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At 13:17 11/07/2007, you wrote: >Tony, > >I believe I tried a more formal ballot / resolution form in the past, >and did not have much success. But I'd be happy to try again. I agree >that my summaries are a bit brief, and really directed to the individual >balloter rather than the EC as a whole. Be that as it may - in the case of my comments, you didn't direct your summary to me at all - it effectively just said "Go look at the resolutions of the other comments". I didn't find that very helpful. >Regarding the basic issue of the EC providing technical guidance; I >don't know how to develop such guidance on behalf of the EC without >having 'technical' votes. This is why my personal opinion (in >opposition of yours, Pat's, Roger's, and Steve's) is that we cannot >formally limit ourselves to procedural votes at this time. If at some >point we change the rules so that we can't deal with technical issue, >then I'd happily clarify that we only do procedural votes. I believe the piece that I quoted from (existing) 7.1.1 already states that we only do procedural. I'm not clear what there is about the proposal I made below that is problematic. Maybe you could explain. It isn't inconsistent with our existing approved (at least by us) P&Ps as far as I can tell. >Regarding my 'recommended resolution' I hope people understand that this >is just my opinion as a single participant of the EC based on what I >hear others say. Anyone on the EC can put forward a recommended >resolution (and I encourage them to do so). I have an opinion on this >matter, but frankly I'm more interested in resolving the ballot then in >seem my opinion preside. The one thing I really do care about is that >we don't introduce more inconstancies into our rules than we already >have. So when I oppose you on this matter, it is as an individual (as >we are supposed to do) based on my desire to have a consistent document, >not because I have an opinion on technical vs procedural decisions in >the EC. Again, taking the model of WG ballot resolutions, whatever the personal opinion of the Editor (who is of course entitled to express them in the form of a vote and comments of his/her own), the Editor's job is to get consensus on how to address the comments received, and in the cases where that consensus is not obvious or apparent, identify it as an issue to resolve, not to take a position of "I believe this is the right thing to do, therefore I will ignore the comments made" which is how your treatment of those three comments came across. If I took that approach in my working group ballots, I would rightly expect to be given a very hard time. >For the record, my personal opinion on the matter is that while normally >we limit ourselves to procedural issues (and we should) that we not >formally rule out the possibility of making technical decisions. I >believe many matters can arise (such as an appeal) where we need to >consider and make decisions on technical issues. While I think we >should avoid such situations like the plague, I don't think we should >legislate them as impossible because unfortunately I think even the >question of whether a particular WG should consider a particular PAR or >it should be considered in an new group could be construed as a >technical decision.... I disagree. IMHO, the single worst technical decision taken in 802's history (the decision to reverse the bit ordering of the DA and SA relative to the bit ordering of data in 802.5 frames) was a result of the EC imposing the idea that the address "bits on the wire" (and I still don't know what that means) be consistent across 802. That decision, which was totally unnecessary in the first place, caused considerable and continuing pain for 802.1 in developing interworking between 802 MACs (and also of course for the implementors of our standards); the fact that 802.5 is now effectively obsolete at last means that we can start to unpick some of the arcane pieces of specification that we had to invent to fix the problem. So for me, the sooner we legislate to prevent the possibility of decisions of that kind being handed out by the EC, the better. Regards, Tony >Anyway I look forward to discussing things further. > >Mat > > > >Matthew Sherman, Ph.D. >Engineering Fellow >BAE Systems - Network Systems (NS) >Office: +1 973.633.6344 >Cell: +1 973.229.9520 >email: firstname.lastname@example.com > > > > > >-----Original Message----- >From: ***** IEEE 802 Executive Committee List ***** >[mailto:email@example.com] On Behalf Of Tony Jeffree >Sent: Wednesday, July 11, 2007 6:15 AM >To: email@example.com >Subject: Re: [802SEC] +++ LMSC P&P Revision Ballot - Proposed Resolution >+++ AudCom > >Mat - > >I believe that the existing P&P state, in 7.1.1 Function [of the EC]: >c) Provide procedural and, if necessary, technical guidance to the >Working Groups and Technical Advisory Groups as it relates to their >charters. >That is a far cry from the EC making technical decisions. So, while >agreeing with you that 22.214.171.124 a) should stand as in your proposed >draft, I believe that c) should be re-numbered as b), and read: > >"b) Place procedural matters to a vote by EC members" > >and there is an extra bullet needed, after c), of the form: > >"c.5) Put technical matters to the EC so that technical guidance can >be offered to working groups. Where appropriate in order to determine >consensus on the guidance offered, place the guidance to a vote by EC >members. Such guidance is not binding on the WGs." > >By the way, I notice that Steve, Roger, Pat, and now me, have >objected to your assertion that the EC makes technical decisions. How >many of us does it take for you to take it on board as an issue that >needs to be resolved by a larger group than just yourself? > >The EC makes procedural decisions on technical matters where the >technical decision has already been taken by a WG or TAG. For >example, approving a PAR or a RevCom submission. The only other part >it plays in technical matters is offering technical guidance, if >necessary. If the EC were actually to make technical decisions, there >would/should be provision under existing 7.1.1 that such votes are >subject to the same rule as in WGs, namely a 75% approval. I don't >recall any such rule being applied in the EC hitherto, and I would >strongly resist its inclusion in the future. > >The EC is not constituted as a technical body; notwithstanding the >undeniable technical expertise of individual EC members, it is not >competent as a body to make technical decisions on behalf of 802 or >its WGs, that os fundamentally the job of the WGs (jointly or >severally). It is a bit questionable as to whether it is really >competent to offer technical advice either, but as long as it isn't >binding, that doesn't give me too much discomfort. > >I know ballot resolutions are time consuming, but proposed >resolutions of the form you have offered here are pretty much >impossible to parse, as they require the reader to find, and then >juggle with, the proposed text, the original comment emails, and your >rather cryptic summary of how they have been dealt with. I would very >much appreciate these summaries being presented in the kind of form >that we expect in WG ballot resolutions, where in one document you >can see each comment along with the proposed resolution and the >rationale for it. 802.3 and 802.16 have developed some useful tools >that simplify this process - I would suggest that you take a look at >them. > >Regards, >Tony > > > > >At 05:51 11/07/2007, Sherman, Matthew J. (US SSA) wrote: > >Folks, > > > > > > > >As a reminder we will hold the usual LMSC P&P review meeting this >Sunday > >night. Attached is a proposed resolution to comments on the AudCom > >ballot as a starting point for discussions on Sunday. The primary > >agenda item for Sunday will be to come to consensus on a resolution for > >the AudCom ballot. If you can't make the meeting and have comments on > >the proposed resolution please forward them to the reflector for > >discussion. I will consider all comments circulated during the Sunday > >P&P review. Also, please be prepared to discuss the issues on the > >Chair's Guide as well on Sunday. We will discuss that topic as time > >allows after we complete discussions on the AudCom revision ballot. > > > > > > > >As much as possible, I have accepted the comments people made. In some > >cases, I tried to improve upon the desired changes a bit. In a few > >cases, I did not accept the requested change as I did not beleive with > >the rationale provided was valid. Here is a short list of the comment > >sets and key differences in my proposed resolutions: > > > > > > > >Stuart's comments - Fully incorporated > > > >Steve's comment - I disagree that EC cannot make technical decisions. >I > >adopted your other changes. > > > > Added Parliamentarian as non-voting, but that > >may make Bob O'Hara want to reconsider being parliamentarian... > > > > I snuck in emeritus. Perhaps it is time that >we > >officially recognize Geoff's non-voting status.... > > > > > > > >John Lemon's comments - Adopted all except > > > > I believe it is common parliamentary practice > >for the chair not to make motions > > > > > > > >Roger's comments > > > > Once again, yes, the EC CAN DEAL WITH >TECHNICAL > >ISSUES! > > > > See 7.1.1 Function 'Provide > >procedural and, if necessary, technical guidance to the > > > >Working Groups and Technical Advisory Groups as it relates to their > >charters.' > > > > Non members can't formally be entitled to have > >things considered. But I agree on right of Appeal for everyone > > > > > > > >Pat's comments > > > > Again, we can deal with technical issues! > > > > Since some 'procedural votes' such as call the > >question are 66%, let's just reference Roberts Rules. > > > > Your thoughts on appointed positions not >voting > >conflicts with other EC members > > > > For now I've gone with the other > >view point > > > > I don't understand your comment on moving Vice > >Chairs serving as Chairs. > > > > > > > >Tony's comments > > > > See alternate resolutions based on comments >from > >other EC members > > > > > > > >Mike Lynch > > > > See Alternate resolutions > > > > > > > >Thanks and Regards to all, > > > > > > > >Mat > > > > > > > >Matthew Sherman, Ph.D. > >Engineering Fellow > >BAE Systems - Network Systems (NS) > >Office: +1 973.633.6344 > >Cell: +1 973.229.9520 > >email: email@example.com > > > > > > > > > > > > > >---------- > >This email is sent from the 802 Executive Committee email > >reflector. 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Farmers Markets and Social Media: Social Media Use and Purchase Patterns of Missouri Farmers Market Consumers
Editor's note
The Missouri Value Added Center no longer exists.
Jill Fleischmann
Missouri Value Added Center
Mary Hendrickson
Division of Applied Social Sciences
Joe Parcell
Division of Applied Social Sciences
Missouri Value Added Center
Alice Roach
Missouri Value Added Center
Social media is the collective term for online engagement tools such as social networks, blogging and microblogging. These tools enable people to easily share information and network with like-minded others on the Internet.
Understanding social media preferences and behaviors of Missouri farmers market customers will help Missouri farmers market organizers and vendors create effective social media strategies and tactics, and thus reap the benefits of interacting with consumers online.
As an Internet user, you have probably noticed multiple opportunities to share online content with others: You can tweet an update on Twitter, "like" content on Facebook or share a video on YouTube.
From a marketer's perspective, social media are a suite of tools that make it easy to leverage word of mouth, spark interaction with consumers and target messages to interested individuals. Although some conversations occur naturally, such as market-goers talking about their local farmers market and their experiences there through social media, marketers can generate more buzz by engaging with consumers and providing them with tools to help them share online.
As farmers market organizers and vendors learn more about consumers' preferences and attitudes — like those featured in this guide — they can shape content and social media messages that emphasize the consumers' interests. Using this knowledge, they can create relevant content that addresses customer needs, invites customers to engage online and encourages customers to share the market's online content.
Know your customer
An important step in any marketing initiative, social media included, is to learn about your customers and their behaviors. You, in your marketing role for your farmers market, can then use this knowledge to guide the creation of relevant, desired content and place it in the right media at the right time.
This report describes, first, how Missouri farmers market consumers perceive and use social media, and second, the purchase patterns of these consumers. This information was gleaned from an online survey of 300 Missourians who had purchased flowers, fruits, vegetables, herbs, spices, honey or nuts, among other products, at a farmers market within the previous six months.
As this report confirms, Missouri consumers continue to show strong interest in buying locally grown fruits and vegetables directly from local farmers or growers. This finding is consistent with the continued growth of farmers markets in the state. Between 1997 and 2009, the number of farmers markets in Missouri increased 164 percent, from 53 to 140.
Social media use
Sources of information
When asked where they get information about their local farmers markets, the consumers surveyed most often referred to word-of-mouth exchanges with family, friends and other acquaintances (Figure 1). Eighty percent of consumers surveyed said that they have learned about farmers markets through word of mouth, indicating that consumers do talk about their farmers market experiences. Newspapers provide farmers market information to about half of the respondents, and outdoor advertising provides information to about one-quarter of the respondents. Social media was the least-used communication form that the surveyed consumers referenced. However, because social media provides virtual word-of-mouth opportunities and the tools are relatively new, social media will likely become a more important source of information over time.
Figure 1
Sources used to learn about farmers markets (percent of respondents who have learned about farmers markets from each source).
Awareness of social media
Although they do not commonly use social media to discuss farmers market–related information, Missouri farmers market consumers are highly aware of mainstream social media. Less than 1 percent of respondents had not heard of any of the social media tools listed in Figure 2. Almost all of the respondents, 99 percent, were aware of Facebook. More than 95 percent were aware of Twitter, YouTube and MySpace. Respondents were least aware of Ning, a social network creator, and Meetup, a local networking site.
Figure 2
Social media awareness (percent of respondents who have heard of each tool).
Use of social media
Social media use is not as high as social media awareness among farmers market consumers. However, about 85 percent of the survey respondents use at least one social media tool (Figure 3). Facebook is the most popular, with more than three-quarters of the respondents being Facebook users. Half of the respondents said they watch videos posted to YouTube, about 20 percent use MySpace and 14 percent use Twitter.
Figure 3
Social media use (percent of respondents who use each tool).
Social media sources of information
As reported above, social media is not currently a major source of information about farmers markets. About 79 percent of the consumers surveyed reported that they do not currently use social media to obtain information about their area markets. Of those who have done so, 15 percent reported using email as a means to obtain market information, and nearly 6 percent use social networks, such as Facebook (Figure 4). Less often, Missouri farmers market consumers use blogs, microblogs, review sites, video-sharing sites, photo-sharing sites and podcasts to learn about their local farmers markets.
Figure 4
Social media used to learn about farmers markets (percent of respondents who have learned about farmers markets using each tool).
Constraints on social media nonusers
The social media nonusers who participated in the survey indicated that several factors constrain them from adopting social media (Figure 5). More than 22 percent indicated that lack of time was the major reason they do not use social media. Eighteen percent said they would more likely engage with social media if it involved topics of interest to them, and 17 percent would consider adopting social media if their friends and family used it. About 12 percent were concerned about the safety of using social media, and 11 percent said they might adopt social media if it were easier to understand.
Figure 5
Factors that would cause nonusers to adopt social media (percent of respondents who would use social media in each situation).
Engagement via social media
Marketers value social media because it provides a way to engage in targeted two-way communication with interested individuals. Although half of the survey respondents do not use social media sites to find information on brands, businesses or organizations, 32 percent of them do (Figure 6). Farmers market organizers will want to target those individuals who are predisposed to engage with organizations online, and to leverage them as opinion leaders, people who willingly share information through their online and offline networks.
Figure 6
Social media engagement with brands, businesses or organizations.
Purchase patterns
Frequency of visits
Of the 300 Missouri farmers market consumers who responded to the survey, 86 percent visit their local market at least once a month and 14 percent visit only rarely (Figure 7). More than 48 percent of the respondents visit their market more than once a month, and 38 percent visit monthly.
Figure 7
Frequency of respondents' visits to farmers markets.
Products purchased
Fruits and vegetables are farmers markets' biggest sellers, according to the consumers surveyed (Figures 8a and 8b). More than 90 percent of the respondents purchase vegetables and fruits at their local markets. The next biggest seller is berries, followed by baked goods, pumpkins or gourds, flowers, and herbs or spices. The food products respondents were least likely to have purchased were meat, cheese and eggs.
Figure 8a
Specialty crops purchased at farmers markets (percent of respondents who purchased each product).
Figure 8b
Other products purchased at farmers markets (percent of respondents who purchased each product).
Product safety concerns
Food safety has become a bigger issue in the past couple of years, especially as food recalls have become more prevalent. Specifically, consumers are more concerned with the handling, preparation and storage of food in ways that prevent foodborne illness. However, when asked how concerned they are about the safety of food they purchase at local farmers markets, 40.8 percent of respondents had no concern, 34.4 percent were somewhat concerned, and 24.7 percent were very concerned (Figure 9).
Figure 9
Respondents' concern about farmers market food product safety.
Price perception
Most of the survey respondents perceive farmers market products to be priced competitively or to be less expensive than products found at the grocery store (Figure 10). They generally perceived vegetables, fruits and flowers to be cheaper at farmers markets than at grocery stores. Meat, cheese and eggs were the products most likely to be perceived as being more expensive at farmers markets.
Figure 10
Price perception of products at farmers markets vs. grocery stores (by number of respondents).
Reasons for shopping at a farmers market
Price is not the only — or even the main — factor that compels consumers to shop at farmers markets (Figure 11). Product freshness was a motivator for 87 percent of the consumers surveyed. About 82 percent of the respondents shop at farmers markets to support local producers. Price ranked third as a purchase consideration. Less than half of the respondents indicated the atmosphere or health benefits were reasons to shop at farmers markets, and the ability to verify the source of the products ranked lowest as a motivator.
Figure 11
Reasons for shopping at farmers markets (percent of respondents selecting each reason).

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New Information Surfaces in the Kidnapping of Whitney Duncan's Cousin, Holly Bobo
Just over two years after she was kidnapped from her home in Decatur County, Tenn., new information has come to light in the disappearance of country singer Whitney Duncan's cousin, Holly Bobo.
Bobo was last seen by her brother, Clint Bobo, walking into the woods behind their home with a man dressed in camouflage. Clint believed the man was her boyfriend and that they were having a breakup conversation, so he did not pursue them, not realizing it was a kidnapping until it was too late. He later fell under suspicion, but a new team of investigators his family have engaged says they have checked his story out and cleared him.
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Duncan rose to fame from appearances on 'Nashville Star' and 'Survivor.' She stays active in the case via her Twitter account, where she frequently updates her followers on the latest developments in the case and urges her friends in country music to re-share the information as far and wide as possible.
Bobo's family has not given up hope that she will still be found alive, spending virtually all of their available time handing out flyers, organizing searches and prayer vigils for the young woman.
There is an $85,000 reward for information leading to Bobo's return. Anyone who might have information concerning Holly Bobo's disappearance is urged to call the TBI at 1-800-TBI-FIND.


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Contributing Author: Levi Steier
As with any industry, Commercial Real Estate (CRE) vocabulary can sometimes be intimidating for the inexperienced. If you are starting a new business or considering investing in CRE, your interests would be best served by gaining some insider knowledge.
While you should always consult an experienced commercial real estate broker and retain their services, having a baseline understanding of some key terminology and concepts will improve your experience, make you more comfortable, and inform your decision making as you work toward a deal that is right for you and your needs.
While all businesses hope to grow, it is sometimes difficult to project the rate of growth and assess future needs. Additionally, most landlords want long-term leases. And of course, there is always a budget to consider. One way to mitigate risk, gain a level of cost certainty, and ensure the capability of expanding, is to negotiate expansion rights into the lease. This typically comes in one of two possible clauses:
Right of First Offer (ROFO)– A ROFO ensures that if new space becomes available, the landlord must inform you, their existing tenant, of the new opportunity and give you a chance to make an offer. The landlord can then accept, decline, or counter your offer.
Right of First Refusal (ROFR)– While it appears to be similar to the above-mentioned clause, a ROFR, on the other hand, provides that the landlord, if expansion space is available and has an offer in hand, must first give you the opportunity to lease space under the same terms.
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As the exclusive broker with the assignment, they may offer a portion of their commission fee as incentive and cooperation to other brokers to assist in the process. This interaction is co-broking, and the two brokers share the commissions on the sale or lease.
Gross Lease– A property lease where the landlord assesses the annual costs for expenses as a function of the annual rent. The Landlord accounts for these expenses monthly and uses the added rent to pay for all property costs directly. These include costs such as property taxes, building insurance, repairs and maintenance expenses, property management, snow removal, and lawn care, trash and janitorial services and even utilities in some instances.
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A brash bass arpeggio at the start quickly evaporates any notion that "Bobo" is going to be slick like previous productions "Tour de Force" or "Amiadar." And when the spirited string-sounding chords join at an unexpected juncture outside the sequence of sixteen, it's time to revel in a house record not because it sounds nostalgic or classic, but for precisely the opposite reason: it's not trying to be anything. This allows Hunee a free rein to rub seemingly disparate sounds and samples together. Once or twice they border on the busy, though overall the jigsaw pieces slot comfortably as in "Like Dat" where jungle sounds, jowly bass and space-rippling pads come together to form an easy-to-get Magic Eye/Ear. Let's hope it's not another year before the next release.
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New NYC Subway Ads: "Love Your Muslim Neighbors"
This article was originally published on Sojourners and is reposted with permission.
Global tensions between Christians and Muslims are high as reactions to a stridently anti-Muslim film rage on in many countries. By now, most of us have heard about the video, followed the media coverage of the protests, and mourned those, including the U.S. Ambassador to Libya, who have died from the violence.
In the midst of all this, an organization deemed a hate group by the Southern Poverty Law Center has decided to run ads in New York City subway stations that imply Muslims are "savages." Many faith groups have spoken out to denounce the offensive ads, but the horse is already out of the barn, as the ads already have been posted and will be seen each day by countless New York City commuters.
Following efforts to push back against anti-Muslim attacks in Missouri and Tennessee, Sojourners announced it will be purchasing ads in the New York City subway bearing a simple, positive message: Love Your Muslim Neighbors. This simple commitment from the Gospel of Matthew (22:39) is an important reminder of how we are to engage all of God's children, irrespective of whatever differences may exist.
Everyone—regardless of race, religion, or creed—deserves to feel welcomed and safe when riding public transit in America. Sojourners hopes this simple message will stand in stark contrast to the anti-Muslim ads that are drawing so much attention and provide a more hopeful, peaceful, and faithful witness in New York City.
Beau Underwood serves as the Campaigns Manager for , where this article originally appeared, reposted by YES! Magazine with permission. Photographs provided by Sojourners.
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OCEAN CITY, Md. (AP) - The Maryland State Education Association has endorsed Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown for governor.
MSEA president Betty Weller, the board of directors and hundreds of delegates comprised of educators from every county in Maryland voted to endorse Brown at the organization's annual convention in Ocean City on Saturday.
Brown needed 58 percent of the delegate vote to secure the endorsement. He received 71 percent.
MSEA, which has more than 70,000 members, describes itself as the largest union and professional association in Maryland. An MSEA panel decided Friday to recommend that the union endorse Brown.
Four candidates outlined their priorities at the convention Friday, including Brown and fellow Democrats Doug Gansler, the state attorney general, and Del. Heather Mizeur. Republican David Craig also spoke.
The organization endorsed Gov. Martin O'Malley in 2010.


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This is my little buddy Shadow, he just loves being outside. Right now it is 23 out with snow everywhere and he still always wants to be outside. He comes in when he is hungry or ready for a nap. He does love a good nap lol. I went out to try and get a few more frost shots today and when I pulled in the driveway he ran up and jumped up on the car and was looking all over the place. I got this nice shot of him climbing on the side mirror to see what was going on. I hope you like my little buddy. Thanks for all of your support
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The real estate website Trulia recently released its Winter 2012 Metro Movers report, which examines all property searches made by homebuyers and renters to see where they hope to buy and rent next.
Topping the list of the most popular places for online house hunters is the Palm Bay-Melbourne –Titusville metropolitan area of Florida. The Sunshine State makes six more appearances in the top 10 most popular metro areas for house hunters. Despite the foreclosure backlog, more people want to move to Florida than leave. Of them, the majority of long-distance seekers of central and east coast Florida properties are from New York City. Meanwhile, Chicagoans dominate long distance searches for properties on the Gulf Coast of Florida, the report says.
More than one-third of property searches nationwide originate from more than 100 miles away. Out-of-towners tend to search in well-known neighborhoods such as TriBeCa in New York, Beverly Hills in Los Angeles, and Georgetown in Washington, DC.
"Finding the best place to live in a new and unfamiliar place can be tough. House hunters naturally start their search in a city's famous neighborhoods but don't know to look in the neighborhoods that are favored by locals," said Jed Kolko, Trulia's Chief Economist. To help prospective homebuyers and renters, Trulia is offering the "inside scoop" on where locals want to live — places that are often overlooked by out-of-towners. According to Kolko, some of these best kept secret neighborhoods have seen recent gentrification or redevelopment; others have been quietly upscale neighborhoods for decades.
What follows are 10 desirable neighborhoods that tend to fly under the radar in their major American cities.
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Comments Peter Runeborg, head of induction welding at EFD Induction: "IGBT transistors have been around for years. But their properties have limited their use to lower-frequency induction heat applications (typically up to 150 kHz), such as welding larger pipes. Small tubes usually require higher frequencies—an area dominated by MOSFET transistors, despite them being more costly and less reliable."
The secret behind the high-uptime Weldac is a patented internal switching pattern that boosts the frequency of IGBTs to as much as 500 kHz, making them ideal for welding smaller dimensions. A major advantage of the IGBT transistors is that they are virtually immune to coil short-circuits, caused, for example, by metal slivers getting caught between the coil and the tube or directly across the coil terminals. While this can destroy a MOSFET transistor, the IGBT-equipped Weldac is not affected.
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The Weldac underlines EFD Induction's focus on safe and easy operation. As Runeborg puts it: "The Weldac is a breeze to operate, with a minimum of manual settings and operator interventions. For example, coil changes take only seconds, with the frequency adjusting automatically to each tube dimension."
Weldacs up to 600 kW are housed in a single compact cabinet with a much smaller total footprint than their predecessors. No separate power or rectifier unit means there are no cables linking them to the welding station. Valuable space is saved. Installation is simplified. And because the single-cabinet design costs less to make, the Weldac series costs less to buy.
The Weldac also offers continuous electronic load matching over a wide range of tube sizes, ensuring maximum performance during welding and when changing tube sizes. The matching is performed electronically within the inverter modules. There are no mechanically moving parts that are prone to wear, and no need for operator intervention.
Lower costs and energy consumption
According to Runeborg, many customers have already replaced their obsolete vacuum-tube technology with Weldacs. "Well, the commercial benefits of switching to a Weldac are compelling. Vacuum tubes are increasingly expensive as the worldwide supply dries up. Besides, they are energy-inefficient and short-lived. Vacuum-tube systems require higher maintenance and are more costly to use."
For a standard Weldac system, the total efficiency from input terminal to the terminal on the busbar is around 85% or better. Other cost-cutting benefits come from the Weldac's use of a diode rectifier, which ensures the Cos φ parameter is a constant 0.95 for all power levels. This means tube and pipe manufacturers do not have to pay for reactive power or for compensation capacitors.
The use of a diode rectifier also means the output power is regulated in the inverter module. This results in very fast regulation and recovery following a short circuit in the load. The response time for a Weldac system is related to the operating frequency of the inverter, not the mains frequency as is the case with controlled rectifiers (thyristors).
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The Weldac series confirms EFD Induction's reputation as the leader in solid-state induction technology. "Everyone in the business knows we've been at the forefront of this technology since the early 1980s," says Runeborg. "In fact, we developed and commercialized some of the world's first transistorized systems. Our Weldac welders, also known as ELVA welders, became a big hit. By using more rugged and less costly standard transistor components—which until now have been unsuited for high-frequency tube welding—we've created a whole new level of reliability and cost efficiency for tube and pipe manufacturers."
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Key Votes
HR 581 - Population Planning Bill - National Key Vote
Jesse Jackson, Jr. voted Nay (Passage) on this Legislation.
Read statements Jesse Jackson, Jr. made in this general time period.
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Legislation - Placed on Calendar (Senate) - Feb. 24, 1997
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Title: Population Planning Bill
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Vote to pass a bill releasing funds for international family planning programs in March 1997 and forbidding dispersal of funds to international groups that perform abortions.
- Releases funds for international family planning in March 1997, three months earlier than in the Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act, 1997.
- Requires every organization that receives funding for population planning activities to certify that it will not, during the period for which the funds are made available, perform abortions except where the life of the woman would be endangered if the pregnancy were carried to term, or in cases of rape or incest.
Legislation - Introduced (House) - Feb. 4, 1997
Title: Population Planning Bill
- Henry J. Hyde (IL - R) (Out Of Office)
- James L. 'Jim' Oberstar (MN - D) (Out Of Office)


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Samsung posted a record profit in its Q4 2012 earnings, the company reported today.
Here's the scorecard, according to WSJ:
- Net profit of 7.04 trillion won ($6.6 billion)
- Profit rose 76% from a year earlier.
- Mobile and telecom equipment accounted for 62% of Samsung's operating profit.
- Profit margin in cellphones fell to 17.4%. It was 18.8% in the previous quarter.


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I migrated from Linux to Mac OS Lion. I have installed successfully XAMPP in Lion. But I found one strange problem:
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Mr. Crackerz wrote:bada wrote:also keep in mind it is not always the same person.
Wait, what... no I think it is the same person... if you look at the bottom of the columns, it says something like 'this is player x's second column".
I'm pretty sure its the same person bada. I think they would have said it was going to be different people... It's the same guy doing Nascar... same guy doin NFL.... same guy doin MLB.... so why wouldn't be the same guy doin NBA? (unless they said it, of course, than i must have missed it.)
well maybe within a short time period or a single season or something. But I have been reading these series for a couple years now and the writing styles are COMPLETELY different between some of them. Was not implying that the ones you linked are different people, but NBA Player X of these articles certainly is NOT NBA Player X of previous articles I have read.


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