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Wang Lin coldly looked at where the short elder was escaping to and slapped his bag of holding, bringing the celestial sword out. From within the celestial sword came Xu Liguo's arrogant voice.
"Grandson, don't run! Your grandpa Xu will let my junior brother play with you!" As soon as the voice came from the flying sword, the half-moon blade immediately charged out toward the short elder.
All of this happened extremely fast. In almost an instant, Wang Lin broke the bloody palms, destroyed the ghostly head, and caused the short elder to run for his life.
At this moment, Shi Fang's sword energy was quickly closing in on Wang Lin.
Wang Lin turned around and saw Shi Fang's origin soul, which was on the small sword behind the sword energy. His expression remained the same, his body didn't move, and he only raised his left arm. Metal celestial energy suddenly came from his left arm and filled the valley.
At the same time, his left arm was like the the sun releasing a blinding, golden light, and a vortex slowly condensed at the center of his palm.
"Four cycle metal celestial spiritual energy!" said Wang Lin softly as he gently pushed his palm forward.
With a series of rumbling sounds, the golden vortex in his hand suddenly charged out and directly collided with the sword energy. At this moment, a large number of cracks appeared in the valley, and even many of the surrounding mountains began to collapse.
After the sword energy was the small sword with the willow leaf engraved on it. It charged through the air past the collision and went directly toward the area between Wang Lin's brows. Its speed was extremely fast, so although Wang Lin was at the mid stage of Soul Transformation, even he didn't want to mess with an early stage Soul Transformation cultivator who was going all out by merging their origin soul with their life saving spell.
However, this was only true before he had the Soul Lasher. Now, his expression didn't even change. He quickly backed up as he touched his bag of holding and a black shadow suddenly appeared, breaking the sound barrier right when it came out.
With a crisp sound, the small sword trembled as if it had been hit by a powerful force, and its speed immediately decreased.
There was another crisp sound as the whip hit the sword. An angry roar came from the small sword, and a green flame suddenly condensed around it. It broke through space and immediately appeared three inches away from Wang Lin's forehead.
"Oh? Desperate now?" Wang Lin quickly backed up as the whip moved at lightning speed toward the sword.
With a series of crisp sounds, the whip landed on the small sword, causing a series of miserable screams to come from it. In the end, a large amount of black gas poured out of it. It immediately stopped charging at Wang Lin and turned around to escape, except now the light on the sword was extremely faint.
A large amount of black gas came out from the small sword and turned into the shape of Shi Fang. The current him was extremely weak; it was as if a gentle breeze could make him collapse.
Shi Fang wanted to return to his body, but Wang Lin wouldn't give him that chance. Just as his origin soul was about to condense, Wang Lin's right hand pointed forward and a ray of green light shot out. The target wasn't Shi Fang's origin soul but his body!
Shi Fang watched as the green light turned into a giant monster. The most eye catching part of this monster was its sharp mouth.
At this moment, the sharp mouth was moving at lightning speed as it descended from above, then it pierced through Shi Fang's head and stabbed deep into his body.
Shi Fang's essence, blood, and flesh, along with some remaining celestial spiritual energy and anything that was devourable, were sucked dry in an instant.
In the end, all that remained was a corpse.
Shi Fang's origin soul that had just formed from the small sword stared dumbfoundedly at what just happened. He turned around to give Wang Lin a vicious look before flying toward the juniors in the distance.
There were four juniors, two male and two female. Shi Fang didn't hesitate at all as he charged toward Guo Xingyi.
Guo Xingyi was confused. He didn't knew why the elder was charging toward him. His vision suddenly went dark and there was suddenly a wound on his forehead. It was the small sword, it had pierced through it.
Guo Xingyi's body trembled and his eyes dimmed. However, his eyes suddenly lit up once more, but there was a strong sense of weakness coming from those eyes.
Wang Lin's eyes became serious as he looked at the scene with interest. It has to be said that possession was not simple; even Situ Nan took more than 10 days to complete the possession. However, this elder was able to immediately regain his sanity and looked like he had already completed a majority of the possession process.
This point surprised Wang Lin.
At this moment, Guo Xingyi's face was pale. He stared at Wang Lin and quickly said, "Fellow cultivator Wang, everything was my fault this time. If you let me leave, I'll give you the method of this quick possession technique. I also swear by my true soul that I'll never speak of the matter here today!"
With that, Shi Fang waved his hand, and aside from Qian Qin, the other two immediately exploded and died.
"Fellow cultivator Wang, this girl, Qian Qin, is still a virgin. I have a spell that can use virgins to heal your wounds. If you let me go, I'll gift that to you as well!" Shi Fang's heart pounded extremely fast as he looked at Wang Lin. If he hadn't been forced into a corner, he wouldn't be begging like this.
Qian Qin's body trembled after hearing Shi Fan's words. She looked at Wang Lin with a complex expression before clenching her teeth, kneeling down to the ground, and softly saying, "I beg Senior to please kill this person and the other Da Lou Sword Sect elder. Qian Qin doesn't have anything to give, but I am willing to spend my life serving Senior like a cattle or a horse."
Shi Fang's face was gloomy, and a hint of killing intent flashed across his eyes.
Wang Lin's expression remained the same as he slowly said, "Do you know if there was anything abnormal when Sword Saint Ling Tianhou returned from the Celestial Realm 200 years ago?"
"200 years ago…" Shi Fang was startled. He pondered a bit before his eyes lit up. He looked at Wang Lin and asked, "Could it be that you're talking that sword spirit?!"
Wang Lin's eyes became serious and he said, "Tell me about it."
Shi Fang pondered. After a long time, he bitterly said, "I only heard about it, so I don't know the details. I heard that the sword saint was a mess when he returned, and after that, a series of murders occurred inside the sect. Finally, an unknown sword spirit appeared and had a huge battle with the sword saint. After that, the sword spirit disappeared. No one knows where it went."
Wang Lin looked at Shi Fang. This person was not telling the truth.
Wang Lin's expression didn't change as he calmly said, "Place your fast possession method in a jade and give it to me!"
Shi Fang raised his head. He looked at Wang Lin and said, "Do you agree to let me go?"
Wang Lin coldly looked at this person and said, "That will depend on whether what you imprinted on the jade is real or fake!"
Shi Fang clenched his teeth as he took out a jade and imprinted the possession technique and the healing spell on it. Then he threw the jade directly at Wang Lin.
Wang Lin raised his hand to catch it and began to read it with his divine sense. He directly skipped past the spell that used a virgin to heal and focused on the possession technique.
Shi Fang's eyes lit up, and without any hesitation, he began to move. He charged into the distance and was about to leave the valley.
Wang Lin didn't even look at him as he pointed at him with his left finger. The grey gas that had been circling his finger suddenly shot out toward Shi Fang, breaking the sound barrier in the process.
Shi Fang immediately noticed. He jerked his head around and shouted, "Wang Lin, are you still a cultivator!?"
His body flickered. He was about to teleport, but he had just finished possessing this body, so everything was in a weakened state. Just as his body began to use celestial spiritual energy, the two strands of grey gas suddenly sped up and closed in on him at an unimaginable speed.
Shi Fang's pupils shrank, then his body trembled a bit and stopped moving. The two strands of grey had already entered his body and cycled through him like crazy along his veins.
After three breaths of time, with a loud bang, Shi Fang's body suddenly collapsed.
A large amount of flesh and blood rained from the sky again, and grey gas once again gathered from the flesh and returned to Wang Lin.
Wang Lin raised his head and his divine sense withdrew from the jade.
"This fast possession technique does have some value." Wang Lin put the jade away and looked into the distance.
That was where the half-moon blade and celestial sword were. The short elder was trapped by them and was waiting for Wang Lin's questioning.
Wang Lin didn't immediately move there but slowly walked to west side of the valley. This was where all the flowers were. He squatted down, picked up a fruit, and smelled it.
Wang Lin's action caused the mosquito beast that just ate Shi Fang's body begin to rapid beat its wings. Its eyes revealed a willingness to please.
Even the woman named Qian Qin's eyes became serious as she looked at the Brilliant Golden Fruit in Wang Lin's hand, and she couldn't help but sigh. Her sect had spent a lot of effort to find the Brilliant Golden Fruit, but they unexpectedly met the people of the Da Lou Sword Sect. She originally thought that everything was set in stone, but then there was a sudden change that resulted in the scene before her.
The sudden appearance of the Heavenly Fate Sect's Purple Division seventh disciple, Wang Lin, easily changed everything!
Wang Lin softly whispered, "Don't worry!"
After the mosquito heard this, it quickly nodded. Its eyes contained a hint of fanaticism.
As Wang Lin held the Brilliant Golden Fruit, he wanted to test if this fruit could fill up the metal element of the heaven defying bead. If not, then he would just feed it to the mosquito beast.
The heaven defying bead was only missing the metal element after the battle at the Suzaku Tomb; it was still missing half of the required element.


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AHow to automate the wire harness assembly process? Towards the end of the 20th century, most wire harnessing processes, including insertion of wires into the connectors and bundling of wires, were done manually. Due to the lack of wire harness assembly automation, the manufacturing process took longer than other cable assemblies. Depending on the complexity of the wire harness, production time spanned from a few days to several weeks.Although, complete automation cannot be done for insertion of terminated wires into connector housings, fully automated equipment and procedures are now available for cutting, stripping, and crimping of wire. Complete Automation of Wire Harness Assembly Recently, a system has been introduced that can automatically produce a complete custom wire harness from start to finish. It comprises a set of flexible machines, which can also take care of the insertion of terminated wires into assembly connectors. This system can automatically cut, strip, and crimp wires of different gauges. It is equipped with sensors on the presses for quality control. Also, it can be fitted with a combination of stations, such as crimping presses and seal assembly stations. Besides this, there are other innovations that can be used to simplify the wire insertion process. There are systems that use vision-guided lasers to command assemblers where to insert the wires. Also, certain procedures use computer-guided wire assembly and test systems to perform wire insertion. Such innovations have only further strengthened the efforts of automating cable assembly processes. Beneficial Applications of Automating Cable Assembly Processes Cable assembly automation can be helpful in various ways. Following are the major beneficial applications of automating cable assembly and wire harnessing processes: Fitting of terminals onto wiresSoldering or tinning of the wire endsPlugging of wires into connector housingsTesting a wire harness for electrical functionalityCrimping terminals on one or both sides or the wiresSpecialized cutting machines for cutting and stripping the ends of individual wiresConsidering the potential benefits and the solutions being introduced to solve this problem, it is safe to say that the future of wire harness assembly automation looks bright.
AWhat's the difference between cable assembly & wire harness? Cable assemblies and wire harnesses are often confused for being the same thing. The confusion is understandable since many professionals use the terms interchangeably and the products themselves have very similar basic functions. Yet these products are very different from each other, as is their purpose, which means definitions need to be made in order to help people get the products they need. This is a brief explanation of cable assembly vs. wire harness, and how each product is used out in the world. Cable Assembly vs. Wire Harness Before getting into the fighting differences of a cable assembly vs. wire harness, it's important to note the difference between wire and cable, since these terms are also used interchangeably despite being very different products. Essentially, a wire is a strand of material that conducts electricity, such as aluminum or copper. A cable, by contrast, is two or more wires that run together. They're often bonded or braided together, which is why you see cables that look like bunches of intertwined wires. The Wire Harness At their most basic, wire harneWire harnesssses are a simple exterior sheath that covers some wires or cables. It's usually made of thermoplastic or thermoset material which helps protect the wires from their environment. For the most part, wire harnesses bundle up cables and wires that are already protected by their own exterior sheaths. That means you could open up a wire harness and see multiple cables with their own coverings, but they're all in a single wire harness. Wire harnesses are a low-cost electrical solution that's best for keeping electrical systems organized. By bundling wires and cables together, engineers and electrical contractors can keep their wiring systems organized. Since wire harnesses are often a low cost organizational tool, they aren't generally able to protect the wires inside from constant friction, temperature swings, or other factors that could cause damage to the wires inside the harness. The Cable Assembly Cable assemblies are a group of wires or cables covered by a much more intensive exterior product. In general, they are made from heavy-duty materials, including shrink-wrapped thermoplastic, thermoplastic rubber, or vinyl. These assemblies serve a similar function to wire harnesses, including keeping wires and cables organized, but are designed for entirely different environments. Cable assemblies are designed for specific environmental factors, including the size of the area where it's being used and the types of environmental factors it's likely to encounter. For this reason, cable assemblies can come in many different shapes and sizes, and are built to shield the interior wires and cables from heat, friction, moisture, abrasion, compression, and other hazards. So what's the difference between wire harnesses and cable assemblies? Well, each is used in different environments. Wire harnesses offer a low-cost solution for keeping wires organized, while cable assemblies keep all of the products safe in the most extreme circumstances.
ACable Assemblies InformationCable assemblies are collections of wires or cables banded into a single unit with connectors on at least one end. Cable assemblies are used to connect various types of equipment and instrumentation. The connectors and wire configuration are very specific depending on the application. When selecting cable assemblies, application and type specifications are important to consider. Other relevant specifications include gender, shielding and approvals / certifications. A cable assembly is identified by the plugs and receptacles that are attached to the ends. The featured connectors are determined by the application for which the cable assembly was manufactured. The application may also determines the cable's dimensional and electrical specifications, as well as approvals and certifications. Suppliers offer cable assemblies for audio / video (A/V), automotive, imaging, radio frequency (RF), and telecommunications applications. There are also cable assemblies for personal computers (PCs), local area network (LAN) applications, and industrial control and instrumentation systems. Cordage, patch cords and cable extenders are types of cable assembly which may suit a variety of applications.Types The various types of cable assembly may be grouped by application. Audio / visual (A/V) cables are used to connect audio and video equipment to a computer or display. DVI, RGB and VGA cables are examples of A/V cables. Battery cables are used to connect batteries. Computer cables connect hard drives, printers, monitors and other peripheral devices to a computer. Computer cables include ATA / SATA, IEEE 1394 (FireWire?), IDE / EIDE, KVM, monitor, printer, USB and VGA cables. General communication cables provide data transmission and networking between computers, controllers and other devices. ATM, CANopen, CC-LINK, fibre channel, Fieldbus, parallel, SCSI, and serial cables are all suitable communication links. Patch cables (or patch cords) are electrical or optical cables used to connect two or more devices. Patch cables are available in various lengths and can be used for many different applications, such as panel connection, Ethernet and telecommunications. Telecommunications cables are used to extend or replace cables for telephones and handsets. Specifications In addition to application and type, other important cable assembly specifications include connector type, gender, and shielding. Examples of Connector Types BNC connectors are bayonet-style locking connectors. They are typically used for A/V applications, as well as older devices and third party monitors.A BNC connector. Image credit: CONEC Centronics connectors are used with Centronics brand as well as third party peripherals.A Centronics connector. Image credit: Electro Standards Laboratories DB connectors are used to connect computer peripherals. They are available with a variety of pin arrangements. DB9 (9 pin) connectors. Image credit: APC by Schneider Electric DIN connectors are designed to adhere to standards from Deutsches Institut fur Normung (DIN), a German national standards body. DVI connectors are able to transmit analog (DVI-A), digital (DVI-D) or analog / digital (DVI-I) data. The DVI-D is the most common connector. DVI connectors. Image credit: Digi-Key CorporationFireWire connectors are available in 4-, 6- or 9-pin configurations. High-speed serial data connection (HSSDC) connectors facilitate high-speed data transmissions.Small computer systems interface (SCSI) connectors are intelligent connectors used with computer peripherals. RJ connectors are modular connectors used for telecommunications and serial applications.An RJ-11 connector. Image credit: Newark / element14USB connectors are available in a various sizes and configurations. A USB connector. Image credit: Samtec, Inc.ShieldingCable assemblies may feature a type of electromagnetic shielding material, which is wrapped around the cable assembly underneath the outer jacket. Shielding serves to prevent electrical noise from affecting the transmitted signal, and to reduce electromagnetic radiation emission from the cable itself. Shielding is typically comprised of metal braiding, metal tape or foil braiding. A shielded cable assembly may also feature a special grounding wire known as a drain wire. Cutaway image of a shielded cable. Image credit: Tkgd2007Gender Cable assembly connectors are available in multiple gender configurations. Male connectors, sometimes called plugs, consist of a protrusion which fits into the female connector, sometimes known as a receptacleA male (left) and female (right) connector. Image credit: Amphenol Alden Products CompanyCommon cable assembly configurations include:Male-Male: both ends of the cable assembly terminate in a male connector.Male-Female: the cable assembly features a male connector on one end and a female on the other.Female-Female: both ends of the cable assembly terminate in a female connector.
ADifferent types of wir straps There are different types of the assemblies, depending mostly on the device and application on which it is used. They include the standard wiring, reverse wiring, stereo relocation, amplifier integration, amplifier bypass, premium, and speaker adapter harness. In the mainstream production of a painless wiring cords and cable harness assembly, several key factors must not be toyed with. These are considerations which must be attended to, and they include: For a custom process, the peculiarities of the machine and device on which the group will work are absolutely necessary.The cut and stripping requirements of the equipment kit ought to be determined and known.Methods of testing the quality of the electrical items produced have to be standardized and reliable. The main details of producing these products are as follows: STEP 1First, a circuit diagram is produced showing the various parts of the device requiring transport of electric signal, ready for the preparation and assembly. The wires are then cut to size using a special machine. After this is done, the wires are stripped to expose the core of the wire, usually metallic in nature. These will be fitted into the connector housings, also known as crimping. STEP 2Clamping of the wires is the next thing to be done, and this is done on a special workbench or pin board, according to the dictates of the specifications of the shackle. When this is done, the collection can be fastened with tapes, cable ties or clamps according to the specification. The cable components are then fitted with suitable protective sleeves, conduit, protective yarn or any form of insulation. The production process for the assembly is now complete, and it can be fitted directly into the device of use or packaged to be shipped. STEP 3The next stage would be the testing of the efficiency and functionality of the painless wire bands. This is done with the aid of a test board. The circuit diagram data have been previously programmed into the test board, and each of the primary wires can subsequently be tested individually or as a collection. POINT TO NOTEDespite the efforts at automating the process of harnessing, the most cost effective processes have been the manual ones. It is also possible to automate some parts like the cutting of wires, the crimping, and the soldering of wire ends, as well as partial plugging of wires into the connector housings.
AWhat is the benefit of a wiring harness? Secure wires form abrasion and moisture Cable assembly also help the wires by securing them from the unhealthy effects of abrasion and moisture. A mental picture of a mass of scattered wires stretching for tens of kilometers around the working part, as against a combined collection of wires converged to a point by a strap, would tell the obvious story. Service vibrations during the operation of the device are expected, and there is no better way of securing these wires from the effects of vibration than binding them with suitable material. Prevention of short-circuitsPrevention of short-circuiting has also been known to be a fringe benefit of cables since there is every chance of vulnerability of a mass of scattered wires to the agents of short-circuiting. The installer has less work to do since he has only one group to install, as opposed to a mass of cables or wires. In addition, the process can be standardized, and a notation inculcated since it is a question of just one section, which may not be possible with a conglomeration of wires and or cables. To greatly reduce the probability of sparks and resulting fires, the item can be bound into a fire-retarding sleeve.
AWhere is a wire harness needed? Within the closed system of machinery and equipment, for example, an automobile, there is always need to transmit electric power and signals from one point or the other. This is where cable harnesses are thus needed. These are packs of wires or cables collected together by way of a bundle, for specific applications. The cables are bound together in their numbers by cable straps or ties, cable lacing, sleeves, tapes of electrical conduit. The material that binds them together constitutes the stringed combination, which organizes the assembly of cables and wires and makes their focus single in transmitting the signals from one point to another. Functional application in machinery and automotiveThere are a number of reasons a defined circuit finds better application in such a system, as regards complex machinery with different organs that must have some charge of an electric signal or the other to function as a unit. Whereas some wires can be used in a scattered manner to join two points together, providing a potential difference necessary for current and signal flow, this piece provides the advantage of economy of space. By binding the wires together with a suitable material such as electrical weave of extruded string, a lot of precious space is saved up in the device. This does not only save space but makes for a more organized and aesthetic outlook of the interior of the machine. It makes the job of the Maintenance Engineer or Technician simple and straight to the point since he just has to look for an assembly of wires performing a specific purpose and do the needful.
AHow is wiring harness used in different industry sectors? This assembly comes in various options today as per their different areas of application. Read on to know more about them as well as how to use them in your area of operation for optimal benefit. Wiring harness as the name indicates is a string of cables and wires that are used to tie down the informational signals or operating currents to transmit it to their destination. They are nowadays used in the electrical, electronics as well as the automotive industries. In this article, we would deal with them individually. AUTOMOTIVE WIRING HARNESSAutomotive wiring parts have made the use of electrical components in automobiles a breeze today. And the technology has reached amazing strides in the last few years. In fact, the wiring in automobiles industry has become a lucrative industry in itself. This feature is used in different types of electrical wires and components for producing, storing and distributing electrical current to other parts of the vehicle. Among its different functions are starting the engine; providing electrical energy for operating lights; for running air conditioners, dashboard clusters, fuel tank collection pieces wire connections to horns, music systems, and other devices. Apart from these standard uses, there are also varieties of customized solutions of these as well as power supply cord that offer other functions ELECTRONICS HARNESSThis variety is used extensively in all types of electronic gadgets. There are those that are made for computers as computer cables and data for effective data transfer. Then there are harness solutions for a flip flop and toggle applications. Control cable assemblies are used widely in the home appliances industry as well. Audio and television wiring assembly is also one of its many uses today. ELECTRICAL HARNESSThe harness itself, is used most highly in the electrical industry. They are used in wiring in residential as well as commercial buildings. Then there are those that are made to supply electrical energy to control panels in various kinds of pumps, telecom components, and textile machines. Power joints connect cables of higher current rating from one machine part to the other. XLPE, HR cables are used for high current applications. Among the many other varieties of electrical components available are an electrical fuse, switches, fuse holders, wiring connectors, switch panels, and relay connectors.
AHow to choose the right custom cable assembly? Almost everyone in the United States will come into contact with a cable assembly, whether they realize it or not. Many of those same people will then find themselves having to purchase a customized assembly. If you are a first-time purchaser, then you may be uncertain as to the process. There are numerous great tips out there to aid you in your search for a company that assembles cables: Communication skills matter.This may surprise some customers, but engineering and manufacturing skills are not the only facets of cable production. A company's customer service department matters greatly in the field of customized cable assembly. Every industry is different, and every household is unique. The success and efficiency of a cable assembly is necessarily dependent upon whether the manufacturer heard and understood what you had to say. So request a representative to meet with you personally to determine your plan. Ask to see a client list.Experience is key, as faulty cable systems could cause immeasurable damage and potentially raise an issue of safety. Additionally, to ensure efficiency, you will want to know whether the company has worked with similarly situated clients. To gauge a company's experience, look to past clients. Not all companies have this available, due to privacy issues. But it never hurts to ask. Have sketches ready.Along the same lines of the theme of communication, it is best for you to come prepared. You should know where you want to install your cables, why, and what function they will serve. Bring any kind of paperwork you have that may help you communicate your needs to your representative. Remember to put down any questions you may have beforehand. Do not ignore the certifications of a company.In many industries, certifications do not hold much significance. This is not the case in the electronic world. Certifications like the CSA International and the UL Registration indicate an ability to maintain industry regulation standards and comply with updated training processes. This is crucial, as it means a company is more likely to be efficient and safe. Be familiar with the environment in which you will place your cable assembly.The environment in which you will connect your cables determines the construction and materials involved in your customized assembly. Hotter climates and exposure to sunlight demand that wires be encased in heat-resistant insulation. Other potential problems include contact with saltwater, the risk of water damage and vibration and shock exposure. Sometimes you will have multiple environmental factors present. It is important that you be able to share this with the company. Tour the facilities.When searching for a company to manufacture your cable assembly, you should ensure that the company maintains facilities that are large enough to accommodate the process of cable production. Ask about outsourcing, as this can be a way for the company to save money by producing standard pieces elsewhere while saving customized parts for in-house. View the product list.Finally, ask to see a list of the types of products the company manufacturers. This is a simple but important tip. Often you can gain a feel for a company's proficiency in a product just by reviewing items they have made in the past.

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Is retail therapy an addiction or a cure?
June 26, 2015
The answer can be, I believe, both.
For me, and many people like me, shopping certainly had many of the elements of addiction.
I would obsess about buying something. I would seek out opportunities to go shopping although I knew it was damaging my relationships and credit rating. I'd often have trouble stopping and would feel restless and irritable or even depressed, when I stopped or hadn't been shopping in a while. I denied I had any problems with money and was never open about my purchases regarding price or quantity. I would also be out of control sometimes e.g. buying 2 pairs of shoes when I only needed one or none at all!! One of my clients told me of going into a shop to buy a white t-shirt and coming out a short time later with many t-shirts of assorted colors!
These are all common characteristics of addictive behaviors as described here http://www.indiana.edu/~engs/hints/addictiveb.html .
So, I now readily admit, I had a spending or shopping addiction for many years.
For me shopping was not the cure. It was merely a temporary patch or plaster over some wounds, namely my low self esteem.
Buying stuff made me feel better about myself and more worthy of others' love and attention, in the moment.
It was temporary at best.
Many people who use shopping, or spending money, as a salve for their wounds report having feelings of remorse and even self loathing afterwards. They regret that they have again succumbed to the seduction of shopping. Their self esteem is hit again as, once more, they have broken the promise they made to themselves to stop using their credit card.
Just as alcoholics wake up the next day and regret last night and vow to, this time, never drink again, so does the shopaholic regret the shopping and vow to never do it again. They promise that they will pay off their credit cards and never use them again.
I would, secretly, make statements like that all the time and then further knock my self esteem by not keeping my promise to myself. I couldn't be relied on, even by me.
Now what about the other part of the equation…that retail therapy is a cure?
For many people an afternoon of shopping is a very enjoyable way to spend time, either with friends, or alone. The buzz and visual stimulus of the shops and malls make them feel uplifted and brighter. It elevates their mood.
One of the questions I ask people when they start working with me is about their attitudes to shopping. If they describe shopping as a hobby it does raise a red flag for me.
Does it mean they are addicted? Not always.
However, it is worth remembering that shops and shopping malls are in business to sell stuff and make a profit. If you are spending lots of time there, the chances are you are going to spend more money than you intend and often, than you can afford.
So if, for you, the occasional outing to the shops lifts your mood and makes you happy then by all means go for it, at least occasionally. We are meant to be happy.
If, on the other hand you find yourself spending more time or money than you intended when you go shopping maybe it is time to evaluate these trips and find other less expensive hobbies or ways of making you feel better or relieve the boredom.
If you found yourself being a bit alarmed or all too agreeable, when you read the first part of this article contact me and set up a clarity/strategy call with me and we can talk about. You can schedule it here :-http://www.financialclarity.co.nz/schedule-session.html
3 Tips to Help You Reduce those New Year Credit Card Bills!
December 11, 2014
Do you procrastinate? I know I do! I could do it for the Olympics!!
I have been meaning to write this on here for the past week or so, but always found something more important that needed doing, actually probably more urgent if I was truthful, because I'd procrastinated about that too!!
Sometimes procrastinating can be really expensive; both financially and/or just personally. If you don't stop doing something that is harmful to you, eg smoking it ticks both of those boxes. As soon as you stop, you save money and also start to improve your health. But what I am focussing on here is money.
I have had several conversations recently, with people who intend to deal with their money shit, "in the New Year"!
Great idea you might think and in principle, it is! However, as the graphic says, time is money! The longer you delay taking at least the first step, the more it costs you. At this time of the year especially.
If you are spending without having any real plan or budget, and no really clear idea of where it has been, or is all going, you could be in trouble! This is particularly if you are doing all this spending on credit cards! The New Year will bring some nasty surprises when those credit card bills come in! Trust me I know these things!!
So here are three tips to stop the flood and, depending where you are with the Christmas shopping, lessen the shock of those New Year bills.
- Make a plan now! I mean, as soon as you have read this, or at the very least today! The sooner you start the less it will cost you. Detail your income from now until the end of December. If, you have already been paid, then use the balance in your account now. Then put down all of your planned spending until the end of the the month. This should include gift buying, food shopping, meals out, alcohol, parties etc! It is an expensive time of year! If at the end of that you estimate that you will still have money in the bank or your wallet, well done you!! If not, go over it again and you have two choices – either reduce your planned spending or increase your income!! To help with this you can go to my website, Financial Clarity and download a copy of the Holiday Planner developed by Karen McCall.
- Stop using your credit cards. I mean NOW! Using credit cards allows you to be completely oblivious to your spending or have your head in the clouds or, deep in the "money fog' as I like to call it! If you won't be able to eat unless you use your credit cards, then that's OK but make a plan for when you are going to use them and for how much. eg I will spend $100 at the supermarket or grocery store. Then just use it for that and NOTHING more!
- Shop with a list or even better do all your shopping online! This means that you are in control of your spending. You buy just what you need and spend just what you have planned. You are not tempted by the slick marketing of the retailers or by your own desires!!
…and most of all have a wonderful Christmas, happy holidays and a healthy and abundant 2015
If you think you need more help than this don't hesitate to contact me email@example.com or +64 21 211 5327
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March 20, 2014
I hope Cyclone Lusi didn't do too much damage where you are (if you're in NZ or the Pacific Islands). I had a wonderful weekend with 3 of my greatest friends staying for the weekend! Such wonderful fun, with lots of good food and wine thrown in for good measure!
As you know I am a great advocate of using debit cards, not credit cards and it was great to see that NZ is listening! Statistics for card use in February in NZ showed that 54.1% of it was on debit cards with the remainder on credit cards. That was on 108 million transactions worth an average of $53!! I still find those numbers mind boggling, don't you?
"The value of electronic card spending on retail rose 0.9% to a seasonally adjusted $.58 billion in February, according to Statistics New Zealand." (NZ Herald, March 11, 2014)
Are you still using a credit card or debit card? Go to my Facebook page ( see the link below) and answer the poll. Get your friends and and family to participate too.
Have a great week and as always I value your feedback.
I'm hedonistic …what are you?
February 11, 2014
As most of you know I counsel and mentor people, who are wanting to change their behaviours around money. I therefore talk to a lot of people about money, not just clients but also people who I am talking to about what I do. Almost everyone is interested in that, but there is a group who cannot get their heads around how I could make an income doing what I do. Sometimes it isn't easy to make an income but I am very confident of the premise around my business model. There are people who are willing to pay to eliminate or at least reduce, the pain they are suffering from their money mess!
The people who cannot understand this are almost always very good at managing their finances, especially their spending. They seldom have credit card debt, in fact apart from their mortgage or some student debt, they rarely have debt at all. Their credit cards are paid off in full every month without fail. They consider all purchases they make very carefully, often conducting extensive research before deciding to purchase. Impulsive decisions are rare, if not non existent. So their behaviour is very different from the majority of my clients, who often have significant debt and don't always manage to pay their credit cards in full every month. They know the buzz they get from impulsive purchases.
So their behaviours around money are vastly different and the first group of people are the ones who are most likely to doubt anyones ability to create a business around helping the second group.They believe that all you need to do is teach people to do what they do. Simple and straightforward.
If only it was that easy. The majority of my clients know what they should do, but actually doing it is a very different beast!
Why is that? Well for one thing they don't see money and spending as so black and white. Just as some people eat food as simple nutrition, others of us relish the emotions and feelings eating delicious food can evoke. The reason why just knowing what you SHOULD eat, is seldom enough to make dieting successful!
They also invest money and food with more powers than a simple commodity or the way to provide your body with the fuel it needs to perform it's functions. We can use food or money to make us feel better emotionally, to celebrate with and to give us simple pleasure.
The reasons for these differences in behaviour are so often emotional or even psychological that changing them can be a very complex issue and require the kind of commitment by them and me , as those trying to lose weight and those trying to help them!
So why the differences? Well, people have all had different life experiences and these affect the way they behave and respond to life's stimuli. Is that all there is behind it? Not at all!!
Whilst the emotional experiences have significant impact on our reactions, of equal or greater influence I believe, are our inherent personalities. These determine our responses to life in general and our subsequent behaviour. From an early age we can detect differences in personalities and how children react to situations and people, differently.
Sorted, is a New Zealand website which gives vast amounts of excellent information about money behaviour and how to manage your money better. They have an amazing array of calculators which you can use to determine how much you would save over x amount of years if you saved y over time. They can really help improve your decision making ability. I encourage you to explore this site.
The one I am interested in today is the Money Personality assessment tool. Designed by a psychologist, it asks 25 questions and then places you into 1 of 16 money personalities. It is light hearted and fun but also gives good information for you on how your personality may influence the decisions you make around money. I recommend you try it. For your interest I was hedonistic! I struggle with this type of assessment because I am never sure if I should answer how I have learned to behave or my natural inclination. I usually combine both and come out with pretty interesting but unhelpful results.
Let me know what your personality is and how accurate you think it is.


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Being a foodie in San Antonio, I often get the privilege to enjoy a variety of restaurants to review new menus, specials and drinks. For this I am grateful. But every once and awhile I love going out to explore a new restaurant.
This is what happened when I visited La Fonda on Main one of San Antonio's favorited Mexican restaurant.
Here is what my friend and I ordered.
The classic fish tacos are something I'm on a mission to try at every Mexican restaurant in San Antonio.
This was a special that night. An old nun recipe they use to make for the totality that would visit. I unfortunately forgot to get the name of this delisous dish but just look at those pomagranets. This is a rich dish filled with pork and beef in a stuffing stuffed in a plablano pepper.
I thought it was a bit on the sweet side but my friend disagreed.
If you try it tell me the name and if you thought it was sweet or not.
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1234, which Betsy Isaacson of The Huffington Post reports, was the incredibly lame security digits Syrian President Bashar al-Assad was using for his private email.
As an added insult, the security flaw was revealed by an anti-government hacker, who described the process thusly:
After a week of attempting to decipher what they thought would be an enigmatic code protecting Assad's private correspondences, one of the sophisticated cyber-burglars tried 'thinking like an idiot,' Al-Hayat reported Thursday.
'You're doing it wrong,' said hacker Abdullah Shamri, recalling for the paper the moment at which epiphany struck one of his criminals-in-arms. 'You always call the heads of the regime morons, so let's try to work like morons'.


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Much is at stake, do your part as a citizen by voting this Election Day
Editorial by Representative John Schneck of Bangor.
In the coming week, Americans will mark two days that are significant to our democracy: Election Day and Veterans Day. On Tuesday, millions of Americans will make their voices heard at the polls. On Friday, we honor those who served to protect our nation and our freedoms. I urge you to participate in both.
I'm honored to be a member of the Legislature's Veterans and Legal Affairs Committee, which deals with veterans issues as well as policy around elections, campaign practices and voter registration. I'm especially proud of our work this year on new laws spearheaded by Democrats that help Maine keep up with the changing needs of Maine veterans, combat homelessness and address their higher education and transportation needs.
As a veteran, a state lawmaker and a citizen, it's been wonderful to see how engaged Mainers are this election season. You can see it in the large numbers of absentee ballots requested and cast, in the debates among candidates and in the day-to-day conversations with friends and neighbors.
There's a lot at stake this year, from who we put in the White House to who'll be on our towns' school boards.
And, of course, voters will also decide what kind of Maine Legislature we'll have for the next two years.
Those decisions will affect how we educate our children and prepare them for the working world, whether Augusta shifts costs to local property taxpayers and whether we can achieve true welfare reform that moves people out of poverty and into sustainable employment – and that creates accountability and effectiveness throughout the system.
I served in the Navy during the Vietnam War, and I'm proud to serve in the Legislature alongside other veterans. Among House Democrats, we have veterans of the Army, Navy and Marines, veterans who also served in the Vietnam era, a younger veteran who served in Iraq and Afghanistan, the co-chair of the Legislature's Veterans Caucus and a recipient of the Bronze Star.
I know that each and every one of them wants voters to participate in our democracy.
Meanwhile, some highly visible politicians are trying to cast doubt about the integrity of our election system. They're trying to dissuade – even intimidate – voters from exercising their rights. They're trying to undermine our American tradition of peaceful transfers of power.
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I know I look super good for my age, but I'm going to tell you all something.
I'm almost sixteen.
*mic drop*
Okay, not sure if that was the right context, but what the heck. Listen, you nerds. I have this epic plan.
Like, seriously epic.
I am going to New York City for my sixteenth birthday.
Sorry I just said that.
Now, here's the plan. I work as one of those people who watch other people's children for a living and so I have money, yo, well sort of, and so. Here's how my sixteenth year on this fair planet is going to start.
I'm going to jump on a plane, fly to New York, jump off the plane, throw on my theater coat (pic to come), put on some lipstick, and bump right into Audra McDonald.
Now, why will this happen? Why will I bump into Audra and why will Jonathan Groff and Lea Michelle be WITH her? Why will they all invite me to hang?
People, it's New York. Relax.
Anyway, after all this happens I'll be pretty exhausted so I'll have to go to bed, but in the MORNING I will be ready for action. I will gallivant all over The Big Apple in my theater coat and then I'll go see some shows.
Shows I really want to go see:
Dear Evan Hansen
Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812
Hamilton (okay, could be wishful thinking here)
The Color Purple
Okay, Imma think of more, but that's the gist. By the end of the whole kaboodle, Lin will have hired me to babysit his child and at the same time teach me how to write musicals, Stephen Sondheim, Sara Bareilles, Jonathan Groff, Idina Menzel, and I will be besties and I'll have landed a secure second job at The Drama Bookshop.
Just saying.
Okay, but literally. I am so excited, here, people. And thanks to computers you can come with me on my adventure.
So yeah.
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ASK Patron officiating the opening of the Expo Hall Project at Jamhuri Show Grounds.
Agricultural Society of Kenya (ASK) Patron( The President of the Republic of Kenya, H.E. Hon. Uhuru Kenyatta) visited the Jamhuri Show grounds during the last year's Nairobi International Trade Fair (N.I.T.F) and officiated the Expo Hall Project which is currently ongoing.
The multipurpose Expo Hall, upon completion, will ensure that Jamhuri Show Grounds is a hive of activity lined up throughout the year.


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Speaking on British radio station Xfm, drummer Dominic Howard says, "It's our 20th anniversary year and I can't believe it - it's February next year or something so I think we'll definitely do something special for it.
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By JOHN DALY
The University of the Underground has released a series of unique records made on X-ray films featuring unreleased songs and audio from artists and thinkers, Massive Attack, Jónsi of Sigur Rós, Alex Somers, Pussy Riot, Noam Chomsky, Nástio Mosquito, Cyborg Neil Harbisson, and Lord Mayor of Sheffield Magid Magid.
Together with this influential group of artists and thinkers, the project, titled "The Library of Dangerous Thoughts" is the start of a collaboration initiated by The University of the Underground in partnership with the digital museum Collecteurs, and the Bureau of Lost Culture to raise awareness against censorship and encourage plurality of thinking.
These previously unreleased tracks and "dangerous thoughts" engraved on x-ray films are unique vinyl-type records made with audio cut onto radiography film.
X-ray records were made as an act of defiance against censorship in cold war era Soviet Union, where they were used as an underground method of distributing prohibited music by Western, emigre and banned Russian musicians.
This cultural response to state censorship is now presented as a contemporary reminder of the not-so-distant past and collected in the "Library of Dangerous Thoughts" supporting freedom of thinking and countercultures. This initiative is a call to inspire citizens of the world into creating further pluralistic platforms and to support free education.
As a part of the release, a limited number of these collectable x-ray records cut by the Bureau of Lost Culture on an original 1957 recording lathe will be available for sale and on auction on Collecteurs, the world's first digital museum with a mission to create access to millions of unseen artworks in storage facilities.
Soundbites from the unreleased tracks and a special editorial report on censorship will also be presented along with the x-ray records. All proceeds from the sale will benefit the University of the Underground, a charity offering free and transnational education for the next generation of creatives. The University of the Underground aims to maintain, support and cultivate countercultures that will reactivate the public's engagement with democratic institutions, politics and their plausible futures.
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In the decimal number system, the place values are powers of 10.
We use a decimal point to separate units from parts of a whole (like tenths, hundredths, thousandths, etc).
• 0.1 is a tenth, 1/10 of a unit
• 0.01 is a hundredth, 1/100 of a unit
• 0.001 is a thousandth, 1/1000 of a unit
• 0.0001 is a ten thousandth,1/10000 of a unit
Let's understand with an example:
In 0.6345, the first digit after the decimal point is called the tenths place value. There are six tenths in the number 0.6345.
The second digit tells you how many hundredths there are in the number. The number 0.6345 has three hundredths.
The third digit is the thousandths place.
The fourth digit is the ten-thousandths place which is five in this example.
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- In 527.13, which digit is in the hundredths place?
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Trying to have a child can be a trying time for any couple and it has its sets of joys and sorrows. Having trouble with your fertility can lead to you being scared and lost. There are many medications you can use to deal with this issue, but you can also try to manage the fertility problem naturally.
Start by eating a real food diet. The thing is that when you eating you should avoid processed diets. You should learn the importance of eating a balanced meal and incorporate it. When you eat meals rich on a balanced diet they will boost your health and fertility.
The other way that you can aid with the fertile issues is reducing stress. You have to understand that pressure is a huge issue, and most people have such a condition. This is a word that is both busy and fast pace. This is more on the women. You should put in mind that pressure is not ideal for either the spirit or the body. They can bring havoc to your heath. It is more deadly when you are dealing with fertility. Being stressed is not an ideal place for your baby. The thing is that when you are stressed, you should come up with stress reducing plans.
The other way to deal with the fertility naturally is by tracking your cycles. Bear in mind that the period is one of the best barometers to be used for your gynecological health. If the cycle is not consistent then you should work on ways you can improve this condition. In case you have any imbalances then you should work on them as they will be able to boost your fertility. It might take a while to get the balance, and you should be patients.
When you have trouble getting pregnant then you should have intercourse when the fertility is at peak. You need to make sure that you try around 11-18 days before your menstrual. It is also best to look at the cycle charts. When you do this; then you will have improved the opportunities you have of becoming expectant.
There is no short cut, if you want to get the best outcome then you should work with a professional. They will be able to guide you one the best way that you should handle yourself. When you use this option, some of the things that you will find out is if the natural method is enough. The thing is that when you are making the selection you should deal with a gynecologist that is trained and qualified.


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The Jeep Wrangler JK survives to see another year, and its successor Wrangler JL will join it in the last quarter of this year. Preparations are underway to morph the JK facilities into JL setups. But before that, the JK has come out with some interesting updated versions in the two-door and four-door trim levels. They include Sport, Sport S, Sahara, Golden Eagle, Altitude, Rubicon and Rubicon Recon.
Check out the 2 video reviews of the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (16 min) and the Jeep Wrangler Sahara (30 min).
The 2018 Jeep JK is known for its offroad prowess. Although negligent with modernity, the Wrangler still retains its heritage with not many changes to the shape. It is unmistakable to ignore the Wrangler's cult that is ingrained for decades and reigns the American psyche. So, if you're willing to sacrifice everything just for the rich off-roading experience, the 2018 new Jeep Wrangler JK is the real deal.
Looking for a more detailed review? Watch this video review of the Wrangler JK instead.
Engine and Powertrain
All the versions of 2018 Wrangler JK are equipped with FCA's familiar 3.6L V6 Pentastar engine generating 285 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque. As a standard, a six-speed manual transmission is geared in all, while a five-speed automatic is optional across all trims. There are two four-wheel drivetrains available for the JK. The Command-Trac part-time system is typically present across the Sport, Sport S and Sahara models.
Additionally, the special trims of these variants also have the same four-wheel drivetrain. The engine system contains a 2.72:1 low range ratio for swarming its way through rugged terrains. Jeep purists in search of more off road capability can opt for the Rock-Trac part-time system introduced in the Wrangler JK Rubicon and Rubicon Recon. This drivetrain comprises front and tail anti-roll bars which can be detached just by pressing a button. It also has the ability to lock forward and backward differentials. It even brings out a tighter range ratio of 4.0:1. The fuel economy on the 2018 Wrangler JK is 17/21/18 mpg city/highway/combined. The revival of the Altitude and the introduction of the Golden Eagle editions are new this year with the same engine specifications.
Performance and Handling
The Wrangler is hardly cherished as an on-road vehicle. Its raw sloppiness makes it a hard choice for someone looking for a daily-drive. Nonetheless, we think it unleashes itself only when the asphalt ends. It is sufficiently loaded with the low-end torque required by the offroaders for faster-speeds on pavements. The six-speed manual transmission vibrates due to its long-hauling lever and deep pedal-travel. The gear ratios are lofty in a sense regardless of you opting the manual or the automatic transmission.
Say for a five-speed automatic, you only have to shift once during a 0 to 60 mph sprint with a gear ratio of 3.21:1. An even lower ratio is available on the Rubicon and Rubicon Recon off road variants. Started out with a recirculated ball-steering, the boxy JK is jiggly and noisy around corners. The JK's Achilles' heel is and has been its out-of-date handling.
Comfort and Safety
Both the two-door and four-door versions have four seats. The front seats are conditioned with fairly fat bolsters and are cushioned by enough space. The interior is somewhat boxy with a rough and tough readiness. In its similarity with the Land Rover Defender, the seats are uncomfortably upright bolting an authoritative existence. Every model of the new Jeep Wrangler is loaded with climate control, tubular side steps, automatic LED lights, Hill Descent Control, an Alpine Stereo System with subwoofers, and a 6.5-inch touchscreen infotainment system. The two-door variant has a cargo space of 12.8 cu-ft following the back seats and 56.5 cu-ft behind the front seats. The rear seats on the two-door model are removable and foldable. The four-door models have a spacious 31.5 cu-ft behind the back seats and 70.6 cu-ft after the front seats. When appropriately equipped, the two-door variants can haul up to 2000lbs while the four-door can tow a payload of up to 3500lbs. There are no active safety features on the 2018 Wrangler JK.
Styling and Exterior
Looking at the Jeep Wrangler JK, not much changed over the years. Defying age, the Wrangler JK still has predominant military heritage and is sharply dissimilar to its opponents. Flat paneling, boxed fenders, and an old-school seven-slot sturdy grille are some of the remarkable features that create the front profile of the Wrangler JK. All Jeep Wrangler models house 18-inch alloy wheels.
The 2018 Jeep Wrangler JK bumpers vary from light-weight to heavy-weight, the choice of which affects its fuel economy. Installing a heavy-weight bumper works great for an off-roading activity. We would recommend fixing the specialized Oedro bumper for Jeep Wrangler JK because it has two extra LED lights above for larger visibility radius. Having an anti-rust layer between steel and the paint, forget about the bumper oxidizing with water in fiercer terrains. Oedro also delivers the bumpers with guarded seven-layer corrugated cardboard, so don't even think the package's going to get mishandled.
Talking about LED lights, if you need strikingly brighter and farther light patterns, you have to ditch the regular LED lights. We would again recommend mounting the Oedro Jeep LED Headlights for this purpose. The Oedro headlights come with a lifetime warranty of more than 50,000 hours. Not bragging about its convenience but the lights are just plug-and-play and you can install them in just 30 minutes. Moreover, Oedro's products are offered with a 2-year warranty for any damage during delivery or factory defect.
Oedro's high quality upgrades and modifications simply cannot be resisted and urge us to recommend one of the finest running boards for Jeep Wrangler JK. These boards are packed with three base plates instead of two for a firmer grip. They are made of the same material as the bumpers with anti-rust properties. These boards are just a way to make your Wrangler JK look cool and adventurous.
Pricing and Competition
The current lineup of JK comes in 2-door and 4-door versions. For the two-door trim levels, the Jeep JK price starts from $23,995 for the Sport and race up to $39,195 for the Recon. For the four-door versions, it is priced at $27,895 for the Sport and stretch up to $42,945 for the Recon. Similar to the previous year, starting prices of the two-doors are distanced slightly by $3,900 for the four-doors.
Compared with the Toyota 4runner, the Jeep Wrangler JK heads out with optimum all-terrain capability. It also has a lower base price than that of the 4runner; an approximate $4,000 difference. The Wrangler JK, however, comes with a standard 4x4 drivetrain whereas the 4runner has an optional four-wheel drive available at an extra cost. Unlike the 4runner, you can start Wrangler's engine and regulate the climate inside the vehicle remotely before you step in. Shy of 450lbs to 650lbs, the Wrangler is lighter and faster than the 4runner. The 4runner only boasts an automatic transmission whereas the Wrangler JK comes with a manual transmission as well as five-speed automatic shift.
Equipped with removable doors, roof, and windshield, the four-wheel drive provides one of the finest off-the-asphalt experience. Although its off-the-road capability comes off at the expense of its on-road traits, the front, and rear axles qualify for a stiff ride on the road. Tested against a Mercedes-Benz G550 and Toyota Land Cruiser, the Wrangler JK fell short due to its slow-moving five-speed automatic transmission and insufficient power. Overall, it is hardly bearable on road but is essentially wanted offroad.
Still not decided on the Jeep Wrangler JK for your off-road need? Take a look at this video that compares the Top 5 Off-Road Vehicles (12 min).
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I guess John the Fisherman has sufficiently forgiven me for leading him on, because he came in the other day, smelling and looking like he had just rolled out of Cheech and Chong's van, to seek my help with a possible new venture. He wants to start a marijuana farming collective to sell pot to local medical cannabis clubs. He also wants to acquire a small business loan to get him started as well as have me research what federal farm subsidies are available, which is a cautionary example of the kind of impaired, magical thinking that smoking large amounts of dope on a daily basis leads you to have. The cannabis clubs have a weird, shady semi-legal status in the city, but still violate federal law while the courts battle it out. For now, citizens cannot grow pot to sell to these clubs unless they want a bunch of DEA stormtroopers raiding their farms and seizing their property. I didn't want to be too discouraging, but it seems too many obstacles lie in the way of his (pipe) dream for now, the least of which is his own voracious appetite for the substance. I don't see how he would restrain himself from smoking his entire cash crop up anyway.
Speaking of dreams, you know that it has long been one of mine to have a manservant. My 20 year old little brother is staying with us for the month while he interns at a venture capital company, one of the first steps on his journey to becoming a capitalist pig who I'm hoping will not forget the kindess of his shockingly and tragically underpaid public servant sister when he amasses his fortune. In his spare time he is exhausting the dogs on longs runs, taking the garbage out, and performing other handy errands. He'll do in the meantime.
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Stephen Lansdown, who founded Bristol-based Hargreaves Lansdown with Peter Hargreaves before leaving the business in 2012, has turned up in the Panama Papers.
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As the Bristol Post reported, his name is contained in the searchable database based on the leaked documents that the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists made live on Monday. The listing may be found by clicking here.
Sustainable Technology didn't immediately respond to International Investment's request for comment. However, the Bristol Post quoted a statement from the company's directors which said: "Stephen Lansdown and Gordon Power formed Sustainable Technology Investments (Guernsey) Limited ("STIG") in 2009 as a vehicle through which to make their private equity investments.
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I'm trying to achieve the following effect : I made a field of tentacles. At the base state, there are invisibles (stretched to 0 on the y axis)
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No sleep for the wild and no time for the weak, WAAX are giving the middle finger to complacency and capping off an incredibly formative year with the We're Totally F##ked Tour – a final run of headline live assaults from the five-piece for 2017.
Still celebrating the runaway success of their Wild & Weak EP, the tour follows a standout performance at BIGSOUND, a last minute epic Yours and Owls festival appearance and a huge run of sold out theatre dates with Dune Rats, WAAVES and Hockey Dad.
The We're Totally F##ked Tour is a celebration of hard work, an acknowledgement that the party fear is real, a kick in the face to the brink of exhaustion and it's sure to be a load of fun. Aiming to quench the thirst of WAAX fans who missed out on tickets to their at-capacity Wild & Weak EP Tour and the upcoming run of Dune Rats shows, these shows offer the final chance to see the band for the year.
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First aid & emergency drones
1) Introduction to First Aid Emergency kit
1.1) Importance of First Aid
First aid is the immediate help that victims of accidents receive before professional medical workers arrive. Its goal is to stop and even reverse the harm if possible. Here is the importance of First aid:
- In case someone ingests hazardous substances or suffers health-related issues like a seizure or a cardiac attack, or even if a natural disaster occurs, any knowledgeable person in first aid becomes an invaluable support not only to victims but also to professional emergency responders and medical practitioners.
- Knowing how to help a person in an emergency situation is extremely important and useful. Lack of oxygen for a human brane makes leads to its expiration in six minutes. 6 minutes is the maximum time and usually not enough time for the trained medical workers to arrive and save the victim.
- Knowledge in first aid benefits everyone, even in times where there is no emergency or a life-threatening situation.
1.2) First Aid and Emergency Kit
An emergency Kit or a first aid kit includes a number of supplies and equipment that can be used to provide medical services to victims. There are currently a wide variety of emergency kits. Their contents are arranged based on the experience and knowledge of those putting them together. The international standard governing first aid kits require them to be identified with the ISO symbol (ISO 7010). Usually, most first aid kits contain this equipment:
- Alcohol or non-alcohol antiseptic wipes
- Band-Aids
- Cotton Balls
- Cotton Swabs
- Iodine
- Bandages
- Hydrogen Peroxide
- Gauze
- Saline
- Dressings
- Eyewash
Others may include:
- Trauma shears
- Scissors (not often used)
- Tweezers, for removing splinters
- Lighter for sanitizing
- Alcohol pads for sanitizing equipment or wounds
- Irrigation syringe – with catheter tip for cleaning wounds
- Torch (also known as a flashlight)
- Instant-acting chemical cold packs
- Alcohol rub (hand sanitizer) or antiseptic hand wipes – Thermometer
2) Emergency Drones
2.1) what are emergency Drones?
What is a drone?
In a technological context, a drone is an aircraft without a pilot or a flying robot, Drones are also known as unmanned aircraft systems. The unmanned aircraft is remotely controlled by a software.
What is an emergency drone?
An emergency drone also known as Ambulance Drone is a flying robot (unmanned aircraft) that basically carries a toolbox that contains essential supplies. The goal of the emergency drone is to automatically deliver first aid kits to victims in a short period of time.
2.2) How do they work?
Producers of Emergency Drones equip them with instructions and a medical Kit that contain essential material needed for an emergency situation. An emergency drone is normally equipped with an advanced communication system that makes a doctor capable of guiding a bystander to apply first aid to a victim before the medical team arrives. In addition, such drones are also equipped with GPS tracking devices. Using such a system, an Ambulance drone would be capable of finding the location of the phone. This information could be immediately transmitted to emergency responders. On top of that, the Ambulance drone could also be equipped with an audio or video communication system so that the person who receives it could talk to a doctor for assistance.
2.3) Advantages and Pros of using Ambulance Drones:
Drones and flying robots are relatively small and fast. This gives them the ability to respond and deliver emergency equipment faster than any ground transportation. This was tested and proven by a Swedish study, the researchers conducted 18 consecutive flights with the drone, with an average flight distance of 3.2 kilometers. They compared the dispatch and travel time of the drone with the dispatch and travel time of a traditional ambulance. The researchers found that in all cases, the drone arrived more quickly than EMS with an average time difference about 16 minutes.
According to a recent study, In the European Union around 800,000 people suffer from a cardiac arrest per year, sadly only 8% survive this incident. The main reason for this high number of casualties is the relatively slow response time of emergency services which is around 10 minutes in general. Ambulance Drones dramatically increase this survival rate to at least 20% and hopefully in the near future will rise even up to 90%
Drones are significantly cheaper than ground vehicles such as trucks or cars, and this makes them more available and easier to buy and use for Hospitals and emergency facilities.
2.4) Disadvantages and cons of using Ambulance Drones:
Drones may be a new technology that is on the rise, and can be used in many ways with extreme success; however, this does not mean that they are perfect for emergency services. Even though they are faster and cheaper than traditional Ambulance vehicles, this does not make them free of cons and drawbacks such as:
- Due to the low battery durability, drones have a short flying time, and this requires them to come back to the starting point every 30 minutes.
- Being relatively low weight and having a considerable amount of electronic and mechanical components, drones cannot fly in turbulent environments such as windy or rainy weathers.
- Governments may sometimes restrict the use of drones when there is an ongoing military operation.
- Drones are not allowed and blocked from entering restricted zones such as military facilities.
3) Outlook
Even considering all the disadvantages and drawbacks of emergency drones, they are still a technology that is full of opportunities and great potential in the future of the medical and emergency field, and that is why thousands of mechatronic engineers are investing huge amounts of time and effort into perfecting these flying robots and hopefully using them more often in hospitals and emergency/medical facilities.


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