth and contraction.
"We see this as confirmation of our expectation that the euro zone economy will end its downtrend in the spring," said Christoph Weil, analyst at Commerzbank.
"That said, a noticeable recovery is still not in sight; the economy will only grow slightly in the coming quarters and it will continue to feel like a recession."
Overall, survey compiler Markit said the surveys pointed to a similar economic performance in the second quarter as the 0.3 percent contraction the euro zone logged in the January-March period.
That is in stark contrast with the United States, where there have been clear signs of growth, raising the prospect that the Federal Reserve could scale back its $85 billion in bond buys each month in its "next few meetings", according to Bernanke.
(Additional reporting by Aileen Wang and Koh Gui Qing in Beijing. Editing by Mike Peacock)


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Anita Hogue 3/19/2005 4:43:28 AMBeautiful color, Robb! How did you do this? #226682
Casey A. Hanson 3/19/2005 7:38:00 AMLooks cool, what is it? #1190816
Robb H. McCaghren 3/19/2005 9:49:48 AMActually, it's a photo of the wallpaper on my laptop. It's a .5 second exposure, during which I zoomed in on the subject while twisting the camera to the right a quarter turn. It created a pretty neat effect and was completely low-tech. #1191048
Vicki Hunt 4/21/2005 1:58:28 PMWell, Robb, I just love blue better than any color and this is wonderful! Great effects, and Congratulations! #1277232
Robb H. McCaghren 4/21/2005 2:47:52 PMThanks Vicki!
I'm actually very happy. Even if I only make finalist, I'll be very happy. The odds of me being a finalist are pretty slim, so... I'm happy. Gives me motivation to keep trying! #1277423
Vicki Hunt 4/22/2005 2:38:16 AMWell! Look at this!!!I am so happy for you! Congratulations on your win! #1279368
Nancy Grace Chen 4/22/2005 11:39:34 AMVery neat abstract light painting project!! Congrats to you!
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Leonard Pierce 4/24/2005 8:23:51 PMCongratulations on your Second Place win!!! #1288284
Robb H. McCaghren 4/24/2005 10:54:29 PMThank you all very much. :D #1288362
Justin Taylor 5/18/2005 5:03:24 PMI found that same picture on a different website bt it did not have the "twist"
it was on www.digitalblasphemy.com #1366385
Robb H. McCaghren 5/19/2005 2:39:37 AMCongratulations, detective. You've done a great justice here!
Oh, wait. Nevermind, I already stated that it was my desktop wallpaper.
Darn, and you were so close.
Better luck next time, Watson. #1367353
Justin Taylor 5/19/2005 9:43:27 AMwhat......you are saying u took a picture of an animated picture.....omg.....oh well whatever floats your boat.. #1368778
Justin Taylor 5/26/2005 7:00:32 PMI WOULD LIKE TO SAY SORRY I WAS RUDE TO YOU....I HAVE A NEW PERSPECTIVE OPN "ART" #1400496
Sabah Enam 10/2/2007 11:01:07 AMi had dl the original one ages ago for my desktop, asolutely loved the pic. now I like this twisted version also! #4873786
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Iraq is the birthplace of many of the Earth's oldest civilizations, including the Babylonians and the Assyrians. However, the twentieth century has been an era of coups, wars, and turmoil for the country. A long war with neighboring Iran in the 1980's cost hundreds of thousands of lives and billions of dollars. The invasion of Kuwait in 1990 and subsequent Gulf War caused further casualties, followed by civil war inside the country and a decade of international sanctions.
Iraq was invaded in 2003 by a U.S/U.K.-led coalition of forces, who removed Saddam Hussein from power, completely lying about it in the process. Although some transfer of power to an Iraqi interim government has occurred, the country remains occupied by 140,000 US and UK soldiers, supposedly drawing down this August. Rebuilding on a massive scale inside larger cites has occurred. Travelers be warned, this is a current war zone.


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LONDON (Reuters) - The British team behind a project to build a 1,000 mph car have cleared a key hurdle with a successful test of the rocket they hope will push the vehicle well beyond the sound barrier.
The rocket will be twinned with a fighter jet engine from a Eurofighter Typhoon on the Bloodhound supersonic car in a bid to smash the existing world land speed record of 763 mph set 15 years ago by the same team in Thrust SSC.
The test-firing, which produced a jet of flame from the rocket fixed to a test rig in a bomb-proof military hangar at an airport in the southwest English town of Newquay, lasted a matter of seconds.
"That's exactly what I was hoping to see," said Andy Green, the Royal Air Force fighter pilot who will sit in the driving seat for the record bid. "That was a hugely successful, very, very important experiment for us."
The test brought together three components; the rocket itself, a tank containing the peroxide-based rocket fuel and a Cosworth Formula One engine used purely to pump the fuel into the combustion chamber.
Test data showed the rocket produced 14,200 pounds of thrust with the Cosworth engine running at over 16,000 revolutions per minute. Further tests through the end of this year and into 2013 will ramp up the power.
For the record bid, the rocket is designed to generate 27,500 pounds of thrust, equivalent to 80,000 horsepower or the combined output of 95 Formula One cars.
The team say they have enough funding from sponsors to complete the car, which so far only exists on paper.
Bloodhound will attack 1,000 mph on a dry lake bed called Hakskeen Pan in South Africa's Northern Cape region in 2014.
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NYY Steak is now accepting reservations for both Game Day and Non-Game day dining, and will take reservations up to 30 days in advance. The restaurant's ideal location - inside Gate 6 adjacent to the New York Yankees Team Store overlooking the Great Hall - provides easy access via any mode of transportation. For more information or reservations call 646.97.STEAK (78325).
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Do you see how jumpy the Fed is about QE3?
The latest cat on the hot roof was the normally mild mannered Sandra Pianalto, the president of the Cleveland Federal Reserve Bank.
In a speech in Florida Friday morning, Pianalto listed what seemed like a dozen risks stemming from the Fed bond-buying program and suggested maybe the sooner it ended, the better.
This comes after the minutes of the Fed's December meeting revealed some Fed officials wouldn't mind if QE3 was shut down before the end of the year.
And Fed Governor Jeremy Stein warned earlier this month that some markets may be overheating as a result of the Fed's ultra-loose policy stance.
This anxiety goes against the key innovation of the central bank's latest program to buy $85 billion of bonds, namely that it had no end-date.
This "open-ended" feature is supposed to get the market to relax and just enjoy the ride without thinking about the eventual denouement.
The Fed has simply said it will continue buying $85 billion per-month of Treasurys and mortgage-related debt until the labor market is substantially improved.
Trying to be more specific about the end-date is likely \"a bridge too far\" for the central bank, said James Bullard, the president of the St. Louis Fed Bank.
It was a necessary innovation. As the end of the first two Fed bond-buying programs approached, financial markets definitely got stressed.
For a long time, Fed officials swore up and down that it was just a coincidence that markets were upset when QE was ending. They pointed to other factors, like Europe's debt crisis, for the market unease.
But now financial markets seem content with the open-ended nature of the program, and are pushing stocks higher.
And it's the central bankers that are stressed.
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Despite the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 suffering their worst day of the year on Tuesday, precious metals were able to decouple and climb higher. Gold futures for June delivery increased almost $17 to settle at $1,660, while silver gained 16 cents to close at $31.68. Although gold prices declined in March and had the media buzzing once again about a possible bubble, the world continues to be more interested in precious metals than ever before.
Outside of the United States, countries take their gold business very seriously. Earlier this week, a 30 year old Chinese woman was given the death sentence by a court in Wenzhou. According to Xinhua news agency, Wang Caiping cheated investors out of 100.11 million yuan, losing 94 million yuan in futures and gold trading. Xinhua explained that she borrowed the money in 2010 promising to invest in equipment and property, but used the money instead to speculate in futures and gold trading with her brother. Caiping's defense lawyers claimed the investment activities were legal, but the court ruled that she had committed fraud and sentenced her to death for the large amount of money involved. Unlike the MF Global fiasco in the U.S., financial crimes in China carry heavy punishments.
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The Chinese demand for gold still remains strong. According to GoldCore, China imported 40,000 kilos of gold bullion from Hong Kong in February, compared to only 3,115 kilos in the same month a year earlier. GoldCore explains, "Shipments were 72,617 kilograms in the first two months, compared with 10,564 kilograms a year ago or nearly a seven fold increase from the record levels seen last year. China's appetite for gold remains strong and Chinese demand alone is likely to put a floor under the gold market." The firm goes on to say that Chinese consumer demand for gold beat India for the first time in nearly three years in the fourth quarter and may surpass India as the largest gold buyer on an annual basis this year.
While well-known American investors such as Warren Buffett view gold as a "lifeless" asset, countries such as India view the precious metal as a way of life. Indian retailers went on a 20 day strike due to the government declaring in March that it would double import taxes on gold and place excise taxes on most gold jewelry. The new excise tax would also cause more regulation and red tape on jewelers. The new taxes caused an up roar and gold imports declined more than 50 percent. However, India's gold-jewelry trade associations recently agreed to end the strike after Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee promised to reconsider the new taxes. Prithviraj Kothari, president of the Bombay Bullion Association said, "All shops have reopened. Gold demand should pick up. In April and May total, imports will be around 100 tons," according to WSJ. Gold is India's second largest import item by value after crude oil.
Although it can be easy to be caught up in risk on risk off trading mentalities in gold, investors should bare in mind that gold is the unofficial world reserve currency and represents deep cultural beliefs in countries such as China and India. In addition to deteriorating financial conditions, these cultural beliefs and strong demand will continue to support gold prices in the years ahead.
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The shipboard carriage of containerized exports from the United States continued to grow in 2012 based on data from Port Import/Export Reporting Service (PIERS) reviewed by the Federal Maritime Commission. In addition, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce, the total merchandise exports from all 50 states helped contribute to the record-setting value of goods and services exported in 2012, which reached $2.2 trillion. This is an improvement from 2011.
Nationally, jobs supported by exports increased to 9.8 million in 2012, up 1.3 million since 2009. Notably, President Obama's goal is to add two million export-supported jobs by the end of 2014. As a point of reference, the President announced the National Export Initiative in his 2010 State of the Union address.
Furthermore, for the second successive year, more than 12 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) of international containerized oceanborne cargo moved out of U.S. ports in 2012. As a percentage, U.S. containerized exports carried by ship were 13.6 percent above 2009 and 4.7 percent above pre-recession 2008 levels.
In looking at the overall state levels, eleven (11) states achieved double-digit export growth in 2012 as compared to 2011. Those states include: New Mexico, Arkansas, Nevada, North Dakota, West Virginia, Washington, Wyoming, Louisiana, Michigan, Colorado, and Kentucky. Particularly noticeable, New Mexico increased its export sales to Israel by 193 percent and Arkansas increased its exports to France by 117 percent. Additionally, Colorado increased its exports to Brazil by 63 percent and to Turkey by 20 percent, while West Virginia increased its exports to South Korea by 61 percent. These states demonstrate definitive export growth.
Nationwide, 2012 U.S. merchandise exports to countries with which the United States has a trade agreement continued to outpace other markets. This included exports to: Oman, Panama, Costa Rica, Chile, Jordan, Colombia, Australia, Peru and Mexico.
Going forward, we need to keep in mind the importance of making sure the requisite equipment is in place to allow U.S. manufacturers and farmers to transport their goods to our seaports for carriage overseas.
For reference, PIERS identified the top-10 carriers of containerized exports for 2012, in order, below:
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