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Old Chatham, NY
Private Estate, Barn/Farm/Ranch, Park/Garden, Outdoor
Starting from $4,754 to $5,930 for 50 guests
Nestled between the Hudson River Valley and the Berkshires, Bellavista offers a stunning venue for your wedding day that is brimming with historic elegance. Located on sixty acres near the Old Chatham Hunt Club trails, this awe-inspiring Georgian estate brims with classic Hudson Valley charm. This b...
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Swan Club On The Harbor
Roslyn, NY
Banquet Hall/Restaurant, Historic/Landmark Building, Park/Garden, Ocean/Waterfront View, Ballrooms, ...
Starting from $6,331 to $7,189 for 50 guests
The possibilities to create your fairytale wedding are endless amidst seven acres of lush gardens, fountains and waterfalls at Swan Club On The Harbor. This property is a photographers dream. All of the outdoor features enhance the ethereal experience of your ceremony. The Bride's Walk is a romantic...
Antun's of Queens Village
Queens Village, NY
Banquet Hall/Restaurant, Historic/Landmark Building, Event Center, Park/Garden, Ballrooms, Outdoor
Starting from $6,516 to $12,626 for 60 guests
Be a part of a legacy by hosting your wedding at Antun's of Queens Village. The iconic blue-roofed Antun's building is a landmark in Queens and has hosted weddings for generations. Antun's has been the first choice for hundreds of celebrities, politicians and entertainers. With its illustrious past ...
Terrace on the Park
Flushing, NY
Event Center, Park/Garden, City/Skyline View, Ballrooms, Outdoor
Starting from $6,217 to $8,292 for 50 guests
Set on the iconic grounds of the New York World's Fair, Terrace on the Park floats serenely above the lush and verdant backdrop of Flushing Meadow Park, providing panoramic views of the New York skyline. Terrace on the Park is one of the premier wedding destinations in New York City and has the eleg...
Grand Oaks
Staten Island, NY
Banquet Hall/Restaurant, Golf Course, Ballrooms, Outdoor
Starting from $5,896 to $6,139 for 50 guests
Happily ever after begins at Grand Oaks. Located in Staten Island's lovely Woodrow neighborhood and just across the river from Woodbridge Township, Grand Oaks is a green paradise for your special day. As guests arrive, they are greeted by the charming brick clubhouse, featuring a quaint country porc...
Elite Private Yachts, by Entertainment C...
New York, NY
Ocean/Waterfront View, Cruise Ship/Yacht, City/Skyline View, Outdoor, Modern
Starting from $14,688 to $15,080 for 50 guests
Host your special day aboard the city's most chic and elegant Elite Private Yachts, Atlantica and Manhattan Elite by Entertainment Cruises. Create the most memorable beginning to your wedded bliss with endless customization options on the water. Imagine holding your ceremony on the Observation Dec...
Leonard's Palazzo
Great Neck, NY
Ballrooms, Modern
Starting from $14,740 to $20,715 for 100 guests
Located on the North Shore of Long Island, Leonardo's Palazzo presents a grand estate with an equal dose of historic and modern charm. An ideal location for a fairytale wedding and reception, this lavish venue is sure to impress all of your friends and family on your wedding day. Adorned with dazzli...
The View on the Hudson
Piermont, NY
Ocean/Waterfront View, City/Skyline View, Ballrooms, Outdoor
Starting from $6,000 to $9,300 for 50 guests
Gather your friends and family at the View on the Hudson for a memorable day filled with love and laughter, as you say "I do" and begin the next chapter of your love story. This venue sits right on the Hudson River, which means you'll enjoy panoramic views. There are indoor and outdoor ceremony site...
Aqua Azul Yacht
New York, NY
Ocean/Waterfront View, Cruise Ship/Yacht, City/Skyline View, Outdoor
Starting from $14,589 to $16,549 for 75 guests
Best kept secret in NYC… The 120-ft long private and luxurious Aqua Azul Yacht, with top of the line sophistication and impeccable service, will surpass any land-based, 4-walled venue. It will guarantee the adventure of your lifetime with its highest quality offering and perfect execution! Casting t...
The Water Club
New York,, NY
Banquet Hall/Restaurant, Ocean/Waterfront View, Outdoor
Starting from $12,632 to $16,474 for 50 guests
The finest wedding location in New York City showcases breathtaking views of the East River and Manhattan skyline along with imaginative American cuisine. The Water Club is conveniently located off the FDR Drive and offers complimentary valet parking. Our three elegantly appointed private rooms are ...
Stonebridge Country Club
Smithtown, NY
Event Center, Private Club, Outdoor
Starting from $26,956 to $29,276 for 125 guests
Picture your wedding nestled on the beautiful, manicured grounds of Stonebridge Country Club, a private country club open for public ceremonies and receptions. Say your vows outside under the garden gazebo, which forms a natural arch for your ceremony, and then proceed inside with your guests to the...
The Benjamin Hotel
New York, NY
Banquet Hall/Restaurant, Historic/Landmark Building, Hotel/Resort, City/Skyline View
Starting from $6,751 to $18,240 for 50 guests
Featuring a seamless blend of timeless elegance with a modern design, The Benjamin Hotel is a prime venue to host your once in a lifetime celebration. Located in Midtown East, and reminiscent of an exclusive social venue, The 1927 Neo-Romanesque style edifice, an NYC Landmark, exudes the ambianc...
Beach Club Estate
Lake Ronkonkoma, NY
Event Center, Park/Garden, Ocean/Waterfront View, Outdoor
Starting from $6,855 to $8,814 for 75 guests
Celebrate your wedding day at Beach Club Estate. They offer a private, secluded, hideaway tucked away on the shores of Long Island's largest freshwater lake, the majestic Lake Ronkonkoma. Coupled with the breathtaking views, you become enveloped in the calm and serene beauty of the countryside. The ...
Bay Ridge Manor
Brooklyn, NY
Banquet Hall/Restaurant, Ballrooms, Vintage/Rustic, Modern
Starting from $5,739 to $6,253 for 50 guests
**Book your wedding in 2019 and we will be offering special pricing! Inquire Today! ** The path to happily ever after begins at the Bay Ridge Manor. Famous for over 25 years of personalized service, attention to detail and anticipating the needs of your special guests, the Bay Ridge Manor will ma...
Riviera Waterfront Mansion
Massapequa, NY
Banquet Hall/Restaurant, Event Center, Park/Garden, Ballrooms, Outdoor
Starting from $16,294 to $16,294 for 100 guests
Your wedding will be nothing short of perfect at the Riviera Waterfront Mansion! Located on two picturesque acres along the Great South Bay in Massapequa, New York, this historic estate has everything you need to plan the wedding of your dreams. Its lush lawn features beautiful gardens, an elegant g...
Smooth Sailing Celebrations
Weehawken, NJ
Banquet Hall/Restaurant, Ocean/Waterfront View, Cruise Ship/Yacht, City/Skyline View, Ballrooms, Out...
Starting from $5,500 to $10,000 for 50 guests
45 private yachts for 12 to 1,200 guests sailing from New York and New Jersey year-round. "Not Just a Venue. An Experience." INCLUDED IN WEDDING PACKAGES: - complimentary ceremony time - customized cocktail hour of butlered and displayed hors d'oeuvres - customized dining prepared by yac...
East Wind Long Island
Wading River, NY
Banquet Hall/Restaurant, Hotel/Resort, Park/Garden, Ballrooms, Bed & Breakfast/Inn, Outdoor
From the intimate Cottage to the extravagant Grand Ballroom, East Wind Long Island caters to your every whim. Valet service bookends the white glove service your guests receive from arrival to departure. Regardless of the size of your party at East Wind, you will always receive VIP service. Position...
FEAST at Round Hill
Washingtonville, NY
Mansion, Private Estate, Barn/Farm/Ranch, Park/Garden, Vintage/Rustic, Outdoor
Starting from $6,666 to $8,882 for 50 guests
With over 20 years of catering experience in the Hudson Valley, New York, our goal at FEAST is to help you realize your unique and personal vision for your wedding or event. FEAST at Round Hill is conveniently located less than an hour from Manhattan, Westchester and North Jersey. Set on 12 pri...
Harold Pratt House and Peterson Hall
New York, NY
Historic/Landmark Building, Event Center, Mansion, Ballrooms
Starting from $16,750 to $24,745 for 50 guests
The Harold Pratt House was constructed in 1919 as one of New York's grand Park Avenue mansions. Ideal for wedding ceremonies and receptions, this venue features six rooms all with cathedral ceilings, fireplaces, and antique chandeliers connected by a majestic marble staircase. The Mansion Ballroom o...
26 Bridge
Brooklyn, NY
Loft, Modern
Starting from $13,096 to $18,485 for 50 guests
In Brooklyn, New York, down under the Manhattan bridge overpass, is 26 Bridge. An old factory turned chic wedding venue. This handsome venue has been refurbished to capture all the beauty of the skeletal factory frame while bringing in new modern furnishings. The original brick walls, enormous woode...
The Mansion at West Sayville
West Sayville, NY
Private Club, Mansion, Ocean/Waterfront View, Outdoor
Starting from $15,036 to $20,223 for 100 guests
Overlooking the Great South Bay and Fire Island, The Mansion at West Sayville is a historic venue with vast grounds and unobstructed views of the docks. Experience a private club atmosphere in a restored 1909 mansion with a timeless dark wood decor and hanging chandeliers. Hold your ceremony outdoor...
Patina Events at Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Brooklyn, NY
Park/Garden, Modern
Starting from $12,888 to $21,122 for 50 guests
Tucked away in one of the largest cities of the world, Brooklyn Botanic Garden is a beautiful oasis of trees, flower borders, and pastoral lawns—the perfect place for your fairytale wedding! Whether you're interested in a gorgeous afternoon ceremony among the seasonal blossoms or a dance party benea...
The Douglaston Manor
Douglaston, NY
Event Center, Mansion, Park/Garden, Outdoor
Starting from $7,077 to $9,254 for 50 guests
Nestled against a scenic private hill that's reminiscent of the quiet charming European countryside, The Douglaston Manor offers a beautiful country club setting for your New York wedding. With the stunningly manicured and rolling hills of the Douglaston Golf Course as its backdrop, the European-sty...
MountainView Manor
Glen Spey, NY
Hotel/Resort, Mansion, Ballrooms, Mountain
Starting from $6,858 to $11,323 for 50 guests
MountainView Manor is a gorgeous Victorian Mansion and Ballroom that sits on a 165-acre property in the Hudson Valley, New York area. The verdant, pastoral, valley settings serve as a charming background for a tranquil and romantic outdoor ceremony. The estate's historic Ardmore mansion features two...
Brentwood Country Club
Brentwood, NY
Private Club, Golf Course, Outdoor
Starting from $13,270 to $17,408 for 125 guests
Since 1890, Brentwood Country Club has helped thousands of brides and grooms create their perfect wedding day. Come and experience the charm of the stunning 50-acre golf course and take a walk through the picturesque, well-manicured gardens. Say your vows underneath the beautiful outdoor gazebo surr...
Mansion at Timber Point
Great River, NY
Historic/Landmark Building, Mansion, Golf Course, Ocean/Waterfront View, Vintage/Rustic, Outdoor
Starting from $16,369 to $26,455 for 50 guests
Create memories for a lifetime at this picturesque Long Island estate. Mansion at Timber Point is conveniently located between Great River and the Great South Bay, yet seemingly worlds away. Gently rolling hills give way to panoramic views of Fire Island on this 300-acre property, while the grand co...
Reid Castle at Manhattanville
Purchase, NY
Historic/Landmark Building, Event Center, Park/Garden, Church/Temple, Vintage/Rustic, Outdoor
Starting from $7,801 to $7,801 for 50 guests
Weddings at Reid Castle are truly special and memorable events. When you have your wedding there, all of the Shakespearean décor rooms will be yours to use as you wish. The castle is incredibly elegant, featuring marble staircases, dark wooden walls, tall ceilings, enormous chandeliers, a manicured ...
The Grand Plaza
Staten Island, NY
Hotel/Resort, Ballrooms
Starting from $5,696 to $8,715 for 50 guests
The wedding you've been dreaming of and one that no one will ever forget happens at Grand Plaza. As one of Staten Island's premier wedding venues, you'll experience the unsurpassed beauty and elegance. Steps from Great Kills Park and the harbor, your wedding will be unforgettable. Walk down the aisl...
Gurney's Montauk Resort and Seawater Spa
Montauk, NY
Banquet Hall/Restaurant, Hotel/Resort, Ocean/Waterfront View, Beach, Outdoor, Modern
Starting from $42,085 to $86,842 for 50 guests
Say " I do" in Montauk's most spectacular oceanfront setting. Gurney's is an unforgettable location for a wide range of wedding-related events, including ceremonies, receptions, rehearsal and group dinners, departure brunches, bridal showers, and engagement parties—as well as bonfires, lobster bake...
The Vanderbilt at South Beach
Staten Island, NY
Ocean/Waterfront View, Ballrooms
Starting from $7,823 to $10,136 for 60 guests
With dramatic ocean views, relaxing natural acoustics, and a truly magnificent vista of the Verrazano Narrows Bridge, the Vanderbilt at South Beach is a picturesque setting for your wedding celebration. This opulent facility possesses a grand staircase, dramatic chandeliers and spectacular draping. ...
Hamlet Golf & Country Club
Commack, NY
Banquet Hall/Restaurant, Event Center, Private Club, Golf Course, Ballrooms, Outdoor
Starting from $19,187 to $22,837 for 120 guests
Located in the heart of Long Island, Hamlet Golf & Country Club offers sweeping views of one of the most spectacular championship golf courses on the island and an ideal setting for your unforgettable wedding celebration. Tie the knot in a beautiful lakeside ceremony on the lawn, with all your love...
InterContinental New York Barclay
New York, NY
Hotel/Resort, Event Center, Ballrooms
Starting from $36,475 to $40,694 for 50 guests
With a rich history and ornate details, the sophisticated Intercontinental New York Barclay is an impressive venue for an elegant wedding. Build in 1926, this grand hotel has a classic Park Avenue ambience with federalist-style details, a majestic grand staircase, and a glamourous chandelier. It's j...
620 Loft & Garden
New York, NY
Historic/Landmark Building, Park/Garden, Loft, City/Skyline View, Outdoor, Modern
Serenity, magic and romance have an intimate home above the famous Fifth Avenue at 620 Loft & Garden. Dramatic cityscapes directly overlooking St. Patrick's Cathedral are highlighted by a historic manicured garden, sparkling reflective pool and tasteful fountain. This extraordinary yet classic lofte...
Rainbow Room
New York, NY
Historic/Landmark Building, Event Center, City/Skyline View, Ballrooms, Vintage/Rustic
Romance and glamour envelop once-in-a-lifetime memories at the iconic Rainbow Room. Soaring 65 stories above Midtown Manhattan, magical moments are captured against a sparkling backdrop of city lights and expertly tailored event design. Rainbow Room chefs and hospitality professionals are among the ...
The Crescent Beach Club
Bayville, NY
Banquet Hall/Restaurant, Ocean/Waterfront View, Beach, Ballrooms, Outdoor
Your own private beach awaits you and your guests. The Crescent Beach Club is Long Island's premier beachfront venue. Have the destination wedding you always dreamed of without having to leave New York. Imagine, walking down a beautiful sand-colored aisle as the palm trees sway in the gentle breeze....


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EEOC Office of Legal Counsel staff members wrote the following informal discussion letter in response to an inquiry from a member of the public. This letter is intended to provide an informal discussion of the noted issue and does not constitute an official opinion of the Commission.
ADA: Disability-Related Inquiries and Medical Examinations
August 3, 2001
Dear :
This is in response to your April 6, 2001, letter to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC or Commission) seeking an opinion as to whether the is violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) (1) by asking questions about an individual's medical history when s/he applies for employment or requests a transfer from one facility to another. (2) You provided a copy of a document entitled "Medical History Questionnaire," which consists of 82 "Yes or No" and multiple choice questions, many of which you believe conflict with various guidelines issued by the EEOC.
General Principles
Section 102 of the ADA limits an employer's ability to make disability-related inquiries and require medical examinations at three stages: pre-offer, post-offer, and during employment. Prior to an offer of employment, the ADA prohibits all disability-related inquiries and medical examinations even if they are related to the job. After an applicant has been given a conditional job offer, but before s/he starts work, an employer may make disability-related inquiries and conduct medical examinations, regardless of whether they are related to the job, as long as it does so for all entering employees in the same job category. Once employment begins, an employer may make disability-related inquiries and require medical examinations only if they are job-related and consistent with business necessity. The Commission has issued guidances addressing the ADA's prohibitions at each stage. (3)
Applicants for Employment
In its guidance on Preemployment Questions and Medical Examinations, the Commission defined a "disability-related inquiry" as a question that is likely to elicit information about a disability. Questions, such as those on the questionnaire you provided, which specifically ask whether an individual has certain impairments (e.g., high blood pressure, diabetes, cancer, arthritis); has "any medical restrictions on [his/her] drivers' license, other than eyeglasses or contact lenses"; or has "been treated for a mental or psychiatric problem in the past ten years" are disability-related inquiries. The , therefore, would violate the ADA by requiring applicants to answer these questions prior to being given a conditional job offer.
You state that the also requires employees requesting transfers to other facilities to complete the questionnaire. It is not clear whether completion of the questionnaire is required of employees competing for a new job, employees who are noncompetitively entitled to another position, or both.
If an individual requesting a transfer must apply for it, then s/he must be treated as an applicant with respect to the rules concerning disability-related inquiries and medical examinations. The , therefore, could not require completion of the questionnaire before making the individual a conditional offer of the new position. Further, where a current supervisor has medical information regarding an employee who is applying for a new job, s/he may not disclose that information to the person interviewing the employee for the new job or to the supervisor of that job. This means that, for example, if a supervisor of a mail clerk in Philadelphia knows that the clerk has a back impairment or that she needed a reasonable accommodation in her current position, she may not disclose that information to someone in Cleveland who is evaluating the clerk's request to transfer there. The may require completion of the form after extending the employee a conditional offer of the new position, as long as it does so for all entering employees in the same job category.
If, on the other hand, an individual requesting a transfer is noncompetitively entitled to another position at a different facility (e.g., because of seniority or hardship), the individual should be treated as an employee. This means that the only may make disability-related inquiries or require medical examinations that are job-related and consistent with business necessity. Generally, a disability-related inquiry or medical examination of an employee may be job-related and consistent with business necessity when an employer has a reasonable belief, based on objective evidence, that: (1) an employee's ability to perform essential job functions will be impaired by a medical condition; or, (2) an employee will pose a direct threat due to a medical condition. In most cases, this standard is met when an employer knows about a particular employee's medical condition, has observed performance problems, and reasonably can attribute the problems to the medical condition. From the information you provided, it appears that the could not show that it is job-related and consistent with business necessity to require employees who are noncompetitively entitled to a transfer to complete the medical history questionnaire. However, the could still ask individual employees about particular medical conditions where it can show such inquiries are job-related and consistent with business necessity.
I hope this information is helpful to you. Please note, however, that this has been an informal discussion of the issues you raised and does not constitute an official opinion of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
Peggy R. Mastroianni
Associate Legal Counsel
1. Pursuant to the Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1992, the ADA's employment standards apply to all nonaffirmative action employment discrimination of individuals with disabilities who are federal employees or applicants for federal employment. Pub. L. No. 102-569 §503(b), 106 Stat. 4344, 4424 (1992)(codified as amended at 29 U.S.C. §791(g)(1994). While your letter and this response refer to the ADA, the same standards apply under Section 501 of the Rehabilitation Act to the .
2. The cover page of the questionnaire asks individuals to check whether they are "non-career" or "career" and to indicate the type of the position they have been offered (e.g., city carrier, clerk, custodian), which suggests that it is given to individuals who have been given a conditional offer of employment. You indicated, however, that it is your understanding that the questionnaire is given to applicants before they complete an employment application and to employees seeking transfers. Several statements on the form support this understanding. The "Privacy Act Statement," which precedes the list of questions, states that the "information provided will be used to determine physical/medical suitability for hiring purposes." Although the questionnaire states that "[completion of this form is voluntary," it also states that if information is not provided, "the assessment may be considered incomplete, and that failure to answer truthfully may result in ineligibility for employment or termination.
3. See Preemployment Disability-Related Questions and Medical Examinations Under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (1995) and Disability-Related Inquiries and Medical Examinations of Employees Under the ADA (2000). These and other guidances are available on the Internet at http://www.eeoc.gov.
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In late February, some 44,000 discouraged North Carolina workers suddenly disappeared.
Relax. It�s not as mysterious as it sounds. What happened was that the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released its long-awaited revision of five years of household-employment data for North Carolina and the rest of the country.
For months, critics of North Carolina�s decision to exit the unemployment insurance extended benefits program have cited household-survey data to pummel Gov. Pat McCrory and the Republican-led legislature. Ignoring warnings about the preliminary nature of the data, and the statistical insignificance of many findings because of the survey�s small sample size, these critics claimed that some 111,000 people had left North Carolina�s labor force in 2013, dwarfing the scant 13,000 unemployed workers who had obtained jobs during the year.
The first egregious problem with this claim was that extended benefits ceased in North Carolina in July, not in January. As it happens, the first six months of 2013 were the roughest for North Carolina�s labor market, with very little net job growth. This could not have been caused by a policy change that hadn�t happened yet.
The second egregious problem with the claim was that not everyone exiting the labor force deserves the label �discouraged worker.� Those who have been unemployed for a long time and are so frustrated that they�ve given up form only a small minority � albeit a sympathetic minority � of those leaving the labor force. Others are in the midst of relocating or retraining for a new job. Still others are simply retiring, as the Baby Boom bulge is now affecting labor-force participation across the country.
Now there is a third egregious problem with the claim: the revised BLS numbers show something very different. North Carolina�s labor force declined last year by 67,000, not 111,000. For the last six months of 2013, the period after extended benefits ended, the number of employed North Carolinians rose by about 27,000 while the labor force declined by 39,000. Furthermore, because labor-force participation is trending downward for the nation as a whole, and particularly among Southeastern states, it would be silly to attribute North Carolina�s entire 39,000 decline to the end of extended UI benefits.
As a matter of fact, even these revised household-survey findings should still be treated with great caution because of the small sample size of the survey. For the last six months of 2013, all that can be said with a high degree of confidence from the household-survey data is that the number of unemployed North Carolinians fell by about 65,000.
During the same six-month period, North Carolina employers added about 60,000 net new jobs, according to the broader BLS survey of employer establishments � the data from which have also just been revised. Economists and policy analysts typically put more stock in the employer survey because of its far-larger sample size. The survey data are also periodically adjusted to comport with actual payrolls reported to the federal government each quarter.
According to this dataset, North Carolina added 86,000 net new jobs in 2013 � more than two-thirds of them after July 2013 � which was a faster rate of growth than the national average and the largest annual job gain the state has experienced since the Great Recession.
Do these revised household and employer surveys depict North Carolina�s economic performance as spectacular? No, not by historical standards. The nation as a whole is experiencing a comparatively weak recovery from a severe downturn. Since 2011, North Carolina has done better than the national average in job creation and income growth, but these were not exactly high bars to clear. Hundreds of thousands of North Carolinians remain unemployed or underemployed.
All sides of the political debate agree that significant economic challenges remain, even as we disagree about the best policies to respond to them. One way to foster meaningful dialogue, however, would be for everyone to stop hyping preliminary data and drawing statistically invalid conclusions from them. Resist the temptation.
Hood is president of the John Locke Foundation.


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First off and perhaps most importantly, a big, huge, with whipped cream and cherry on top thank you to all of our readers. Because of you, dear sweet freaks, the illustration and writing opportunities have made it possible for Head Spy Jessie to quit her day job (she was the product manager / art director of a refrigerator magnet company--no joke)! All we can say is brace yourselves--this means that the Cakespy enterprise is about to get even sweeter! Thank you all so much for your support.
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- To satisfy our nosy tendencies (we are spies, after all), fill out the below Cake Poll! You can leave your responses in the comment section, or send your responses via email to firstname.lastname@example.com.
- At 12pm PST on Friday, April 25, the Cake Poll will be closed. The winner will be chosen at random, not based on their responses. The original will then be shipped to the lucky winner within 48 hours, via the most economical method.
- As for our fine print: The results of this poll will be used for entertainment and Cake Gumshoeing purposes only; we may summarize the results of this poll in upcoming posts. Your private information will not be shared with any outside parties. Also, we've elected to leave the cake poll open to all US Territories, Canada and abroad--so even overseas cake enthusiasts can take part! *As for the prize itself, it is the miniature framed painting pictured at the top and to the left; no substitutions are allowed.
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This chapter lists the Init Server Application Functions (SAF) that you can specify in magnus.conf. Init SAFs load and initialize server modules and NSAPI plug-ins.
When you edit the magnus.conf file, you must restart the server for the changes to take effect.
The following topics are described in detail in this chapter:
The Init directives are executed only once at server startup. Each Init directive has an fn parameter that specifies which Init SAF to invoke.
Each Init directive has an optional LateInit parameter. For the UNIX platform, if LateInit is set to Yes, the function is executed by the child process after it is forked from the parent. If LateInit is set to No or is not provided, the function is executed by the parent process before the fork. For the Windows platform, LateInit functions are executed later than functions that do not have the LateInit parameter.
When the server is started by a root user but runs as another user, perform all activities that must be performed as the user root (such as writing to a root-owned file) before the fork. Functions that create threads, with the exception of thread-pool-init, should be executed after the fork, that is, the relevant Init directive should have LateInit=yes set.
This section describes the following SAFs:
The cindex-init function sets the default settings for common indexing. Common indexing (also known as fancy indexing) is performed by the Service function index-common. Indexing occurs:
When the requested URL translates to a directory that does not contain an index file or home page.
If no index file or home page has been specified.
This function is applicable in Init-class directives. In common (fancy) indexing, the directory list shows the name, last modified date, size, and description of each indexed file or directory.
The following table describes the cindex-init parameters.Table 5–1 cindex-init Parameters
(Optional) String of letters specifying the options to activate. Currently there is only one possible option:
s instructs the server to scan each HTML file in the directory that is being indexed for the contents of the HTML TITLE tag. The TITLE tag must be within the first 255 characters of the file. This option is off by default.
The search for TITLE is not case-sensitive.
(Optional) Specifies the width of each column in the indexing display. The string is a comma-separated list of numbers that specify the column widths in characters for name, last-modified date, size, and description respectively.
The default value for the widths parameter is 22, 18, 8, and 33.
The final three values (corresponding to last-modified date, size, and description) can each be set to 0 to turn off the display for that column. The name column cannot be turned off.
The minimum size of a column (if the value is non-zero) is specified by the length of its title. For example, the minimum size of the date column is 5 (the length of the date plus one space). If you set a non-zero value for a column that is less than the length of its title, the width defaults to the minimum required to display the title.
(Optional) Determines whether the last-modified time is shown in local time or in Greenwich Mean Time. The values are GMT or local. The default is local.
(Optional) Determines the format of the last modified date. It uses the format specification for the UNIX function strftime().
The default is %d-%b-%Y %H:%M.
(Optional) Specifies a wildcard pattern for file names that the server should ignore while indexing. By default, file names starting with a period (.) are always ignored. For more information, see Appendix B, Using Wildcard Patterns.
(Optional) Specifies the URI prefix the index-common function uses when generating URLs for file icons (.gif files). By default, it is /mc-icons/.
If icon-uri is different from the default, the pfx2dir function in the NameTrans directive must be changed so that the server can find these icons.
Init fn="cindex-init" widths="50,1,1,0" Init fn="cindex-init" ignore="*private*" Init fn="cindex-init" widths="22,0,0,50"
The define-perf-bucket function creates a performance bucket, which you can use to measure the performance of SAFs in obj.conf.
This function is applicable in Init-class directives. For more information about performance buckets, see Sun Java System Web Server 7.0 Update 4 Performance Tuning, Sizing, and Scaling Guide.
The following table describes the define-perf-bucket parameters.Table 5–2 define-perf-bucket Parameters
The name of the bucket, for example, cgi-bucket
The description of what the bucket measures, for example, CGI Stats
Init fn="define-perf-bucket" name="cgi-bucket" description="CGI Stats"
The init-dav function performs initialization tasks to load the WebDAV plug-in. This function is applicable in Init-class directives.
Init fn="load-modules" shlib="libdavplugin.so" funcs="init-dav,ntrans-dav,service-dav" Init fn="init-dav"
The init-filter-order function controls the position of specific filters within the filter stacks. For example, you can use init-filter-order to ensure that a filter that converts outgoing XML to XHTML is inserted above a filter that converts outgoing XHTML to HTML.
This function is applicable in Init-class directives.
Filters that appear higher in the filter stack are given the first opportunity to process outgoing data, and filters that appear lower in the filter stack are given the first opportunity to process incoming data.
The appropriate position of a specific filter within the filter stack is defined by the filter developer. For example, filters that translate content from XML to HTML are placed higher in the filter stack than filters that compress data for transmission. Filter developers use the filter-create function to define the filter's position in the filter stack. You can use init-filter-order to override the position defined by the filter developer.
When two or more filters are defined to occupy the same position in the filter stack, filters that were inserted later will appear higher than filters that were inserted earlier. That is, the order of Input fn="insert-filter" and Output fn="insert-filter" directives in obj.conf becomes important.
For example, consider two filters, xhtml-to-html and xml-to-xhtml, which convert XHTML to HTML and XML to XHTML, respectively. As both these filters transform data from one format to another, they may be defined to occupy the same position in the filter stack. To transform XML documents to XHTML and then to HTML before sending the data to the client, Output fn="insert-filter" directives in obj.conf should appear in the following order:
Output fn="insert-filter" filter="xhtml-to-html" Output fn="insert-filter" filter="xml-to-xhtml"
In general, you should use the order of Input fn="insert-filter" and Output fn="insert-filter" directives in obj.conf to control the position of filters in the filter stack. init-filter-order should only be used to address specific filter interoperability problems.
The load-module function that creates the filters should be called before init-filter-order attempts to order them.
The following table describes the init-filter-order parameter.Table 5–3 init-filter-order Parameter
A comma-separated list of filters in the order they should appear within a filter stack, listed from highest to lowest
Init fn="init-filter-order" filters="xml-to-xhtml,xhtml-to-html,http-compression"
The init-request-limits function works with the obj.conf function check-request-limits to monitor incoming requests with a given attribute. check-request-limits maintains a table of monitored values. intit-request-limits purges existing entries in that table according to the timeout. This function is not required unless you want to override the default value for the purge timeout in check-request-limits. For more information, see check-request-limits. The default is 300 seconds (five minutes). This function is applicable in Init-class directives.
The following table describes the init-request-limits parameter.Table 5–4 init-request-limits Parameter
(Optional) Sets the time in seconds after which to purge entries tracked by check-request-limits. The default is 300 seconds (five minutes).
An optimal value for timeout depends not only on your performance and memory requirements but also on the check-request-limits rules you are using. When using rules containing, for example, monitor="$ip" on a busy public web site, new buckets are created and kept for every client IP accessing the server. Because this setting potentially creates a very large number of buckets, the expiration should be short enough that unused entries are purged in a reasonable time.
However, to avoid removing and re-creating buckets for the same client, do not set a timeout that is shorter than the typical or expected client session.
If you do not use any dynamic bucket names (that is, if all monitored values and bucket are fixed strings instead of variables, or you never specify monitor or bucket parameters at all) there are only a fixed number of buckets. In that case, you can disable expiration entirely by setting the timeout to zero.
Init fn="init-request-limits" timeout="120"
(UNIX only) The init-uhome function loads information about the system's user home directories into internal hash tables. This function slightly increases memory usage, but improves performance for servers that have a lot of traffic to home directories.
This function is applicable in Init-class directives.
The following table describes the init-uhome parameter.Table 5–5 init-uhome Parameter
(Optional) Specifies the full file system path to a file other than /etc/passwd. If you do not specify this parameter, the default UNIX path (/etc/passwd) is used.
Init fn="init-uhome" Init fn="init-uhome" pwfile="/etc/passwd-http"
The load-modules function loads a shared library or dynamic-link library (DLL) into the server. Specified functions from the library can then be executed from any subsequent directives. Use this function to load new plug-ins or SAFs.
This function is applicable in Init-class directives.
If you define your own SAFs, load them by using the load-modules function and specify the shared library or DLL to load.
The following table describes the load-modules parameters.Table 5–6 load-modules Parameters
Specifies either the full path to the shared library or DLL, the name of a file that can be found in the operating system's library path, the name of a file that can be found in the server's plugins directory, or a file name relative to the server's config directory.
A comma-separated list of the names of the functions in the shared library or DLL to be made available for use by other Init directives or by Service directives in obj.conf. The list should not contain any spaces. The dash (-) character may be used in place of the underscore (_) character in function names.
(Optional) Specifies the threading model to use:
The default is yes.
The name of a custom thread pool as specified in thread-pool-init. For more information, see thread-pool-init.
Init fn="load-modules" shlib="C:/mysrvfns/corpfns.dll" funcs="moveit" Init fn="load-modules" shlib="/mysrvfns/corpfns.so" funcs="myinit,myservice" Init fn="myinit"
The pool-init function changes the default values of pooled memory settings. You can change the size of the free block list, or disable pooled memory entirely.
This function is applicable in Init-class directives.
The following table describes the pool-init function parameters.Table 5–7 pool-init Parameters
(Optional) The flag to disable the internal pooled memory allocator. Disabling the internal pooled memory allocator is useful when debugging plug-ins. The default value is false.
(Optional) The size (in bytes) of the memory blocks allocated by the internal pooled memory allocator. The default value is 32768.
Init fn="pool-init" disable="true"
The register-http-method function enables you to extend the HTTP protocol by registering new HTTP methods. This function is applicable in Init-class directives.
While accepting a connection, the server checks if the method it received is known to it. If the server does not recognize the method, it returns a 501 Method Not Implemented error message.
The following table describes the register-http-method parameters.Table 5–8 register-http-method Parameters
A comma-separated list of the methods you are registering
The following example shows the use of register-http-method:
Init fn="register-http-method" methods="MY_METHOD1,MY_METHOD2"
The methods can be called from a Service function in obj.conf, for example:
Service fn="MyHandler" method="MY_METHOD1"
The thread-pool-init function creates a new pool of user threads. A pool must be declared before it is used. For a plug-in to use the new pool, specify the pool parameter when loading the plug-in with the Init-class function load-modules. For more information, see load-modules.
This function is applicable in Init-class directives.
One reason to create a custom thread pool would be if a plug-in is not thread-aware, in which case you can set the maximum number of threads in the pool to 1. The older parameter NativeThread=yes always engages one default native pool, called NativePool.
The native pool on UNIX is normally not engaged, as all threads are kernel-level threads. In addition, native thread pool parameters can be added to the magnus.conf file for convenience. For more information, see Chapter 4, Syntax and Use of magnus.conf.
The following table describes the thread-pool-init parameters.Table 5–9 thread-pool-init Parameters
The name of the thread pool.
The maximum number of threads in the pool.
The minimum number of threads in the pool.
The size of the pool queue. If all threads in the pool are busy, further request-handling threads that need to get a thread from the pool wait in the pool queue.
The number of request-handling threads that can wait in the queue is limited by the queue size. If the queue is full, the next request-handling thread that comes to the queue is turned away, with the result that the request is turned down. But the request-handling thread remains free to handle another request instead of becoming locked up in the queue.
Stack size of each thread in the native (kernel) thread pool.
Init fn="thread-pool-init" name="my-custom-pool" minthreads="1" maxthreads="5" queuesize="200" Init fn="load-modules" shlib="myplugin.dll" funcs="tracker" pool="my-custom-pool"
You can call some SAFs from Init in magnus.conf as well as from ObjectType directives in obj.conf. These SAFs are documented in Chapter 7, Predefined SAFs and Filters in obj.conf, as referenced below:
The following magnus.conf Init SAFs are deprecated for Sun Java System Web Server 7.0.Table 5–10 List of Deprecated Init SAFs
Superseded by the server.xml dns-cache element. For more information, see dns-cache.
Superseded by the server.xml access-log element. For more information, see access-log.
Superseded by the server.xml event and log elements. For more information, see event and log.
Superseded by the server.xml cgi element. For more information, see cgi.
Superseded by the server.xml access-log element. For more information, see access-log.
Superseded by the server.xml log element. For more information, see log.
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Each of the few Clovis caches that have been found have some unique characteristics. The East Wenatchee Clovis site is famous for its extremely large Clovis points. Up until the discovery, known Clovis points were no where near the size of these points. The largest point in the Drake cache from Colorado is about 6 1/2 inches long and the longest in the Fenn (Utah) and Anzick (Montana) cache are about 6 inches long. Although there is one unfinished late stage preform Clovis point in the Fenn cache that is about 8 1/4 inches long. Five of the Wenatchee Clovis points are above 8 inches in length and at least two or three are 9 inches and above. Number 1990.1 measures 9 1/8 inches long and is the largest of the fourteen Clovis points found.
Another large Clovis point from the area called the "Rutz" Clovis (CLICK HERE) was brought to light when the owners read an article about the Wenatchee site in National Geographic magazine. This point was found several years earlier on a high plateau approximately ten miles from Wenatchee. It's made of rainbow Obsidian and measures 9 3/4 inches long making it the largest Clovis point known to date.
They've just never been found in association with a kill.
The pilum (plural pila) was a heavy javelin commonly used by the Roman army in ancient times. It was generally about two meters long overall, consisting of an iron shank about 7 mm in diameter and 60 cm long with pyramidal head. The iron shank may be socketed or more usually widens to a flat tang, this was secured to a wooden shaft. A pilum usually weighed between two and five kilograms, with the versions produced during the Empire being a bit lighter. Pictorial evidence suggest that some versions of the weapon were weighted by a lead ball to increase penetrative power, but no archeological specimens have been found.[1] Recent experiments have shown pila to have a range of 98 feet (approximately 30 m), although effective range of about half to two thirds.
Legionaries of the Late Republic and Early Empire often carried two pila, with one sometimes being lighter than the other. Standard tactics called for a Roman soldier to throw his pilum (both if there was time) at the enemy just before charging to engage with his gladius. Some pila had small hand-guards, to protect the wielder if he intended to use it as a melee weapon, but it does not appear that this was common.
This is the largest Clovis point that was found during excavation of the Lange - Ferguson mammoth kill site. It was probably resharpened at least one or more times. This spear point is made of a black opaque chert and measures 2 1/8 (54 mm) inches long.
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The White House announced Wednesday that President Barack Obama will give the Medal of Honour to Alonzo H. Cushing. His descendants and Civil War buffs have been pushing for the Union Army lieutenant killed at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania to receive the award.
Cushing, who was from Wisconsin, commanded a force to the front lines on the last of a three-day battle at Gettysburg and was killed by a Confederate bullet to the head. Confederate soldiers eventually retreated in the battle, and the South never recovered from the defeat.
The White House says Obama also will award the medal to two Vietnam War soldiers in a ceremony on 15 September.
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This is going to be a somewhat unusual post, in that I'm covering a paper that I'm not entirely convinced by. The data, however, are relevant to a number of topics we've covered recently, including homeopathy and the purported health risks of cell phones. As should have been clear from the homeopathy feature, when results are ambiguous—and the combination of placebo effects and double blind trials of homeopathic remedies are efficient producers of ambiguity—having a well understood mechanism becomes essential. That's where homeopathy fails, as proposed mechanisms have no basis in reality. Studies that suggest that cell phone use can produce adverse health effects have a similar track record, but questions of mechanism are significantly more complex.
Biological systems are known to respond to a range of radiation, but the type produced by cell phones is very low-energy. The only well-defined way for cells to respond to that sort of radiation is via the stress response normally triggered by heat, a response that poses no real health risks. At the same time, there have been a number of tantalizing hints that radio-frequency radiation can trigger reactions that are distinctly different from heat stress. That's where a recent publication comes in.
The paper looks at the MAP kinase network, which plays a central role in a multitude of cellular signaling events. The researchers exposed cells to radio-frequency radiation in a way that was caused negligible heating, and found that a specific arm of the MAP kinase cascade was activated within five minutes of exposure (the earliest timepoint checked). Some of the experimental details are a bit sparse, and the experiments are very dependent upon the quality of the reagents used, but the results seem reasonably clean.
From there, things get a bit iffy. The group added various inhibitors to the cells in order to find out what's activating the MAP kinases, and eventually work their way back to an apparent source (NADH oxidase) of the sensitivity to this weak radiation. There are a number of problems with this work, the primary one being that some of the data involved in this reconstruction don't seem consistent between experiments. The proposed pathway is rather baroque, as it involves creating reactive oxygen, activating proteases, and liberating growth factors from the cell surface. I'm rather skeptical all of that can take place sufficiently quickly to cause the rapid dynamics of the MAP kinase activation seen here (on by five minutes, off by 20).
It's also worth noting that the literature on this proposed "pathway" is rather confused. In some cells, NADH oxidase activates a completely different type of MAP kinase signaling. In others, MAP kinase signaling actually activates NADH oxidase. It's pretty clear that the response seen in these cells (assuming it's real) isn't going to be a generalized response to cell phone radiation.
So, it's fair to say I'm skeptical about much of this paper. At the same time, however, the initial MAP kinase data looks reasonable, and I'd like to see it reproduced in a different lab. MAP kinase signaling is tricky to interpret, because it's activated to one extent or another by nearly everything that happens to a cell, but this could still hint at a real mechanism for cells to respond to even the weak radiation emitted by cell phones. If these data hold up, it might be the first real sign that there's something here worth looking at.
But, until those results are reproduced and the trigger is traced back to a radio-frequency sensitive receptor of some sort, there current body of knowledge prevails: there's no apparent way for this radiation to alter cell behavior beyond heat stress. Which still leaves us without any positive evidence that cell phones and other wireless technology create health risks.
Of course, you can count on the press to completely miss that point. Worse yet, they badly misrepresent the significance of MAP kinase activity by associating it with cancer. Cancer cells do have active MAP kinase signaling but, because this signaling system is central to a cell's activity, there's probably not a cell in your body that hasn't had MAP kinase activity at some point in it's history. The transient activation seen in these experiments is the antithesis of the uncontrolled activity seen in cancer cells; it's hard to call an article conflating the two anything other than dangerously misinformed.
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Today Texas A&M University-Commerce announced their Homecoming 2013 theme: "Our Pride Cannot Be Tamed." This circus-themed week will take place Sunday, October 27 through Saturday, November 2 and will be open to university faculty, staff, and students, as well as alumni and community.
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I have finally got around to making a video of my Car PC in action. The purpose is to demonstrate the touchscreen, steering and voice control functions. You'll have to excuse the recording that makes me sound like a scared robot, lol.
Touchscreen demonstration
This is self-explanatory really, just demonstrating how reactive the touchscreen is and a selection of menus.
Steering Wheel demonstration
The steering wheel interface can be programmed for specific menu and default to a standard. I also demonstrate short press functions such as next/previous track, volume up/down, play/pause; and long press (2 seconds) functions such as Audio Player, GPS, Main Menu and Microphone.
Voice demonstration
Although self-explanatory I should mention that pressing the steering wheel button activates the microphone and mutes the music. I have found this to be very accurate, even when driving on motorways with reasonably loud road noise or passenger (kids) messing about. This is largely due to its location just in front of me on the steering wheel cowling.
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I'm new to PAT testing, having qualified in the middle of the year and have just really started in earnest the in house testing of school equipment.
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I test an IEC lead using the 350 and it passes the earth continuity. I then attach the IEC to its equipment and the 350 fails the test. eg. IEC 0.08 ohms, combined 0.13 ohms. Should I test the equipment with the supplied IEC test lead for extension leads, test that IEC lead and subtract the the resistance from the combined test lead/equipment test, before adding that sum it to the original IEC lead results?
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The principle of scientific parsimony. William of Occam (ca. 1282-1340) stated it thus: "The assumptions introduced to explain a thing must not be multiplied beyond necessity."
Occam's razorA principle in science and philosophy, much applied in medicine, that one should try to account for an observed phenomenon in the simplest possible way and should not look for multiply explanations of its different aspects. For instance, a range of symptoms and signs occurring together should always, if possible, be attributed to a single disease rather than to several different diseases occurring simultaneously. (William of Occam, ca. 1290–1349, English philosopher).
Occam's razorsee OCKHAM'S RAZOR.
Occam's razor
a principle named after William of Occam, a 14th century philosopher. The generalization states that, if there are a number of explanations for observed phenomena, the simplest explanation is preferred. Called also scientific parsimony.


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Over the weekend, Chicago took to unusually warm streets to soak up the remaining sunshine and street-fair goodness that comes along with the end of summer. The weekend also played host to the Rengade Craft Fair, Chicago's main resource for handmade wares from around the country that has historically proven to be fantastic for gift-giving and space-decorating, among other things. What we noticed at this Renegade Craft Fair more than any other, was the omnipresence of a certain flighty friend. Owls of all shapes, sizes, colors, and uses appeared at more Renegade booths than we could count, which was about the time we decided to start keeping track. While there were other winged friends of the forrest present at Renegade, none delighted our eyes as frequently as the owl, which appeared more often than seemed reasonable. Click though (and through) to see what we mean. But before we leave you to it, we ask you: What's with the owls? Are they a hoot, or is it time for a new Animal Kingdom pal to command cuteness?
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|layers and too cold
|moving day
|In studio, a teaser of the structure
the cold, setbacks and moving forward!
Setbacks: the usual would be having a virus, or ill kids at this time of year, well or course we did that, and added a few extras challenges, A studio to cold to move our fingers in, Lauren recovering from a broken wrist, handy (excuse the pun) considering our work, having to buy new car (second hand) and a couple of the machines used by the designers building the structure broke, and the chain suppliers rather confused!! And we have still made progress on the beautiful Chandelier (I've left out a few things) SO any potential employers out there, we are awesomely skilled at working within challenging situations and overcoming hurdles!
The Beginning of Jan and a Happy bloody breezing New Year and our first Job was to move studio!! No mean feat. Our own Studio had become so cold that we could only manage 2 hours before retreating to a cafe to warm through and then do another couple of hours. We realised that our fingers just couldn't manage the dexterity needed for 2500 odd earrings.
Amazingly and Thank you, Lime Art came to our rescue, after exhausting all other options and were about to consider using my home, not really a viable option with two children, sitting around the the all purpose dining table in the main room would have given a whole new meaning of 'being consumed by ones art work'.
Now happily cosy and ensconced in temporary new studio, thought it would be time to share photos and where we are up to.
The electrics are in the Yard of the hospital, which will be the chandeliers first home. A big thank-you to Dawn of Lime Art who pushed this task through for us. I should explain that Lime Art is an award-winning arts charity within the Central Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, and has supported us from the beginning of the project.
We have had help from friends and family to put chain on parts of the structure, (little give away of how final sculpture might look) and to adjust earrings so they can hang, as well as fixing any broken earrings.
We now appreciate the enormity of attaching the row upon row of chain.........
Particular thanks to two Photographers Sara Duncan and Aine Porrill Poulton who have come in and helped to document the earrings and our work in their creative way.
Despite the set back with the structure, machines don't seem to understand deadlines, the structure is in the studio! Having tried various design combinations layouts with the earrings, and much tweaking of the design and how earrings can hang, we are very keen to start trial all of this on the final structure - exciting!
ps we have jinxed the heating here at Lime........oh no the Victorian boiler has broken!


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In Part 1 of this article (July 2007), we described (per the Emerald Book and ANSI J-STD-07-A) supplemental grounding and bonding from the grounding electrode system (GES) to the telecommunications main grounding bus bar [T(M)GB]. Note: The notation "T(M)GB" indicates that the bar may be either the TMGB or TGB, depending on the location within the building. Looking forward from the T(M)GB, there's still a need for supplemental grounding and bonding between the T(M)GB and the telecommunications and information technology equipment systems, which we'll refer to in this article as ITE.
Just as identifiable supplemental grounding and bonding entities exist for the power distribution system, they also exist for ITE, which inherently incorporates supplemental grounding and bonding as provided in the design of the equipment and typical installation recommendations from the manufacturer. This ensures the ITE operates properly. Furthermore, the manufacturer may assemble ITE into functional blocks by including cabinets, racks, or units into a specified grouping. However, supplemental bonding and grounding contained in such a block is outside the scope of this article.
Multipoint or common-type bonding networks
These bonding networks (BNs) for ITE are specific arrangements that are intended to reflect the grounding and bonding philosophy chosen by the manufacturer or end-user for that specific application or location. Industry-recognized bonding networks are generally equally applicable to AC- or DC-powered ITE.
IEEE Std 1100 (2005), the "Emerald Book," in Sec. 184.108.40.206, informs (by reference): "For equipment bonding networks, lightning and both AC and DC power faults are the energy sources that cause the greatest concern. Of less concern are quasi-steady-state sources, such as AC power harmonics and function sources, such as clock signals from digital ITE. The energy sources that cause concern are referred to as emitters. The ITE that can suffer adversely from these emitters are referred to as susceptors. The coupling between the emitter and a susceptor is characterized as a transfer function. Therefore, the purpose of a BN is to reduce the magnitude of the transfer function by controlling the design of how the BN is attached to the CBN."
Essentially, two attachment methods are employed: diverting or shunting (common galvanic connections) and blocking (isolated to one galvanic connection).
Note that these connections are at the "systems" level and primarily only address the galvanic connections. Parasitic capacitance and inductance are not specifically addressed. These are more important in the sub-system and board levels of the ITE and would be addressed by the manufacturer. (See Bonding Network Interference below.)
The Emerald Book describes both multipoint bonding networks and single-point bonding networks. It's important to recognize that these bonding networks are harmonized with international and national standards. The Table (click here to see Table) provides identification and a brief description of four variations of common-type BNs. The distinction of these four variations allows all interested parties to readily identify the variation(s) of BNs addressed at a given location.
Note that bandwidth describes a range of frequencies over which the structure is said to operate at nearly constant low impedance. The declared bandwidth of a signal reference grid (SRG) is often not readily declared or even known. Verbiage such as "handles high frequencies" is more often offered in writings. However, it seems somewhat reasonable to assume that the intent is to "handle" conducted power line emissions (up to 30 MHz). Let's take a look at these ITE supplemental grounding and bonding entities in more detail.
Common bonding network
The infrastructure, discussed in Part 1, is part of the common bonding network (CBN) as described in the Emerald Book. Historically, the CBN was developed by the telecommunications industry, supporting two equipment bonding networks (EBNs) deemed acceptable for high-availability installations, such as in a public switched telephone network (PSTN).
Due to the rapid convergence of technology and markets for telecommunications and computing, commercial and regulated installations are no longer so easily distinguishable. For example, regulated installations now often deploy soft switches that use Internet Protocol (IP) and are planning the next-generation network (NGN), which is also based on IP. Of course, IP is dominant in data center installations. Furthermore, telecommunications network (regulated) equipment (sometimes referred to as telecommunications load equipment or TLE) can be installed within the data center. Thus, it's important to become knowledgeable of CBN and EBNs — even for commercial locations. In many instances, the ITE/TLE may have similar characteristics.
ANSI T1.333-2001, "Grounding and Bonding of Telecommunications Equipment," describes a CBN as "the principal means for effecting bonding and grounding inside a telecommunication building. It is the set of metallic components that are intentionally or incidentally interconnected to form the principal bonding network (BN) in a building. These components include: structural steel or reinforcing rods, metallic plumbing, AC power conduit, AC equipment grounding conductors, cable racks, and bonding conductors. The CBN always has a mesh topology and is connected to the grounding electrode system."
The CBN is three dimensional. The key point here is that there are many conducting "loops" intended within each of the three dimensions that collectively promote electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) via shielding. The prime example of a CBN component is the multi-grounding and bonding that normally occurs when the AC power system is installed into the commercial building in accordance with the NEC and industry-recommended practices. The grounding electrode system, although a separate entity, becomes a part of the CBN because the CBN must always be grounded. As contributors to the electromagnetic shielding capability of the CBN, multiple interconnections of metallic structures and objects are desirable and increase the utility (density) of the CBN.
A CBN is typically more explicit and visible in a restricted access area, such as a dedicated equipment room. Compare this to a typical office area in a commercial building where the CBN components may be sparse (limited number of grounding and bonding conductors).
This distinction regarding the density of the CBN is important. To accomplish the EMC objectives cited in the originating documents for a CBN, you must consider the density and placement of the CBN components. If not, you may unwittingly build the CBN to a layout and density below original objectives.
The usefulness of the CBN/EBN concept was adopted in the 1999 edition of the Emerald Book, in Chapter 9, and recognized via reference in ANSI J-STD-607-A in 2002 for commercial buildings. This harmonization of standards means the concept is now the international basis for describing grounding and bonding networks in both regulated and commercial ITE environments.
Although the CBN was developed under considerations for EMC, the CBN by itself does not ensure ITE will meet EMC requirements or objectives. ITE having a regulatory mark (such as CE) does not ensure its electromagnetic immunity when placed into the CBN. The CBN and the chosen EBN perform as a system, and you must coordinate the desired immunity margin to accomplish EMC. Supplemental grounding and bonding provided by the CBN and EBN are key factors in achieving acceptable EMC.
Sparse common bonding network
A situation where ITE in a CBN becomes effectively single-point grounded (IBN equivalent) is known as a worst-case or sparse CBN (SCBN). In this arrangement, only single-point grounding is afforded the ITE from the serving power distribution circuit. This situation is likely more prevalent in small commercial office spaces, smaller wooden framed buildings, or residential home offices.
Note that the SCBN is not intended, it just happens as a result of the installation characteristics. Therefore, a CBN cannot be readily assumed for all situations. For example, consider the multitude of personal computers in a commercial office environment. Many may be single-point grounded via:
An isolated grounding receptacle (IGR) circuit,
A power outlet unit or a multiservice-multiport surge protection unit, which, in turn, is connected by its "single" power cord, or
Branch circuits made up with non-conductive (plastic) conduit or raceway.
Mesh common bonding network
For increased density within the ITE area, a nested CBN can be intentionally "meshed" by the manufacturer(s) or end-user onto the ITE at the deployment area. This variation is known as a mesh common bonding network (MCBN or MESH-BN) and is typically designed into the ITE complex by means of metal racks, cable tray, raceway, etc. The MCBN can be arranged for installation under the raised floor, at the floor level (metal structure of the raised floor), or above the cabinet or rack (i.e., superstructure). You can also describe such structures as mats.
Figure 1 (click here to see Fig. 1) illustrates an MCBN superstructure arranged for both under-floor and at-floor level installation. This superstructure is effectively a "dual entity," as it depicts inter-bonding at several stanchions. Essentially, they can be considered single superstructure entities. The under-floor superstructure is a grid network of copper conductors that may be within a few inches of the at-floor level or placed onto the under floor, which is usually concrete. The at-floor superstructure is a grid network comprised of the raised floor stanchions, stringers, and, to some extent, the panels. Usually, the at-floor superstructure is supplemented by the under-floor superstructure due to construction issues in maintaining proper grounding and bonding or for improved access for connecting to the ITE.
The figure also illustrates some important points and raises some concerns. First, the raised floor stanchion-and-stringer system is usually not considered robust enough (mechanically and electrically) to stand alone as an MCBN superstructure. Second, the under-floor copper grid is intended to improve the electrical capability of the at-floor metal grid. Third, both the raised floor stanchion and stringer system, and the under-floor copper grid must be inter-bonded at least once (for safety). Typically, they are inter-bonded periodically (for performance) within the grid pattern. Finally, the perimeter of the MCBN superstructure grid can be distinguished as a ring-bonding conductor (RBC) to provide placement for easy attachment to the CBN [such as at the T(M)GB].
The following statements regarding MCBNs are generally supported in the Emerald Book:
Cabling routes should avoid significant electromagnetic interference sources, such as motor drives.
ITE should be located a distance from the perimeter due to probable lightning and power fault currents occurring at higher amperages in those areas.
The MCBN should always be grounded/bonded at the T(M)GB and any accessible building steel and metal piping, etc., near the T(M)GB. For the other three sides of the MCBN, bonding to the building steel and metal piping, etc., is recommended unless the MCBN is separated by around 6 feet to prevent a lightning side flash or shock hazard.
An MCBN provides these benefits:
Signal reference structure
You can further arrange the MCBN superstructure into a design that more intentionally accounts for the effects of different frequencies along the grounding and bonding conductors. The typical form of the signal reference structure (SRS) is an SRG, such as shown in Fig. 2.
The electronic equipment can use the SRG as its return path for the signal to return to its source. This type of circuit is typically designated as "single-ended" because the signal wire can be placed as a single wire (return signal by an available ground system). A prime example of a single-ended circuit is the traditional RS232 circuit and cabling design whereby grounded wiring is used as a common signal reference path for several signals.
Figure 2 illustrates single-ended circuits where the ground path is used for the (logic) signal return path. The ground path represents common impedance whereby noise voltages can be developed when extraneous currents (common-mode currents) flow along the ground path. These noise voltages are a source of noise for the communication path and can influence susceptible equipment such as RS232 links.
However, modern data cabling such as Ethernet (twisted-pair) terminates into a balanced transformer. Common-mode interference is primarily handled by grounding the center tap of the transformer. Common-mode currents can exist between transformers of the Ethernet circuit. However, this situation was recognized during the IEEE 802.3 standards development, and adequate specifications were created to address this issue.
To reduce problems of maintaining a common signal reference for both ends of a single-ended circuit, a (restricted-length) common SRG is admittedly somewhat useful. It helps to reduce the offset of ground voltage between the ends of the wiring (grounded at each end). Notice that these types of circuits are relatively low frequency compared to modern data circuits such as 1,000 Base-T Ethernet over UTP cabling. Although the contribution by the SRG is acknowledged, it's impractical for the SRG to provide a "proper" signal return path. Along with several other issues, the expansive loop area (inductive by nature) between the signal wire and signal return path violates signal-integrity design concepts. This becomes more of a problem as the operating frequency increases to the speeds seen in today's data centers.
Where the connecting cabling is closely coupled to a conductive plane, interference into the cabling is limited. Since the close coupling is dependent upon loop area, routing of the cabling away from an SRG negates the contribution of the SRG to controlling interference coupling. In most data centers, such close-proximity routing isn't routinely performed. Thus, because most data centers are not reporting such problems, the issue of common-mode coupling to modern data cabling must not be notable. This implies there is sufficient common-mode rejection in modern data circuits.
As noted, modern data circuits commonly use highly complex balanced circuits such as Ethernet-over-twisted-pair cabling. The emphasis is on "balanced" as this technology affords much higher data rates due to increased immunity to electromagnetic influences. With the predominance of immune cabling circuits (including fiberoptic cabling) in use and still growing, the usefulness and applicability of the SRG should be questioned and not "routinely" specified over an MCBN.
The Emerald Book provides significant guidance on grounding and bonding electronic equipment and is a recommended practice. ITE should use supplemental grounding and bonding for improving performance and safety, especially for a multipoint grounding arrangement, such as an MCBN. Next month, we'll discuss supplemental grounding and bonding using single-point grounding topology (SPG).
Bush is director of research — power & grounding for Panduit in Tinley Park, Ill. For an extensive treatment on this subject, see white paper titled "ITE Grounding and Bonding - Multipoint" at http://www.panduit.com/resources/whitepapers.asp.
Sidebar: Bonding Network Interference
The quasi-steady-state sources (such as AC power harmonics) and function sources (such as clock signals from digital ITE) can be classified as interference sources. Other sources of electromagnetic interference (EMI) may originate from power electronic devices, motors, etc. These devices can influence the grounding system, primarily by passing through common-mode currents at higher frequencies.
In addition to grounding and bonding, it is vital to recognize other means of improving power quality and attaining electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). These include the following methods or components: 1) separation and shielding of input and output power cables, 2) shielding of control and interface cables, 3) separation of power and signal leads, 4) proper layout of power electronics and controls, 5) high-frequency bypass capacitors, 6) reactors (inductive chokes), 7) EMI filters on power and signal leads, and 8) shielded isolation power transformers.
Immunity of electronic equipment (including ITE) to interference within the bonding network can be traced to two factors:
Universal design of products to meet the regulatory environment of locations requiring certain levels of inherent immunity to EMC. Items addressed include electrostatic discharge (ESD), radiated electromagnetic fields, conducted disturbances, electrical fast transient (EFT), surge from lightning, and voltage sag.
Predominant use of twisted-pair (TP) data cabling (Ethernet) with significant immunity advantages. Generally:
- At up to at least 30 MHz, impressed common-mode voltages sufficiently cancel out due to "significant balance" of paired conductors.
- Metal shielding (such as aluminum foil) is sometimes added to the construction of the cabling to further control its common-mode impedance and to prevent electromagnetic penetration at around 30 MHz or higher (via foil thickness); the metal shield is grounded/bonded for safety, performance, and continuity across the structured components of the cabling system.
The grounding and bonding network is certainly part of the mitigation mix for interference control within the bonding network. Generally, fewer currents in the bonding network are favored as less current equivocates to lower levels of EMI and less voltage buildup along the network. This brings into consideration important issues addressed in The Emerald Book, such as:
Extension of the bonding network between rooms, floors, and buildings, and
Location and connection of surge protective devices (SPDs) within the bonding network.


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Japan being Japan, they're getting another fancy new custom PS4 console before anyone else. Only this time, it's not related to a game. It's for a movie. You may have heard of it.
To cash in on the upcoming release of Frozen on Blu-Ray/DVD/whatever, Sony Japan is releasing this custom PS4 that features a fairly simple outline of Anna, Elsa and some snowflakes. It will come bundled with a copy of the movie.
It's...OK? I mean, Frozen nuts may go...nuts for it, but all it does for me is remind me how bad most of these custom PS4 designs have been. How lazy they are. The PS3 was great for these kind of limited deals, with badass, all-over designs like this one. Every custom PS4 we've seen just puts a little graphic on the top HDD panel. The controller is entirely unchanged.
The weirdest part is, a white PS4 is a thing that exists. And this, a movie set entirely in the snow, isn't using it.


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- 3 Beds
- 4 Full
- 2,781 +/- Sqft
Property TypeResidential – Duplex
SubdivisionCasolar Vail
Listing Date06/14/19
Year Built1982
Lot Size0.15 Acres (6,534 SqFt)
Parking2 Car Garage
Property Description
Sweeping Ski Mountain Views...are enjoyed from the warm and inviting great room, sun-lit kitchen and dining areas that flow onto the outdoor deck overlooking open space to the west. Perfectly situated close to the Town of Vail bus stop. Other highlights include a secondary living area on the lower level and private entrance. Spacious two car garage, plus lots of storage.
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- Vaulted Ceilings
- Pets
- City Sewer
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- Electricity Avail.
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- Phone Available
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- Trash Pickup
- Baseboard
- Ceiling Fan
- Dryer
- Washer
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About Vail
Home to the internationally incomparable Vail Mountain Ski Resort, the Town of Vail is comprised of several neighborhoods including Vail Village, Lionshead Village, East Vail and West Vail. The heart of town lies within its villages at the base of the mountain, a Tyrolean inspired blend of American and European cultures. Vail has a near endless list of cultural and sporting events and activities year round including the single largest ski mountain in the country and an array of outdoor pursuits including fly fishing pristine waters and golf at the beautiful town course with magnificent views of the Gore Range. All of which are easily accessible by car, bike, walk, or the free town shuttle.
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I'd say referring to 1990 as the good old days is a little premature, but Autoblog points to an article about the effect modern technologies such as ABS, traction control, and such have had on drivers.
One volunteer tried to drive the slalom course at what would have been a comfortable speed in his LSD-equipped Impreza and spun out. "The BMW was completely raw," said the Impreza owner after the test. "It was impossible to keep in line. It was like driving a bus."
I'd comment on this, but I don't own a single vehicle with any traction control devices except my feet, hands and senses. Do people really get used to these electronic helpers, or is it just a case of being in an unfamiliar vehicle. A truer test would been to have put the volunteer drivers in the same car they are used to, but wihout the electronic wonders active.
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This weekend, the IUCN Global Species Programme is joining partners in celebrating World Migratory Bird Day 2014 and promoting this year's theme of "Destination Flyways: Migratory Birds and Tourism".
The huge migrations undertaken by birds are spectacular and inspiring. In October, hundreds of thousands of Baikal Teal (Anas formosa) migrate from breeding pools in eastern Siberia to over-winter at the Seosan lakes in South Korea. People travel from all over the country to witness the amazing aerial displays these birds perform in the evening, before they move to feed on the remains of harvested rice fields at night. In Senegal, schoolchildren are taken on fieldtrips to learn about the ecology of migratory birds such as Osprey (Pandion haliaetus), which hunt in coastal lagoons during the winter, and in the breeding season in the United Kingdom, tourists visit osprey nest watching sites that directly support the conservation of other species in the area.
In a recent survey by the United States Fish & Wildlife Service, the annual economic value generated by bird watchers and other wildlife watchers was calculated at US$ 32 billion per year in the United States alone. Also, Kenya's economic development depends on eco-tourism; one new job is created for every 10 tourists that visit the country. Eco-tourism plays a crucial role in raising awareness about bird migration and the protection of breeding grounds and wintering areas along a species' migratory flyway. The huge revenues associated with bird watching have safeguarded species against barriers to migration and greatly supported mitigation efforts in areas where infrastructure may disrupt the movement of birds.
SOS – Save Our Species grantee, the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust are working to save the Spoon-billed Sandpiper (Eurynorhynchus pygmeus) from extinction, through a conservation breeding programme in Chukotka while working with villagers in Myanmar and Bangladesh to reduce the pressures of hunting. In fact, last year the project successfully hatched 20 eggs and just one month after hatching, the fledglings embarked on their first 8,000km migration – a remarkable feat! This year we hope to see the first adults from the programme returning to Chukotka to breed – this would be a superb achievement for the project.
By celebrating World Migratory Bird Day 2014 and 'The Destination Flyways Project', we can highlight the importance of cross-border cooperation in conserving migratory species, and the role that ecotourism plays in developing local economies as well as raising awareness about how we all depend on and are inspired by nature.