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I know, I know… fall is practically over but I wanted to quickly post one of my favourite fall outfits before it starts to snow! I had a ton of awesome fall favourites this season and almost all of them were suede! Everywhere I shopped this fall had layers and layers of suede dresses, shirts, boots, skirts, you name it. I didn't realize until I went into my closet and noticed that I had purchased mostly suede items! Now instead of putting them all on and doing a crazy photoshoot I thought I would feature a few of my favourite items from my fall collection of suede and great fall finds.
I have worn this suede Burgundy dress a few times now I even have it in pink) and honestly it's perfect for pretty much any occasion. I wore it downtown for a night out in the city, for a casual family thanksgiving dinner, on a date night with my boyfriend (and obviously strolling in the park for this photoshoot). You could even dress it up if you had a fancier occasion, it's a simple enough piece that you can add whatever you like to fit wherever you're going. Oh……It also has pockets (if you're anything like me just the fact that it has pockets makes it a must have)
THESE BOOTS. Okay let me tell you that I've been on the hunt for thigh high boots for over a year now and I finally found them. I have a pair of flat bottom knee high boots that I loved but I wanted something more sophisticated yet also comfortable. You can find boots like this everywhere but for me they were either flat or way too high of a heel for everyday use, until I came across these and let me just say that as much as these boots look great with jeans I have barely worn pants this fall because these boots are so comfy, warm and super stylish with a dress or skirt. I ended up buying these in a half size too big because they didn't have my size and I just couldn't leave them. I also got an awesome, awesome deal on these, and who else can't say no to a good deal? Anyone?
Lastly, this jacket. This was such an awesome purchase and probably my favourite from this season. My style has changed drastically over the past year and this jacket is a perfect representation of that. It is stylish, comfortable, and makes every outfit feel just a little more dressy. Now I can't take all the credit here (because taking credit for something that isn't yours just isn't in my nature) My best friend Alex had purchased this jacket first, as soon as I saw it I turned to her and said I'm going to get that! It was one of those items I just knew I had to have in my closet and we share everything so she was cool with it. One of the best parts about this jacket is the material, it's light and stretchy and because I got it in a beige tone it will also be perfect for the spring time!
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Galileo Galilei first looked at the sky through a telescope in 1609, so 2009 will be the 400th anniversary of mankind's first enhanced view of the universe. As a result, Unesco has named 2009 the International Year of Astronomy, embracing everything from television programmes to political campaigns against light pollution.
In addition, there is bound to be plenty to read, with a slew of books on Galileo, as well as the telescope and everything it has helped us discover.
Geoff Andersen's book is one of the first to make the connection to Galileo's anniversary, and it sets a high standard. The author is a physicist with the US Air Force and an expert on optics. He can write, and has opinions that will infuriate academic astronomers. In contrast to their endless moans about money, he says on his first page that "most countries spend an extraordinary proportion of public funds on astronomy", not least on big telescopes that cost $1 per second to run.
Andersen begins with a canter through the achievements of Galileo and of others, such as Newton, who developed new telescopes as well as new theories of light. Along the way, he shows how uncannily accurate Galileo was as an observer (unlike Newton, who preferred to devote himself to theory), and explains what determines the performance of an optical telescope.
Moving into the modern day, Andersen makes clear just how extraordinary a technology telescope-building is. A modern 10m telescope mirror is so flat that if it were scaled up to the size of Australia, the resulting landmass would have no hill bigger than a golf ball. And it takes pictures that need 250 million pixels to record, about 30 times as much data as an image from a normal digital camera.
The book is at its best when discussing modern telescopes, especially the use of computer technology to remove the distorting effects of atmospheric turbulence from the images they record.
This method was developed in secret during the Cold War to help America spy on its Communist rivals, and released for civilian use once the Red Peril had abated.
This is Andersen's own field, and he recalls memorably his first realisation that the method would allow stars that had never been seen before to be "resolved". After an astronomer explained it, he says: "I began to see how you could get addicted to this stuff."
Not everything Andersen writes is compelling. A chapter on recent astronomical discoveries, which covers material others have dealt with more interestingly, should have been omitted. He includes a chapter on unconventional telescopes that does not touch upon radio or neutrino telescopes but does look at gravity wave detectors, a choice that is never explained. But these are rare lapses.
The telescope's capacity to show us faraway things as if they were nearby has altered our understanding of the universe. But it has also changed other human activities, especially warfare and spying, because a telescope does not mind whether it points towards the Earth or away from it. This is a facet that Andersen explores in an excellent chapter on aerial and satellite espionage.
Scientific and practical uses of the telescope are also converging. Telescope systems designed to detect nearby asteroids that might hit the Earth can also spot objects in the Earth's orbit only a few centimetres across, so they have a vital role in making space flight safer.
Andersen's final chapter shows that even after 400 years, the telescope still has new things to show us. It may soon be possible to produce images and even crude maps of the earthlike planets of other stars.
One such, called OWL for the Overwhelmingly Large Telescope, would allegedly gather more light than every previous telescope put together. This is billion dollar technology, so the prodigious sums of cash Andersen mentions will go on growing deep into the telescope's fifth century.
Martin Ince is contributing editor, The Times Higher .
The Telescope: Its History, Technology and Future
Author - Geoff Andersen
Publisher - Princeton University Press
Pages - 256
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Still Waters Vineyards will be participating in the RESERVE TASTING, held Friday, May 18, 2012 from 3:30 – 6 p.m. will again create the unique tasting experience asking wineries to select a single wine to share with consumers; these wines will be offered in four categories: library wines, reserve, power white/Rosés and futures. Taste fare from local restaurants paired perfectly with the wines. Five cases of each wine featured in the futures category will be available for attendees to bid on and take home through the Futures Auction. The top five bidders of each wine will take home one case of that wine once it has completed the wine making process and is released by the winery.
Please Contact the Paso Robles Wine County Alliance for more information on this event.
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The MCTM Fall Conference will be on Friday and Saturday, November 30-December 1, 2018, in Columbia, MO, at the Holiday Inn Executive Center.
We will be posting QR codes outside of each meeting room to link to the most current schedule and to submit evaluations for presenters, so bring your device!
Register at
Are you looking for information about
NCTM Conferences?
September 1, 2018
Dear Exhibitor:
The Missouri Council of
Teachers of Mathematics (MCTM) will be holding their annual two-day mathematics
conference on Friday, November 30 and Saturday, December 1, 2018, at the
Holiday Inn Executive Center in Columbia, MO.
We would like to invite you to participate in this conference by renting
an exhibit booth in the Expo Center. We
are expecting approximately 450-550 attendees at this conference. Again this year, items may be sold during the
To help encourage more attendance
in the Expo Center, attendees will participate in an "Exhibitor's Walk." Exhibitors will be given stickers to hand out
to attendees who visit their booth. These stickers will beplaced on a card that the attendees turn in for door
prizes. Exhibitor door prizes will be
given out at the breakfast Saturday morning onDecember
1st in the Expo Center.
Booths (8' by 10') will be
available for $225.00 for the two days.
We can accommodate double or triple booths, if there is interest. The cost would be double or triple the single
booth rate. The hours for exhibiting
this year will be 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on
Friday and 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
The keynote speech will be during the lunch hour on Friday. Please plan on these hours for exhibiting as
several attendees count on visiting you on both days.
The fee for each booth
includes piping and draping, a six-foot table with skirting, two chairs, a
waste can, and an I.D. sign. If needed,
electricity is available for a nominal fee of $50.00. Name badges are required to enter and eat the
lunch buffet on Friday and breakfast Saturday morning. MCTM will provide name badges with this
year's conference logo on it. Please
indicate the names of the attending representatives on the registration form.
Upon receipt of your
registration form and payment, you will be sent an email confirmation. Approximately two weeks before the
conference, you will be sent an "Exhibitor's Packet" which will include
detailed instructions, directions, and other information on exhibiting at the
conference. The Expo Center exhibition
area will be available for setup from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, November
29th. An I.D. sign will
indicate the location of your booth(s). If you need to send exhibit materials, please
ship them directly to the Holiday Inn Executive Center. Please be advised, there will be a
handling fee charged by Holiday Inn to hold your dropped shipped materials.
The Holiday Inn Executive
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Missouri Council of Teachers of Mathematics Conference. If you wish to make reservations at the
Holiday Inn Executive Center, please contact them at: (573) 445-8531.
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The Best of All Possible Worlds
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"The Best of All Possible Worlds" – A Poem by Marie Etzler
The tree has given me the answer:
"Just because much of the world is in bad shape, doesn't mean I should be.
I am shining in my fullness.
My leaves are green and healthy.
My trunk is strong.
Together we sway in the tropical breeze to the music of the Earth. We are an example of the beauty that can be.
We exemplify what is possible."
*This answer came to my recurring question: With all the terrible events in the world, with all the suffering, how do we go on? Where am I to find purpose? How can I possibly make a difference? This has troubled me, and will again, but today, at this moment, the message is clear as I see the palm fronds tossing back and forth in the breeze, just as they were designed to do. They are fulfilling their purpose. Thus I can take purpose from their example. There is no reason to degrade oneself and act like others who do less. There must be examples of good and beauty, and the tree was it for me today. Thank God for the tree.
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Pinellas Sentinel Chicken Tests Positive for West Nile
The chicken was in the Walsingham area of Seminole.
SEMINOLE – Pinellas County Mosquito Control confirmed a positive test result for West Nile Virus in one sentinel chicken in the Walsingham area of Seminole.
Technicians are responding with treatment targeting adult mosquitoes and larvae by ground and by air in the area in addition to their ongoing treatment efforts.
Sentinel chickens serve as an early-warning detection system for some mosquito-borne diseases and can signal that disease-carrying mosquitoes are present. This system alerts Mosquito Control to the presence of diseases such as West Nile Virus, St. Louis Encephalitis, Eastern Equine Encephalitis, and Highlands J Virus. There are eight locations in the county where chickens are kept and tested weekly.
Citizens are urged to protect themselves from mosquitoes by staying indoors during the peak hours of mosquito activity at dawn and dusk when possible; using approved mosquito repellants, and ensuring screens and seals are intact around windows and doors.
Residents are also urged to be diligent in ridding their properties of standing water to prevent mosquitoes from breeding. Mosquitoes can breed in as little as one quarter inch of standing water.
For information about Pinellas mosquito control, go to pinellascounty.org.
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Ed Sheeran teases new music
Ed Sheeran announced on New Year's Day that he would release new music later this week.
In a brief video clip that was posted on Twitter, Sheeran holds up a handwritten sign that reads, "New music coming Friday!!" After giving the camera a wave, he looks around awkwardly before putting the piece of paper in his mouth.
Hello 2017… pic.twitter.com/1UyjpgoFbo
— Ed Sheeran (@edsheeran) January 1, 2017
Ed Sheeran's most recent album, X, was released in June 2014.
He announced in December 2015 that he would be cutting social media out of his life.
"I'm taking a break from my phone, emails and all social media for a while. I'm taking this opportunity of me not having to be anywhere or do anything to travel the world and see everything I've missed," he wrote.
He returned last month, at the same time in 2015 that he posted his last message and posted a cryptic blue image on his Twitter and Instagram accounts.
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Liverpool complete signing of DowningJuly 16th, 2011 - 7:32 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 16 (IANS) Liverpool have signed Aston Villa's Stewart Downing for 20 million pounds.
The Liverpool manager had to cut short his trip with the team in Malaysia and flew back Thursday night to seal the deal.
"Kenny Dalglish has pushed the boat out to get me here. It's a great feeling and I'm very happy to be here. It's been a long time coming and I've had to wait a few weeks but I'm really pleased," Downing was quoted as saying by The Guardian.
The 26-year-old winger becomes Dalglish's fourth signing this summer.
"With the tradition, the manager and the players they have here, there was a big temptation and once I knew of their interest, there was only one place I wanted to go. When I wanted to come to Liverpool, it was the first thing I thought of - playing at Anfield in front of those great fans. I'm really looking forward to it," said Downing.
Downing joins AS Roma's Alexander Doni, Jordan Henderson from Sunderland and Blackpool's Charlie Adam as Liverpool's summer recruits.


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Introduction to Nuclear Fuel Cycle and Advanced Nuclear Fuels
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1 Introduction to Nuclear Fuel Cycle and Advanced Nuclear Fuels Jon Carmack Deputy National Technical Director Fuel Cycle Technology Advanced Fuels Program February 27, 2011
2 The Evolution of Nuclear Power Generation I Generation II Generation III Early Prototype Reactors Commercial Power Reactors Near-Term Deployment Advanced LWRs Generation IV Generation III+ Evolutionary Designs Offering Improved Economics - Shippingport - Dresden, Fermi I - Magnox - ABWR Gen I Atoms for Peace - System AP00 - EPR - LWR-PWR, BWR - CANDU - VVER/RBMK Gen II TMI-2 Gen III 1990 Chernobyl Highly Economical - Enhanced Safety - Minimal Waste - Proliferation Resistant Gen III Gen IV 2030 Fukushima 2
3 Meeting the growing energy demand of developing nations by clean energy forms is essential U.N. Human Development Index France Japan US UK Australia Canada Germany Russia China India Pakistan Annual electricity use kwh/capita Energy use will grow as developing countries achieve affluence. Affluence in developing countries will lead to more stable and peaceful world. 10 billion people consuming energy like us result in world energy demand increasing by 10 fold. Increased use of fossil fuel will result in Resource shortfalls and regional conflicts, Serious environmental impact Worldwide expansion of nuclear energy use is a natural development. Nuclear material management is an important International issue GA
4 Vocabulary Transmutation the process by which an element is converted to another element by neutron bombardment Transuranic elements heavier than uranium (Pu, Am, Np, Cm, etc.) Minor Actinides (MA) Am, Np, Cm HLW High Level Waste MOX Mixed oxide (U, Pu)O x as opposed to UO x LWR Light Water Reactor (primarily critical on thermal neutrons) FR Fast Reactor (primarily critical on fast neutrons, >1MeV) Spent Nuclear Fuel (SNF) Fuel that can not be recycled Used Nuclear Fuel Fuel that can be recycled 4
5 The Nuclear Fuel Cycle Thursday, 5 March 1, 2012
6 General Nuclear Fuel Cycle Concepts Thursday, 6 March 1, 2012
7 DOE Advanced Fuel Development Campaign Mission: Development and demonstration of advanced fuels (and cladding) to support the sustainable nuclear energy and associated fuel cycles using a goal-oriented science based approach. Next generation of LWR fuels with enhanced performance and safety, and reduced waste volume FR transmutation fuels (metallic fuel as baseline) with enhanced proliferation resistance and resource utilization Development of advanced tools to support the science-based approach: Characterization & PIE techniques, fabrication processes, in-pile and out-of-pile test design, in-pile instrumentation development 7
8 Spent/Used Fuel Storage What do we do with it now? <10 years storage in a water pool Dry and Transfer to Cask Storage Thursday, 8 March 1, 2012
9 High Level Waste Disposal Engineered Systems Stable Geology Leave it where it is? Thursday, 9 March 1, 2012
10 Vitrification - a long term storage option for the minor actinides. Used in Europe for Fission Products and minor actinides resulting from reprocessing Used for weapons process waste at PNNL Recycle of Used Fuel extracting Pu for MOX Stored in an engineered facility Thursday, 10 March 1, 2012
11 Enhanced Accident Tolerant Fuels for LWRs 1979 TMI-2 Loss of Cooling Accident 2011 Earthquake, Tsunami, and Station Blackout at Fukushima Dai-ichi NPS 11
12 Fuel Behavior Under LOCAs (courtesy Bo Chang) Zr Exothermic Reaction Hydrogen Generation Cladding Embrittlement Core Melt Control Rod/Blade Collapse UO 2 Melting Zr-alloy Melting Normal operation Fuel Surface Zr Cladding Balloon & Burst Rapid Zr Cladding Oxidation Stainless Steel Melting Point C 800 C C 1500 C 1850 C C 2012 Electric Power Research Institute, Inc. All rights reserved. 12
13 Fuel in Accidents TMI-2 accident in 1979 Fuel failure detected ~2.7 hr after loss of coolant flow 50% core melted in 7 hours Small hydrogen explosion in ~10 hrs, no RPV breach Fukushima Daichi Units 1-3 Some battery-supported cooling after tsunami in Units 2&3, but not Unit 1 Hydrogen explosion and RPV pressure drop after ~1 day in Unit 1 and 2-3 days in Units 2 & 3 TMI-2 Core End-State Configuration (NRC) Initial core cooling to remove decay heat is critical Fuel meltdown by decay heat in ~3 hrs once water flow stops 2012 Electric Power Research Institute, Inc. All rights reserved. 13
14 What are the major issues to be addressed for the attributes? Improved Reaction Kinetics with Steam - Heat of oxidation - Oxidation rate Slower Hydrogen Generation Rate - Hydrogen bubble - Hydrogen explosion - Hydrogen embrittlement of the clad Improved Fuel Properties - Lower operating temperatures - Clad internal oxidation - Fuel relocation / dispersion - Fuel melting High temperature during loss of active cooling Improved Cladding Properties -Clad fracture - Geometric stability - Thermal shock resistance - Melting of the cladding Enhanced Retention of Fission Products - Gaseous fission products - Solid/liquid fission products Based on these safety-related issues, metrics for quantifying the enhancements in accident tolerance must be developed in conjunction with the safety features of a given LWR design and based on specific accident scenarios. 14
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Thursday, October 21, 2010
Ireland's Mystery Animals
A couple of years ago, my good mate, Jon Downes (ye olde Director of the Center for Fortean Zoology) launched an ambitious new project - namely to commission, edit and publish a series of books that would chronicle the many and varied strange creatures of the British Isles.
Up until just a few weeks ago, there were three titles in this series on the market from the CFZ - Glen Vaudrey's Mystery Animals of the British Isles: The Western Isles; Neil Arnold's Mystery Animals of the British Isles: Kent; and Mystery Animals of the British Isles: Northumberland and Tyneside by Mike Hallowell.
Well, I'm pleased to say that there is now a brand new edition to the growing Mystery Animals of... series. This one isn't strictly a county-based book, however, as it covers the whole of Ireland and comes to us courtesy of cryptozoologist Gary Cunningham and surely the funniest (in every sense of the word!) man in Forteana, Ronan Coghlan, who my wife, Dana, refers to as a "lovable hoot"!
I read this book in two sittings, late at night and into the early hours, and while sprawled out on the settee, and I can say for certain that this is an absolutely excellent addition to this on-going series of titles.
What Gary and Coggers have done, is to finally, definitively, and once and for all, offer the reader a comprehensive, in-depth, and very well-written study of the many and varied mystery animals of Ireland that cover centuries-past to the present day.
And a fantastic and weird bunch of creatures they are too! We are treated first to an absolutely excellent study of Ireland's lake-monster sightings and reports - and it's a study that leaves me in no doubt (and, in all likelihood, it will leave you in no doubt either) that these strange and elusive beasts - whatever they may ultimately prove to be - are utterly real, albeit frustratingly elusive.
Whether they are some form of unknown and unclassified entities, giant eels, or something else entirely, Gary and the Cogmeister demonstrate that Ireland has been, and arguably still is, saturated with such beasts.
Graphic reports of close encounters (and, in some cases, very close encounters) with such animals abound in the 168-pages of the book, and the authors also provide us with some little-known and brand-new tales of the lake-monster variety. Truly, for this comprehensive data alone, Mystery Animals of the British Isles: Ireland makes for indispensable reading. And, on a similar issue, you'll also find much to ponder on with respect to Ireland's sea-serpents, as well as tales, legends and folklore of a definitive mermaid variety.
Moving on from the creatures of the deep, we get to learn a great deal about a seldom-covered topic: werewolves and other Irish shape-shifters. This is a brief, but very informative, chapter that tells us much about the rich folklore of Ireland and its attendant belief-systems, and is required reading for devotees of all-things of a werewolf nature.
And if ancient tales of Bigfoot and wild men are your personal cup of tea, well, you will be very pleased, since both are profiled in a section of the book that will fascinate all Bigfoot researchers who wish to have an understanding of the state of play outside of the usual "mystery ape" locales of North America, Tibet, and China.
Of course, mysterious and out-of-place large and exotic cats put in a welcome and significant appearance, as does the Irish wildcat. And: did you know that Ireland may once have been home to a colony of "dwarf wolves"? Well, you do now, and there's no excuse for not finding out all about them, courtesy of our fearless authors.
And, there are sections on animals that seem to be far more paranormal and supernatural in nature than they do flesh-and-blood - a topic that many cryptozoologists shy away from, but that our authors, to their credit, astutely realize are an integral part of monster-hunting.
Finally, no book on the mysterious creatures of Ireland would be complete without a comprehensive study of the Dobharchu or "Master Otter" - a Goliath-sized otter rumored to roam the wilds of Ireland. And, I'm pleased to say, the authors do the fascinating story much credit, and reveal thought-provoking cases, as well as theories relative to the identity and origins of this legendary critter.
With Christmas looming, you should treat yourself (and your friends and family too) to a copy of this new title from Gary and his Royal Cogness, and acquaint yourselves with an excellent study of the animal-anomalies of Ireland.
Mystery Animals of the British Isles: Ireland by Gary Cunningham & Ronan Coghlan is published by CFZ Press. To purchase the book, click here if you are in the UK; right here for Canada; and, here's the link for the USA.
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The water turbine and fish pass at Quarry Bank
The Great Wheel at Styal was in use from 1847 to 1904. It produced 100hp and as a high-breast-shot suspension wheel was state of the art at the time. That was replaced by a Gilkes water turbine which produced 200hp. Both operated with a 9m head of water achieved by a 5m weir (including a 1m extension, later removed), and a further 4m by use of a tunnel which allowed the tail water to be returned to the river about 1.5 miles downstream after it had dropped by that amount.
The Kaplan Turbine in the new Hydro Scheme cannot make use of the tail race tunnel, or the weir extension, so has a head of only 4m. It will produce about 220,000 kWh of electricity per year.
The Hydro Scheme and Fish Pass at Styal, adjacent to the weir. The turbine house housing the Kaplan turbine is the square building top right of the Hydro channel.
Water flow in a river varies throughout the year, being more in winter and less in summer. A water turbine, to be efficient, should be sized to run at 100% capacity for about 25 - 30% of the year. The turbine at Styal takes 1.8 cubic metres of water per second and is sized to be at 100% capacity (about 50kW) for 25% of the year, reduced capacity for 60% of the year, and zero output for the remainder.
In times of flood, tail water rises more quickly that head water, so available head is reduced. This can reduce the head to as little as 2m at styal. Optimal head therefore occurs at times of high constant river flow, but not flood or low flow states.
With the 4m head available at Styal and the flow rate patterns of the River Bollin, either an Archimedes Screw or Kaplan turbine could have been specified. The Archimedes Screw would have been 7m long, whereas a Kaplan is much shorter, more efficient, but needs a fish screen to prevent fish being drawn into the turbine (fish can pass safely through an Archimedes Screw, but not a Kaplan). An Archimedes Screw solution was considered at Styal, but rejected on grounds of efficiency and visual impact. The chosen solution was a Kaplan turbine mounted at the angle of the intake pipe, with the alternator mounted on top of the turbine and driven by a flat belt (an inherently efficient configuration).
At the top of the intake is the intake pit with a course screen in front of it to keep out large pieces of debris such as logs. Behind this is the fish screen with 10mm spaces between the bars, which appears as a solid obstacle to a fish and so makes it unlikely that they would approach the screen. The narrow spaces between the bars on this screen make it susceptible to blockage by small debris items, so it is fitted with an automatic cleaner to lift debris clear of the screen's grill and dump it into a gutter above the screen. The screen cleaner operates either on a timed basis or if a reduced water flow through the screen is detected. A submerged debris pump provides a flow of water to wash the removed debris out of the gutter and back into the river downstream of the turbine.
Behind the fish screen is the bell mouth of the intake pipe, fitted with a cut-off gate to prevent water entering the intake if the turbine is stopped for maintenance, or in an emergency situation. The intake pipe is 1.2m diameter and 30m long, leading down to the turbine house. Downstream of the turbine is the tail water draft tube. This is a 4-to-1 diffuser to reduce the pressure of the tail water in the draft tube (check out your Bernoulli fluid dynamic theory!) and so generate suction behind the turbine and make it more efficient.
Diagram of a typical Kaplan turbine showing variable pitch inlet guide vanes and the variable pitch turbine blades
In a Kaplan turbine the water enters via the inlet and is spun by variable-pitch non-rotating guide vanes. It then flows onto the rotating turbine runner, which has variable pitch blades. The runner takes the spin out of the water so the flow downstream of the turbine is linear. The pitch of the inlet vanes and the turbine blades is altered by a hydraulic control system to maintain the turbine speed at 350rpm. The flat belt and pulley drive to the alternator maintains that at 1000rpm to give an AC power output at 50Hz, to match main grid frequency. The control panel monitors river levels and turbine rpm and adjusts the turbine accordingly. In the event of a power failure or hydraulic system malfunction, the vanes close under spring tension, the turbine blades go to full-fine pitch, and the turbine slows and stops; it is fail safe.
There is no power generator more efficient than a water turbine. They can reach 94% efficiency; the relatively small turbine at Styal is 86% efficient. By contrast, wind turbines are 40% efficient at best, solar panels 60%. The entire system efficiency at Styal ('water to wire') is about 80%.
The fish pass has turbulence-generators to create a turbulent flow with slow water speed at the edges for the fish to swim up. The turbine outlet flow attracts fish, so they swim towards it and thereby discover the fish pass. A sewage works upstream of Styal has a constant output of relatively clean water into the river which helps to maintain a constant river flow for the Styal turbine.
Total cost of the project was £850k, of which the National Trust paid £570k. The remainder was for the fish and eel pass, funded by the Environment Agency. Annual power generated will be about 220,000kWh, attacting a subsidy of £45.35k, and the value to Quarry Bank Mill for power generated by the turbine, so not having to be purchased from the Grid, is £16.3k
At times the Hydro Scheme generates more power than Quarry Bank Mill requires. The National Trust, being a charity, cannot sell this back to the Grid. It only amounts to about £1,500 per year, and use of technology to offload the Mill's use of gas in favour of using this excess electricity instead are being investigated.


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Accession Number : AD0857686
Title : Shock Isolation Elements Testing for High Input Loadings. Volume II. Foam Shock Isolation Elements.
Descriptive Note : Final technical rept. 1 May 67-15 Jun 69,
Corporate Author : IIT RESEARCH INST CHICAGO IL
Personal Author(s) : Liber, T. ; Epstein, H. ; Hofer, K. E. ; Rao, P. N. ; Mayhew, C.
Report Date : JUN 1969
Pagination or Media Count : 296
Abstract : This document deals exclusively with the study of foam shock isolation. The objectives of this study are to evaluate the mechanical behavior characteristics of several open cell foams under dynamic and static loading, and determine their suitability as shock isolation elements, particularly under high rates of loading; identify and analyze anomalous foam behavior at high strain rates; establish the extent to which the anomalous phenomena occur and are significant for wave forms representative of actual facility loadings; perform scaled foam isolated mass tests, with shock inputs representative of actual facility loading, to test foam behavior in an actual shock isolation environment; evaluate revise or reformulate as necessary the mathematical model characterizing foam behavior, particularly for high strain rates; devise suitable tests to determine the foam model characteristic parameters; perform the parameter determination tests; write a computer program for the solution of shock isolation problems utilizing the reformulated mathematical foam model; and to evaluate the predictive ability of the model, by comparing analytically predicted results by means of the foam model, with actual foam shock isolation tests. The work performed to meet these objectives is described in detail in this volume. (Author, modified-PL)
Descriptors : *SHOCK ABSORBERS), (*GUIDED MISSILE SILOS, SHOCK ABSORBERS), (*EXPANDED PLASTICS, (*SHOCK(MECHANICS), REDUCTION), TEST METHODS, SHOCK WAVES, STRAIN(MECHANICS), LOADS(FORCES), MATHEMATICAL MODELS, NUCLEAR EXPLOSIONS, HARDENING.
Subject Categories : PLASTICS
Distribution Statement : APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE


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SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Commemorating the birth and history of the American Flag, South Plainfield Elks #2298 honored our Nation's flag and awarded a number of scholarships at their annual June 14th Flag Day Service.. As Exalted Ruler Janice Campos and her officers read the history of the Flag, Boy Scout Troop #124 and Pack 224 assisted with displaying each flag as it evolved over the years.
The flag of the United States was adopted by the Second Continental Congress on June 14, 1777, and Elks lodges around the country have been formally commemorating the event on that date each year since 1907. Mayor Matthew Anesh, Councilwoman Christine Faustini and Councilman Joe Wolak were in attendance and addressed the crowd, congratulating the successful scholarship recipients and thanking Elks #2298 for their love of country and respect for our iconic emblem. "Everyone should try and display the American Flag," said South Plainfield Mayor Anesh. "You should be proud of our country, there is no great country in the world. I want to thank the Elks again for a great ceremony"
The Bob & Antoinette Eckenstein V-Tech scholarship Award was given to Hunter Higgins who is attending Lincoln Technical Institute and Jenna Dickerson who will be attending Raritan Valley Community College in the fall.
"I'd like to thank the members of the South Plainfield Elks for awarding me this scholarship," said Higgins. "I've been working very hard at Lincoln Tech, I had to take a leave because I had broken my wrist, but I look forward to getting my certificate in diesel truck and heavy equipment repair and want to thank everyone, particularly my family for all of their support."
South Plainfield High School 2017 graduate Jenna Dickerson will be attending Raritan Valley Community College for cosmetology. "I always had a natural talent for hair and makeup," said Dickerson. "I always felt if you had a passion for something you should go for it and that is why I decided to go to Raritan Valley."
"Antoinette must be looking down and must be very proud of Jenna Dickerson," said Past State President Pete Smith. "Jenna is the first female Eckenstein Award recipient and she is majoring in cosmetology just like Antoinette."
"I'd like to congratulate all of the recipients and extend a personal congratulations to Jenna," said Councilwoman Faustini. "I've known Jenna since she was a little girl, I'm very proud of her and I can say she has done my hair, she does a wonderful job and I know she will be wildly successful."
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Meanwhile, former Congress MLA Krishna Hegde today criticised Mumbai Regional Congress Committee chief Sanjay Nirupam and said senior leaders should be taken into confidence and given their due.
In a statement, Hegde said "I had written to the high command to hold the block presidents appointments done by Nirupam. Majority of elected representatives were not consulted in these appointments."
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- Lizzy Hill said...
My gosh! You certainly have been VERY busy...congrats on being baptised:):) And I reckon a stop at the $2 shop could be counted out as a Days Outing:):)!!!!!!
- July 28, 2013 at 6:11 AM
- Cindy deRosier said...
Congrats on your baptisms! I love the felt beads- can't wait to see them strung. Good job with the pajamas!
- July 28, 2013 at 8:34 AM
- Julie Tucker-Wolek said...
Looks like you had a fun and busy week! LOVING the photos .. and tell the kids I will tell them how long H2O takes to evaporate ... I live in Phoenix ... it's so hot, we really CAN fry an egg on the sidewalk! LOL!!
- July 28, 2013 at 9:04 AM
- carol said...
Such fun!! I have to tell you that the photo of your son with is Cabbage Patch made me tear up. So incredibly sweet! Way to go Momma!!
- July 28, 2013 at 11:15 AM
- Debbie P said...
Love, love your photos! The turtle story is so sweet. Too bad it didn't work out. You are both such good parents. Love the doll clothes. You do rock! And congrats on your family baptism. That is so awesome! tfs
- July 28, 2013 at 11:42 AM
- Cindy Gay said...
Brandon's picture is worth a thousand words, through the one of you and the girls with your baptism shirt also speaks volumes. Great job Mom of the Year!
- July 29, 2013 at 4:36 PM
- Chantal Vandenberg said...
Lovely photos! I love the cabbage patch outfit you made - it looks so great and the photo of your son hugging the doll was adorable! I am impressed at the bookshelves at the library - how cool is that!!!!! :D
- July 29, 2013 at 7:10 PM
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You guys have been keeping busy. Congratulations on your baptism.
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I'm not one to shy away from the fact that I've suffered with anxiety and according to Beyond Blue, approximately 45% of Australians will suffer some form of mental health issue at some point in their life.
It may be that you don't want to attend that social function, feel frantic and overwhelmed, are frustrated and grumpy or just a bit foggy and down.
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Aim for about 1-2 cups a day and try to have them before afternoon to avoid sleep issues. Alternatively, switch to herbal tea which doesn't contain any caffeine. However, don't try to stop cold turkey unless you want some serious lethargy and headaches! Slow and steady wins the race.
- Deep breaths
It sounds a little silly, but starting your day with some deep, calming breaths can make all the difference.
Waking up late, running out the door and perhaps skipping breakfast can lead to a frantic, stressful start to the day.
Why not try to wake up just 15 minutes earlier and sit somewhere calm for 10 minutes. Taking 5 long, deep breaths will help calm your mind and help you to feel relaxed before the day begins. Try this little trick before a delicious breakfast and enjoy it mindfully, appreciating each bite.
- Give yourself a break
Don't be so hard on yourself. There are so many pressures in today's society that it can be a constant battle to keep up with the daily demand.
One thing you can do is let go of food rules.
Social media, celebrities and diet trends dictate what we should and shouldn't eat and this can become very stressful.
It is ok not to like green smoothies and it's ok to have a cup cake.
Research has shown that diet plays a big role in depression and anxiety and a diet high in fruit and vegetables, wholegrains, lean proteins and dairy foods is much more beneficial than a diet high in processed foods, trans fat and large amounts of sugar. Basing your diet on the five food groups outlined in the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating is a great idea to ensure you're getting all the nutrients you require, not cutting out important groups and getting evidence based information that's easy to implement. Letting go of any restrictive food rules or dieting trends will help to reduce anxiety levels around food.
Making meals in bulk or the night before can help with organisation and decreasing stress levels but if you forget or don't have time, that's ok too!
- Check your carbohydrates sources
Carbohydrates are our bodies main source of fuel and what gives our brains and muscles the energy to function. Inadequate carbohydrates can leave us feeling exhausted which can lead to feelings of stress. In the same way, pushing our bodies to the limit with work, exercise and daily tasks with inadequate fuel due to very low calorie intakes can do the same thing – just like a car, we don't run very far on empty.
Checking your carbohydrate source plays a role as well. Highly refined carbohydrates like cakes, biscuits, lollies and pastries will spike blood sugar levels with a 'sugar rush' and can leave you feeling exhausted, cranky, frantic or stressed; colloquially known as 'hangry'.
Aiming for higher fibre and quality carbohydrates like wholegrain breads, pastas, fresh fruit, beans and legumes and dairy will give us a slower release of energy as the sugars take longer to digest.
- Exercise
Numerous studies have found that exercise can significantly reduce feelings of stress and anxiety. Exercise releases endorphins that make you feel good and help you sleep better, which also helps you cope with feelings of stress.
Exercise is also a great time to clear your mind and have some time to yourself.
It doesn't have to be a huge strenuous session or a 10km run; a brisk 20 minute walk can be very beneficial and studies have shown that even 5 minutes of aerobic activity start to decrease stress levels.
Yoga is also a powerful tool to decrease feelings of anxiety and stress and has long been associated with an increase in mental health and wellbeing. Don't knock it 'till you try it!
- Call a friend
This has nothing to do with food. Or maybe it could if it includes tea and cake?
As much as you may not want to see or speak to anyone at times of high stress or anxiety, let alone leave the house, having a chat to a friend is one of the best things you can do.
Invite someone you trust out for lunch or just give them a call for a chat. It can make the world of difference.
Should I be taking supplements?
There are so many supplements on the market these days for stress and anxiety and constant marketing making us feel like we need to take a pill for everything.
But are any of these worth your money?
There are many natural supplements that have been found to assist in some cases with feelings of stress and anxiety such as zinc, omega 3 fish oil, magnesium, SAMe, St. Johns Wort, Kava and Passionflower. However, there hasn't been any conclusive evidence to suggest that adding these to your daily routine will help you overcome stress or anxiety and some may have contraindications with other medications.
Therefore, it's always best to seek help from your doctor, who can tailor a strategy that works best for you and get to the root cause of the problem.
The bottom line is that many people are in the same boat and have experienced the feelings you are having. Talking about your feelings to someone, nourishing your body and treating it well can help you reset and recharge rather than pushing your adrenal glands to the max. A calming cup of tea and a break may be much more beneficial than continuing to push yourself and masking it with a natural supplement.
It you are suffering from anxiety, depression or severe stress or just need to discuss your symptoms with someone, please contact your doctor or call Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636.
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The Geolite estate was build by the dwarven family Geolite after they had been exiled from the dwarven cities. The house itself seems like any other typical house in the district. A single floor and a basement. 3 bedrooms, and a master bedroom, all located at the far end of the house. The main room uses most of the space in the house occupying the bulk of the west side of the house. On the east side there is a small kitchen, and the entrance to the basement.
Aeirin has claimed the basement for herself, both sleeping down there, and her alchemy. The basement is parted into three parts. The storage, which is the first room, Aeirin''s living space, which is the next room, the room is always messy. This room is the biggest of the rooms using almost half the space of the basement. The alchemy lab, which is the smallest room and is located in the corner of Aeirin's room. There isn't much free space in the room, but enough that Aeirin doesn't risk dropping anything or destroying something.
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