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Healing properties of raspberry were known to the mankind from ancient times. Speaking about the properties of raspberry, we usually have in mind the delicious fruit, while many of us still don't know organic raspberry leaf tea health benefits. For example, raspberry leaves are a natural remedy to ease menstrual cramps and are widely used in traditional and folk medicine. Young, healthy leaves are usually harvested in late spring – early summer, washed and dried outdoors away from dust and sunlight. These leaves can then be brewed as tea. The best way to store them – in the paper bags.
Women should avoid drinking raspberry tea during pregnancy earlier than a 35-th week, as well as people with any individual intolerance to this plant and those who suffer from a chronic form of constipation, nephritis or gout. It is also important to consider that raspberry contains salicylate, the composition similar to aspirin. So in order to avoid an overdose, it's strongly recommended not to take aspirin with raspberry leaf tea.
Composition of Raspberry Leaves Tea
Raspberry leaves contain organic acids, fiber, manganese, a rich assortment of vitamins including vitamin C, E, K. Moreover, it is naturally high in folic acid, magnesium, iodine, flavonoids (quercetin, cyanidin, kaempferol) and other substances.
Raspberry leaves were recognized by doctors of traditional medicine as a strong diaphoretic and antipyretic. They also contain a lot of tannins and astringent agents, whereby the plant has good hemostatic properties, and also helps in case of an intestinal upset.
For example, red raspberry leaves and berries contain 7-12% sugar, about 2% organic acid, 10-14% vitamin "C". Raspberries are considered a good cleanser for mucus and catarrhal conditions, as they can help flush toxins from your body. It should be noted that its antioxidant activity is almost two times bigger compared to strawberries, tomatoes, and kiwis.
Useful Properties of Raspberry Leaf
Now people know well all the health benefits of organic raspberry leaf tea. Having various organic acids, mineral salts, and vitamin C, raspberry leaves are used in folk medicine as an effective antipyretic. Special enzymes, salicyls, contained in raspberry leaves, are natural aspirin and can help not only to break the fever but are also conducive to the effective perspiration.
Useful properties of raspberry leaf help to cope with diseases of the respiratory system (bronchitis and tracheitis) and get rid of a cough. A more concentrated infusion will help in the treatment of the gastrointestinal tract, get rid of gastritis and gastric bleeding.
Also, raspberry leaf tea is very useful for women's health, contributing to the removal of inflammatory processes in various diseases. In such cases, douching and various lotions are commonly used. Doctors also recommend using of raspberry leaf tea for cramps during menstruation.
How to Brew Raspberry Leaf Tea
Pour 8 ounces of boiling water over 2 teaspoons of raspberry leaf. Steep, covered, for at least 2-3 hours, then strain. Drink as regular tea after meal 4-5 times per day.
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Oda May here for another installment of Moda Bake Shops Basics. Today we welcome Liz from Simple Simon and Co. with tips for perfect pressing. I used to think that "pressing" and "ironing" were the same thing until one fateful night…
I was at my pattern drafting class which was taught by a wonderfully eccentric retired wedding dress designer. The instructor was helping me with a dress and sent me over to "press" a seam.
I walked over to the ironing board and began my version of "pressing". Within seconds I was being very LOUDLY reprimanded and then spent the next 2 hours learning (and practicing) the differences between "pressing" and "ironing".
At the time I wasn't thrilled with the lesson and would have rather worked on the dress but now I am so happy to have had her intervene and insist that I learn how to properly press. That lesson has made all the difference in my sewing.
Here's what I learned (and still use) concerning pressing:
#1. Pressing and ironing are not the same thing!
Pressing involves lifting and lowering your iron onto the desired area while ironing involves pushing your iron across the desired area. (When you press it's: lift, lower, press, lift, lower, press. When you iron its just a back and forth sliding motion.) With pressing it's the combination of the heat, pressure, and steam that allows you to mold and shape your fabric.
#2. When pressing, always press on the wrong side of your fabric.
Pressing on the wrong side of the fabric allows you to properly see all the seams and therefore to press them as crisply and correctly as possible.
#3. Before pressing your seams open always press them flat first.
If you press your seams flat before pressing them open you will be able to "set" the stitches into the fabric. It makes for a crisper fold and will help to eliminate puckers.
#4. Never press over the top of tape or pins.
Pins will leave imprints and scratch your iron while tape will melt and leave goo all over your iron and fabric.
#5. Take care of that seam allowance.
You can slide an envelope or piece of cardstock between your seam allowance and top fabric to avoid having your seam allowance press through and mark the front of your fabric.
(See the difference?)
#6. Use the correct setting on your iron.
Choose the correct setting for your fabric. If your iron is too cool your pressing won't be as sharp as it could be. If your iron is too hot your iron can stick to the fabric or cause it to melt, pucker, and even smoke! ( I know all of this from sad, sad, experience…especially with synthetic fabrics….) If you are unsure which setting to use test it first on a scrap of the fabric that you are planning to use and see how it reacts to your iron.
#7. Iron all fabric before beginning any project.
Before cutting any fabric for your next project iron it first. (Yes, I said iron and not press. In this case ironing is perfectly acceptable.) Ironing will help to ensure accurate cutting. Even if it may seem unnecessary, time consuming, or just a plain old pain I promise it will be worth it in the end and will always help to give your project (whatever that may be) a more professional look.
Pressing should indeed work hand in hand along with you and your sewing machine through any project…whether it be in constructing a garment or creating a quilt top. Proper pressing techniques can make the difference between a good finished product and a great one.
Now, depending on your project there are further pressing tips, tricks, and techniques that can be discussed. But in general the 7 tips I shared today are always good to follow as a rule of thumb.
Thank you Moda for having us over today to share a few things that we've learned along the way through our adventures in sewing!
Thanks, Liz! Be sure and check out more Simple Simon and Co. tutorials on the Moda Bake Shop.


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California Gov. Gray Davis has announced creation of a campaign designed to increased consumption of California agricultural products among the state's consumers.
Called Buy California, the program was developed by the Governor's Task Force on Central Valley Agriculture in conjunction with the California Agricultural Issues Forum. The Forum is composed of fruit and vegetable commodity organizations.
Kathleen Nave of the California Table Grape Commission headed the effort on behalf of both groups.
Nave said that the goal of Buy California is to create a multi-commodity generic marketing campaign that will create a point of differentiation for retailers and consumers during competitive periods when there is a choice between local California product and product from competing sources.
"The increased competition that California growers face from imports — both foreign and from other states — is well documented," Nave said, "as is the negative impact that competition has had on the agricultural economy of the state. This campaign will be designed to increase consumer demand and motivate retailers in the state to carry and promote California agricultural products more often."
According to Nave, the program will be implemented through a voluntary marketing agreement operated under the direction of the California Department of Food and Agriculture. "Nonprofit organizations that represent growers and shippers will be able to sign up on behalf of those growers to help create - and fund - the program. And the retail industry has agreed to serve in an advisory capacity to help create the program."
Nave said that while promotion of individual commodities will continue to be needed on a national and international level, California merits an extra, multi-commodity, effort.
"California is the most populous state in the union and, by some estimates, the fourth largest economy in the world," she said. "We have a huge consuming public here. It is time to create a voluntary, multi-commodity consumer education marketing campaign; a campaign that reminds Californians that by buying local product they are building the state's economic base, supporting the farm community, and getting the best product available."
"With the Governor's support and the retail industry's willingness to work with grower groups, we have an extraordinary opportunity to increase demand for California farm products in a multi-commodity fashion," said Nave.


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In 2012, IUCN issued a small grant to the Mui Ca Mau National Park Management Board to support five local community mangrove protection groups. Last week, as part of a grantee monitoring visit, I attended a monthly meeting at which the protection groups report back to the management board on illegal mangrove cutting and their efforts to close down the charcoal kilns that are driving the mangrove cutting. In June 2013, the protection groups demolished more than 200 kilns. These are small kilns that earn households VND3,000,000/month. But past experience indicates that many of these kilns will quickly be rebuilt because the households have no other economic alternative.
Located on the southern tip of Vietnam between the East Sea and Gulf of Thailand, Mui Ca Mau National Park is Ramsar site and encompasses over 15,000 hectares of mangroves. Before the park was establishment in 2003, thousands of households lived in the core zone—where they remain today. Of the four communes inside the park, Dat Mui Commune has the highest number of households living in the core zone: 3,900. Of these, only 200 households have been allocated land. The remaining 3,700 households either have no land, or only enough for housing, because there is no more land to allocate. 819 households have less than 0.5 hectare. Since they cannot farm shrimp, and fishing is only possible in June-July when fish are plentiful, thousands of households depend on cutting mangroves and producing charcoal for a living.
Although the mangrove protection groups have done a good job destroying kilns, they expressed real concern about how poor landless families will survive. Some alternative livelihoods were suggested, such as community-based tourism and raising "Mud creeper" sea snails (Cerithidea obtusa) in the mangrove forest. But until these alternatives materialize at a scale to make a difference, charcoal kilns will remain a major threat to the park.
Although the project has ended, the park director said that he will continue to pay for these protection groups because of their success in securing local community support for mangrove conservation.
Ms. Nguyen Bich Hien - Small Grant Facility Manager - MFF Viet Nam


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December 18, 1972 |Volume 7, Number 23
No clear victory in air bag verdict, restraint rule back to NHTSA for revision
President cabinet changes reach of DOT
Automotive News REPRINT: AAA air bag stance called as one-sided as NHTSA's
Court overthrows NHTSA's ban on retreaded tire citing failure to prove safety hazard
Advisory panel urges DOT to sharpen approach on fixing roadside hazards
CO safety group says state is free of roadside hazards
IIHS Smith to manage distribution services
November 27, 1972 |Volume 7, Number 22
NHTSA latest program plans show extensive delays in rule implementation
NHTSA proposes that auto makers supply VINs of defect vehicles
NHTSA investigating 63 possible defects
Washington Post REPRINT: Seat belts: 'they're so bad people don't use them'
N.Y. traffic adjudication program found unconstitutional
DOT requires federal agencies to comply with highway rules
Williams joins Institute
November 13, 1972 |Volume 7, Number 21
Researchers find much information goes unreported in motorcycle crash study
NHTSA finds motorcycle helmets substandard
Bumper bill signed into law despite DOT's reluctant endorsement
NTSB urges action on hazards associated with nonmoving vehicles
Slick, new Australian magazine tackles highway safety
CA Supreme Court says state liable for outdated highway design
Federal government sued for inadequate highway design
Neck study progress reports available
October 31, 1972 |Volume 7, Number 20
Wide differences found in car-by-car cost data analysis
Congress passes vehicle safety funds
Congress expands NHTSA's authority to exempt manufacturers from safety standards
Highway bill dies in House after passing Senate
Automobile Manufacturers Association (AMA) has new name, now MVMA
October 16, 1972 |Volume 7, Number 19
DOT lacks vigorous roadside hazard removal program
CHART: cost effectiveness of highway safety improvement
New film documents roadside hazard menace
"Boobytrap!" documentary on an environmental crisis
Funds to correct roadside hazard die in House-Senate dispute
DOT given limited power on vehicle damage regulation responsibilities
Hackel joins Institute
October 2, 1972 |Volume 7, Number 18
NTSB, NHTSA differ on urgency to correct school bus hazards
NHTSA says inadvertent gear shift OK during low speed test
Canada bans 26 child seat models, some models for sale in US
Physicians offer new child seat buying guide
Congress cuts highway safety program budget
NHTSA motor vehicle funds held up in Congress
IIHS findings of ineffective belt reminders 'no surprise' to NHTSA head, however Ford study says they work
September 18, 1972 |Volume 7, Number 17
IIHS study shows federally required belt reminder system has same success as no system
Federal belt reminder standard implemented with 'inept science', say researchers
NHTSA proposes standards to prevent vehicle hood intrusion of windshields during crashes
Federal action slow on speed control rule
NHTSA sends 1971 activities report to Congress
Defective vehicle ID numbers may be made public by NHTSA to help notify owners
Safety board says it's time to record recreational vehicle data
EXCERPT: Emergency medical service 'weakest link' in health care chain
September 5, 1972 |Volume 7, Number 16
A Texas car dealer won't sell small cars - buys TV air time to shows why
Chrysler official agrees its difficult to protect passengers in small cars
Jury awards crash victim due to evidence of defects in 1968 Ford
NTSB expands windshield rule to truck and buses- not yet for vans
DOT revives plan to lift mini-car exemption from motor vehicle standards
Federal advisory about fume leaks to pre-1963 VW owners
Safety belt use during pregnancy urged
August 21, 1972 |Volume 7, Number 15
Lack of oversight leads Feds to fudge on own safety rules
DOT has its own 'compliance gap' with Coast Guard not up to date
Air bag fleet test program faltering, automakers not providing vehicles
DOT seeks two-year 'phase-in' of motor vehicle standards
NHTSA issues warning on steering lock-up for some GM models but does not issue recall
Advertising Age magazine says uncomfortable belts discourage belt use
August 7, 1972 |Volume 7, Number 14
NHTSA seeks highway safety rule changes that consolidates 15 standards into 8 and includes a safety belt requirement
NHTSA amends Vermont's safety score after state complaints
FHWA official says NHTSA graded states on promises, not actions
Pennsylvania tallies underride deaths, shows concern for NHTSA decision to drop truck underride investigations
Second DOT council member resigns in protest over safety award to GM president
July 17, 1972 |Volume 7, Number 13
Air bag test conducted with obsolete parts, test failure publicity could hinder further development
Public interest group attacks NHTSA's pace of defect probes
Center for Auto Safety demands Ford, GM recalls
NHTSA closes seven defect probes, opens ten since March
Listing of current NHTSA safety-related defect investigations
NHTSA seeks better defect alerts, more data
Insurer sees role in supporting NHTSA defect notification
GM's president receives national award for auto safety
DOT appoints new members to safety committee
Fulmer joins Institute
July 3, 1972 |Volume 7, Number 12
GAO says Congress must step in to fix roadside hazards
GAO examples of 'fragmented approach' to highway hazard correction
NHTSA warns public of VW wiper hazards
Transportation Secretary Volpe to seek mandatory belt laws
June 12, 1972 |Volume 7, Number 11
Safety belt ads have 'no effect', research shows
Australian vehicle occupant deaths drop significantly during application of safety belt law
In brief: the six safety belt commercials in test project
Following the success in Australia, auto makers, government officials, safety councils and others support safety belt mandate
Twelve states consider, take no action, on belt laws
May 22, 1972 |Volume 7, Number 10
'Crackdown' on drunks found ineffective, says study
NHTSA staff warned on VW wiper failure but not public
NHTSA finds army Jeep too hazardous for public sale
Feud develops over new pupil transportation and accident investigation highway safety standards
'Brake fade' blamed as only definite cause in bus crash killing nine
Safety center urges small cars not be exempt from federal safety standards
House passes 'bumper bill'
May 8, 1972 |Volume 7, Number 9
500 deaths a year laid to exhaust leaks
House gets bill for bumper standards with slightly smaller scope
Congress asked to double state safety funds
Major TV networks refuse to broadcast warnings on Chevrolet engine mounts
House panel to investigate highway safety hazards
Michigan replacing roadside hazards by replacing metal supports with breakaway wood
April 24, 1972 |Volume 7, Number 8
Special issue: dot state highway safety evaluations
24 states fail segments of DOT 'report card'
April 10, 1972 |Volume 7, Number 7
DOT backs down on requesting recall powers and leaves Congress to decide
NHTSA maintains Ford control arm defect can be found by sight inspection despite its earlier reports, Ford denies any defect
Random alcohol screenings combined with unreliable results leads to excessive false arrests, study shows
Use tri-color taillight systems urged in Congress
DOT sends safety 'report cards' to state governors, grades remain secret
March 28, 1972 |Volume 7, Number 6
Salesmen show safety belts easily disconnected
NHTSA asked to investigate lower control arm safety defect in small Fords
NHTSA gives new data on defect investigations
Current NHTSA safety-related defect investigations
House panel reconsidering authorization of setting federal damageability standards for autos
March 13, 1972 |Volume 7, Number 5
Passive restraints: the state of debate
Passive restraint requirements, options
Air bags: 2 decades of development and debate
Possible Chevrolet steering hazard uncovered
House panel dents 'bumper bill'
Miller named Institute vice president
February 28, 1972 |Volume 7, Number 4
Marihuana detection test developed
Marihuana may impair drivers, report says
Year-old study debunks NHTSA control arm failure claim
NHTSA cost benefit analysis' show dollar value of life varies widely
NHTSA urged to move faster on improved child seats
Transportation and Commerce Departments differ on federal recall powers, DOT says yes, DOC says no
Four new members appointed to advisory council
Liepina joins Institute
February 14, 1972 |Volume 7, Number 3
9.4 million vehicles recalled in 1971, an increase from 1.52 million last year
Current auto models under NHTSA safety-related defect investigations
GM, DOT dispute data on back bumper claims
January 31, 1972 |Volume 7, Number 2
NTSB renews call for underride protection
NHTSA report says car structure raises or lowers severity of pedestrian injury in a crash
Congress says 'no' to NHTSA 's proposed standards on pupil transportation and accident investigation reporting
Budget increase sought for safety programs
January 17, 1972 |Volume 7, Number 1
IIHS crash tests 'improved' bumpers that meet DOT bumper standard
Low speed crash test results for improved 1972 models
Independent test show Ford control arm failure due to corrosion, not 'severe impact' as claimed
'Small cars and crashes': film on small car dangers released
Federal Trade Commission says 'counter advertising' best way to inform public on social concerns, agency singles out highway safety
MacKay re-elected chairman of Institute board
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Jill Sorenson is a friend of Romance Around the Corner. She's a great person to talk --or Tweet-- to, and on top of that, she's a fantastic writer. She's been here before as a guest reviewer, and I've reviewed her books, but today she's putting her author hat on and answering some of our questions about her new book and her writing process. So please, let's give her a warm welcome!
As an emergency paramedic, Lauren Boyer is dedicated and highly capable. Until an earthquake strikes, trapping her beneath the freeway with a group of strangers-including Iraq war veteran Garrett Wright...
Handsome and take-charge Garrett aids Lauren in her rescue efforts, even as the steely look in his eyes seems to hide dark secrets. When a gang of escaped convicts goes on the attack, Garrett's bravery makes him more than a courageous bystander to Lauren. If they can save the others before time runs out, maybe, just maybe, they can explore the fire igniting between them-if the truth about who he really is doesn't pull them apart forever....
- One winner gets a copy of Aftershock by Jill Sorenson.
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- Contest open to US residents only.
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- Four new flintlock weapons
- Two ammo types
- Unique reloading system
- Fitting and balanced with the game, not ridiculously OP like most gun mods
- Taking suggestions from the community and actively looking to improve and update the mod
- Easy, quick installation (only ModLoader required)
This mod adds four new weapons: Pistol, Double-Barreled Pistol, Musket, and Revolver. The Pistol fires a bullet, a one hit kill on any mob, and must be reloaded after each shot. It also isn't too accurate. The double-barreled pistol and revolver do the same, but can hold two and six shots at a time, respectively. The musket fires one shot at a time, but is extremely accurate while requiring twice the gunpowder to load. It also has a bayonet, allowing it to do damage equivalent to an iron sword while melee attacking.
Loading these flintlock weapons in real life is quite cumbersome, and this mod replicates that. To load a weapon, you must craft together an unloaded one, gunpowder, and your ammo. The multi-shot weapons can do this multiple times to become fully loaded.
There are also two different ammo types: round shot and buckshot. Round shot can be loaded into any weapon, and fires a single, damaging bullet. Buckshot can only be loaded into the pistol and double-barreled pistol, and fires a spray of bullets that can damage multiple enemies.
A bit about the damage:
Pistols, Muskets, and Double-barreled pistols are a guaranteed one-hit kill on any regular mob (excluding the ender dragon and wither). As I don't fully understand the projectile damage calculations in minecraft, I just threw random numbers in until it was balanced the way I wanted it. So I can't exactly tell you how many hearts of damage a shot does, but it is at least 20, as that's how many hearts a zombie has, and they can be killed in one hit. With the revolver and any gun firing buckshot, however, the shot may not be a one hit kill. Specifically, a bullet has a 1 in 4 chance of not being a one-hit kill. This was due to the revolver and buckshot being a tad OP.
- Download and install Modloader
- Download Flintlock Weapons Mod
- Drag and drop files from "Flintlock Weapons Mod" into "Minecraft.jar"
- Delete META-INF file
- Close "Minecraft.jar" and run minecraft!


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Nanotechnology and Occupational Safety and Health: What are the Issues, What do we know, and What is NIOSH Doing
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Nanotechnology and Occupational Safety and Health: What are the Issues, What do we know, and What is NIOSH Doing
Dr. Charles Geraci is a member of the NIOSH Nanotechnology Research Council and coordinates a number of Nanotechnology projects in the Institute. He is also Chief of the Document Development Branch where he manages projects dealing with the development of recommendations to address worker health and safety in new or emerging technologies. He has over 30 years of Industrial Hygiene practice experience that has included the federal government, consulting, and private industry. Dr. Geraci earned a B.S in chemistry from the University of Cincinnati and a Ph.D. in chemistry from the Michigan State University. He is Board Certified in both the Comprehensive Practice and the Chemical Aspects of Industrial Hygiene and is a Fellow of the American Industrial Hygiene Association. As a member of the NIOSH Nanotechnology Research Council, Dr Geraci is responsible for the development of workplace guidelines, including the document "Approaches to Safe Nanotechnology". He is also leader of the NIOSH nanotechnology field team that is conducting visits to nanomaterial producers and users to characterize exposures, evaluate controls, and develop best practices. Dr. Geraci's experience includes 10 years in industry at the Procter & Gamble Company where he was an Associate Director of Corporate HS&E. His research interests include development of exposure monitoring methods, evaluating the effectiveness of training, developing effective methods for risk characterization and management, and assessing the hazards and risks of new technologies.
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Breathtaking fallingwaters picture that allows you to create a unique home that will refresh and uplift your soul.
This photograph is unique and is individually signed by the photographer, and comes with a certificate of authenticity. In addition, each purchase includes two articles entitled Framing and Arranging Artwork, and How to Frame Like a Pro. The finished print is ready for framing, and makes a wonderful gift idea. This is a great opportunity to own a stunning piece of original artwork, which can enhance and personalize your home.
Frame It Yourself And Personalize Your Home
Nothing says, "this is a put-together room" like artwork. Artwork can enhance a theme or mood, bring a needed pop of color to bare walls or define a focal point. Yet, so often it is the last thing people purchase. It may be because people think art is so expensive. True, paintings and water color originals can be pricey. But a good, less expensive yet aesthetically pleasing, way to have art in your life is through prints and photography. Many people purchase the already printed and framed art work at stores like Wal-Mart, Target, Michaels and Hobby Lobby. The problem is it looks like that is what you did. It is hard to find generic art which matches your unique taste and décor style without it looking, well generic. There is a better way which can still save you money. Frame it yourself.
It just makes sense. Think about your wardrobe. You take purchased pieces off the rack and combine them with other pieces and accessories to make your own statement. Why not do the same with the walls in your home? Here's how.
You can purchase quality unframed prints and photographs directly from fine art photographer Pat McNulty. He offers pictures of flowers, lighthouses, horses, kittens, puppies, butterflies, castles, covered brides, scenic landscapes, waterfalls, deer, animals and classic cars. Once you find the ones you want, head to the craft store's framing department. There you will have two choices.
Option One: if the photo or print is a regular size ( 8x10, 11x14,) you can purchase ready-made frames, inner frames for a formal look, already cut acid-free matting, even the type of glass you'd like. UV and non glare may be a touch more money, but it will save your art work from fading. Then, like pieces of your wardrobe, you assemble them into the statement you want to make.
Option Two: you can have a frame shop frame and mat it for you. The customer service representative will help you choose frames, mats, glass and the size that will compliment the picture and your home. While this is more expensive because they custom cut everything, it can still be cheaper than buying already framed, matted and glassed original art from a gallery.
For professional quality, photographs from a truly artistic eye in standard sizes, browse through picture galleries at www.premierphotographer.com Pat McNulty's photographs are unique and individually signed by fine art photographer , and comes with a certificate of authenticity. In addition, each purchase includes two articles entitled "How To Frame Like A Pro" and "Framing and Arranging Artwork". The finished print is ready for framing and makes a wonderful gift idea. Whether framing it yourself or taking it to a frame shop, you are choosing something that will be unique to you and will match your home, in addition to the personal satisfaction you'll experience as being part of this creative project. Soon, you will have your own individual style framed on your walls, as unique as your wardrobe. Your friends will think you spent mega bucks on art.
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The Death Of Yugoslavia
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The BBC's Death of Yugoslavia is a documentary that aired originally in 1995. It had a huge impact on me when I watched it at the end of last year, and I was happy to find it in its entirety on Youtube again recently. As far as I'm concerned, it's absolutely necessary viewing. It is 300 minutes in total, split into 6 episodes. Wikipedia states:
The series was awarded with a BAFTA award in 1996 for Best Factual Series.[1] Because of the series large amount of interviews with prominent leaders and commanders of the conflict, it has been frequently used by ICTY in war crimes prosecutions.[2]
All the papers relating to the documentary series, including full transcripts of the many valuable interviews conducted with participants, are lodged at the Liddell Hart Centre for Military Archives at King's College, University of London. The catalogue can be examined here
During the trial of Milošević before the ICTY, Judge Bonomy called the nature of much of the commentary "tendentious".[3] This was because there were instances in which an interview in the Serbian language was subtitled incorrectly and often in a misleading manner (for example, the subtitling translated an interviewee saying that "Milosevic always won the elections on a nationalistic platform and nothing else", rather than "... on a national platform... ").[4]
Here are all 6 episodes for your convenience:


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The Affordable Care Act's expansion of the Medicaid program would provide states with federal funds to help insure millions of Americans who currently can't afford coverage, especially the low-income Americans whose annual earnings are slightly above the cut-off to qualify for Medicaid in their state. Despite the significant financial benefits for the states that choose to accept the Medicare expansion, Republican governors across the country are choosing to reject the federal funds — leaving some states with impossibly low Medicaid thresholds that remain far below the current poverty line.
Under the current program, states have varying income requirements for Medicaid eligibility. Thirty three states currently limit coverage to income levels below the federal poverty line, and 17 of those states will only cover families who are bringing in less than half of the income at the federal poverty level. In five states — Alabama, Arkansas, Indiana, Louisiana, and Texas — a family of three with an annual income over $5,000 makes too much money to receive any Medicaid assistance. ThinkProgress examined the national disparities:
Obamacare establishes a new eligibility level for Medicaid above the current poverty line of $18,530 for a working family of three. Effective in 2014, the expansion will allow families who make up to $26,344 to be eligible for coverage under the program. That would make a huge difference for low-income working families in states like Florida, South Carolina, Georgia, and Louisiana who are not currently considered poor enough to qualify despite the fact that they are living in poverty by federal standards. However, those states' Republican governors are choosing to deny their state's low-income residents health care coverage.
If governors reject the ACA's Medicaid expansion, the families whose income falls between the federal poverty line and the new $26,344 income level may receive subsidies to help them participate in the health insurance exchanges that will be set up in 2014. But the estimated 11 million families who fall under the poverty line but above their state's Medicaid eligibility line will be left in the cold, unable to receive either Medicaid benefits or subsidies.
GOP governors may be relying on Gov. Rick Perry's (R-TX) strategy and simply pretending that their uninsured state residents don't exist. However, if some families who scrape by on just $5,000 a year remain ineligible for Medicaid because their governors reject Obamacare, the reality is worth considering.


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GSBI Business Plans Presentations: Is Targeted Education Part of the Solution?
On August 23th, in Santa Clara, California, I attended business plan presentations of 19 competitively selected social entrepreneurs, who delivered their pitches to a panel of experienced professionals plus a general audience. These presentations marked the culmination of the 10th annual Global Social Benefit Incubator (GSBI™) program organized by Santa Clara University. The Development Marketplace has been one of its partners since its beginning. The program includes intensive work by each entrepreneur with two to three designated mentors, and a series of on-campus classes. Its main objective is to strengthen material that each entrepreneur already has available, refine their business models and develop professional organizational documentation that can be presented to attract investors.


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Actors Guide 101: Business of Acting
A large part of your job as an actor is auditioning for the role. And part of auditioning is being good to yourself. Don't sabotage yourself. Watch your choice of thought, how you talk to yourself, and where you focus your energy. Here are several steps to having a great audition.
-Nothing will make you feel more frazzled in an audition than running late. Sometimes you may have several appointments in one day, and traffic and public transportation are often unpredictable. Give yourself enough leeway by figuring driving and parking time into your schedule. Sometimes you might have to park in a structure and walk a fair distance on a studio lot. Don't let getting to the audition throw you off balance.
-The worst thing you can do is sign in and be called on when you are not prepared. Actors often complain that they weren't ready when they were called upon or that the casting director rushed them in. You can control this by arriving early, looking over the script, and going to the bathroom before you even sign in. No one can tell you that you can't go to the bathroom, and you can check your appearance and even look over the script a few times. When you return and sign in, if you are next on the list, you will have had extra moments to prepare. If it looks like there is a long wait when you arrive, sign in and spend your time rehearsing, not visiting with other actors.
-It's easy to look around the waiting room, see 20 people in your category, and start thinking all kinds of self-sabotaging thoughts. You've probably heard this negative talk or said it to yourself at one time or another: Why am I even here? I'm too young, I'm too old, I'm not right. Why did they call me in for this? This is a waste of my time. And on and on. You are there; try surrendering to the idea that you're there for a reason. The casting director had many choices of whom to bring in, and you are one of them. That is already a victory. If you are the only brunette in a room of blondes, why not think of yourself as the unique choice? It is not your job to decide in advance whom they'll want to hire; they often don't know what they want until they see it. Comparing yourself to everyone else is a violation of your self-worth. The one thing you are in control of in the waiting room is your choice of thought: Choose positive ones.
-There are a few actors at every audition who, consciously or not, spread negative energy in the waiting room. Over the years, I've identified three types of energy suckers and have done my best to avoid them. The "boaster" will complain, very loudly, about how he or she has been all over town and is exhausted from so many appointments. Of course this is said nonchalantly, to intimidate anyone within earshot. Keep in mind: If this actor were working, he or she wouldn't be at this audition. The "complainer" will whine about everything that is going wrong with the day and want everyone to jump on the bandwagon. This one will remind you that traffic is horrible, he or she has been waiting for two hours, and getting acting work is all just luck anyway. I've seen actors chime in and sabotage their own audition with a bad attitude. The "social butterfly" flutters around talking to anyone who will listen. This is the acquaintance who sees you preparing, in a corner even, says hello, asks you about your life, and expects you to engage in conversation. Choose to politely say, "I'd be happy to talk with you after my audition." You'll have reclaimed your power, and the leech will move on to the next victim. There will always be actors with negative energy. Choose your reaction, walk away, and focus on preparing the work.
-In stressful situations, such as auditioning, it's easy to bring up negative thoughts you have unwittingly programmed into your brain that keep you from feeling good about yourself and your work. Sometimes the smallest action can spark insecurity. Actors often tell me how easy it is to get intimidated in the waiting room just by signing in. The minute they see a recognizable name or someone with a bigger, better agent, the negative self-talk begins. You can easily undo these feelings by choosing to focus your thoughts and energies elsewhere. Think of all you have accomplished and remember that no one was born with a SAG card or an agent. Make peace with where you are right now and try to enjoy the journey.
-In an audition, the main goal is not to please your representation. They don't expect you to get a callback or book the job every time they send you out. They took you on as an investment, almost like a stock. Sometimes you will rise, sometimes you will fall, and in the long run they hope to make money, as do you. They know you are doing your best, so don't add pressure to yourself by thinking they'll drop you if you don't get a callback. Focus instead on your preparation and being present in the moment.
-Forget about trying to book the job. That is something you cannot control. They may have already hired the director's girlfriend by the time you go in the room. What you can control is going in, having fun, and letting your love of the work shine through. Have you ever booked a job when you were focused on getting the job? When you detach from the outcome, you are much more open to the unlimited possibilities that could come your way. Bring joy to the work and allow the chips to fall where they may; odds are the casting director will remember you and bring you in another time.
-It's very easy to think of the ways in which your life could change should you book this job. Some actors fantasize about the money they could make and how they would spend it, what they would say on Leno, or whom they would call to impress back home. Visualizing and dreaming big are great things to do, but not right before your audition. This adds an extra layer of pressure and stress you don't want to create. If you need the money, overthinking booking the job can easily lead to a sense of desperation that producers and casting directors can smell a mile away.
-Nothing anyone else does is because of you. Actors have a hard time comprehending this and end up frustrated at those who could hire them. When a casting director is in a bad mood, it most likely has nothing to do with you. When producers are eating during your audition, it is probably because they are not getting a lunch break. Although their behavior may not be polite, you can choose to be offended or to have a great audition.
-Be gracious, say thank you, and leave. If anyone wants to see anything else or talk to you more, you'll know. Sometimes actors do a great audition and shoot themselves in the foot by talking too much and wearing out their welcome. Leave the room having everyone feel like you'd be a pleasure to work with for 18 hours a day on the set.
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Glyphosate-resistant johnsongrass has been identified in northern Argentina. While not an immediate threat to U.S. crop fields, the development once again points to the necessity to prevent or slow a weed's ability to evolve herbicide resistance.
"I deal with weed resistance stewardship from a global perspective," said Michelle Starkey, Monsanto Roundup Stewardship lead in an Aug. 29 interview. "So I've been talking with our Monsanto reps down in Argentina quite a bit about this. I've been working with them as they begin their research."
Most of Argentina's corn and soybeans are grown in the central part of the country. Even so, farther north where the resistant johnsongrass was found, there are plenty of soybeans grown.
"It's an area that's been in production agriculture. They began (growing) Roundup Ready soybeans there probably about seven years ago. Prior to that (cropland) was mostly in things like dry, edible beans."
Can you explain how it progressed?
"We began the investigation after a farmer complaint in about 2004. We were initially a bit confused because there were some inconsistent results. We went back and did additional field tests and tested the weed seed here in the United States. Once we were fairly sure there was something to report, we began additional communications both in Argentina and (here)."
How might this translate to the United States? "What we can say is there's no way to predict what the next resistant weed will be — whether glyphosate-resistant, an ALS-resistant weed, any resistant weed. There are places where glyphosate-resistant weeds have shown up in other countries and we have the same weeds in the U.S. but (they haven't become resistant)."
Weed scientists
While the johnsongrass find is "significant," Bob Scott pointed out there are at least two other grasses confirmed resistant to glyphosate: goosegrass (in Asia) and ryegrass (in Australia).
"Johnsongrass is a species that causes problems for us in Arkansas. (But) broadleaf signalgrass, barnyardgrass and others would probably be worse weeds to find glyphosate resistance in.
"It's interesting a weed like johnsongrass would develop resistance. It can reproduce both vegetatively and by seed," said the Arkansas Extension weed specialist. "There's already johnsongrass resistant to the ACCase herbicides (graminicides) such as RiceStar, Clincher, Select and Poast."
Andy Kendig, Missouri Extension weed specialist, said johnsongrass "hits me a lot like pigweed — just before Roundup Ready crops became the norm, resistance to a lot of chemistry was popping up in johnsongrass.
"It's always tough to talk about going back to traditional chemistry. But it's even tougher when you have to go back to something that was showing preliminary signs of resistance."
While there are products yet to be developed to address horseweed and Palmer pigweed (the dicamba gene, Reflex labeling in cotton), "johnsongrass has a much smaller arsenal. At last count, the grass-killer resistance did not include Select — except you could see the resistant johnsongrass would tolerate a fractional rate of Select better than the 'wild' type. Basically it's good news that we were able to kill it. But the grass killers were more along 'single enzyme site,' the type it's easier to (develop) resistance (to)."
Also, Kendig said, ALS resistance had been found in a number of locations. "Gosh, here I am again talking about Treflan. I remember Treflan being considered a johnsongrass herbicide (with all the other weeds just being a fringe benefit). And with $2.50 diesel and normal farm labor issues, no one is interested in incorporating something like Treflan. MSMA would be a fair option for a cotton grower, but that's about it on the chemistry list."
Monsanto is suggesting several agronomic practices for Argentine farmers worried about resistant johnsongrass.
"We're making a point to say, 'Start with a clean field,'" said Sharkey. "Either do a burndown application or tillage. We want to make sure (the Argentine) growers are scouting their fields for any problems. That's very similar to what we (recommend) here."
The farmers also need to use the correct herbicide or tank-mix at the proper time for the weeds. Following an application, they must make sure herbicides have been effective.
"Down there, the point is also being made that the weeds need to be controlled (prior to seed being set). There's a lot of custom harvesting there, so farmers who might have (glyphosate-resistant johnsongrass) in their fields need to watch where the custom harvesters are going. Any area of the field with this johnsongrass should be (harvested last)."
Another recommendation is to use certified seed. "That way they'll know where their seed is coming from and the (weed) seed isn't in what they plant."
Monsanto wants their customers "to be very successful with the Roundup Ready system. So we continually put out messages and recommendations to help them. A couple of things towards that in the 2007 Technology Use Guide — a publication that goes out to every farmer licensed to grow Roundup Ready crops — contain weed resistance recommendations.
"(Last fall), Monsanto also launched its own weed resistance Web site (www.weedresistancemanagement.com). Farmers can go there for additional recommendations." The company has also been working with commodity groups on weed resistance educational modules.
"We take this very seriously. The newsletter (announcing the resistant johnsongrass) makes the point that Monsanto took the initiative to begin research in Argentina. Monsanto also took the initiative to update the International Survey of Herbicide Resistant Weeds (www.weedresistance.org)."


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Today I chatted with the fabulous Sharon Palmer, R.D., who is a Freelance Writer and author of The Plant-Powered Diet, named one of the best diet books for the New Year! We talked about her tips for dining out on a plant-based diet. You may listen the the show and hear some of Sharon's "Dining Out" tips by clicking here.
Here are some of my thoughts and helpful tips for palnt-based, vegan dining out:
1) When you are dining out while traveling, vacationing, or just taking a break from cooking at home, you may think you are ordering vegetarian fare, but in many non-vegan restaurants, that may not be the fact. When looking to eat a completely vegan meal, always ask for your meal to be made without the use of any animal products. Ask your waiter to make sure that no dairy products, chicken, beef, or fish products (or broths) are being used in anything you order such as a "vegetable soup" or "pasta primavera."
2) If there are no vegan choices listed on the menu, many eateries are now happy to accommodate, by preparing a simple vegan dish from items they stock in their kitchen. Start by asking for pasta topped with a simple primavera or marinara sauce. Or request a daily special to be made sans meat, eggs or dairy. More often than not, the chef is happy to accommodate your needs. When all else fails, I order several vegetable side dishes as my main course. Baked potatoes topped with sautéed veggies are a good choice, in a pinch.
3) In authentic Italian eateries, cooked escarole with white beans is often on the menu. Make that your main dish with a big salad and some Italian bread or eggless pasta on the side and you have a tasty meal! When dining in a Mexican restaurant, ask for a burrito made with beans, avocado or guacamole, salsa and lots of fresh lettuce. In an American-Style pub, opt for a main dish salad topped with the usual veggie fare and ask if avocado, garbanzo beans (or any available cooked beans) and/or nuts are available to be added. In a Pizza Parlor, request that your pizza be topped with a variety your favorite veggies and say: please - hold the cheese! When all else fails, in any restaurant, I ask for egg-free pasta topped with steamed broccoli, garlic and chopped tomatoes. In all cases, ask if there is a soup made without meat, eggs or dairy on the menu – these days that is often an option!
4) So, the next time you check out the menu at a restaurant and do not see anything that suits your vegan lifestyle, before heading toward the door, ask this question: "I am a vegan. May I special order a plant-based meal?" More often then not, the answer will be: "Yes, the chef will be happy to prepare something special for you today!"


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Epoz AktiMate Stereo HiFi Mini Speakers
Product: Epoz AktiMate Mini Speakers
Price: $699
Rating: Recommend
Half iPod-docking station, half HiFi brilliance, the AkitiMate Mini Speakers proves that appealing to both the consumer and audiophile community is something that can be done. Fortunately for them, they've managed to pull it off with flying colors, even if the price tag may cause you to guilt trip yourself into never spending that much on a set of speakers ever again. Or so we keep telling ourselves.
If anyone's followed popular speaker culture in the past few years, you'll immediately recognize the similarities of the AktiMate Mini's to the Audioengine A5's. However, there are a number of things that set it apart.
Let's start off with the similarities. Both offer a glossy white design (the AktiMate also comes in glossy red and black) and both have a right-speaker that's passive with the left having built-in amplifiers, inputs, and outputs.
Compared to the A5's, instead of a mere USB plug on top, you get a complete docking station for your iPhone/iPod. Using the included remote, you can easily create a remote listening station without the need of AirPlay, although the inclusion of that technology would've been nice.
In contrast, the A5's have the option to plug in an Apple AirPort Express into the back that feeds into their AUX port, allowing for the ability of an AirPlay-like station. The AktiMate does not include such features aside from two modes of input.
Being priced at nearly two times the cost of the competition, you know there has to be something else going on here. We can say for a fact that performance is where the AktiMate blows the A5's out of the water.
Audiophiles can attest that wattage is only 10% of the story when it comes to performance. At a mere 40 watts (compared to Logitech's 400 watt systems we've seen on the market), the sound delivered from these babies are rich and vibrant, emphasizing performance over bass. Truly, it is one of the better bookshelf speakers we've tested with an integrated amp.
Throwing on movies, games, podcasts, and digital MP3's ripped at 320kbps, you really get the most out of guys. Every little detail can be heard, from the crackle of a bad record rip to the background ambient noise in a subway movie scene - after a while, you almost forget you're listening to speakers. For that, it is an amazing set of speakers.
The bass isn't particularly boomy, however, but feels tight and controlled (much like Grado headphones, if you've had the opportunity to try them out). We would probably welcome the addition of a small subwoofer to complete out the lows and complete the wonderful sound.
They're also quite small, so you might want to add some stands to raise it up to normal listening levels.
All in all, we would recommend the AktiMate Mini Speakers to anyone with the appreciation for 'a good ol' set of speakers' that don't overload on the fluff and focuses on performance. AirPlay integration would've been nice for those who just want to stick it on our bookshelves and the option for a subwoofer is also something that should be explored in the future to complete the set.
Pros: Excellent all-around performance, quality build, sexy simplistic design.
Cons: Costs about twice as much as the Audioengine A5's, AirPlay integration or ability to upgrade would have been welcomed.
Our Ratings:
Strong Recommend
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Have you ever tried to use a BLAST database of protein sequences containing stop codons? If you work on nice model organisms with solid gene annotation maybe not. However, with draft annotations, mutation studies, or read through translation it is not unreasonable for the odd internal stop codon to appear in a protein sequence. And some translation pipelines do leave in a trailing * character. It turns out the BLAST+ suite has a rather nasty glitch with this sort of sequence.
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Mustang MonthlyNews & Views
Shelby GT is Back!
Shelby American is bringing the popular Shelby GT back to its lineup of performance Mustangs.
Unveiled at the Los Angeles Auto Show, the 2014 Shelby GT brings back the best-selling Shelby Mustang of all-time. During '07 and '08, Shelby sold over 8,000 Shelby GTs, which were based on the GT-H Hertz Shelby rental car from '06. They are still coveted by Shelby collectors.
"The Shelby GT was one of the most important vehicles in modern day Shelby history," said John Luft, president of Shelby American. "It kicked off Shelby's rebirth in Las Vegas by putting a Mustang-based small block car into Ford dealerships. Ever since the Shelby GT went out of the production, people have clamored for its return."
Well, it's back. Following the same formula as the original Shelby GT, the newest version is enhanced with a Ford Racing suspension, Borla exhaust, larger brakes, 20-inch wheels and tires, and unique looks with silver stripes, a special hood, front fascia, and grille. For the base model, a revised tune for the Coyote 5.0-liter engine takes power up a notch, from 420 to 430. But for thrill-seekers, Shelby offers the Shelby GT/SC, a supercharged version with either 525 or 624 horsepower.
As a post-title program, any '11-'14 Mustang GT in any color is eligible for the Shelby GT upfit. And like the original Shelby GT, the price is right – starting at $14,995 for the GT and $27,995 for GT/SC, not including the base vehicle. "Based on the standard Mustang GT, the total cost of our entry-level 2014 Shelby GT is only about $45,000, yet offers so much more than the previous model," said, Gary Patterson, Shelby American VP of Sales. A number of options are available, including Shelby Wide Body kit. The conversions take place at the new Shelby American facility in Las Vegas.
For more information about the Shelby GT, call 704/942-7325. You can build your Shelby GT at www.shelbyamerican.com.


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I've been using QEMU and KVM for quite a while now for general kernel testing, for example, sanity checking eCryptfs and Ceph. It can be argued that the best kind of testing is performed on real hardware, however, there are times when it is much more convenient (and faster) to exercise kernel fixes on a virtual machine.
I used to use the command line incantations to run QEMU and KVM, but recently I've moved over to using virt-manager because it so much simpler to use and caters for most of my configuration needs.
Virt-manager provides a very usable GUI and allows one to create, manage, clone and destroy virtual machine instances with ease.
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Sulligent's high-volume regional power grids are antiques just waiting to fail bigtime.
Anyone who's been paying attention expects this winter to be the most hazardous one we've had in a very long time. Based on some reliable factors, we may even be headed for utter disaster:
Power grids in major population centers throughout Alabama are just one big snowstorm away from failure, and you can't ignore it.
Right now, before it's too late to worry about, being prepared for the challenges ahead could be more important to your family's safety than it's ever been.
Every winter, bitter cold snaps, ice storms, and blizzards leave millions of people in Alabama at risk of going days – sometimes weeks – without power or a back-up plan.
Most people aren't fully prepared to weather a winter power outage in their home for more than a few hours. Any winter outage that lasts more than a day forces evacuations to urban shelters (not safe), hotels (expensive), or unaffected family and friends' houses (inconvenient).
You should be prepared to shelter in place if there's not any imminent danger to you and your family. It's more convenient, more comfortable, and more cost effective.
Too often, people wait until a winter storm is bearing down on them to stock up on the items they'll need. If you do that, there's a high chance you'll face a chaotic scene at your local stores and an even higher chance you'll find those stores sold out of what you need.
Now is the time to prepare for winter power outages.
You've heard the PSA. Before any major storm, it tells you to make sure you have enough food and water available to last your family 7 days.
Frankly, there's a lot more to worry about一so don't let checking these two items off your list lull you into a false sense of security.
The reality is, these conditions could last for months while our weak infrastructure scrambles all over the place trying to figure out what to do.
It's shaping up to be a rough winter, and preparing for the challenges ahead is more important than ever before. But in order to know if you're truly ready, you have to take a very honest look at your unique situation.
It also means going one step further and fixing any cracks you find, before the storm hits and they become un-fixable.
In fact, it wasn't until I made my own honest evaluation of winter storm preparedness that I discovered a serious, inevitable problem. (And keep in mind, due to my enthusiasm for Independent Living I'm more prepared that most people.)
Here's what I found . . .
If the storm was powerful enough to wipe out gas, transportation and power supply chains, my family would have absolutely NO long-term access to power.
And after extensively looking into all the available backup generator options, I realized that this was an unsolved problem for everybody, not just me. Throughout all my testing, I kept coming to these same conclusions . . .
It never needs gas is tougher than a Texas tick...
I didn't want to be like those high-rise suit guys at the big companies. They design in a bubble. So I tested it. I put the PowerWhisperer through the wringer in every scenario I could imagine. And I went back to the engineer many times to tweak and add and take away.
All-in-all the project cost me well over $1 million.
Then, I sent it out to my community and had them do their own tests. I took the feedback and I created the PowerWhisperer M-Type.
I took every suggestion and piece of feedback and worked it into the final design, with all of these features...
The PowerWhisperer is not something to be put in your bug out kit or reserve cellar in case of the worst scenario and never to be used again. I built it to be THE MOST VERSATILE backup power source on the market.
And to make sure you get your money's worth, I'll send you (FREE) with your purchase my guide on 17 Different Uses for The PowerWhisperer.
For everything from bug out to tailgating, you'll find yourself using the PowerWhisperer at least once a month in safe, ideal conditions and daily in inclement weather or survival scenarios. The PowerWhisperer will pay for itself several times over.
When you place your order for the PowerWhisperer M-Type now, you'll receive...
If you order today, I'll also offer FREE SHIPPING.
I've already told you my goal is to put a PowerWhisperer M-Type in all 200 million homes at risk for disasters this year. So for the snow season, I've ramped up production of the PowerWhisperer.
The retail value of this complete system is $3,997 but during the snowstorm season, I am offering a Preparedness Discount of 30% Off the Complete Disaster Survival System.
There's a limited number of units set aside for the season and when they're gone, I'll go back to offering the system for full retail.
If you prefer to order by phone, call my 24-hour toll-free line at 1-877-371-1807
Immediately when your PowerWhisperer arrives, you can begin using it with no setup required. Weekend camping trip ready. Or try it out that night at the tailgate party. Everything you need is in the box. Additionally, you'll have the straightforward instruction guide and 17 Uses For the PowerWhisperer Guide for motivation.
I need you to put the PowerWhisperer under serious scrutiny. I've already told you my goal is to help as many people as possible stay protected this winter season. If you feel the PowerWhisperer won't help you, I NEED to know. I want to see it tested in every environment possible.
With that said, everyone has different power and survival needs. Test it out in your home, with your family. Do this for the entire snow season and laugh in the face of every outage.
If within 6-months you find a better solution, I'll be happy to refund your money minus a small restocking fee so I can inspect your unit and send it along. No doubt someone else will be waiting for your PowerWhisperer so they can be prepared.
You've already read about how much research I've done into backup power options. And if you're anything like me, here's what you'll do next:
It's too easy to bookmark this page and come back to it later. I get it. We're planners. I don't want you to have to explain to your family that you were "thinking about" investing in backup power that one time. That you were going to "budget for it."
When it comes to disaster preparation there's one thing I've learned -- there's a huge difference between "planning" for a disaster and "preparing." Everyone has a "plan" but when disaster strikes, it's only those that are prepared that will survive it.
With the uncertainty of the weather forecasts, you simple don't have time to wait.
-Lee Bellinger
If you prefer to order by phone, call my 24-hour toll-free line at 1-877-371-1807


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One of the most noticeable physical phenomena in a vehicle is how quickly the windshield and side windows clear on a cold morning. A mist or ice layer is an obvious safety hazard and every country has regulations specifying the maximum time allowed. It's no wonder that defrosting and demisting are assessed by the J.D. Power and Associates' initial quality survey. The speed of the defrosting and demisting depends on many factors including the detailed design of the HVAC ducts and registers, air temperature, velocity, and turbulence. Optimizing the design of the HVAC system can be a difficult task.
The interactions of the flow with tiny geometric details of the duct and register geometry can make a big difference in the direction, velocity, and turbulence level of the flow. This affects the spread of the flow over the windshield and side window, which in turn controls the mist film evaporation and melt rates. This complex physics behavior needs to be simulated accurately in order to correctly predict defrost and demist. Defrost and demist are by definition transient, but traditional flow simulation tools are not inherently transient and often have difficulty providing accurate results with complex geometry. The turbulent flow over the windshield and side-glass is almost impossible to visualize in a physical test stand, yet these complex structures must be understood in order to optimally design the system.
Exa's solutions are uniquely suited to address defrost and demist issues. PowerFLOW's unique, inherently transient Lattice Boltzmann-based physics allows it to perform simulations that accurately predict real-world transient conditions on the most complex geometry. PowerTHERM is a fully-coupled, highly accurate, transient, conduction and radiation solver. The combination of PowerFLOW and PowerTHERM enables engineers to accurately predict temperature evolution and visualize the flow and temperature fields. This enables the engineer to identify problem areas and provide recommendations to improve the design to eliminate problems. Rapid turnaround times for model setup with PowerDELTA, simulation, visualization with PowerINSIGHT and PowerVIZ, and design modification with PowerCLAY allow the engineer to quickly make design changes to the baseline and evaluate the improvements in defrost and demist performance.
The benefits of Exa's solution are:
- Evaluate the distribution of airflow and temperature on the windshield and side-glass
- Optimize the design and positioning of the ducts and registers for optimal distribution of the airflow on the windshield
- Predict the defrost rate
- Maximize the demist rate
- Provide confidence that regulatory tests can be passed first time