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Founded in 2002, SRTP has become a leading tidal turbine developer holding an extensive track record of innovation and performance. SRTP is primarily known for developing the innovative floating tidal energy converter known as the Scotrenewables Tidal Turbine (SRTT).
The new SR2000 will be based on the successful SR250 prototype turbine (picture) featuring two horizontal axis rotors attached on retractable arms (courtesy of Scotrenewables
Developing the next generation of tidal turbines
The SRTT is an innovative floating hydrokinetic tidal stream system designed for ease of installation, operations and maintenance, coupled with efficiency, robustness and survivability in harsh offshore environments. Nine different scale models and a 250 kW prototype known as the SR250, have been tested extensively over the past 10 years - both offshore and in a laboratory environment.
Building on the success of SR250, SRTP has designed the SR2000, a larger commercial scale turbine more suited for tidal array deployment. This next generation turbine will reach a rated power of 2 MW, making it one of the most powerful tidal turbines in the world to date.
Custom swivel takes tidal megawatts ashore
Like with the SR250, the main structure of the SR2000 comprises a floating cylindrical tube to which dual horizontal axis rotors are attached on retractable arms. The rotors extract the kinetic energy of the tidal flow, which is converted to electricity though a power take-off system for export to shore.
Realizing the importance of the mooring system as a critical underpinning technology for successful floating marine energy converters, SRTP has developed an innovative and unique single point catenary mooring system featuring a patented mooring turret. At the heart of this turret and comprising a key element in the overall SR2000 system, sits a custom designed Moog Focal swivel supplied by MacArtney. The swivel allows the SR2000 to self-orientate in the tidal flow, while signal transfer and electricity flow to the onshore grid, is handled using a single marine export cable.
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Once constructed, the SR2000 will undergo an intensive four-year testing program at the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC). In parallel, SRTP are developing a 10 MW commercial demonstrator array project to be installed in UK waters in the coming years. Due to the floating design, SRTP expect the technology to deliver energy at lower cost than competing technologies, with a target of being competitive with offshore wind in first commercial array projects.
"Marine renewable energy is a key strategic focus of the MacArtney Group and we are proud to contribute to the sweeping development of technology taking place at the EMEC in these years" says MacArtney Renewable Energy Sales Manager, Jens Henrik Gadeberg.
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We talked with Dr. John Fernandez of Cancer Treatment Centers of America to talk about some usual legends and misguided judgments individuals have about skin disease, some key precaution strategies that everybody should think about and how we would all be able to appreciate the sun-splashed summer months while as yet protecting our skin from the hurtful impacts of the sun's bright beams.
Actualizing proactive disease counteractive action propensities doesn't need to be muddled, and equipped with the correct data, we can complete a considerable measure to help decrease our danger of creating skin tumor. Here are the absolute most normal legends about skin growth and what you should know to ensure yourself.
Myth No. 1: All skin cancers are the same
While the more significant part of us are presumably comfortable with melanoma, basal cell and squamous cell skin malignancies are additionally a worry, and as far as for guess, these tumors are altogether different. Treatment designs will differ contingent upon the sort of skin disease a man has, however, fortunately, all skin tumors react well to treatment when gotten early.
"All types of skin tumor have an extremely high achievement rate [with viable treatment] — whether it's careful, topical, chemotherapy or even radiation," Fernandez tells SheKnows.
Myth No. 2: Dark-skinned people aren't at risk
Notwithstanding the tone of somebody's skin, anybody can create skin growth. Dr. Lisa Marlin of the John R Oishei Children's Outpatient Center for Pediatric Dermatology discloses to SheKnows that "even though those with darker shade have somewhat less hazard than lighter-cleaned people, totally anybody can create skin tumor, and [...] ought to secure themselves when outside."
As per the Skin Cancer Foundation, those with darker skin tones are still a potential hazard for creating skin tumor. And keeping in mind that skin tumors are more typical in reasonable cleaned individuals, minorities will probably get a determination of skin disease in the later stages when it's harder to treat as indicated by a recent report distributed in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology — so aversion and access to powerful skin malignancy screenings are essential for everybody.
Myth No. 3: Skin cancer develops fast & is easy to spot
While some skin diseases do proliferate, others develop gradually after some time. Dr. Gyorgy Paragh of the division of dermatology at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center discloses to SheKnows that some skin malignancies proliferate finished the course of half a month. However, others may be harder to spot. Most skin tumors demonstrate a moderate development rate over significant lots of time.
The indications of skin malignancy development can be unobtrusive; you may have a draining sore that doesn't recuperate, for example, or one "indication of an issue may be [a] consistent delicacy in a crusted knock or inconspicuous development of a scar in a zone without earlier injury," Paragh notes. He likewise prompts that not all skin tumor sores are dark or darker or appear resembling the pictures we may regularly see in the media. Skin malignancy injuries can be pink-tinted and may likewise have a textured or scar-like appearance.
Thus, it's vital to self-screen for skin disease once every month, get comfortable with your body and watch out for any moles or sores you may have — remembering that, as indicated by Marlin, it's unrealistic to decide whether skin malignancy is available with the stripped eye alone.
Similarly, Fernandez suggests skin growth screenings by either your essential care specialist or a dermatologist once every year with a specific end goal to screen any adjustments in your skin and perform biopsies and tests as required.
Myth No. 4: Sunscreen alone is enough to prevent skin cancer
While sunscreen is an essential precaution advance to take each day, it may not give full assurance from skin diseases, Paragh clarifies. Some portion of the purpose behind this may be a flawed or deficient application. He proposes that "if utilized as a part of the prescribed amount and reapplied at regular intervals," at that point sunscreen fills in as it should. So, regions like the highest point of the head or any holes in skin presentation where clear skin and attire meet, are harder to secure with sunscreen.
Myth No. 5: It's not possible to prevent skin cancer
While we're not responsible for each possible variable as far as our wellbeing and tumor hazard, there's a considerable measure we can do to lessen our danger of skin malignancies. Dr. Ilene Rothman, between time seat of the Bureau of dermatology at Roswell Park Cancer Center, reveals to SheKnows that "counteractive action of many skin diseases is conceivable."
Most skin growths are caused by UV beams from the sun or tanning beds, and Rothman suggests abstaining from tanning beds entirely. For satisfactory sun assurance, she recommends maintaining a strategic distance from coordinate sun presentation between the long stretches of 10 a.m. furthermore, 3 p.m. while looking for shade at whatever point conceivable. Wearing wide overflowed caps and concealing with long sleeves and protective garments are additional key.
What's more, dependably make a point to pick a decent water-safe sunscreen of SPF 30 or higher. Fernandez noticed that notwithstanding compound sunscreens, mineral sunblocks are likewise compelling and are an extraordinary decision for youngsters. For most extreme insurance, try to reapply your sunscreen like clockwork and at whatever point you've been perspiring or swimming.
Keep in mind that with a couple of crucial precaution propensities and the correct data, there's a considerable measure we can do to secure our skin as we appreciate the outside. So snatch your sunscreen, toss on that cap, and enjoy these long soothing periods of summer.
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I've decided to sell this older watercolor painting, from around the early 2000's, entitled "Blue Iris."
I've decided to sell this older watercolor painting, from around the early 2000's, entitled "Blue Iris."
This one is another entrant in my series of meditations on mid-century Abstract Expressionism:
And a tribute to another mid-century type of art, that of the Italian minimalist painter, Giorgio Morandi:
Both are 18″ x 24″ on Strathmore 140 lb. archival paper and both are for sale in my Etsy shop.
Here's a little bit about Giorgio Morandi.
This is on the wall of my dining room. I couldn't get the whole composition into the photo; it's actually a rather large painting. This was my first experience using the water-mixable oil colors and I remember having trouble with the differences in how the canvas handled the medium:
Three bell peppers in dry brush watercolor and colored pencil on Arches 140 lb watercolor paper:
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This study of eggs and oranges in watercolor and colored ink gets a lot of "likes" at my Etsy shop. Available for sale here:
This piece is really old school. It's circa 1977, pre-art school, done when I was just 17 years old.It's a copy in chalk pastel of a photograph from a vintage early '70s edition of the National Geographic Magazine. I was living with my older sister, Sharon, at the time. One day, she brought home a book full of samples of various sizes and types of fancy paper from her office job.
The sample paper was excellent for use with chalk pastels. I think it was actually Nekoosa brand, but it was a lot like the more-familiar Canson paper so beloved of pastel artists, so I've described it that way. This piece is in tremendous shape for its age, too. I need to get my husband to frame it under glass as there's no fixative on the pastel. Needless to say, it's not for sale.
Another chalk pastel piece, I did at the same time, using the same book of sample paper, is this still life of green beans in a rustic bowl. I like looking at my old stuff and remembering how tough I was on myself, and how I thought that my work was never good enough. Now I realize that I was being way too harsh–that a lot of my early work was actually pretty darn good.


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The old way to find a babysitter was to ask everybody you knew and how you could find someone that was trustworthy enough to watch your child or children. These are times of the past because now you do not have to worry about the hassle of finding a babysitter for one night, many nights or a full time nanny. You can get your next babysitter online with and online babysitter service.
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It is important for your car to have an emergency kit. This kit should consist of tire changing tools, jumper cables, and an empty container that is appropriate for re-fueling your gas tank. You may also want to add some batteries, a flashlight and a few blankets in the event that you break down at night.
Check the radiator regularly. Run your car for a bit, turn off the engine and then open the hood. You should never open your radiator whenever your car is turned on. Look at the coolant you have in your radiator by checking it with a dipstick but remember that coolant usually needs to be mixed with water before putting it into your vehicle.
Ask for the charge total before giving mechanics your keys. If a certain cost confuses you, don't hesitate to clear this up with the mechanic before allowing him or her to make repairs to your vehicle. Being hit with additional fees is something that you don't want to be surprised with.
Referrals are one of the best ways to find a reputable auto mechanic. Ask co-workers, friends and family for recommendations. You can gain information about prices and level of quality. You'll get a real feel for the experience and the honesty of the mechanic.
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Introduction: Under $8 Arduino Serial Data Logger - Record to SD Card
You will need access to an AVR programmer, either a dedicated one such as USB-AVR or an Arduino programming shield such as sold by AdaFruit or a home-made programming interface. This will be necessary for programming the naked 328P-PU which will be used in this project. The assumption is that you will be using the Arduino 1.0.1 or higher environment to program the uC. There are several decent Instructables on how to program the ATmel ATmega328P-PU. Please read and research.
Summary of operation:
The sketch makes use of the SD Arduino library. There are 3 physical connections: Gnd, +5V, and RS232 ASCII signaling at 9600 BAUD. The 328P will buffer incoming characters until the buffer is full (512 characters) or until the datastream has a Carriage Return (CR) at which time the data in the buffer is written to the SD Card. I have tested 1G and 2G inexpensive cards formatted FAT with no issues noted. That is all this project does... just records serial data onto SD.
Parts you will likely need to purchase:
- ATmel328P-PU blank chip - approx $4
- SD Card holder such as LC Studio for approx $3.50 from eBay
- 16MHz (20ppm or 30ppm) crystal for approx $0.50 from any Internet seller
- Small load capacitors, 2x, of approx 18-22 pF to match crystal requirements
- 10uF to 100uF bulk capacitor rating 10V or greater
- 10K resistor / 22K resistor / 150 Ohm resistor all 1/4W
- 100pF, 2x, ceramic bypass capacitors for power lines
- Tri-color LED or separate Red, Green, Blue LEDs (Optional but useful)
- Screw-down lead connector (optional)
- 28 pin IC socket (optional, but highly recommended)
- Small prototype board - shown is from Radio Shack
- Misc. lengths of hook-up insulated 24G wire
- Soldering iron, solder, hand tools, and other things I forgot to list
Why you may want to build this project:
Because this self-contained project will simply log anything that is thrown to it at 9600BAUD from a serial output of another device. In software, you can lower the serial speed to 4800 BAUD or lower if necessary. You may have success with serial rates above 9600 BAUD - but I have not tested this as my need is strictly selfish and centered around 9600.
Yes, this device can read and log PC terminal output.
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Step 1: Overview: Off-loading Serial Data Recording to a Dedicated Microcontroller
Before I get into specifics, a little background may be useful. You've already read the disclaimer that there is no guarantee that this will work, but let me explain why it will provided the ATmel chip you get is a prime chip (I order in 25 QTY from Newark, so I get the microcontrollers for about $2 each and I am assured of prime chips. I also order the 16MHz crystals from Newark.) Although there is no guarantee, there is a very high chance of success when you use quality components.
There are many SD card shields from forces such as SparkFun and AdaFruit. These boards are designed to fit onto your existing UNO Arduion and provide the electrical interface and physical card holder for the SD Card. However, while convenient, this "may" be a poor design choice from the software point-of-view. Primarily, the <SD.h> Arduino library is a RAM hog, consuming 25% of the memory of the device immediately. And, if the programmer feels a need to further buffer, well there goes more RAM. So, as the user's programming logic becomes more complex that just reading a thermometer, the stress on the uC becomes higher. Unless very careful planning and design are utilized, the resources of the Arduino UNO will be stretched too thin.
I am working with an ATmega2560 (Mega2560) and I'm processing multiple engine sensors on an experimental Europa aircraft fitted with a Rotax engine. The ATmega2560 has the additional RAM to support the SD Card buffer, but I'm using both the SPI and I2C interfaces already for other critical sensors. I could extend the chip-enable logic to support more SPI devices, but I really did not want to do this.
Instead, I started looking for other solutions for logging the 9600 BAUD ASCII stream log generated every second as the 2 OLED 2-line displays were updated. The airplane owner has a separate navigational system that provides critical logging, so the engine logging is considered non-critical; a nice to have log of engine performance and such readings as fuel level, ambient air temperature inside the cabin, external air temperature, and so forth. Therefore, an expensive solution from the purchase of a pre-built recorder was not going to sit well with my friend. I needed to be creative.
Way back in time before the first line of code was written, a long list of possible components was purchased from Hong Kong. Real Time Clock modules (see my writeup: https://www.instructables.com/id/DS1307-Mental-Health-for-Arduino-Users/) and buffer chips, and pin headers, and somewhere in the box a couple of LC Studio full-size SD Card holders breakout boards. Ah, Ha... something that was already in the workshop.
As I did my dutiful research on the Internet regarding the LC Studio SD Card, I read article and article about failures; there were very few successes. I dug around and found the schematic for the breakout board. Ummm, I said to myself and maybe out loud, too. The little $2 board had a low-dropout 3.3V regulator. Things were getting interesting. My previous experience with SD cards involved specialized IC to do level shifting. In my mind, I was thinking that IF I COULD run a solo-328P at 3.3V then there would be no level shifting needed. My idea was to simply supply the 5V to the SD-Card breakout board and pass the 3.3V back to the 328P. For level shifting the 5V serial output from the ATmega2560, I would use a simple 22K/10K resistor network as is done with the PICAXE RS232 download circuit.
Armed with an idea and enough information to start prototyping, I gathered the required parts and stuck them into my solderless breadboard. I used the Arduino 1.0.1 SD library and the SD example file CardInfo to test the prototype. I used a "real" UNO to string SPI control signals to the LC board and an OLD SACRIFICIAL SD CARD since I was running the signals at 5V!!! But, the sketch worked, the SD card survived, and I was ready to program a naked chip and remove the UNO from the testing. This move would also allow me to test running the 328P at 3.3V from the LC board 3.3V linear regulator with 5V being supplied by my lab supply.
And it worked.
The next step was to write a sketch specific for the Europa datalogger, move the solderless breadboard to a soldered protobard and throw some serious streaming data at the card. For the data simulation, I used my PICAXE QBF generator: https://www.instructables.com/id/QBF-Quick-Brown-Fox-Serial-Test-Generator/
And if failed... but not miserably. Review of the software determined that I had left "Serial.Print" diagnostic lines in the code. My suspicion was that was causing major issues. I removed the offending commands and recompiled.
And it worked.
Step 2: Arduino Serial Data Logger - Hardware & Software
Looking at the bottom of the board, you can see the RED wire is the 5V power input. This wire goes to the LC module 5V connection. The 3.3V output of the regulator then goes to the breadboard +3.3V bus ... runs across on the top horizontal rail. The lower horizontal rail is GND and you can see the two 100pF bypass capacitors soldered to the rail... one at the far left end and one at the 328P power pins. The single yellow wire is the serial input to the uC for recording (needs to be externally conditioned by the 2 resistor network which is not on the breadboard.)
The four parallel'ish yellow wires are SPI control signals. MISO, SCK, MOSI, CS.
SD card attached to ATmel 328P-PU SPI bus as follows:
MOSI - pin 11
MISO - pin 12
CLK - pin 13
CS - pin 10
If you are unfamiliar with barebones Arduinos, this should help: https://www.instructables.com/id/Standalone-Arduino-ATMega-chip-on-breadboard/ I am not doing an Instructable on barebones, so you may have to do some independent research! Oh, yea, there is that disclosure at the first of this article stating that this may not work for you.
YES, Colors mean something:
I use a single tri-color LED with a single 150 Ohm resistor for current limiting. I never have more than one segment on at a time... that means that I turn OFF any ON led before turning ON another one... pretty simple. At power-on, each LED is turned on in sequence. Then, blinking RED indicates a problem with mounting the SD card file system. After 5 seconds, the software resets and will try and re-mount. This gives the user time to get the SD Card and insert before RESET.
GREEN is used to indicate characters being loaded into the program buffer. It is pretty dim because the event lasts but a short time.
BLUE is used to indicate characters being transferred from the program buffer to the SD 512 dedicated RAM buffer and then to the SD Card for sector updating. This happens fairly quickly, quickly enough that the chip will maintain full-sync with a 9600 BAUD input signal without loosing characters.
About SD Cards:
Some forum folks indicate that the Arduino and SD library works better with lower-cost, older SD cards. I can not confirm this as I only have old full-size SD cards and I'm too cheap to go out and buy the new high-speed SD cards just to test. This one is for you...
Removing the SD card will result in lost data, that is, what is in the 328 RAM buffer. Removing the SD Card during a write as the buffer is being transferred to the SD card will result in data loss AND may damage the file system. In general use, only the program buffer is lost (each carriage returns dumps the buffer to the card) so the correct process is to remove power and then remove the SD card... a minimum of loss will occur. Complete loss can be avoided by having the upstream data stream program issue two (2) carriage returns... the first one will write the buffers and the second one will simply write a blank line. This however does create extra "wear" on the SD card. Another solution is to use any of the many unused digital pins and install a push button and write a little code to force a buffer dump when the button is pushed. Lots of options which I did not implement.
This is probably the strangest Instructable that I have authored in my two years here... because the project is not intended for beginners or intermediates... I'm just not providing that level of instruction/support. I hope if you take on this project that you are successful... I was.
Guess there is nothing else to do than to upload the ZIP source code.
Good luck.
- Ray
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Hrm, this doesn't work for me. It just refuses to detect the SD card. I was even lazy to buy the identical SD card socket module as yours. I have checked it all several times, tried different cards and stuff.. But it just wont work :/
The 328P uC... how did you flash it? That is, ArduinoISP, AVRISP, etc. Before the flash via ISP, did you remember to use the Arduino GUI environment to set the fuses?
I have done many of these so it is not a matter of working, just trying to figure out what went wrong...
Oh, and i also tried a DIY Arduino compatible board i got, it's the same problem. I tried it on both 5 and 3.3V. Though, it's made with preburned µC's.
WARNING: SD cards are 3.3V only. IF you must use 5V on the Arduino side, say with a UNO, then you will need to use voltage buffering; read about it here:
Adafruit also sells a pre-made 5V SD breakout:
There are many circuits implemented for data/control line buffering, BUT I avoided the whole problem by running both the ATmel328P-PU and the SD card at 3.3V.
To ensure that you have not damaged the SD card, I suggest placing it in a device (camera, PC) and formatting it... it MUST be formatted FAT or FAT32 only. Then use a PC to copy some files and verify the card is good. You must not format a card NTFS or the uC will not be able to detect the partition.
Since your next comment suggests that "... I got it to work a little" then the program is mounting the SD card, building a directory entry, and writing the buffer. The problem sounds like hardware to me (or a problematic, incompatible card.) I have used Lexar 1G cards and MicroCenter 2GB cards without fail. The length of the SPI wiring can definitely be an issue, even the use of a solderless breadboard is problematic. AC hum pickup from fluorescent lighting is a big issue as is (any) hum in your 3.3V power supply. 3 "AA" cells and a LDO 3.3V regulator can be your friend.
I have never tried to run my 16MHz UNO (official) at 3.3V, but I have run Nano (clone) and Mini Pro (clone0 cards at 3.3V using the VCC input (not RAW).
This I'ble was intended to be constructed as a "unit" all running at 3.3V. Running with existing Arduino or construction deviation is simply a very complex area for diagnosis.
Theere we go! With the Arduino clone board (FreaDuino) which can properly run on 3.3V, it works a treat! Thank you for your help :)
This data logger works great using my FLAT-duino:
Have fun,
Yeah! :D
Here is a video of my finished little unit :)
(The box was reused, hence the hole next to the charging jack)
Yeah i know the cards are 3.3V. but i tried to make a resistor divider for the card, with no more luck. all the cards work fine on a PC. and i have tried both FAT and FAT32. No difference..
I'm gonna try to solder a short adapter together, so i can basically plug the SD card module straight onto the Arduino and try that. I'm also going to try an Arduino clone that i got which can be set to properly run on 3.3V. I did try different power supplies too.. Both linear (lab bench PSUs) batteries and DC/DC converters, but it made no difference. I also tried to add a few really low ESR Wima caps straight on the SD card module. But that didn't help either.
I'm gonna fiddle around a little and see if i can get it to spin.. Thank you SO much for your help. It's just really nice to be able to contact the actual builder of the project... Thank you.
Best regards
I just used a standard off the shelf Arduino. And i got it to work a little.. If i plug the card in not write protected, it can make the file, but not write, and when i flip it over to write protected, it manages to write to the card. But most of the time it just blatantly ignores the card, for some reason..


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The Korea Customs Service (KCS) is the primary South Korean authority involved in the import clearance process, though other entities may be involved in regulating imports through the administration of licenses or quotas. The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS), the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (MAFRA), and the Quarantine Inspection Agency (QIA under MAFRA) may be involved, depending on the goods to be imported.
Due to the complex nature of the customs clearance process, licensed customs brokers are typically hired to alleviate the logistical burden.
Customs formalities in South Korea can largely be grouped into three categories – de minimis, informal and formal, each of which has different eligibility requirements and procedural effects.
General commodities up to a value of $100¹ qualify for de minimis clearance, and thus a simplified declaration procedure, although restrictions apply to specified goods identified by the KCS. On the whole, however, e-commerce shipments (B2C) are declared via formal entry regardless of value; de minimis clearance is not permitted unless e-traders who import B2C goods into South Korea are approved and registered by the KCS for the entry of goods according to the de minimis method.
A vast majority of foreign goods imported into South Korea for general consumption (i.e. those that have commercial value) must be declared to and accepted by the Korean Customs Service (KCS) under the formal system in order to be released. All goods are screened prior to import, though – depending on the value, origin and category of the import – documentary burdens can vary.
The typical customs procedures involved are as follows:
Once the KCS approves an import declaration, the importer/customs broker must pay any applicable taxes and tariffs before customs will complete the clearance. Once the duties are paid and the relevant agencies have authorised entry, a customs importation certificate is issued. This certificate confirms that the goods have been properly imported and are customs cleared.
¹ The de minimis clearance threshold is up to $200 for the USA and Puerto Rico, based upon the KORUS FTA.
The basic documentation required for imports into South Korea includes:
Commercial invoices;
Bill of ladings (or air way bills);
Packing lists;
Certificates of origin
Additional documentation will be required if the goods for import must be licensed or are restricted by government agencies/ associations.
Like most countries, South Korea has strict packaging and labelling regulations for goods imported into its borders, and different categories of goods have different labelling requirements. Generally:
Metric units of measurement and weight are required.
A marking of the origin of commercial shipments is compulsory and should be indicated either in Korean, Chinese or English; The KCS publishes a list of the country-of-origin labelling requirements by Harmonised System Code number. Each certificate should, however, indicate a description of the item, quantity, price, place of origin and exporter and importer. Country of origin marking must be shown at the time of customs clearance.
The labelling requirements for specific products are regulated by the local government agencies responsible for the goods in question. Pharmaceuticals and food, in particular, have very strict requirements so the websites of the Korea Food & Drug Administration and the Ministry of Food, Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries should be consulted in this regard.
South Korean legislation additionally sets out specific labelling requirements for textile products, electrical appliances (see, additionally KC certification), cosmetics and consumer goods, amongst others, and labels affixed to products themselves for sale in South Korea must be written in Korean, though supplementary indication in English is permitted.
With the exception of country-of-origin markings, Korean-language labels can be attached to products in a South Korean bonded area either before or after customs clearance.
Some items are prohibited from import into South Korea altogether, whilst others are restricted. Restricted goods require additional documentation (evidence of licenses, authorisations, certificates etc.), so in these cases it is important to check with an importer that they have the necessary permissions before sending your international shipment to South Korea.
|Prohibited Items
|Restricted Items
|Counterfeit; banknote, coin included
|Firearms, parts thereof and ammunition
|Animal, animal skin and stuffing
|Goods from North Korea
|Banknotes (Korea & Foreign)
|Military equipment
|Chemicals, non-hazardous
|Drug: prescription, non-prescription, disease
|Medical/dental supplies & equipment
|Plants, plant products and seeds
|Tobacco, tobacco products
Restrictions can include tariff-rate quotas with prohibitive over-quota tariffs, as well as quarantine approvals.
Regardless of whether they are private individuals or commercial entities, importers must pay import duty and other applicable taxes when importing goods into South Korea. Additional taxes that may become payable include sales tax, education tax, STRD tax, transportation tax, special consumption tax and liquor tax. Transportation tax is charged on particular products based on the quantity imported.
South Korea employs a 10-digit Harmonized Tariff Code System, and whilst customs tariffs on imported goods are usually proposed by importers using a self-classification system, the KCS maintains an exclusive right to make a ruling on the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of Korea (HSK) classification of imported products at its discretion.
HSK classification dictates the amount of tariff to be imposed on a good for import, as well as additional import restrictions applied to the product. Should you be unsure about your goods for import, the Korea Customs Valuation & Classification Institute offers an 'HSK classification pre-review service' through which traders can receive an official classification ruling on an imported product before the product is brought into Korea for commercial sales.
Duties vary according to commodity type and country of origin and are available in the Harmonized Tariff Database of the KCS.
Most duty rates are between 3% and 15%, and are typically calculated ad valorem as a proportion of the estimated value of the goods concerned, based on transaction value, insurance and freight costs (the CIF value). The average duty rate is 4.17%, and some products, such as books, can be imported duty-free.
Products attracting a higher customs tariff include agricultural products, seafood, alcoholic drinks, textiles and clothing.
Except where a specific exemption is provided by law, VAT is levied on the supply of all goods and services and the importation of all goods into South Korea at a standard rate of 10%. This rate is applied to the landed cost of the goods in question, i.e. CIF value plus any applicable customs duties.
South Korea has a low rate of duty exemption of KRW 150,000 (around $128 at the time of writing). If an import's CIF value is under this threshold, no tax and duties apply to the goods imported.
At present, South Korea has 12 free trade agreements (FTAs) currently agreed in varying degrees of implementation, covering 50 countries. Six are under negotiation. As a result of these agreements, tariffs charged on imported products may be reduced depending on the goods' country of origin.
Only goods that 'originate' in an eligible country or region are subject to preferential tariff treatment, and there are specific rules to determine eligibility. Goods seeking preferential treatment under FTAs must be accompanied by appropriate documentation, known as a 'certificate of origin'.
There are various options available when it comes to establishing yourself in the South Korean market.
Consumers in South Korea expect excellent after-sales customer service, including a free local contact number for advice and support.
Bank cards are overwhelmingly the most popular payment method in South Korea.


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Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Molly in Florida update
Here's little Molly in her new home. She has successfully been relocated with a licensed rehabber and is currently referred to as "snot snot" because she thinks she runs the place. Sound like any coonie you know? Sounds like a good one to call that Shazbot of mine. lol I have no words to express the gratitude I feel for both those citizens willing to find a good home for a coonie they tried to help and those rehabbers and qualified humans who are able to give them new proper homes or rehab capabilities.
{Don't you think those southern cousins are just the cutest little replicas of our Northwoods coonies?}
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Take the Good with the BadMay 23, 2017 at 1:25 pm | Posted in Common Expressions, II Corinthians | 4 Comments
Tags: 2 Corinthians 5, Bema Seat, common expressions, common expressions in the Bible, Final Judgment, good news and bad news, Great Assize, Jesus Christ, Judgment Seat of Christ, the Gospel
It is commonly said that we often have to "take the good with the bad," meaning that some things are so enjoyable, that, while they are not perfect or ideal, they are still worth the trouble that comes with them.
Most people certainly do NOT enjoy being painfully injected with a vaccine, but they are willing to put up with it in exchange for crossing some deadly disease off their list of concerns. I abhor waiting a long time outside a restaurant for a table to become available, but I am willing to endure it if the food is delicious enough when it is finally served to me.
Biblically speaking, we find this principle having various applications, one of which is:
For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad.
II Corinthians 10:5 (emphasis added)
This is what some theologians have called "The Great Assize," more commonly referred to as "The Final Judgment." One day (and it could be today!), after Christ has returned to this world to claim His rightful ownership of it, and to assert His absolute authority over it, all the people who have ever lived will stand before Him in some sort of judgment. For Christians, whose sins have been forgiven, the judgment seat of Christ will be a place where our works, words, thoughts, and motives are judged. There will be rewards and there will be loss of rewards. For non-Christians, there will be a Great White Throne Judgment. There, sins WILL be judged. The Book of Life will be opened, and those who have not trusted Christ unto salvation will find that their names are not therein written, and they will be cast into the lake of fire forever.
So, while different judgments will occur for the two most important categories of people – saved vs. lost; born again vs. born once; saints vs. sinners; children of God vs. enemies of God; Christians vs. non-Christians; true believers vs. unbelievers; sheep vs. goats; wheat vs. tares; justified vs. unjustified – it is still true that everyone will be judged in some sense according to the things he or she has done during his or her earthly life.
This should be a powerfully bracing reminder to us that what we do each and every moment of our lives MATTERS. God is watching. He is keeping records. He sees our most secret deeds, hears all our words, and even knows our deepest, darkest, and dearest thoughts. We will truly, one day (much, much sooner than we think), take the good with the bad, and, let's face it, as good as we think our good might be, our bad would far outweigh it on the scales of God's perfect divine justice.
This is why it is vitally important to have an "alien" good (meaning a "goodness" or "righteousness" that comes from somewhere outside of ourselves) imputed to our account, and just as vitally important that our "bad" gets fully removed by someone who could pay the price for it in our stead. That's where our Heavenly Advocate comes in. Only Christ can accomplish both of these gargantuan and eternal tasks for us.
When we have to cushion the blow of some disturbing information, we sometimes ask the recipient of the information, "I have bad news and I have good news: Which do you want to hear first?" You've already heard the bad news: All people come into this world condemned before God Almighty, the Judge of all the earth. Now, please, hear the Good News: Christ will remove your condemnation, pardon your crimes, justify you before the Judge, and give you eternal life, if you will believe, repent, turn to Him in faith, and ask Him to rescue you.
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BIDFF launches two open calls for this year's edition
Bucharest International Dance Film Festival launches two open calls: one for short dance films for the Official Competition and one for their brand new regional dance film development lab. BIDFF takes place in Bucharest, between September 6th - 9th 2018 and will showcase works that mix movement and cinematography and reframe repressed historical realities or redefine uncertain present facts.
Directors, choreographers and artists are invited to submit their dance films to the fourth edition of BIDFF. The competition is open for short dance films (fiction, documentaries and animations) around the world, with a prize pool of 3000 euro.
This year's festival theme is [re]tracing, paying attention to the leftovers the time has carved through the lives of individuals and communities. Intimate personal stories, different means of archiving collective memories and speculations of a future life, can provide a context of [re] positioning of "the one" against "the many", willingly altering the so called general accepted truth.
International Competition
Romanian Competition
July 10th 2018
BIDFF is looking for cutting edge dance films with a transparent and sometimes coded meaning, challenging the viewer to a playful exchange of information about social life, politics, extreme emotions, out of the ordinary places and oddly beautiful dance aesthetics.
► Read more about conditions for submitting your film here: https://goo.gl/RkNgH7
► To submit your films here: https://goo.gl/yTsG3h
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July 22nd 2018
The lab is aimed towards dance film creators from Romania, Moldavia, Ukraine, Serbia, Bulgaria and Hungary and focuses on the development of a dramaturgical structure and a clear artistic approach for future dance films.
The lab will help dance filmmakers to further improve their initial idea in workshop sessions with choreographer and filmmaker Helena Jonsdottir (IS) and dance dramaturge and writer Guy Cools (BE) and focus groups coordinated by film producer Anamaria Antoci (RO) and film consultant Alex Traila (RO).
In order to strengthen the connections between the regional creative industries in dance and film, the lab will also be comprised of a series of speed networking and feedback sessions with international specialists in both domains and will conclude in a final pitching session presentation of the future films.
Best pitch will be rewarded with a 700 EUR award, offered by the Romanian Cultural Institute.
► Read more about guest artists, lab coordinators, conditions, eligibility and application method: https://goo.gl/xyS2C1
► Application form: goo.gl/kfgL79
Bucharest International Dance Film Festival is organised by Tangaj Dance Association, with the support of the National Center of Cinematography, the Romanian Cultural Institute, the Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Iceland in Bucharest, the Hungarian Institute in Bucharest, the British Council and 4 Proof Film.
The festival's partners are: the National Centre for Dance in Bucharest, the French Institute (Elvira Popescu Cinema), LINOTIP - Independent Choreographic Center, DESCHIS Gastrobar and DESCHIS Atelier


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One of the most common questions I get from younger spouses I meet is "How in the world do you know so much?! Is there a book or something?!" For those of you who've been around long enough, you know there is in fact a book (though most would argue that some of the information it contains is a bit archaic). While I'd love to say that I read a book and discovered all there is to know about being an Army wife, but that would be too easy, now wouldn't it?
I remember arriving at our first duty station after getting married. My husband was a Lieutenant and had just finished a tour in Korea. I was fresh out of college and WAY (I mean WAY) out of my league. Even though many ladies in the unit were welcoming, I still felt so out of place. One day I was a college senior and it seemed like in the blink of an eye, I was struggling to figure out where I fit in as a newlywed, Army wife and adult in general. If you'd have asked me then if I could see myself where I am now, I'd have probably laughed. It's funny to now be some of the "old people" in the unit with younger spouses coming to me for advice, mostly because I still feel very much like I too am still trying to figure things out.
Now let's agree to disagree if these aren't lessons you've found to be personally true. Perspective is a funny thing, huh? These are the first 5 that came to my mind--probably because I'm in the season of life where these things are most relevant to me as I plan farewells, attend more events than I have since we started this lovely life and balance that with building a business. So here it goes:
5 things I wish I knew as a young military spouse:
That should have been really obvious, but honestly, it was never at the forefront of my mind. Here's the thing. Very often, Soldiers and Spouses are viewed as a package deal. A supportive spouse who is willing to help in even the smallest of ways is a tremendous asset.
In the beginning, this life was rough for me. For a Type A person, planning is key and control is paramount. I had to let a lot of that go. After many late nights, last minute changes in deployment timelines, falling in love with a duty station only to find out we were going elsewhere, I quickly learned that like the Army, I needed a band of excellence. So much of making this life work revolves around expectation management. Besides, bending generally keeps you from breaking.
We all have that list of duty stations we would rather not ever see pop up on PCS orders. Of all our duty stations, I've only had one where I couldn't escape quickly enough. There were other places I thought would be terrible, but ended up being amazing. The truth? Even the worst locations can be bearable with a great network of friends, a bit of exploration and an open mind.
In no way am I saying shop 'til you drop or operate outside your budget!
Shopping is all fun and games until you need an outfit for a function in the next several days and it seems every dress you like is sold out in your size or way over budget. Thinking about the long term and buying a fabulous cocktail dress at the end of the season at a fraction of the price became my M.O. After all, you can only be "surprised" about having to attend any annual event the first time, right?
Chances are you will attend a host of functions. Some you'll love, some you won't, but never leave without a takeaway. If you attend a coffee or FRG event and you love the theme, make a note about it in a journal you keep. Get a name tag at a function? Keep it or take a photo. One day your day to host will come and you'll be thrilled to have some great ideas to reference.
What do you wish you knew as a young spouse? I'd love to hear from you!
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