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Are you at risk?
Are you at risk for ovarian cancer?
A risk factor is anything that changes your chance of getting a disease like cancer. Different cancers have different risk factors. For example, unprotected exposure to strong sunlight is a risk factor for skin cancer. Smoking is a risk factor for a number of cancers.
But risk factors don't tell us everything. Having a risk factor, or even several risk factors, does not mean that you will get the disease. And many people who get the disease may not have had any known risk factors. Even if a person with ovarian cancer has a risk factor, it is very hard to know how much that risk factor may have contributed to the cancer. Researchers have discovered several specific factors that change a woman's likelihood of developing epithelial ovarian cancer. These risk factors don't apply to other less common types of ovarian cancer like germ cell tumors and stromal tumors.
The risk of developing ovarian cancer gets higher with age. Ovarian cancer is rare in women younger than 40. Most ovarian cancers develop after menopause. Half of all ovarian cancers are found in women over the age of 63.
Various studies have looked at the relationship of obesity and ovarian cancer. Overall, it seems that obese women (those with a body mass index of at least 30) have a higher risk of developing ovarian cancer. A study from the American Cancer Society found a higher rate of death from ovarian cancer in obese women. The risk increased by 50% in the heaviest women.
Reproductive history
A woman who has had children has a lower risk of ovarian cancer than women who have no children. The risk goes down with each pregnancy. Breast feeding may lower the risk even further. Using oral contraceptives (also known as birth control pills or "the pill') significantly lowers the risk of ovarian cancer if taken for longer than 5 years.
Gynecologic surgery
Tubal ligation (having your "tubes tied") may reduce the chance of developing ovarian cancer by up to 67%. A hysterectomy (removing the uterus without removing the ovaries) also seems to reduce the risk of getting ovarian cancer by about one-third.
Fertility drugs
In some studies, researchers have found that using the fertility drug clomiphene citrate (Clomid®) for longer than one year may increase the risk for developing ovarian tumors. The risk seemed to be highest in women who did not get pregnant while on this drug. Fertility drugs seem to increase the risk of the type of ovarian tumors known as "low malignant potential." If you are taking fertility drugs, you should discuss the potential risks with your doctor. However, women who are infertile may be at higher risk (compared to fertile women) even if they don't use fertility drugs. This may be in part because they haven't had children or haven't used birth control pills (which are protective). More research to clarify these relationships is now underway.
Androgens are male hormones. Danazol, a drug that increases androgen levels, was linked to an increased risk of ovarian cancer in a small study. In a larger study, this link was not confirmed, but women who took androgens were found to have a higher risk of ovarian cancer. Further studies of the role of androgens in ovarian cancer are planned.
Estrogen therapy and hormone therapy
Some recent studies suggest women using estrogens after menopause have an increased risk of developing ovarian cancer. The risk seems to be higher in women taking estrogen alone (without progesterone) for many years (at least 5 or 10). The increased risk is less certain for women taking both estrogen and progesterone.
Family history of ovarian cancer, breast cancer, or colorectal cancer
Ovarian cancer can run in families. Your ovarian cancer risk is increased if your mother, sister, or daughter has (or has had) ovarian cancer. The risk also gets higher the more relatives you have with ovarian cancer. Increased risk for ovarian cancer does not have to come from your mother's side of the family -- it can also come from your father's side. Up to 10% of ovarian cancers result from an inherited tendency to develop the disease. A family history of cancer caused by an inherited mutation (change) in certain genes can increase the risk of ovarian cancer. Mutations in some of these genes (named BRCA1 and BRCA2) also increase the risk of breast cancer -- so having a family member with breast cancer can increase your risk of ovarian cancer. Another set of genes increase the risk of colon cancer, so women who have colon cancer in their families may have a higher risk of developing ovarian cancer. Many cases of familial epithelial ovarian cancer are caused by inherited gene mutations that can be identified by genetic testing.
Women with ovarian cancers caused by some of these inherited gene mutations may have a better outcome than patients who don't have any family history of ovarian cancer.
Genetic counseling, genetic testing, and strategies for preventing ovarian cancer in women with an increased familial risk are discussed in the prevention section of this document.
Personal history of breast cancer
If you have had breast cancer, you may also have an increased risk of developing ovarian cancer. There are several reasons for this. Some of the reproductive risk factors for ovarian cancer may also affect breast cancer risk. The risk of ovarian cancer after breast cancer is highest in those women with a family history of breast cancer. A strong family history of breast cancer may be caused by an inherited mutation in the BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes. These mutations can also cause ovarian cancer.
Talcum powder
It has been suggested that talcum powder applied directly to the genital area or on sanitary napkins may be carcinogenic (cancer-causing) to the ovaries. Some, studies suggest a very slight increase in risk of ovarian cancer in women who used talc on the genital area. In the past, talcum powder was sometimes contaminated with asbestos, a known cancer-causing mineral. This may explain the association with ovarian cancer in some studies. Body and face powder products have been required by law for more than 20 years to be asbestos-free. However, proving the safety of these newer products will require follow-up studies of women who have used them for many years. There is no evidence at present linking cornstarch powders with any female cancers.
A study of women who followed a low-fat diet for at least 4 years showed a lower risk of ovarian cancer. Some studies have shown a reduced rate of ovarian cancer in women who ate a diet high in vegetables, but other studies disagree. The American Cancer Society recommends eating a variety of healthful foods, with an emphasis on plant sources. Eat at least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables every day, as well as several servings of whole grain foods from plant sources such as breads, cereals, grain products, rice, pasta, or beans. Limit the intake of red meat and processed meats. Even though the impact of these dietary recommendations on ovarian cancer risk remains uncertain, following these recommendations can help prevent several other diseases, including some other types of cancer.
In some studies, both aspirin and acetaminophen have been shown to reduce the risk of ovarian cancer. However, the information isn't consistent. Women who don't already take these medicines regularly for other health conditions should not start doing so to try to prevent ovarian cancer. More research is needed on this issue.
Smoking and alcohol use
These don't increase the risk for most ovarian cancers, but some studies have found they increase the risk for the mucinous type.
Information provided by the American Cancer Society


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The FBI was out Monday with its latest annual report on violent crime in America, which can impact real estate markets, which is one reason why the FBI cautions against rankings such as 'most violent' cities, metros or towns (the other is due to many factors, the FBI claims they are not directly comparable). Here's The New York Times on what the report says:
The number of murders in the United States increased sharply in 2015, with significant rises in several large cities, according to an annual report released on Monday by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
The 10.8 percent increase in the rate of murders from 2014 to 2015 represented the largest year-to-year jump in at least 20 years, according to the F.B.I. data, but the murder rate remained about half the level from the 1990s, when violent crime reached a modern peak.
Violent crime in the United States increased nearly 4 percent in the United States in 2015, according to the report.

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韓国の旅行・レジャー市場Travel and Leisure Market in South Korea 2014-2018 |
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Travel has always been a favorite recreational activity for people worldwide over the past few years. With the decreasing leisure time and increasing costs, consumers are more conscious about their travel choices; they expect value for every dollar spent. This has resulted in extensive information search on where to go, when to go, and how to go. The new-age traveler has harnessed IT to know about the best destinations and world-class services. In 2013, the number of international visitors to South Korea increased by more than that of global and regional averages. A nation that is better known for its manufacturing prowess is set to up its ante in the Tourism sector.
TechNavio's analysts forecast the Travel and Leisure market in South Korea to grow at a CAGR of 13.4 percent over the period 2013-2018.
The Travel and Leisure market in South Korea can be segmented into two: Package Tours and Free Individual Tours. Package tours are those tours where a tour operator makes group bookings for the travel and accommodation of customers. In Free individual tours, travel and accommodation are booked for individual customers either by a tour operator or the tourist.
TechNavio's report, the Travel and Leisure Market in South Korea 2014-2018, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the landscape of the Travel and Leisure market in South Korea and its growth prospects in the coming years. The report includes a discussion of the key travel agents operating in this market.
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Regional CTA Forum on Cassava in Central Africa
Semi-industrial processing of cassava: example of DADTCO Business Model
CTA organized a Forum on cassava from 6-9 December in Yaounde, Cameroon. http://www.cta.int/en/news/regional-forum-on-cassava-in-central-africa.html
'While cash crops, livestock and grains continue to play an important economic role in the Central African region, roots and tubers in general, and cassava in particular, appear to be the agricultural crops with the greatest potential in terms of improving productivity, creating added value and developing regional trade. Contributing directly to the general objectives of food and nutrition security and the reduction of poverty in the region, cassava still broadly constitutes the basis of the human diet and has significant potential with regard to animal feed and industrial processing.'
DADTCO was represented by both our CEO Peter Bolt and Mozambique's Supply Chain Manager Teofilo Chilenge. We were kindly invited to give a presentation on our Business Model. Click here for the presentation
Interview with our shareholder
Peter Kütemann was interveiwed by Monacolife.net
Monaco Impact is an association of which our major shareholder Mr. Peter Kütemann is the initiator. Monaco Impact, through the organization of fact-finding meetings and other events, puts potential donors in touch with charitable organizations known to be seeking funds for clearly defined projects selected on the basis of their social impact and a clear and transparent budget. Monaco Impact identifies best practices and innovative approaches of which DADTCO is one. Its focus is on health, drinking water, agriculture, education, gender equality, post-conflict development and income generation (micro-credit projects).
Read the interview here.
H.E. President Filipe Nyusi of Mozambique impressed by DADTCO
DADTCO present at Mozambique's Trade Fair FACIM
The Feira Comercial e industrial de Maputo or FACIM (Commercial and Industrial Fair of Maputo) is the economic pulse of Mozambique. All companies active are asked to participate and display their services or products at the fair which is visited by tens of thousands of professionals from both in and outside the country. Although already held for 52 times it was the second consecutive time that DADTCO Mandioca Mozambique was present and that did not go by unnoticed. DADTCO was represented by Mirza Azido from our Nampula operations and even the President of Mozambique His Excellency Filipe Nyusi stopped at our pavilion to be informed about our activities. He was impressed by our commitment to farmers which Mirza told him. It was not the first time that the President learns about our activities and the role we play in the development of the cassava value chain.
(Also in the picture the Ambassador of The Netherlands Mrs. Pascal Grotenhuis)
Feasibility visit in Cameroon
Cassava processing in Muyuka Council Cameroon
Cameroon is one of the countries with the highest cassava production per capita in Africa. Especially in the South-West of Cameroon on the rich volcanoes' soils at the foothills of Mount Cameroon. People know how to make all types of fermented and grilled cassava products as gari and fufu all made for home consumption and the little surplus is sold in the market as for instance at the moment when the schools are starting and uniforms have to be bought for the children in order to attend school. There is no industrialisation in this area and cassava is sold when a family is in need of money. Because cassava is the single crop that can be harvested year-round, it functions as a bank where the money is kept in the soil until something is needed, only small amounts are harvested at a time during the year.
In the week of 27th of August DADTCO carried out a feasibility study in Muyuka council in the South West of Cameroon on the invitation of the council's Mayor. There is a lot of cassava and the yields because of the fertile soils are high. Many farmers received improved stem material and they are eager to sell the surpluses of which there are many. During the feasibility a Memorandum of Understanding was signed Not only did we look at cassava but the largest agricultural companies in Cameroon, CDC who cultivates amongst other thousands of Hectares of sweet banana are very interested in our newest piece of equipment the mobile dryer. They want to make banana flour which is in demand for the preparation of baby food. DADTCO can make the difference and tests will be carried out to see if not only cassava starch flour but also banana flour is a possibility.
Celebrating the Cassava Festival in Nampula, Mozambique
The annual Cassava Festival organised by the Government was hosted by DADTCO at its operating premises in Murrupula in Nampula Province
The Cassava Festival was a celebration of the robust crop and the economic importance for the area. The Cassava Value Chain from small holder farmer to Impala Beer in Mozambique, is a unique one. Monopolistic control over a promising raw material as cassava can lead to inequalities in the value chain as a whole, as often seen in other countries. Fortunately, this is not the case in the cassava value chain in Mozambique. The cooperation between Farmers, DMM and CDM is a terrific example for other African countries desirous of copying the very successful Impala project, produto nacional!
We have not yet seen the end of the cassava potential. The crop is Africa's best kept secret, its starch is of excellent quality and more and more advanced applications based on cassava starch are coming to light. Read the published article in Canal de Moçambique
African Transformation Forum (ATF) 2016
On request DADTCO contributed at the ATF organised by the African Center for Economic Transformation (ACET)
ACET organised the ATF2016 with the objectives to facilitate knowledge sharing and peer learning across global and African luminaries from the public and private sectors and to launch the Coalition for Transformation in Africa – a new leadership network organized in chapters, each addressing a specific thematic area. DADTCO did a presentation in the brainstorm session on issues relating to Africa's agricultural and overall economic transformation.
Global Forum for Innovation in Agriculture (GFIA)
DADTCO was invited to give a presentation on the expansion of shelf life of cassava
Dalberg and the Rockefeller Foundation asked DADTCO to participate in the exhibition on GFIA and give a short presentation at one of the conferences. Dalberg recently issued a report on the potential of cassava processing in various African countries. DADTCO contributed with a presentation 'Technologies and concepts promoting the shelf-life of cassava'. From the Q & A session that followed, it was clear that the delegates rated the DADTCO technology as the clear front-runner in promoting cassava shelf life.
It was a pleasure and a privilege to work with the Rockefeller Foundation at the exhibition to promote cassava processing in Africa.
DADTCO wins the Corporate Adaptation Prize
Notre Dame Global Adaptation Index (ND-GAIN) honors DADTCO as ground-breaking climate adaptation project
Two innovative projects that address climate change in developing countries – DADTCO's Mobile Cassava Starch Plant and the AECOM/IBM Scorecard that helps cities worldwide develop resiliency to disaster – have won the coveted 2015 Corporate Adaptation Prize awarded by the ND-GAIN.
Read DADTCO's press release here
Presentation at Cassava Forum in Ghana
Our CEO was speaker at the International Conference and Exhibition on Cassava in Accra, Ghana
The International Conference and Exhibition on Cassava Utilization and Marketing (ICECUM 2015) is underway in Accra.
The conference coincides with Ghana's National Cassava Week celebrations to raise public awareness on the cassava value chain (cultivation, processing and marketing) and collate public opinion on the road map for its development.
To read more about the conference click here
Cassava bread trials
Perfect baking results with DADTCO's white Cassava Bread Flour
This month we conducted several cassava bread baking trials. DADTCO was able to prove that the inclusion of our new type of flour exceeded expectation in breads that were made with 20% inclusion. The new flour only contains 2.5% fibres, is white in colour and bland in taste. The picture speaks for itself.
International Biorefinery Symposium
In the 'International Biorefinery for Food, Fuels and Materials 2015 symposium', our CEO Peter Bolt was a keynote speaker
A biorefinery is a facility that integrates biomass conversion to produce fuels, power, heat, and value-added
chemicals from biomass. Biorefinery belongs to the concept of the biobased economy. This biobased economy is a green economy based on plant- and waste-derived food, feed, fuel, and materials – sourced and refined locally.
The symposium was held in France for two days to address the question of how biorefining can be developed within a systemic framework that can best reconcile the various challenges in society. Peter presented our AMPU's split processing of cassava in Sub-Saharan Africa as a case study for Smart Innovation that is vital for a successful transition to the biobased economy. DADTCO's decentralised processing with our by-products of fruit water feeding the surrounding out any waste is a perfect example of a proven concept of biorefinery.
Find more information on the symposium here
Presentation on DADTCO's social impact
DADTCO particpated in the impact event, organised by the Netherlands African Business Club (NABC) and Steward Redqueen.
"The theme of the event is 'Managing and measuring impact; the private sector in Africa'. In recent years we have seen a positive trend emerge of companies increasingly measuring their societal impact in Africa. On the one hand this helps companies obtain, maintain and strengthening their license to operate on the other hand these impact assessments help identify new business opportunities.
Two business partners talked about this. First Jacco Knotnerus (FMO) shared FMO's experience with managing and measuring impact of its investments. Subsequently Suzanne Vlakveld (Dadtco) talked about Dadtco's impact in their value chain."
Read a blog on the seminar here
Article in Appropriate Technology
"Mobile processing units unlock cassava markets"
An interesting article on the Agro-processing of DADTCO in Appropriate Technology, Vol 42, no. 1.
Cassava has mainly been grown as a staple food due to its reliability to produce tubers when other crops fail. But it also has potential as a commercial crop if it cane be trasported quickly to processing facilities before it detoriates. This is not always easy but a new initiative is bringing change.
Read the full article here
Celebrating the Commercial Success of Cassava in Inhambane
Speech of her Excellency, Frédérique de Man, Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands
'It is an enormous pleasure for me to be today in Morrumbene, Inhambane at this ceremony celebrating the progress that has been made in the commercialization of cassava for the brewing of Impala beer.
I think the effect of this increase in income should not be underestimated. I have been told that many of the producers have been able to improve the lives of their families with their additional earnings, spending it on improved housing, better access to water, education for their children and many other things.
So we can speak of a big success! It is important to look at the factors that made this success possible. There is one crucial element that I mentioned already but now would like to highlight now: COLLABORATION and PARTNERSHIP.'
Read the whole speech here
Or read her blog: http://socialemediagidsbz.nl/blog/linking-aid-trade-together-cassava/
"Cassava can unleash Africa's agricultural potential"
ClubAfrica of AIRFRANCE-KLM writes about DADTCO
"Dutch company DADTCO has developed a mobile factory providing a solution to the problem of cassava roots perishing during transport over long distances in Africa. Connecting small-scale cassava farmers to the industry might transform cassava into a commercial crop."
Read the blog here
Celebrating a breakthrough in Cassava Commercialization in Mozambique
"Impala Beer is the Pride of our Fields"
Impala is now one of Mozambique's best-selling beers, resulting in doubled cassava cake production in the second half of 2014. At the moment DADTCO sources cassava from about 6,000 smallholder farmers in Nampula and Imhambane, injecting Mts. 1,000,000 per month into the local economy. In order to scale up this successful model and expand activities to Inhambane, DADTCO and IFDC have signed a PPP agreement through the Dutch-funded 2SCALE Program implemented by IFDC to promote agriculture good practices with smallholder farmers in order to sustain the supplies of the increased demand in cassava roots.
DADTCO in collaboration with IFDC (International Fertilizer Development Center) are celebrating a major milestone in the successful commercialization of cassava at a ceremony at the site of the DADTCO factory in Inhambane. The ceremony is attended by Dignitaries including his Excellency the Governor of Inhambane Agostinho Trinta and her Excellency, Frédèrique de Man, Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands together with representatives from Cervejas de Moçambique (CDM), Instituto de Investigação Agrária de Moçambique (IIAM), Centro de Promoção da Agricultura (CEPAGRI), Inhambane Provincial Administration, and cassava farmers.
Read de IFDC Press Release here.
Cassava to be produced on a large scale in Inhambane, Mozambique
The Dutch Agricultural Development & Trading Company (Dadtco) plans to sign an agreement with the International Fertiliser Development Centre (IFDC) aimed at large-scale production of cassava in Mozambique's Inhambane province
The ceremony will take place at the Dadtco factory, established in 2002 to foster the development of the agricultural sector and marketing of agricultural products. The signing of the agreement will be the high point of the ceremony to celebrate the successful conclusion of the sale of cassava.
Read the full article (English version) here.


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Publication number | USRE34731 E |
Publication type | Grant |
Application number | US 07/995,203 |
Publication date | Sep 20, 1994 |
Filing date | Dec 22, 1992 |
Priority date | May 29, 1991 |
Fee status | Paid |
Also published as | DE69228548D1, DE69228548T2, EP0587728A1, EP0587728A4, EP0587728B1, US5138880, WO1992021944A1 |
Publication number | 07995203, 995203, US RE34731 E, US RE34731E, US-E-RE34731, USRE34731 E, USRE34731E |
Inventors | Calvin S. Lee, Eliahou Tousson |
Original Assignee | Lee/Maatuk Engineering, Inc. |
Export Citation | BiBTeX, EndNote, RefMan |
Patent Citations (16), Referenced by (10), Classifications (9), Legal Events (6) | |
External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, Espacenet | |
The present invention relates to a digital fluid level sensing probe system. A specific application involves liquid level sensing in a hostile environment such as the level of hot oil subjected to engine vibration in an automotive or other vehicle. State of the art in the case of automotive vehicles is limited to provision of a low level signal visible on the dashboard with no intermediate level information available other than by raising the hood and reading the level on a dip stick. This typically involves removing the dip stick, wiping it off, reinserting it, removing it for reading and reinserting it. The hostile environment precludes conventional liquid level sensing systems such as employed for fuel gages and has called for a unique solution to measuring fluid levels, preferably to meet the following conditions:
(1) High temperature, high shock/vibration, volatile fluid, presence of contaminents.
(2) Low cost, mass producible, robust, repeatability and product uniformity.
(3) Universally applicable in any shape container, although specifically designed to accommodate the wide-short profile of the automobile oil pan.
(4) Small probe profile in terms of volume displacement, especially in probe diameter.
(5) High resolution of volume measured per reading.
(6) Completely digital probe and electronics with data output directly in Binary-Coded-Decimal format.
(7) Low power consumption.
The closest prior art, of which applicants are aware, to the system disclosed herein comprise three U.S. patents found in a preliminary search of the art.
Elis U.S. Pat. No. 3,935,739 discloses a capacitive probe with one common electrode and individual opposite electrodes. An AC signal is impressed on the probe and simultaneously to all capacitive elements. The presence of dielectric material yields an analog current at the individual capacitor which is greater than the current yield in the absence of dielectric material. The AC current(s) are rectified and either summed to drive an analog meter, or shaped and synchronized to drive a digital display. Inherent limitations result from the following characteristics: the system measures absolute signal strength and is therefore subject to variations from temperature, Contaminants, and dielectric constants; nonuniformity of capacitance values among the individual segments may cause inaccuracies; relatively large size requirements limit applications involving small containers.
Johnston U.S. Pat. No. 3,343,415 discloses a cylindrical capacitor comprising a common electrode (inner) with individual electrodes (outer) spaced along a vertical (longitudinal) axis. Thee detection methodology compares the signal output from any two adjacent capacitors. If both capacitors are immersed or if both capacitors are above the liquid level, the output signals are the same. If one capacitor is immersed and the other is above the liquid level, the outputs differ by the effect of the dielectric constant of the liquid. Each capacitor is assigned a unique level and therefore the level of the fluid can be determined by the detection of a difference signal. As in the Elis reference, nonuniformity of capacitance values among the individual segements may cause inaccuracies and relatively large size requirements limit applications as to container size. The system uses a differential comparator method but the electronic implementation may involve inaccuracies due to isolating devices in series with the data signal.
Johnston U.S. Pat. No. 3,552,209 discloses a specific application of the capacitive probe employed in the Johnston U.S. Pat. No. 3,343,415, which deals with a condition for measuring dynamic levels such as ocean swells and tidal effects. It involves the use of sampling techniques whereby liquid levels are instantaneously converted to pulse trains where the number of pulses in the train is a function of the liquid level and the time interval over which the sample is taken. The pulse count is averaged over a period of time and the mean level is determined. This system eliminates anomolies (infrequent disturbances) by averaging their effects.
.Iadd.Pope U.S. Pat. No. 4,589,077 discloses a multi-segment capacitive probe that includes a column of capacitors extending through a liquid level interface. Each capacitor of the probe is sequentially measured in response to microprocessor controlled instructions. A common electrode is employed serving as one half of all probe capacitors. Similar techniques are also disclosed in Bristol U.S. Pat. No. 4,295,370 and Matsumara et al U.S. Pat. No. 4,434,657. .Iaddend.
The digital probe is constructed of two concentric cylinders, forming a set of discrete, cylindrical capacitors that use the substance whose level is to be measured as a dielectric material. The set of capacitors is arranged along the axis of measurement where each capacitor represents a discrete level increment.
Each capacitor is assigned a unique time slot in a switching sequence. The first level capacitor is used as a reference to which all other capacitors are sequentially compared. In the switching sequence, an AC signal is applied across each capacitor and compared with the inverted signal which is applied across the first level capacitor. A logic "1" results when the substance is present and a logic "0" when the substance is absent. The level data is decoded and converted to display the appropriate quantity of substance measured.
As compared to known prior art, the digital level sensing system of the present disclosure includes a number of distinguishing features:
Flexible printed circuit capacitors and circuit connections are etched onto a flexible printed circuit medium. The printed circuits are attached to rigid concentric cylinders. Each capacitor is formed by aligning the etched circuits or bands in concentricity along the longitudinal axis of the probe. The rigid cylinders are positively detented to accurately align the printed circuits and therefore the capacitor electrodes. The advantages of this implementation include mass producibility with no assembly of capacitors or wires or interconnects. It is possible to hold very tight tolerances with high accuracy, productivity and repeatability of capacitors. The probe is impervious to shock/vibration.
Individual isolated capacitor elements have no common electrodes or interconnections. The electronic methodology can ground all capacitors in the set except the reference and the single capacitor clement being monitored. This implementation eliminates inaccuracies of capacitance values due to effects from adjacent capacitors and/or from a common electrode.
Time sequenced methodology is employed wherein each capacitor element in the set is assigned a unique time slot during which it is monitored. During the time slot, the selected capacitor clement is compared to a reference capacitor element. All other capacitor elements may be grounded during the monitoring. The capacitor elements, are sequentially monitored in a wraparound mode and the output from each monitored sequence is presented sequentially. The serial output of the sensed information minimizes the interconnection to the display unit. No more than three wires are required and theoretically one wire with chassis as a return may be employed. Accuracy is greatly enhanced by isolating the monitored capacitor from extraneous circuit events. The output is a direct reading in Binary-Coded-Decimal format.
An integrated EPROM or other nonvolatile storage device is employed for the container profile. A software algorithm for each container shape is written to a nonvolatile storage device. The memory contains volumetric data, such as, incremental volume per incremental capacitor element, which is unique to that container shape or form factor. The nonvolatile storage device can also contain other pertinent information, such as ID. Accordingly, the probe and electronics can be made universally applicable, independent of the container, and a single system can be manufactured greatly enhancing inventory control and economics of scale.
The system provides small capacitance sensing ability using linear operational amplifiers as current-to-voltage converters. The operational amplifiers amplify the output data at the same time, thereby eliminating the voltage drop of resistors used in other systems which attenuate the data and create inaccuracies. The system also eliminates the need for isolation diodes and other switching devices which attenuate the data and create inaccuracies.
The foregoing distinguishing features combine to make achievable a digital sensing system which can have the smallest probe possible and still be applicable in any larger configuration. It is possible to construct capacitances of less than one picofarad uniformly throughout the capacitor set and to detect the very small currents resulting, all in a digital mode, which allow the manufacture of small diameter probes with the highest probe resolution (highest number of individual segments per unit height).
Accordingly, the present invention uniquely solves the problem of measuring volume increments of a viscous fluid within a space having a large surface area to depth ratio. An automobile oil pan is one such application. The oil pan is shallow (less than 6 inches in usable depth) with a relatively larger surface area (greater than 120 square inches) containing a viscous fluid. Additionally, there are other challenges from particulate, high temperatures, shock, vibration and the presence of volatile gases. The absolute volume of the automobile oil pan also presents a special condition by requiring that the measuring system be small enough not to contaminate the measurement by displacement. In summary, the disclosed system provides a means to measure small volumetric changes in fluid levels digitally in containers having the impractical form factor of a large surface area to depth ratio and from which the container volume is small and the fluid is viscous and for which the enviroment is hostile.
FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram identifying the major components of the subject digital level sensing probe system;
FIG. 2 is a more detailed, schematic diagram identifying respective additional elements employed;
FIGS. 3, 3A and 3B are schematic diagrams of a probe employed in the disclosed embodiment with related capacitor formulae;
FIG. 4 is a further, still more detailed schematic drawing of the digital level sensing system;
FIGS. 5A-5F are Constructional views of the probe tubular housing and end cap components thereof;
FIGS. 6A and 6B are layout views of flexible printed circuits shown as etched in the flat;
FIG. 6C is a sectional side elevation illustrating respective inner and outer flexible printed circuits as installed in the tubular housing of the probe assembly;
FIGS. 7A and 7B are layout views of flexible printed circuits for a a modified probe;
FIG. 7C is a sectional side elevation of the modified probe assembly;
FIG. 8 is an enlarged side elevation of the encasing tube per se of the FIGS. 7A-7C modification;
FIG. 9 is a partially sectioned side elevation of the outer mandrel per se of the FIGS. 7A-7C modification;
FIG. 10 is a partially sectioned side elevation of the inner mandrel per se of the FIGS. 7A-7C modification; and
FIG. 11 is a schematic view illustrating the sequence of digital level sensing employed in the disclosed embodiment.
With reference to FIG. 1, the main components of the system include DIGITAL PROBE, IMBEDDED CONNECTOR, PROBE ASSOCIATED ELECTRONICS, REMOTE CABLE, AND REMOTE DATA ELECTRONICS leading TO MAIN LOGIC OR DISPLAY, as illustrated in the block diagram.
With reference to FIGS. 2, 3 and 4, the main components of FIG. 1 are more particularly identified by the schematic illustration of the DIGITAL PROBE A1 INNER CYLINDER and OUTER CYLINDER shown in an OIL CONTAINER disposed over an IMBEDDED CONNECTOR; PROBE ASSOCIATED ELECTRONICS including EXCITATION "EX" with schematic blocks B1, C, D and E, representing respectively a LOW Z SWITCHING NETWORK, a SINUSOIDAL OSCILLATOR, an AMPLIFIER and an INVERTER; POWER SUPPLY "P1" having +5 VDC, -5 VDC and +8 VDC, RETURN "RE" with schematic blocks B2, F, G and H, representing respectively, a HIGH Z SWITCHING NETWORK, a CURRENT/VOLTAGE CONVERTER/AMPLIFIER, an AMPLIFIER and a SCHMITT TRIGGER AND FILTER; and LOGIC CONTROL "LC" with schematic blocks 11, J1, K and L, representing respectively SWITCHES CONTROL LATCH, a BINARY COUNTER, a SYSTEM CLOCK and a LOGIC CONTROL CIRCUIT.
REMOTE CABLE connections are provided from PROBE ASSOCIATED ELECTRONICS to REMOTE DATA ASSOCIATED ELECTRONICS which include: POWER SUPPLY "P2" WITH +5 VDC; REMOTE LOGIC "IC", with schematic blocks J2 and I2, representing respectively a DECADE COUNTER, and REMOTE INTERFACE LATCH; and a block "M" representing a LEVEL-TO-VOLUME CONVERSION leading to an AUTO MAIN LOGIC OR DISPLAY "N".
With further reference to FIG. 3, a fixed capacitor A2, is provided between the EXCITATION, B1 LOW Z SWITCHING NETWORK and RETURN, B2, HIGH Z SWITCHING NETWORK; an INVERTED EXCITATION capacitor is connected to RETURN; and individual capacitors 2-16 are provided between respective NETWORKS B1 and B2.
The capacitance of each subsensor element is determined by its height L, outer radius R1, inner radius R2, and dielectric constant, in accordance with the general formula shown, with capacitancc CF equal to that of a subsensor full of the measured substance and capacitance CE, that of a subsensor absent the measured substance.
With reference to FIGS. 5A-5F, aluminum probe housing 10 is formed with gap 11 and is adapted for insertion of flexible printed circuits with etched electrodes formed into tubes which are retained by respective end caps, FIGS. 5C-5F, nested within aluminum housing 10. Such end caps are shown enlarged, relative to outer housing 10, and are assembled to retain the flexible printed circuits as follows: Lower end cap 13 nests within annular recess 14 in lower end cap 15 which in turn fits within the lower end of housing 10. Upper end cap 16 nests within recess 17 in upper end cap 18 which in turn fits within the upper end of housing 10. An inner flexible cylindrical printed circuit, not shown in FIGS. 5A-5F, is retained within inner walls 19 and 20 of respective end caps 13 and 16 and an outer cylindrical flexible printed circuit is retained between the outer perimeters 21 and 22 of end caps 13 and 16 and inner perimeters 23 and 24 of end caps 15 and 18. The assembled relation of probe components is illustrated in FIG. 6C wherein outer printed circuit 25, shown as etched in the flat in FIG. 6A, is formed into a tube 25a as shown in FIG. 6C. Likewise, inner printed circuit 26 of FIG. 6B is formed into tube 26a in the assembled probe.
With reference to FIGS. 7A-7C, 8, 9 and 10, a modified probe employs a pair of rigid spools onto the cylindrical surfaces of which inner and outer flexible circuits are adhered in facing relation. Accordingly, outer printed circuit 27, shown in the flat in FIG. 7A, is adhered to the inner surface of outer mandrel (spool) 28 nested within encasing tube 29 and inner flexible printed circuit 30, shown in the flat in FIG. 7B, is adhered to the outer surface of inner mandrel (spool) 31. The respective spool ends are sized to nest respectively within encasing tube 29 while providing appropriate space 32 between the facing printed circuits for dielectric material to be detected.
With reference to FIG. 11, in summary, the herein disclosed digital level sensing probe system has the following characteristics:
The digital sensor is a sensor which senses only discrete values of the sensed property by means of a yes ("1") or no ("0") output for each monitored division. This is in contrast to analog sensors which give a continuous output of the sensed property value.
The digital sensor is an array of subsensors, each of which reads "1" or "0", or ON/OFF, or binary format, only. The number of subsensors in the array, or the separation between two adjacent divisions to be read by the sensor, determines the resolution of the measurement. The discrete subsensors are controlled by a logic circuit which rationalizes the measured value.
The capacitive type digital level-sensing probe is constructed of an array of discrete, cylindrical, equal capacitors that use the substance whose level is to be measured as the dielectric material. The array of capacitors is arranged along the axis of measurement, where each capacitor represents a discrete level increment.
The control logic circuit controls the probe capacitors (the set of subsensors) by a switching network. Each capacitor is assigned a unique time slot in a switching sequence. The electronics allows for the grounding of all other capacitor elements during this time. The first (bottom) level capacitor is used as a reference to which all other capacitors are sequentially compared. This method has the advantage of compensating for variation in the dielectric constant of the measured substance and for changes in the probe itself. In the switching sequence, a signal V=Vo * SIN(wt) is applied across each capacitor starting from the second element (subsensor) above the reference element. Each application of signal V applied to one subsensor results in a current output signal I=C*dV/dt=C. *Vo *wCOS(wi). This current summed with the current outputting from the reference element which, in turn, has been excited by an inverted signal Vi =Vo *SIN(wt+ρ). Hence, when the substance is present in the sequenced capacitor, the result is a null, or zero current (assuming the reference element is immersed in substance) which translates to a logic "1". When the substance is absent in the sequenced segment, but present in the reference segment, the resulting summed current is non-zero, translating into a logic "0".
When the first logic "0" is obtained, the control circuit electronically tags the substance level and instructs the counter controlling the switching sequence to reset and start the sequence over. The completely full (of substance) condition is determined by obtaining the logic "0" when the first (reference) element is compared to a fixed element (A2 in the schematics), the value of which is different enough from the "full" capacitance value, CF. In the completely empty condition (reference element is empty), level zero is determined by choosing the fixed capacitor value to be close to the "empty" capacitance value, CE, then the level zero is recognized through the counter and not by a logic "0" from the probe. The acknowledged level in the logic circuit (a binary number) is decoded and converted to display the appropriate quantity of substance measured.
As shown in FIG. 11, a reading of level 4 means that the substance level is between 3.5 and 4.5 increment levels from the bottom increment.
As can be seen from the above description, the capacitor subsensor elements are critical to the operation of the digital probe. In order to satisfy the accuracy, resolution, and probe size criteria, the capacitor elements meet three conflicting, and heretofore mutually exclusive requirements: Very small physical size of the electrodes in order to get a sufficient number of vertical elements to achieve resolution and a small probe diameter; leave enough space between electrodes to allow unrestricted draining of viscous liquid; maintain dimensional tolerances of the capacitor electrode areas and gap distance to achieve accurate capacitance values; insure that all capacitors are uniform in terms of capacitance values.
The printed circuit discrete capacitors, having independence from common electrodes or interconnects, afford the ability to make very small, very close toleranced capacitor electrodes on a mass production scale. The time sequencing and isolation of capacitors as well as the current summing methodology allow work with the very small capacitances resulting.
While in the preferred embodiment the capacitors are constructed by printed circuit etch on flexible material, it would be possible to make such capacitors as an integral part of rigid cylinders or could themselves be the cylinders, while retaining the functional performance of the preferred embodiment. Also, while the disclosed construction employing concentric cylinders is preferred for high accuracy requirements, other printed circuit configurations are possible, e.g., the circuits shown as printed in the flat in FIGS. 6A and 6B, or in FIGS. 7A and 7B, could be mounted in facing relation on flat support elements with appropriate aligned spacing.
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Le Roi
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La Reine
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Gerin (3.9km from town centre)
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Gite Le Montis
Maredret (3.9km from town centre)
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Holiday Home Les Cascatelles 05
Furnaux (6.8km from town centre)
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Chalet Des Grottes
Hastière-Lavaux (7.1km from town centre)
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Hotel Les Jardins De La Molignée
Anhée (7.1km from town centre)
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So thick and chunky; it can easily be a meal on it's own. I used the optional bacon bits (I used the Hormel reduced-fat Real Bacon Bits). I loved the addition of the mushrooms. I used about 1/2 tsp of red pepper flakes, and that added just the right amount of "kick" for me. Thanx for sharing this recipe. We'll have this again.
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... to feel so upset cos no-one has made any effort on Mothers Day?
(93 Posts)Yes, I know there are people who no longer have their mother with them, and way too sadly, people who would just like to have their children with them today and my heart goes out to those of you in that situation. So in a way, I know already I am being unreasonable and a bit spoilt brattish. But for the 1st time since I had children, Mothers Day has just been like any other Sunday. I have 2 older teenagers, one living at home, one not. They have both sent me "happy mothers day" messages on FB... but otherwise, you wouldn't know it was mothers day. Don't get me wrong, I really, really don't expect gifts, or even cards. Just a bit more acknowledgement than a FB message that it's Mothers' Day. I guess it's just time to face up to the fact that Mum isn't that important to them any more. But it hurts.
i hear you!
i am reflecting on the fact that from 11 i saved my pocket money to buy my mum a card and bunch of flowers. and have done so, as a minimum from that point to this- including my dmil- and i am now 45.
my teenage daughters show no such inclination- following my birthday when they failed to produce even a card, i told them outright that the bank of mum goodwill was empty- i didnt expect much but i did expect a card and a token gift. this is good manners and shows respect and appreciation; bearing in mind the effort expected for their special days.
today they have bought a card each and a small gift. you need to tell them.
I'm sure they'll do more when they get older, at the moment they've got older teenager Important Things to do
Unfortunately, I was in charge of Sunday school, I had a meeting for work, and it is DDs birthday, so I was never going to get much out of Mother's Day.
I got a planted tulip bulb and card (which I did as the Sunday school activities, so did most of myself), otherwise, not even a mention of the day.
I did get to put my feet up (I am the "warm place" for the bread I made this afternoon, it's in a bowl on my lap!) but I have baked biscuits, made lunch, making homemade pizzas and put 2 washes on.
Roll on Monday.
Aww I'm sorry to hear your mothers day wasn't great. I was that daughter last year, my little sister (she is 9) told me that my mum had said "not even a card from my naughty grown up children!" I felt so bad. This year I am a mum myself and I have a whole new respect for my mum, the time will come again when they realise they need to show you some appreciation on mothers day.
thanks Greenfolder, glad I'm not alone. Mine have always done really sweet things for Mother's Day... not expensive things, but thoughtful.
Agent ZigZag, how old are your DCs?
No card or gifts for me today
I agree with greenfolder. They need telling! It's the thought, not the actual thing. We have 3 teenage DCs and I did remind them all week, because I know that I would have been upset if they hadn't thought of me and bought a card and a token present. Luckily, they did remember. This means I don't feel rubbish. I like them to think of me as I think they take me for granted a lot of the time. I think DC are encouraged to be selfish. For example, there's an advert on TV where the girl points and the parent/dad buys. The thought behind it is that you, as a parent, are supposed to get your DC exactly what they ask for. I think that's not a good message for life.
When you're feeling up to it, I would tell your DC that you were a little upset about the fact that they did nothing to mark mother's day. Ask them how they would feel if you did nothing for Easter/tooth fairy, etc. Get them to empathise a bit. I'm sure it's just thoughtlessness.
I did get cards courtesy of the school making them and dh doing something on the computer, but the dc's have generally been a pain in the arse once the 30 seconds of giving mummy cross was over. Dh has been hammering away at a work bench all day and I'm cooking dinner so pretty much like any other day.
We lost Mil a few months ago, and my dm died age years ago so don't feel much like celebrating anyway. Would be nice to be a bit appreciated though.
Awww, I would feel just like you do. I think you should tell them you were a bit hurt by their lack of effort. Some kids are so used to taking Mum for granted, they need a reminder. They're old enough to take it, but I bet deep down you realise how much they love you.
Nothing for me either.
DS (15) hasn't so much as mentioned it. He has cash. There is a shop which sells cards, flowers, chocs a five minute walk away . But nada
Had wine which made me weepy.
thanks. I know they didn't forget, just didn't do anything. Don't get me wrong, we've never done major things for such occasions, but they have usually done something nice like breakfast in bed, home-made cards, or a little thoughtful gift. Spent the morning supporting DD in one of her hobbies, DH has spent the afternoon watching sport, and I just feel really down and undervalued. WOuld have gone out and left them to it but all my mates are doing Mothers Day things, which doesn't help!
cards ffs not cross.
I was tempted to sweep out in dramatic fashion but I couldn't guarantee that it would have any effect so I didn't bother.
Sorry to all those who are feeling a bit shit. Hopefully karma will bite them on the arse!
They're only 12 and 3 YO needtoname
I was just going on what the adults are like that I know, and reminding your mum you love her does seem to get lost at some point before they remember how to do it.
I don't know how people could not do anything, I mean it's shoved down our throats marketing wise for weeks. A card is no effort at all is it!
I think the hardest is that 15 year old DD has always made it a really special day, with homemade cards, or a homemade cake, or wrapping up something of her own she thought I'd like. So am feeling like I've failed as a Mum because I see other Mums, even those with children of the same age, being showered with attention today. Have also now had wine Shrimponastick, which isn't helping and am now in floods.
errr, thanks roastednut. That helps
It's just their age I'm sure, you're not the only one to get nothing. Just tell them it's not on and it's not much to ask to show a bit of appreciation once a year is it.
I commiserate with you all.
This is my first mothers day as a mother. DH did nothing. Apparently he "doesn't believe in those capitalist hallmark holidays"
Obviously, International Women's day has a much more right-on pedigree and that's why he lavished me with attention 2 days ago. Except, oh yeah, he didn't
I sent him to the kitchen at 3pm to make me a fried "breakfast" because this is what I expect on my special day. He did a good job. We are friends again now.
but you shouldn't have to tell them.. have been married for 25 years and a Mum for 19 ..... what's the point if you have to tell them? Doing something because Mum gets upset if they don't isn't the point, really, is it?
Well I've been fuming all day too, my FB newsfeed is full of photos of flowers, cards and eating out. I got a cake what my DS made at school on Friday ! No-one has mentioned going out for dinner (DH, DD 14, DS 9) so I'm sitting thinking that tonight they can have a pizza cooked extra long!
"I guess it's just time to face up to the fact that Mum isn't that important to them any more."
I would just take it as a sign that Mother's Day isn't that important to them rather than that you aren't OP.
I am guessing that in general teenage world it probably doesn't figure much these days.
Don't be friends on Facebook and then they may have to do something inRL.
No going out for dinner here either.
Ah well. Plenty more wine. And gin.
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As per subject - I want to run a stored procedure when a new database is created (using SQL2K).

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This sp creates a default user/pass and role for that database (along the lines of user_<dbname> as per our in house development standards.

Plan A.
Write a trigger on master.dbo.sysdatabases
- But this is bad practice - and the security settings won't let me (if I can change the security - then tell be how).

Plan B.
Some other way

NB.
I cant simply add the user to the model db as the user name is different for every db.

Any ideas?
Forget Plan A! You would need more than one workaround to create a trigger on this system table. And even though it's possible, it is unsupported by MS and not guaranteed to fire. Plan B: Are databases created in your environment "on-the-fly"? Do you really need this or can you implement some standard that the users come up to you with a CREATE DATABASE request, and then you'll do the rest. Also, I don't think in a secure environment, the common user should haev such escalated privileges as creating databases. Can you maybe give some more informations? -- Frank Kalis Microsoft SQL Server MVP http://www.insidesql.de Ich unterstütze PASS Deutschland e.V. http://www.sqlpass.de)
Frank, Thank you for taking the time out to reply. This is a development server, so this was just away of ensuring that the developers follow standards - of course this could checked via peer review - but this makes life easier for me (the manager)! Additionally we are currently creating quite a number of databases on this server so this would be make life easier for everyone. Plan B is for the developer to manually run the stored procedure (post to creating the database) which would create the relevant users and roles - which is looking like the only option at the moment. Rupert
Okay, a development environment is certainly something different. If it crashes, you don't lose valuable data and are able to just restore an image to setup up the environment again. In that case it might be feasible to put a trigger on sysdatabases.
I don't done this what you will read in Example 2 herehttp://www.sqlservercentral.com/columnists/rmarda/letsblockthedba.asp myself yet on sysdatabases, but I've tried once the examples in that article and it worked.

Please allow me to re-emphasise again that this is *no solution* suitable for any production environment! And in case you're moving to SQL Server 2005 soon, I think it won't work either as many thing regarding system tables, permissions... have changed there.

However, if you decide to try this, I would appreciate your feedback here, how it's working. []

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Frank, I now believe that this is impossible (see article below). http://www.sql-server-performance.com/q&a129.asp What ever I do I get the following error message. Server: Msg 229, Level 14, State 5, Procedure trg_SysDatabases, Line 6 CREATE TRIGGER permission denied on object 'sysdatabases', database 'master', owner 'dbo'. Rupert ---------------------------------------- Adriaan, As per the first post: I cant simply add the user to the model db as the user name is different for every db. Rupert
Rupert, read closely through the article, I've referenced. It's kinda nasty hack to the system tables, but doable. []

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Frank, Tried the following - not sure if this is what you were getting at. This allows me to add the trigger - but it doesn't fire ;-( Any more ideas - or am I up the wrong street? Rupert USE Master go EXEC sp_configure 'allow updates', '1' GO RECONFIGURE WITH OVERRIDE GO update sysobjects set xtype='U' WHERE name = 'Sysdatabases' go create trigger trg_BuildSecurity on sysdatabases for insert as ---code goes here---- go update sysobjects set xtype='S' WHERE name = 'Sysdatabases' Go EXEC sp_configure 'allow updates', '0' go RECONFIGURE Go
No, the code looks okay to me. But it seems that now comes into play what I've mentioned in my first reply. No guarantee that they will fire. So, it seems that this method won't work. I can't think of any other method right now. Maybe a small app with one form where the developer enters all relevant information and when hitting OK, you dynamically build your SQL string according to your standards and execute it. -- Frank Kalis Microsoft SQL Server MVP http://www.insidesql.de Ich unterstütze PASS Deutschland e.V. http://www.sqlpass.de)
Look at sp_procoption in BOL. There's only one valid option (at least documented) 'startup' meaning that the sp will execute when SQL Server starts up. Now if only we could set this for when a database is brought online ... I guess your developers will just have to learn to behave and stick to the guidelines.


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So, first the question of how important the deficit is: At this time in our history, not very important. The greater danger, economically speaking, is that we might buy into the austerity religion which is hurting Europe and England so much.
Paul Krugman, not only a Nobel Prize-winning economist but a columnist who makes himself very understandable, has done a fine job of demolishing the austerity arguments and advocating for our concentrating on growing the economy by creating jobs, and I won't rehash his work. Google him and read what he says on the subject.
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We respond thusly to opponents' arguments in order to establish that we respect them and believe they are sincere. I do it; we all tend to in order to get past what they are saying and on to our own concerns. It is acquiescence, placation — in short, a kind of cowardice.
Let's stand up for the very vital argument that now is the time to be making our economy thrive by converting to renewable energy with warlike enthusiasm and repairing our infrastructure (and unlike defense spending, which austerity advocates somehow find is a beneficial jobs program, this is an investment in the future, now at a time when interests rates are low and we can save a lot of future costs cheaply).
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