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One in an occasional series about members of the Black Treatment Advocates Network, a collaborative of HIV/AIDS advocates who connect Black people living with HIV/AIDS to care and treatment, strengthen Black leaders, and advocate for change in policy and research priorities.__
Al Brown grew up in South Central Los Angeles, where as a teen he often found himself hanging with the wrong crowd. Arrested at age 16 for being in the "wrong place at the wrong time," as he describes it, in 1981 he was sentenced to prison for second-degree murder and spent the next 28 years incarcerated.
"Back then I was living by the code of the streets: Keep your mouth closed," explains Brown, who back then feared the consequences of being the neighborhood "snitch."
In prison Brown found many of the same problems that he had seen in his neighborhood. "What many people don't realize is prison is a society within a society," he explains. "You still deal with the same issues of drugs, sex, violence and disease transmission." Yet he realized that taking responsibility for his actions would help him move forward, and as he completed his high school diploma, he discovered "that everyone wasn't against me. Some people actually wanted to see me do well," he says.
While incarcerated, Brown was bothered by the fact that HIV-positive inmates were stigmatized, treated differently by guards, housed in poor conditions and isolated until a facility that housed HIV-positive prisoners had space. This prompted Brown to educate himself about the disease. Separately, a professional facilitator overheard him advise two younger men to turn their lives around and suggested that he become a peer mentor.
Brown attended peer-mentoring classes but couldn't find enough information on African Americans and HIV. Eventually he discovered brochures and pamphlets from the Black AIDS Institute, which contained information about the HIV/AIDS epidemic among African Americans, and used them to educate himself. "It was a blessing to find material and literature from people of color," Brown says.
Once he received his peer-mentoring certification, Brown started a mentoring class for Black inmates. He knew that they were not always receptive to information delivered by the "white suits," his term for the social workers and health professionals who visited the prison in business attire but wore medical jackets on top.
"When they spoke, I would think, " 'You really don't know what it's like for me. You haven't walked in my shoes,' " he said.
Brown sought to provide his peers with information from a more credible source.
After his release in 2009, Brown began volunteering at the Los Angeles-based Center for Health Justice (CHJ), where he eventually obtained a full-time job. In 2011 he started the Positive Parole Network (PPN), a collaboration between CHJ and the AIDS-service organization SPECTRUM. PPN helps link the formerly incarcerated to medical care within 10 days of their release. It also offers job training, housing and other support, such as prepaid cellphones. Brown recalls mentoring a newly released man who attended PPN's group sessions and later thanked Brown because he was now working and was satisfied with his life.
"These people are truly learning from people who have learned and are walking the walk," Brown said. "By our mentorship, we create other mentors."
Today PPN serves 14 clients, and there are plans to serve 60 by March. Brown says that the network helps him repay the "angels" who assisted him by "paying it forward" to others.
"God put those people in my life for a reason. I owe them a lot," he says.
Kimberley Richards is a Philadelphia-based journalist.


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From podcasts to iTunes, movie theater simulcasts to On Demand HDTV, complete performances streamed on websites, to clips on YouTube, and satellite radio to self-produced recordings, new opportunities and challenges in technology seem to fly at us on a daily basis. Which developments in existing and emerging technologies are relevant to symphony orchestras? Which electronic media activities best fit your symphony orchestra's goals and objectives? What are the production, financing and distribution options available to help you achieve them?
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An easy way to create infographics and posters with ready-made visual themes.
Wow -- I see several templates I'm going to use today for my work with clients. What fun! This platform looks easy to use and I hope it is. Talk about some great visual storytelling!
In the meantime, I hope you find some templates you can use. Enjoy playing!
Thanks to fellow curator Baiba Svenca for finding this and sharing!
This review was written by Karen Dietz for her curated content on business storytelling at www.scoop.it/t/just-story-it ;
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This year's DV Expo East, held in July at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York, may have been short on big product announcements, but what it lacked in quantity it made up for in quality, or at least relevance to the DV community. Most relevant, arguably, to most of that community: Adobe unveiled its long-awaited Premiere Pro NLE, one of four products included in its new Video Collection suite.
The Video Collection includes the latest versions of Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Audition (formerly Syntrillium's Cool Edit Pro), as well as the new Encore DVD authoring software, which was launched at NAB but still not available for public consumption in July. "We realized that what people were looking for was a studio in a box," says David Trescot, senior director for Adobe's digital video products division. "With Video Collection, we can say 'Here's a complete suite of DV applications.' Not everybody needs all of it, but just about everybody needs a little of it." The suite, which was expected to ship by press time, sells for $799 until September 30; after that, the price goes up to $999.
New features in Premiere include real-time editing, nestable timelines, advanced color correction, and keyframable effects parameters. It supports both HD and SD, as well as DV, DVD, CD, VCD, and SVCD formats. The standalone price is $699, with an upgrade from previous versions of Premiere costing $199. It's not, however, available for the Mac, marking a notable departure for a company whose video editing software has for years been identified closely with Apple.
"It was purely a business decision," Trescot says. "Since Premiere Pro is a 1.0, a brand new product, it didn't make sense to make the engineering investment to create a cross-platform product. With After Effects, we paid the cross-platform penalty five years ago. Apple now has three products that do video editing, so it just wasn't worth it to us to do that again."
After announcing Encore earlier this year, Encore will finally ship in early August. Based on Sonic's Authorscript DVD authoring engine and featuring a familiar Adobe-style interface, Encore's biggest attraction is that it integrates Photoshop directly into the software. Trescot says that Adobe decided to enter the DVD authoring arena as a matter of necessity: "Videotape is dead, and there's no Premiere customer who isn't doing DVD."
The Standard version of After Effects 6.0 that ships with the Video Collection includes 2D and 3D compositing, animation, and visual effects. The Professional version (available only as a separate purchase) includes additional visual effects as well as motion tracking and 3D channel effects. By itself, After Effects Standard sells for $699, while the Professional version is $999; both are available for Windows and Macintosh.
Adobe's Audition digital audio software rounds out the Video Collection. Acquired from Syntrillium, who pushed it to prominence as Cool Edit Pro, the tool offers sample-accurate editing, more than 45 digital signal processing tools and effects, and support for 24-bit/96kHz files for DVD sound production. The PC-only software sells for $299 on its own.
Manufacturers of turnkey NLE systems have been quick to embrace Adobe's new tools, and Canopus, Matrox and Cineform were already demonstrating plug-ins for Premiere Pro at DV Expo. "We think you'll see a broad range of users for Video Workshop, from DV to HD and everything in between," Trescot says.
Screenblast: No Helicopter Needed Sony Screenblast had the other major announcement at DV Expo, new versions of its Screenblast Movie Studio and ACID software, both based on Sonic Foundry products acquired this summer. What sets these products apart from other video and audio editing software is a membership to the Screenblast Web site (, which features Hollywood-quality film clips (including some from Sony Pictures blockbusters like Charlie's Angels), ready-made templates and backgrounds, and audio selections.
"If you're putting together a DVD of your skiing trip and want to make it a little more fun, you could conceivably add footage of, say, a helicopter chase," says Andrew Schneider, senior vice president and general manager for Screenblast. "Unless you actually had enough money to bring in a helicopter, I suppose."
Schneider says that Sony decided to introduce the combination of software and content in 2001 when "we saw traction in the NLE consumer market." It brought its first retail software to market in October 2002; the new version of Movie Studio adds DVD authoring with Sonic Foundry's Vegas engine at its core, as well as Windows Media 9 and macromedia Flash SWF file support. The new ACID includes a free version of Sony SoundForge for editing and modifying loops or complete audio tracks.
Screenblast Movie Studio retails for $99.95, with ACID selling for $69.95, and each package includes a month's free membership to the Web site. The regular annual membership fee to Screenblast.com is $49.95, which includes access to all content as well as the ability to post a user gallery. Schneider says the gallery is designed both for consumers who want to share their projects with family and friends and for videographers who can use it to share projects in-progress with their clients. "It's the kind of thing that can save newly married couples a lot of trips to their videographer if they can see and approve what he's doing with their footage," he says.


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1 killed, another airlifted after Louisiana tandem skydiving accident
The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office in Louisiana is investigating a deadly tandem skydiving accident Sunday.
The incident occurred shortly after 11 a.m. on the Royal Golf Course in Slidell, when a skydiving instructor and a trainee performed a tandem jump, Capt. Daniel Seuzeneau said.
The male instructor loss consciousness shortly after leaving the plane, officials said. The STPSO says the main parachute did not open, causing the reserve parachute to open.
Deputies say it is unclear whether the reserve parachute opened properly, as witnesses reported that the skydivers hit the ground hard.
The male instructor was pronounced dead at the scene. The trainee was airlifted to a New Orleans hospital.
"We still aren't 100 percent sure exactly what happened, but so far, it appears to be a tragic accident. Our prayers go out to the families affected by this incident," Sheriff Randy Smith said.
The Federal Aviation Administration was notified and the incident is still under investigation.


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None of the above. It's a bat — free-tailed bats. And man, can these little guys sing.
Songbirds, of course, sing. But among mammals, singing, and more specifically singing to attract a mate, is rare. And the great state of Texas has some of the largest bat colonies in the world, living in caves, under bridges and lots of other dark places.
For three years biologists from Texas A&M and elsewhere recorded thousands of Mexican free-tailed bats — the official state flying mammal — in and around the Texas A&M campus. After this work they say bats are probably the best species in the world at using songs to find a mate. (Intelligent readers of this blog would like you to know there is thriving colony of these guys here in Houston, under Waugh Bridge.)
Why? Well, bats fly at a speed of up to 20 mph, so a male bat only has about a tenth of a second to catch a female's attention, says A&M biologist Mike Smotherman. So yeah, it's important to make a good first impression.
Furthermore, if a male hooks a female, and gets her to join his roost, the scientists found that the male bats mix up their songs.
Probably, Smotherman believes, to keep the females entertained long enough for mating to begin.


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I've tried to make one key point about Keith Ellison's alleged eighteen-month involvement with the Nation of Islam as the enthusiastic servant of a hate cult. Slightly modifying the words of the Frank Sinatra song, it was very long year. It extended at the least from Ellison's days as a law student from 1987-1990 at the University of Minnesota Law School to his first run for office under the name Keith Ellison-Muhammad in 1998. Among the media that have missed this key fact in their stories on Ellison are such notable organizations as the Minneaoplis Star Tribune, the New York Times, the Washington Post, the Los Angeles Times, Newsweek and Reuters.
Today Aron Kahn of the St. Paul Pioneer Press takes note of Ellison's very long year: "Controversy gnaws at Ellison lead." Kahn reports:
Ellison, 43, a state representative, has said his work for the Nation of Islam consisted of an 18-month drive to organize Minnesota's role in the 1995 Million Man March, a widely embraced effort to empower black men economically and socially.
Ellison's account has been extensively reported, but the assertion of an 18-month affiliation does not entirely sum up his relationship with the organization.
In the late 1980s and early 1990s, as a law student at the University of Minnesota, Ellison was among those who brought speakers to campus who railed against Jews, Israel and often white Americans


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Following the annual Acreage report and ahead of a long weekend, Jerry Gulke shares his thoughts on grain price potential.
Instead of explosions, the grain market fizzled this week. On Monday, June 30, USDA released its annual Acreage report.
Here are the highlights:
- Corn acres are estimated at 91.6 million acres, down 4% from last year, representing the lowest planted since 2010.
- Soybean acres are estimated at 84.8 million acres of soybeans, up 11% from last year.
- All cotton planted area for 2014 is estimated at 11.4 million acres, 9% above last year.
- All wheat planted area for 2014 is estimated at 56.5 million acres, up less than 1% from 2013.
Following the report's release and throughout the week, soybean prices plunged. Corn, wheat and cotton prices also declined.
Normally, long holiday weekends spark some prices action. Not this year. "We may have to light our own real fireworks," says Jerry Gulke, president of The Gulke Group.
Hear Gulke's full audio analysis:
With this year looking like the perfect recipe for high yields, the downward pressure on prices is strong, Gulke says. "If there are going to be any fireworks going forward, it will have to be something telling us we discounted a big crop already," he says. "Can it get better from here? We'll see."
The next big newsmaker day will be July 11, when USDA releases its monthly Crop Production and World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates.
In the meantime, Gulke says, farmers should be watching price action. "We need to see at what levels prices can hold," he says.
Have a question for Jerry? Contact him at 815-721-4705 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
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Read previous AgWeb Weekly articles featuring Jerry Gulke:
Acreage Report Could Be a Shocker
With so many fields drowned by recent rains, there is plenty of uncertainty over what the final acreage numbers will be. Jerry Gulke explains how farmers can protect themselves.
Wet Weather Keeps Prices Afloat
After soaking rains hit the upper Midwest this past week, should we still expect a record corn crop? Jerry Gulke offers his insights.
Friday the 13th Deals a Lucky Corn Price Scenario
Farmers should be optimistic about future corn prices, says Jerry Gulke, president of The Gulke Group. Learn why.
A Kick to the Corn Market: Trend Reversal Ahead?
The corn market's wild ride continues. On Friday, corn prices jumped 10 cents. Market expert Jerry Gulke shares his insight.


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Vybz Kartel Sentenced to Life in Prison for Murder
It looks like we won't be seeing Vybz Kartel hitting stages anytime soon as the dancehall star has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of promoter Clive "Lizard" Williams.
According to the Jamaica Gleaner, Kartel, Shawn "Shawn Storm" Campbell, Kahira Jones and Andre St. John all received a life sentence. The men are all eligible for parole but at different times. While Campbell and Jones are eligible for parole in 25 years, St. John needs to serve 30 before he's eligible. Unfortunately, Vybz, needs to wait even longer and must serve 35 years before he can receive parole eligibility.
Kartel, born Adidja Palmer, was found guilty last month for the 2011 crime. The 'Clarks' reggae singer has been in jail for almost three years waiting to find out his fate. However, after a 65-day trial in Jamaica, a jury voted 10-1 and found Kartel, along with the three other men, guilty on March 13.
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Investigators want to know why man died after arrest
The investigation into what caused the death of an Arizona man after his arrest in Coralville could take weeks.
Johnson County Attorney Janet Lyness said Thursday that investigators need to find out more about 40-year-old Thomas Martinez Jr. He died at an Iowa City hospital on Tuesday.
Coralville police have said officers went to a business on Monday afternoon to handle a man who reportedly was destroying property. Officers say Martinez wasn't coherent and appeared to be having "miniseizures." They suspected he'd used drugs.
They used electronic stun guns on him twice as he flailed about while resisting arrest and injuring one officer.
Police have turned over the investigation to the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation.
An autopsy and toxicology tests were ordered. They could take weeks to complete.


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when she opens her pussy up so wide I just wanna shove my tounge in there as deep as I possibly can, and feel her drip her come all over my face
Tina, i luv that too. can i lick ur pussy n arse, luv to tongue fuck both too. xxxxxxxxxxx. this babes cunt is gorgeuos, im so fkn wet n horny now. any babes wanna tongue fuck me?. mmmmmmm
OMG, there is nothing like the feeling of a nice wet, warm tongue on my clit or my ass. I LOVE to be licked. I think it is the most sensual thing a person can do to me. Whether it is my bf or my gf licking me, it does not matter. I cum so hard when someone licks my clit and plays with my pussy and ass. mmmmm.
I agree with TIna!! I love licking my gf pussy inside and out, bottom and top.. and i love to stick my finger in her asshole while i lick her clit even tho she usually doesn't want me to go to deep.
love to eat the lips and tongue in pussy hole
This made me so fucking wet, i've nver had my ass licked but fuck it looks so fucking good! nothing better than have your pussy licked yum!
I rarely ever watch an entire video beginning to end, but this chick has a gorgeous pussy which I would love to bury my face in. Makes me so fuckin wet.
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U have halo 3
What lesbian wants to fuck me
Would be better if she stopped pausing and just lick the fucking thing.
Oh god, I wish that touge was mine!
Wow, love that girl she knows how to eat pussy good.She can eat me out too.
that gal knows how to eat pussy and lick ass shes good
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Sweetest pussy Eber Seen
this is not very hot or good/ not full love the noise
i'd eat that pussy ALL night !!
fcking awesome sht
Wow! Now that's table pussy with the fine china !
The Girl getting finger fucked & tongue fucked is one very lucky Girl!
i agree with tina
nice pussy
i wanna lick her pussy hole and ass hole, i want her to piss on my stomach
My wife loves to lick her gf pussy while i suck my buddies hard cock. Mmmm
wow this was awesome I was dripping wet and almost came just from watching it the first time. Got my faithful toy for the second and orgasmed so much while watching it...and who said girls dont like porn!
i am so right now watching this i am soo gonna cum some sexy girls wanna lick up my cum
Mmmm, that is fuckin hot. Made me sooo wet. I love getting my pussy licked and my ass too. Feels soooo Good
OMG, there is nothing like the feeling of a nice wet, warm tongue on my clit or my ass. I LOVE to be licked. I think it is the most sensual thing a person can do to me. Whether it is my bf or my gf licking me, it does not matter. I cum so hard when someone licks my clit and plays with my pussy and ass.
these comments on these vids are fucking hilarious
Fui me babe
Girl has an invisible clit. Where is it? Must be really small.
tina, abby, allison.. i would love to eat your pussies then lick your cum outta your little buttholes
The way she was digging around in the other one's vagina, it seemed like she was trying to retrieve something from the cunt hole. Did she lose an earring down there or something? That's just not sexy.
i tongue her vagina as her gf licks her anus. we kiss, exchanging our spit from those two holes. she sticks her finger up her friend's anus, pulls it out, and i lick it clean. i fuck all four of their holes, then pull my cock out (after it's been deep inside both of their assholes), put my legs over my head (i can self suck) and lick those anal juices off my rigid cock. her friend licks and sucks my asshole, as her gf sucks my balls and licks my shaft, our tongues meeting on my big cockhead. i can't take much more of this and unload my cum in our open mouths. we all kiss, tasting cum, and the taste of our assholes and their sweet vaginal juices.
Yep just shove your tongue up her ass hole why dont ya, not sexy its just like for gos sake SHUT UP BITCHY SLUTS!!!!
very hot but i dont think my dick would fit in her pussy.. lol... but i would love too just eat her out and take my time
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What are friends for!! Nice job!! came all over my key board
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Could be better
Now that's a good friend. Only wish this was higher quality.
lick clit is goood...
1 like them very good
Um so hot shame she's got genital warts inside and outside her fanny
i wish i can have it 1days like this pussy this pussy is a very very testy and yummy yummy im loveing it
Omg what a fabulous spread of her pussy and erotic vagina tongue action. Oh the four finger spread and fabulous tongue in her vagina and on her clit. Then as her friend fingers her ass, she erotically fingers her own pussy. Would love to had seen more of them satisfying each other.
You know what i like to due to my wife pussy is i like to spread her pussy apart and lick her from her pussy to her anal and get all nice and wet like she doing and slid it in any hole my wife let me put it in and fuck her until she cums and then keep fucking her until i cum inside her in any hole she what
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I would punnishnthese babes for leaving me out!
so clean & pure vin
18 and already a case of full blown genital warts. What a turn on.
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Nice pussy and aslso fuck that girl
Absolutely fucking disgusting, the bitch has 2 clearly visible genital warts
Want to lick both of them!!!!
Nice cunt hole
makes you wonder why lesbianism hasnt been made a compulsory olympic event definitely a gold medal contender xxxxxx
I was not impressed.
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When your transformer arrives on-site, various assembly and testing procedures must be carried out before placing the unit in service.
Your large MVA-sized transformer arrives on-site with its radiators and bushings in separate boxes and its tank empty. What should you know about assembling these parts? What about transferring the dielectric fluid; are there certain filling requirements and precautions that must be addressed?
These and many more questions will be answered in our discussion here.
Different configurations of unassembled transformers
When unassembled liquid-filled transformers are shipped to the installation site, they may come in the following configurations:
* Tank with transformer filled with liquid and additional fluid shipped separate.
* Tank with transformer charged with dry air or dry nitrogen and fluid shipped separate.
* Other components, such as the radiators, bushings (made of porcelain, epoxy, or a polymer), auxiliary cooling equipment (fans), arresters, and accessory devices shipped separately and noted on the bill of lading as separate items.
As the radiators are demounted for shipment, the tank, if containing a dielectric liquid, may be overfilled with insulating fluid. Tank openings are sealed with gasketed plates. After installation, radiators are to be filled with the provided fluid.
Components requiring special inspection
You should carefully check the following items for shipping damage.
* Tank should be inspected for leaks, dents, scratches, and other signs of rough handling, such as load shifting and broken bonds or broken welds of attachments that secure the transformer.
* All external accessories should be checked for breakage, loss, and leaks.
* Paint should be inspected as scratched paint can indicate other damage.
* If the transformer tank is filled with liquid, readings should be taken of the pres-sure-vacuum gauge, liquid level gauge, and top liquid temperature gauge. Also note the ambient temperature when the above measurements are taken.
When there is external damage, it may be an indication of internal damage. If damage is indicated, immediately file a claim with the carrier and contact the manufacturer. If an internal inspection is necessary, coordinate it with the manufacturer. When there is evidence of mistreatment, take precaution to prevent further damage or contamination of the insulating liquid.
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Once the transformer is permanently placed, before further inspection is carried out, and before assembling the unit, the tank should be permanently grounded with a correctly sized and properly installed permanent ground.
Plan for the prevention of contaminants
When you're inspecting the transformer and installing accessories, take steps to prevent tools, hardware, or other foreign matter from falling into the tank. Some transformers have failed due to such items falling on coils or in ducts and being forgotten. Develop a procedure for inventory of all tools, hardware, and any other objects used in the inspection, assembly, and testing of the unit. A checklist should be used to record all items.
If there's evidence of damage that warrants inspection of the tank's inside, it's very important that you do not remove any component from the transformer tank or open any handhole or manhole cover or other plates until the tank is at atmospheric pressure (0 psi gauge). Sudden release of pressure can dislodge an unsecured cover or plate, causing serious injury or even death. Relieve the tank pressure (or vacuum) by slowly loosening a manhole cover, shipping plate, or plug, whichever is most convenient to vent the transformer.
You should also not open the liquid-filled compartment when it's raining or if there is excessive humidity. Dry air should be pumped continuously into the gas space if the transformer is opened under conditions of humidity exceeding 70%. Liquid-filled transformers are often shipped with nitrogen in the gas space. To avoid possible suffocation, you must arrange for the nitrogen to be purged by pumping dry air into the gas space for a half hour before anyone enters the tank. Pure nitrogen will not support life and should not be inhaled. The oxygen content should be checked and is acceptable with a concentration level of 19.5% to 23.5%.
If you have to draw down the insulating liquid for inspection, make sure you have equipment for clean and dry storage of the liquid during inspection and for filtering the liquid prior to refilling the tank. It's very important all associated equipment used in the handling of the fluid (hoses, pumps, etc.) are also very clean and dry. If this equipment was used before with a different type of fluid, clean all contaminated items. When you remove the liquid, its level should not get below the top of windings.
Liquid-filled transformers may be stored outdoors upon delivery. Sufficient gas pressure must be maintained to allow a positive pressure of 1 psi to 2 psi at all times, even at low ambient temperature. The pressure-vacuum gauge, if supplied with the transformer, will show pressure variations with ambient temperature. Pressure and ambient temperature readings should be recorded regularly. Refer to manufacturer's instructions for storage of accessories. If possible, cabinet heaters should be energized to prevent condensation.
Attaching the accessories
All items removed from the transformer for shipment will be noted on the bill of lading. Inspect these items. The reassembly should be done in the order noted below.
Radiator inspection and installation.
1. Inspect the radiator(s) and flange mating surfaces for shipping damage. The radiators dissipate heat to the air and are usually relatively flat panels with a number of hollow ridges that serve as internal passageways for the fluid to travel. Occasionally, you will find some radiators comprised of vertical tubing with headers on top and on bottom, with the end of the headers serving as attachment points to the tank.
2. Make sure valves on tank flanges are closed, and remove blank shipping plates.
3. Remove blank shipping plates on radiator flanges, and inspect for moisture or contamination inside radiator headers. If the radiators are contaminated, flushing will be necessary (cleanliness and dryness are very important). If flushing is required, do not open the tank flange valves that open to the radiator(s) prior to the flushing operation. The radiator(s) should be placed at a clean, convenient location. Then, remove the top and bottom pipe plugs from the radiator headers and circulate clean insulating fluid through the radiator's main header tubes. It's best if you use a high volume pump and filter system (capacity of 40 to 200 gpm). Reverse the flushing procedures so the radiators are flushed top to bottom and then bottom to top.
4. Clean all mating surfaces on the tank and radiator flanges. Apply a small amount of rubber cement to hold gaskets in place during installation of the radiators. Inspect and reuse "O" ring gaskets on valves. Replace any that have nicks or tears.
5. Using the lifting eye(s) at the top of the radiator, attach it to the tank. Do not rest the radiator on the drain plug, as this may cause damage. If there is more than one radiator, match the numbers on each radiator with those on the tank flanges to assure proper installation. Attach radiators with mounted fans first and then the remaining radiators. Attach nuts and spring washers to the bolts and tighten them evenly, alternating across comers top and bottom until the specified torque value is obtained.
6. For transformers shipped with fluid, after removing a manhole cover, shipping plate, or plug (whichever is most convenient), vent the tank. This opening must be above oil level. Then, based on discussions with transformer manufacturers, you should open first the top and then the bottom flange valve on each radiator in succession until all valves are open. This procedure will prevent the trapping of gases or air pockets in the radiators. (Note: Some transformer manufacturers recommend the reverse sequence.) Do not allow the oil level to fall below the top of the coil clamping ring. If there is insufficient oil in the transformer, stop the radiator filling process and add oil before completing this step. After all radiators have been filled, adjust the liquid level to the proper position.
7. If the transformer is shipped dry, it will be filled with either dry air or nitrogen. With this situation, leave the radiator valves closed until the transformer is ready to be filled with fluid. Based on this condition, you should open the valves during a vacuum cycling and the filling of the liquid.
Bushing inspection and handling. Bushings are the means for allowing current to flow into and out of the transformer. They are insulators with internal conductors, and they are fragile. You should always use extra care when handling bushings.
1. Remove the cover of the bushing crates, taking care not to chip the porcelain (or epoxy or polymer) skirts on the bushings. Check the condition of all bushings. For larger, higher voltage transformers, the bushings will be made of porcelain. Lower voltage bushings, when used for indoor installations, are usually made from epoxy or polymer. If the bushing is chipped or cracked, or if there is any other apparent damage, contact the manufacturer.
2. Some oil-filled bushings should remain at a minimum of about 10 [degrees] above horizontal. This is because there is usually a nitrogen blanket above the oil that serves as a pressure buffer to compensate for changes in oil volume during temperature variations. As such, it's important to keep the nitrogen at the top of the bushing. If the angle above the horizontal is not maintained during handling, storage, or installation, refer to the bushing manufacturer's instruction manual for corrective action.
3. Remove the bushings from the crate using a sling, lifting them in the same position. Place the bushings on a suitable surface for cleaning. (The cover that was removed from the packing crate is a good base.) Use rags to cushion the bottom threads. Never rest the porcelain section of a bushing on anything. Use the bushing flange to provide support.
4. Carefully clean the bushing using a rag dampened with a fast drying solution, such as denatured alcohol. You should check with the bushing manufacturer prior to using any solvent. All bushing surfaces that will be inside the tank should be wiped clean and then dried to prevent contamination of the oil in the transformer. Do not use solvent on the sight glass, as this may damage the material.
5. Bushings with tubular stems for conductors (draw lead bushings) leave the factory with the lower stems loosely sealed. Dust, dirt, and moisture may accumulate in the conductor tube. To clean the conductor tube, draw a cloth saturated with the cleaning solvent mentioned above through the hollow conductor. Make several passes until the rag comes out clean.
6. If the bushing has a corona shield, make sure you don't dent this shield; it must be smooth and highly polished to be effective. If possible, the corona shield should also be removed and cleaned.
Draw lead bushing installation. Draw lead bushings are low ampere devices having a flexible conductor that is pulled up the tube at installation. Because these bushings are made by different manufacturers with various features, it's important to refer to the manufacturer's instructions, which are usually supplied with the transformer for additional information. A generic draw lead bushing is shown in Fig. 1.
1. Remove the bushing shipping plates, using care not to damage the gasket. The draw leads will be attached to the underside of the shipping plate.
2. Inspect the gasket and replace it if damaged. Clean the transformer bushing mounting boss and install the bushing gasket, using a small amount of petroleum jelly to prevent damage to the gasket.
3. Pass a pull wire or cord through the center tube of the bushing and attach it to the small hole in the top of the cable terminal stud. (Serving as a fish tape, this cord or wire should be at least 12 in. longer than the bushing.) Lower the bushing into the transformer opening, taking care not to scrape or damage the current transformer. Do not allow slack in the pull wire or cord, as it may allow the lead to become kinked below the end of the bushing.
4. Install the locking pin at the top of the bushing, and remove the pull wire or cord. Thread the terminal cap into position, making sure the gasket is in place. Apply a small amount of petroleum jelly to the gasket to prevent damage. Tighten the terminal cap to seal against the gasket. Torque the stud nut and cap as directed by the manufacturer's installation instruction leaflet.
5. Install and tighten the bushing flange hardware, applying even pressure to the flange. Hardware should be tightened alternating across the flange until the recommended torque value is reached. (Refer to manufacturer's torque values.)
6. Check all leads to maximize clearance to ground and to other electrical parts.
Fixed conductor bushing installation. Fixed conductor bushings have high ampere ratings. With these devices, the tube and/or rod is the conductor. As each firm's product has different features, you should refer to the bushing manufacturer's instructions for additional information.
1. Remove the bushing shipping plates, using care not to damage the gasket. Inspect the gasket and replace if damaged.
2. To install this type of bushing, if needed, lower the oil level. Do not drain oil below the top clamping ring.
3. If the transformer is shipped without oil, start flowing dry air through the unit.
4. Clean the transformer bushing mounting boss with a solvent such as denatured alcohol. Check with the bushing manufacturer before using any solvent. Contact the transformer manufacturer if there is any damage to the mounting boss.
5. Place the bushing into correct position on top of the transformer. After confirming there is breathable air inside the tank, enter the unit, or provide access to the bottom of the bushing through access covers on the sidewall of the transformer. (It may be necessary to lower the liquid level to do this.) If applicable, first install the lower bushing terminal. Then, make the lead connection to the bushing, and be sure the other end of the lead is appropriately connected to the correct winding. Check all the leads to maximize clearances to ground and electrical parts. Secure the bushing on the transformer tank by tightening all bolts uniformly in several steps. Do not attempt to pull the bolts down to the final setting on the first tightening. Allow time between each tightening to allow the gasket to seat properly. All nuts on the bushing flanges and manhole or handhole covers should be torqued to the manufacturer's recommended levels.
Installation of other accessories
Pressure-vacuum gauge. This is usually installed by the transformer manufacturer. If not, remove the 1/4-in. pipe plug located on the tank front and about 5 in. below the top cover. Install the gauge and tighten using Teflon sealing tape or equivalent.
Fans. Sometimes the fans are already attached to some of the radiators, in which case these radiators should be at the end of the series of radiators. If this is not the case, attach the fans to the radiators. Usually, instructions for doing this are provided as is the necessary hardware. Fans must be located on a radiator at the end of a series of parallel radiator panels. When the fans are connected to the control circuit, make sure you check the direction of the fan blades for correct air flow.
Rapid pressure rise relay. One of two types is provided. If a gas space pressure relay is to be used, it's normally mounted on top of the tank. If an under oil relay is used for this purpose, it is usually mounted on a side wall at about eye level. Attach the flexible lead connector to the terminals of the rapid pressure rise relay and to the control box (connections at both ends of the lead must be completed).
Lightning arresters. For installations that may expose equipment to switching or lighting impulses, lightning arresters should be used. These arresters are mounted using brackets usually provided along with instructions. Arrange to have all ground connections securely made in accordance with the NEC and applicable local codes.
Conservator tanks. Sometimes liquid-filled transformers have conservator tanks, which are auxiliary tanks on top of large units. These tanks allow the dielectric liquid to flow into and out of this reservoir as the fluid in the main tank expands and contracts. Conservator tanks are used when the main transformer tank is completely filled with liquid. Prior to assembling the conservator per manufacturer's instructions, the bladder should be checked carefully for any contamination or defects, such as a rip in the air bag. Also, proper operation of the oil level float should be verified.
Inspection and filling
You should make a final inspection of the transformer before it's energized, particularly if any work has been done inside the tank. All electrical connections should be checked for tightness. All bushings should be checked for tightness of gaskets, and all draw lead connections should be checked. Electrical clearances inside the tank should be checked. One final check should be made to ensure all tools have been removed.
After inspection, close the tank. Reinstall all hand hole (and/or man hole) covers that have been removed. All gasket groves should be cleaned, with all gaskets in the correct position. All nuts on the bushing flanges and handhold covers should be torqued to appropriate values.
Testing for leaks
The simplest method of testing for leaks is by gas pressure. The gas space in the unit should be pressurized at 5 psi with dry nitrogen with the pressure monitored for approximately 24 hrs.
A change in pressure does not necessarily indicate a leak. Any temperature increase or decrease in the transformer will result in a subsequent increase or decrease of the gas pressure in the unit. Ambient temperatures and tank pressure should be monitored for the 24-hr period.
If there is a significant drop in pressure during the 24-hr period without an accompanying decrease in ambient temperature, you must check the tank for leaks. Then, repressurize the tank at 5 psi. Using a solution of liquid soap and soft water, brush all weld joints above the oil level, bushing gasket flanges, and handhold cover gaskets. Any leaks in the gas space above the liquid will appear in the form of soap bubbles. Use chalk dust below the liquid level to check for leaks of liquid from the tank. All of the soap solution must be rinsed or wiped off with a clean wet rag before removing pressure.
If the oil level has been lowered for inspection and/or insertion of bushings, etc., or if the transformer was shipped without being completely filled with oil, the unit must be filled to the proper level before energizing. Manufacturers usually have their own procedures for proper filling and handling techniques. Carefully follow these instructions for best results.
Determining dryness
When a liquid-filled transformer is shipped to the designated site by the manufacturer, it's almost always shipped thoroughly "dry." That is, the tank, core, and coils have very little water or moisture in them, even though the assembly may be filled with a dielectric heat transfer medium, such as mineral oil, or a fluid classified as a "less-flammable, or a high fire point liquid." Every precaution is taken to ensure dryness is maintained during shipment. However, due to mishandling or other causes, moisture may enter the transformer and be absorbed by the dielectric fluid and insulation system. Because this potential problem may exist, you should determine the dielectric fluid and insulation are dry before energizing the transformer.
For transformers shipped with the core and coils immersed in a dielectric fluid, samples of the fluid should be drawn from the bottom sampling valve and tested for dielectric strength. There are different passable voltage levels depending upon the type of test done and the fluid used. (One transformer manufacturer recommends that the sample pass a test at 26kV or more for an oil-based fluid.) If the test of the dielectric strength is acceptable, if there's no evidence of free water in the oil at the bottom of the transformer, and if the insulation resistance readings are satisfactory, you can assume the insulation is dry and the transformer can be energized.
If the tests indicate low dielectric strength, an investigation should be made to determine the cause before the transformer is energized. At this point, you should take measurements of the insulation resistance level and insulation power factor and submit them to the transformer manufacturer for recommendations. A high power factor reading means there is moisture or other contamination in the fluid.
In order to obtain a uniform insulation temperature, the transformer oil should be at normal ambient temperature when the insulation resistance and the power factor measurements are made. The liquid dielectric test should use samples of the fluid taken at both the top and the bottom of the tank, and the results should accompany the power factor reading.
If the tests or visual inspection indicate the presence of moisture, the core and coils must be dried before voltage is applied to the transformer. It's recommended that various tests of the transformer, such as insulation resistance level and insulation power factor, be taken periodically during the life of the transformer for comparison purposes. You often can discover helpful trends for planning maintenance programs this way.
Final external inspection
All external surfaces of the transformer and accessories should be examined for damage that may have occurred during installation of equipment. The liquid level gauge, temperature indicators, pressure-vacuum gauge, tap changer, and other accessories should be checked for proper operation. Bushings should be checked for cleanliness and, if necessary, cleaned with Xylene or another non-residual solvent. (Xylene, a type of solvent, as well as some other types of solvents, such as alcohol, are effective cleaners. Whatever solvent is used, its toxic qualities should be considered. Check with the bushing manufacturer if you are not sure of the characteristics of a solvent.)
All liquid levels should be checked, including those in any oil-filled switches or conservator tanks, if used. The conservator tank should also be properly vented. All electrical connections to the bushings should be checked for tightness. Proper external electrical clearances should be checked. All cables or bus connected to the transformer bushings should be checked to avoid strain on the porcelain insulators. All winding neutral terminals should be checked to assure they are properly grounded or ungrounded, according to the system operation. All tank grounds should be checked. All current transformer secondaries should be checked to assure they are either loaded or short circuited. You should use caution here. The secondaries of current transformer with open circuits can achieve dangerously high potentials.
Study the transformer's nameplate data and compare it with the planned application of the unit to assure proper usage.
Surge arresters, when used, must be installed and connected to the transformer bushings/terminals with shortest possible leads. These arresters may be necessary to protect the equipment from line switching surges and lightning.
A suitable HV disconnect means must be available to deenergize the transformer in order to operate the no-load tap changer, if used. The tap changer position must match the incoming line voltage as closely as possible. The tap changer should be padlocked in the correct position for operation.
Valves should be checked for proper operation and position. Radiator valves should be open. If a conservator tank is supplied, the connection between it and the main tank should be open. The upper filter press valve should be closed. This valve is to be opened when connection is made to it via use of temporary piping or tubing that goes to an external filter press, which is a pump and filter. It maintains flow of the dielectric fluid while passing the fluid through the filter to remove impurities, including finely divided carbon and small deposits of moisture.
When filling, use filtered liquid
When filling a transformer with liquid, filtering with a filter press is recommended to prevent foreign material and moisture from entering the tank. Begin the filtering process with new filter elements and replace them frequently, depending upon the amount of moisture removed. Filter elements must be thoroughly dried and kept warm until the time used.
Liquid filling procedure
Check the dielectric strength of the liquid while it is still in containers. If free water is present, drain off the water before putting the liquid through the filter press. Continue passing the liquid through the filter press until a passable dielectric strength is reached. (One manufacturer recommends 26kV or higher for oil.) The transformer should be filled with its dielectric liquid on a reasonably clear day when the humidity does not exceed 70%. The fluid temperature must be 0 [degree] C or higher.
A high-voltage static charge can develop when oil flows in pipes, hoses, and tanks. Therefore, ground all metal surfaces, including bushings, fluid hoses (which should be conductive), and the pump during the filling procedure. As manufacturer's recommendations for filling transformers differ, it's best to follow the guidelines provided with the unit. Also, recognize that transformers equipped with a conservator require special filling techniques.
Non-vacuum filling
Where vacuum filling is not required, the tank should be filled through the upper filter press connection (the filter press valve), at the top of the tank. A second opening above the oil level should be provided to relieve the air being displaced. Full voltage should not be applied to the transformer for 48 hrs after filling.
Vacuum filling
Entrapped air is a potential source of trouble in transformers. In general, it's desirable to fill transformers with liquid under as high a vacuum as conditions permit. The transformer tank must be airtight except for the vacuum and oil connections. If it has a conservator, be careful because it will not withstand a full vacuum. After obtaining a vacuum as high as the tank construction will permit, this vacuum should be maintained by continuous pumping for at least 4 hrs to 8 hrs. The filling may then begin.
The liquid line should be connected to the upper filter press connection or other suitable connection on top of the tank, as shown in Fig. 2. The filtered liquid is admitted through the connection, with the rate of flow being regulated by a valve at the tank so the vacuum does not fall below 90% of the original value. (This value changes per manufacturer.) Any air bubbles in the liquid will explode in the vacuum, and the air will be drawn out by the vacuum pump. The vacuum should be maintained for 1 hr to 4 hrs (again, this can change per manufacturer) after the transformer is full.
The equipment needed to fill transformers under vacuum includes a vacuum pump (approximately 150 cfm, two-stage type) capable of 200 microns in the blanked off condition. (Check for proper rotation of the pump.) This will be suitable for most transformers. A booster will be helpful on large transformers. Also a filter press (approximately 30 gpm) should be used. You'll find it advisable to have extra sets of filters. Other equipment should include a vacuum gauge, vacuum pipes or flexible hoses (2 in. dia minimum), oil supply lines and a vacuum valve (for connection at top of the transformer), and either a supply of dry air or dry nitrogen, depending upon which manufacturer you've used.
The hoses should be flushed with liquid through the filter press, filled with liquid, and connected to the top filter press connection. This is to allow as little air as possible to enter the transformer.
It's recommended you arrange for some visual means to observe the fluid level so you'll know when the oil is approximately 8 in. to 12 in. from the top of the tank. This could be done by installing a sight glass at a valve near the top of the tank or by using Tygon tubing (which is transparent) from a top valve to the drain valve. Note: Should the fluid be pulled into the vacuum pump, it can cause serious damage to the pump.
Follow these precautions:
* Never apply voltage to a transformer under vacuum. A 500V insulation resistance tester may cause damage to insulation and result in a failure.
* Never leave a transformer unattended while under vacuum. A positive pressure must be applied if it must be unattended.
* Never stand or walk on the transformer tank when the unit is under vacuum.
After applying full voltage, the transformer should be kept under observation during the first few hours of operation under load. After several days, check the oil for oxygen content and dielectric strength. All temperatures and pressures should be checked in the transformer tank during the first week of operation. Except for special designs, transformers may be operated at their rated kVA if the average ambient temperature of the cooling air does not exceed 30 [degrees] C in any 24-hr period, and the altitude does not exceed 3300 ft.
Safety precautions are essential
Lethal voltages will be present inside all transformer tanks, enclosures, and at all external connection points. Make sure installation and maintenance are performed by experienced and qualified personnel. Deenergize the transformer before performing any maintenance or service work. And remember, the secondary may be alive through feedback circuits, so it's also advisable it also be disconnected.
Each transformer manufacturer produces products that have differences from units built by competing manufacturers. And they have their own instructions for installing and testing their transformers. Such instructions should be carefully followed. This is vital to assure adequate safety to personnel and equipment.
The purpose of this article is to provide general guidelines for installing and testing liquid-filled transformers for placing them in service. The article will be helpful to the reader by describing the procedures used for meeting this objective. The article is not meant to supersede manufacturer's instructions. Each manufacturer has specific warranty requirements for its transformers. For this warranty to be valid, it's important you have a complete understanding of the conditions called for and follow the requirements.


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On Monday, the Assembly Transportation Committee held what was supposedly an oversight hearing on the state's nascent bullet train project.
It was a joke.
The committee's chairwoman, Long Beach Democrat Bonnie Lowenthal, beamed as the boss of the California High-Speed Rail Authority, Jeff Morales, emitted bland assurances that the project was proceeding smoothly and tossed a couple of softball questions.
But when Fresno Republican Jim Patterson tried to ask some pointed questions about the project, the first phase of which runs through his city, Lowenthal cut him off, saying it was time to "move forward."
Later, when Lowenthal opened the hearing to the public for a very few minutes, a construction industry representative tried to complain that the High-Speed Rail Authority is insisting that potential contractors must sign "project labor agreements" that, in effect, reserve jobs for unionized workers. But she cut him off as well.
On Tuesday, more or less the same cast showed up for a two-committee Senate oversight hearing on the bullet train, and it was a more mature event - in part because the presiding senator, Concord Democrat Mark DeSaulnier, voted against the project last year and remains skeptical about its financial viability - as he should be.
The state has enough money from a bond issue and a federal grant to build a 131-mile starter line in the San Joaquin Valley but statewide completion would need tens of billions of additional dollars from private investors or the federal government.
Morales and Dan Richard, the chairman of the rail authority, didn't have firm answers to DeSaulnier's questions about financing. Richard said it would be "a series of 10 percent solutions" and promised that each segment of the project would have "independent utility" even if a whole system isn't built.
They and Gov. Jerry Brown's transportation agency secretary, Brian Kelly, are gently floating the notion of using the cap and trade greenhouse gas emission fees now being extracted from California businesses to build the bullet train that's supposed to eventually link population centers in both ends of the state.
However, those funds are supposed to be spent on projects that reduce pollution, and the state's own documents say the bullet train would have little net effect on greenhouse gas emissions.
"I'm still looking for Plan B," DeSaulnier said.
He and other senators also questioned whether the state could build the bullet train without neglecting other, badly needed transportation work, such as highway reconstruction.
Ultimately, the Senate hearing was no more definitive about whether the bullet train could - and should - be built than the Assembly event.
But at least the senators staged a real hearing and not a dog-and-pony show.


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WMU is a learner centered, research university, building intellectual inquiry and discovery into undergraduate, graduate and professional programs in a way that fosters knowledge and innovation, and transforms wisdom into action. As a public university, WMU provides leadership in teaching, research, learning and service, and is committed to enhancing the future of our global citizenry.
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VICTORIA'S forensic mental health institute will suspend assessments of people in court and close 16 hospital beds for the criminally insane as it grapples with budget cuts.
The Victorian Institute of Forensic Mental Health, known as Forensicare, said it had been forced to slash services as a result of the Commonwealth's $107 million cuts to Victoria's health system.
Forensicare has suspended its court liaison services until June 30, which could lead to more mentally ill offenders being sent to prison and costly delays in the Magistrates Court.
Cases could be adjourned while mentally ill offenders navigate overstretched mainstream mental health services in the hope of being assessed.
Forensicare chief executive Tom Dalton said the cuts, which were announced in the middle of a budget cycle, had placed an ''enormous strain'' on the institute.
''Forensicare is the sole provider of these services in Victoria and these are not decisions that our council has taken lightly. At the forefront of Forensicare's function is that of community safety.''
The institute will gradually close 16 of 116 beds at the Thomas Embling Hospital in Fairfield, which treats mentally ill people in the criminal justice system who need acute psychiatric care and treatment, as well as those who have been found not guilty of crimes due to mental impairment.
''The ultimate loss of beds will require close planning, as it comes at a time when there is unprecedented growth in demand for inpatient admissions from the criminal justice system,'' Mr Dalton said.
Chief Magistrate Peter Lauritsen said Forensicare's court liaison service helped magistrates deal with mentally ill offenders. ''We are currently working with Forensicare to examine options for dealing with this situation until the service is able to resume,'' he said.
The hospital's Jardine unit, where involuntary residents prepare for their release and a double homicide occurred in 2009, is set to be converted into a less secure ''intensive community transitional support'' unit for voluntary patients.
In order to cut costs, there will also be a reduction in training opportunities for staff, who work with some of the state's most dangerous patients. There have been three deaths at the high-security Thomas Embling Hospital in just over three years. In 2009, two men were stabbed to death in the Jardine unit, and in December a patient died after he was strangled.
The chair of the faculty of forensic psychiatry at the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists, Dr Ness McVie, said reducing secure beds could put the community at risk because more mentally ill offenders would be sent to jail without treatment.
''If people are released from jail without treatment and their illness continues, they are at the same risk of reoffending. People who go through the mental health system instead of jail have a much lower rate of recidivism,'' she said.
The director of Monash University's Centre for Forensic Behavioural Science, James Ogloff, said the cuts were disheartening and would lead to costly delays in court.
''Mentally ill offenders before court will not receive adequate attention and care. If they are not remanded and expected to go to mental health services for assessment, they pose a possible risk to themselves or others in the community,'' he said.
A spokesman for state Mental Health Minister Mary Wooldridge said Forensicare's move was a result of the federal government's cuts. But a spokesman for federal Health Minister Tanya Plibersek said the Victorian government was responsible for any cuts to the state's health system.


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In the lead up to opening a new Brighton based restaurant in 2017, Matt Gillan will be cooking at Lucky Beach through out November and December.
An 8 course menu will be on offer each night, with the menu changing weekly (please see below for menus). The dishes will be a nod to the style of food that earnt Matt a Michelin star 5 years running, but also a hint to what diners can expect at his future venture.
To accompany the food will be a small selection of great wines, available by glass or bottle, cocktails and softs.
Dietary requirements can be catered for, but must be advised as soon as possible after booking. Or get in touch on the below email if you just want to double check.
Due to the pop up nature of the events, ingredients and time will be very limited to create something bespoke on the day. Please be advised that all food is prepared in an environment that contains gluten and nuts.
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Arrival for dinner is from 6.45pm with the first course to be delivered at 7.30pm. Arrive early and grab yourself a beautiful glass of Ridgeview or a cocktail.
This is a social dining evening. Individual tables will not be available.
Tickets are non refundable, but are transferrable to another date.
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Whilst I aim to be able to serve these menus during the designated weeks, please be aware that they may be subject to change due to the market availability.
WEEK 2 - 17th, 18th, 19th November
Beef tartare, egg yolk, watercress
Scallop, chicken wing, rhubarb, sesame seeds
Mushroom tartlet, sweet and salty walnuts, sherry vinegar
Stonebass, roasted garlic, octopus, pak choi
Pork rump, salt baked, parsnip, roasted pumpkin, spice
Rachel goats cheese, apple sorbet
Lemon custard, white chocolate, pink grapefruit
Apple parfait, caramel, pickled apple, rolled oats
WEEK 3 - 24th, 25th, 26th November
Pork, prune puree, pickled apple, crackling
Salmon, cured and poached, cucumber, caviar
Baked leek, baked potato, gruyere crumble, anchovy
Halibut broccoli, chilli salsa, hazelnut
Lamb belly, loin and shoulder, dumpling, lemon curd
Old sussex, yellow pepper, grain mustard, paprika cracker
Rhubarb, treacle tart, rhubarb sorbet, popcorn
White chocolate, dark chocolate, violet custard, sweet potato
WEEK 4- 1st, 2nd, 3rd December
Beetroot tartare, horseradish, watercress, orange
Crab, crab emulsion, paprika potato, lime
Ox cheek, roasted quince, celeriac, celery
Red mullet, scallop ceviche, grapes, red cabbage
Chicken, breast and leg, buttered leek, truffle
Old Sussex, yellow pepper, grain mustard, paprika cracker
Gingerbread, rhubarb compote, orange
Lemon tart, white chocolate, pink grapefruit, pumpkin


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End of Anelka saga boosts West Brom, says Mel
West Brom head coach Pepe Mel believes Nicolas Anelka's departure from The Hawthorns will benefit the club going forward.
Anelka was sacked by Albion on Friday for "gross misconduct" after it was confirmed the Frenchman would accept a five-match ban for his controversial 'quenelle' celebration.
The 35-year-old initially claimed he had freed himself from his contract on social media site Twitter, though that was later contradicted by West Brom.
Anelka was given the ban and an £80,000 fine after an independent commission ruled his gesture following a goal at West Ham in December was anti-semitic, which the former France striker denied.
West Brom's fortunes improved as Mel collected his first three points since being appointed as head coach in a 2-1 triumph at Swansea City on Saturday.
And the Spaniard believes the conclusion of the long-running Anelka saga is the best outcome for everyone involved.
"My relationship with Nicolas Anelka was good and he helped me but I hope now the situation is resolved in the best way possible for all parties," he said.
"The club needs all of its forces and energy to move forward. We are professionals and not keeping West Bromwich Albion up would be a failure for everyone."


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After losing three players to early entry into the NFL draft, Oklahoma has finally come out on the winning side of a decision.
In a somewhat surprising move, Aaron Colvin announced Monday that he's returning to the Sooners for his senior season. In a statement, the cornerback cited "unfinished business" in Norman as a reason for his return.
"I still have unfinished business at Oklahoma," Colvin said. "I'm excited for the opportunity to be back on the field with my teammates in 2013. There are team and individual goals that I'd still like to accomplish at OU."
Colvin has started 26 of the 39 games in which he's played, including 25 the past two seasons. 13 of those starts came at safety in 2011 before he moved to corner this year.
Following the 2012 season, Colvin, a three-star member of OU's 2010 recruiting class, was a first-team All-Big 12 performer.
"I am pleased that Aaron has come to this decision and I believe it's the right one for him," head coach Bob Stoops said. "I believe he has an opportunity to become one of the premier defensive players in the Big 12 and in the country. Hopefully, he will continue to work hard to reach that potential and help us achieve our team's goals."


text: As we already found out when we interviewed him years ago, Bronson Pinchot doesn't have much of a filter—possibly thanks to the anonymity afforded by movie and TV roles that have fooled people into thinking he's a weird little Greek man, possibly because nothing's gonna stop him, now or ever. With that in mind, here's a clip of Pinchot, standing tall on the wings of his dreams and the broad back of not giving a shit, gloriously hijacking a morning weather forecast in Pennsylvania because who cares. It's Good Friday, and why is there even weather today, etc. Anyway, he eventually gets kicked off, but not before showing a lot of interest in the female anchor's dress and making a weird joke about a Harrisburg woman with her underwear around her neck. In clear defiance of his own maxim, he does be ridiculous. [via UPROXX]