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Tube inspection and servicing apparatus
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Date Issued:
September 27, 1977
September 4, 1975
Chapman; John Edward
(London, EN)
Babcock & Wilcox Limited
(London, EN)
Primary Examiner:
Spar; Robert J.
Assistant Examiner:
Reese; Randolph A.
Attorney Or Agent:
Kemon & Estabrook
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An apparatus for insertion into a relatively long tube or conduit in order to inspect or perform operations on the interior thereof. The apparatus includes a device for performing an operation on the tube as well as a plurality of traction units secured at spaced locations along a connecting lead. The traction units include a gear train and one or more driving means.
What I claim is:
1. An apparatus for conveying a device for inspecting or performing operations on the interior of a tube wall together with a trailing length of connecting lead along the bore ofa tube which apparatus includes the connecting lead for the device and a plurality of traction units secured at spaced locations along said lead, each traction unit including an electric motor connected through a reduction gear train to one or more drivemeans, and biasing means adapted to urge one or more of the drive means into frictional driving contact with the internal tube wall, electrical leads for supplying power to said traction units from an external source, and said traction units beingelectrically connected in parallel to said electrical leads for supplying power to said units.
2. An apparatus according to claim 1 wherein the electrical connections in parallel are through tappings from a pair of electrical leads feeding all the traction units, which tappings are wires incorporating resistors whose values vary accordingto the distance of the traction unit from the power source.
3. An apparatus as set forth in claim 1 wherein each traction unit has three drive means outwardly biased for contacting the inner surface of the tube wall, each unit having the drive means equally spaced circumferentially from one another withan open channel provided in each unit intermediate said drive means, one of said channels receiving a probe lead and the other channels electrical leads.
4. An apparatus for conveying a device for inspecting or performing operations on the interior of a tube wall together with a trailing length of connecting lead along the bore of a tube which apparatus includes the connecting lead for the deviceand a plurality of traction units secured at spaced locations along said lead, each traction unit including an electric motor connected through a reduction gear train to one or more drive means, and biasing means adapted to urge one or more of the drivemeans into frictional driving contact with the internal tube wall, electrical leads for supplying power to said traction units from an external source, and said traction units being spaced from one another in substantially uniform intervals along saidconnecting lead.
This invention relates to an apparatus for inserting a device for inspecting or performing operations on the interior wall of a relatively long small diameter tube, such as aheat exchanger coil.
Certain large scale industrial heat exchangers utilize tubes formed into coils for spiral, helical, serpentine or other convoluted form and which are filled with one circulating fluid and arranged so as to be in heat exchanging relationship withanother fluid circulating around the outside of the tubes. For example some chemical engineering plant and some steam generating equipment found in certain types of electricity generating power stations use boilers (or more correctly heat exchangerswhich may be vapor generators) in the form of a cylindrical shell or drum packed with co-axial banks of helical coils of small diameter tubes. The precise design and dimensions of the helical tube heat exchanger will vary according to the nature of theplant and will depend on factors such as the nature of the fluids in heat exchanging relationship, the temperatures of the fluids, the volume throughput of the fluids both in the tubes and through the drum, and the materials used for the tubes. Howeverfor some typical helical form water-tube boilers made of steel the tube diameters are between 10mm (3/8 inch) and 150mm (6inches), particularly 15mm (about (5/8 inch) to 50 mm (about 2 inches), with axial lengths of tubes from about 3m (10ft) to 300mm(1,000ft), particularly 10m (33ft) to 120m (400ft). A cyclindrical drum of say 3m (10ft) diameter and axial length of 12m (39ft) can accommodate 200 to 300 helical coils of steel tubes with internal cross sectional diameter 25mm (about 1inch) arrangedin co-axial banks with multiple starts. A typical tube length in such a configuration might be 100m (300ft) allowing for just 20 turns of a helix with 5 meters of tube per turn. Normally the tighest curves of the tubes of helical coils will be at thepoint where the tubes are bent to enter the coil banks at the end of the cylinder, but the smallest radius of curvature would be about six times the diameter of the tube itself, and the radius of curvature of the helix will be much greater, for exampleup to 100 times the tube diameter.
It will be appreciated that the tubes of these coiled heat exchangers are often inaccessibly mounted. Not only may the tubes be inaccessible within the boiler shell but the boiler itself may be inaccessible, for example, in the case of nuclearreactors, within pressure vessels or behind biological shields.
Thus examination of the tubes in situ has not hitherto been possible. At the present time, if an individual tube of a bank of tubes fails and allows the heat exchanging fluids to mix through a leak in the tube wall, it is necessary to seal offthe individual tube without knowing whereabouts the tube failed or how or why it failed and with no chance of repairing it. Furthermore, in certain cases physical damage or contamination of associated equipment may result from tube failure as well as aloss of overall efficiency in the heat exchanger. There is no method of preventing this since there is no method of knowing when or why a tube is about to fail.
Clearly it would be of great advantage if inaccessible heat exchanger tubes could be inspected, and, where possible, repairs carried out in situ. For example it would then be possible to decommission a single tube before it failed or perhaps torepair a weld or to spray a protective layer over a weak spot.
However, there has hitherto been the insurmountable problem that since the outsides of the tubes are inaccessible it is in theory necessary to go inside the tubes, but when inserting any rod or cable operated device into a convulated form of tubethe friction builds up by the so called "windlass" effect. Thus just as a length of rope wound round a post provides enough friction to hold the rope in tension thereby preventing slip, when any rod or cable is inserted into a coiled tube the frictionbuilds up until further motion is prevented. With helical coils the friction builds up exponentially with the degree of penetration of any rod or cable. The same effect is encountered with any convoluted tube form and in general the more tortuous thetube the more difficult it becomes to push or pull something through it.
It is hoped that the present invention will provide a means of overcoming some of these inherent difficulties.
Accordng to one aspect of the invention there is provided apparatus for conveying a device for inspecting or performing operations on the interior of a tube wall together with a trailing length of connecting lead along the bore of a tube ofinternal diameter from about 10mm (3/8 inch) to 150mm (6 inches) which apparatus includes the connecting lead for the device and a plurality of traction units secured at spaced locations along the lead, each traction unit including an electric motorconnected through a reduction gear train to one or more drive means and biasing means adapted to urge one or more of the drive means into frictional driving contact with the internal tube wall, and electrical leads for supplying power to the saidtraction units from an external source.
Preferably, the traction unit has three drive means outwardly biased so as to make contact with the internal tube wall at three locations angularly spaced apart at approximately 120.degree. to each other and in the same circular plane at rightangles to the tube axis.
Conveniently the drive means take the form of wheels or catepillar track arrangements.
Suitably the biasing means are spring loaded devices or resilient members such as cantilever arms or compressible mounting blocks.
Advantageously other portions of the traction unit which may be in contact with the tube wall are provided with motion facilitating means such as low friction skids, bogey wheels or roller bearings.
Desirably, the traction units are approximately equal spaced along the connecting lead, the intervals being such that the intermediate lead is held clear of the tube wall, or the length which makes contact is insufficient to build up anysubstantial frictional drag.
Additionally the connecting lead portions between the traction units may be provided with anit-friction devices such as a polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) sleeve, or PTFE supporting spheres, or more complicated mechanisms incorporating bearings.
The device for inspecting the tube or performing operations on it is not part of this invention and so will not be described in specific detail. It may for example be an ultrasonic testing device, an eddy current testing device, a miniaturephotographic or television camera or any other device which can be made small enough to pass along a tube of the dimensions specified and collect useful information on the state of the tube wall and either store this until the device is retrieved fromthe tube or relay it to a location outside the tube during inspection. Alternatively it may be a device for performing operations on the tube wall such as a device for depositing a film for material for example metal, paint, plastic or corrosioninhibitor, or it may be a device for grinding down and removing obturations such as scale build up or deposited films, old welds and the like, or it may be a device for re-welding sections of the tube from within. Many of these devices may need supplytubes of materials such as fluid transmission media to carry ultrasonic or eddy current signals, special gases such as inert gases or gases needed in particular chemical reactions, film-forming materials, or fuels, as well as electrical signals.
The term "connecting lead" is thus to be interpreted widely as including any flexible tubes, fibers, electrical leads, Bowden cables, wires and other carriers or conveyors of energy signals, or pulses, or of fluid material, to and from the devicebeing transported to a location outside the tube.
The connecting lead for the device to be conveyed along the tube and/or the electrical leads for the traction units should preferably be of high tensile strength so that there is very little possibility of it or them snapping under tension whilebeing conveyed along the tube, and also so that in case of a failure in any of the traction units the whole assembly can be pulled out of the tube. However, the leads need not be capable of transmitting compressive forces without kinking. Apart fromthe leading traction unit (immediately behind the device for inspecting or performing operations on the tube wall during insertion of the device) which will be pushing the said device, the motive force of the other traction units will be employed inpulling the connecting leads through the tube.
Having described the invention in general terms, one embodiment will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:
FIG. I is a side elevation view mainly in section, of one traction unit.
FIG. II is a plan view, partly in section, of the traction unit of FIG. 1.
FIG. III is an end elevation of the traction unit of FIGS. 1 and 2.
FIG. IV is a diagrammatic view drawn to a much smaller scale of a cut-away section of a helical boiler tube showing several traction units and the accompanying connecting leads passing through the tube.
The illustrated embodiment of theinvention is suitable for inserting a device for inspecting the wall of a hellically coiled heat exchanger tube of internal diameter 25mm (with an upper limit of 25.4mm bore and lower limit of 24.3mm bore). The inspection device (not illustrated) to beinserted in an eddy current probe. The probe comprises a head portion incorporating a sensing device with one or more coils of wire to produce the necessary electrical signals and responses for examining the tube wall together with a motor for rotatingthe sensing device, and a tail portion incorporating transformers for supplying the correct voltages to energize the head. These portions are mounted on carriages linked through a coupling having a universal joint, so that the carriages can movepermitting the portions to negotiate bends in the tube.
A further universal joint coupling links the tail portion of the probe to a first traction unit of a form described in the following paragraphs.
The lead 1 for the probe comprises a cable containing a bundle of six individually insulated wires within an insulating sleeve of 5mm (3/16 inch) external diameter.
The traction unit is provided with a pair of unsulated cables 2 and 3 each of maximum external diameter 5mm (3/16 inch) for supplying direct current electrical energy to the motor of the traction unit. Thus, energization of the motor of thetraction unit serves to push the probe through a tube, trailing the cables behind. When the apparatus is in use the cables 2 and 3 and the probe lead 1 lie in three open channels 4 of more or less cylindrical shape running axially along the surface ofthe traction unit and symmetricaly disposed around it. The open channels can be seen on FIGS. I, II and III. Fixed to the cables, as described later, at intervals of 2mm (6ft) are further traction units. A portion of the apparatus showing severaltraction units connected to the cables and lead can be seen in FIG. IV.
Each traction unit takes the form of a small wheel driven motorized carriage of superficially cylindrical shape with an overall length of 68mm and maximum diameter of 23mm, excluding the outwardly projecting wheels 20 which are spring-biased todrivingly contact the wall of the tube. FIGS. I and II show the "cylinder" viewed axially and FIG. III shows the substantially circular end-on view.
About half of the length of the carriage is taken up by a housing 7 for a miniature 6 volt direct-current electric motor and a reduction gearbox giving a 52:1 reduction.
The motor is contained within a cylindrical sub-housing 5 and has a light-weight iron-less rotor with a skew winding and operates at about 70% efficiency, being rated as developing 0.32 watts maximum power output at 25.degree. C, rotates atspeeds up to 33,600 revolutions per minute under "no-load" conditions and weighs about 8gm. One such motor is that obtainable from Portescap(UK)Limited under their designation Faulhaber Type 060. The gearbox 6 is also obtainable from Portescap(UK)Limited is a reduction gearbox contained with a cylindrical metal sub-housing designed to screw onto the motor sub-housing. With the gearbox attached to the motor, the combination is itself of cylindrical form with the electrical contacts 8 for themotor projecting at one end, and the gearbox output shaft 10 and mounting nut 11 at the other end. The overall length of the cylindrical sub-housing of the motor and gearbox combination excluding the above named projections is 27.9mm, the projectionsincluding the output shaft adding about 7mm and the diameter of the metal sub-housing being 12mm.
The gearbox and motor sub-housing combination is mounted as a push fit inside a generally cylindrically shaped axial recess 14 within a plastics material housing 7 which is also of generally cylindrical shape having an external length of 32mm andexternal diameter of 17mm. The plastics material housing 7 is completely open at one end 15 to permit insertion of the motor and gearbox whereas the other end is closed except for a central aperature giving access to the motor contacts 8.
With this arrangement the motor and gearbox combination are accurately located within the cylindrical recess of the plastics material housing 7 with the gearbox output shaft 10 projecting form the open end of the housing by virtue of the motorend-face 9 of the motor and gearbox sub-housing abutting the closed end of the cylindrical recess.
The plastics material housing 7, although of generally cylindrical shape of outside diameter 17mm has three equiangularly spaced (i.e. 120.degree. apart) projections 18 which when the housing is viewed in longitudinal elevation as in FIGS. I andII are each symmetrically curved starting 4mm from the outer end face of the motor end of the plastics material housing, being 18mm long and rising at the highest point to 3mm beyond the cylindrical surface of the plastics material housing, therebyproducing an effective outside diameter of 23mm of the housing. The projections, being integral with the plastics material housing, act as support and centering skids for the housing when it is within the heat exchanger coil. Each skid islongitudinally grooved to form an open channel 4 about 4.7 to 5.0mm across running parallel to the axis of the housing, which channel is continued right through the main cylindrical body of the plastics material housing exposing the metal gearbox andmotor sub-housing, as can be seen on FIG. I. Each channel accommodates one of the insulated electrical cables of 5mm external diameter holding it as a tight clamped fit against the motor and gearbox sub-housing, clear of the outermost faces of the skidswhich contact the tube wall.
Mounted on the outside of the motor end of the plastics material motor and gearbox housing 7 (i.e. the closed end of the housing) is a miniature on-off electrical contact switch 22. Suitably this is of the screw variety whereby the screw isturned in the normal clockwise sense to complete the motor circuit and anti-clockwise to break the circuit.
At the open end (gearbox end) 15 of the motor and gearbox plastics material housing, the external diameter of the housing is reduced by thinning the wall over a short length and then a circumferential groove 23 is recessed into the externalcylindrical wall, thereby defining an outwardly projecting flange or shoulder 24 at the open end of the plastics material housing.
Adjacent to the gearbox end of the motor and gearbox housing is a secondary gear train assembly or transmission box containing further gear trains within a hollow cylindrical housing 26 also made of plastics material. This housing is of the sameoverall external diameter and wall thickness as the motor and gearbox housing (excluding the skids) and has the cylindrical wall at the end of the housing adjacent to the motor and gearbox housing slightly thinned by enlargement of the diameter of thehollow recess and then a circumferential groove 27 is recessed into the inner cylindrical wall thereby defining an inwardly projection flange or shoulder 28.
The plastics materials of the motor and gearbox housing and the transmission box housing are both of a sufficient resilience that the shoulders 24 and 28 on the respective housings can be forced past each other to form a resilient snap fit withthe shoulder of each housing gripping the circumferential groove in the other housing.
The transmission box contains a worm gear shaft 30 extending co-axialy of, and keyed to, the output shaft 10 of the reduction gear box.
Three equi-angularly spaced, radially extending identical, worm wheels 31 meshing with the worm gear shaft are mounted on shafts 32 which are tangentially extending in relation to the worm gear shaft. Each shaft 32 also carries a spur drive gearwheel 33 alongside and keyed to the respective worm wheel so as to rotate therewith, the worm wheel and spur drive gear being journalled on bearings 37 on the shaft 32. The three shafts 32 are positioned across three axially extending slots in theplastics material housing of the transmission, box the ends of the shafts passing through radially extending holes in the housing and being retained there by circlips.
Idler gear wheels 34, mounted on respective idler shafts 35 positioned parallel to the worm gear shafts 32 across the said axially extending slots, mesh with the drive gear wheels 33 to transmit the drive to pinion wheels 36. These pinion wheelsare mounted, together with 11mm diameter, synthetic rubber tired wheels 20, on stub axles 38 carried on arms 39 pivoted on the idler shafts 35. Because the arms 39 are pivoted on the same shafts 35 as the idler gear wheels 34 which transmit the drivefrom the spur drive gear wheels 33 to the pinion wheels 36, the rubber tired wheels 20 are free to move radially in and out from the body of the housing while still being driven at the same speed.
An extension 40 of the transmission box housing carries three cantilever springs 41 respectively bearing against inwardly directed studs 42 on the arms 39 to urge the arms outwardly regardless of the direction of drive, the axially extendingslots in the transmission box housing being continued into the extension to accommodate the gear and tired wheels 36 and 20.
Each traction unit of the type described is fixed to the cables as follows.
The three cables (the one from the probe containing a plurality of individually insulated leads 1, and the two for the motors of the traction units 2 and 3) are clamped together so as to run as a group over most of their length, for example, byfixing to the group at intervals of 250mm a retaining means such as a rubber band to hold them together. Alternatively the retaining means may have two functions, namely holding the cables together and reducing the friction of the cables on the heatexchanger tube wall and is, for example, a "Teflon" sphere of 23mm diameter with a central diameter hole of about 12mm cross section to accommodate the cables and hold them clear of the tube walls. Such a "Teflon" sphere is shown at 50 in FIG. IV. Atrequired intervals, for example, every 2 meters along the length of the cables, the three cables are separated and a traction unit inserted between the cables and the three cables are then pushed as a tight fit into the grooves or channels 4 along theskids on the motor housing. The traction units are shown as 51 in FIG. IV. A tapping from each of the two cables which supply power to the motors is then taken to connect the motor and its switch into the circuit. This tapping may take the form of awire with a built in resistor whose value will depend on the distance of the traction unit from the power source for the traction units. In this way each traction unit will be electrically connected in parallel to the power source supplying the motorcables, and for each traction unit the sum of the electrical resistance in the cables from the power source to the traction unit plus the resistor built into the tapping to the traction unit motor will be the same so that each traction unit receives thesame power.
Before use, the cables containing the traction units are kept in a convenient form such as in a serpentine form wound round a series of short shelves or racks to hold the traction units.
When it is desired to introduce the inspection device into a heat exchanger coil, the probe is connected to the end of the cable and this is fed manually into the end of the heat exchanger coil. The necessary recording instruments and powersources are connected to the other end of the probe cable and the motor leads are connected to the power source. Then the first traction unit is switched on by turning the contact screw and the traction unit if fed into the heat exchanger coil. Thisfirst traction unit will transport the probe and trailing cables along the coil. The cable is unclipped from its storage rack guided into the tube until the next traction unit is needed. The contact screw is turned and then this traction unit is alsofed into the coil. This operation is repeated until the desired degree of penetration of the coil is achieved by the probe. Readings from the probe may be monitored instantly or recorded in a permanent form for example, on a chart. When it is requiredto remove the probe and its connecting leads, the voltage for the traction units is reduced to zero and then reversed and built up to the full 6 volts again. The traction units will then transport the cable and probe out of the heat exchanger coils fronwhere the leads and traction units can be put back onto their storage racks.
It will be appreciated that the illustrated embodiment may be varied in a number of ways. For example, the skids may be replaced by small bogey wheels on the housing, the screw contact switch could be replaced by a micro-switch and thecantilever-spring-loaded rotatable arm carrying the driving wheels may be replaced by a single cantilever arm of resilient material.
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- Moto jacket (an edgy girl's go-to jacket)
- Black bodycon dress (would look great underneath all my crop tops)
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- Basic tees
- Tunic (great with leggings)
- Red bodycon dress and striped bodycon dress
- Pink bodycon skirt and floral print flare skirt
- Tights (I wear them a lot, mainly because I don't like my legs)
- Red low-top Converses
- Black Victorian Flowers Doc Martens
- Leopard print rain boots
- White/cream long cardigan
- Graphic/Band tees
- Navy or Black blazer
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Fast forward a few months and Gem has a broken foot (drunk dancing on tables is never a good idea) and can no longer come, so it was just me and Samia on a romantic date to Paris. I got up ridiculously early due to my inability to plan appropriately and got to St Pancras a full 40 minutes before I needed to. Samia on the other hand, was early too, except she was early at the wrong station. Numpty! She'd turned up at Euston and had a panicked fast walk down the road to St Pancras.
As we were only there for the day, we decided to hit the most popular tourist spots, starting with a walk down the Champs-Élysées. We got an all day travel pass (€6.90) and hopped on line 4 to Châtelet, then line 1 to the Champs-Élysées.
Arc de Triomphe from the Champs-Élysées
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|Beautiful autumnal tree lined streets
|I prefer these green man crossings to ours
We grabbed some brunch (steak and frites), then, powered up on meat, headed on up the Arc de Triomphe. It's only €9.50 to get in, and here you can wander around the arch, and if you're feeling energetic, climb the 284 steps (yes I counted them all!) to the top to get a 360deg view of Paris. We were lucky - the sun decided to grace us with its presence as we reached the top, so we were bathed in sunlight whilst the rest of Paris was decidedly grey. It's quite impressive as the Arc is built on a massive roundabout with roads radiating off it, so you get a good birds eye view of the city.
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|Looking south down the Champs-Élysées
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|Looking north toward La Défense
|West towards the Eiffel Tower
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We took plenty of photos, wandered underneath it, saw the queue and decided to bail on going up it.
Next stop - the Louvre. We had a pleasant walk along the Seine to get to it, stopping off at some of the beautiful bridges to take photos.
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After the Louvre we headed on down the Seine with the idea of seeing Notre Dame Cathedral. However we got distracted by a pet shop with real live puppies in (can you believe that I have never seen a proper real life puppy before!), and then it started to rain, I needed to pee and we were getting quite hungry, so we stopped in a cafe instead. We wanted a croissant and a coffee but, despite our half hearted efforts, we could only find restaurants, none of which did croissants. Samia settled for another plate of 'frites' while I had a bowl of disappointing veg soup with cheesy bread. By the time we had finished it was time to head home, so back on the tube we got, but not before I took a few pics of Paris in the dark.
On the bus back home in London, an oddly dressed man got on the bus and was talking to what I assumed was his child as he was climbing the bus stairs. Turns out that the perosn he was talking to, 'Herbert', wasn't a child at all and was instead his pet dog. Some of the passengers started to talk to him to tell him what a lovely dog it was, and he then proceeded to feed his dog some 'ganja cakes' he'd bought in a shop down the road. It made me want to stay on the bus to see what happened to the dog, but alas I had to get off as I had a bed to get in to. A bizarre end to a lovely day.


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In a statement, US Department of State spokesperson, Heather Nauert said, "The United States and the American people congratulate Dr Arif Alvi on his swearing in as the new President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan."
"The United States looks forward towards working with Pakistan to advance our shared interests, such as regional peace, stability, and prosperity," the statement added.
Alvi, a senior leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), took oath as the 13th president of Pakistan on Sunday. He was elected as the Pakistan President on September 5 in a landslide victory over Pakistan Muslim League – Nawaz (PML-N) backed Fazal-ur-Rehman and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader Aitzaz Ahsan.


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Rethinking the Union of Europe Post-Crisis: Has Integration Gone Too Far?By: Giandomenico Majone (author)Hardback
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DescriptionIn this important new book, Giandomenico Majone examines the crucial but often overlooked distinction between the general aim of European integration and the specific method of integration employed in designing an (ill-considered) monetary union. Written with the author's customary insight and precision, this highly topical and provocative book reviews the Union's leaders' tradition of pushing through ambitious projects without considering the serious hurdles that lie in the way of their success. Regional and European integration topics are discussed, including credibility of commitments, delegation of powers, bargaining and influence activities, adverse selection and moral hazard. The author also offers a deeper examination of the specific crisis of monetary integration, arguing that it might be more effectively achieved with inter-jurisdictional competition and suggesting how integration should be managed in the globalized world.
About AuthorGiandomenico Majone is Emeritus Professor of Public Policy at the European University Institute in Florence.
ContentsIntroduction: varieties of regional integration; 1. Monetary union as a metaphor; 2. A political culture of total optimism: its rise and fall; 3. Integration and its modes; 4. Deepening integration: transaction costs and sociopolitical limits; 5. European integration and the decoupling of politics and economics; 6. From the democratic deficit to a democratic default? The normative dimension of the Euro crisis; 7. 'More Europe'; 8. The limits of leaderless Europe; 9. Integration through cooperative competition; 10. The nation state between globalization and regional integration.
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Our heroes investigated the temple after acquiring their anti-explosive, only to find that Det. Bo Hong of the SFPD Organized Crime division was in the temple preparing for the vandalism that was going to happen that night. He told Ren and Katsukira (the two who had entered to check things out) that he police had it handled and they needed to go home.
Emmet meanwhile snuck around back to be the man inside. While he made it into the garden, he was unable to get into the actually temple or in sight of the Heibei Wuchang due to the monks' cautious actions.
Ethan, on stakeout duty, say a black audi drive around the block.
After being told to leave the temple and go home, the girls instead walked the perimeter of the mighty temples outer walls, leaving Ofuda tags to try and scare off whatever terrible thing was coming that night. The girls were subsequently accosted by one Det. Ichiro Chang, also SFPD Organized Crime and Det. Hong's partner.
After some philosophical debate, Det. Chang escorted the girls around the doors and windows until the tags were in place and told them to go home, like he was planning too. However, after the girls hitched a ride with Ethan, he didn't go home, instead going inside help his partner in case something went down.
Ethan saw the black audi again.
At eleven the monks turned in, which was usual for them, having been told by Det. Hong to act like nothing was wrong. When the gong sounded at 1145 the black audi pulled up and out tossed four business casual young asian men, with the look of thugs in suits. They had tec-9s and expandable batons and looked ready for blood. A fat sweaty man that looked like the boss got out last, his emotions running a wide and very nearly insane gammutt.
Emmet snuck to the front, followed by Ethan and the girls snuck in from behind. However, the plan was interrupted by them meeting with Det. Hong in a very civil fashion. Emmet blasted his shotgun to distract them from the girls and the fat one dove inside while the rest scattered, save Hong, who pulled out a non-police issue Desert Eagle handgun.
After a stirring discussion, it was revealed that the asian men were not the Yakuza, but the Triad instead. Hong decided he could no longer afford to arrest Emmet but instead had to kill him. But before any more revelations could be made, all present felt a tense drawing sensation, like fishing line – complete with razor sharp hooks – was being drawn over their skin, letting them know of the danger and terror coming. Acting on instinct, Emmet loading his shotgun with rocksalt.
Walking up the steps was a man of slight build, in an immaculate black 3 piece suit with a red tie. He wore white gloves and had on a short top hat, with long black hair streaming under his hat. In his left hand was a katana, the scabbard ancient and battered, the guard equally ancient and tarnished by blood and rust, and the wrap at the hilt in tatters from bloody use.
He was stopped by Katsukira's barrier which emboldened the Triad goons to fire a hail of bullets. But being normal humans, they could not see the barrier shatter like she did at the mere breaking of the seal on the katana.
In a step through inky blackness, the anachronistic man dodged the hail of bullets and was next seen in their midst, his stance prepared to strike down one or more of their number. Emmet screamed for them to get down and brought Clara to bear…


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How do Ring products work?
Ring products are based on a simple principle -- use your existing home Wi-Fi network to create a ring of security around your home. By hooking up to your Wi-Fi, Ring products use the free Ring app (available for Apple and Android devices) to alert you whenever someone approaches your door or comes in a range of a security camera. You can then view an HD video stream of the person and speak to them using two-way audio communication. The free Ring app also allows you to control all the other functions of your Ring devices such as floodlights and sirens and video recording. Put simply, with Ring products, you're always home.
How large are Ring products?
Ring Video Doorbells come in a range of sizes ranging from the slightly larger original Ring Video Doorbell (which contains its own battery) to the sleek Elite (which is wired to an existing power supply). The following chart lists the dimensions of our product line:
|Ring Video Doorbell
|4.98 x 2.43 x 0.87 in. or 12.65 x 6.17 x 2.21 cm.
|Ring Video Doorbell 2
|5.05 x 2.50 x 1.08 in. or 12.83 x 6.35 x 2.74 cm.
|Ring Video Doorbell Pro
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|Ring Video Doorbell Elite
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|Ring Stick Up Cam (available only in US.)
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|Ring Spotlight Cam
|4.96 x 2.72 x 2.99 in. or 12.6 x 6.91 x 7.59 cm.
|Ring Floodlight Cam
|4.5 x 2.7 x 2.7 in. or 12.5 x 6.9 x 6.9 cm.
|Ring Chime
|3.75 cx 2.88 x 2.2 or 6.985 x 4.775 x 3.302 cm).
|Ring Chime Pro
|3.75 cx 2.88 x 2.2 or 6.985 x 4.775 x 3.302 cm.
Does a Ring device require power wires to work?
It depends. Certain models of Ring Video Doorbells and mounted cameras come with internal batteries that will last six to twelve months with normal use before needing to be recharged. All Ring products, however, come with equipment designed to hook the device up to your home's existing wiring. Consult the individual product's FAQ for a listing of the power options available for that device.
Ring Chime Pro
If the device uses a battery, how long does it take the battery to recharge?
Depending on the device, it should take between four and 10 hours for a battery to fully recharge.
Will I be notified when the battery in my Ring device is running low?
Yes. You will receive email reminders when your battery runs low. The Ring app also features a low-battery warning, as well as a battery level indicator that you can check at any time.
Are there any additional fees involved?
All Ring devices will operate without an additional fee or subscription. You will receive alerts when visitors press your doorbell or trigger motion sensors in your device. You will also get live streaming video and two-way audio. There is, however, a Ring Protect Plan available. Ring Protect will allow you to review share and save Ring videos. You can choose between Ring Protect Basic and Plus.
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How can I get help with the setup and installation of my Ring device?
You're here now! The Ring Help Center at Support.ring.com has hundreds of articles available on all aspects of installing and operating your Ring devices. In addition, our Community Support Team is here to support you! Check the link below for the phone number and opening hours per country.
Click here for Community Support phone numbers for your region.
What happens if someone steals my device?
If your Ring device is stolen, please contact us with a police report and we will replace it. Terms & Conditions apply.
Click here for more information on Ring's theft replacement policy.
Do I need a Wi-Fi connection to set up my Ring device?
Yes. Ring devices require a wireless internet connection for operation. Ring devices are compatible with wireless routers running 802.11 B, G, or N, on 2.4 GHz.
Does my Ring device need to be attached to the computer during the setup process?
No. Ring devices are set up wirelessly by the Ring app on your smart device. You do not need to connect your Ring device to a computer during setup or operation.
Do I have to charge my internal battery prior to setting up and installing my Ring doorbell?
No. Although it is recommended that you charge your battery to 100%, most Ring devices with batteries arrive with a battery charge ranging from 50 to 70%.
Why do I need to connect my Ring device to my personal Wi-Fi network?
Among other functions, your Ring device uses your Wi-Fi network to send live HD video and audio to the Ring app on your smart device.
Where can I download the Ring app?
Right here! Click here to go to the Ring app download article.
Can I mount a Ring device to other surfaces, such as glass?
Yes, for certain devices such as a Ring Video Doorbell or Ring Video Doorbell 2. Most Ring devices, though, will need to be mounted on a sturdy surface such as wood, stucco, brick, or concrete,
What doorbell transformers are compatible with a Ring doorbell?
Ring doorbells may be connected to low voltage transformers that power home doorbell kits. You can connect a Ring doorbell in series with a transformer operating between 8V and 24V AC only. Intercom systems and DC transformers are not compatible.
Click here for an article on connecting the Ring Video Doorbell to a transformer without a doorbell kit.
Click here for an article on connecting the Ring Video Doorbell 2 ro a transformer without a doorbell kit.
What is a Ring Chime Pro and how will it improve my Wireless internet connection to my Ring device?
A Ring Chime Pro is a stand-alone unit that extends the range of your Wi-Fi signal by repeating the signal over a greater distance. Once you connect your Chime Pro to your Ring device, simply position the extender somewhere near your Ring device to ensure the best possible signal.
Click here to learn more about Ring Chime Pro.
Click here for some tips and tricks in placing your Chime Pro.
Do I have to turn off the power in my house before installing a Ring device?
This will vary depending on your product, but as a general rule, yes, you should turn off the power any time you're working with wires.
Will I have to purchase anything at a hardware store in order to install my Ring device?
No. Everything you need to install your Ring device including tools, screws, and wires is included in the box when you purchase the product.
What version of iPhone, iPad, or Android will I need for the mobile version of the App?
Apple devices must be iOS 9.1 or newer. Android devices must be version 5.0 or newer.
What desktop version will I need for the desktop version of the app?
Windows PCs must be version 1709 or newer. MacOS machines require version 10.11 or newer.
Are Ring devices compatible with Blackberry devices?
No. Ring devices are not compatible with Blackberry devices.
Do Ring devices work with other home automation devices?
Yes. Ring devices are compatible with a variety of home automation systems and can be chained together with other smart devices through the use of IFTTT.
Click for an article on creating an IFTTT app that will work with your Ring devices.
Do Ring devices work with multiple users?
Yes. You are able to make subsidiary or shared accounts with other users that will allow them limited control over your Ring devices.
Click here for an article on creating shared accounts.
How many smart devices can I pair with each Ring device?
You can pair as many Wi-Fi enabled smartphones and tablets as you would like to a Ring Device.
Can Ring devices withstand the elements: extreme heat, cold, rain, and snow?
Yes. Ring products will work in freezing temperatures and are resistant to rain. In general, Ring doorbells and Cam products with batteries are rated for operating temperatures between -5 to 120 degrees F. (-20 to 50 degrees C.). Cam products without batteries are rated at -22 to 120 degrees F (-30 to 48.5 degrees C).
Does Ring support WPA2?
Yes. Ring devices support WPA2, WPA, and 64-bit WEP Hex. We recommend WPA2 for best results.
Do Ring devices use Bluetooth?
No. Ring devices operate through Wi-Fi, not Bluetooth.
What is the video quality put out by Ring devices?
Video quality varies depending on the device you choose. The original Ring Video Doorbell puts out the video at 720p HD. Later versions of the video doorbells and security cameras put out video at 1080p HD.
Do I need a static IP from my internet service provider?
A static IP is not required. Most of the connection process for Ring products is handled automatically through the Ring app.
Would I be able to assign a static IP to my Ring device?
Yes. You can assign a static IP address to a Ring device during the Wi-Fi setup process.
Can my Ring device run only on my internal Wi-Fi LAN?
Ring products require internet connectivity to connect and send push notifications to your device. Connecting ensures that your Ring device can manage sessions and reach your smartphone or tablet whether you are at home or away.
Are Ring products FCC approved?
Yes. Ring products are FCC approved.
Will I be charged on order or when my Ring product ships?
You will be charged as soon as you place your order.
What kind of payment security do you have in place?
All credit card information is processed by Stripe, a third party company (https://stripe.com). Your connection with our servers and Stripe is made through HTTPS, the standard security protocol for handling sensitive information.
Is there a warranty on Ring products?
Yes. A limited warranty on parts and theft protection applies.
Click here for more information on Ring's Limited Warranty and Theft Protection Plan.
Will I receive an invoice for my Ring product?
After you place your order, we will send you a purchase confirmation email. You can log into your Ring account to view your order history and from there view a printable invoice.
Can I pay through PayPal?
Yes. We offer PayPal as a payment option on the checkout page to purchase Ring products only. If you would like to purchase both Ring products and a subscription plan together on the order, you will have to use a credit card. PayPal is not supported for recurring subscription billing.
What are my shipping options? Do you offer overnight or expedited shipping?
All domestic orders are shipped at no cost to you via FedEx Home Delivery. This generally takes four to five business days from the time the order is processed.
Orders under $48.99 ground shipped will be charged $3.99. Orders over $49.00 will get free ground shipping.
You may also choose FedEx Overnight delivery for $20 or FedEx 2-Day delivery for $12.
Note: All orders placed prior to 12 PM Pacific Time will ship the same business day. Orders placed after 12 PM, Pacific Time, will ship no later than the following business day.
All Canadian orders are shipped at no cost you via FedEx International Economy, which generally takes five to seven days.
When will my order ship?
Orders are shipped Monday through Friday. All domestic orders placed through Ring.com before 12 PM Pacific Time will be shipped the same day. All orders placed after 12 PM will be shipped the following business day.
When will I receive my order if I select FedEx Overnight Delivery on Thursday afternoon or Friday?
If you place an order after 12 PM Pacific Time on a Thursday and choose the FedEx Overnight option during checkout, your order will be shipped on Friday and arrive on Monday. If you place an order after 12 PM Pacific Time on a Friday, it will ship on Monday and arrive on Tuesday.
Can I cancel my order/change a delivery address?
Call customer service within 30 minutes of placing your order to cancel it or change the delivery address.
After 30 minutes, cancellations are no longer possible as your order will already have been sent to our fulfillment center. You will have to wait until the item is delivered and then return it for a full refund.
Can I add or remove items from an existing order?
Unfortunately, we cannot modify an order once it has been placed. We offer a 30-day no-questions-asked return policy if you'd like to return any unwanted products once they've been delivered.
What is your return policy?
You have 30 days from the date you received your order to request a full refund. You are responsible for covering the cost of return shipping. Once we receive your product(s), the full amount of the returned devices will be refunded to the original payment source used.
Shipping and Returns - International
Shipping and Returns - International
Please review the Delivery & Return policies for UK here:
Nordics (Sweden, Denmark, Finland)
Please review the Delivery & Return policies for Sweden, Denmark, and Finland here:
Please review the Delivery & Return policies for Australia here:
Please review the Delivery & Return policies for New Zealand here:
Rest of Europe
Please review the Delivery & Return policies for the rest of Europe here:
Rest of the World
If my country is not in the previous list of countries can I still order Ring products?
Unfortunately, we only ship to the countries mentioned below:
Do you have to have the app open in order to receive notifications?
No. As long as you're not signed out of the app, your smartphone or tablet will receive the notification.
How do you know where your visitor is located if you have multiple Ring devices and/or multiple properties?
During the setup phase, you will be asked to give each Ring device a unique name. Notifications are delivered with the name of the device that triggered them, showing you exactly where the activity is occurring.
If I am on my smartphone without any Wi-Fi connection, will I still be able to see my visitors?
You don't need a Wi-Fi connection as long as you have internet connectivity and your particular carrier doesn't block video streaming (e.g. FaceTime). If your carrier enables video streaming and you have a good connection, you will be able to see real time HD video from your Ring device anywhere you have coverage.
Will all users associated with my Ring device be notified when there's a notification?
Yes. All users will be notified and will be able to interact with a visitor. However, users can also set their own custom notification settings. You may, for example, choose to be notified about all activity, including motion, while your partner may choose to be notified only when someone presses the button on your Ring doorbell.
Will my Ring device send me a push notification without internet connectivity?
You will receive a push notification when you are connected to a cellular network or Wi-Fi. If your phone is offline when activity is detected, you will see a missed call alert in your Recent Activity log within the Ring app.
Do Ring Products provide a live video feed?
Yes. All Ring devices are equipped with Live View, which allows users to stream live HD video and two-way talk. With Live View, you can always check in on your property 24/7.
Can I record and store the videos from the camera?
Yes. This, however, requires a subscription to our optional Ring Protect Plan. Once a member, all of your videos recorded by Ring devices are saved to your account for 60 days. You can also download the videos to a computer so you will never lose them.
Click here for more information on the Ring Protect Plan.
Click here for more information on downloading and saving your videos.
Is there a way I can try out the Ring Protect Plan before I purchase it?
Yes. All Ring devices come with a free 30-day trial of the Basic Plan.
Do I need a Wi-Fi connection to set up my Ring device?
Yes. Ring devices require a wireless internet connection for operation. Ring devices are compatible with wireless routers running 802.11 B, G, or N, on 2.4 GHz.
Does my Ring device need to be attached to the computer during the setup process?
No. Ring devices are set up wirelessly by the Ring app on your smart device. You do not need to connect your Ring device to a computer during setup or operation.
Do I have to charge my internal battery prior to setting up and installing my Ring doorbell?
No. Although it is recommended that you charge your battery to 100%, most Ring devices with batteries arrive with a battery charge ranging from 50 to 70%.
Why do I need to connect my Ring device to my personal Wi-Fi network?
Among other functions, your Ring device uses your Wi-Fi network to send live HD video and audio to the Ring app on your smart device.
Where can I download the Ring app?
Right here! Click here to go to the Ring app download article.
Can Ring devices capture clear video footage even at night?
Yes. See what's going on any time of the day or night thanks to infrared LEDs.
How long can my Ring device run on its internal battery?
Assuming that the Ring device has a battery, (not all do, some need to be connected to external power), it should last for six to 12 months depending on the level of use and the operating environment.


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In an odd coincidental sequence of events, (i realize that's a bit of an oxymoron), I read a story by Flannery O'Connor called A Good Man is Hard to Find, and then heard a Sufjan Stevens song with the same title. I'm not quite sure if the song is based on the story, but i'm pretty sure it is. O'Connor's stories have a gruesomely realistic tone to them, where the worst that could happen happens, in the worst way it could have happened. Her language is dark, her themes are dark, her characters are self-righteously despicable. And yet, her stories are somehow appealing, gripping in an incomprehensible way. A Good Man is Hard to Find is a quintessential prototype of the blandly horrific stories O'Connor writes, a feeling-less story about a serial killer and his victims. When i read the story, it left me with a hollow feeling inside, neither pity nor sorrow. Just hollowness, emptiness. Revulsion of sorts, I suppose one could call it. But it seems that that is not what Stevens found in the story.
Stevens' song gives an impression of delicacy, a mellow retrospective fraught with pleasant nostalgia. He starts off with his usual harmonious guitar chords with a sweet rhythm. His breathy voice joins in, with not even a hint of murder or hatred or rancor. But on a closer listen, the phrase "when I killed them" rolls into the air, an insidious reminder of the repulsive, self-righteous amorality in the society O'Connor writes about.
This has been a sort of multi-dimensional experience of a story that made an impact on me through its complete lack of impact and its inability to produce emotion in me, turning into a song that moves me, a song about hell and remorse.
The experience is odd for me because I've heard the song many times before and never paid much mind to it. But now that I've read the story, the song has a new meaning, creates new images in my mind.
In the end, I suppose a good man is hard to find, but a good song – not so hard.
If you're interested, read the story and then hear the song.


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Eat lightly or not at all before class. This is because of the folding, twisting and bending of the practice, a full belly does not feel good when we do yoga! If you are a person with a fast-acting digestive system and are afraid you might get hungry or feel weak during yoga class, experiment with a light snack such as yogurt, a few nuts, or juice about 30 minutes to an hour before class.


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Indianapolis 500 Analysis: Wheldon Wins, Hildebrand Chokes
Ever since I was a little kid, I can remember watching the Indianapolis 500 on television. In 1989, I visited the track and actually got to ride around on a tour and view the bricks close-up.
That being said, I am not a die-hard open-wheel racing fan. I watch the big races, such as the Indianapolis 500. Like many, I was turned off to the sport by the huge CART/IRL split. Lately, the most open-wheel racing I've watched is the mediocre movie Driven, cheering for Joe Tanto, Beau Brandenburg and Memo Moreno.
For whatever reason, I can recall that Gordon Johncock's hometown is Coldwater, Mich. I remember that because I always look up cities I've never heard of. Back in 1982, Johncock had a healthy lead over Rick Mears before his lead shrank to .16 seconds at the bricks, one of the closest finishes and most memorable Indy 500 runs of all-time.
That is, until the 100th running Sunday.
Johncock's lead over Mears was similar to that of rookie JR Hildebrand, who looked to have Sunday's race in the bag, leading by nearly 10 seconds until he had a Lightning McQueen moment on the final lap. For those unfamiliar, McQueen is not an IRL racer, but the character from the Pixar movie Cars. My son William watches that ad nauseum. Anyway, Hildebrand clapped the wall on the final turn on the final lap, allowing Dan Wheldon to pass him with less than a half-mile to go. Heartbreak for Hildebrand, and elation for Wheldon.
That had to be the most delicious milk Wheldon has ever tasted.
Wheldon now joins Helio Castroneves, Emerson Fittipaldi, A.J. Foyt, Dario Franchitti, Arie Luyendyk, Mauri Rose, Johnny Rutherford, Al Unser Jr., Al Unser Sr., Bobby Unser, Bill Vukovich and Rodger Ward as the only multiple winners in the Hulman/George Era at the Brickyard.
Hildebrand was oh-so-close to ending the foreign domination at Indy, too. Since 1989, when Fittipaldi started a wave of non-American milk drinkers, only Mears (1991), Unser Jr. (1992, 1994), Buddy Lazier (1996), Eddie Cheever Jr. (1998), Buddy Rice (2004) and Sam Hornish Jr. (2006) have claimed checkers for the homeland. The current run of five foreign-born winners ties the longest stretch in the history of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Memorial Day and Indy have become synonymous. It's a part of the plans for most sports fans. Thanks to IMS for some outstanding May memories throughout the years, including Sunday's JR Hildebrand classic. And, of course, on this important holiday, thanks to the service men and women now and in the past who make these days of freedom possible!
Over the past 12 years, Daniel Dobish has written for CBSSports.com, OPENSports.com, RotoExperts.com and several other prestigious sports and fantasy sports websites and magazines. Originally from Cleveland, Dan now lives in the Raleigh, N.C. area with his wife and two sons. You may contact Dan @ email@example.com or follow him on Twitter @danieledobish


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TOKYO--The Bank of Japan stood pat on monetary policy Friday, opting to gauge the effects of its expanded stimulus campaign, despite a rapid fall in global oil prices that threatens its efforts to generate 2% inflation.
Investors had been watching how the BOJ would respond to further falls in oil prices in the roughly two months since it added to its large-scale easing measures. At that time the central bank said that unless it showed its commitment to the inflation target, cheaper petroleum would drag down Japan's fragile inflation expectations.
Oil prices have fallen more than 25% since the central bank's Oct. 31 action.
But at its final policy meeting of the year, the BOJ's nine-member board voted 8-1 to leave unchanged its annual asset purchase amount at Yen80 trillion ($673 billion), as was expected by many economists. The BOJ is buying assets from the market to flood the banking sector and the economy with cash in the hope it will end 15 years of deflation and produce stable 2% inflation.
Board member Takahide Kiuchi again called for reducing the target to the previous Yen60 trillion to Yen70 trillion, but was voted down. BOJ Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda is set to explain the decision at a planned news conference later in the day.
In a statement accompanying the policy decision, the BOJ struck a more optimistic tone in its overall assessment of the economy, saying it was "continuing to recover moderately as a trend." The bank also said the effects of a decline in demand following the sales tax increase "have been waning on the whole."
The bank raised its views of exports, industrial production and housing investment in a detailed assessment.
A drop in oil prices has been a welcome relief for consumers, particularly in big oil importing nations like Japan. But it has been a setback, at least over the short term, for central banks struggling to raise unfavorably low inflation, such as the European Central Bank, or get rid of deflation, such as the BOJ. If cheaper energy prices strengthen general expectations that growth in consumer prices will weaken, that could become a self-fulfilling prophesy.
The rate of increase in Japan's core consumer price index---a preferred gauge of the BOJ that excludes fresh food but includes energy---fell below 1% in October to 0.9%. BOJ officials see a further drop over the following months considering the movement in oil prices, and expect that inflation will undershoot the board's forecast of an average 1.2% rise for the year through March.
The latest policy meeting comes amid signs of rising tension among the BOJ board members. Four of them who voted against the additional easing move on Oct. 31 still think it was a mistake to adjust policy in response to hard-to-predict oil prices, according to people close to the central bank. The rest believe that the BOJ did the right thing, by backing its commitment to the 2% target with action.


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Differences in locomotor gross motor development level among grade 1 ballet dancers, students with and without co-curricula
Abdullah, Borhannudin and Joseph, Jacklyn and Mohd Saleh, Maisarah (2016) Differences in locomotor gross motor development level among grade 1 ballet dancers, students with and without co-curricula. Journal of Physical Education and Sport, 16 (suppl.1). pp. 703-706. ISSN 2247-8051; ESSN: 2247-806X
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Purpose: The study is a survey form ex post facto and the purpose of this study was to identify the level of locomotor skills among grade one ballet dancers, students with co-curriculum and students without co-curriculum. Methodology: A total of 90 students of the boy and girl who are around Klang and Seremban area have participated in this study. Gross Motor Development Tests (TGMD-2) by Ulrich (2000) was conducted to determine the level of locomotor skills of level one primary school students. Statistical analysis Kruskal – Wallis test was used to analyse the mean score between the group of level one primary school students. Result: The results showed a group of ballet dancers grade 1 had the highest mean (M=3.13, SD=1.008), compared with a group of students with co-curricular activities M=2.000, SD=0.000) and a group of students without co-curricular activities (M=2.000, SD=0.000). However, significance differences in the scores also showed significant differences among the three groups with the estimated value of significance is 0.000. Findings and discussion: Studies show locomotor skills development of primary school students are still not developing well according to their chronological age.
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It seems like a very long time ago when I think of it, but it's only really been three months since One, a week long art festival that took place at Bonifacio Global City. A fantastic mix of both international and local contemporary street artists amazed us as they took over walls and painted murals all over the city last May. Kayo and Honeycomb Communities, in partnership with Le Basse Projects, organized this event which is the first of its kind in the Philippines. And because Kayo was deeply involved in the event, busy attending to its many details, the kids and I had to uproot ourselves Read More
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I love compiling photographs and I'm the type who likes to keep concert tickets, boarding passes and the tags that come with the gifts I receive. When I was in grade school until I became a teenager, I diligently kept scrapbooks and a big wooden chest where I stored memorabilia. But as I grew older and busier with "real life," I had slackened in my memory keeping and instead of meticulously laying out photos and souvenir in albums, I just dumped them in a box. There even came a time when I just grew tired of all the"junk" I had collected and threw a bunch of them out. I just didn't have the Read More


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Power button button forced to "Shut down"
My power button action random changed to "shut down" a few days ago. It used to be lock.
I accidentally clicked it at the time and couldn't abort shutdown in time.
Computer shut down and installed windows updates (I don't recall having seen pending updates, but could have missed it).
Now this button is stuck on "shut down"... and it has the shield mark thing beside it.
Any idea what this means?
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Windows 7 ultimate 64-bit
The shield icon is a part of windows update; and basically means if you tell the system to shut down; before it shuts down; it will install the updates first; and if you boot back up after it shuts down; before you get to the logon screen; it may say windows is configuring updates.
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|11 Dec 2013
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How about doing a System Restore to before it changed? That should fix it.
Windows key + L will lock it.
Someone asked about this here on sevenforums recently and I think Brink gave an answer but I can't find it now, rats.
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I'm happy I stuck with DI (Direct Impingment).
Gas or Piston for AR-15 Match Accuracy?
Watch the video above of the testing process described in this article. Using the same Krieger barrel, lower and upper, the Gas Piston gun upset the barrel harmonics enough to degrade accuracy for a match gun intended for 1/2 MOA accuracy on paper targets. Each gun fired three groups of five rounds with cleaning in between each group and a cool-off period of 60 seconds per shot.
Master gunsmith and builder David Sams approached us with the idea of settling a nagging question about the effect that a gas piston modification might have on an AR-15's accuracy. Keep in mind that when Sams says "accuracy," he's talking about sub minute-of-angle (MOA) design methods learned while at the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit. Sams' experience making world-class match guns and frequent discussions with industry experts led him to question the wisdom of re-designing the AR-15 match grade rifle to accommodate a gas piston design. "Why fix what isn't broken?" For an objective review, Sams invited us to participate in head-to-head tests. Sams would build the common platform to be used for both tests and we would serve as spotter, videographer and scorer.
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There's a severe problem with Andy Serkis. The man is a phenomenal character actor. Unfortunately, you never see him so much as you do the digital makeup that's applied to him after his amazing performances.
I believe it started for him in the Lord of the Rings trilogy...the last two films, that is. Andy was hired because he interpreted Gollum's voice as that being similar to that of a cat coughing up a hairball. So his ability to talk like he needs to perpetually clear his throat is what landed him the job. Go go "Gollum Juice!")But then those around him saw how much he was putting into the voice recordings for the role, and Peter Jackson became determined to find a way to seize those performances to get them on film. It was the true birth of "motion capture," with emphasis placed on virtually grabbing the man's face and translating it into a digital representation on film.
His presence on location was essential for other actors. They no longer had to find ways of giving a performance against a tennis ball or a cardboard mockup of a digitally rendered character. As James Franco said, it gave him something that he didn't act with, but SOMEONE TO REACT TO! Especially the eyes. Andy and his thoroughly emotive eyes gave other actors something to which they could respond. It made the job of creating the "human performances" that much easier.
But The Two Towers and Return of the King were just the beginning for Andy. Peter Jackson then employed the athletic Mr. Serkis in the title role for King Kong. Say what you want about the remake, Andy gave TWO performances in that movie that I felt were enjoyable. There was, of course, the very pretty effects of the big beastie...and there was also the amusing role of the cook, Lumpy, who experienced what I felt was the worst of all deaths in the movie. (Who puts teeth on giant slugs, anyway?!?)
Now, to be perfectly honest, I haven't seen much of Andy anywhere else. I mean, I saw 13 Going on 30 at some point, but didn't really enjoy the movie all that much. Andy is the kind of actor who needs heavily emotional and physical roles to stand out...but once he has such a role, he does...and then some digital artist paints over him. That's a shame, because he really does kick some major butt in the acting department. (Look at some of the behind the scenes work for Lord of the Rings and you'll get to see Andy leap around like an animal, wail like a baby not being fed, and...ummm...drool. (Yes, he drools during some of his performances.))
Along comes Rise of the Planet of the Apes, in which Andy Serkis takes on the role of Caesar. I honestly doubt he had to leap around the house as the chimp does while living with the character of Dr. Will Rodman, (James Franco). But there were plenty of scenes in which Andy was, indeed, present. Like this one. (Linked for the video, not so much the article...although that's nice, too.) Watch it. The whole thing. You can see how Andy's performance was translated into what eventually appeared on screen.
He could have approached the entire job in another way. He could have gone in with the thought, It doesn't matter what I do with my face because someone artist at a computer is going to do whatever he or she wants with my expressions. So I'll just go through the motions, and let others do what they will do. No...Andy truly invests himself in the role, submersing himself in it. You can see the pain of abandonment in his eyes. And for his opposing talents, James Franco and Freida Pinto, it made a world of difference. Being left behind...his emotive eyes...made it easier for them to be caught in the moment and also experience the pain of leaving Caesar behind. (Really, if you haven't seen the movie, you should. It was MUCH better than the other "Apes" remake.)
Now, I'm not in control of anything pertaining to the Golden Globes or the Academy Awards, and I doubt Andy Serkis or James Franco will see this plea and thank me for joining their voices in this argument, (specifically the latter actor, as Andy made no such plea, but would certainly appreciate the acknowledgement). But if Andy isn't granted so much as a nomination in the field, he should be given a special award to which only he fits. "Best Performance Under a Heap of 'Digital Makeup'" or "Actor to Take His Role Most Seriously." Something! Anything! Give the man some recognition, other than a paycheck and a pat on the back. (And if they DO see this post, I hope they'll be willing to help me at least get some dental work done.)
We've entered a new age in cinema, in which outstanding computer effects make films from days of old look amateurish. Bring in the makers of the 1981 version of Clash of the Titans and they'd probably want to know what deals with the devil were made to gain such realistic looks on fantastic monsters. (I've always wondered how someone from the 1800s would react if they saw some of the films made today. "And where do these 'Transformers' live, for I would very much like to meet one of them?") Not only to we have some of the most astounding effects in our movies, but some of them throw these effects at us in 3D. Some films, most regrettably, rely on their effects to carry the film. ("Why have a plot when the audience is sure to be in awe of the pretty effects?") Rise of the Planet of the Apes isn't like that. It not only has the amazing visuals, but also some great acting. (Ummm...To Mr. Tom Felton: stop taking villainous roles; you're going to end up typecast for the rest of your career! I was waiting for you the whole time to pull out a wand and shout, "Excrucio!") It told a genuine story, and covered its details nicely, even subtly in some cases. (Did anyone see how mankind was about to become an endangered species?)
And while there seems to be a campaign for Andy Serkis to land a "Best Supporting Actor" award, I would argue that he should be in the "Lead Actor" category, as the story was mostly HIS story.
Ah, but who am I kidding? Fantasy and science fiction rarely meet the standards of the Academy or the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. That Lord of the Rings was nominated so many times, and eventually won, was a miracle unto itself. It's really a shame, because Andy is oh so deserving of some solidified acknowledgement of his outstanding work.
*raises can of diet root beer* Here's to you, Mr. Serkis. May your work be truly recognized...eventually.
Sunday, January 15, 2012
Can we PLEASE give the man an award?
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Wake-up Call For the LCMSFrom Christianity Today:
Keeping It RealSo why are LCMS churches embracing this model of church? Even Bill Hybels has realized the danger!
Can staged worship "experiences" lead to a false gospel?
James Gilmore
...As a business guy, I'm always cautious about taking any business thinking and applying it to the church. Don't take this stuff about the experience economy and make worship a staged experience. Consumerism has come to dominate contemporary evangelicalism. We're becoming a reflection of the world, instead of standing apart from the world. The church has moved to "spectacalism," which can become a false gospel.
All of life is being commodified. The church should be the one place that stands apart and says, We have nothing for sale. We only offer a free gift. The church ought to be the place where people see that there's something different about this place and this people from anything one experiences elsewhere in the commercial marketplace.
To me, the church should not aim to be "real" as an end. The church is there to proclaim truth. Trying to be hip and cool and real does a disservice to the church. We're not called to be successful. We're called to be obedient, even if they don't come. Ministry leaders should think more like Noah, of being part of a remnant that is faithful. If somebody doesn't find you objectionable, I wonder if you're preaching the full counsel of God.
To some extent, if people view the church as being fake, they will never enter. But the extent to which the church has become a business, with food courts, skate parks, basketball courts, etc.–I think people look at it and say, That's not really a church. That's fake.
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As the Fourth of July weekend approaches, many of us are planning our picnics and cookouts with family and friends. What you don't want, after a day of fun, food and fireworks, is for someone to go home with a tummy ache or worse.
Following practical food safety tips can help prevent that from happening. The following are from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Consumer Education Office.
* It's OK to store uncooked hamburger patties, steaks, ribs, chops and poultry in the refrigerator up to two days until ready to pack in a cooler to take to the picnic.
* Marinate meat and poultry in the refrigerator, not on the counter. If you plan to use some of the marinade as a sauce, reserve what you need before putting the raw meat in the remainder to marinate. Don't reuse marinade unless it's boiled first to destroy any bacteria that may have been on the raw meat.


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Francis Ford Coppola Rosso & Bianco Pinot Grigio 2011
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Named for the gray color that the grapes turn at full ripeness, Pinot Grigio requires diligence so that the grapes are picked at the precise moment they reach full flavor, but before they turn dark in color. This light, crisp, versatile wine is sourced from two regions: The Pinnacles Bench in Monterey and Clarksburg just outside of Lodi. Pinnacles Bench fruit is influenced by cool coastal conditions, while our Clarksburg grapes develop more ripeness owing to fertile soils and a warmer climate. When blended together, we create a wine with full, ripe flavors and balanced acidity.
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This wine was just the ticket with our crawfish boil. It has nice crisp citrus tones.
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On the palate, the wine shows delicious fruit flavors of grapefruit and peaches, along with floral and mineral notes and a balanced structure.
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