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The light source for road lighting selection criteria, should first meet the road grade contrast (or brightness) requirements, then to meet the high luminous efficiency, long life etc.. Ordinary roads or squares, no need to consider the color index and color temperature.
Selection of electric light source from the angle of light effect, the order is: low pressure sodium lamp, high pressure sodium lamp, high pressure mercury lamp, self ballasted high-pressure mercury lamp, incandescent lamp. Selection of electric light source from the angle of life, the order is: high pressure mercury lamp, high pressure sodium (HPS, external trigger and trigger high-pressure sodium lamp), low pressure sodium lamp, self ballasted high-pressure mercury lamp, incandescent lamp.
Gas discharge lamps are of the highest light effect of low pressure sodium lamp, the light effect was 150 lm/W, while only 50 of lm/W high pressure sodium lamp, high pressure sodium lamp 100 lm/W. Thus, as in the use of low pressure sodium lamp instead of high pressure mercury lamp can save electricity by 66%. Application of low pressure sodium lamps, generally should be used in a suburban road, such as ND18 bulb can be made arbitrarily to ignite, and combined with the impedance type ballast, the average life expectancy for use in Beijing has reached more than 4000H, to replace the large-scale use of incandescent bulbs, is promising.
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Church To Hold Autism Awareness Forum | Events
Cochran First United Methodist Church will hold an Autism Awareness Forum March 9 from 6-7 p.m. The forum will be conducted by Bridgette Amo Morton of Puzzle Pieces Intervention Center in Ceterville.
No cost to attend, donations are appreciated to help fund a scholarship through PPIC for needy children needing ABA (Applied Behavorial Analysis) sessions.
Childcare will be provided on a limited basis. Email Dell Daniels, email@example.com with name, phone number, email, and if you'll need childcare, or call the church office at 478-934-6942 to register. In the release from the church, those needing childcare are asked to arrive 15 minutes early.

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The medical ultrasound is the method by which different anatomical structures can be visualized using ultrasounds. The principle of ultrasound is similar to sonar and consists of ultrasound emission by a special probe. These ultrasounds are reflected by the anatomical structures encountered and then received and transformed into a black-and-white scale on the monitor.
Ultrasounds are mechanical vibrations with frequencies of over 20,000 Hz, imperceptible to human hearing, which are harmless to the anatomical structures they encounter.
Basically, it's an acoustic map that draws organs or tissues in different planes, depending on the position of the transducer, so it's also called the optical stethoscope.
Medical Ultrasound Benefits
Ultrasound is a safe imaging method with no adverse effects on examined structures, easily accessible, at no cost, and can view any anatomical structures with limitations in the lung, bone, and brain, from which only certain parts can be viewed. Of the brain, it can only view at young ages, when the sutures between the bones forming the cranial box (the fontanels) are not closed completely.
As a method in which there are no adverse effects, it does not use radiation, it is not invasive and in most cases it does not require special training, such as sedation, ultrasound can be repeated as many times as needed, and in any group of patients, and especially in pregnant women and children.
At present, the medical ultrasound is the main screening method in medicine because of the benefits it offers:
- the rapidity of getting a positive diagnosis or exclusion
- the noxiousness
- the possibility of repeating, virtually unlimited as the number of examinations and time
- the obtaining of multiple plans and different examination images of the same organ
- low cost and low maintenance
Types of Medical Ultrasound Probes and Applications
From the need to study the anatomical structures as best as possible, different types of probes appeared, some for the assessment of the deeper structures, others for the superficial ones, while others for the anatomical cavities such as the vagina, rectum, or esophagus.
With the help of ultrasound exploration, various changes in organ structure, such as various tumor formations or organ pains, may be detected in metabolic disorders such as dyslipidemias, diabetes, or inflammatory diseases.
In addition to structural changes, ultrasound can also detect changes in the functioning of organs by visualizing them in real time, being very useful in the study of digestive tract, heart, muscle activity, etc.
Apart from visualizing the anatomical structures and their functionality, a series of applications have also emerged that allow the detection of blood flow and its study, known as the Doppler method.
This method is useful in studying the vascularization of organs and tumor formations as well as the quality of blood vessels and their damage in systemic diseases such as hypercholesterolemia, diabetes, etc.
Besides Doppler vascularization, there is the contrast-based ultrasound.
This consists of the intravenous injection of a substance that is made up of small particles of gas in an elastic coating and allows for a very good characterization of the vascularization of different structures, helping to differentiate between different types of malignant or benign tumor formations in the assessment of inflammation or blood vessels.
The advantage of this method is the ease of performance and the minimal or absent adverse effects of the contrast substance.
Another application of ultrasound is elastography, the method by which you can study the density of a tissue. For devices that are equipped with this feature, the method can be used in any type of ultrasound and is very useful for differentiating benign and malignant tumor formations and assessing the degree of fibrosis.
Examination indications are multiple, and at present there are virtually few or no branches of medicine that do not benefit in some way from medical ultrasound examination. This is mainly due to the technological developments of the equipment (both hardware – probes –, and software), which allows for special examinations:
- new Doppler examinations (HD, B Flow, Ultra-fast)
- volumetric examinations – 3D, 4D
- sonoelastography
- echography with contrast substance
- ecoendoscopy
How Long does a Medical Ultrasound Takes? Is There a Need for Special Training?
In order to get the best image, due to the optimum propagation of ultrasounds, some types of ultrasounds require preparation before performance.
For example, for abdominal ultrasound, where it is advisable not to have too much air in the digestive tract, a 4-hour rest period is recommended as well as one hour's fluid consumption to visualize the bladder and neighboring structures.
In the case of ultrasounds that measure the flow of blood from the abdominal area by the Doppler method, such as chronic hepatitis or cirrhosis, a 6-hour rest period is required.
Urological examination involves a fluid consumption that varies depending on bladder capacity and rhythm of the urine, generally about 300ml.
The transrectal test requires a restrictive diet on the day of performance and a small enema or Fortran administration.
There are special conditions when parents and pediatrician are required to examine the baby after pharmacologically induced pre-sleep.
Other types of ultrasounds, such as those that use probes to visualize superficial structures, do not require any special training.
For gynecological examinations (breast, uterus, ovary), the examination period is based on existing pathology or symptoms, either in the first or last decade of the cycle, and requires an ingestion of 200-300 ml of fluids with 30 minutes before the examination.
The time allocated to each type of ultrasound varies depending on the organ which is under examination, the investigator, and the patient, all in terms of constitution and in terms of changes found. In general, the set time is 30 minutes for an examination.
When to do the Medical Ultrasounds Examination During Pregnancy?
The ultrasounds are done in the three trimesters of pregnancy. However, there are cases where the pregnancy poses a risk to the fetus and the doctor may recommend you to make more ultrasounds.
The first ultrasound is performed in the first trimester of pregnancy, between the 11th week and the 14th
During this ultrasound, the doctor checks if the embryo is implanted in the uterus. At the same time, using the ultrasound, the age of pregnancy is also evaluated.
Another ultrasound is done during the second trimester of pregnancy, between the 18th week and the 23rd week.
It is considered to be one of the most important and thorough ultrasounds during pregnancy. During this investigation, it is assessed whether the fetal organs have developed in the core.
The third exam is performed between the 28th week and the 33rd week.
In this ultrasound, it is checked whether the fetus has grown sufficiently and if the placenta has developed properly.
In some cases, the doctor may recommend an ultrasound at the time of birth to assess the position of the fetus and the umbilical cord.
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Exercise, Eat well and Cinch that's our motto here at Houglass Figures. We are the stockist of the waist trainer, a latex training corset worn around your waist.
Waist training is a gradual process of waist reduction using a waist-cinching corset or latex waist trainer. the waist training practice came to prominence in Victorian times but has made quite a comeback in recent years. Wearing a waist trainer, exercising and eating a healthy diet can reduce your waist size, giving you a beautiful sexy silhouette while reducing unwanted centimetres around your waist.


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During Oztoberfest in Wamego over the weekend, Toto's Tacoz! launched its new line of hot sauces: Witches Manic Meltdown (a green jalapeño hot sauce) and Toto-ly OZsome (a red habanero hot sauce). It was a great time for this local restaurant, part of the Oz-cluster of Wamego businesses, to introduce its new sauces!
While Colleen "manned" the hot sauce stand and greeted folks with her winning smile, Craig served up their famous tacos for the hungry crowd of Toto's fans.
The condiments definitely have some zing and nice flavor for complementing cheesy, saucy dishes. Toto-ly OZsome has a somewhat more pronounced flavor and edges out Witches Manic Meltdown in the heat department. (Just in case you are wondering just how hot they are … as someone who is enjoys hot foods, but who does not seek out the very hottest, I would describe both sauces as having a pleasant amount of heat, i.e., noticeable but not so much as to detract from the flavors of the foods they accompany.)
Toto's Tacoz was the WU KSBDC Existing Business of the Year award winner for 2017. Since we are still in 2017, congratulations again on the award, Craig and Colleen – and OZsome job on the sauces! Your customers are sure to love them!
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Cormorants nestles within the Packet Quays; a Mediterranean style layered apartment development, in Falmouth overlooking the harbour. This self-catering holiday flat offers fabulous views with interesting and ever changing activity on the water.
The balcony provides a sunny spot to take further advantage of the glorious views over Falmouth harbour and is perfect for an alfresco breakfast.
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Hey guys, I hope you all have that Friday feeling J and as it's Friday I thought what better time to talk wine #NationalDrinkWineDay
Alcohol in general for IC sufferers is not recommended during flares or recovery. However when your urinary symptoms have improved, it may be worth trying these following little suggestions:
- Try lower acid wines like Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio & Merlot. These may be more bladder friendly and work for you.
- 'Wine on the rocks' I would suggest this to anyone not just ICer's. it's so so good, not only is it fresh and chilled but it dilutes the wine making it a little more IC friendly
- Drink water in between glasses of wine this reduces overall irritation.
- Go steady, if you start to feel pain in the bladder switch to water.
- Have fun Remember that IC lives with you, you don't live with IC work out how to fit it around your life and gain balance.
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According to the National Employment Law Project's "Winning Wage Justice: A Summary of Research on Wage and Hour Violations in the United States," pay violations are alarmingly high among employers of low-wage workers. Various occupations across the economy are affected, including restaurant and grocery stores, retail, domestic work and home care, manufacturing and construction, janitorial services, car washes and beauty salons.
Wage theft is the failure to pay workers the wages owed to them and takes on many forms, including paying less than the minimum wage or agreed-upon wage, requiring work without pay or working "off the clock", not paying overtime, and simply not paying workers at all. HR compliance in these areas is necessary as understanding and adhering to current employment law can help avoid investigations, penalties and expensive lawsuits.
California Labor Commissioner Julie Su is dedicated to fighting wage theft to protect both workers and employers who comply, who she describes as her two main constituencies. She believes in protecting employers who are in compliance with employment and wage laws and low-wage workers who are victims of wage theft. She fundamentally believes in creating a culture of compliance.
She has done the following since being appointed in 2011:
The Criminal Investigation Unit was created to investigate employers who practice wage theft and other crimes against workers. The CIU has sworn peace officers reporting to the commissioner and they train Department of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE) staff to identify cases that can be referred to the CIU for further investigation. The CIU also handles complaints and reports labor theft, worker's compensation fraud, kickbacks, child labor issues, bounced paychecks and unlicensed farm workers.
Wage theft violations can lead to expensive assessments against employers, including back wages, fines and mandatory contributions to resources such as training funds. California employee labor law requires employers to pay employees who have specific skill sets and qualifications at a certain level under the California prevailing wage. Ace Heating & Cooling racked up over one million dollars in costs for grossly underpaying sheet metal workers. They were paying $8.50 to $16 an hour when they should have been paying $39 to $46 per hour. Wage theft also occurred in Bloom Energy Corporation, where they were found to be in violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and California prevailing wage law by paying workers as little as $2.66 per hour. They were ordered to pay back wages and were also charged a civil penalty. Other high-dollar wage theft violations have resulted in multi-million-dollar settlements.
Businesses that need help understanding and complying with California employee labor law, prevailing wage and the FLSA can find it from the Department of Industrial Relations' DLSE. Their website has information about following proper payroll guidelines, income tax withholding, workplace posting requirements and other important wage and payroll compliance topics. The Labor Commissioner's website has prevailing wage FAQs, material regarding wage claim adjudication and information about the Wage Theft Prevention Act.
HR Compliance is essential to business function and according to Julie Su's approach, those who are in compliance do not need to be in fear of a targeted audit. If your business needs assistance in compliance, talk to PAYDAY. There are a variety of HR Solutions to choose from to fit your needs.
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"We had a fascinating tour of Pompeii and Herculaneum. We would most definitely recommend visiting these sites but doing both in one day in the middle of July is very tiring!"
Perfect mix of history and local flavors…
Come and join us on this guided tour down the slopes of Mount Vesuvius to discover one of the traditions of Southern Italy in wine making. The art of Wine making has been passed down from generations to generations in this area.
Departure from: Sorrento
Duration 8 hours (Morning)
from 4 May 2020 to 31 October 2020 (Only on Wednesday)
Printed or mobile voucher accepted
- Air-conditioned coach
- Authorized Tour Guide English speaking
- Light lunch: salami, cheese, season vegetable and other typical products
- Wine tasting of 3 wines Lacryma Christi white, red and rose.
- (Child will have fruit juice or coca cola instead)
Not included
- Entrance fee Pompeii ruins: 16,00 euro
Additional information
This tour is not recommended for a wheelchair user or those with walking difficulties.
Children under two are free (we recommend a baby carrier as it is difficult to navigate Pompeii with a stroller or buggy)
Provided by: Goldentours (Sorrento )
Travel agency based in Sorrento
Altre offerte Goldentours
Capri and Anacapri€ 85 per guest
Amalfi Coast Select: Positano, Amalfi & Ravello€ 118 per guest
Pompeii Half-day Tour€ 38 per guest
Tour of Pompeii and Vesuvius€ 47 per guest
Tour of Pompeii and Herculaneum€ 56 per guest
Herculaneum Half-day Tour€ 38 per guest
"I agree with all of the above comments. Pasquale is the best. We had him on 2 tours. I would recommend Golden Tours to friends."
"Enjoyed the Amalfi coast experience. The rep made the day with her knowledge of the area and her friendly approach. Would recommend this trip."
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The Italian Tourism market is growing, especially because of the digital component. [Italian] tourists are increasingly connected and digital: word of mouth has gone online, smartphones are becoming the main ally of the decision to travel and there is a prevailing tendency to plan vacations very early. Big Players dominate in both demand and offering sectors. The offering focuses on customer care and the first stages of the tourist journey, but is still not very present throughout travel and post-travel stages.
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Understanding the causes of concrete deterioration are vital in ensuring long term effectiveness from any remedial treatment undertaken to structures.
- Makers can assist is this respect, having Personnel trained in the various diagnostic techniques. We also have the necessary infrastructure resource to back up this investigation work.
- Diagnosis of material issues can be followed up with proposals for independent remedial specifications and, where required, budget costings.
- We undertake a complete dialogue with our Client during the investigation process, discussing the findings and arriving at a tailored solution.
- There are of course a range of solutions, based on the anticipate service life of the structure and budget available.
- It may of course be appropriate to recommend a phased approach, dealing with the immediate issues.
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Finally - after living in this house for five years - we finally have a small patio. It was one of those things right on the top of the list to do as soon as we moved in, but then, life happens, ya know? I was thinking yesterday about the gorgeous weekend we were supposed to have and knowing I would want to be doing some yard work - but what? It was then that I decided that I was just going to DO IT!! I went to Lowe's and just got all the stuff and brought it home, knowing that was really the only way to get it done. That was no small task. Two very helpful Lowe's employees, a very slow drive home, three of my kids, and two neighbor kids later - we finally had it all loaded, unloaded and in the backyard, ready to go!! The hubs was SOO happy when he got home. :)
He lovingly (???) dug up all the grass last night to prepare for today's project. I didn't get a true before picture - but just imagine that square area all grass just like the rest of the yard. This was this morning right after we started pouring the TEN 50 lb bags of paver sand.
Two landscape timbers, ten bags of sand, three bags of gravel and 25 16-inch pavers later - we have a patio!!
I'm hoping this will at least keep SOME of the dirt, grass, mulch and mud off the carpet in the basement when the five assorted dogs and children tromp in and out fifty thousand times a day this summer. Thank you hubby.


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Upper Dolpo Trekking
Upper Dolpo trekking is the challenging and adventurous trek in the remote and least developed region in the western partof Nepal. Upper Dolpo region which is bordered with Tibet and lies beyond the Dhaulagiri massif offers the pristine natural beauty. Upper Dolpo region was opened for foreign trekkers in 1989. This trekking region is categorized as the controlled / restricted tourism area by the government of Nepal and to trek in this region trekkers requires the special permit from the government. In this region trekkers find the serene beauty of the nature as well as the rich and unique culture of Bhotiyas, the major inhabitants of this region. The people of this region follow the pre Buddhist Bon Po religion and their culture is similar to that of the Tibetan people. During the Upper Dolpo trek, visitors can enjoy the views of snow clad mountains likes and thrilling landscape and also can explore the diverse wildlife, ancient and remote villages, as well as the culture and lifestyle untouched by modernity.
The major highlights of the Upper Dolpo are the biggest national park of Nepal Shey Phoksundo National Park, Shey Phoksundo Lake, Mountain views of Kanjirowa, beautiful Buddhist monasteries etc. which offers the unique experience to the visitors. In Shey Phoksundo National Park you may encounter with different wild animals and birds like rare blue sheep, spotted leopard, the Himalayan black deer, Himalayan wolf etc as well as explore many medicinal herbs. Your journey to the Upper Dolpo region starts with the flight to Jhuphal from Kathmandu via Nepalgunj. From Jhuphal you start your trek and head to the upper Dolpo passing through the peaceful forest of pines and rhododendron, Shey Phoksundo National Park, Shey Phoksundo Lake, beautiful valleys enjoying the natural and cultural beauty. the amazing vistas of the mountain ranges like Kanjirowa, Dhaulagiri, and Annapurna etc, on the way mesmerize you. Trek To Upper Dolpo gives you the life time memory. To enjoy the culture and nature of this region, best seasons for trekking are autumn and spring.
>>A very remote and restricted area
>>Visit ancient Buddhist monasteries on cliff sites
>>Magnificent views of great Himalayan peaks
>>Breathtaking dry desert and landscapes
>>Experience Trans- Himalayan culture & tradition
>>Beautiful tranquil lake and sparkling water falls
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1310m.)
Day 02: Kathmandu sightseeing
Day 03: Fly to Nepalgunj
Day 04: Fly to Juphal and trek to Dunai (2,150m.)
Day 05:Dunai to Ankhe (2,660m.)
Day 06:Ankhe to Sulighat
Day 07:Sulighat to Phoksundo Lake
Day 08: Rest day at Phoksundo Lake
Day 09: Phoksundo Lake to Phoksundo Khola
Day 10: Phoksundo Khola to Phoksundo Bhanjyang
Day 11:Trek to Shey Gompa via Kang-La pass
Day 12:Rest day at Shey Gompa
Day 13:Trek to Namduna Gaun via Saldang La
Day 14:Trek to Saldang
Day 15:Trek to Sibu
Day 16:Trek to Jeng-la Phedi
Day 17:Trek to Tokyu Gaon via Jeng la
Day 18:Trek to DhoTarap
Day 19:Rest Day at DhoTarap
Day 20:Trek to Tarap Khola
Day 21:Trek to Khanigaon
Day 22:Trek to Tarakot
Day 23:Trek to Dunai
Day 24:Trek to Jhuphal
Day 25:Fly from Jhuphal to Nepalgunj to Kathmandu
Day 26: Departure
- Airport picks up and drops off (necessary Transport).
- Guided City Tour in Kathmandu with World Heritage site.
- Upper Mustang Special permit
- Flight tickets Pokhara-Jomsom-Pokhara.
- Annapurna Conservetion entry permits fees.
- Accommodation and food(while on Upper Mustang Trek).
- Two Nights hotel Accommodation with B/B in Kathmandu (3 star standard),Two Nights tourist standard hotel in Pokhara.
- English speaking trekking guide.
- Two Persons = 1 Porter.
- Nepali staff wages,equipment,insurance and other facilities.
- All programs according to itinerary.
- Nepal entry visa fees.
- Personal expenses including beverages soft /hard /drinks
- International Airport Departure taxes and all Monuments entrances fees and taxes.
- Personal Insurance.
- Emergency rescue.
- Tips for trekking staff (Guide, Assistant and Porters).
Trip Facts
- Duration26 Days
- Difficulty
- Altitude5240m
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Everyday life, stress, weather and fatigue strain the skin; it is essential to learn to recognize its weaknesses and strengths.
Can you recognise different skin types? Here is how they are classified, according to their main features:
Normal skin – a skin that does not have any particular problems or sensitivity, and is homogeneous and compact;
Dry skin – may be due to dehydration or a low production of sebum (alipic skin) and the skin is fragile, cracked, delicate and often reddens easily;
Oily skin – shiny and greasy, oily skin is caused by excess sebum and is often accompanied by blacks spots and pimples;
Combination skin – oily on the forehead, nose and chin (the famous T zone) and dry on the cheeks and around the eyes;
Sensitive skin – thin and delicate, reddens easily and is prone to sunburn and rosacea
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The music of experimental composer David Tudor (1926-1996) has been collected and is being released as a seven disc set on New World records. A release party celebrating this historic collection is scheduled for Sunday, May 12, 5-7pm at the Emily Harvey Foundation (537 Broadway @ Spring Street). RSVP: firstname.lastname@example.com or 908-322-5683. Norte Maar has taken special interest in promoting the work of experimental sound since producing the centennial series Cage Transmitted last year.
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Norte Maar in collaboration with Experiments in Art and Technology (E.A.T.) announces the final Cage Transmitted Event celebrating an ambitious year of programming around the life, work and influence of John Cage in this the artist's centennial year.
The event also coincides with the last day of the Mayan Calendar, which is supposed to bring about the end of the world.
In this final event we'll be having a huge party at one of Bushwick's coolest art houses, English Kills! We're inviting artists, historians, and performers who participated in the Transmitted series throughout the year to join us once again (and possibly for the last time) in one single spontaneous 45 min theatrical event. Poets will read, dancers will dance, artists will create on spot and musicians will too. This event is a fundraiser to balance Norte Maar's books … before it's too late!
On Monday, November 12, as part of the Cage Transmitted Series presented by Norte Maar and Experiments in Art and Technology, choreographer Simone Forti discussed her work and John Cage's influence.
Forti, a postmodern legend with a near four-decade career, has created dances largely based on basic everyday movements. A noted dancer, Forti performed with Anna Halprin, Trisha Brown and Robert Whitman. Musically she has collaborated with La Monte Young, Richard Maxfield, Terry Riley, and Yoko Ono.
Cage Transmitted Series Returns to Dumbo Arts Center: November 2012
Norte Maar and Experiments in Art and Technology once again pairs up with Dumbo Arts Center to present three exciting Cage Transmitted Events in November. All events will take place at 7pm at Dumbo Arts Center (111 Front Street, Brooklyn). All events are free. Seating is on a first come first serve basis.
Norte Maar and Experiments in Art and Technology (E.A.T.) continue their exhaustive Cage Transmitted Series celebrating the centennial of John Cage, this time in collaboration with the National Academy Museum and with a durational dance performance titled Cage on Vinyl on Marley.
This historic event features a number of New York City's great dancers and choreographers performing to vinyl recordings of John Cage's music. The performance will be held in the National Academy Museum's main gallery on the second floor, which currently showcases John Cage: The Sight of Silence.
Dumbo Arts Center is pleased to present in collaboration with Norte Maar and Experiments in Art and Technology (E. A. T.): Cage Transmitted at Dumbo Arts Center. Ongoing through September 2012, this series of lectures and performances celebrates the centennial of John Cage.
What started nine months ago beginning with a dance installation in the front room at Norte Maar, continues to build momentum gathering collaborators and presenting artists through events celebrating the life and ideas of John Cage. Our program at Dumbo Arts Center will feature musical performances and lectures. For a full list of events Click Here.
All events are free. Unless otherwise noted, all events take place at Dumbo Arts Center, 111 Front Street, Suite 212
On August 13 + 14, Norte Maar with Experiments in Art and Technology (E.A.T.) hosted the Irish electronic (experimental) sound group Strange Attractor in collaboration with Harvetsworks, at the historic Harvestworks location in SoHo.
The durational performance lasted 4 hours and was both meditative and provocative. Bells, sticks, rocks, strings, drums, guitars, mini record players, trash bags, and more were played. Questions arose about seeing the sound versus hearing it. How does our experience of the sound change when we know how it is made? The group played with morphology of sounds and included recordings of John Cage's voice throughout the night.
Norte Maar is thrilled to welcome cross-disciplinary performer and composer Atau Tanaka for special Valentine's Day edition of our Cage Transmitted series. Tanaka will be joined by sound artist Bubblyfish for an evening of genre-defying experimentation.
In 1966 John Cage conceived an ambitious work correlating physical space and broadcast media. Variations VII was intended to transform an architectural space, The Armory in New York City, into a broadcast space, in which telecommunications technologies such as radio, television and open telephone lines would bring global media transmissions and the urban environment of New York into a live performance. On 29 February 2008, Variations VII was performed in the UK for the first time, a performance which was also its European premiere and the first time it had been performed outside of the USA. The performance took place at Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art in Gateshead, as part of AV Festival 08, and was performed by Newcastle duo, :zoviet*france:, Matt Wand and Atau Tanaka.
Next week at Norte Maar, Tanaka will present documentation from the 2008 performance of Cage's Variations VII at the Baltic in Newcastle upon Tyne. We will also see extracts from Cage's original 1966 performance in Barbro Schultz Lundestam's documentary film. Afterwards, Tanaka will give a short performance of Pure Data running on a battery of iPhones, sampling and resampling things and nothings, in hommage to Cage. Bubblyfish presents a participatory situation specifically for Norte Maar, that might involve anything from sounds to Post-It notes.
Please join us the evening of Feb 14, either street side outside our gallery space or online through our livestream, for an innovative performance based tribute.
Norte Maar's upcoming project, Cage Transmitted, was previewed by Free103Point9. As part of a worldwide celebrating the centennial of composer and philosopher John Cage, Norte Maar offers our contribution of a twelve part performance series. The first installment will take place this upcoming Tuesday, January 24, 7 pm in our gallery space.
Each event will include cross-disciplinary performances featuring poetry, dance, music, visual art and theater. Beginning next Tuesday, the transmissions will be live streamed here.
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I questioned who was making the Filipino food at the Kalan Kitchen Dinner pop-up in Orange County, California, because each dish was refined, polished, and tasted like a seasoned chef had made it. It was not until after the dessert course when the Chef duo Kyle Barretto and AJ Santiago came out of the kitchen to introduce themselves to us. To my surprise, they are young chefs! What a pleasure it was to dine at their first ever Filipino Dinner Pop-up.
Barretto and Santiago became friends when they both worked together at a restaurant in La Verne. They hoped to one day cook their own version of Filipino-inspired food and decided on collaborating together. "We have been following what other Filipino Chefs have been doing this year and [coincidentally] have attended their Filipino dinner pop-ups. We've dined at LASA and also at Irenia Supper Club" said Chef Kyle Barretto. "We figured that 2015 was the time to do our own pop-up, because the timing was right," added Chef AJ Santiago. Their pop-up moniker "Kalan" is the Filipino Tagalog word for an earthen cooking stove.
I would have to agree with these young chefs that 2015 is the year for Filipino food. It has been inspiring to watch and experience the New Wave of Filipino Cuisine in the Southern California area as they are setting the standard for the new Filipino cuisine will be. The old school way of dining on Filipino food (Turo-Turo style means you point to your food from steam tables on a counter) is for the older generation of Filipino-Americans who want something familiar to like it is in the Philippines. I am positive that you would agree with me that the New Wave of Filipino Cuisine by these young Filipino chefs like Barretto and Santiago, who have either been groomed in culinary school or worked their way up in fine dining restaurants, are setting a new standard of Filipino cuisine for the American population who are curious for a unique Filipino food dining experience. Bluntly, they prefer not to dine in a modest traditional Turo-Turo Filipino restaurant.
From my own experience in attending these pop-ups in Southern California, it looks like the Foodies, the Food-Curious, and a much younger generation from all walks of life are attracted to the new interpretation of Filipino cuisine that has sprouted up. They like attending "renegade" dinner pop-ups, because the young Filipino Chefs are making the dining experience more inviting, fun, and hip for a non-Filipino. They find out about these pop-up events by word-of-mouth and on social media. My friend, Abby Abanes, a Filipino-American who moderates the Savor Filipino Instagram (an affiliation of the Instagram account for the Filipino Food Movement) explains, "It is amazing to find plenty of Filipino dinner pop-up events all over the world through the Savor Filipino Instagram account."
The amuse bouche named Amusal Ng Kampeon (translated in English as The Breakfast of Champions) was a better interpretation of the Filipino version of Champorado; a chocolate rice porridge. It was amazing, because the Sesame Crisp was like eating sesame candy and the Rice Porridge was more on the savory side to accommodate to the fact that we were eating dinner instead of breakfast. I somehow missed the smoked anchovy on the first taste, but my palate finally picked it up after mixing the porridge a bit.
I am a huge fan of ceviche and the Filipinos have their own version of it called Kilawin or Kinilaw, which is typically a raw seafood appetizer. The chefs of Kalan Kitchen made an incredible Kilawin with Ocean Trout. I loved the flavor of the Coconut Vinaigrette and the use of the ocean trout, a fish that looks like salmon and is uncommon in Filipino cuisine. The fish had a great texture and picked up the flavors from all the other ingredients. The vinaigrette wasn't so acidic, but balanced. The guavas and the coconut added fruity nuances. The entire components of the dish presented beautifully too. It was nice to visually see what I was eating, which made me appreciate this dish even more.
The Lumpiang Sariwa was the gorgeous one of all the dishes by Kalan Kitchen. It was so pretty that I really didn't want to eat it.
The chefs did a great job with their version of the Filipino version of a Fresh Spring Roll; having redefined it with a gourmet twist! The Adobo Squid wasn't too fishy tasting and it had a great texture, not so chewy. There were plenty of fresh herbs for aromatics. The Pickled Jicama gave it the acid note it needed.
I was equally impressed with the fresh Lumpia Wrapper aka Rice Crepe. For one thing, it was made with squid ink, which is not common in the traditional version. It was also spongy, a texture that I liked as it added structure to the crepe and never fell apart in my hands. With the Prawn Sauce added, the entire Spring Roll tasted wonderful. The key was the addition of those fresh herbs. This dish was lovely.
The meat of choice in the Philippines is pork, because Lechon is the national dish. As such, it didn't surprise me that one of the entrees served at the first ever Kalan Kitchen pop-up was a Lechon dish. They called it Lechong Mang Thomas on the menu and it was prepared with a piece of pork belly. Accompanying it was some Mindanao Black Rice, Kang Kong (Water Spinach), a granny smith apple, and a sweet and sour liver sauce (their own version of the infamous Philippine Mang Thomas All-purpose Liver Sauce condiment). I really loved how everything tasted together. The portion was the right amount to eat on the plate with plenty of Kang Kong (Water Spinach) to notice vegetables were not missing on the plate. Eating Lechon can be heavy at times particularly when the fat from the pork has not rendered enough during the roasting process. However, the chefs at Kalan Kitchen did a superb job with their Pork Belly Lechon. The meat was juicy and fork tender. The pork skin was crispy too. They definitely rendered almost all of the fat from the pork belly.
Just as the evening turned into night, the alcohol from the Manila Mule Cocktail made with Calamansi started to wear off and I was alerted by a friend that it was dessert time! I was soooo craving dessert too. The Pièce de résistance in my book was the final course; a deconstructed Halo Halo by Kalan Kitchen.
The Halo Halo is a Filipino version of a shaved ice dessert. Traditionally shaved ice is topped with various sweet beans, fruity jellies, shavings of young coconut, Ube Ice Cream, and some velvety Leche Flan with a generous pour of evaporated milk. Missing from the Kalan Kitchen version was the ice and the evaporated milk.
The chefs really pulled off their deconstructed version of the Philippine Halo Halo according to my taste palate. It was imaginative and simply crazy, because it was so unlike the traditional way to make it. I loved every single component that accompanied this dessert, for instance, the Calamansi Curd. It was sweet and tart, which added a little zest to this dessert. The Ube Crumble married well with the Toasted Coconut Sorbet. The crumble was very buttery and very purple as one would expect from Ube, a Purple Yam that is a predominantly used ingredient in Filipino desserts. The Pandan Pearls added the "vanilla" flavoring and the Cashew Dacquoise gave the Halo Halo a layer of crispy texture. The Sweet Red Bean Sauce served on the side and added to the Halo Halo transformed this otherwise frozen dessert into a warm and cozy one.
Kalan Kitchen by Chefs Kyle Barretto and AJ Santiago was absolutely incredible. I didn't have any expectations when I arrived for dinner. I figured that I will give this Filipino Dinner Pop-up an unbiased opinion based soley on my own super taste buds. As a matter of fact, none of us attending the dinner had a clue as to what the menu would be as it was never given to us when we made the reservation. So in a sense, we were at the mercy of the chefs to prepare us a good meal. Chefs Kyle Barretto and AJ Santiago indeed gave us an impressive display of their interpretation of Filipino cuisine before we got to meet them. In other words, the food spoke loudly and clearly.
Kalan Kitchen does not have an official website yet, but you can get information of their upcoming Filipino Dinner Pop-ups by emailing them through their Instagram account at https://instagram.com/kalankitchen/
Note that reservations for their pop-ups does require a prepayment to attend.


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The Farmers Market Coalition and Farm Aid are pleased to announce the winners of the 2019 National Farmers Market Poster Contest. Since 2014, Farmers Market Coalition has hosted the National Farmers Market Poster Contest to showcase the creative ways that farmers markets around the country are advertising in their communities. Both FMC and contest sponsor… Read More
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This week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the awardees of $16.8 million in competitive grants to help SNAP (formally food stamps) participants increase their purchases of fruits and vegetables. The funding comes from the Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentive (FINI) program, authorized by the 2014 Farm Bill and administered by USDA's National Institute of Food… Read More
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Machine Language in video game ad terms
In order to write a program, you need variables, and objects, and memory management.
In machine language, you haven't got all that.
What you've got is bananas and underwear!
(or memory, opcodes, and data, take your pick.)
I can't find the commercial anymore, but I /think/ it was for a video game based on the Jungle Book. The narrator was a sound-alike for R. Lee Ermey.
Edit: This commercial: 1994 Jungle Book video game ad


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– An appreciation for lame puns, as I'm sure you're now aware, is also very much so a bonus
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Published in the South China Morning Post, September 2014 Luxury fashion houses have long courted artists and photographers to collaborate on creating a more cutting edge image for the brand and lend a bit of artistic cachet. But the last few years have given rise to another collaborative partnership, luxury brands teaming with filmmakers to … Continue reading
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Allergic to Art
No sooner had we recovered from one art week and whipped up a chia seed green smoothie than we're in Berlin Biennale week, and in Basel for yet another fair in two weeks time. Some of us are probably feeling a little art fatigued. After all this maybe an art detox will be required. In … Continue reading
Chess With Marcel D.
So, here I am recuperating from yet another sporting mishap, unable to do anything but play chess with my laptop. It's not going well. So, into the Deep Blue digital ether I dive (see what I did there, chess nerds?) searching for inspiration/distraction when I come across the video work of one of my (many) … Continue reading
Alejandro Jodorowsky's Dance of Reality
For 23 years, not much has been seen on screen from Chilean cult-film director, Alejandro Jodorowsky. There have been a few false starts, notably King Shot, a collaboration with David Lynch and Marilyn Manson, and an aborted attempt at making the film, Dune, but nothing really concrete until last year when his new film, The … Continue reading
20,000 Days on Earth with a Bad Seed
For those who know his music, Aussie rocker, songwriter, author, screenwriter, composer, actor, and Bad Seed, Nick Cave, needs no introduction. For those who don't, the preceding string of nouns should give you some inkling of the man's breadth of talent. ARIA Awards committee chairman Ed St John called Cave, "…an Australian artist like Sidney … Continue reading
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3M Adhesive and Tape Classifications
Classify by form:
3M adhesives are available as liquids, pastes, tapes, films, and shaped solids. Each has characteristics to be considered for
application effectiveness and efficiency. Liquids and pastes readily fi ll voids to enhance mechanical adhesion. Many liquids can be sprayed to cover large areas.
Films and pressure sensitive tapes offer advantages unique to their form:
- Uniform thickness throughout the joint.
- Confinement of the adhesive to the immediate bonding area.
- Clean bonding without dripping or overflow.
- Minimum adhesive waste.
- Die-cut into unique shapes to facilitate bonding of complex parts with narrow bonding surfaces.
Hot melts are supplied as solid sticks, cartridges, pellets, or similar shapes. Handling and storage is easy and neat.
Classify by strength
Another classifi cation for industrial applications is by relative strength and solidifi cation process. Generally, those adhesives that bond through a chemical reaction are stronger than those that bond through a physical change.
Structural adhesives bond by chemical reaction.
3M structural strength adhesives bond the load-bearing parts of a product. As a rule of thumb, structural strength adhesives reach a minimum of 1,000psi overlap shear strength. 3M formulations include the following:
- Epoxy adhesives are available in one and two-part liquids and pastes. Of all 3M adhesives, these provide the highest strength and elevated temperature resistance.
- Acrylic adhesives are two-part liquids or pastes that bond the widest variety of substrates including hard-to-bond plastics and oily metals. The distinction is high strength bonding without the surface preparation needed for epoxies and urethanes.
- Cyanoacrylate adhesives are high strength liquid formulations known as instant adhesives. On rigid plastic, glass, metal, rubber, and other low porosity substrates, they harden in seconds through reaction with surface moisture.
Non-structural adhesives bond with a physical change.
Non-structural adhesives vary in strength from repositionable to equal to or greater than the strength of the substrate being bonded. These adhesives are typically less than 1,000psi and bond materials in cushions, gaskets, insulation, veneers, and general assembly. 3M formulations include the following:
- Hot melt adhesives melt and fl ow under heat to wet the substrates and make bonds quickly upon cooling. Products are available with a variety of characteristics such as short set times, sprayable formulas, and permanent PSA properties. Applications range from sealing to bonding automotive interior
- Rubber adhesives are solvent-based or water-based and solidify through evaporation of the carrier. Products are designed for: adhesion to various substrates; a variety of application methods; and environmental resistance.
- Contact bond adhesives are usually rolled, brushed, or sprayed on the two surfaces to be mated and permitted to become dry to the touch with a variety of open times. When the surfaces are pressed together, near ultimate bond strength is achieved.
Pressure sensitive adhesives
Pressure sensitive adhesives (PSAs) found in 3M tapes grip immediately to mating services. With dwell time, the adhesive conforms to surface irregularities.
3M hybrid classifications
- Curing hot melts (Polyurethane Reactive [PUR] adhesives) are moisture-curing urethanes that apply like a hot melt adhesive but cool to bond strength usually associated with two-part structural adhesives.
- Reclosable fasteners combine adhesive and mechanical fastening principles. Pressure sensitive adhesive permanently bonds two reclosable mating strips to the substrates that need to be opened and closed multiple times.
3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Epoxy and Acrylic Adhesives
Structural load bearing formulations for metal, rubber, glass and plastic
Structural adhesives offer many benefi ts over traditional mechanical and fusion fastening: greater design freedom, cleaner lines, less machining and preparation, lighter weight materials and often less overall cost. Available in duo-pak cartridges for easy pre-mixing of 2-part formulas during application and also available in bulk form.
- With a 400mL cartridge, the 3M™ EPX™ Pneumatic Applicator applies 3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Epoxy Adhesive DP420 to bond ABS components of an
automotive breather valve. The toughened epoxy at the inlet port seals in the high pressure and air/fuel mixture.
- Brush-applied 3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Epoxy Adhesive 2216 B/A provides a tough, flexible bond between honeycomb and the framework in entry step panels of commuter aircraft.
- Bonding low surface energy (LSE) simulated wood composite plastic using 3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Acrylic Adhesive DP8005. A range of manual and
pneumatic applicators are available for accurate dispensing.
- 3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Low Odour Acrylic Adhesive DP810 requires minimal surface preparation for bonding metal hinges into awning frames. Reaches handling strength in only 10 minutes.
- 3M™ EPX nozzles simultaneously mix and dispense. Extended reach helical nozzle is shown here bonding ABS components of a pump housing.
- 3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Epoxy Adhesive DP460 bonds steel couplings into aluminium tubing of a bicycle frame. Couplings are threaded for easy assembly and disassembly.
3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Instant Adhesives
Fast bonding combinations for instant performance
For speed and performance, these one-part cyanoacrylate adhesives provide the best combination of bond strength, cure time and viscosity. Ideal for bonding small parts where a single drop per square inch can bond many plastics, rubber and metals with tensile strength up to 5000psi.
- 3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Instant Adhesive CA40 bonding plastic to metal.
- 3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Instant Adhesive CA50 Gel bonding fi breglass / concrete cast pottery.
- 3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Instant Adhesive CA8 bonding plastic to metal.
3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Polyurethane Reactive (PUR) Easy 250 Adhesive System
Hot melt speed with the strength of a structural adhesive
3M™ Scotch-Weld™ PUR Easy 250 Adhesive Applicator and moisture curing polyurethane adhesives combine the benefits of a hot melt system with structural strength bonds. Adhesive is dispensed from a hand held applicator at 121°C providing time to align parts before the adhesive quickly cools, giving rapid handling strength up to 1000psi within minutes. The 100% solids, low VOC formulation eliminates the need for drying and ventilation equipment.
- For furniture and upholstery, PUR adhesive bonds leather or fabric gimping and seams.
- Bond wood components throughout a spa enclosure. Durable bond resists temperature differentials, weathering moisture and chemicals.
- With a thin bond line, PUR adhesive makes a secure, aesthetically pleasing crown moulding assembly.
- Easy to use and maintain with disposable nozzle, no tip cap, no grease, and no system purging. Adhesive can stay in applicator at dispensing temperature for up to 16 hours.
3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Hot Melt Adhesives and Applicators
Hot melt systems for speed and productivity
3M Scotch-Weld hot melt adhesives are solid resins that become fluid when heated and quickly wet the bonding surface. They cool, harden and reach bond strength in seconds, allowing you to move assemblies immediately to keep production fl owing. This helps eliminate clamps, fixturing and drying; saving time, energy and space.
- Woodworking using 3M™ Scotch- Weld™ Hot Melt Applicator TCQ.
- Fabric attachment using 3M™ Scotch- Weld™ Hot Melt Applicator TCQ.
- 3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Hot Melt Adhesive 3762 is a versatile formulation with 35-second bonding range for production speed.
- For versatility in POS assembly, 3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Hot Melt Adhesives bond a variety of plastics, woods, and light gauge metals.
3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Cylinder Spray Adhesives
Convenience of an aerosol adhesive, productivity of a bulk system
3M cylinders are a convenient, portable and cost effective way to deliver bulk adhesive. The pressurised units help increase productivity without the need for air compressors, time-consuming equipment setup or cleanup. The high solids, high coverage formulations give you more usable adhesive for your money.
- Bond foam to itself with 3M™ Scotch- Weld™ Cylinder Spray Adhesive Foam Fast 74NF.
- For HPL countertop assembly, 3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Cylinder Spray Adhesive 94CA dries quickly to reach postformable strength in 1-5 minutes. 1-15 minute open time provides flexibility in assembly speed. Formulated specifically with low telegraphing for thin veneers and glossy laminates.
- For fast, easy foam board installation, simply spray and stick with 3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Cylinder Spray Adhesive Holdfast 70. Bonds foam to concrete, waterproofing and more, without damaging the foam.
- With 3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Cylinder Spray Adhesive Foam Fast 74NF, a fast light coat bonds quilted fabric to solid core mattress. High coverage reduces application cost. Foamtearing strength prevents cover spin.
Effective delivery with adjustable-tip spray gun
- Wide web pattern for fast coverage and minimal overspray.
- Adjust to narrow web pattern for targeted application.
- Pebble spray pattern for smoother finish.
- Simplify with one gun and the appropriate tip. You can spray widths of 25mm to 300mm.
3M™ Industrial Aerosol Adhesives
Bonding power at the touch of a finger
3M industrial aerosol adhesives are always ready when needed. Our job-matched formulations offer premium performance to paper, plastic, foam, metal and more.
Many 3M industrial aerosol adhesives feature an adjustable spray nozzle to control the spray pattern and minimise overspray.
- 3M™ Spray Adhesive Hi-Strength 90 can bond edge bands in only 1 minute, compared to 15-20 minutes for typical contact adhesives. Strength increases up to 230psi in shear.
- 3M™ Spray Adhesive Photo Mount 73 is great for adhering photos and paper to cardboard.
- 3M™ Spray Adhesive Foam Fast 74 creates soft, non-dimpling bond lines to foam within minutes.
- 3M™ Multipurpose Spray Adhesive Super 77™ has high tack, high coverage and is fast drying. Can be used on most surfaces. Maximise usage by turning spray tip to face dot on rim of can.
3M™ Cleaners and Lubricants
Convenience and performance for maintenance and production
3M aerosol and bulk cleaners provide the ultimate surface enhancement in preparation for adhesive bonding. 3M lubricants are ideal for lubricating and inhibiting rust in maintenance and production applications.
3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Industrial Adhesives and 3M™ Fastbond™ Industrial Adhesives
Performance for non-structural bonding challenges
3M Scotch-Weld and Fastbond adhesives are industrial tools designed to provide innovative solutions to a wide variety of non-structural bonding needs. This line offers a wide range of choices for fl exible and contact adhesive applications. Select from bonding ranges, strength, solids content and solvent or water-based formulations to meet requirements for bonding rubber, plastic, wood, laminate, foam and more. In this range you will fi nd the water-based pioneer 3M™
Fastbond™ Contact Adhesive 30NF – proven for over 40 years in carpentry and joinery applications.
- HVAC duct insulation is easy and economical to apply with 3M™ Fastbond™ Insulation Adhesive 49. This single-component, water based pressure sensitive formulation speeds up assembly with instant tack.
- To prevent moisture penetration, a pressure flow gun applies 3M™ Scotch-Grip™ Rubber and Gasket Adhesive 847 to a rubber gasket in a commercial light fi xture cover.
- 3M™ Fastbond™ Foam Adhesive 100 is a one-part, water-dispersed formulation for bonding many porous substrates to porous or non-porous substrates with minimal dry time.
- In cabinet assembly, 3M™ Fastbond™ Contact Adhesive 30NF is a proven formulation. Combining an open time of up to 4 hours with high immediate bond strength. Apply with roller, brush, or spray gun.
3M™ VHB™ Tapes
The ultimate in tape bonding strength
For more than 30 years, industries worldwide have been using 3M VHB tapes for high holding power in static and dynamic loads. Viscoelastic properties absorb shock and distribute stress evenly for bonding power that helps eliminate mechanical fastening in many jobs.
- 3M™ VHB™ Tapes replace rivets in bonding trailer side panels to stiffeners for a smoother, cleaner appearance and a strong durable bond.
- 3M™ VHB™ Tapes offer the perfect solution for bonding solar panels to a wide variety of substrates. Offering a reliable bond even in very hot and cold environments.
- With high holding power and longterm reliability, 3M™ VHB™ Tape bonds dimensional letters to a painted wall for indoor or outdoor signage.
- 3M™ VHB™ Tapes securely bond stainless steel scuff strips to aluminium wing flaps despite extreme ground-to-air temperature swings of 65oC to -40oC.
3M™ Double Coated Foam Tapes
Flexible foam carriers fi ll gaps and bond irregular surfaces
In bonding rough or irregular surfaces, 3M double coated foam tapes fill gaps and distribute stress uniformly over the bonded area. Depending on the specific tape, the result is a bond line that seals, cushions and dampens vibration, resists impact, withstands a wide temperature range and provides good insulating qualities.
- 3M™ Double Coated Urethane Foam Tape 4016 is ideal for mounting flexible posters and signs.
- To permanently mount a coat rack to a textured wall, extra thick 3M™ Double Coated Urethane Foam Tape 4008 bonds on contact and fills gaps between the surfaces.
3M™ Double Coated Tapes
A variety of carriers for easy handling and dispensing
3M Double Coated Tapes are engineered with adhesive on both sides of paper, film or tissue. This increases the dimensional stability of the adhesive for easy handling and application.
- High tack side of 3M™ Removable/ Repositionable Tape 9415PC "permanently" adheres to cores for winding up paper or fi lm. Low tack side releases the paper or fi lm when unwinding.
- 3M™ Double Coated Paper Tape 410M is a quick, convenient way to bond golf club grips to shafts.
3M™ Adhesive Transfer Tapes
High performance, thin bonding made easy
3M adhesive transfer tapes are rolls of pressure sensitive adhesive pre-applied to a special release liner. For application, the tape is simply pressed, adhesive side down, to a surface and the liner is peeled off.
A variety of adhesive properties and liners are available to meet requirements for applications such as nameplate attachment to high and low surface energy plastics, appliance graphic overlays that perform in high temperatures, foam gasketing, web splicing and more.
- Polycoated kraft lay-fl at liner resists moisture.
- High strength adhesives are ideal for foam laminating.
- Adhesive transfer tape for durable graphics.
Scotch® ATG Adhesive Systems
Versatile, convenient and fast adhesive application
With Scotch® ATG Hand Dispenser 700 a touch of the finger triggers a quick, controlled application of Scotch® ATG Tape at the same time as the liner rewinds into the applicator. There is no mess and no cleanup. 3M advanced acrylic adhesive bonds on contact and is formulated with a choice of properties such as high temperature resistance, differential tack, adhesion to low surface energy plastic and more.
- High performance Scotch® ATG Tape 926 bonds foam cushioning inside a portable power tool carrying case.
- Scotch® ATG Tape 924 is ideal for core starting most paper stock.
3M™ Dual Lock™ Reclosable Fasteners
Unlock the hidden strength and replace mechanical fasteners
When the 2 sides are pressed together, hundreds of mushroom-shaped stems interlock. 'Snap' announces that the fastener is engaged, with a closure strength that is high enough to replace mechanical fasteners in many applications.
To mute the sound of automated equipment, 3M™ Dual Lock™ Reclosable Fasteners attach acoustic control panels to the frame of an equipment enclosure.Panels remove for access or reconfiguration of the enclosure.
3M™ Scotchmate™ Reclosable Fasteners
Industrial-strength fasteners for easy opening and closing
When your products require easy openings and secure closings, 3M™ Scotchmate™ Hook and Loop Reclosable Fasteners give you choices that improve your product and save production time. When closing, tiny stiff hooks of one side of the fasteners mesh with pliable loops on the other. For opening, simply peel one side away.
- 3M™ Scotchmate™ Reclosable Fasteners with pressure sensitive adhesive attach easily to plastic curtains on refrigerated displays. It resists low temperatures and moisture. Plasticiser-resistance assures long-term performance.
- Readjustable braces with 3M™ Scotchmate™ Reclosable fasteners fit securely and comfortably. The fasteners can be opened and closed thousands of times.
Tape Selection Guide
Adhesive family selection based on surface energy
Adhesives attach to the surfaces of two substrates, unlike a process that fuses substrates into a unified whole such as welding metal or solvent activation of plastics. In selecting a 3M adhesive or tape, surface condition must be considered: roughness, smoothness, porosity, coated, uncoated, cleanliness, flexibility, size of the part and surface energy of the part.
Adhesive paste, for example, flows readily into a rough surface for improved effective adhesion. Flexible materials such as paper or thin gauge metal can be bonded with a thin adhesive transfer tape. Large rigid parts with smooth clean surfaces can be bonded with a variety of 3M products ranging from double coated foam tapes to two-part structural adhesives. Some plastics have plasticisers which migrate to the surface and degrade the bond over time, so a plasticiser-resistant adhesive or tape is essential. If the substrate has been powder coat painted, the coating is the bonded surface rather than the substrate and you would want to consider a 3M tape or adhesive developed specifically for that surface.
Surface energy ranges from high to low. To illustrate the concept of surface energy, think of water on the unwaxed bonnet of a car. The unwaxed bonnet has high surface energy and water on the hood flows into puddles. In comparison, a waxed hood has low surface energy and water beads up rather than fl ows out. Similar to water, adhesive on a high surface energy surface fl ows and "wets out" the surface. "Wetting out" is required to form a strong bond. As a rule of thumb, the higher the surface energy, the greater the strength of adhesion.
Specially formulated adhesives are available for low surface energy surfaces. The following illustrations and surface rankings give you an idea of relative surface energy.
Regardless of surface energy, the substrate must be unifi ed, dry, and clean to maximise adhesive contact.
3M™ Industrial Adhesives and Tapes – 3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Engineering Adhesives
Sticking with innovation
Throughout its long history, 3M people and products have been working hard to improve the lives of individuals, communities and society.
Our commitment to capturing and fulfilling their needs is what drives our creativity, enabling us to translate those needs into more than 50,000 innovative solutions touching virtually every aspect of modern life including the OEM, automotive, electronics and general engineering sectors.
3M bring their innovation to Industrial Adhesives
Building on our long track record in Engineering adhesives and sealants, we have introduced a new range of 3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Industrial Adhesives and Sealants to help industrial customers in the design and production of improved engineering solutions.
Delivering fast curing speeds, reliable bonding and flexible application, the Scotch-Weld range results from the advanced adhesive technologies that 3M is continuously developing industry-wide. And rest assured it comes with the same world-class technical support associated with all 3M innovations.
A name you can trust at a price you can afford
Unlike many big brand names, Scotch-Weld's superior bonding characteristics and application versatility don't come at an unfairly inflated price. At 3M we are aware of the cost-conscious competitive environment in which our industrial customers operate and our determination as ever is to deliver a better-performing product range within a cost-efficient pricing structure.
Making your job easier
This Product and Solutions Guide has been deliberately designed to help you to find the right Scotch-Weld product fast, so that you can carry out your task speedily, efficiently and consistently. Simply select the relevant category and you will find all the product information you need to confirm your choice. It's the easiest way to take advantage of Scotch-Weld's many application opportunities and get the results you want every time.
3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Threadlockers
With a wide range of strengths and viscosities allowing use across a broad spectrum of general engineering and automotive applications, Scotch-Weld
- Threadlockers readily meet the needs of OEM assembly, maintenance, upgrade and overhaul projects.
- Fills gaps between mating metal threads preventing vibration loosening
- Seals against leakage and corrosion
- Excellent fluid resistance
- Replaces traditional mechanical methods such as locks washers, split pins, Nylok nuts and wiring thus reducing weight, inventory and cost
- Single component (no mixing)
- Easy to apply
3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Pipe Sealants
Allowing easy disassembly even over long time periods, Scotch-Weld Pipe Sealants are formulated to seal pipe threads preventing the escape of gaseous and liquid materials such as water, oil and gas.
- Replaces PTFE tape
- Single component (no mixing)
- Provides low cost joints that do not shred
- Solvent free
- Provides an instant low pressure seal
- Easy disassembly even after long periods
- WRAS approval
3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Gasket Makers
Ideal for creating a reliable join between two mounted flanges or surfaces, Scotch-Weld Gasket Makers provide a durable, flexible and temperature resistant seal.
- Eliminates the need for pre-cut gaskets, reducing weight, inventory and cost
- Provides excellent instant seal
- For use on water, oil and fuel pumps, electric motor end covers, compressors, thermostat housing and most machined metal faces
- Will not contaminate hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- Does not shrink, crack, sag or run
- Fills surface imperfections, reducing machining costs
- Single component (no mixing)
3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Retaining Compounds
Available in high temperature grades and easily dispensed manually or automatically, Scotch-Weld Retaining Compounds are ideal for bonding parts such as bearings, shafts, hubs and bolts.
- Increases the load bearing characteristics of cylindrical joints
- Reduces assembly stresses
- Range of strengths and viscosities to meet demanding engineering specifications
- Single component (no mixing)
- Prevents corrosion and eliminates fretting
- Provides 100% contact, filling all voids
3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Surface Preparation
Used to prepare surfaces, Scotch-Welds range of cleaners, activators and primers work to clean surfaces, enhance cure speeds and allow bonding on low surface energy materials such as polyethylene, polypropylene and even Teflon™.
- Accelerates cure speeds
- Allows bonding on inactive substrates
- Ideal for high speed production environments
- Simple to use
- Easy and fast removal of surplus instant bonding adhesives
- Ensures high strength bonding on inactive substrates such as anodized metal, stainless steel, electroplated parts etc
3M™ Scotch-Weld™ Instant Adhesives
3M™ Scotch-Weld Adhesives enable rapid bonding of many substrates and ensure high strength joints and clear bond lines, all in a matter of seconds
- Instant bond
- High-performance
- Ideal for low surface energy materials
- Clear bond lines
- Bonds a wide variety of materials
- A range of viscosities available to suit different applications


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10.30.15 Issue
by Richard Evnen
In early 2013, when I arrived in Cambodia as a member of the American Jewish World Service Volunteer Corps, I did not anticipate the lasting impact of my experience. Assigned to a Cambodian NGO in Phnom Penh for three months, I worked alongside my Khmer colleagues in reaching out to rural and urban communities to foster opportunities for neighborhoods and Cambodian youth. Along the way, I met important leaders in Cambodia civil society and assisted with their preparations for regional conferences with other such leaders in Southeast Asia.
I have returned to Cambodia three more times since my first experience there, continuing to help with English language documents and advocacy. Coincidental with this work, I pulled out my camera and took photographs I saw as reflective of Cambodia and its people. Though I am an amateur photographer, my pictures come from a lifelong interest in photography and a passion for images of people and places.
An exhibition of my work will hang in the Gallery at the Jewish Community Center from Nov. 4 – 29. Twelve traditional color prints, all from markets in Phnom Penh, will be displayed. The photographs convey pride and dignity found in markets, which are intersections of culture, food and commerce.
A reception for the exhibition is Wednesday, Nov. 11 beginning at 6 p.m. Wine and appetizers with an Asian theme will be served.
At 7:30 p.m., a special guest, independent filmmaker Kalyanee Mam, will screen her 2013 film, A River Changes Course, in the JCC Auditorium. Afterwards, Kalyanee will speak with the audience. Her film earned a Grand Jury Award at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival. Kalyanee has just returned from Cambodia, where she is filming her next feature documentary about the sacred connections between indigenous people and their environment. The screening and photo exhibition are free and open to all.
Kalyanee, born in Cambodia during the genocide perpetrated by the murderous Khmer Rouge, is a graduate of Yale and UCLA Law School. She turned to documentary filmmaking as a way to share important stories and their spiritual attachments. Her work touches the heart and is visually stunning. A River Changes Course shares the stories of three Cambodian families with intimate looks into their lives and the environs in which they dwell and work. The film is critically noted for its resonance and beauty.
We hope our collaboration in Omaha will reward attendees with evocative information about Cambodia. Our work is not offered as overt advocacy but rather as a means to be informed in a more personal way about life halfway around the world. In coming together for this special evening, we have forged a friendship that is itself an example of how people with different life experiences can find meaningful common ground in pursuit of art and the repair of the world.
There are people, places and activities in every market — some conspicuous, some nuanced and some hidden in dark corners — that offer opportunities for understanding. My photographs are meant to share such moments. They suggest glimpses into the beauty and depth of Cambodia and its people.
Richard Evnen knows about food in Cambodia and elsewhere. Until five years ago he owned a regional foodservice distributor. Since selling his business, Richard's time has shifted more toward volunteer pursuits. He is a former Board Chair of the Plains Region ADL Board, is President of the Jewish cemetery in Lincoln, serves as a CASA volunteer and is the Board Chair of Bryan Medical Center in Lincoln. His creative work, he admits, is not a new venture for him but is of increasing personal importance.


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Malik is a recent graduate from Wharton at the University of Pennsylvania, where he majored in finance and marketing. Malik interned this past summer at BlackRock as a corporate finance summer analyst in New York. Join us in this episode as Malik shares his journey working under the finance operations support team, meeting mentors early on in his program by proactively reaching out, and ultimately deciding to accept the return offer for the full-time position!
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