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LYING in intensive care, her heart hammering and her chest tight, Robyne Toseland was in total shock.
Less than an hour earlier, the 22-year-old had called the doctor, thinking she had some kind of infection, a virus maybe . . .
Now she was in a hospital bed, wired up to all kinds of bleeping machines. And shed just been diagnosed with a deadly blood clot.
I was just like: Oh my god! Oh my GOD! says Robyne. I remember crying and saying: But Im fine, honestly. Theres nothing wrong with me. They told me I had a pulmonary embolism and I didnt even know what that was.
I was taken into intensive care and it was so frightening. I had heart monitors on and everything and they kept beeping it was like being in an episode of Casualty or something.
The doctor kept telling me that I was very, very poorly, but it didnt sink in. In fact, it didnt sink in for a long, long time.
To meet Robyne now a bright and bubbly newlywed, whos planning to train as a nurse its scary to think she was once so ill. But, as the Impington girl explains, while she may seem happy and healthy on the surface, underneath she is still in turmoil.
Even now, a year and a half later, it is always on my mind, admits Robyne. I must have phoned the doctor a million times, afraid I had another clot.
I think about it every minute of every day, to be honest, and thats not a nice way to live your life.
I still have some symptoms: my heart rate races and I struggle with certain things, like climbing a flight of stairs. I was warned that it would take a long time to recover, but I didnt really believe it.
I didnt decide to tell my story because I want people to feel sorry for me, to read it and think: Thats really sad. I decided to tell it because I want to raise awareness of blood clots and the impact they can have: I didnt even know what a pulmonary embolism was and its turned my entire life upside-down.
Robyne started to feel unwell in the January of 2008. At the time, she was in her final year of teacher training at the University of East Anglia, Norwich.
There was this little hill, hardly a hill at all, really, which we had to walk up at uni, she explains. Whenever we walked up it, I got so short of breath I couldnt talk to my friends; over time, that got worse and worse and worse. I didnt think much of it, other than thinking I was seriously unfit.
By the February, Robyne was struggling to cope with the pressures of her course. Despite having dreamed of becoming a teacher all her life, she decided to quit with just six months until graduation.
This sounds weird, but it was like I knew, deep down, something was wrong, explains Robyne. I came home one day really upset, saying I just couldnt do it any more.
Robyne then started job-hunting. And, still convinced she was seriously unfit, she took up trampolining with a friend.
Wed been a couple of times and I was really enjoying it, says Robyne. Then, this one night in March, I only jumped up and down a couple of times and I felt like I couldnt breathe.
Normally I laugh things off, rather than telling people how I actually feel. But I thought I was going to faint; I said I had to stop, had to get off . . .
Sitting on the floor, Robyne remembers her eyesight being blurry and feeling as if she was about to black out. Yet, after a few minutes rest, she recovered and got back on the trampoline.
When she got home that night, Robyne confided in her then fiancé, Carl, now her husband. I said to Carl: Whats wrong with me? Why wont my body allow me to do anything?
On the Friday, I got out of bed, walked down the stairs and literally couldnt breathe. It felt like I had a mountain of bricks on my chest. Or as if someone was holding a plastic bag over my mouth and I was trying to breathe through it.
I actually wasnt scared. People are amazed when I say that, but I didnt think it was anything particularly serious. I must be so thick!
I spent the day lying on the sofa feeling a bit sorry for myself, but I thought it was an infection or something something that would just clear up.
By the Saturday, Robynes symptoms hadnt improved. In fact, they had got far worse: she couldnt even move her arm without her heart racing.
Her mum, dad and Carl all said Robyne should see a doctor. But, not wanting to make a fuss, she said an early night was all she needed. Next morning, her symptoms had again got worse and her mum insisted she call Camdoc, the out-of-hours service.
Advised to come down to the clinic, Robyne was then assessed by a duty doctor. Suspecting a pulmonary embolism a potentially fatal blood clot in the lungs, lodged in an artery the doctor called an ambulance.
I thought Id be going home with some antibiotics and instead I was being taken to Addenbrookes, remembers Robyne, with a shudder. I was in shock; it was all a blur.
Given millions of tests in A and E, Robynes embolism was confirmed. In fact, scans showed multiple blood clots in her lungs numerous small clots and one huge one, lodged in her pulmonary artery.
Affecting the blood flow to her heart, that big clot could have killed Robyne. But, at the time, she didnt believe she was so terribly ill. They put me on oxygen which made me feel better straight away, she explains. And, as long as I wasnt moving, I felt fine.
Moved to intensive care, Robyne admits it was touch and go for a while. Doctors prescribed total bed rest (she wasnt even allowed to walk to the toilet) and two anti-clotting drugs.
The medics couldnt, adds Robyne, explain why she had developed the clots in the first place. She was not in a high-risk category being young, otherwise fit and healthy and having no genetic predisposition. But doctors did suggest one possible cause: the contraceptive pill.
I went on it when I was 17, when Carl and I got together, explains Robyne. Just like most girls my age, I didnt think much about it. Id been taking it for six years. The fact it could have caused all this is really, really scary.
After seven days in hospital, Robyne was allowed to go home just in time for her 23rd birthday. Scans proved the small clots had dispersed, and the large clot had diminished. But doctors warned Robyne her body, in particular her heart, had been put under enormous strain and it would take a long time for her to recover.
Determined to get back to normal, Robyne threw herself into planning her wedding to Carl: after a four-year engagement, they had booked their wedding for Valentines Day this year.
There was no way I was going to cancel it, she adds. After all that negativity, I needed something positive to work towards. And Id always wanted to get married on Valentines Day because I love hearts and everything pink and sparkly! It was a very pink and sparkly day.
The wedding was, continues Robyne, a real high point. But she says there have also been plenty of lows over the last year and a half.
Ive been impossible to live with, she says. I couldnt have coped without the support from my friends, family and my doctor, whos been amazing.
I think Ill always be worried about the clots coming back. And I beat myself up because Im still not back to normal physically or emotionally.
Robyne is still taking anti-clotting medication and expects to be on it for the rest of her life.
Her heart has been left enlarged; doctors are currently investigating. And she is still unable to work or study, suffering with both breathlessness and a racing pulse.
Robyne says people sometimes stare at her when she struggles to climb a flight of stairs in a shop or a pub. She says others, even friends, cross the road to avoid talking to her, afraid, she suspects, of saying the wrong thing.
Robyne would also like to have a family but knows pregnancy increases the risk of blood clots.
Life isnt back to normal, admits Robyne. But, in a weird way, I dont regret this experience. Its made me appreciate life a lot more. Its made me realise that Carl must really, really love me, to have supported me through all this. And its inspired me to train as a nurse Im hoping to start next year.
I know, from my own experience, that life can be tough. But I would advise everyone to take each day as it comes, try to stay positive and keep on smiling. You have to smile, dont you?
The article can be found at http://www.cambridge-news.co.uk/cn_news_features/DisplayArticle.asp?ID=434384[u]
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She is really being visible in the UK. Which for DVT/PE is excellent!!! Good work RobynE.
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I haven't really posted anything in a while because I've been working since June-ish as Tech Lead on a mammoth mobile project. It has kept me incredibly busy, but also has been a fantastic learning experience so far. I can't mention the client yet, so for now I will refer to it as Project Blackbeard.
This is the first in a series of posts about a tool I am midway through writing to allow what the client sees as a copydeck to be converted into an xml file needed to make the copy appear in an app/website.
Part 1 focuses on the problem, and the convoluted process I forced myself into when solving it.
Part 2 will focus on the actual development of the final solution up to its present state.
Part 3 will focus on features that I hope to add in the future if I am blessed with more free time.
I just got a new Macbook Pro, and while clearing out my hard disk I found a filters demo I did when working on Philips Cinema: Parallel Lines. I've cleaned it up a bit and added some buttons.
The bottom row of filters are the ones that I used in my drawing tool in Matteo's Secret. The middle four on the top are interesting. I think the performance is pretty good.
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At last Thursday's Executive meeting, Cllr Beth Rowland (Liberal Democrat councillor for South Lake ward) asked Cllr Rob Stanton (Executive Member for Education Services) to confirm recent stories in the press that Wokingham Borough Council is set to invest £6 million in Bulmershe School.
Cllr Rowland said: "At no time, when answering my question, was Cllr Stanton able to specify how much would be invested in Bulmershe School, when it would be invested, or what the investment would be used for. Nor did he tell me how the Council would be able to fund any investment.
"From that, I can only assume that all the Conservative talk of investment in Bulmershe School this year during the recent election campaign was nothing but a election stunt based on wishful thinking. The Conservatives are playing politics with the futures of the children who attend the school. It is an utter disgrace."
Cllr Jenny Lissaman (Liberal Democrat councillor for Bulmershe and Whitegates ward) said "In Cllr Stanton's reply to Beth's question he called talk of £6m investments as just rumours without foundation. Doesn't he know what's going on within his Executive role? On 30th March a senior council officer wrote to head teachers saying that he, Cllr Stanton, would be announcing an investment of up to £6m in Bulmershe School the next day.
So talk of £6m is not a rumour it is documented. So why didn't he announce it as planned? What happened, why did he change his mind?"
Jenny added "Was he told by council officers that he can't promise things without there being a budget or any idea where the money would come from? Was he told that the council had not prepared any firm plans so they had no idea how much money would be required? Did he suddenly realise it was wrong to announce something in an election period, without any real foundation, for electoral benefit? Whatever his reasons for changing his mind a council officer had already raised expectations by making this information available to head teachers"
Jenny concluded "Residents will never know why he changed his mind, but what I do know is that Bulmershe has needed significant work for years and I have no intention of letting the Conservatives off the hook now that they have promised substantial investment in their election campaign"


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Substance Abuse Newsletter September 2016
The following is a compendium of news reports over the past month that may be of interest to our AG offices who are dealing with substance abuse issues. Neither the National Association of Attorneys General nor the National Attorneys General Training & Research Institute expresses a view as to the accuracy of news accounts, nor as to the position expounded by the authors of the hyperlinked articles.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced $53 million in funding to 44 States, four tribes, and the District of Columbia to improve access to treatment for opioid use disorders, reduce opioid related deaths, and strengthen drug misuse prevention efforts. In addition, funding will also support improved data collection and analysis around opioid misuse and overdose as well as better tracking of fatal and nonfatal opioid-involved overdoses. Administered by SAMHSA and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the funding supports six programs: Medication-Assisted Treatment Prescription Drug Opioid Addiction Grants, Prescription Drug Opioid Overdose Prevention Grants, Strategic Prevention Framework Partnerships for Prescription Drugs Grants, Prescription Drug Overdose Prevention for States Program, Prescription Drug Overdose Data-Driven Prevention Initiative and the Enhanced State Surveillance of Opioid –Involved Morbidity and Mortality Program.
A new study shows that even short-term use of opioids after surgery is leading to high rates of addiction and dependence. In the survey, it showed that even prescribing opioids for short-term postsurgical pain could have a serious risk for the patients. The national survey was conducted by Wakefield Research on behalf of Pacira Pharmaceuticals, Incorporation. It involved 500 adults in the U.S., who had an orthopedic or soft tissue surgery in the previous 12 months. There were about 200 U.S. surgeons who perform these procedures. The survey indicated that one in ten of the patients admitted they became addicted to or dependent on opioids after exposure to these medications following an operation. There are about 70 million surgical patients in the U.S. that are receiving opioids yearly. The findings indicate that as many as 7 million patients could have an opioid addiction or dependency this year following a surgical procedure. The rate among younger people with ages 18 to 29 is about 15 percent. Meanwhile, the rate for those living in the western region of the U.S. is as high as 18 percent.
Every doctor in the United States will be receiving this letter (PDF) from the US surgeon general. It's the first time that America's top doctor has reached out to all physicians. But Dr. Vivek Murthy has an urgent reason: Americans are dying each year by the tens of thousands from overdoses of prescription painkillers such as Oxycontin and Vicodin. Dr. Vivek Murthy told physicians he understood their desire to keep their patients out of pain. "It is important to recognize that we arrived at this place on a path paved with good intentions," he wrote. But those good intentions have gone horribly wrong.
In a first-in-the-nation settlement with the largest pharmacy chain in the country, Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey announced today that CVS Pharmacy, Inc. (CVS) will strengthen its policies and procedures around the dispensing of opioids and will require its Massachusetts pharmacy staff to check the state's Prescription Monitoring Program before filling prescriptions for commonly misused opioids. The assurance of discontinuance, filed in Suffolk Superior Court, along with a separate settlement agreement between CVS and AG Healey's Office, resolves allegations that CVS failed to provide its Massachusetts pharmacists with a way to access the Massachusetts Online Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP) prior to March 2013. The assurance and settlement agreement also resolve allegations that certain CVS pharmacies in Massachusetts failed to monitor drug use patterns or use sound professional judgment when dispensing controlled substances, particularly opioids. For more information, contact Emalie Gainey of the Massachusetts Office of the Attorney General at (617) 727-2543.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency has warned communities across the country about a deadly opioid called carfentanil. Officials in Ohio have already declared a public health emergency. The drug is normally used to tranquilize elephants. It is 100 times more potent than fentanyl, the prescription painkiller that led to the death of pop star Prince earlier this year. Carfentanil is also 50 times more deadly than heroin. When sold on the streets, heroin is sometimes laced with the opioid. Addiction experts say antidotes like naloxone are rendered useless against this drug.
The Ninth US Circuit Court of Appeals' three-judge panel has ruled that the Department of Justice (DOJ) cannot spend budget money to prosecute people who grow, sell, or use medical marijuana, if they comply with state law. "If the federal government prosecutes such individuals, it has prevented the state from giving practical effect to its law,"Circuit Judge Diarmuid O'Scannlain wrote for the court. Under a 2014 congressional budget rule, the DOJ cannot use funds to prevent U.S. states "from implementing their own state laws that authorize the use, distribution, possession, or cultivation of medical marijuana." This recent appeals ruling affects nine western states in the Ninth Circuit's jurisdiction, eight of which currently have some type of medical marijuana law. However, Judge O'Scannlain specifically stressed that the court's unanimous ruling should not be seen as immunity by medical marijuana purveyors. "Congress could restore funding tomorrow, a year from now, or four years from now," he wrote, "and the government could then prosecute individuals who committed offenses while the government lacked funding." The panel has also warned that "individuals who do not strictly comply with all state-law conditions" can be prosecuted.
A federal government ban on the sale of guns to medical marijuana card holders does not violate the 2nd Amendment, a federal appeals court ruled. The ruling by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals applies to the nine Western states that fall under the court's jurisdiction, including California, Washington, and Oregon. It came following a lawsuit filed by a Nevada woman who tried to buy a firearm in 2011 after obtaining a medical marijuana card. The 9th Circuit in its 3-0 decision agreed that it's reasonable for federal regulators to assume a medical marijuana card holder is more likely to use the drug. In addition, a ban on the sale of guns to marijuana and other drug users is reasonable because the use of such drugs "raises the risk of irrational or unpredictable behavior with which gun use should not be associated," Senior District Judge Jed Rakoff said. The decision can be accessed here.
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf signed into law a bill that authorizes Pennsylvania's Agriculture Department and institutions of higher education to cultivate industrial hemp for research purposes. Act 92 of 2016, allows colleges, universities, agencies, and individuals that are properly registered with the state to legally cultivate industrial hemp, either by themselves or through independent contractors. The new law also establishes a Hemp Research Board, which will be responsible for regulating and managing the program. The board will handle applications for registration, inspections, a registered persons database, registration fees, and labeling and testing guidelines.
Seven experts with experience in marijuana policy, including legal, medical, and business types, will help a group of 20 Massachusetts in the debate over the marijuana legalization ballot question in order to generate helpful information on the initiative. The experts, including two officials who work directly with Colorado's legal marijuana industry, will be questioned by the 20-voter panel of the Citizens' Initiative Review (CIR), a pilot program designed to produce pro and con statements about the ballot question that could be easily digested by average voters. The group of 20 Massachusetts voters, selected to closely match the demographics of the state electorate, will meet for four days inviting testimony from supporters, opponents, and the policy experts. The panel will not endorse a yes or no vote on the question, but instead strive to give voters as much unvarnished information as possible in the form of pro and con statements that will be distributed statewide immediately following the end of the deliberations.
New York's Attorney General filed a lawsuit against a website accused of selling illegal hallucinogens and K2. The company, Legalherbalbud.com, went on a court-ordered hiatus from its business selling products the company calls "100% legal" on its website. An investigation from the Attorney General's office found that Legalherbalbud.com was selling synthetic marijuana, a designer drug made of chemicals, but labeling it as legal herbal incense or potpourri. The lawsuit alleges the company's products have almost no label information as required by law. Federal regulations state that all consumer products must be labeled with, at least, a description of the net contents and the name and place of business of the product's manufacturer, packer, and distributor.
Flakka or "gravel" is the synthetic stimulant Alpha-PVP, a more potent form of the drug known as bath salts, and it is highly addictive. Its small clear or pink crystals can be snorted, smoked, injected, or eaten. Flakka can cause a user's core body temperature to shoot up to 104 or 105 degrees and make them tear off their clothes while also providing an adrenaline boost that can result in high pain tolerance and superhuman strength. It tends to cause euphoria and hallucinations, but taking even just a little too much of the drug — which costs about $5 a hit — can lead to aggression, paranoia, psychosis, heart problems, and death. It is sometimes called "$5 psychosis." Drug-treatment professionals say it can take days for first-time users to return to a normal state of mind and as long as two weeks for repeat users.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has filed a notice of intent (PDF) to place the Southeast Asian plant called kratom into the most restrictive classification of the Controlled Substances Act. The Summary of the Notice of Intent reads as follow: "The Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration is issuing this notice of intent to temporarily schedule the opioids mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine, which are the main active constituents of the plant kratom, into schedule I pursuant to the temporary scheduling provisions of the Controlled Substances Act. This action is based on a finding by the Administrator that the placement of these opioids into schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act is necessary to avoid an imminent hazard to the public safety. Any final order will impose the administrative, civil, and criminal sanctions and regulatory controls applicable to schedule I controlled substances under the Controlled Substances Act on the manufacture, distribution, possession, importation, and exportation of, and research and conduct of instructional activities of these opioids." The full Notice of Intent can be accessed here.
Massachusetts' new prescription drug monitoring program (PDMP) will allow data sharing among states. The program tracks when a patient is prescribed a drug that has the potential for abuse or addiction and lets a doctor view a patient's prescribing history in order to avoid over-prescribing. As of October 15, 2016, doctors will be required to check the PDMP any time they prescribe a Schedule II or III drug, rather than just the first time they prescribe a drug to a patient. The program will also allow doctors in Massachusetts to access data from Vermont, Rhode Island, Connecticut, and New York by the end of the month, with other states slated to join later.
The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety has developed Roadwise Rx, a tool to help individuals understand how their medications may affect them and their driving.
To mark the 30th anniversary year, Partnership for Drug-Free Kids is launching Fried Egg 2016 a new campaign which is a nod to their iconic TV spot from the 1980s and is re-envisioned to reflect parenting today. The TV PSA focuses on the litany of drug questions that parents face from their teens and how the Partnership can assist with answers, guidance and solutions.
The Rocky Mountain High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) has released a study which indicates marijuana related traffic deaths increased 48 percent since 2013 in Colorado. Marijuana related emergency room visits and calls to poison control are also up. The report further notes that Colorado leads the nation in marijuana consumption among teens and adults.
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Dr Marina Fernando gives paper at K2007
TARRC's Head of the Industrial Support Unit, Dr. Marina Fernando gave a presentation at the K-fair in Dusseldorf, Germany entitled Rubber Injection Moulding Simulation. The talk was held in the Moldflow booth to demonstrate the use of simulation codes to interrogate rubber injection moulding.
The presentation outlined the advantages of computer aided engineering techniques (CAE) in manufacturing, the necessary material characterisation and data fitting procedures required for a flow analysis and finally how to use the simulation results for identifying problems and optimising part and mould design.
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- Efron Award from the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology
- Anna Monika Foundation Award for Research in Affective Disorders
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- Elected to the Institute of Medicine of the National Academy of Sciences in 2000
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Dr. Charney is the Anne and Joel Ehrenkranz Dean of Mount Sinai School of Medicine, Professor of Psychiatry, Neuroscience, and Pharmacology & Systems Therapeutics, and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs of the Mount Sinai Medical Center. Dr. Charney retains an active research program and is one of the nation's foremost investigators in the neurobiology and treatment of mood and anxiety disorders. He has pioneered research related to the psychobiological mechanisms of depression, anxiety, and human resilience to stress, and the discovery of novel and more effective treatments for serious mood and anxiety disorders. His work on how people overcome trauma, which has identified a number of resilient traits, such as optimism and having a role model, has led to a better understanding of how to serve patients.
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Kim has a Talent which only came on with adulthood. She is now trying to use that Talent to save Britain from Nazi Germany but she's not very good at the spy business.
I loved this story! I call it a paranormal historical spy thriller. I was on the edge of my seat until the end of this book. The story was good. Kim did not know who to trust. I could understand that as I was questioning whether a character was true to England or a spy for Germany. I questioned motives. I did figure out some of the events and reasons during the story but not all.
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration completed their investigation into the shooting death of crew member of the TV show COPS last August in Omaha. Sound technician Bryce Dion followed officers into a Wendy's restaurant during an armed robbery. The suspect fired an air-soft at officers who returned fire. A stray bullet hit Dion and he later died at a hospital.
Area Director Bonita Winingham says, ""These are very painful and tragic events and we believe these are preventable and so we want to work with companies to ensure that they make their work places safer."
Winingham says Langley Productions will not face a penalty or citation. OSHA did send them a letter with recommendations to improve employee safety.
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- Instruct and train employees to film and record at a distance.
- Remove bonus incentives that may encourage employees to take unnecessary risk.
- Instruct and train employees on how to orient their bodies so their ballistic vests provide maximum protection, train them on how to take cover and on the proper use, fit and care of vests.
- OSHA also recommends the production company conduct a job hazard analysis to determine under what circumstances and how employees are to accompany law enforcement into situations where gunfire is likely to occur.


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If you're thinking of opening up an online business, one thing you need to focus on above all others is Internet marketing. You need to promote your website if you want it to be seen. An effective online advertising strategy can increase your sales within a few months. Here are some tips that you can use to get you started with your Website marketing plans.
Internet marketing involves using available software and modern technology. If you fall behind, your customers will notice it and start to doubt you. Show them that you know about new innovations, and you will get respect.
It is vital to have a client mailing list. Include a place on your website for visitors to request information. Use these emails and the ones you acquire during purchases to compile your mailing list. This valuable information can be used at a later date to send out promotional material and sales information.
Flashy, dazzling websites might be a good idea in theory and might even attract some people, but the more distracting your site is, the harder it will be to keep visitors for the long haul. You only have a few seconds to engage your potential customer and give them a reason to stay on your site. If you can't capture their attention during this very brief time period, they will click out of your site.
Keep an eye on your competitors, and learn from what they are doing. If you see yourself as a potential customer for their products, then they are doing something right. You should find a way to incorporate these ideas into your strategy.
Ponder what strategies you will use to promote your site. You can use a site such as Facebook, or place ads on websites, or any number of other options. There are lots of different ways to get many people to visit your site. You need to get creative.
An FAQ page is a great way to familiarize people with your products. Provide a well-thought-out response for each question, and don't be afraid to self-sell where appropriate. Although it's a good idea to avoid the impression of advertising too directly, you can couch the questions in terms that make it reasonable to talk about your products when you write the answers.
You want to do your online advertising on the most popular websites you can find. With the right investment, you can get your company and your products seen by a vast audience. Look for a site that gets lots of traffic, and this can help you get your name out there.
In order to increase your income, you must increase the number of subscribers to your site. Try split testing to see what sort of web design works the best. Offer one version of your webpage to one group and another version to another group. Then, you will be able to infer which version helped get the most subscribers.
One way to increase the number of customer contacts is to develop a page asking for email addresses. This is basically a gateway that solicits website visitors for their email addresses before they continue. You can offer a free item if they give you their email address. People are more inclined to do something for you if you do something for them.
When it comes to Web marketing, it is important to watch what your competition is doing. It doesn't matter the niche you choose to work in, there will always be some sort of competition.
You can increase the success of your internet marketing by writing a blog on a regular basis. A blog is one more way to stay in touch with clients. As you increase the breadth of your site, you will cause more visitors to show up.
Don't ignore direct marketing; it's a strong tactic to run in tandem with Website marketing. You could call, email or send a fax to your customers to advertise a special offer. Also, take a look at your yellow pages and phone books to acquire available information.
Ensure that your pages are informative and contain the details that your customers are going to need and want. Build a website that offers accurate information and is easy to navigate. Include articles, reviews and any other content that helps potential customers know that your business is of high-quality.
When promoting a small business via website marketing, pay attention to detail and the content you are providing your customers. Aim to achieve unique and valuable content on your website. It is essential that the visitors to your site learn more about your company. You need to be sure that your site is regularly updated with relevant content.
Are you looking for a way to improve your internet marketing campaign? Make sure your customers know that your site is super secure and that their personal data is not at risk! A privacy policy that is located in an easily accessible part of your website will do wonders to assure your readers. By adding the privacy policy to your site, your customers will feel more comfortable engaging in financial transactions with you. Ensure that your customers are being protected from identity theft when they are using your services.
Show proof that your product works on your website. Just saying that something works is not nearly as effective as including a video backing up your claims. This demonstrates that using your product produces results.
Pay attention to the content of your articles if you are using them to promote your business. Work hard to ensure that your content is interesting and valuable. You want to ensure that visitors to your site are informed regarding what your business is all about and keeping the content of the site updated will encourage them to come back to your site.
Determine what audience you are attempting to reach, and what you need to do to being them to you. When you figure out your target market, it will be simple to create content that keeps them coming back for more.
Links will be more visible if your website has an easy to use look. If visitors can navigate your site easily, then they are more likely to visit several pages of it.
You can approach other online businesses and attempt to sell package deals of products or services that the retailer can sell at discounted prices. This way you can connect several markets and boost your total sales. This strategy is proven effective by the ways that online booking agents bundle vacation packages. This is a great way to work with companies that are not your direct competitors.
If you are able to get your potential customers to connect to your products directly you will definitely have an increase in clients. Encourage readers to imagine life with the use of a product you are selling. Your advertising copy should read as if the customer is enjoying the special features and benefits of the product, even as they are reading the ad.
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Make your customers feel in control: organize your site efficiently so that your visitors can easily find what they are looking for. It will be a breath of fresh air in a world filled with spam and unsolicited advice. Make sure you give your consumers the choice to participate.
You should try your best to become an expert on everything that is on your website. You want to make sure that you know what you are talking about when you promote your products or site, this will make the entire process easier for you.
Consider using well thought out phrases, such as special or limited edition, when choosing to advertise your items online. People go gaga over limited-edition items, and the rush to buy means you will sell out quickly.
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You could add some user polls alongside your specific content to get readers' views and feedback. This will aid in providing content that is relevant to users, and will help them feel that they are taking part in the site's direction.
Strategically placed user polls can help you to get a better idea of how your users feel about different parts of the website. Not only will this help you adjust the type of content that you include, it will also make your users feel like you care about their opinions.
Your customers will appreciate any free service, tool or product that you can offer to them, free of charge. People will be attracted by the offer of something free, and if the site piques their interest, they may continue browsing. A good idea is giving away a calculator for tax returns if it is a financial site.
Craft your banner ads so that they stand out from the other million banner ads on the web. If you can make your banner ads look different from the norm, you will find that more people will click on it.
When you use email as a regular form of communication with your customers, make sure you change your links on a regular basis. If you information is redundant you will likely bore your customers instead of encouraging them to purchase products. Add some variety to your emails!
You should include a chat section for customers on your website. Your website will feel like more of a social network than a business site. People are naturally drawn to others with shared interests, which makes them highly likely to bond and connect with your business.
It is important that your customers feel special. To make them feel valued, personalize all correspondence. This helps to create a dialogue that is focused primarily on their interests. Surely you are also tired of receiving all those impersonal emails from people seeking your business too. If you personalize your emails, you will stick out from others like you.
The foundation of a consistently effective strategy for Affiliate marketing is to have relevant and useful content. It is in your best interest to constantly monitor your content and make sure your customers are getting the information you want. Also, have others review your content. A new set of eyes can offer a different perspective on issues. A grammar and spelling check is also necessary so you are more credible.
Implement good looking graphics that will enhance the products you are selling. It is very useful for potential buyers to see your product in as much detail as possible, as this helps them to decide if they will place an order or not. Allow customers to post their own images of your products to show how they use them. If your product warrants use of "before and after" pictures, they can be an effective selling tool.
It is always best to handle customer complaints personally. It can be tempting to get a company to do this for you, because they can do a better job in some instances. However, it's best you handle these situations on your own. Customers who aren't pleased should get a return email from yourself; you should give them a solution to the problem.
Keeping up with your competition is another important aspect of Internet marketing. You need to be up to date with what your competitors are doing. You can learn a lot from watching what other people are doing. Checking out competitors can help you avoid mistakes they've made and set yourself apart from them.
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There are internet marketing services that can be of assistance in internet marketing, but do try to learn the basics on your own. Mass mailers, auto responders, and building mailing lists are all fairly simple things to master once you learn the ropes. Anything you learn might turn out to be useful late on as you develop your Internet marketing strategy further.
Make sure that your website is secure at all times for your customers benefit and be sure they know you are protecting their information. People tend to avoid sending personal information online, so let customers know their personal information is secure.
Consider creating a web page for comments and customer reviews of your products and services. Genuine experiences with your products go a long way towards instilling trust amongst new customers. You also get the added advantage of increasing your Internet presence.
Now you can see how web marketing can make a success of your business. There are many different ways you can approach this. There is a variety of knowledge available. Utilizing the tips found here will help you establish yourself as a success in the world of Web marketing.
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Pointing to 2015 and 2016 as 15:00 and 16:00 bring a significance when both are merged, because 2015 points to 666 and 2016 points to 7777. This must be merged meaning 2016 is the possible year of the Rapture, representing the Great Tribulation and Rapture that will commence at the same time. Since 2016 = 5776 = 2015.
Normally from mid-August to mid-September would be the figs harvest season. The Song of Solomon mentioned of figs was symbolizing the inner beauty of the Bride. The outer appearance of the fruit looks like a typical ripe old fruit and nothing special to the world, but inside it is full of beautiful flowers as God sees the heart. God is going to harvest His beautiful figs, and this is the season of picking! November will be back to August, and September too is. September is the 9th commandment:
John 14:6
6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
John 8:32
And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.
Ephesians 1:13 In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise,
There was a reason why September 11, 2001 was the falling of the two towers, which represents the 2 high places of America, and this was a marker for September


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What's the meaning of the phrase 'As cool as a cucumber'?
Calm and unruffled.
What's the origin of the phrase 'As cool as a cucumber'?
Cool here means imperturbable rather than having a low temperature. Cucumbers are cool to the touch.
First recorded in John Gay's Poems, New Song on New similes, 1732:
"I ... cool as a cucumber could see The rest of womankind."
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I thought all was well and he would finally get down to working on my palace plans. Remember how it only took him a mere 2-3 days to complete version 1-3? Surely, he can let me have the full and final version 4 in a couple of days if he really wants to?
Well, I guess he did not see the double question and exclamation marks in my jokingly made remark because last night SuZ said to me " I understand you gave Win a 9 month hiatus. He was so relieved". !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!......
Poor Win, I know he has been mainly in charge of night feeds and hardly slept for more than 3 hours in a row before he had to rush to work the next morning (he has just been promoted too). And it is already DAY 50 for him with no easing in sight. This house must surely figure quite high on his list of to-do's, NOT!
I have decided I will just let him be for a while and stop bugging him.
To TORTURE myself, I am therefore devoting this post to the great talent of Rajiv and his team by flooding the page with pictures of the architectural models built by them .
I have sent Rajiv a few more emails just to keep him warm. I also tried to ask him for an estimate of the costs involved but I think we are having a teensy bit of communication problem because every reply from him is a request for me to send him the completed plans!!
I think there is only one way to do this properly. I will need to meet Mr Rajiv in Gujarat although not any time soon but yes, eventually.
All these pics are making my heart ache :)>. Sometimes I wish SuZ did not find him so I won't know what I am missing.


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While preparing the next instalment in the series on complex networks in D, some nice news: Vladimir Panteleev has kindly added braingam.es to the Planet D blog aggregator. There are quite a lot of people writing on D on a regular basis: some have been doing so for years, some (like me) are relative newcomers to the game, and all are fun and interesting to read (but of course: they're writing about D:-).
I'm planning on making a regular habit, whenever writing on D, of highlighting at least one blog piece by another writer. Sometimes this will be related to the work at hand — more often, it'll just be something that took my fancy, and there will be a definite bias in favour of new bloggers with interesting things to say.
On that note, make sure to check out Gary Willoughby's very nice tutorial on templates in D, and Vladimir's own recent post on low-overhead components.
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Skin of Marble review: This underwhelming brief film does not merit to associate a name with a likes of Manto
The Tashkent Files: Can Bollywood filmmakers recount a swindling speculation but using into any trouble?
The Tashkent Files: Naseeruddin Shah and Mithun Chakraborty to star in film on Lal Bahadur Shashtri
Veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah says documentary cinema has a energy to move about a change in a society. The actor was benefaction here on Wednesday, along with venerable filmmakers like Nandita Das, Rajkumar Hirani and Rahul Dholakia, on a row contention hosted by a Indian Documentary Foundation.
Sharing his viewpoint, Naseer said: "I consider we started examination some of a good documentaries when we went to FTII, Pune… Though we have been partial of many films that addressed amicable issues and with a goal of bringing change in society, we consider we have accepted that documentary films can move a change in a society."
"They used to run documentary films before each underline film and they were so tedious that people used to strech a cinema theatres late. They have finished some-more mistreat to documentary films. Common people have a idea that documentaries are boring.
"However, (after) examination some of a general documentaries along with some done by Shyam Benegal, Mani Kaul, we realised their importance," he added.
The row contention was conducted by Javed Jaffri, actor and co-founder of Good Pitch India, a non-profit organization that support documentary filmmakers. They also launched a debate called #FILMSFORCHANGE.
Good Pitch India has also comparison 4 socially-relevant documentary films — "Climbing Uphill", "Her Song", "#MISSINGGIRLS" and "Writing With Fire", whose filmmakers will be introduced to corporate companies, NGOs, campaigners, philanthropists, etc., during an event.
The eventuality will take place during National Centre of Performing Arts (NCPA) on Apr 4, and will be moderated by Kiran Rao.
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Conni and her Dad were driven to St Colmcilles Church in Co.Meath by her uncle, who had previously driven her brother and sister to their weddings so she had to follow tradition of course!
The drive was a special moment for Conni as she got to spend some time with her Dad before the ceremony.
Trevor and Conni said their vows in a traditional, religious service with the couple's family stepping up to say readings and prayers for them.
Once the happy couple became husband and wife they swapped wedding rings from Ernest Jones.
Conni's Dad walked her down the aisle to a song significant to both of them called 'Will You Dance With Me (The Wedding Song)', while Conni's cousin sung in the church which provided another special moment.
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Comparison of Laboratory and Industrial Data on Monomer Conversion at Isoprene Polymerization
Nasyrov I.Sh. (Ph. D. [Chem.], Deputy Gen. Director), Faizova V.Yu. (Ph. D. [Chem.], Chief of Lab), Zhavoronkov D.A. (Gen. Director), Zakharov V.P. (Prof., D. Sc. [Chem.]), Zakharova E.M. (Ph. D. [Chem.], Res.)
The results of comparative analysis of kinetic regularities of the polymerization of isoprene in the presence of titanium and neodymium catalysts prepared in the laboratory and industrial conditions are presented. Similarity of conversion curves of the isoprene polymerization in the presence of a neodymium catalyst is shown if monomer solution was obtained both in the laboratory and industrial conditions. In the case of titanium catalyst the industrial conditions of preparation of monomer solution results in the lower rate of polymerization. It may be due to the presence of isoamylene. Isoprene polymerization in a cascade of three polymerizers in the presence of a neodymium catalyst is characterized by a lower rate in comparison with the synthesis by a periodical process in laboratory dilatometer. Synthesis of polyisoprene in the presence of titanium catalyst in a cascade of two volume polymerizers occurs with higher rate in comparison with laboratory conditions. Comparison the rates of polymerization in this case is only qualitative because of the differences in polymerization temperatures. In the laboratory conditions it was 20 ºС, in industrial ones at adiabatic heating of reaction stock it increase in the interval 0–52 ºС for titanium catalyst and from –5 to 55 ºС for neodymium.
Key words: polyisoprene, polymerization, monomer solution, neodymium catalyst, titanium catalyst, industrial conditions, laboratory conditions
Effect of Nanocarbon on Structural and Thermophysical Parameters of Polymer Matrix
Voznyakovskii A.P. (D. Sc. [Chem.], Chief of Sector), Smirnov A.V. (Ph. D. [Phys.-Mat.], Assist. Prof.), Fedorov B.A. (Prof., D. Sc. [Phys.-Mat.]), Esina A.V. (Jun. Res.), Boreiko N.P. (D. Sc. [Techn.], Deputy director )
Effect of Nanocarbons (NC) of different origin: fullerene C60, single wall carbon nanotubes (SWCNT) and carbonized starch, as a model, on a structure and properties of filled and unfilled polyurethane matrix (PU) was studied. NC was incorporated into part of PU prepolymer and then was insonificated. Specific surface of fillers was recorded using the BET-method on Quantachrome NovaWin device (Quantachrome Instruments, USA). Aggregates of SWCNT, as revealed by the method of small angle scattering, SAXS, (diffractometer «AntonPaar», Austria), possess a high roughness of a surface (fractal dimension D = 2,9) while particles of C60 and PSC possess a smooth surface (D = 2,0). SAXS data also demonstrated an invariance of rigid block structural organization over a distance about 3 nm and less. Wide-angle X-ray scattering technique (Bruker «D2 Phaser») allows to draw a conclusion on preferred distribution of fine NC particles on elements of free polyurethane matrix fluctuation volume. As a result, these particles do not influence on morphology of matrix elements. Independence of glass transition temperature Tg from presence and nature of NC, as determined by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC 8000 of Perkin Elmer), testifies that mobility of polymer macromolecules don't connect with presence of NC in PU matrix. Data of all these methods indicate that the NC particles are distributed in interdomain space, and mainly, in areas of peak local stresses in the polymer matrix. This conclusion is well confirmed by complex of strength parameters obtained (a tensile-testing machine («Tinius Olsen H10KT», England): stresses at elongation of 100 and 200 % increase by 20–50 % and tear resistance up to 80 %.
Keywords: polymer nanocomposites, nanocarbons, single wall carbon nanotubes, fullerenes, starch carbonized, polyurethane, reinforcement model, specific surface, SAXS, WAXS, DSC, Tg, heat capacity, deformation and strength properties
Effect of Functionalization of Low-Dispersion Carbon Black Series OMCARB by Hydrogen Peroxide
on the Properties of Filled Composites
Moiseevskaya G.V. (Head of Sector), Razdyakonova G.I. (Ph. D. [Chem.], Sen. Res., Assist. Prof.), A.A. Petin (Director)
The goal of this work is obtaining the polymer filler of low surface activity combined with the high structure and surface functionalization. The use of the filler of this combination of properties open the possibility to obtain the rubber compounds of characteristics similar to those of rubber compounds filled with channel carbon black. Low dispersion high-structure OMCARB S820 was oxidized by water solution of hydrogen peroxide of different concentration. The types and amount of oxygen containing groups (carboxylic, phenol, lactone) on oxidized S820 particles comparative to channel carbon black was evaluated. The physical and chemical properties of fillers were also compared by means of different methods, in particular X-ray (D8 Advance, «Bruker») and TEM (JEM 2100, «JEOL»). NR rubber compounds containing different fillers were tested for rheological (MDR3000 and MV3000, «MonTech»), physical and mechanical (DМА 242D, «Netsch») properties. Comparison of temperature dependence of tgδ in the interval -60 – +60ºС for rubbers of different fillers is presented. The main difference in the tgδ for rubber with channel carbon black К354 both at –60 and +60ºС is shown, the data in the intermediate temperatures are nearly similar. It was found that new carbon black provided improved strength and dynamic characteristics of rubbers together with unique properties obtainable for rubber compounds filled with channel carbon black.
Key words: carbon black, functionalization, hydrogen peroxide, water suspension pH, X-ray, TEM, NR rubber compounds, rheological properties, physical properties, mechanical properties, tgδ
The Use of Master Batches of Shungite in the Tread and Carcass Tire Rubber Compounds
Potapov E.E. (Prof., D. Sc.[Chem.]), Miroshnikov Yu.P. (Prof., D. Sc. [Chem.]), Bobrov A.P. (Ph. D. [Techn.], Head of Sci. Dep.), Smal V.A. (Chairman of Board)
Processing and mechanical properties of master batches (MB) of shungite (Karelit, K) have been studied, as well as properties of tire rubbers based on BSR. Content (c) of K in MB was up to 100 phr and more, in tire rubbers it was 15–20 phr. Dependence of tgδ on deformation amplitude (Payne Effect) of MB is the same for с ≤ 10 phr and at с > 10 phr is increased with c. On the basis of data obtained the mechanisms of interaction of K particles with elastomer matrix and between one another are under discussion. The improvement of processing properties of MB at introduction of benzoic acid was shown. The level of the main mechanical properties of tire rubbers is the same or higher under the use of MBK of с = 20 phr. Experimental batches of three types of truck tires with the use of MBK in tread and carcass were tested.
Key words: shungite, Karelit, master batch, Payne Effect, tire rubbers on basis of BSR, truck tires
Investigation of the Effect of Filling by Taurit of Rubber Compound for Rubber Covering of Breaker of Radial Tires for Trucks
Mindubaev R.R. (Deputy Executive Director), Moknatkin A.M. (Ph. D. [Techn.], Chief of Department), Dorozhkin V.P. (Prof., D. Sc. [Chem.]), Moknatkina E.G. (Ph. D. [Techn.], Chief of Chair)
The results of study of influence of analog of shungite, Taurit (T), brand TSD, on properties of rubber compound (RC) and tire rubber (R) based on synthetic rubber SKI-3 (measured by RPA2000) are presented. Different ways of T introduction: 10 phr in the SKI-3 at production; 10 phr in breaker RC at the first stage of compounding; 10 phr in SKI-3, previously plasticized at 100 °С are tested. Introduction of lower amount of T for the lowering of the portion of SKI-3 in RC are also tested. The results are compared with that of usual breaker RC. Introduction of T in SKI-3 at production results in the increase of green strength and vulcanization rate. Components of dynamic modulus G' and G" are also increased as at introduction of T in plasticized SKI-3. This way results in the increase of plasticity and decrease of the Defo-elasticity of RC. Breaker rubber of this RC shows the best adhesion to cord and the higher fatigue life. Data of the Payne Effect show on the best particles distribution of carbon black in the case of introduction of T in SKI-3 at production. However the decrease of the lowering of the portion of SKI-3 in RC results in the worse particles distribution.
Key words: shungite, Taurit, rubber compounds and rubber for breaker truck tires, processing and mechanical properties, Payne
Effect, particles distribution, adhesion The Influence of Composition of Rubber Compounds on Aging Resistance of Vulcanizates Based on Butadiene Acrylonitrile Rubbers of Different Polarity
Yulovskaya V.D. ( Ph. D. [Chem.], Assist. Prof.), Monakhova T.V. ( Ph. D. [Chem.], Sen. Res.), Petrova V.S. (Undergrad. Stud.), Karpova S.G. (Ph. D. [Phys.-Mat.], Sen. Res.)
The influence of composition of rubber compounds based on butadiene acrylonitrile rubbers of different polarity (BNRS-18, BNRS-28 and BNRS-40) on mechanical properties of vulcanizates before and after thermooxidation aging has been studied. Sulfuric and peroxide cure systems were used for vulcanization. EPR-spectroscopy was in use and its results show the similarity of correlation time before and after thermooxidation aging. This is indirect evidence of absence of destruction. Introduction of curing systems and vulcanization itself activate the oxidation process of the samples, increase the speed of oxidation and the amount of bound oxygen. The substitution of sulfur-containing curing system with a peroxide one results in 6-7 times increase of the induction period of oxidation. Introduction of nanosized titanium dioxide Degussa (NDT) results in some decrease of strength and elongation at rupture. The addition of 1% of NDT in the pure rubber has little effect on oxidation kinetics. The addition of 3% of NDT results in decrease of correlation time after oxidation (from 19∙10 -10 to 16∙10-10 s).
Key words: BNR, nanosized titanium dioxide, oxidation resistance, rubber composition, vulcanizates, EPR, Instron-1122
New Antiozonants for Rubber Compounds, Based on the Oxyalkylated Derivatives of 4-Aminedipphenylamine
Ushmarin N.F. (Ph. D. [Techn.], Deputy Chief of Prod., Chief of Techn. Dep.), Kavun S.M. (Ph. D. [Chem.], email@example.com), Vinokurov Yu.V. (Ph. D. [Tech.])
Properties and results of testing of the new antioxydants (NAO) 2PPD and 3PPD for rubber compounds are presented. NAO are recommended instead of imported 6PPD and IPPD usually used in all types of technical rubber goods, as wall as sidewall and tread compounds of tires. The structure and the manufacturing way of NAO are declared as the invention. The offered way allows organizing industrial production of NAO with the low processing cost, unlike processing of 6PPD and IPPD. The raw materials are ethylene - and propylene glycoles, available in the Russian Federation, and 4-aminodiphenilamine (4-ADPA). 4-ADPA is imported for manufacture in Russian Federation of С789, antioxidant for synthetic rubbers, mainly for stabilization of large volume of synthetic polyisoprene SKI-3, 70 % and more of this rubber is exported. Some advantages of 3PPD in comparison with imported ones are established, including higher efficiency at protection of rubber compounds against thermooxidation and ozone cracking. Some disadvantages of NAO are under consideration (the final form, the influence on vulcanization kinetics), and approved versions of their overcoming are also presented.
Key words: antioxydants, chemical structure, raw materials
Influence of Molecular Complex of Lactam Containing and Proton-donor Substances on Adhesive Properties of Adhesive Composition
Puchkov A.F. (Ph. D. [Techn.], Assist. Prof.), Tretyakova N.A. (Ph. D. [Techn.], Chief of Department), Khodakova S.Ya. (Ph. D. [Techn.], Chief of Lab.), Abolskaya I.I. (Eng.-Techn.), Bobrov S.P. (Ph. D. [Techn.], Deputy Gen. Director)
Results of the investigation of the influence of molecular complex (MC) based on a lactam and a hydroxyl compound, on the adhesive properties of elastomer adhesive are presented. MK are binary melts based on trihydric alcohol (TA) and ε-caprolactam. MK were introduced into a adhesive based on chloroprene rubber in the different proportions together with an isocyanate of 4,4'-methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI). The MC adhesion activity was evaluated by the bond strength between the elements of the rubber-cord composites «rubber-based on BNKS 40AMN + cord, coated by the rubber compound based on the general purpose rubbers» according to GOST 6768-75. Comparison of IR spectra (IR-Fourier spectrometer FSM 1201) of MC and their individual components open the possibility to assume the presence of some hydrogen bonds. The analysis of the NMR spectrum (NMR-spectrometer Bruker Avance-400) of MC showed a lack of the new chemical bonds between its components. Theoretically, a binary MK introduced into the adhesive composition in conjunction with an isocyanate, should favor the increase of the bond strength between the substrates due to the formation of the urethane groups. The results of the test of the MC in the adhesive compound show the higher bond strength of the rubber/cord samples if the ratio of TC and ε-caprolactam was 2:1. The admission of MC in conjunction with MDI results in increase of the adhesion strength by 25 %.
Key words: adhesive composition, triatomic alcohol/triol, ε-caprolactam, isocyanate, IR-Fourier spectroscopy, NMR, adhesion strength, rubber/cord samples
Influence of Рigments on Сharacteristics of Сombustibility of Technical Rubber Based on Methylvinylsilicone Rubber
Barbot'ko S.L. (Ph. D. [Techn.], Chief of Lab.), Naumov I.S. (Ph. D. [Techn.], Eng.-Techn.), Volnyj O.S. (Lead. Eng.), Alifanov E.V.(Ph. D. [Chem.], Act. Sen. Res.)
At the application of the articles of polymeric materials in different industrial fields the wide color gamma can be demanded. The change of characteristics of fire danger can arise as a result of the use of pigments of various chemical natures, often of some catalytic activity. Combustibility of silicone technical rubber (VR-42 brand) containing several inorganic pigments was studied. Essential effect of pigment composition (on the base of carbon black or metals compounds) was determined under comparison with standard rubber, containing magnesium hydroxide. Essential effect
of carbon pigment of nanoparticles on characteristic of duration of residual burning is shown. No statistically significant changes of this characteristic at the introduction of mineral pigments of different color gamma based on metals compounds is established.
Key words: fire safety, combustibility, silicone technical rubber, pigment, color, carbon black, nanoparticles, metals compounds
Quality Control over Joints of Rubber-Textile Conveyer Belts by the Use of Thermovisor
Golikov G.F. (Ph. D.[Techn.], Chief of Sector), Ryabov D.V. (Gen. Director), Galashin S.N. (Consultant), Kondrashin Yu.A. (Ph. D.[Techn.], Gen. Director)
The method of the direct control over joints of rubber-textile conveyer belts by the use of thermovisor TESTO 875-1 (Germany) of high resolution was aprobated. The method is based on the difference between the heat conductivity of the materials in the region of defects and in the other areas. This difference results in temperature differences of defect and the other areas of conveyer belts under heating or cooling and measured by temperature detectors or strikingly illustrated by Thermovisor. Conveyer belts 500mm wide (from fabric ТК-200) with widespread artificial defects were tested. The belts with defects were heated in vulcanizing press from +10 to +70ºС or cooled from +90 to +70ºС. The belts with defects in greasing were heated from –10 to +70 ºС. The temperature differences between defect and the other places was from 15 to 4ºС. Later on the control over joints in the service of rubber-textile conveyer belts, especially in the most demanded conveyers, is supposed.
Key words: rubber-textile conveyer belts, joints defects, quality control, heat conductivity, temperature differences, Thermovisor
Evaluation of Mechanical Properties of Hyperelastic Composite Materials with Small Additions of Disperse Mineral Fillers
Part 2. Realization of the Task in the Cell by Finite Element MethodVlasov A.N. (D. Sc.[Techn.], Director), Volkov-Bogorodsky D.B. (Ph. D. [Phys.-Mat.], Sen. Res.), Karnet Yu.N.(Ph. D. [Phys.-Mat.], Sen. Res.), Gamlitsky Yu.A.(Assist. Prof., Ph. D. [Phys.-Mat.], Ch. Res.,),Mudruk V.A. (Assist. Prof., Ph. D. [Phys.-Mat.])
Numerical method of determining the effective mechanical properties of hyperelastic composites filled by particles of spherical form, based on the solution of periodic tasks in the cell to include simulating the conditions of uniaxial tension and pure shear is presented. On the basis of this technique and the experimental data on the properties of micro- and nano-scale filler (shungite) as well as elastomer (SBR) the increase of stiffness (both effective elongation and shear modulus) of the composite material was shown. The increase of stiffness of elastomer matrix in comparison with unfilled elastomer is also shown. The data obtained are illustrated the difference between the mechanical properties of composite materials of micro- and nano-scale filler.
Key words: elastomer composite materials, elastomer matrix, SBR, dispersed filler, shungite, interphase layer, aggregates of particles, elongation modulus, shear modulus, FEM, periodical cell, hyperelasticity
«Interplastic 2017» – the Key to World Markets
Post-release on two International Trade Fairs «Interplastica» and «Upakovka» organized by «Messe Düsseldorf» and «Messe Düsseldorf Moscow» (Moscow, Expocenter, 24–27.01.17).
Key words: trade fairs, polymers, machine building, 3D technology, raw materials, innovations


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You specialize in hospitality and making your hotel guests feel like VIPs during their stay with you. While they may or may not remember every detail about your lobby or room decor, what they will remember is how their stay at your establishment made them feel. Here are 4 sure-fire ways to make your guests' experience at your hotel one to remember:
1. Spa Amenities
Whether your hotel has an actual spa or not, there are ways to make guests feel as though they are in a spa-like atmosphere. Smooth and tactile finishes, stone flooring, natural wood furniture, and accents from nature (think shells, river rocks, driftwood and crystals) can go a long way in creating a highly relaxing setting for your guests. If your hotel does have a spa, offer discount coupons to encourage guests to partake of its menu of relaxing services.
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Whether your guests end up using them or not, offering the option of in-room robes immediately elevates your hotel from simply functional to the level of a relaxing oasis. Consider a classic shawl collar style white terry cloth robe for a durable, elegant all-occasion effect, or opt for summertime colored robes in a variety of styles for after a sunny day by the pool.
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A pair of terry cloth slippers can add a level of comfort your guests won't soon forget. Go above and beyond by offering soft, plush slippers to guests during their stay at your hotel. While most will have already brought their own, the ones that forgot will be truly grateful that you had them covered.
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Over Insured
>> Monday, June 28, 2010
When the topic of insurance is mentioned during financial reviews, a defensive wall almost immediately rises and the common remark is "I am already well covered." or something similar to "I am covered over a million, in fact, I think I am over insured.".
After much difficulty indirectly probing for details, it is often revealed that the coverage is from company employee benefits, most coverage through endowments or MRTA (Mortgage Reducing Term Assurance), high coverage through personal accident plans BUT no hospital plan or not the appropriate level of shield plan they think they have, no disability income plan, high children coverage with low self coverage.
Most of these plans they purchased were from relatives and friends which they trust, so nearly nothing will change their mind that they need a review of their plans. Most are also too proud as they think they know everything because they have been educated during their brief sessions with their agent.
It is difficult to admit mistakes and ego also gets bruised to acknowledge that one those not know much.
Changing people's mindsets is a tough job, whereas being a good salesmen only requires one to mis-sell. It is a natural choice which type of agent to be when coming into this line.


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Some late night mixing for myself, quickly rattled off photos (most of which are bad), need to come back to these at some point and do a little color adjusting, but for now, in the raw:
from the Berry's Grog Log, Coronado Luau Special
from Jeff Beachbum Berry's Intoxica!, a Sundowner
also from Intoxica!, a Plantation Daze
151 Rum Swizzle, from the Grog Log
sadly do not recall
Larchmont, a recommendation from Greg Boehm, from 1948, David Embury, adapted by Greg Boehm
Thursday, February 26, 2009
the last or so week in cocktail
Posted by junkhauler at 8:19 AM
4 comments:
- Mark said...
Hey. It's drink-well. I could spend a few sentences complimenting your blog (which is quite enjoyable), but my real reason for leaving this comment is because I think I remember you mentioning a good Tiki event for me to go to around this time Anyway, if my memory isn't mistaken in this, I would love if you could remind me the details.
- March 2, 2009 at 2:34 PM
- Mark said...
My email is at gmail: markthebartender
- March 2, 2009 at 2:36 PM
- Amber said...
Those look fantastic. Did you drink them all?
- March 3, 2009 at 8:51 PM
- Mark Blackhart said...
Turns out I won't be able to make it due to lack of vehicle.
- March 7, 2009 at 12:10 AM
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I swear Mom, the puzzles fell out of the cabinet on their own.
Thursday, August 29, 2013
Tuesday, August 27, 2013
Trash Picker
I just let Vera pick a piece of honey dew rind from the trash and gnaw on it. Such a classic "second child" move on my part. Her being occupied by the trash kept her away from touching the carbon monoxide detector or eating shoes next to the staircase at least for a minute, and at least it was fruit!
Saturday, August 24, 2013
Balls Fun
Thursday, August 15, 2013
Look who I found standing in her crib! Technically she did this for the first time yesterday, but I didn't have my phone nearby to capture the moment.
Monday, August 12, 2013
Artsy Girl
Vera is constantly playing under Griffin's art easel. She is obsessed with holding (in her hands and mouth), crawling with/towards, tapping, putting through the cat door, and pretending to draw with, these twistable crayons. They are her current go-to "toy".
A First: Pull up to Standing
Just a few minutes ago, Vera pulled herself up to a standing position next to the couch with ease, as if she's done it a million times before. In fact, this was one of the first, if not the first time she did it. In the past few weeks she has been pulling herself up onto her knees, and only standing up when she is holding a stair or something short. Yay! So cool. That's what you get from hanging out with your older cousin Cameron for the weekend... lots of new tricks.
Baby Asian Potato Head
Thursday, August 8, 2013
Sick Night
Vicki is the best Mom in the world for our kids. So good that I rarely have a chance to hear or get up for Vera when she wakes in the night (my very very heavy sleeping doesn't hurt).
But last night I had one of my rare chances (or, is it, responsibilities?). Vera has been teething and a little feverish the past couple of days. Last night about 2:45 she started wailing again. Vicki asked if I would go. I went. Vera and I hung out together for about a half hour and through the vail of falling-over-tired-ness, I loved every minute of it.
Even when she's a snot fountain, our little v is so endearing and cool. She sat in my lap and patted my leg while we read books (including "Good night little one" on which she kisses the animals on every page). She crawled in her sleep sack across the floor and opened her bedroom door while I changed her crib sheet. And she waited (somewhat) patiently while I bumbled through the doctor-dad stuff I only do rarely these days. Snot-sucking and searching for the ibuprofen and dropper were particularly trying for both of us.
And then when I'd rocked her back to calm and seen her yawn twice, I laid her back down. And she wailed again. And I sat down next to her crib. And she crawled over towards me, reached through the bars and touched my face and smiled and mumbled a "dada" through her pacifier. It's was one of the many "blink and you'll miss it" kind of moments that make being a Dad the most rewarding part of my life.
I'm just so thankful that Vicki does the lion's share of the midnight to six a.m. stuff.


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All the following items are available instore at DIES TO DIE FOR
Stamping Bella - Sweaty Chicks (image and sentiment)
and the extras were
Distress Inks (ReInkers) and the star punch from Hobbycraft
Hugs to all
Squirrel xxx
LOL..great sentiment and the little chicks are fabulous pupming weights and skipping..so very cute.
luv CHRISSYxx
I love these guys. They're coloured to perfection hun. Beautiful soft shading (as always). xx
Such a cute and pretty creation Squirrel.
I did laugh at this, perfect sentiment for the iamges great design too.
Yeah, those chicks are working way too hard. It's a cute card and I can relate to the sentiment. I often suggest milk, cookies and just lying on the mat in my yoga class. I get shot down every time.