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Coral and Darren could not have asked for a more perfect wedding day. From the love in their hearts, to the beautiful venue, to the perfect weather, to a perfect sunset to end the ceremony, their wedding day could not possibly have been any more beautiful. See for yourself! Coral waited anxiously for their first look.
But Darren might have been a little more anxious!
During the final prayer of the ceremony, the sun dipped just below the treeline, creating a warm, beautiful glow.
After the ceremony, I grabbed Coral and Darren and we booked it over to the vineyard to take advantage of the amazing sunset.


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It's about one-two-hundred-fifty-thousandth as long as The Seventeenth hole of Pebble Beach.
In other words, 654 microns is 0.000004040 times the length of The Seventeenth hole of Pebble Beach, and the length of The Seventeenth hole of Pebble Beach is 248,000 times that amount.(fully Pebble Beach Golf Links) (Pebble Beach; Monterey, California) (from Blue Tee)
The seventeenth hole on Pebble Beach Golf Links is a par 3 measuring 162,000,000 microns from the blue tee. This hole was the site of professional golfer Jack Nicklaus' 1972 U.S. Open win, which included a 1-iron shot that bounced off the hole's flag and resulted in a birdie.
It's about one-two-hundred-fifty-thousandth as tall as The Singapore Flyer (Ferris wheel).
In other words, 654 microns is 0.000003960 times the height of The Singapore Flyer (Ferris wheel), and the height of The Singapore Flyer (Ferris wheel) is 253,000 times that amount.(a.k.a. 新加坡摩天观景轮, a.k.a. சிங்கப்பூர் ஃப்ளையர், a.k.a. Pelayang Singapura) (Marina Centre, Singapore)
The Singapore Flyer has a height of 165,000,000 microns. Based on recommendations from Feng Shui masters, the wheel was re-engineered to spin in the opposite direction five months after it began operating.
It's about one-two-hundred-fifty-thousandth as tall as The Washington Monument.
In other words, 654 microns is 0.00000386320 times the height of The Washington Monument, and the height of The Washington Monument is 258,850 times that amount.(Washington, D.C.)
The Washington Monument measures 169,290,000 microns tall, with some discrepancy due to the fact that the Monument's base is slightly below the surrounding ground. Interrupted in its construction by the American Civil War, it was almost 36 years between groundbreaking and the completion of construction.
It's about one-two-hundred-fifty-thousandth as tall as St. Paul's Cathedral.
In other words, 654 microns is 0.000003760 times the height of St. Paul's Cathedral, and the height of St. Paul's Cathedral is 266,000 times that amount.(London, England, United Kingdom)
St. Paul's Cathedral measures 174,000,000 microns to its peak. The southwest tower of the Cathedral contains the bell known as "Great Paul," which is the largest bell in Great Britain at 15,000 kg (16.5 tons), outweighing the more iconic Big Ben bell by about 3,000 kg (3 tons).
It's about one-three-hundred-thousandth as tall as The Space Needle.
In other words, 654 microns is 0.000003550 times the height of The Space Needle, and the height of The Space Needle is 282,000 times that amount.(Seattle, Washington) (to aircraft warning beacon at peak)
Built for a 1962 World's Fair, the Space Needle stands 184,000,000 microns tall. With a track-and-wheel design inspired by railroad mechanics and a precisely-configured balance, the restaurant near the top of the space needle requires just a 1.5 hp motor to rotate at speeds of about 0.053 kph (0.033 mph).
It's about one-three-hundred-fifty-thousandth as tall as The Golden Gate Bridge.
In other words, 654 microns is 0.000002880 times the height of The Golden Gate Bridge, and the height of The Golden Gate Bridge is 347,000 times that amount.(San Francisco, California and Marin County, California) (height above water)
The height of each tower of Golden Gate Bridge is 227,000,000 microns above the surface of the San Francisco Bay. One of the key designers of the bridge, Charles Ellis, had no engineering degree when he began working on the project, but would later go on to write what became a standard textbook on structural engineering, and would ultimately be forced to complete his calculations on the bridge by working without pay for five months.
It's about 450,000 times as long as a Glucose Molecule.
In other words, the length of a Glucose Molecule is 0.00000230 times 654 microns.(C6H12O6, a.k.a. grape sugar) (open chain form)
Am individual glucose molecule measures 0.0015 microns in its open-chain form. Glucose is the most common fuel source of energy in human biology, with 3.75 kilocalories of energy per gram.

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Diet and nutrition
You can reduce cancer risk with proper nutrition.
Research studies have revealed the relationship between nutrition and cancer. The primary cause of many types of cancer, such as stomach cancer, cancer of colon and rectum, liver cancer, pancreas cancer, kidney cancer and prostate cancer is nutrition.
Research studies reveal the relationship between nutrition and cancer. Nutrients which simultaneously contain carcinogenic and cancer preventing ingredients may become hazardous depending on how they are cooked or stored. On the other hand, carcinogenic impact of some nutrients may become free of hazardous chemicals through appropriate cooking methods.
Toxic chemicals which trigger the occurrence of cancer by damaging cells are known as oxidants. Some nutrients of leaves, flowers, fruits, bulbs and seeds of some plants used with foods as flavors contain useful anti-oxidant chemicals, which protect cells against oxidants. They are known as antioxidants.
Bear in mind!
Use plenty of spices.
When cooking food, frequently use flavoring, aromatic and anti-carcinogenic vegetables, spices and weeds, such as onion, garlic, mint, parsley, rosemary, ginger, sweet basil, cumin, fennel, etc. Some substances found in garlic, onion, leeks, strengthen the immune system, increase removal of carcinogens, trigger enzymes suppressing proliferation of tumor cells, reduce cholesterol levels in the serum and facilitates control of blood pressure. In addition, it is scientifically proven that garlic kills H (helicobacter) pylori, which causes ulcer in the stomach and protects against many types of cancer, mainly including stomach cancer, the consumption of 2-3 cloves of garlic daily is recommended.
Caution! Cancer may be prevented by paying attention to nutrition and avoiding smoking, since nutrition is among the primary causes of many types of cancer, such as cancers of stomach, colon and rectum, liver, pancreas and prostate.
The actions in need to prevent cancer:
Maintain your ideal body weight. Avoid high-energy diets. If your body weight is excessive, you can control your weight by applying an appropriate nutrition regime and increasing your physical activity. For this, you should consult a nutrition expert and your physician.
Follow a suffficient and balances diet. Try to consume nitrients from every food group (meat, eggs and legumes, milk and dairy products, vegetables and fruit, fat group) in your meals. Diverify your nutrient selections.
Reduce the daily fat content of your nutrition. Cook your food with little vegetable oils. Increase the interval between consuming foods which include high levels of fats, such as cream, mayonnaise, fried fods, etc. Do not consume margerines, chips and fried cooks that contain transfetty acids.
Aim for one third of the oils you use to be olive oils, one third to be vegetable oils (sunflower seeds oils corn germ oils, soya oil or canola oil) and one third to be butter.
When cooking, add oil into the food before burning it. Do not use such methods as frying in oil or cooking directly on fire or in the braizer. Foods cooked with any of these methods may loose some of heir nutritional elements and vitamins, while carcinogenic elements are formed. Instead, cook by boiling, roasting or steaming.
Omega 3 fatty acids protect against cardiovascular diseases and cancer. In order to make use of these fatty acids, consume steamed or oven cooked fish 2-3 times a week. Try to consume foods containing this fatty acid, such as soya and canola oils, soyabeans, and oilseeds like flaxseeds, hazelnuts, walnuts, and purslane.
Remember that full-fat milk. Yogurt, cheese and meat contain high levels of saturated fatty acids. High fat intake raises risk for some cancer types (lung, rectum, breast and prostate cancers). In order to reduce the intake of satutated fatty acid, choose semi-skimmed milk, yogurt, low-fat meats and chicken.
Consume low-fat red meat twice a week. Do not consume high-fat chicken or turkey skin. Limit consumption of high-fat processed meat products with protective additives, such as salami, hotdogs, sausages, pastarmi, etc.
Do not cook foods such as meat, chicken, fish, etc. By keeping them very close to the fire as in a braizer ot smoking. Cooking meats through this method causes loss of proteins and vitamins, while also leading to the formation of some carcinogenic substances, instead, grill, poach or roast meat.
Try to consume milk and dairy products rich in calcium, pgosphorus and Group B vitamins, which are protective particularly against cancer of the colon. The sonsumption of 2-3 glasses of semi-skimmed milk and yogurt is recommended daily.
Kefir, proboitic milk and yogurts contain benficial bacteria. Consider drinking obe glass of anti-cancorigenic nutrients each day: these prevent settlement of pathogenic microorganisms, while strengthening the immune system.
You must consume 6 or more servings of food in the cereals group every day. Unrefined cereals (wheat, rye, whole frain flour, bulgur, corn, oat) and bread, macaroni and similar foods, whole-wheat rice, whole-wheat macaroni made of flours of these cereals, and legumes are rich of bitamins, minerals and dietary fiber. Whole-wheat free and refined cereals loose their vitamins, minerals, proteins and fibers and therefore, their nutirtional value is decreased. Prefer whole-wheat bread, cereals and legumes whose nutritional value is higher, instead of refined white flour, white bread and rice.
Lagume contain vegetable proteins, but their protein quality is lower than that found in meat and eggs. In order to increase their protein quality, consume legumes such as chickpeas and cereals.
Cook legumes, macaroni and vegetables in their own boiling water to minimize loss of their nutritional elements and water-soluble vitamins.
Soyveans are an important source of phytoestrogens. Soybeans contain anti-carcinogenic compounds. Phytoestrogens play a key role particularly in the control and prevention of hormones-dependent cancers. They also protect against breast cancer and testicular and prostate cancers. The incidence rate of these cancer types is low in counties where people consume high levels of soybeans. Consuming soybeans in your diet several times a week will lower the occurence risk of these cancers.
- Increase the daily ammount of vagetable and fruit consumption in your diet. Fruit and vegetables consumption is very important in terms of protection against cancer. Cancer risk is twice as prevalent inthose who consume low quantitites of fruit and vegetables compared to those who consume plenty of friuts and vegetables. The consumption of fruit particularly offers protection against cancers of the lung, esophagus, oral cavity, pancreas, stomach colon, rectum, bladder and larynx. Consume 2-4 servings of vegetables, salds and vegetables dishes and 3-4 servings of fruit each day.
- Make sure you invude all types of vegetables (yellow, red, orange and green) and fruit in your diet. Frequently consume vegetables and fruits such as cauliflower, cabbage, celery, artihsoke, leeks, onons, garlic, broccoli, radishes, spinach, watercress, carrots, tomatoes, citrus fruits, etc., particularly those containing anti-carcinogenic vitamins and polychemicals.
Consume fruits and vegetables which are in season.
In order to increase dietary fiber (pomace) untake, be sure to include high-fiber content nutrients in your daiy nutrition program, such as legumes, unrefined cereals, whole-wheat bread, vegetables and fruits. Do not peel vegetables and fruits that can be eaten with their peel. Diet pomace protects against colon and rectum cancers and prevents constipation and elevation of levels of blood cholesterol and blood fats. Moreover, since glycemic index of fiber-rich nutrients is lower, they slowly raise blood sugar and are thus nutrients that reduce the risk of diabetes.
Reduce your daily sugar conumption. Excessive consumption of sugar ans sweets raises the risk od some cancer types. Choose fruit or milk based pudding in your dessert selection: fresh or dried fruits offer a healthy alternative to puddings. Reduce the frequency and serving amount for pastries, fried and sherbet-containing desserts. This will lower your daily intake of sugars, fats and calorie intake.
The use of excessive salt and consumption of salty foods increrases the risk of stomach cancer. Avoid frequent consumption of very salty foods, salted foods, pickles, etc. Do not cook your food with a highlevel of salt, and do not use salt at hte table. You can reduce the amount of salt used when cooking by substituing it with aromatic nutrients, such as thyme, mint, red pepper, onion, garlic and parsley. Instead of salting an dstoring foods, choose to freeze and store them.
Fungi and toxins may form in cereals, flour, legumes and walnut, hazelnut, pistachio and similar oilseeds and spices which are stored in damp places. Aflatoxins, which are one of these toxins, are the risk factor particularly for liver cancer. Keep these foods in dry and cool places. Avoid consuming blue cheese.
Consime 1.5-2 litres of water and liquids every day, with a preference for water, fruit juice, tea, herbal teas (linden tea, sage tea, green tea, rosehip, etc.), compotes and stewed fruits, buttermilk, etc.
Avoid consuming alcoholic drinks. If you drink, do not consume alcoholic beverages more than 1-2 times a week. Research indicates that alcoholic beveragesincrease the risk of some cancer types.
Do not smoke. Smoking increases the incidence rate of many cancer types, mainly including lung anf trachea cances.
Perform regular physical activity for at least 30 minutes a day. Regularly perform aerobic exercises, such as walking, swimming and biking at least for 3-4 days a week. Walk outdoors, in an evvironment with plentyof oxygen.
Use clean water resources as drinking water.
There is not yet sufficient evedence regarding the protective effects of use of vitamin supplements against cancer. Try to cover your vitamin and mineral needs through natural nutrients. Remember that the protective effect of vitamins and minerals against diseases emerge together with antioxidant molecules, phytochemicals, pomace and nutritional elements found in other foods.
Limit consumption of convenience foods containingadditives and foods such as salami, sausages, hotdogs and pastrami, which include additives such as nitrite and nitrate.
Limit the use of artificial sweeteners. Regulate your sugar intake instead of using artificial sweetenrs.
Did you know?
Nutrients Reducing Cancer Risk
Onion, garlic
Cabbage (white, red, black), cauliflower, leek, radish, turnip
Carrot, tomatoes
Spinach, lettuce, head lettuce, vine leaves, parsley, watercress, mint, rocket, chard, eatable weeds, beet
Cucumbe, green pepper, green beans, horse (broad) beans, mushroom, aubergine, artishoke, courgettes (summer, winter), gumbo
Lentils, chickpeas, beans, common beans, soybeans
Orange, grapefruit, lemon
Melon, watermelon
Rosehips, blackberries, cornelian cherries
Grapes, figs, granatum, mulberries
Apples, pears, quince, plums
Bananas, dates, loquat
Cherries, sour cherries, strawberries
Dried fruits:
Roasted chickpeas, chestnuts, almonds, hazelnuts,pistachios, walnuts
Whole-wheat bread, whole meal bread, rye nread, oat bread, bulgur, coarsely ground wheat
Animal products:
Eggs, fat-free and low-fat milk, yogurt, cheese, skimmed mikj cheese, probiotis milk, yougurt and kefir
Nutrients Increasing Cancer Risk:
High-fat and dried mutton, beef, goat and chicken meats of age
Foods dried on oil
Salted foods
Meatballs made of plain and fatty meats
Smoked foods
Nirite or nitrate added foods such as sausage, hotdog, salami, etc.
Meats directly cooked on fire
Butter, suet
Vegetable or fruit-lacking nutrition


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When visiting customers I am most commonly approached with the statement, "We are grinding ceramics". The word "ceramic" is a very generalized statement covering a broad spectrum of materials. 20 years ago ceramics literally defined a material that was always alumina based with no other additives. Today, if someone were to say "Ceramic" it would be much like going to your favorite coffee shop and asking for a "Coffee". The barista will then ask, "What type of coffee, whole/skim, grande/tall, iced/hot?"
Below, are the technical definitions for each material that could be referred to as "ceramic" and my interpretation of these terms as they apply to the industrial diamond grinding world.
Ceramic is a non-conducting material, often used as an insulator for electronics. The challenge in grinding ceramic is that, because it is non-conducting, the heat that is generated during the grinding process returns to the wheel. When the wheel absorbs this heat, particularly when using resin bonds, the heat can cause the resin to soften and glaze the wheel. Therefore, the grinding wheel must be dressed and sticked often to re-expose the crystals.
Alumina Based Ceramic is typically 99% pure alumina and is very easily ground with diamond wheels typically resin bond.
Silicon Nitride is much more chip-prone than alumina based ceramics and requires the use of a special micro-crystalline diamond in the grinding process.
Cermet contains high levels of metallic content such as titanium, nickel or both. Because of the metallic mix, Cermet is the most difficult of this class of materials to grind. The metals tend to load the diamond grinding wheel very quickly. This causes increased wheel wear, the need for frequent dressing, and substantially lower stock removal rates in the grinding equation.
Ceramic vs. Cermet Materials in Cutting Tools
Ceramics used in cutting tool materials are based on aluminum oxide and silicon nitride. Ceramic tools can withstand higher cutting speeds than cemented carbide tools when machining hardened steels, cast irons and high-temperature alloys.
Whereas, Cermet cutting tool materials are based mostly on titanium carbonitride with nickel and/or cobalt binder. Cermets are characterized by high wear resistance due to their chemical and thermal stability. Cermets are able to hold a sharp edge at high cutting speeds and temperatures, which results in exceptional surface finish when machining most types of steels.
With these distinct qualities of "ceramic" materials in mind, you may be able to determine the grade of material you need to use in your grinding or tooling application. Recognizing these qualities and applying the right solution, are crucial to the success of using a ceramic based product or derivative in your operations.
Have a question about Ceramic Grinding and Tooling? Ask an Engineer Now!
Topics: CERAMIC GRINDING, CERAMIC MATERIAL, CERAMIC TOOLING, GRINDING CERMET


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Today was a big mail day down range! Alex got 5 packages!! Think people miss and love him?! A special thanks to Grandaddy and Grandma Martin, Grandma Helen & Jerry, & Beau and Rosey (and his Christmas gifts from me.. which cannot be opened until the 25th of course)!! I also got my 'stocking stuffer' from Alex, so we got to open over video chat! Skype Video Chat.. this just might make Christmas bearable!
Can you feel the love <3


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It is said, the Mediterranean Ends
Where the Greeks stopped planting Olive Trees…
From the gracious reception welcoming you to Figue through the last, lingering bite of a seductive dessert, 'sharing' is the thread that unites the Figue experience. The sofa we enjoy unique cocktails on, the shared quartinos of wine to complement the array of enticing aromas served with loving detail on colorful small plates, to the long sharing tables where we can make new friends and taste the cuisine of the azure waters of the Mediterranean. Figue is the place for sharing.
The menu of Figue is the story of the Mediterranean. It is the shared history of conquest, immigration and exploration, each wave bringing far off ingredients, cooking techniques and a cultural melding of the peoples. Savor sensations inspired by the ancient Romans who shared the art of salting and curing meats and fish, to the Moors who spread the habit of sharing many small dishes to the modern cuisines of France, Italy, Spain, Morocco, Greece and the Middle East. Each culture shared their knowledge, wisdom and cultural preferences to create the world's first fusion cuisine.
Figue: Where the Olive Trees end and the Tradition lives on!


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SHA & MTBMA encourages all individuals looking to certify as a Traffic Control Manager to complete this self-guided introductory course prior to taking the Traffic Manager's course to learn and understand the material, design and layout of Temporary Traffic Control devices and work zone typical applications. This course guide may also be utilized by companies to train their staff. SHA's BTTC Training Guide (PDF)
Resources & Manuals
- Maryland Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MdMUTCD)
- Book of Standards For Highway & Incidental Structures
- Standard Sign Book
- Standard Specifications For Construction And Materials
- SHA's High Visibility Apparel Policy
- Work Zone Safety Toolbox
Ready to try a practice quiz?
Please email your quiz and answers to Amanda Dixon.
*Please note, successful completion and passing of this quiz does not certify an individual as a Traffic Control Manager. This is purely for review of the material prior to taking the Temporary Traffic Control Manager course.