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About Us
Qualifications and Experience
Jim graduated with a master's degree in Counseling Psychology from John F. Kennedy University in 1997. In addition to being a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Jim has received both levels of EMDR training. He is also trained in Hypnosis from the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis, one of the most well respected organizations for hypnosis training in the country. Jim has extensive training and work experience in several areas:
- Consultant for the Air National Guard for more than six years
- Child Therapy experience in a therapeutic preschool
- Child and Teen Therapy at elementary and middle schools
- Trauma counseling for victims of crime and sexual abuse
- Stress Management for clients, as well as workshops at local companies
- Highly skilled at using Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
- Experience helping students at Santa Clara University Counseling Center
Treatment Philosophy
Based on the specific needs of a client, Jim will determine what type of therapy will be most helpful to you. His objective is to use an approach that can enable you to change obstructive patterns of thinking, feeling and behaving. Using his coaching style, he can empower you to make progress. He likes coming up with action steps, with client agreement, so that work is also done between therapy sessions. In general, he is focused on solving problems and reaching agreed upon goals. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Hypnosis, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Re-processing), and Play Therapy are commonly used to help you reach your goals. Please click here to contact us regarding questions about our approach to counseling.
Professional Association Membership
- SCV-CAMFT, Santa Clara Valley Chapter of CAMFT
- CAMFT, California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
- ASCH, American Society of Clinical Hypnosis
Qualifications and Experience
Ashley completed her master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and Art Therapy from Notre Dame de Namur University in 2004. Since that time she has been counseling children, adolescents
and adults in different settings. She spent six years at CHAC, Community Health Awareness Council, a nonprofit mental health services agency in Mountain View. As a CHAC therapist, Ashley
worked with individuals and groups of kids from kindergarten through 6th grade at Almond Elementary School in Los Altos. She also led workshop for CHAC interns about using art with school-aged
Not only is Ashley a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist but an Art Therapist as well. Using Art Therapy she can help adults gain unique insights about themselves and give children a fun and useful outlet to communicate their feelings. Read below to find out about Ashley's private practice treatment interests.
Treatment Interests
Treatment Philosophy
Using her warm and friendly style, Ashley helps you become engaged in therapy. Ashley helps you identify goals for therapy. She works to help you take advantage of your strengths while looking at your growing edge. Together you will collaborate on areas to work on between sessions. Her special training in art therapy brings a unique method to help you identify and express thoughts and feelings. In addition to Art Therapy, Ashley uses Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Play Therapy depending on your specific needs. Please click here to contact us regarding questions about our approach to counseling.
Professional Association Membership
- CAMFT, California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
Qualifications and Experience
Lauren graduated with a Master's in Counseling Psychology from California Institute of Integral Studies in 2015. She also carries a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Holisitc Health from San Francisco State University. Prior to receiving her master's degree, Lauren had extensive experience working with transitional age youth and adults in a residiential treament setting in San Francisco. Lauren worked for eight years, supporting clients in maintaining stable housing by providing crisis counseling, connecting them to community resources, and helping them gain independence through skill-building and problem-solving techniques.
Since completing her master's degree, Lauren has worked with a diverse population of families, children, teens, adults and older adults (65+) in middle and high school and and non-profit clinic settings in San Francisco and San Mateo Counties. Lauren has extensive training working with individuals adjusting to life transitions, who experience stress, anxiety and depression, as well as mood instability, substance misuse and trauma. Additionally, Lauren has experience helping families overcome cycles of violence and abuse, and has treated children affected by parent relational distress.
Lauren's experience and interests include:
Treatment Philosophy
Lauren consdiers it an honor to support each individual in her capacity as a therapist, and collaborates closely with each client and family to ensure therapy is useful and effecticve in addressing individual concerns and life goals. Lauren engages in a warm and compassionate style, utilizing Humanistic and Existential approaches with Cognitive Behavioral Therapeutic interventions to support clients with identifying and exploring distressing material that may result in unwanted behaviors or outcomes. When working with children, pre-teen and teenage individuals, Lauren utilizes play therapy and talk therapy depending on age and development, individulal needs and goals. Please click here to contact us regarding questions about our approach to counseling.
|Rosalie Smith, LMFT
Clinical Associate
Qualifications and Experience
Rosalie graduated with her master's degree in Clinical Psychology from San Jose State University in 2012. She also holds a bachelor's degree in Psychology from University of California, Santa Cruz, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude.
Since completing her graduate degree, Rosalie has worked for four years in a variety of mental health settings include clinics and schools providing individual, couples' and family counseling. While at the Healing Center- YWCA of Silicon Valley, she worked with clients dealing with trauma, depression, anxiety, grief and life transitions. She also has experience working as a school-based counselor at two elementary schools in Palo Alto as well as San Jose Middle School.
Rosalie's clinical interests and experience include the following:
- Adults and adolescents
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
- Couples Counseling
- Depression
- Grief and loss
- Low self-esteem
- Phase of life transitions
- Relational problems
- Social Skills
- Stress management
- Trauma
Treatment Philosophy
Rosalie is committed to making therapy the most effective and positive experience for each client she works with. She values the importance of a strong therapeutic relationship in order to assist the client in identifying and working towards their goals and values. Rosalie utilizes Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy in order to create change in negative thinking and unhealthy behaviors. In addition, she incorporates humanistic and existential values to highlight clients' personal values and work towards self-growth and exploration. Please click here to contact us regarding questions about our approach to counseling.
Professional Association Membership
SCV-CAMFT, Santa Clara Valley Chapter of CAMFT
CAMFT, California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
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It is important to choose the top and best real estate agent for your dream house. But finding the one is a complex step. The real estate agent you will finalize will be responsible for your home entirely. With the need for home, there are many builders and real estate agents in the market and in the cut-throat competition, it is difficult to choose the reliable and trustworthy of them.
It is really important to be extremely careful and one must do extensive research to find the best builder who delivers the world-class services. One has saved life savings for the dream home, so it is important to take time and choose the real estate agent that is best and is superior as compared to the competitors. Don't forget to compare the quotes and choose the one that is in alliance with your needs.
Have a glance at the important tips that pick the best real estate agent for your home.
- Experience
Best things come with experience. Analyzing how much the agent is experienced says a lot about his efficiency and check for references if any. If the realtor is in the industry since a long time and has continuously delivered both quality and service, then it is good.
A professional real estate agent will have a piece of extensive knowledge about the industry. This way you can be assured that someone is having ample experience.
- Success rate:
Connect with the old clients and check for the villas or flats they have bought or sold through that agent. This will be a direct reflection of the scale of operation, reliability, quality, and workmanship.
- Understanding Your Needs
We all have different priorities and look for something different in our dream home. Hence, it is important to have a one-to-one discussion first and opt for the one that is in alliance with the budget and amenities.
- Feedback From Previous Clients
Try to connect with the old clients and you will feel more relieved. The more the number of happy clients, the more authentic builder is. Having a conversation will help you in judging the quality of their service.
- Professional Team
The Real Estate Agent you are choosing should comprise of a team of experts and professionals who are having an in-depth information so as to clear all the queries. The team should follow a balanced approach and should not make you run from person to person.
- Accreditation's and licenses:
The real estate agent should be licensed properly with the legal authentication and certification from the reputed organizations. His reputation in the market will show the authenticity and involvement with the local organizations.
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February 08, 2013 at 12:08 PM
OTTAWA and GATINEAU, QC, Jan. 24, 2013 /CNW/ - Today, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) announced enhancements to 911 services that will enable Canadians who have hearing or speech impairments to communicate with 911 call centres via text message. Telephone and wireless companies must upgrade their networks to support this new feature by January 24, 2014.
The CRTC's decision follows a 2012 trial to assess the feasibility of rolling out such a feature on a national basis. The trial involved the participation of telecommunications companies, Canadians with hearing or speech impairments and 911 call centres in Vancouver, Toronto, Peel Region and Montreal.
"Services such as 911 are critical to the health and safety of all Canadians," said Jean-Pierre Blais, Chairman of the CRTC. "This initiative is a perfect example of how technology can be used to improve access to 911 services for Canadians with disabilities. I would like to thank those who participated in last year's trial. Its success convinced us that expanding the initiative across the country is not only possible, but also in the public interest."
As the service becomes available in different municipalities, Canadians with hearing or speech impairments must register their mobile phone number with their wireless service provider, and ensure that they have a compatible mobile phone. In the event of an emergency, they must first dial 911, and the emergency call centre will automatically receive notification to initiate a conversation by text message.
This feature will only be available in those areas where municipal and provincial governments have made the necessary changes to their 911 call centres.
For people who are not deaf, hard of hearing or do not have speech impairments, a telephone voice call is still the only way to receive assistance during an emergency situation. Furthermore, the CRTC reminds Canadians that text messages sent to "911" do not reach emergency services.
The CRTC will examine the future of Canadian 911 services in 2014-2015. To prepare for this review, it has appointed National Commissioner Timothy Denton to conduct research on current 911 services and the issues related to the provision of such services on next-generation telecommunications networks. His recommendations will be taken into consideration when the CRTC begins its review.


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5 Financial Resolutions To Improve Your Fiscal Health
Many people kick off the New Year by cleaning out their closets or starting a new fitness routine. Everyone should also have financial resolutions on their list. One of the best gifts you can give yourself and your family is to put a priority on improving your financial situation this year.
Here are five financial resolutions to make this year.
Save More Than You Spend
It sounds so simple. If your expenses are higher than your income, it will be almost impossible to meet any other financial goals. But the goal remains hard to achieve. Neil Ellington from Consumer Education Services notes that people chronically underestimate the amount of money they spend each month. Therefore, he recommends writing down all expenses for 30 days.
Once you have completed a spending log, review your monthly expenditures to identify and plug your spending leaks. "Everyone has them - those little leaks will let the money flow out without your truly being aware of it, such as eating out, daily coffee or impulse spending," said Ellington. He then recommends using the information to create a spending plan for monthly expenses.
Have An Emergency Fund
The recent recession has shown that personal financial situations can change quickly. The sudden loss of a job or a major injury can cause substantial financial stress. "Create an emergency fund with enough to cover at least 9 to 12 months' worth of monthly expenses," said Harrine Freeman author of How to Get Out of Debt: Get an "A" Credit Rating for Free. "This will prevent you from getting into debt."
Use a spending plan to calculate the exact amount of money you need to have on hand to pay expenses.
Once you know how much you need for your emergency fund, determine how much more you need to save each month or week to reach your goal. Create an automatic transfer to your savings account from either your checking account or direct deposit to help build your fund. If you receive a raise or a gift of cash, save the additional income instead of increasing your spending habits.
Once you have met your emergency fund goal, direct the money you were saving towards retirement or other financial goals instead of increasing your spending.
Evaluate Your Retirement Savings
If you are not currently saving for retirement, your top priority this year should be contributing to a workplace retirement plan or other personal retirement plan. Even contributing a small percentage of each paycheck will have a significant impact in the future because of compounding interest. Your goal should be to increase your contribution over time as your income increases.
Contribute at least the maximum amount that your employer matches so that you are capitalizing on your own contribution.
If you are already saving for your retirement, assess your contribution levels and your projected savings by retirement age to determine if you need to increase your contribution. Maliz Beams, CEO of ING U.S. Retirement, also recommends eliminating any idle or orphaned retirement accounts from previous employers. "Evaluate rollover and IRA consolidation options, which can generally help to lower custodian fees, enhance portfolio management, reduce paperwork and improve beneficiary designation planning," Beams said in an interview. (For more information, see What You Need To Know About An IRA Investment.)
Make Estate Planning A Priority
Thinking about who will take care of your children or how your assets will be distributed if you die is never pleasant. However, it is important to have a will to provide financial security for your loved ones. If you do not have a will, make it a priority to draw up a will this year. For basic estates, you can use an online website to create a will. However, you should visit an estate planning attorney for more complicated situations. (For more information, see Everything You Need To Know About Wills and Estate Planning.)
If you already have a will, set some time aside to review the will with your spouse to make sure it reflects your current wishes. Evaluate if the people named as guardians of your children are still the best choice. Verify that all beneficiaries of your estate are still the desired recipients and that all are currently living.
Give a copy of your new or updated will to several family members for safekeeping and also keep a copy at your home. Additionally, create a list of all bank accounts, monthly bills, retirement accounts and insurance policies to help your family continue paying your bills and distribute your assets quickly in the event of your death. Keep a copy of the list at your home so you can easily update it. Make sure to tell a family member where it is located.
Talk More About Money
Money can be a hard topic to talk about, but having open conversations about finances with your loved ones can be important to both your future and theirs.
One of the most important gifts you can give the children in your life is a healthy attitude about money and the tools to make sound financial decisions. Teach children living in your home how to manage money on a small scale through weekly allowances, saving for a coveted toy or working on the family budget. Have honest conversations with adult children or grandchildren this year about money mistakes and successes that you have made during your life. Take the time to listen to any concerns or questions that they may have. (To learn more, see Teaching Your Children About Money.)
If your parents are senior citizens or nearing retirement age, talk with them about their financial wishes as they age and get a clear picture of their finances. You should also make sure that you or a close family member has all of their financial account information and a copy of their will to alleviate stress if they pass away.
While it is easy to view financial resolutions as a one-time goal or something to check off your list, spend time throughout the year measuring your progress and making adjustments. Think about any personal financial goals that you have and create additional resolutions that are meaningful to your situation.
- Neil Ellington, Consumer Education Services
- Harrine Freeman, H.E. Freeman Enterprises
- Maliz Beams, ING U.S. Retirement


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Instagram is a social networking site where sharing videos and photos with friends and family have been made extremely easy but it has other additional benefits if you have a business advertising account. Although such social sites have been drastically gaining a negative image for being too time-consuming and inciting low productivity. However, Instagram can indeed be a treat if you have a business based account and is extremely convenient.
Platforms of Instagram may help you connect to the international global markets and potential customers but it can be used in even more convenient ways within your own country. Also targeting your account to specific countries can increase your chances of success, given that your business may best benefit that geographical based target populations.
How to gain such targeted followers?
- Scheduling your posts:
One of the most efficient ways to gain your goal is by posting at scheduled times. Scheduling your posts not only helps to gain overall followers but if your keep the timings of your posts to be according to the top most activity hours, it is bound to increase your followers of that specific geographical area. Almost every day, more users are turning on Instagram this may be being beneficial but there are equal chances of your posts not appearing on the users feeds as frequently as you want them to. Hence according to the majority of the audience featured in your profile and the basic population you look forward to target, you need to post at times of their specific maximum activity on Instagram.
- Target content:
If you are aiming for a specific audience of nationality, you need to make some changes to your content to attract them. Every country has their own traditions, cultures, film and cinema with their own famous individuals. Thus if for an example if you own a business account and you need to advertise a product, you could make ads including their most prized jewels in the film industry or other things which are the closest to the hearts of that specific nation so the citizens will be able to relate to your ad and thus product.
- Hashtags:
No matter the context of your posts, including the hashtags features takes you a long way. This is something you connect with your posts as a link to other posts, as an opportunity to leave a breadcrumb trail for potential instagram followers which can purcahsed from instaboostgram to end up on your posts. Hence again, by using hashtags relevant to your target population will lead you on and them to you.
- Stay Active:
If you desire to be approachable and obviously, popular among other social media brands, staying active is the key. Thus In order to do so, you need to post on a regular basis, also on scheduled times. This will allow you to pop up as few of the first posts when your audience opens their applications. However, the thin line between posting regularly and spamming needs not to be crosses. Nobody likes spam.


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Phil Lord and Chris Miller Explore Multiple Brick-Verses with 'LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part'
Lord and Miller are at it again with the "LEGO" sequel: breaking the rules of animation and storytelling to shake up the industry.
Lord and Miller are at it again with the "LEGO" sequel: breaking the rules of animation and storytelling to shake up the industry.
Annie and ADG winner, Justin Thompson, was the architect behind the trippy "Into the Spider-Verse," which appears destined for Oscar glory.
Phil Lord and Chris Miller's follow-up to their animated hit is a flat re-mix that tells kids sometimes everything's not awesome — and that's okay.
Co-directors Peter Ramsey, Bob Persichetti, and Rodney Rothman reveal how they said hello to Miles Morales and goodbye to Stan Lee.
Introducing Miles Morales to the big screen entailed creating a moving comic book visual style that broke Sony's pipeline.
The "LEGO Movie" producers redefine Spidey on the big screen as a superhero of color while breaking the rules of CG animation at Sony.
She also includes what may be a dig at her former directors.
Crew members close to production tell The Wall Street Journal that Howard shot scenes in an hour that Phil Lord and Chris Miller would spend an entire day directing.
The directors will take executive producer credit on "Solo: A Star Wars Story' and are creating a unique Marvel experience with "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse."
The anonymous actor admits to Vulture that bringing an acting coach on set to help Ehrenreich channel Harrison Ford worked in the film's favor.
The director and producer of the latest "Star Wars" entry are ready to clear the air just a little bit about the film's behind-the-scenes drama.
Bryan Singer has been fired from the Queen biopic "Bohemian Rhapsody," and joins a long list of directors who have been removed from sets during production.


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I've always dreamed about owning a Harley Davidson, ever since Arnold Schwarzenegger jumped off a bridge in Terminator 2.
It's just one of those evocative American brands that says, freedom, individualism, and rebellion. As well as a brand that claims to offer a sense of community, where all riders are equal.
So why is the brand struggling to attract younger individuals who are looking for adventure, experiences and a way to express themselves.
Is the problem really just a generation gap and lack of affordability? Or is there something much deeper going on?
For me, there are three big factors affecting the brand.
Spending power
There is no doubt that the recession has had a huge impact on the spending habits of 21 – 35 year olds. This audience can barely afford to get on the housing ladder, let alone buy a car or a bike.
And that could get even worse for Harley Davidson, if the European Union imposes new tariffs on American products, making them even more expensive.
Thankfully that has not happened yet, and it is possible to buy a Harley Davidson, Street Rod, from just £99 per month with a £1000 deposit.
Surely the 2.8 million people still living at home can afford that. So what else are they spending their money on?
Status symbols today
Owning a car or bike used to provide a sense of freedom for young adults. Giving them ways to connect with friends, establish their own independence and give them a decent amount of distance from their parents.
These day's 21-35 year olds don't need cars or bikes to achieve this.
• They have grown up with computers, mobile phones and the internet.
• They can connect with friends 24/7.
• They can now develop their own identities and express their individualism through social media.
• They can even become a different version of themselves online with free roaming computer games like Dynasty Warriors and Kingdom Come.
In fact what some brands have failed to realise is that the cars and bikes are no longer the only vehicles to freedom. Technology has changed how a whole generation define their personal identities.
This is why we are now seeing so many car brands, integrating technology and apps into their cars, enabling people to stay connected.
A recent study by Mintel found that 41 percent of people aged between 21 – 35 say that they are interested in having the newest technological innovations in their next car. With 70 percent saying they are willing to pay extra for an infotainment system, in comparison to 30 % of baby boomers.
This doesn't make it any easier for Harley. I mean, there isn't exactly any space on the drag style bars for a touchscreen. But it does gives us a way to reach and engage the audience like never before and drive more consideration for the brand.
And then there is the Trump effect
This audience didn't grow up with big American brands like Ford or Harley Davidson. So they have less affinity and less loyalty to them.
And even if they were to buy a bike are they going to choose a big, loud, chrome Harley-Davidson or a high-tech Ducati? Given their appetite for technology.
Go one step further, are they going to buy an American Bike over a British made Triumph Bonneville? Which David Beckham proudly shows off on Instagram.
Harley Davidson built it's brand on freedom, individualism, and rebellion. Is this promise still credible from a country, led by a man who wants to build a wall. I hope it still can be.
But if UK visitor numbers to the US are anything to go by I would certainly be worried if I worked in Harley Davidson's marketing department. According to the data from Kayak – Brits are falling out of love with America in a major way. Searches for flights to key US destinations have fallen off a cliff when it comes to holidays in 2017. Down over 58% in some places.
So what does this mean for a brand who embody the American way? That is being eroded with every Trump Tweet?
What should the brand do to win the hearts and minds of new younger individuals, who have no affinity to the brand.
How can Harley Davidson turn it around?
Stand for something for millennials
Firstly, this fantastic brand needs to stand for something again and create a credible role our lives. And to do that it needs to re-define what freedom really means in a technology driven world.
The brand doesn't need to compete with technology and social media, by asking people to switch it all off and hit the road.
The brand should become the enabler to do more of it.
Helping our freedom loving individuals to go to more places, have more experiences, create more content and share it. Just imagine how much more interesting their instagram feeds will be.
Extend the idea further and the brand could consider creating it's own autonomous drones for riders to create amazing shots or even placing cameras on roads that recognise Harley number plates, sending pictures to their Instagram feeds.
At the very least the brand should create an app that maps out how much of the UK someone has explored and reward those people who have made the most of their individual freedom. And bringing riders together as groups. Something that has worked well for Strava.
The brand need to use Brexit to their advantage
In an era where walls are being built. And the freedom of movement is being restricted. The brand also has a huge opportunity to connect emotionally with 21 – 35 year olds.
75% of which voted to REMAIN in the European Union. And are still at odds with their parents and grand parents who decided to vote LEAVE
But when you actually think about it. The Brexit situation is perfect for a brand like Harley Davidson, because it gives us something new, to rebel against.
And when you read Harley's positioning statement it actually talks about 'joining a gang of cowboys, in an era of decreasing personal freedom'
So, if I was Harley Davidson I would be far more vocal about the fact that you can rent a Harley Davidson. And take on even more of the zip-car sharing approach.
Or else they could just wait for the 'inheritance boom' to hit in the UK, where a whole generation will be left record sums of money from their parents and grandparents who voted to LEAVE.
It would certainly be a lot of fun coming up with a finance deal, based on spending the inheritance money to get our freedom back.
We just need to make sure the brand is top of the consideration list when that happens.
Creating an experience that creates consideration
If you step inside a Harley Davidson showroom the experience is pretty good. If you step inside one that is. The truth of the matter is that Harley is not high on the consideration list. So it is unlikely to be a destination. Instead the brand and local dealers should interrupt the shopping experience by creating experimental retail and artistic pop ups in areas that freedom loving generations hang out.
The brand should make it feel exciting and inclusive and create a sense of community, where all visitors feel like equals. Much more like social media platforms and their own community.
Because there is no doubt the product looks and sounds amazing. The brand feels authentic. And if anything else, just getting up close to this brand will plant that seed in your head that freedom awaits.
So what would I do if was Harley?
The brand has two choices. It can either stick to its guns, stay traditional and hope that the 'inheritance boom' kicks in soon, Trump doesn't start a trade war, and University fees are scrapped. And maybe the baby boomers will even pass on the keys to the next generation.
Or this amazing brand, with an incredible brand history, can decide to re-define what freedom really means in a technology driven world. And find a new way to create an emotional connection with the next generation of riders.
Who lets face it have just had their freedom restricted by the LEAVE vote, and I sense are ready to rebel.
I hope its the latter. Let's ride.
About the Author:
Guy Bradbury is founding and creative partner at creative agency Atomic London.


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Nixon and Cannabis sprinkled with a little racism equals Class 1 controlled substance for a plant
You know sometimes it is absolutely insane if you know the history of our laws. The laws we follow today have a bit of a strange beginning at times. You see Nixon made Cannabis a Class I Drug. I would naturally assume that it had something to do with how dangerous this "plant" is. Well that is not it. Basically Nixon might have been slightly racist! Lets did a bit deeper.
If you agree with the laws that make Cannabis illegal you can thank President Nixon, the DEA & US Prison Industry for Classifying Cannabis as a Schedule I Drug. The year of 1970 Nixon placed cannabis as a Class 1 drug. This placement was only meant to be temporary while he begin to have it studied. Class 1 is a classification for the most dangerous controlled substance. THE MOST DANGEROUS! Not quite. Cannabis has not always been illegal. It has been around for centuries. It's been used to treat many ailments and most commonly used as an anti-inflammatory. Chinese Emperor Fu Hsi once recommended marijuana as medicine. The Hebrews once wrote of it as a 'holy anointing oil.' The Egyptians used it as an anti-inflammatory agent; the Indians, an anesthetic. Of course after the effects of the cannabis plant was tested it was suggested in 1972 by the National Commission on Marijuana and Drug Abuse, that cannabis prohibition end, which would remove it from Schedule I. President Nixon knew what the evidence showed BUT he refused to remove it as a Class 1 controlled substance even though his very own appointed commission said otherwise. Cannabis is still today in the same classification as heroine and cocaine. Now if you are like me you are wondering why in the world if he knew that the evidence showed this plant to be beneficial why would he not release it for the public to utilize. Well the answer is…………… Nixon's war on drugs targeted the hippies and the blacks. So today in 2018 we are still following a law that literally makes a plant a Class 1 controlled substance. There you go, now you know. While Marijuana is still today a class 1, CDB which comes from the Hemp plant is not. The reason being is it contains less than .3% THC. To order your LEGAL full spectrum cannabis oil and to move towards a bigger awareness in the right click the link below! We are on our way to legalization and I personally cant wait for this day! Let me be your dealer!


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The primary function of this piece of plant is to excavate above its own track or wheel level. They are available as a universal power unit based machine or as a hydraulic purpose designed unit. These machines can usually excavate any type of soil except rock which needs to be loosened, usually by blasting, prior to excavation. Face shovels generally require attendant haulage vehicles for the removal of spoil and a low loader transport lorry for travel between sites. Most of these machines have a limited capacity of between 300 and 400 mm for excavation below their own track or wheel level.
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May 3-5, 2019 Friday evening until Sunday lunch time
A beautiful hacienda in Arivaca, Arizona, about an hour south of Tucson. Located on 20 acres of gorgeous high desert, near the Coronado National Forest and the Buenos Aires Wildlife Refuge.
All folks who identify as womxn/women are welcome. This retreat is intended for individuals who have experienced trauma and are interested in deepening their healing work in a small and supportive community.
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Non-refundable deposit of $150 due by April 30. Second payment is due before retreat begins (Friday, May 3). We are offering this retreat at an accessible rate to allow womxn of all backgrounds to participate, including a sliding scale. If your means permits it and you would like to make a donation toward future retreats and a scholarship fund, please choose the Pay if Forward option.
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Our Sages tell us that when Nebuchadnezzar threw Hanania, Mishael, and Azaria into the fiery furnace and saw them miraculously emerge alive, he was so overwhelmed that he began praising Hashem. "How great are G-d's signs, how mighty His wonders. His kingship is a kingship over all the world, and His dominion for all generations" (Daniel 3:33). An angel then came and silenced him by slapping him in the face. (Sanhedrin 92b)
In order to better understand this incident, we need to look at King David, the sweet singer of Israel. King David not only praised Hashem in times of deliverance, but he also praised Him in the midst of great adversity. "I will remember my singing in the night" (T'hillim 77:7). "From the ends of the earth I will call out to You" (ibid. 61:3). "With praises I will call upon Hashem and be delivered from my foes" (ibid. 18:4). Rashi explains that King David was so sure that Hashem would deliver him, that he was able to praise Hashem even before the deliverance!
Only a person like King David has the merit to praise Hashem when he sees Hashem's wonders. Only a person who can fulfill, "Trouble and sorrow I encounter… I will call upon the Name of Hashem" (ibid. 116:3-4). A person like King David always looks upon his Father in Heaven, and clings to Him in both good times and bad. Even when seeing no possible hope of salvation, his emuna is strong and he does not complain. He waits and hopes for Hashem, knowing that in His hands alone lies his deliverance. Ein od milvado! There is none besides Him! The prayers from this type of person are precious to Hashem.
But the evil Nebuchadnezzar only praised Hashem when he saw His wonders. After all, he was silenced by a slap! The Kotzker Rebbe explains that the angel came and slapped him in the face, as if to say, "Now let's see if you can praise G-d after you have been slapped in the face!" (Sheirit Menachem, parashat Acharei)
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Back in the 1880s, North Brother Island was purchased to house the Riverside Hospital where patients with contagious diseases were meant to be treated. Of the many people to arrive at Riverside, the most famous was Mary Mallon, who would go down in history as "Typhoid Mary" and, according to Atlas Obscura, carry the "unfortunate distinction of being the United States' first documented asymptomatic carrier of the bacteria that causes typhoid fever."
Typhoid Mary, who had worked as a cook in New York before being quarantined on North Brother Island, was seemingly in perfect health. Later tests proved though that Mallon carried the typhoid bacteria that had infected seven of the eight families she had worked for. Refusing to believe that she was in fact ill, Mallon left Riverside Hospital and continued to cook, only spreading the disease further. In 1915, Typhoid Mary was forcibly quarantined once again, living out her days on North Brother Island until her death in 1938.
After Mallon's death, Riverside Hospital shuttered its doors until the Second World War, when the hospital sprang back to life to house war veterans. In the 1950s, after the war, Riverside Hospital was reincarnated once more as a drug treatment facility for heroin addicts who were allegedly locked in rooms until they were clean. By the 1960s, Riverside Hospital had run its course, becoming corrupt and eventually being forced to close.
Today, the remains of Riverside Hospital are left to the elements on North Brother Island. The hospital's ruins—once teeming with life—are now eerily deserted, wrapped in overgrown shrubbery and enveloped by the woods. North Brother is inaccessible to visitors today, with NYC Parks only granting access to the island for researchers and, on occasion, press.
As the endless flow of New York life builds up around North Brother, the island serves as an endless reminder of the ghost of the city's past.


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Introduction: How to Shorten Your Shoelaces When They've Become Too Long to Single Tie
If you are a person like me who wears athletic shoes most of the time, you most certainly have to deal with the annoying problem of shoelace growth. Over the lifetime of the shoe, everything stretches. The lace holes will elongate bringing them closer and closer together. This results in shoelaces that must be double or even triple tied in order to avoid catching them on something. Here is an easy fix for this problem.
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Step 1: What You Will Need
- Small diameter heat shrink tubing
- Hot air gun or similar heat source
- Super (Krazy) glue
- Scissors
Most hardware stores carry heat shrink tubing, but in black only. If you want your aglets (that's what the ends of your shoelaces are called) to remain clear, or white you will have to spend a few extra bucks and get an assorted pack from Radio Shack. The part number is 278-1610. The assorted pack will provide you with a lifetime supply of tubing for shoe lace shortening.
Step 2: Find Your Shoes
If you are like me, when your shoes are not on your feet, they are hard to find so go find them now. Once found, put one on and single tie them just like you did the first day you got them. Remove the shoe without untying it and place it on your work surface. Allow the extra lace to splay out to sides of the shoe
Step 3: Select and Cut the Tubing
Cut a piece of the shrink tubing to a length of approx. 3/4 inch (20mm). The ideal piece of tubing should just be able to slide over the existing aglet.
Step 4: Slide the Tubing Into Place and Secure It
Work the tubing all the way down the lace into approximately the same position it was in on the day you purchased the shoes. Once in place, use your heat gun (preferred) or similar hot air producing device to shrink it. An open flame is not recommended.
Step 5: Cut Off the Extra Length
Using scissors, cut the lace at a point that includes a small bit of the tubing. This will ensure that your new aglet will have a nice flush end.
Step 6: Glue Into Place
Place a small drop of super glue on the end of the new aglet allowing it to "wick" into the lace. Place a second drop of super glue where the lace enters the aglet. Allow to dry. This step will prevent your new aglets from slipping off over time.
Step 7: Repeat the Same Steps for the Other Lace and the Laces on the Other Shoe
Congratulations! You no longer have the daily annoyance of having to tie your shoes twice as much as necessary.
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when do use krazy glue??
Ditto bunnydeath , I also thought the same thing.
Sir 2xlbu4u , I have fought this beast many times, and being the idiot I am, the answer was in front of me the whole time... Thank you so much! The perfect need I have of your post, is the grandchildren and kids...kids now days are doing wild stuff with their laces like they did in the 80's and 90's, and they don't like the knot in the middle, or the cut in half, it 'frizzes' they tell me. Yours produces a clean, professional solution... Brilliant!
I shorten my shoe laces by several inches by tying a double knot dubbed by its inventor as "Ian's Secure Knot". It has the added benefit of keeping the knots from opening while walking, yet is almost as easy to undo as a regular knot. Learn to tie it with step-by-step illustrated instructions at Ian Fieggen's site, http://www.fieggen.com/shoelace/secureknot.htm.
I shorten my shoelaces by marking where they need to be cut, painting that area on the shoelace with an oil-based polyurethane. Let the poly dry overnight and then cut. The polyurethane gets absorbed into the fibers and hardens and binds them together so no replacement aglet is needed.
Sounds cool. Have you tried plastidip? I works really well when you need to cut stranded rope. I work it in with a brush, let dry, cut, and then a final dip.
Good idea--especially if you wanted a colored aglet.
I wanted to add that if you were in a hurry, you could "harden" the shoelace before cutting with superglue instead of oil-based polyurethane. I tend to use the poly because that's generally what I have on hand.
Great idea, cutting the shoe lace in half when shoe is new, will prolong the life of the shoe lace.
You can get a pack of assorted heat shrink at Harbor freight Tools for about $2.00.
Thanks. I love Harbor freight Tools and they are opening stores on the east coast now!
What a great idea! I've always just cut the lace in the middle and tied them together so the knot is at the bottom middle of the shoe. this is much nicer.
Yup.. I used to do that too. But that ugly knot.really bugged me so I had to think of something better
That's a good idea. Quick & Easy!
Excellent instructable - well explained and shot! Thanks so much for this.
You are welcome. It is my first one. The collective intelligence of the people who contribute to this site is supreme so I felt that I had to put forth a solid effort right out of the gate
buy shorter laces
the short sulution is this:
take out the shoelace
fold in 2
cut the folded site off and tie together
put the lace back in the shoe
takes about 1 min
no glue...............
I've always thought it was odd that even though (almost) everyone has shoelaces, that most people don't know what aglets* are called.
*it's not even in the dictionary the spellchecker uses in Chrome...silly red line :p
At first, I thought this had to be the stupidest instructable EVER. Then I read it. GREAT WAY TO DO IT. THANKS.
Double plus good idea!
Good tip. (sorry for the pun)
I tend to shorten ONE lace, but twice as far.
Have y'all added the glue before shrinking?


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This rillette of herring and anchovies gives a Dutch twist to a traditionally French dish. Pairing it with our typical Dutch White Ale – full of refreshing citrus and fragrant fruit – brings out the salinity of this dish.
Red Herring Rillettes, Balsamic Beetroot, Apple and Horseradish
Main | Serves 2
2 smoked herring
2 tb (soft) butter
2 tb crème fraiche
2 canned anchovy fillet
Half a lemon
a few drops of tabasco (to taste)
Worchester sauce (to taste)
chives to garnish
1 cooked beetroot
2 tb balsamic vinegar
1 tbs of honey
3 tb olive oil
1 sour apple
1 tb horseradish
2 slices of multigrain bread
This is how you make it
1. Mash the herring, butter, anchovies, and creme fraiche with a fork, keeping some structure of the herring.
2. Season with lemon, tabasco, Worchester sauce, chives, salt and pepper.
3. Now make the dressing by mixing the balsamic vinegar, honey and olive oil.
4. Cut the beetroot in cubes of half a centimetre.
5. Mix the beetroot and the dressing and leave in the fridge for at least a few hours.
6. Cut the apple in same sized cubes as the beetroot, and mix with the horseradish.
7. Toast the bread and generously apply the rillette.
8. Garnish with the apple and beetroot.
Serve with a Lowlander White Ale
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Varsity Tutors is an American-based tutoring service that serves only students in the U.S. It was founded in 2007 and is one of the older, more established tutoring services. Originally only an in-home tutoring service, it still maintains offices in many major cities in the U.S. Now that it is also on the web, it has expanded its services. This Varsitytutors.com review is the result of our thorough study of the company's website, Varsitytutor customer reviews that we found on the web, on-site Varsity Tutors testimonials, and our own contact with the company.
The following is a summary of what we found.
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Varsity Tutors offers two types of services – academic tutoring, elementary school through college, and test prep for both college-bound and graduate school admissions candidates.
The company offers in-home or "meet-up" face-to-face, online, mobile, and instant tutoring (24/7). Students can set up this tutoring by calling the toll-free number. Or, if they reside in one of the cities where the company has a center, they can call a local number.
The process is simple. Once a student contacts the company, a suitable tutor is assigned, and the student works directly with that tutor for a designated number of sessions or hours. Payment is made to the company which takes a commission and then pays the tutor.
Pricing System and Discounts
Varsitytutors prices are not published on the site. Instead, a student or parent must request the type of tutoring needed, and prices will then be emailed to them. When we placed a request, at the high school level, we were quoted $30 per hour. Obviously, there are no discounts or Varsity Tutors promo codes offered.
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There do not appear to be issued with security. From all of the Varsitytutors reviews we have read, no one raised the issue of either personal or financial information being compromised.
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These are rather moot points, given that tutors do not actually provide written products to their students, and given that there are no deliveries made, this factor is not important.
As far as the quality of tutors is concerned, the company does publicize profiles of their tutors, and they range from college students to individuals with graduate degrees. One disappointing item here: the company advertises that its tutors come from such schools as Harvard, Yale, and Stanford. When we reviewed tutor profiles, we could not find one from those institutions. This exaggeration reduces credibility and is not necessary.
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We have mixed feelings about this company. VarsityTutors reviews on the web are mixed. We do not like the fact that they exaggerate the credentials of their tutors. As we completed our Varsity Tutors review, our feelings were mixed too. Overall, our Varsitytutors.com rating is "Fair."


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News (6th May)
Fitzgerald Cup Champions
The CBS won its third successive Fitzgerald Cup on Monday last when our under-17 hurlers defeated Nenagh CBS by 19 points to 16 in what was a very close and exciting game. Thurles led by 9 points to 8 at half-time but Nenagh started the second half strongly building up a three point lead with fifteen minutes to go. Thurles rallied however and went on to win by three points. The entire team played very well on the day with Peter Melbourne, Devon Ryan and Max Hackett in particular turning in fine performances. Our Fitzgerald 'B' panel also tasted success last week, overcoming Borrisokane to reach the Plate final where they will face either Killenaule or Cashel. Frank Hanafin, Mark Stakelum and Chris Munroe all impressed as the CBS surged to a 2-22 to 2-11 victory. Well done to both panels.
On Thursday, the 26th of April, our second year basketball team competed in the All-Ireland Play-off series. The team, which has great potential, won its games against Crosshaven and Castleknock but unfortunately wasbeaten by four points by Gaelcholaiste Chiarrai of Tralee and so did not progress in the competition. Thanks to all the parents for their support on the day and well done to the lads on their valiant effort.
Transition Year History and Geography Trip
On Thursday, the 26th of April , our transition year students travelled to Belfast for their history and geography overnight trip. That morning they visited the impressive and enlightening Titanic Centre where they learnt about the building of the Titanic and the history of the Harland and Wolff shipbuilding yard and the White Star Shipping Line. In the afternoon the pupils participated in guided tours of both the Falls Road and the Shankill Road, where they viewed murals and were told about the city's violent recent history by guides who themselves had been involved in 'The Troubles'. It was an eye-opening and fascinating experience for the pupils. They also visited Crumlin Road Gaol. On the following day the students visited the world-famous basalt columns of The Giant's Causeway before crossing the Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge in scenic Ballintoy.
First Year Science Trip
Continuing with the northern theme, our first year Science Club members travelled to Belfast last Monday to visit the W5 Interactive Discovery Centre, a highlight of which was an entertaining demonstration based on chemical reactions. While in Belfast the students also checked out the Titanic Centre and partook of a guided tour of the city.
Track and Field Athletics
Our track and field athletes amassed an impressive haul of 26 medals ( 15 gold, 6 silver, 5 bronze) at the Tipperary Track and Field Championships on Wednesday, the 25th of April in Templemore. They are now preparing for the East Munster competition which will be held on the 11th of May. We wish them the best of luck.
Well done to our under-19 squash team on finishing as runners-up in the recent All-Ireland competition. The team, which consisted of Dylan O Shaughnessy, Joe Hynes, Donnacha Quirke and Killian Cullinane, defeated the Connacht champions in the semi-final but unfortunately lost out to Leinster in the final.
Croke Cup Final
Our Croke Cup panel lost out to Nenagh in the competition final on Wednesday last. Nenagh led by 11 points to 5 at the break and went on to win by 16 points to 11. Despite the loss there were some fine performances on the day with Liam McCormack, in particular, putting in an eye-catching display.
Art Exhibition
On Thursday last our fifth and sixth year art students visited Tipperary print artist, Alice Maher's exhibition at The Source. The pupils really enjoyed the 'Vox Materia' exhibition which explored the themes of language, embodiment, agency and autonomy.
Under-15 Football
Strong performances from Conor Phelan and Cillian McDonagh were not enough for the under-15 football team which was beaten by Roscrea in the semi-final on Friday, the 27th of April.


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The methods and theory of Quaternary research, stressing the processes of interaction between the geosphere and biosphere. Topics include dating methods, paleoenvironmental studies, glaciation and global change, geological hazards, interdisciplinary research and applied studies, particularly the influence for engineering design.
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Bachelor of Commerce (H)
The Bachelor of Commerce (B. Com) offered by ARKA JAIN University is particularly tailor-made program to meet the needs of industry and commerce. This course is designed to prepare students for the challenges in the global business environment and to provide them with a wide range of managerial skills while at the same time building competence in a particular area. In this program, one will study foundation areas of accounting, economics, business law, management, marketing, technology and many more.
Professional Mentoring
As a part of the curriculam, students are monitored and mentored continuously. Inculcation of good practices, ethics, values, moral, motivation and personal grooming are the key objectives of a mentor. With this initiative, coupled with the deliverables as mentioned in the previous sections, this institution believes that global leaders could be created here.
Career Counseling
The career counseling service provides unbiased information, advice and guidance to help students understand themselves and the employment market. Later they are supported to plan and prepare for their future by developing suitable career related skills & knowledge.
Workshop / Seminars / Guest Lectures / Industry Interface
Each semester there will be regular interface with industry facilitators and experts in the areas of Finance, Marketing, Human Resource, General Management, Entrepreneurship etc. Latest trends including Crisis Management, Live Cases are a part of the program. The program also includes management games and knowledge games.
Career Enhancement Program
- National Stock Exchange Certification Program on Financial Market
Certifying Body: National Stock Exchange
- Certification Program on Financial Accounting & GST*
In association with DANSPARK & Co
- Toastmaster International, USA*
For enhancement of public Speaking Skill
*At extra cost
Eligibility: A candidate should have passed Senior Secondary Examination (10 + 2) with Science / Commerce from any recognized Board
Duration: 3 years
Degree awarded by: ARKA JAIN University, Jharkhand
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WITHIN a span of 10 years, Vanguard Fire Systems Pte Ltd has become one of the leading suppliers in the fire alarm, emergency and security industry, holding an estimated 30-40 per cent of the market share.
According to managing director David Goh, he established Vanguard back in 2005 with a vision to offer the best in specialised products and services for fire safety, security and emergency preparedness in buildings.
Today, Vanguard is an ISO 9001:2008 accredited company for design, manufacture and supply of fire alarm control panels, systems and associated accessories; one-way emergency voice communication systems /public address systems; and two-way emergency voice communication systems / firemen intercom systems, security systems - access control, CCTV etc.
Said Mr Goh: "Vanguard couldn't have achieved so much if not for the continual efforts of a disciplined and highly committed team. Thanks to a stringent selection process, we are able to hire staff who possess vast knowledge and experience in the fire, emergency voice systems and security field.
"Also, with our active participation in statutory bodies, institutions and associations for fire safety and security, we are able to access information first-hand regarding new standards and initiatives implemented by the government. This then allows us to align our future business direction and development with government initiatives, giving us substantial time and cost advantages in the products and services we provide."
Being a manufacturer of its own control panels and distributing a comprehensive range of products, Vanguard has become the only one-stop product and service provider for fire alarm and emergency voice communication system in Singapore with manufacturing capability.
With such progress over the years, the company was chosen as one of the prestige winners of the SME100 Awards 2016.
"The award gave me and my team a validation of why we've been working so hard for the past 11 years. It will boost my team's confidence and further enhance their competitive spirit," said Mr Goh, adding that the award will elevate the company's profile and position in the fire, emergency and security industry and further gain approval for their products and services from customers.
"As the SME100 Awards will be published in regional magazines, we hope it will open doors to related industries and reduce the barriers of our future business ventures."
Mr Goh said that even though they enjoy a certain amount of success now, they do not get complacent. "We maintain our market position in the industry by continually investing in our market and product development and differentiation, ensuring that we stay among the first to introduce new products and services into the market.
"Being in a specialised and small industry, the success of our business is rooted very much in my passion and the management team's continued interest in this business. The long-term challenge for Vanguard would be finding a successor and a new team that shares the same passion, with the same or better business acumen to continue building our reputation and recognition in the industry," he explained.
The next step for Vanguard, according to Mr Goh, is to continue to hire quality staff, provide its senior staff with training and mentorship, develop high-end technology products and expand its service line.
"Eventually, our goal is to expand our business to include the entire South-east Asia region, by using Vanguard's unique quality of turning adversity into advantage, and holding on to these new advantages to aid in our business growth."


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Ultra-Low Temperature Elastomer
Greene Tweed's (Kulpsville, PA) Fusion™ FKM 665, a new generation, ultra-low-temperature and chemical-resistant elastomer, was specifically formulated to meet and exceed the requirements of Aerospace Material Specification (AMS) 7379 and AMS-P-83461. With a temperature range of -70°F to 450°F (-57°C to 232°C), Fusion™ 665 achieves outstanding low-temperature performance without compromising high-temperature performance.
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Drone Tracking System
Specialised Imaging (Pistone, UK) reports that its Lightweight Optical Motion Analysis (LOMA) system has been used to optically track an aircraft for several kilometers while simultaneously capturing the thermal signature of the aircraft over the same distance. The LOMA system accommodates large multiple camera payloads enabling high precision optical tracking of fast-moving aircraft, drones or projectiles even in environments subject to vibration, electromagnetic radiation or extremes in temperature and humidity.
Fitted with a Basler high-resolution optical camera with a 50mm Nikon lens and a FLIR X8500SC thermal imaging camera with 200mm lens, the LOMA system was used to track approximately 15 km of the plane flight. In poor weather or night time conditions the data from the thermal camera would be the preferred way to track the target.
Using independent motors, LOMA system users can control camera elevation (-20 to + 190°) and provide unlimited azimuth rotation using slip ring technology. Precision motor controls ensure smooth auto track functions to capture distant fast-moving objects with an angular accuracy of ± 0.002°.
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Metal Printing System
nScrypt Inc. (Orlando, FL) is now developing a metals printing solution. Using its advanced, high-precision Micro-Dispensing capabilities, and building on its 2011 work in 3D printing metal parts in silver, nScrypt has developed a proprietary method for 3D printing titanium (Ti-6Al-4V) parts. Initial tests show exceptional densities of titanium coupons, with strengths in line with wrought titanium.
nScrypt's proprietary process can be easily expanded to other metals, including stainless steels, Inconel, and copper, to provide unique solutions to a diverse range of industries. Additionally, nScrypt's Factory in a Tool (FiT) systems have an integrated precision milling head (nScrypt's nMill™) to perform finishing or polishing routines on critical areas of the part, with extremely high tolerance features, down to 2 microns (.00008").
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Aluminum Alloy F357 Powder
AP&C (Saint-Eustache, Canada), a GE Additive company, has announced that it will begin production of aluminum alloy F357 powder in Q1 2019 with customer deliveries expected from April 2019. Aluminum alloy F357 powder will be produced using AP&C's proprietary Advanced Plasma Atomization (APA™) at its recently expanded facility in Saint-Eustache, Canada. This new, automated plant offers a full production capacity of 1,000 tons.
Aluminum shares similar characteristics with titanium, and aluminum alloy F357 powder has the same quality signature as APA titanium powders, such as good processability, high flowability, high packing, low porosity and high purity, which are all required by the additive manufacturing industry to enhance performance and reliability of the aluminum printing process.
Aluminum F357 alloy is increasingly in demand from the aerospace and automotive sectors. It is known to have good weldability with high strength and toughness offering a good corrosion resistance and heat conductivity.
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Low-PIM Coaxial Cables
Fairview Microwave Inc., (Irvine, CA) an Infinite Electronics brand, has released a new series of low-PIM coaxial cable assemblies in standard and custom lengths that are suitable for distributed antenna systems (DAS). The over 100+ standard configurations that make up Fairview Microwave's new line of low-PIM coaxial cable assemblies deliver PIM levels of less than -160 dBc. These high-quality cables provide excellent VSWR and low insertion loss. They are 100% PIM and RF tested with the PIM results marked on the cables. These cables are constructed of flexible, lightweight UL910 plenum-rated SPP-250-LLPL RF coaxial cable which can operate in temperatures from -55°C to +125°C. They are offered with 4.3-10, 7/16 DIN, 4.1/9.5 mini-DIN, Type-N, SMA and QMA, many with right-angle connector options.
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Custom-Engineered Linear Motion Platforms
Machine components such as bearings, encoders, and drive mechanisms are engineered and assembled directly on the granite base and bridge structures in an Integrated Granite Motion (IGM) system. Therefore, IGM systems are distinct from traditional stage-on-granite systems where discrete positioning stages and components are used in the system design.
Aerotech (Pittsburgh, PA) has an extensive history of designing, engineering, and manufacturing customized IGM systems. IGM systems can be designed with mechanical or air bearings, ball-screw or linear-motor drives, and a variety of feedback elements ranging from encoders to laser interferometers. Additional axes of motion, such as rotary, lift, or piezo stages, or even galvanometer scanners, can be integrated onto the IGM axes, all of which can be controlled from Aerotech's A3200 unified control platform.
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3D Inspection Software
Saki Corporation (Fremont, CA) introduced Saki Self-Programming Software, the first self-programming software for solder paste inspection (SPI) and automated optical inspection (AOI) equipment. Saki Self-Programming (SSP) software, installed on Saki's 3D SPI and 3D AOI systems, makes programming fast, easy, and doesn't require any special programming skill or training. All you need is the Gerber and centroid CAD data. The software does the rest.
Saki Self-Programming is a seamless system that doesn't require DFM software. It combines technology that captures complete height and XY data and images while simultaneously scanning multiple fields of view. The ability to select from over 300,000 components from Saki's Golden Library offers unlimited possibilities. In a matter of minutes, with just a few clicks, SPI/AOI inspection data can be programmed automatically, using a defined set of standards and criteria, such as naming, orientation, and parameters, as those recognized by IPC standards for AOI and SPI systems. This removes the programming discrepancies and variations that arise when programming is done by different programmers.
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Corrected entry: In the shot where you see Pawtucket Pat and the group, look at the beer room from the door, Charlie and his grandpa are present (representing the characters from the 1971 Wonka film).
Correction: Not really trivia. It's incredibly obvious to anyone who's seen the movie that this is Charlie and Grampa Joe- in fact there are several close-ups of them during the episode.Blibbetyblip
Corrected entry: When Peter gets kicked out of the beer factory, he comes home drunk to find Meg chained to a huge weight so she can't get away from the piano which Lois is forcing her to play. When Peter sits down and starts playing, Lois realizes how good he is and she tells Meg she's off the hook and to go try the Clarinet. Yet Meg gets up and runs away. What happens to the chain and the weight? If Meg could run this fast when she was tied up, why didn't she just try before?
Correction: Just after Lois says "You're like the idiot from Shine", she says "Meg you're free" and Meg lifts up her leg, and Lois takes off the shackle. It's made very clear on the screen.Gary O'Reilly
Corrected entry: When you see the Pawtucket Patriot, the shadows change several times (Just like in the original Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory).


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Primarily designed for multi-loop applications where single loop integrity is important, the T330 series are fully featured PID controllers with auto-tune, heat and heat/cool outputs with separate gains for water or air-cooling. Control outputs available are SSR Drive, relay, 0-10V or 4-20mA signals.
The Tracker fu 48 series allow direct connection to Thermocouples and RTD sensors as well as process signals (e.g. 4-20mA) and is fitted with a Modbus RTU compatible isolated RS485 Interface as standard. The instrument can trigger an alarm should there be interruption to the communications plus a partial load failure alarm for electrical heater faults. A thermocouple ageing warning, to predict near future failure, is also a standard feature.
10 and 24VDC sensor / loop excitation supplies are fitted on some models and alarm relays or TTL outputs are available as options. The modules can be supplied as 110 / 230VAC or 24VDC/ VAC powered. Configuration is via the front panel USB Port or the RS485 interface. Both ports can be used simultaneously. The configuration software is free and is available in the www.shreetechinstru.com on this website.
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Stirk House Hotel Wedding PhotographyMargaret + Stephen
"Thank you so much! We have some great memories! We absolutely loved our day and appreciate all your hard work!"
How would I personally describe a wedding?
I see weddings as families uniting together whilst simultaneously creating unique memories that will be cherished for years to come.
Margaret and Stephen's wedding was personal, emotional with real, honest emotion that poured from their souls. I feel so honoured to have witnessed such a beautiful occasion between these two families.
The couple came round to chat about the plans they had for their wedding day feeling nervous as the big day approached. I'm so pleased I was able to make them feel relaxed towards being in front of the camera because this enabled me to document the true feelings on their wedding day.
The bride was getting ready at her home in Lancashire with her family. I was greeted by the super talented make up artist Sonara Parker! I love working with Sonara, she's so amazing at painting faces but also has the same calming personality as myself which makes it always a pleasure to work alongside her! The bride was sipping champagne whilst being pampered with her daughter, who was also her bridesmaid.
The extremely elegant wedding dress was absolutely gorgeous! Backless, long flowing material with long sleeves, possibly one of my absolute favourites of all time! The bridesmaids all wore Ted Baker dresses in a beautiful teal colour. Being the extremely creative family that they are, the grooms son made matching bow ties from the fabric alternations for all the groomsman. An extremely personal touch. I also loved that all the boys had pink socks which complimented the dresses perfectly!
Margaret and Stephen married at St John's the Baptist Church in Burnley. I know the wedding ceremony itself was extremely important to the couple and also the church itself held a lot of value in the family. It's always so nice when traditions are passed down through generations of a family. The brides son Dominic walked her down the aisle which was extremely touching for everyone to witness. One of the bridesmaids also sang the most gorgeous melody during the ceremony! Following the beautiful wedding service we had the most spontaneous confetti throwing. It was absolutely brilliant to witness all the family and friends having the most incredible day!
On our arrival to the newly renovated Stirk House Hotel we were greeted by the master of ceremonies Dave, who is an absolute legend! I always love photographing weddings in such an idyllic setting! The dramatic rolling hills of the Ribble Valley make the perfect backdrop for beautiful wedding photographs! The landscaped gardens within the grounds are perfectly manicured for gorgeous wedding photographs all year round! Whilst the interior of the newly renovated English Manor House provides you with endless locations for photographs even on those rainy days.
Speaking of rain, I promised Margaret that I seem to be some kind of lucky charm when it comes to weather on wedding days. I'm not sure how I manage it, I never check the weather because it's the one thing I nor anyone else has any control over. I do however seem to somehow have the best moments of sunlight even on the rainiest of wedding days. This was no exception! It was glorious! We made the most of the sunshine as we walked the grounds of the hotel. We sneaked in some natural romantic portraits just before the heavens opened! You can see the love between these two, I just know they are going to have a long happy healthy marriage as they were so connected to each other, like the kind of true love you only ever see in films!
The speeches were so heart warming as all the children from both sides of the family spoke of their love and emotion towards their parents marriage. Telling stories about their relationships, on how they had grown as people but more importantly on how perfect these two are together! It was full of emotion but deep from the heart. I feel so incredibly fortunate to have captured these fleeting moments that I know will now represent the bond of this marriage.
During the evening reception I took the newlyweds off for no longer than ten minutes for some more creative and stylised evening portraits. Stirk House has so many options inside for great wedding photographs, I loved finding and creating unique imagery for the couple.
Thank you so much to Margaret and Stephen for letting me in but also for allowing me to document and witness such an incredible day in their lives. I will treasure the true love and memories between their family and friends for a long time to come. A massive shout out to my bestie and awesome second shooter for the day Neil Redfern, you're help and enthusiasm on the day was amazing, thank you!