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Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the National Green Tribunal
Constructions in ecologically sensitive coastal area
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on August 13, 2019 revamped a joint committee to look into the construction of parking lot for Hotel Sea Rock in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
The parking lot and other constructions were falling in the ecologically sensitive coastal area in Mumbai, according to one Sonia Raj Sood.
The court had, in March, constituted a joint committee to investigate the matter and file a report. It comprised of representatives from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the National Coastal Zone Management Authority (NCZMA), Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC), Maharashtra Coastal Zone Management Authority (MCZMA) and Institute of Remote Sensing, Chennai.
However, Sood raised serious objections to the submitted report of the committee, especially on the matter pertaining to Bandra Fort and Hotel Sea Rock.
She contended that the report indicates that survey Nos 1153 and 1155 falls in CRZ-IB (Coastal Regulation Zone) category because it is between low tide line and high tide line areas. But, the NCZMA approved the plan for a parking lot on survey No 1155 for Hotel Sea Rock.
Further, Bandra Fort falls in the CRZ-I area, an ecologically sensitive area where no development is permitted, said Sood referring to a 1981-2001 development plan sanctioned by the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai.
The committe will now have two additional representatives of the National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management, preferably from Chennai and Delhi, to investigate the concerns raised by the applicant and file a report within two months, the NGT ordered.
Simar Port breakwater
The NGT on August 13 heard an appeal filed against Simar Port Pvt Ltd for the construction of 2800 metre breakwater.
The MoEF&CC had, in March, granted environment clearance (EC) and Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) clearance for the project.
But, it was among one of the two phases for construction of Chhara Port.
While the projects were interlinked, Simar submitted separate proposals and separate Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report.
The cumulative impact assessment of both the projects in addition to what had already been constructed has not been assessed. No public hearing was conducted.
The NGT directed notice to be issued to Simar, the MoEF&CC and the Gujarat Costal Management Authority returnable within three weeks.
Railways to pay 50 lakhs
The work of loading and unloading of highly inflammable material such as clinker, gypsum, cement at the Khori Railway Station in Rewari district of Haryana has been polluting the air and affecting the ecology of the area.
The CPCB had, in February, filed an inspection report suggesting measures to control the pollution, which the tribunal had ordered the railways to implement.
But many of the directions have not started yet, claimed an affidavit filed by the Haryana Pollution Control Board.
The NGT on August 14 directed the Railways to furnish a performance guarantee of an amount of Rs 50 Lakhs for completing all the works required to be done. The tribunal also asked senior divisional commissioner manager of north-west railways to be present on the next date of hearing.
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So I just got a Pacman frog yesterday fed him he only ate 1 small super worm though. He went to the restroom shortly after and it definitely was more than a small superworm. Anyways he burrowed in the substrate and I was worried he wouldnt come out but he did. So once he did I tried feeding him a freeze dried cricket which he tried to eat but idk couldnt for some reason. Anyways I figured he was hungry due to this so I decided to try putting a few of the bigger small crickets in . So I put 3 in though I guess one of them died so I had to take that one out, but the other 2 roamed around one of them was fairly close to the Pacman the other one wasnt. So a few minutes later I looked in the enclosure and couldnt find the crickets so I assumed he ate them though he was still in the same position as earlier. I put a small Fluker orange square in the cage just in case and i just went to the cage about a half hour later to check for crickets again and I saw one by the orange square. I tried to grab it but couldnt. So anyways what Im wondering is will my Pacman be ok if I cant get it out? Its a small cricket and hes a decent size juvenile. Will it be fine if I leave it atleast overnight? Also if I see it again and cant take it out would it be better to kill it?
also last thing if my frog sees it by the orange square overnight and accidentally eats the orang square aswell. Will it be ok?
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FULLERTON, Calif.—U.S. Representative Ed Royce (R-Fullerton) hosted his Sixth Annual Women Conference at the University of California Fullerton campus on March 15.
The half-day conference included several seminars to enrich women's understanding of important life skills and understanding the various perils that are negatively affecting our families and communities.
The United States UNICEF Ambassador Angie Harman was the keynote speaker.
"Ms. Harman is not only an accomplished model and actress, but is providing important awareness to fight human trafficking," said Royce in a prepared announcement. Harman has been traveling the world to see the effects of human trafficking in order to bring this heinous crime into to a halt. She provided disturbing trends that include children as young as 10 years old even here in the USA.
Many of the attendees were caught off-guard by this fact. Education of young people is important to help prevent sexual enslavement of our young women and children.
"I had no idea that this is going on. I don't know what to say about this. I need to talk to other mothers in my neighborhood to make sure we can prevent this from happening to our young people," said one mother while leaving the session.
Purple Veggies Anyone?
Chinese medicine has colors for various organs and those plants that produce fruit and leaves of various matching colors have been used for improving health and fitness for thousands of years.
Jamie Gwen, a celebrity chef, discussed new food trends that have been proven scientifically to provide better health trends and lifestyles. She addressed one food type by color: purple veggies are excellent for digestion and she cited scientific studies to confirm their value to the kidneys, heart, and liver.
A Woman's Journey to Financial Freedom
Another session, presented by Leticia Mata of Orange County Credit Union, covered the realities of being a woman in our current society. What is different? Women have unique financial challenges. These included Earning 20 percent less than men, living longer, and that 9 out of 10 women will be solely responsible for their finances at some point in their lives.
Discussed were budgeting, savings, retirement plans, how to buy a home, and credit reports, among other things.
"I learned what brings my credit score up or what causes it to go down …when to use advisers and how to determine if their fees are fair," said Melissa Harvey, a social work major, about the session.
She also had a new insight for budget control: "Do I REALLY NEED this?"
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Conan Meets the Marvel Universe in Conan: Battle for the Serpent Crown
Oct 25, 2019
Just announced at MCM Comic Con London, Conan will be starring in a new series that will take the barbarian to places he's never gone before! Conan made his grand return to the Marvel Comics earlier this year and now, CONAN: BATTLE FOR THE SERPENT CROWN will have the legendary Robert E. Howard character diving deeper into the Marvel Universe meeting a wide variety of Marvel heroes and daring to go up against Marvel's most iconic villains, including the devilish Mephisto! A far cry from the Hyborian Age, Conan will take his relentless strength and savage sword to Las Vegas on an epic quest to find the Serpent Crown of Atlantis. Guiding him on his journey to Sin City and beyond will be writer Saladin Ahmed (BLACK BOLT, MILES MORALES: SPIDER-MAN) and artist Luke Ross (STAR WARS: ALLEGIANCE, SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN).
"Getting to write Conan the Barbarian taking on the Marvel Universe is a high-octane, widescreen dream gig for me," says Ahmed. "The 616 is a world full of unimaginably powerful treasures and absurdly wealthy kings -- the perfect place for Conan to ply his trade as a warrior-thief. From Las Vegas to Atlantis, Conan will carve a path of plunder -- and face some of the mightiest heroes and villains in the Marvel universe!"
"Since being transported into the Marvel Universe in AVENGERS: NO ROAD HOME and SAVAGE AVENGERS, Conan's been drawn into his own adventures as he explores this strange new world, and now we're going to get a look at one particular quest," says Editor Mark Basso. "Far from home, but far from helpless, this is Conan as you've never quite seen him before."
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Eaton player signs
May 29, 2003
EATON – Eaton Reds sharpshooter Megan Wingard will take her basketball talents to Tennessee Temple University in Chattanooga, Tenn., in the fall.
The 5-foot-10 Wingard, a Tribune All-Weld selection this past season, signed a letter-of-intent to play for TTU and will receive a partial basketball scholarship worth approximately $5,000 per year, she said. TTU plays Division I basketball in the National Christian Collegiate Athletic Association.
"They need a 3-point shooter, and that's where I come in handy," said Wingard, who averaged 14.8 points, 6.6 rebounds, 2.6 steals and 2.3 assists per game for the 16-8 Reds last season.
Wingard, who transferred from San Antonio to Eaton after her sophomore year, said she'll probably play shooting guard or small forward in college.
"TTU was my No. 1 school of choice. I went down there about two months ago, practiced with the team and the coach liked me," said Wingard, who plans to major in missions.
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"He's a huge Tennessee Temple fan. Ever since I was young, he told me to look into it," said Wingard, who graduated from Eaton with a 3.6 gpa.
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"I feel it'll be a new step in my life, and another chance to grow intellectually and spiritually," Wingard said.
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By Chris Torney in Saga Magazine.
Chief City watchdog the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has said thousands of pensioners may be entitled to compensation after being mis-sold annuities.
In October 2016 the FCA published the results of its review into the way millions of annuities were sold between May 2008 and April 2015, in particular to customers who were in poor health.
Overall, the regulator said there was "no evidence of an industry-wide or systemic failure" when it came to the way that enhanced annuities – which are targeted at those with serious medical conditions – were marketed.
But the review did find that in some cases, deficiencies in sales processes meant that some individuals who could have received much higher annuity income through an enhanced deal were mis-sold their annuity, and ended up settling for low-paying standard annuities.
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MADISON COUNTY, Ind. – A Madison County man will spend the rest of his life in prison for the death of his girlfriend's son.
On Tuesday, a judge sentenced Dylan Tate to life without parole plus 50 years for child molestation and 2.5 years for operating a vehicle while intoxicated.
In June, he was convicted on all five counts he faced: murder, neglect of a dependent resulting in death, child molesting and two counts of operating a vehicle while intoxicated in the death of 18-month-old Harlan Haines.
In February 2018, Tate crashed his car with Harlan inside as he was trying to get the boy to the hospital. When they arrived at the hospital, Harlan was in respiratory arrest, his pupils were dilated and he had extensive bruising on his body. He later went into cardiac arrest; doctors told police the injuries weren't consistent with a car crash. Doctors also found a partial napkin or paper towel in his windpipe.
Hospital staff discovered further injuries, including bruises around his mouth and ears, possible bite marks on his left arm and right leg, intracranial hemorrhaging and bruising on his genitals, among other injuries.
The Department of Child Services had investigated reported abuse involving Harlan in December 2017 but closed the case a few weeks later, saying injuries he'd suffered in that incident were "concerning…but not definitive."
In the 2017 case, he suffered bruising and a fractured leg. His mother, Jennifer Harris, said a Christmas tree had fallen on him. Hospital staff contacted DCS because they had doubts about the validity of her explanation.
He was next in the hospital in February, when he died from injuries inflicted on his body.
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Review of Chicago Toy and Game Fair
Posted by Plish on November 23, 2008
Today went to the Chicago Toy and Game Fair-ChiTaG for short. It took a bout 2 hours to leisurely stroll through the hall, chatting and checking out the various games. The main take-aways were:
- Eco/Green games are in. This was clearly THE main common thread through the majority of the newer games.
- You don't have to come up with a whole new type of game to have something that's pretty cool. Just by tweaking the rules and adding or subtracting from well known games like Trivial Pursuit can result in totally new and cool games.
- Almost no high tech type games were there- only a couple even looked high tech.
- Very few music related games or toys
- The overwhelming majority of games were for indoor use.
Personally there were two games that caught my eye and even dented my pocketbook. The first, called "Not Tonight Josephine" is a Trivial Pursuit type of game that is great for history buffs. Though originally designed for the UK it comes with a US adaption kit for those of us on this side of the pond that don't know much about Cockney English. It even got good reviews. By the way, this is the one that dented our pocketbook as my wife and I couldn't pass it up.
The second game that I really dug was called SiegeStones. Players take turns placing towers or stones on a wooden game board (that would look totally cool if it was marble!) and try and claim the towers by gaining adjacent circles with their color stones. A typical game lasts only 15 minutes or so. I was taken by the simplicity and modern primitivity of it. Didn't drop any coin for this one, but maybe I'll make a marble board for it first.
All in all, I recommend you checking it out if you're in Chicago. It's still going Sunday the 23rd and you can get a $2 off coupon here.
Games are a great way to get thinking in non-traditional ways, so go with an open mind and see how innovation doesn't have to be earth shattering to be new!
3 Responses to "Review of Chicago Toy and Game Fair"
December 2, 2008 at 9:10 am
Thanks for the mention of SiegeStones! I really enjoyed playing with everyone.
If you do make a marble board for SiegeStones, could you send me a picture? I'd love to see it! I looked into doing a rock (or pseudo-rock) version of the board, but the price for something that didn't feel plastic was out of reach.
– Pat
December 2, 2008 at 2:58 pm
Thank you very much for your kind review of NOT TONIGHT JOSEPHINE.
For anyone wanting one, I sell online at http://www.nottonightjosephine.com & ship the games from Wisconsin. By the way, I am looking for a distributor, any suggestions welcome.
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Makyo Eclipse
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Camardas ask court to unseal documents in CFP Board case
Two planners who sued the CFP Board over a fee-only dispute are asking the court to unseal many of the documents, citing public interest in making them available for review.
Many of the records related to the landmark case have been submitted to the court confidentially. No matter the outcome of the case, which is on appeal after a judge threw it out last year, unsealing the documents would allow members of the public to better evaluate claims made by both sides.
Read more: Lawsuit by planners could be last CFP Board faces
The issue is of particular importance given that the board unilaterally imposed mandatory arbitration on all its 75,000 CFPs this summer. The stipulation made it unlikely that any court will be able to scrutinize the way it investigates and punishes its planners.
The only such case to offer a window into the board's disciplinary process is the one filed by husband-and-wife advisers Jeffrey and Kimberly Camarda from Florida in 2013.
While the board has agreed to unseal a substantial number of documents in the Camardas' case, it opposes the release of documents related to other disciplinary cases not involving the Camardas.
"It has always been [the] CFP Board's position that these documents are irrelevant to the Camardas' claims," the board's spokesman Dan Drummond wrote in an email.
The public has a right to review the board's documents, husband-and-wife planners Jeffrey and Kimberly Camarda say.September 7
A court will soon decide if an appeal by Jeffrey and Kimberly Camarda, who allege mistreatment by the professional organization, can move forward.June 22
After taking away CFPs' right to sue the board, it makes two concessions to critics. Still, the process points to governance problems at the board, Michael Kitces says.August 15
Three years ago, the Camardas filed suit to stop the CFP Board from publicly sanctioning them for calling their practice fee-only when the couple also ran a small insurance agency. Among many clients and prospects, fee-only is seen as an advantageous term since it supposedly excludes advisers who earn commissions from putting clients into particular investments.
While the board targeted the Camardas it was allowing more than 400 CFPs at wirehouses and other firms to call themselves fee-only in their profiles on the board's website, in violation of its rules. The Camardas said they transacted a trivial amount of business through their insurance agency, yet wirehouses often push their planners to generate as much commission revenue as they can.
A federal judge in Washington threw out their case last summer on the grounds that courts do not generally insert themselves into the affairs of private organizations like the CFP Board, which is a 501(c)3 nonprofit.
The board is fighting the Camardas' request to unseal documents.
The "CFP Board, like other litigants, has a right to the confidentiality of documents that are produced in litigation but do not play a part in the court's evaluation of the merits of the parties' claims," Drummond wrote.
The board says that "the court's decision vindicates CFP Board's ability to enforce its standards through a fair, transparent, peer-review process," according to Drummond.
But the Camardas note in their court filing that the judge did not evaluate all of the evidence regarding the heart of their claim. Had he done so, they believe the court might have found in their favor, which is the motivation behind their appeal. In their newest motion, they agree to redact information that would identify other CFPs.
Ron Rhoades, a longtime critic of the board and head of the financial planning department of Western Kentucky University, says he thinks unsealing the documents would be a good thing.
"I'm generally in favor of transparency," he said.
Rhoades praised the board for taking a leadership role with government regulators, including the SEC and the Department of Labor, on the subject of fiduciary client care.
If unsealing the documents were to produce negative revelations about the board "we would need to put it in context of all the good they have done," Rhoades says.
Michael Kitces, a well-known planner and Financial Planning contributing writer who has pressured the board to make its new mandatory arbitration clause more transparent, thinks the board should allow the release of the documents.
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How much preparation is enough? If you're giving a presentation for work, going on an audition, or sending out a manuscript to an editor or agent...how far are you willing to go to produce your best, and how do you know when you're ready? When you run out of time? Ha.
Tuesday afternoon around 2:30, I got a call from a talent agent telling me I'd been selected to audition for a SAG movie. A lead role. The audition was Wednesday at 4:30, and she'd be emailing me the sides (ie, lines to learn). I was a bit surprised when not one, not two, but three scenes appeared in my mailbox. And two of them required crying.
Before reading the script, I Yahoo!ed the casting director, Matthew Lessall, and found a 2/14 blog entry () about his adventures casting this film. He focused on preparation, because apparently some actors had complained about how hard the material was and that they didn't enough time to prepare, though he'd booked them for the audition LAST WEEK. (Recall that I only have around 24 hours.)
His advice: "PRACTICE! When you think you have practiced enough, DO IT AGAIN!"
So that is what I decided to do. Fortunately I didn't have major plans Tuesday evening. Would I have gone so far as to, say, cancel dinner with a friend? Try to find someone to use theatre tickets? Miss a chorus rehearsal or class? Hmmm.
Next I researched the director and the film, and found a cool "first look" on the director's Web site. (What did we do before the Internet?) I read through the scenes, decided what a late 40s Orthodox wife with 3 kids might wear and what to do with my hair. I reviewed and reviewed my lines, out loud and silently. The next day, I brought them with me and rehearsed on the bus and while waiting for an appointment. I wasn't fully memorized, but could glance at a line then say it.
How did the audition go? Had I prepared enough?
When my turn came, Matt asked if I'd had time to look over the script. I knew better than to say, "Well, I just got it yesterday afternoon." So I told him I'd read his blog and quoted his preparation advice, which I'd followed. He said that was more than most. Then we had a nice chat about blogging and health insurance. Sounds like a good start.
He asked if I had any questions. I wanted to know what her job was, because one of the scenes is outside her place of work. He said that was a good question, but he didn't know the answer.
I did the first scene, with him reading the other parts. It's a little nervewracking to have the casting director as your reading partner, because you need to make eye contact...and while you're trying to remember the lines, separate the fact that he's the one who can hire you from the need to see the other people in the sence, find the emotion and be in the moment.
He said my performance was flat (Ouch. Is that what it feels like not to go through to Hollywood on American Idol?), but then gave me some direction on how to do better. According to his blog, that's a good thing. And I know some auditioners give notes just to see if you can take direction.
I did the scene again, and he seemed happier. We moved on to the second scene. He said that was good, but didn't ask me to do the third. Which, of course, I'd also rehearsed...
When I gave work presentations, I always had more information to impart than fit into my alotted time. The questions attendees asked were almost always easier than I'd anticipated. I prefer to be as prepared as I can be, so the time and effort I've invested will pay off.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Are You Prepared?
2 comments:
- Eileen said...
I admire you for being able to do this- auditions would freak me out.
- Morgan Mandel said...
You are truly brave. You go where many people fear to go. One of these days I'll be able to say I knew you when.
Morgan Mandel
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Kylie Jenner Sets 'Insane Rules' For Travis Scott Following Arrest
A family insider says, she has spies monitoring his every move.
Travis Scott may have just become a father but just months ago, he was getting handcuffed for getting too wild at an outdoor concert! OK! Magazine has learned the 25-year-old rapper was arrested for reportedly starting a riot during an Arkansas concert.
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1/2 to 1 cup raw unsalted cashews
8 dates, pitted
6 to 8 strawberries
1 banana
berries, to serve
1. Soak cashews and dates in hot water for at least 20 minutes. You can soak them longer but they will do fine in 20 minutes if you don't have a lot of time.
2. Drain water. Blend all ingredients in a blender until thick and creamy.
3. Serve with fresh berries on top.
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Bathing season may have arrived late this year, but with hotter weeks expected, now is the time to consider what beaches to head for.
The Marine Conservancy Society (MCS) last week published its Good Beach Guide, reviewing 758 beaches across Britain looking, in particular, at the water quality.
One Edinburgh beach made it into the MCS's Recommended list of beaches - Portobello Central, although this doesn't include the whole length of Portobello's long beach, it is a welcome turnaround from a previous failing grade.
Nine East Lothian beaches, two in the Borders, and three in Fife also made the grade for good water quality.
Sandy beaches at Crammond, Portobello West, and Fisherrow West in Musselburgh earned basic passes.
However, Lower Largo and East Sands in St Andrews in Fife were among the 46 UK beaches that failed to meet even the basic standards set 35 years ago in European law.
In total, fifty Scottish beaches (see best Scottish beaches) were among the 461 UK beaches recommended by the MCS guide.
Definition of clean
Robert Keirle, MCS Pollution Programme Manager, says a particular area of concern is the amount of dilute sewage flowing into coastal waters from Combined Sewer Overflows (CSOs). These are designed to act as emergency outlets for overloaded sewerage systems during periods of heavy rainfall, but can discharge at other times as well.
Listings on the Good Beach Guide map include the number of sewage outlets at each beach.
Keirle says: "There are 22,000 CSOs in the UK, and only around a quarter of these pipes are monitored to see how often they are putting untreated sewage into the sea. MCS wants all of these pipes mapped and monitored, and for the public to be told at the time when, and for how long, the sewage is flowing. Mapping costs relatively little yet it could make the difference between an enjoyable trip to the beach or one that ends up in A&E with ear, nose and throat infections or stomach upsets."
So how does the MCS decide whether water quality is good?
Popular bathing beaches have to have ongoing tests of the water quality as part of EU legislation.
Regular samples are taken of the water and levels of pollution from human sewage and livestock recorded. Beaches are compared against the EU's Mandatory standard and a Guideline standard (which, MCS points out, is 20 times as strict as the Mandatory standard). MCS uses these to make assumptions about water quality, with a slightly more strict interpretation of the samples than the EU.
"MCS Recommended is our top standard for excellent water quality. To achieve this standard beaches must meet the European Guideline standard, ALL samples must pass the European Mandatory standard (compared to the 95% pass rate required by the European Guideline standard) and local continuous sewage discharges must be properly treated."
MCS has been publishing the Good Beach Guide since 1987. It began as a 'Golden List' of beaches in 1960, maintained by Tony and Daphne Wakefield who tragically lost their six-year-old daughter, Caroline, after she contracted polio swimming at a sewage contaminated beach.
Since 1976, there have been European standards for bathing water quality and the water industry has invested heavily in cleaning up raw sewage.
Stricter EU standards for water quality are being introduced in 2015.
Monitoring for the new standards begins next year, and if a beach consistently fails to meet these legal limits between then and 2015, MCS says, "bathers could be faced with a sign advising them not to enter the water when they head to the beach."
MCS Recommended beaches in Scotland
- Portobello Beach - Central (James Street), Edinburgh
- Thorntonloch, East Lothian
- Whitesands Bay, East Lothian
- Dunbar - Belhaven, East Lothian
- Peffersands, East Lothian
- Seacliff, East Lothian
- Broadsands, East Lothian
- Gullane, East Lothian
- Longniddry, East Lothian
- Seton Sands, Longniddry, East Lothian
- Coldingham Bay, Borders
- Pease Bay, Borders
- Kinghorn - Pettycur, Fife
- Elie (Woodhaven & Ruby Bay), Fife
- Tentsmuir Sands, Fife
- Carnoustie, Angus
- Easthaven, Angus
- Arbroath - West Links, Angus
- Arbroath - Victoria Park, Angus
- Lunan Bay, Angus
- Montrose, Angus
- St. Cyrus, Aberdeenshire
- Balmedie Country Park, Aberdeenshire
- Collieston, Aberdeenshire
- Peterhead Lido, Aberdeenshire
- Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire
- Rosehearty, Aberdeenshire
- Cullen, Moray
- Hopeman, East Moray
- Rosemarkie North, Highland
- Dornoch (Caravan Park), Highland
- Dornoch - burn mouth, Highland
- Embo Beach, Highland
- Golspie - North, Highland
- Dunnet Bay - Murkle Bay/Dunnet, Highland
- Findhorn, Highland
- Strathy Bay, Highland
- Sango Bay, Durness, Highland
- Achmelvich Bay, Highland
- The Sands of Breckon, Shetland
- St Ninians Isle, Shetland
- West Voe Sands, Shetland
- Tresta Sands, Shetland
- West Sandwick Beach, Shetland
- Ganavan, Argyle & Bute
- Lunderston Bay, Inverclyde
- Largs - Main, North Ayrshire
- Dunure, South Ayrshire
- Croy, South Ayrshire
- Culzean, South Ayrshire
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CSO's, water quality and reporting
The SAS (www.sas.org.uk) have launched a new initiative to give real time text messages (south west, wales only for the moment) of conditions at your local beach. If a CSO has recently spewed raw sewage onto a beach then an alert comes via text telling you to go elsewhere.
While this is good news (for the south west) in Scotland we still need the water authorities to take a more responsible attitude towards our bathing waters. It cannot be right that Scottish Water and Northumberland water be allowed to stop UV screening of sewage during the winter months because it is uneconomic to their bottom line. Really what's needed is further investment and a better thought out sewage plan that works so we would not have the 'mess up' where half of the east coast's beaches were polluted by the Portobello sewage works breakdown.
Hopefully with the presence of sites like the The Marine Conservancy Society and groups like the SAS the fight for cleaner water will not go unheard.
Lastly, the SAS are carrying out another of their successful UK beach cleanups:
See you at Belhaven beach!
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beach clean-up
So dog owners get a fine if your dog craps in the park and you dont clean it up, but Scottish Water is allowed to dump sewage on the shoreline without knowing what's in it. It does seem like double standards.
Good tip (no pun intended) re Belhaven! I added the beach cleanup to the events calendar. Might see you there :-)
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Beat egg well. Mix flour, salt and sugar together, sift over the zucchini and fold into the egg. Drop from tablespoon onto greased griddle, flatten with back of spoon and cook until done through, turning to brown second side.
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These yummy little pancakes make a great snack or even an appetizer.
Grate and drain zucchini and carrots. Stir in egg yolks. Add salt, flour and baking soda. Fold this into 2 stiffly beaten egg whites. Drop by the tablespoonful on a hot greased skillet. Flatten gently with spatula and fry until brown. You can also add 1/4 cup grated cheese.
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Mix together and fry like ordinary pancakes.
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We guess it's all over for good then
Love Island contestants Montana Brown and Alex Beattie left the villa in a happy relationship. Yay!
But it soon came crashing down as they broke up not long after they left. Boo!
READ: Love Island's Chris Hughes reveals Katie Price is sending him FLIRTY texts amid Olivia Attwood 'split' rumours
After announcing their break up, Mon was quick to say that she would 'never say never' about getting back together with her personal trainer ex-boyfriend. And we don't blame her!
But now Alex has hit back, claiming that Montana's claims they're still in touch are false and confessing her comments had 'hurt' him. Awkward!
Setting the record straight, Alex told The Sun: 'Montana said we talk regularly but we haven't spoken in a month. I don't know where it came from.'
He added: 'She said "never say never" about us but that was news to me! She must be texting the wrong number.'
Alex also revealed he had confronted his ex-girlfriend over her comments.
He explained: 'I was hurt when she said that about us possibly getting back together. I sent the link to her and said, "why are you doing this?"
'She played dumb and said she didn't know what was going on. I want her to stop playing with my feelings and to stop talking about me.
'She knows how I felt about her and how much I cared. I find it hard to talk about. She made me single, so now I am.
'I've got no pressure now and I can just focus on myself and do the best I can.'
Alex went on to reveal he was 'gutted' when Montana called time on their brief relationship, and blamed her for this split.
He said: 'I had super strong feelings for her in the villa and when we came out. I was gutted when she ended it, I wasn't expecting it.
'It was more her, I was willing to fight. I was going to cancel PAs but she's a strong woman, she wanted to do her own thing. I expected her to give it more of a chance or to fight for it more. It was so intense in there and to come out and for it to be nothing – that was hard.'
Now Alex is intent on putting everything behind him and moving on, confessing that he's open to finding love once more.
He said: 'I'm open to a relationship but I'm just seeing what comes along. I'm not in a rush.'
We're sure some lucky gal will snap him up in no time!
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Slimming Eats Vegetarian Weekly Meal Plan – Week 10
Here is week 10 of my Vegetarian meal plans for you all. Feel free to come back and leave a comment.
These weekly meal plans take the work out of planning, so all you have to do is cook and enjoy all this amazing food.
The biggest response when deciding to bring these to you each week was to include all meals i.e. Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner, but for those who just want a weekly lunch or dinner plan etc, then you can just ignore the rest.
The majority of my recipes serve 4 people (I am a family of 4 after all), so you may need to double up or half if you are serving more or less.
I don't always use the full quota of healthy extras and syns in each day, that way you have them free to use as you wish.
At work all day? Then have you thought about investing in a food flask? It is great for taking soups and pasta etc to work with you if you do not have heating facilities and will keep food hot or cold for up to 7 hours.
So here goes with this week's meal plan:
Breakfast: Poached Eggs over Garlic Mushrooms – HEb and 2 syns
Lunch: Spaghetti Squash Bake with salad – HEa
Dinner: Syn Free Curry Sauce with Syn Free Chips and rice – syn free
Total Syns: 2
Healthy Extras: HEa and HEb
Breakfast: Mushroom Omelette with grilled tomatoes – syn free
Lunch: Spaghetti Squash Bake with salad – HEa
Dinner: Spicy Opo Squash Noodle Soup – 2.5 syns
Total Syns: 2.5
Healthy Extras: HEa
Breakfast: 2 weetabix with yoghurt and fruit – HEb
Lunch: Carrot Soup with Broccoli Cheddar Hash Brown Muffins – HEa
Dinner: Butternut Squash and Lentil Curry with Sweetcorn Pilau Rice – HEb (plus syns for butter if using)
Total Syns: 1
Healthy Extras: HEa and HEb
Breakfast: Scrambled eggs on toast, with a drizzle of Sriracha, tomato slices and 30g of avocado – HEb and 2.5 syns
Lunch: Carrot Soup with Broccoli Cheddar Hash Brown Muffins – HEa
Dinner: Oven Baked Falafel with Syn Free Chips and salad – syn free
Total Syns: 2.5
Healthy Extras: HEa and HEb
Breakfast: Banana Baked Oatmeal – HEb and 4.5 syns
Lunch: Tomato and Garlic Pasta – syn free
Dinner: Leek and Potato Bake with vegetables of choice – HEa
Total Syns: 4.5
Healthy Extras: HEa and HEb
Breakfast: AMERICAN STYLE PANCAKES – HEB (SYNS DEPENDING ON OPTIONALS)
Lunch: Spicy Carrot and Lentil Soup – syn free
Dinner: Roasted Vegetables with Feta and Pasta – HEa and 3 syns
Total Syns: 3 syns
Healthy Extras: HEa and HEb
Breakfast: 2 POACHED EGGS ON TOAST WITH SIDE OF FRUIT – HEb (add syns for butter if using)
Lunch: Spicy Carrot and Lentil Soup – syn free
Dinner: Aubergine Lasagne with salad – HEa and 0.5 syns
Total Syns: 0.5
Healthy Extras: HEa and HEb
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Muddy Waters
This newly released print is 26" x 19" (66 cm x 48.3 cm) produced from my original oil painting. Muddy Waters has always been tops in my book of bluesmen. But forget about my opinion…He was the King of the Chicago Blues, heavily influencing blues legends that have followed. The Rolling Stones named themselves after his 1950 song "Rollin' Stone", Hendrix covered his songs, Clapton grew up a big fan of his, Dylan, Zeppelin, and the list goes on and on.
Rolling Stone magazine ranked him at #17 on its list of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time. I saw Muddy play in a small club in Milwaukee in the 70's, front and center with my feet propped up on the stage. It remains one of my cherished live shows. And now, following in his footsteps… Mud Morganfield, his son…oh my!!! Check him out sometime soon!!
Muddy Waters died in his sleep from heart failure, at his home in Westmont, Illinois, on April 30, 1983.
This print is from my limited edition of 700 being offered. Produced from my large original oil painting. The reproduction offered here has a large image area of 26 " x 19 ", on a heavy 100lb. dull cover stock (image area of 66 cm x 48.3 cm). I painted the original, and offer this print to you now to be able to put Muddy on your wall.
This painting was also painted as a complimentary piece to my B.B. King. A great Blues set.
This reproduction has an image area of 26" x 19" (66 cm x 48.3 cm)
Limited Edition of 700 prints.
$379 – plus $8.95 shipping (Note, the copyright image will not appear on your print).


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We continue our trek toward the Rio Grande Valley. Being fulltimers, it is never our plan to travel 10 hours a day. We cover between 200-300 miles per day. Coming out of Florida, we actually did over 300 miles two days in a row, but they were easy miles, mostly interstate, so no problem. We have slowed down a bit now.
The last two nights we have been at cousin Gary and Jo's in Zachary, Louisiana. We always have a great time with them. They are campers, bikers, boaters. . . you name it. . . they like to have fun like we do. Last spring when we saw them, we met in New Orleans at a state park and ventured into the city for a day of fun. We will do that again some time. But this time we mainly kicked back and relaxed and visited. Jo's daughter, Kristin stopped by with her three boys and we enjoyed seeing how they had grown since we last saw them. She has a six-month old baby and we had not seen him before. It was great to see them.
Yesterday we did a little shopping for the road food. We like to pick up stuff we can easily heat up or put on a plate so we don't spend a lot of time fixing food when we stop. We usually stop in a rest area for lunch and walk the dogs. We never eat out when we're on the road. We really have to watch Terry's salt intake and eating out is the worst thing for that.
Tomorrow we will be driving through Houston. It will be my second time this fall. Nita, my sister, and I drove Mom and Dad down to Texas last month and passed through Houston then. I hope the wind dies down by then. It was a bit of a problem today with high gusts. It isn't supposed to be as strong tomorrow. We will spend tomorrow night in Victoria, Texas, and then on Tuesday we will be home at our lot in the Rio Grande Valley.
Till next time. . .
Sunday, November 24, 2013
The Journey continues. . .
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Assembling your Routakit is fairly straight-forward. Keep in mind these instructions reflect the method that we find to be the easiest to follow, and is by no means the most efficient for everyone. You may find some parts easier to do another way, which is great! NOTE: The machine depicted is a prototype, hardware and parts shown may vary slightly. If you purchased the SDX upgrade assembly is virtually identical to the standard SD with very minor differences, however please refer to the SDX section at the bottom of the page to see what's different.
The Base Frame
We will first assemble the base frame using the hardware packet labeled "Base Frame". Orient the extrusions as shown in the photo below. Pre-assemble the L-brackets with the screws and extrusion nuts, leaving as much space between the nut and bracket as possible. This will allow you to easily slide the brackets on. Tighten the screws when everything is assembled.
From the pack labeled "Elec. Mount", slide two (2) extrusion nuts onto the back extrusion. These will be used later to mount the electronics plate.
The Ball Screw
The ball screw is composed of 4 parts; the screw with assembled housing (1), the top bearing and housing (2), the bottom bearing and housing (3), and the ball nut (4). The bearing housings come with their respective hardware for securing to the ball screw (5 & 6). Locate six (6) 15mm M5 screws in the packet labeled "Ball Screw".
First slide the ball nut onto the ball screw housing and secure it in place with the six M5 screws.
Next install the top and bottom bearings. Secure the bottom bearing with the provided clamp. It is very difficult to put on so you might want some pliers or other tool to assist. Secure the top bearing with the provided nut, ensuring to loosen the set screw beforehand, and tighten the set screw when in position.
NOTE: Do not torque the top bearing nut to the point that the bearings have difficulty turning!
Last, position the Spacer Plate on the face of the ball nut with the adhesive patch.
Limit Switches
Using the hardware found in the packet labeled "Limit Switches", assemble the limit switch mounts as shown. Note that the holes on the switch are not pre-threaded! It will require a bit of effort to install the screws the first time as the screws must tap into the plastic casing of the switches. These will be used on the x, y, and z axes, so keep them handy!
The Main Assembly
[Pic1] Begin by loosely pre-installing screws and extrusion nuts on the z-axis rails using the screws and nuts from the large pouches of OpenRail Screws and Extrusion Nuts (these pouches have enough screws and extrusion nuts for all of the rails).
[Pic2] Slide the rails onto the z-axis extrusions.
[Pic3] Ensure the rail is aligned as square as possible with the extrusion as you tighten the screws.
[Pic4] There are 2 pouches of wheel kits, one containing wheels with nylon nuts and one containing wheels with eccentric nuts (nuts with the hole slightly off center).
[Pic5] On both x-axis plates, install two (2) wheels with nylon nuts in the top wheel holes, and install two (2) wheels with eccentric nuts in the bottom wheel holes. Note the eccentric nuts require a larger hole. When installing the wheels be sure to put one washer between the bearings of the wheels and another washer between the bearing and plate.
[Pic6] Leave the eccentric nuts loose on the wheels for now as this will make installation easier later on.
[Pic7-8] Install wheels on the second x-axis plate. Using hardware found in the packet labeled "X-Axis" thread the long screws through the plate as shown, and slide on the spacers provided.
[Pic9] Place the first plate on top of the second plate face down, wheels facing inward. The screw threads should be accessible from the top.
[Pic10] Loosely thread extrusion nuts onto the spacer screws.
[Pic11-12] Slide the z-axis extrusions onto the extrusion nuts, ensuring the rails face inward.
[Pic13-14] Carefully flip the assembly over. Ensure the z-axis extrusions and rails align with the bottom of the assembly before tightening the spacer screws.
[Pic15-16] Slide on and secure a limit switch to the top inside of the z-axis rail. Ensure the switch arm reaches toward the rail.
[Pic17-18] Using the hardware in the packet labeled "Ball Screw", mount the ball screw to the x-axis plate using a size 5 metric hex key and 10mm wrench.
[Pic19] Install three (3) wheels of each type on the spindle plate, again leaving the eccentric nuts loose.
[Pic20-22] Slide the spindle plate into position along the z-axis rails. Ensure the spacer plate is in position when aligning the ball nut with the spindle plate.
[Pic23-25] Hand tighten the eccentric nuts on the spindle plate wheels. From the inside of the assembly there is a hole in alignment with the z-axis wheels on the spindle plate. Use this hole to access the wheels for tightening the eccentric nuts by manually turning the ball screw until the top and middle wheels align the key hole. The bottom wheel can be accessed more easily by simply reaching up from under the spindle plate. While tightening the wheels, take this time to seat the eccentric wheels by turning the eccentric nut to such a position that provides the wheel with a snug seating on the rail. Do this by slowly turning the nut until you feel the wheel catch on the rail. The wheel should be snug, not tight. If the wheels are too tightly seated to the rail then the motor will have to work harder to move the spindle plate up and down.
[Pic26-28] Now would be a good time to mount your spindle. The one depicted here is not identical to those provided with the Starter Kits, but is of the same form factor and mounting design. Re-position the spindle plate as far down as possible, moving the bottom wheels off of the rail. This will provide best access to the spindle mounting holes.
[Pic29] On the back side of the assembly, attach two (2) double-hole mounting brackets. Ensure the screw heads are on the inside, otherwise the threads will interfere with the belt. Note the orientation of the angle brackets as the holes align differently on each face. The face with holes that align closer to the bottom edge should be fastened to the plate.
[Pic30-31] If you opted for the 1.5kw spindle than you will have different mounting hardware to the one above. Located in your spindle bag there should be eight 35mm M6 screws, eight spacers, eight lock washers, and eight nuts. Reposition the spindle plate as far down as possible, moving the bottom wheels off of the rail. This will provide best access to the spindle mounting holes. Position the spindle's mounting holes over their corresponding holes on the spindle plate. There is no right or wrong way to install the screws, you can have them coming from the back of the plate or from the front, whichever is easier for you to install. The spindle should just barely clear the wheel screws, however it is normal if it rests on top of the screws so long as the spindle is still resting on the spacers.
The Y-Axis Plates
Install two (2) wheels with nylon nuts in the top wheel holes, and two (2) wheels with eccentric nuts in the bottom wheel holes. For ease of assembly later, leave the eccentric nuts loose.
Install two (2) double-hole mounting brackets on the back of each plate. Ensure the screw heads are on the inside (the side with the wheels), otherwise the threads will interfere with the belts.
The Motor Plates
First, locate the motor cables (Labeled "Mo X", "Mo Y", and "Mo Z") and solder the cable wires to the motor wires. IMPORTANT: Make sure to write down which wires were connected to which! This info will be important later!
Locate the packet containing six (6) bearing pulleys, assembled as shown, as well as three (3) motor pulleys.
Install two (2) bearing pulleys on each of the three motor plates as shown. Install the motor pulleys on the motor shaft (the Z-axis motor will not have a motor pulley) providing a gap able to fit a washer, and tighten the set screws.
The Rails and Y-Axis
First prepare the rails by loosely installing screws and extrusion nuts in all of the holes. Slide the rails onto the top and bottom on one side of each extrusion as shown. Ensure that the rails are as square as possible with the extrusions while tightening. This is most easily achieved by squaring and tightening each end first as well as one or two screws in the center. Note that some kits may have a double-wide extrusion for the gantry, and those will have rails installed on both sides. Other kits will use two extrusions for the gantry, as shown here.
Using hardware found in the packet labeled "Belt Clips", attach a belt to an "A" clip and a "B" clip, as shown, noting that the curved side of the clip should be facing downward (thus lowering the belt from the screw's position). The angle bracket should have the face with the centered hole facing the end plate. Slide both clip mounts into the top extrusion slot between the rails (Make sure the belt isn't twisted!). It does not matter which side of the machine each is on, though it is recommended to place the "A" clip in the back to keep the thread away from the operating area.
Using hardware found in the packet labeled "Limit Switches", assemble a limit switch mount as shown. The screws will self-tap into the switch holes. Once assembled, slide the switch mount onto the bottom extrusion slot.
Using hardware found in the packet labeled "Base", prepare the end plates as shown with loosely installed screws and extrusion nuts. Locate the packet containing the self-tapping screws and accompanying key. Using the self-tapping screws, attach base plates to both ends of the extrusion. NOTE: Be sure to keep the self-tapping screws as level as possible during first installation, as they can easily tap at an angle! The rails should be oriented facing outward. Slide the base plates onto the base frame. For ease of assembly, do not tighten the screws joining the base plates to the base frame just yet. The rails will be permanently aligned later.
Repeat the above steps for the other side, excluding the limit switch as only one is needed per axis.
The X-Axis
Begin by placing one y-axis plate onto the rail (Note the slopped side of the plate should be facing the front of the machine). The left plate was installed first during these instructions, so if your build is intended to reflect the build here, install the left plate first. Place the top wheels on the rail first, and with the lower wheels loose they should easily wrap under the bottom rails. Ensure the belt runs behind the plate, and bring a short loop through the hole in the plate. Seat the lower wheels and tighten the eccentric nuts until they are seated in their holes. Once seated, rotate the eccentric nuts until the wheels engage the rail with a snug, but not overly tight, fit. Once the wheels are properly engaging the rail, hold the eccentric nuts in place and use an allen key to torque the wheel screws.
Now, use the self-tapping screws and matching key to attach the gantry extrusions to the other y-axis plate before installing it on the y-axis rail. With the gantry attached to the plate, place the wheels onto the rail as before, allowing the gantry to rest on the opposite rail extrusion.
Assemble a belt with belt clips "A" and "B" as before. Slide on the first belt clip. Note that it does not matter which should be installed first, though it is recommended to keep the tightening screw away from operating areas for safety reasons.
Now feed the belt through the bottom half of the main assembly. Carefully slide the main assembly onto the gantry, ensuring that the bottom wheels align with the rails. With the assembly now on the gantry, slide on the second belt clip. Assemble a limit switch mount and slide it into the lower extrusion slot.
Using the hardware provided in the packet labeled "X/Y Motors" attach the X/Y motors to the motor plates.
Using the hardware provided in the packet labeled "Z-Axis", assemble the z-axis motor plate as shown. Ensure the motors have the correct cables attached as they are different lengths!
Set the assembled motor plates aside for now. For ease of assembly, we will attach them to the machine at a later point.
Lift the gantry and slide the opposing y-axis plate into alignment with it. If necessary, adjust the distance between the y-axis rails such that the gantry fits snug between the y-axis plates. Now engage and tighten the lower wheels on all remaining plates. Slide the assembly up and down the y-axis to align the rails, then secure the base plates to the frame.
Motor Installation and Belt Tightening
Install the belt motors by lower the motor pulley into the belt loop, while making sure that the back pulleys sit around the belt. Using the hardware found with the double-hole brackets, mount the motor plate.
Pull the belt clip "B" all the way to the base plate and secure it in place. Pull the belt clip "A" toward the other end.
Feed the tightening screw thread through the hole on the base plate. The belt should be fairly snug before the clip fully reaches the base plate. If it is not, feed more of the belt through the clip until it can only reach ~0.5 inch from the base plate without added pressure. Make sure the belt properly engages the motor pulley and the belt does not hang off the top or bottom of the back pulleys! Now thread the wing nut onto the screw and tighten the belt. The belt should be tight enough that a gentle tug will not pull it more than an inch from the extrusion. The tightness of the belt is important, as a belt that is too loose may experience skips on the motor pulley during operation while a belt that is too tight may flex the pulleys causing misalignment!
Repeat the above steps for the other two motor plates.
Attach the coupler, found in the "Z-Axis" packet, to the ball screw. Carefully lower the assembled z-axis motor onto the coupler. Ensure the coupler joins evenly on both the ball screw and the motor shaft. Attach the z-axis motor plate to the top of the ball screw bearing housing using the hardware found in the "Z-Axis" packet. Don't forget to tighten the set screws on the coupler.
Drag Chains
We will now want to bundle the cables running from the motors, limit switches, and the spindle and feed them through the drag chains. The drag chains are already mounted in the images, yours will not be mounted just yet. It is easier to feed the drag chains prior to mounting. As shown in the image, the main assembly will run the x-axis and z-axis motor cables, the z-axis limit switch cable, and the spindle cable through the x-axis drag chain. Note that the twisted wires labeled "spindle" in the image are replaced with an actual cable in the kit! You may find it easier to feed the cables through the drag chain by taping the ends of the cables together and feeding them all simultaneously. After feeding the x-axis drag chain, continue with the cables into the y-axis drag chain joining the x-axis limit switch cable and the y-axis motor cable. At this point it may become cumbersome to feed the large bundle of cables through the entire length of drag chain. To ease the process, breaking the drag chain into smaller chunks and feeding the cables through those individually is much easier! The drag chain can be broken apart with a bit of force as shown in the image. Reassemble the drag chain after fully feeding the cables through. Lastly, feed the opposing y-axis drag chain with the single motor cable.
We will now mount the drag chains. Starting with the x-axis, remove the screws on both ends of the bottom rail on the back of the x-axis. Thread the long full-thread screws, found in the "Drag Chains" packet, through the holes on the drag chain channel, securing them loosely in place with the supplied nuts. As shown in the image, feed the screw through the holes at the end of the drag chain. Attach the drag chain channel to the x-axis using the open screw holes at both ends of the rail. Attach the top of the drag chain to the x-axis using hardware supplied in the "Drag Chains" packet.
(Soon to be outdated, new method is to install x-axis drag chain on top of gantry for additional travel)
NOTE: If you find that the x-axis drag chain slides around too much for your liking, some double-sided tape can be applied near the center to keep the drag chain in alignment.
Attach the y-axis drag chains to the y-axis plates using the hardware supplied in the "Drag Chains" packet. Join the ends of the y-axis drag chains to the back base plates using the angle bracket hardware as shown.
Wiring and Electronics
You may find it easier to mount the electronics to the mounting plate before wiring, but we found it easier to connect the wiring prior to mounting which made some of the tight fits easier.
Begin the wiring process by connecting the motor cables to the motor drivers. Note that the color code shown in the image is of the wires coming from the motors directly, not of the cables! Your cable connections will depend on which cable wires you have previously connected to the motor wires.
Using the supplied wire, connect the power leads from the driver boards to the barrel jack as shown. Also note the position of the jumper and DIP switch on the driver; jumper at 2.5A, with ONLY the 3rd DIP switch on (1/16 step).
Using the supplied ribbon cables, connect the driver boards to the main controller, noting which motors connect to which "Axis" on the controller for software configuration purposes.
Wire up the spindle power supply as shown. You may connect the power supply to the controller in order to use software controlled ON/OFF, or you may connect the supplied knob for optional speed control. Connect one or the other, but not both. Connecting both will not harm the hardware, but it will not have the desired effect either, requiring both knob and software to activate the spindle, however not utilizing any speed control.
Note that your supply may have a switch for 110V or 220V, ensure that it is set to the voltage you intend to use. If a switch is not present, then it must be supplied with 220V AC power.
Connect the limit switches to the controller board as shown, with the X switch to LIM1, the Y switch to LIM2, and the Z switch to LIM3. The switches are wired to the "No" ("Normally Open") pin in the image, though if you or your software require a normally closed switch, you may connect to the "Nc" pin instead.
Mount the controller, drivers, and spindle power supply to the electronic mounting plate as shown. Hardware is provided in the packet labeled "Elec. Mount". Use 2 rubber spacers to seat each board above the surface to avoid contact with the plate and potential shorting. Drivers will be mounted using the smaller M3 screws. The controller is mounted with 10mm M4 screws. The spindle power supply is mounted with the longer M4 screws.
Finally, attach the electronics mounting plate to the base frame using the hardware supplied in the "Elec. Mount" packet and using the extrusion nuts installed during the base frame assembly.
1.5kw Spindle/VFD Wiring and Settings (Does not apply for 600w spindle)
PD003 – 400 (Default frequency, can be set to 200 or 300)
PD004 – 400 (Rated frequency)
PD005 – 400 (High End frequency)
PD008 – 220 (High End voltage) *Set to 110 if have you the 110v version
PD009 – 14 (Mid End voltage)
PD010 – 7 (Low End voltage)
PD011 – 200 (Minimum allowed frequency)
PD014 – 10 (Acceleration time)
PD015 – 10 (Deceleration time)
PD070 – 0 (Speed control input)
PD072 – 400 (High End frequency)
PD141 – 220 (Rated spindle voltage) *Set to 110 if have you the 110v version
PD142 – 7 (Rated spindle Amperage) *Set to 8 if you have the 110v version
PD143 – 2 (Number of poles)
PD144 – 3000 (RPM of spindle when running at 50hz, 400hz is the maximum so 3000 x 8 = 24,000 which is the max RPM of the spindle).
Note: The wiring instructions below are for a 3kw spindle but would be identical for the 1.5kw and 2.2kw spindles.
Power On and Software Settings
At this point the CNC is fully functional! Hook it up to both the 24V power supply and a 110V/220V outlet (depending on your spindle power supply). Connect the controller to a computer via the supplied USB cable.
You can find predefined settings for the Routakit SD and a handy guide from Planet CNC on our forum! Just head here
In this section we will cover the necessary settings and preliminary adjustments to be made in the software supplied with the starter kit, CNC USB Controller provided by PlanetCNC. Your software choice may vary, but the necessary setup will be similar.
Begin by opening the settings through File -> Settings… . In the "Axes" category, ensure each axis is selected in the drop-down menus that correspond to the axis you have hooked up via ribbon cable from the drivers. Note that the second Y-axis motor will be set up as a slave to whichever slot the first Y-axis motor is connected to. In the image this is set to "Slave 2" because the first Y-axis motor is connected to Axis 2. So, if the first Y-axis motor had been connected to Axis 1, this would be set to "Slave 1". Also note that the slave Y-axis motor, as well as the Z-axis motor, are Reversed.
Keep note of the tooth count of the motor pulleys. While most kits ship with 20 tooth pulleys, some ship with 18 tooth pulleys due to what we currently have in stock during packing. If this is the case the steps per unit will differ from the predefined settings from our Routakit SD profile settings. Instead of 1354.6693 steps per inch (20 tooth pulley) the new value would be 1505.2448 steps per inch (18 tooth). The z-axis should always be set at 16256.0325 steps per inch since it is not driven by a belt and pulley setup. Keep in mind that these values assume that micro stepping is set at 16x on the motor drivers. Setting it to 8x or 32x will require different step values. Setting the units to metric will also require you to convert the step values.
In the "Output" -> "Spindle & Coolant" category, ensure the "Output pin – On/Off" is set to pin 6, because that is the output pin we connected the spindle control to on our controller.
In the "Axes" -> "Limit" category, make sure the proper check boxes are set for the limit switches. Note that the machine will not stop when a limit switch is activated if the check box for the direction of motion is not checked. If you have followed along with these instructions then your settings will most likely match those shown in the image. If you're not sure which direction to check, checking both will work just fine.
Navigate to "View" -> "Show I/O". With the I/O panel open, manually trigger each limit switch individually, ensuring that the X-axis switch triggers a green dot for Limit 1, the Y-axis switch triggers a green dot for Limit 2, and the Z-axis switch triggers a green dot for Limit 3. The software assumes that X is controlled by Limit 1, Y by Limit 2, and Z by Limit 3 so it is important that they match. Swap limit switch wires if necessary.
NOTE: Activating a limit switch may highlight one of the axes in the GUI green, purple, or red. This does NOT necessarily reflect that the switch is activating for said axis and can be very misleading! Use the Show I/O dialog as described above to verify that your switches are wired properly.
Be cautious! Always know how to stop the machine in the event of a malfunction! There is an emergency stop button in the top left of the software GUI, but if this is not accessible enough during an emergency, do not hesitate to pull the plug! You may want to install a physical emergency stop switch at some point, as they can be quite handy.
As a first step, attempt to move the assembly by a small amount in each direction (X, Y, and Z), making sure that the motors are moving in the desired direction. Be especially cautious when moving the Y-axis for the first time, as having just one motor accidentally reversed could cause the machine to contort! If any of the motors are reversed, check that the motor was wired correctly to the driver. If the wiring appears correct and the motor direction is reversed, this can be remedied by reversing the axis direction in the software settings shown previously.
The SDX Upgrade
The SDX upgrade is a great solution for adding extra rigidity to your machine for very little cost. Below is a list of differences that you should be aware of when assembling your machine.
1. The SDX upgrade adds an additional 40x80mm extrusion to the gantry, making for a dual extrusion setup.
2. The SDX upgrade replaces the 20x80mm extrusions used on each side of the y-axis with 40x80mm extrusions.
3. The SDX upgrade adds 8 more v-wheels with each X and Y plate using two.
4. The SDX upgrade comes with 110mm screws and additional spacers for the carriage assembly to allow for proper seating when on the dual extrusion gantry.
Your Routakit SD is now fully assembled and functional! You're ready to start cutting, milling, engraving, etc! With that said when operating your Routakit please take the necessary safety precautions.


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Girls Freshman Basketball · Girls Freshman Basketball falls to Guilford Senior 37 – 32
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WHS is hosting the 2018-19 girl's basketball IHSA regional. Below you will find the schedule. Please consider coming out and supporting the Lady Streaks. Mon., Feb. 11 Game 1 at 7:00 pm: (13) Woodstock (H.S.) vs. (18) Chicago (CICS/Northtown) Tue., Feb. 12 Game 2 at 6:00 pm: (2) Marengo vs. Winner Game 1 Game 3
School will be closed on Wed (1/30/19) and Thursday (1/31/19) of this week. There will be no after school activities for those days (1/30-31/19). Varsity basketball, cheer, dance, bowling and wrestling can practice today (1/29/19) from 3:30 till 5:30. Varsity athletes will be contacted by their coach to let them know if they have practice. All


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Archive for March 14, 2008
Two way glass
How can you tell when you are in a room, restroom, motel etc.
with a mirror or a 2-way glass?
Here's how:
I thought it was quite interesting! And I know in about 30 seconds you're going do what I did and find the nearest mirror….
Do you know how to determine if a mirror is 2-way or not?
This is not to scare you, but to make you aware. A policewoman, who travels all over the U.S. and gives seminars and techniques for businesswomen, passed this on.
When we visit toilets, bathrooms, hotel rooms, changing rooms, etc., how many of you know for sure that the seemingly ordinary mirror hanging on the wall is a real mirror, or actually a 2-way mirror (i.e., they can see you, but you can't see them)? There have been many cases of people installing 2-way mirrors in female changing rooms. It is very
difficult to positively identify the surface by just looking at it. So, how do we determine with any amount of certainty
what type of mirror we are looking at? Just conduct this simple test:
Place the tip of your fingernail against the reflective surface and if there is a GAP between your fingernail and the image of the nail, then it is a GENUINE mirror.
However, if your fingernail DIRECTLY TOUCHES the image of your nail,
then BEWARE, FOR IT IS a 2-WAY MIRROR! "No Space, Leave the Place"
So remember, every time you see a Mirror, do the "fingernail test." It doesn't cost you anything. Remember: "No Space, Leave the Place"
Ladies: Share this with your girlfriends, sisters, daughters, etc.
Men: Share this with your wives, daughters, daughters-in-law, mothers, girlfriends and/or friends.
Be aware of these Flip Flop from China
This is very true I heard it in news from one of our local radios here that our govt has to be extra careful on these cheap imports from china especially clothes because the Chinese are using some strong but cheap chemical in their manufactures. Cheap is in- expensive and at the same time fatal.


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Philadelphia's Best New Restaurants of 2018
As Philadelphia's newer restaurants have found solid footing in the last few years, many of 2018's openings seem to stand on the shoulders of established local giants. The best new restaurants in town took a variety of concepts in different directions, whether as a decked out bi-level space downtown, a formal tasting menu experience that's also BYOB, or a fast-casual chicken joint that's delicious in its simplicity. Here are the best new restaurants that opened in 2018, all of which you need to try (if you haven't already).
CadenceSouth Kensington
Regional American BYOB with a four-course tasting menu
Three seasoned restaurateurs from High Street opened Cadence in the old Modo Mio spot last February, intriguing visitors with its $65 tasting menu and BYOB status that makes for a high-end, skip-nothing dining experience at a fraction of the cost of similar-caliber food venues. Any two visits to Cadence are likely to be different from the last, as the restaurant continually swaps out items for a hyper-seasonal selection of dishes, all leaning toward regional American fare. In step with a growing trend throughout the city, Cadence also offers a non-alcoholic drink list to balance out the guests who aren't imbibing.
Lebanese all-day market and restaurant in eclectic atmosphere
Suraya dipped its toes into the Philly dining scene last year as a daytime bakery and market before launching as a full dining establishment last May. The addition of dinner service brings some of the best Lebanese dishes to ever make it to the US, with small plates of lamb, various kebabs, fish, and variations on kibbeh serving as the core aspects of the experience. The space easily raises comparisons to Michael Solomonov's Zahav, which paved the way for the several new Middle Eastern-inspired concepts that have found a place in Philly this year.
Spice FinchRittenhouse
Modern Mediterranean fare in an upscale hotel setting
Spice Finch is this year's other Middle Eastern restaurant of note that no doubt owes some success to the legacy of Zahav. The modern space sits adjacent to the Warwick Hotel, sporting a wrap-around bar and flowing interior that could double as a place to watch the game or a place to have one of the most extravagant meals in the city. The Mediterranean-inspired menu has a mix of small plates and larger, shareable dishes to choose from like the can't-miss lamb ribs, and a handful of sauces you can try with the restaurant's addictive bread. The whole roasted seasonal fish (subject to the catch of the day) is a decadent way to round out your experience.
Corner tavern reinventing the long history of elevated pub fare
Pineville already earned a good reputation in Bucks County, where its first location opened way back in 1742. The current owners, Father and son Andrew and Drew Abruzzese, set out to build the suburban tavern's urban equivalent, with a corner space outfitted to replicate the vintage corner pubs common to Philadelphia in the early 20th century. The food has had some upgrades since that era, thankfully. In addition to a new brunch menu full of sweet and savory morning-after survival food (plus a timed bottomless brunch cocktail bar), Pineville offers weekly specials -- Wednesdays is $25 steak night, for example -- and other pub meals that make for the perfect mix of hearty-yet-elevated comfort food. All this comes with a lengthy and lovely wine and cocktail list, plus a long list of (mostly) local brews.
Redcrest Fried ChickenPassyunk Square
Fast-casual fried chicken spot with incredible variety
Passyunk got a new gem in its crown this year with Adam Volk's Redcrest, which takes inspiration from spots like Shake Shack by offering irresistible-yet-casual meals made quickly with quality ingredients. Though fried chicken is obviously the name of the game at Redcrest, there's a ton of variety on offer: you can choose a whole, half, or quarter chicken, pick from the menu of sandwiches, or go boneless. Then there are the sides that make it even more worthwhile: we're talking mashed potatoes, collard greens with bacon, fries, and corn pudding.
The BercyArdmore
Expansive French-American multi-level venue on the Main Line
This new French joint took over the massive space long held by Primavera, breathing new life into a corner of the suburb that's bustling with new concepts. Not far from Tired Hands Fermentaria or the new Ripplewood whiskey bar, the Bercy offers upscale dining in an attempt to recreate the most tantalizing dishes you might find in Paris; perfectly seasoned steak frites, expertly prepared escargot, and an expansive raw bar (oysters, lobster cocktail) all set the scene. Head to the space on Mondays and you can opt for the chef's own prix fixe tasting menu.
PortaMidtown Village
Beloved New Jersey pizzeria in airy, reinvented Center City space
The pizzeria beloved in Asbury Park and Jersey City finally found a home in Philadelphia this year, bringing artisanal pizza and other dishes to a former furniture space in Center City. Porta Philadelphia lacks nothing when it comes to space -- the entire restaurant includes three floors of drinking and dining space, making for an airy and cheerful setting to down the spot's signature slices, including three vegan pie options, or try that fried mozzarella grilled cheese. If you're not in the mood for pizza, Porta has other items to offer as well, including a $20 filet mignon, a seasoned $35 branzino, and a few other protein-focused main courses.
Nauti MermaidOld City
Maryland seafood paired with a piano bar in boisterous, fun atmosphere
What's not to love about a piano bar that has bottomless seafood on the menu? Nauti Mermaid is a welcome breath of fresh air in Old City, heavy in kitsch and heavier still in crab legs. Since its opening in July, the establishment has amassed a dedicated following that keeps the atmosphere lively, particularly on weekends when Jolly's Dueling Piano Bar upstairs gets going. The rest of the week, you can expect reasonably priced dishes inspired by the Maryland shore, including steamed crabs, oysters, and a $17 bottomless brunch.
Giuseppe & SonsRittenhouse
Sprawling Italian bistro created in collaboration with Termini Bros
The newest restaurant from Michael Schulson and Nina Tinari opened just under the wire to make the 2018 cut, opening its doors for the first time during the week after Thanksgiving. Next door to one of Schulson's other restaurants, Harp & Crown, Giuseppe & Sons is a project created in collaboration with Termini Brothers Bakery, resulting in a very Italian-American menu, laid out in a similar style to yet another one of Schulson's restaurants, Double Knot. During the day you can stop in for lunch on the ground level, but head downstairs for dinner service that includes lounge areas and tufted booths in a warmly lit setting. The dinner menu has elevated takes on stromboli, mozzarella, braised octopus, and other appetizers, as well as smaller pasta plates and protein-heavy main courses.
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A prayer for New Orleans
We'll hear about the one guy who fired on one helicopter; we'll hear about the government officials who were concerned about the corporations. We'll hear about the looters and the robbers. That's what the media are like. That's what sells papers. But I'm sure that there are thousands of stories we'll not hear on this planet: thousands of acts of unselfishness, of neighborliness, of love, of the kingdom. Very few will make the news, but remember those people in your prayers, too. Give thanks for the ones who are there doing what they know is beyond fair and right to compassionate and sacrificial. And pray that when our chance at adversity comes, we might be numbered among them.Amen.


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11980 San Vicente Blvd. Suite 500West Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 207-6111
Restorative and Cosmetic Dentistry
The whitening trays are very thin and comfortable to wear.
The whitening tray is worn several hours a day for about 10 days.
We use products made by Discus Dental, makers of Daywhite and Nitewhite.
We also offer Zoom in-office whitening, in about a hour.