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Xiaomi's first electric scooter, known as Mijia M365 or Mi Electric Scooter, already seemed to us one of the best options on the market. And with its new model, the Mi Electric Scooter Pro seeks to renew one of its star products by improving small details, which, as we will see, make a difference.
Continuous Design
Something that already worked in the first model of the brand was the design, an aspect that they have practically not modified. A simple design, with an aluminum alloy, which is not nearly anywhere compared to the previous model, except for the weight, from 12.5 kg of the Mi Scooter Pro to 14.5 kg of the Mi Scooter Pro, something that is completely justified by its larger battery. And, on the other hand, the screen located on the handlebar of the scooter, which will offer us information on the speed, battery and the different driving modes that we are using.
In the handlebar, in addition, we find the horn, the disc brake, which will only brake the rear wheel of the scooter, the accelerator and the power button, which will serve both to change driving mode (with double-press), turn on the flash (triple press) or turn off the skateboard (long press).
When transporting the vehicle by hand we notice that it is somewhat more uncomfortable than the previous model, due to this weight gain, which will cause us to suffer more when it comes to having to take the scooter by hand. The system to carry it in this way, yes, is the same as its predecessor. We have a crank at the bottom of the handlebar, which next to the insurance (plastic), will give us the option to fold the grip of the Mi Scooter Pro. This, as soon as you start to ride faster, it is a system that transmits security, by not transmitting any unexpected vibration.
And of course, part of this stability or security that the skateboard transmits is due to its weight. Which is attributed, in large part, to its battery, located at the bottom of the scooter, well protected, both by aluminum alloy and by a rough rubber layer (same as the handlebar), in the part in which we will keep our feet when driving. To be able to charge this battery, we include a charger with a proprietary port, which resembles the chargers of portable computers, somewhat cumbersome for what we are used to.
It is worth mentioning that the Mi Scooter Pro has IP45 splash protection (including the battery module), which means that when washing the device and when using it in rainy conditions, we will not have to worry.
In the wheels of the vehicle (8 and ½ inches), identical to the previous model (camera), we find fenders on both tires, special lights to be seen when driving at night and a hitch on the rear wheel to be able to hook the handlebar when folding. In addition, we have two brake systems. On the one hand, the engine, which operates in dynamo mode to recover energy and from which we can modify the intensity from the application, something that we will notice much especially when driving at high speed and stopping at traffic lights. And the rear disc brake, which has an effective braking system, so that, if we don't force it, we don't skid with the scooter.
Technically superior
The main leap we see in this Pro model is that of the technical characteristics. On the one hand, we see a jump in the gross power of the vehicle, where we go from the nominal 250W we had in the Mi Scooter to the 300W of nominal power that we have in the new Pro model.
This Mi Scooter pro has a remarkably higher start than its predecessor, something that helps in situations as every day as the slopes.
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This jump is not so noticeable in speed, that it is still capable of 25km / h by law, but in acceleration. This Mi Scooter Pro has a remarkably higher start than its predecessor, something that helps in situations as every day as the slopes, which, now yes, unless we are in ECO mode, we will have no problem to overcome. It has also seemed to us a key point when it comes to having more security when it comes to advancing other vehicles, the "acceleration" that we give in the act of moving to the other transport being much more powerful.
And the other big jump we see in the autonomy, which is now 40km, just 10 km higher than what we get with the original Mi Scooter. Here, in practice, we do not notice that it is something tremendously significant, and that is, although the autonomy has fulfilled what Xiaomi promised, staying between 35 and 40 km, we see that, while previously we had to charge the battery every four days with daily use, we must now do it every week. Something that, although it is an advance, we do not see that it is so significant since normally we should not worry about running out of battery during the tour, in either of the two models.
We have been able to complete the charge of this 474Wh battery in cycles of between ten and nine hours. With which, we will usually end up charging it during one night, thus achieving the week of use that we mentioned before.
Connectivity: necessary but not recurring
The application we use to be able to configure and obtain the data of the Mi Scooter Pro is the Mi home, to which we will connect using the Bluetooth of the scooter. In it, we can obtain detailed information of both the mileage or the firmware of the skateboard, which in turn, we can update directly from the application itself.
As an interesting point, in addition to being able to configure a password to the skateboard, we can regulate the dynamo or regenerative brake, in three intensities: weak, medium and strong.
Other parameters that we can adjust are the cruise control, the option to keep the backlight always on (recommended for night laps). Parameters that, although they are interesting to modify, especially in a first configuration, the truth is that you really (at least in our experience) end up not changing them. And, having the necessary information directly on the LED screen of the handlebar, it is not necessary to resort to the application unless we want to obtain information from the scooter.
Satisfactory driving
One of the characteristics that differentiate this Mi Scooter Pro is the different driving modes it has. Ways that, in practice, are appreciated. We have three types of driving:
- ECO mode: layer speed at 16 km / h. In return, it manages to consume less battery and, in turn, regenerate more electricity.
- Mode D: layer speed at 20km / h.
- S mode: layer speed at 25 km / h. In return, it is the mode that uses the most battery.
The ECO mode is the most indicated when we are driving in areas with a certain crowd of people, were going at maximum speed can be a risk, but, yes, the slopes cannot overcome them as well as in the other modes.
In mode D, in our case, it has been the learning mode, since, having an acceleration close to the S mode, but without becoming neither as fast nor as powerful, it is a mode where learning is easy. After a couple of laps in this mode, it is much easier to master the scooter, its weight, its stability and, above all, its acceleration.
S mode is the most powerful of all. The speed is covered to the legal maximum, 25km / h, and the power does not reserve anything. At the beginning, it is a way that inspires respect, but after completing the pair of reconnaissance courses of mode D, it is the most fun. Especially we have used it on the road and bike lane, where the acceleration is most appreciated both for the slopes, and for the possible compromised situations where the car behind appreciates you going out. Of course, with this mode you better not drive on gravel or slippery terrain, since having such a large power, it is easy for the front wheel to end up skating.
But there has also been a piece that we have missed a lot; the damping. Neither its predecessor nor this new model has shock absorbers. Something that, without a doubt, would be a plus for those roads in poor condition or cobbled where, with this scooter, it seems that you are on a roller coaster, depending only on the minimum damping offered by the wheels themselves.


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Have you been laying out on the beach trying to work on that perfect even tan that says I've been away for the weekend in Nantucket or I popped over to Barcelona for the weekend? Chances are if you have been holed up at home or in the office that tan is more of a pomegranate shade of red. Nobody likes getting a sunburn and certainly, no one actively goes out and tries to get one. But sometimes we don't apply enough sunscreen or we stay out in the sun too long without reapplying and before you know, 'Bam' you are lobster red. Here are some products that will help soothe that burn and keep your skin from experiencing any more damage.
Aloe Vera
This is the cure-all that every person should have either growing in their apartment or out in their yard. The gel inside helps to soothe burns of any kind and when kept in the fridge that ice cool feeling can be just what you need. You can also buy it in the store from Hawaiian Tropic but the stuff straight from the source is the best. If the burn is still too painful, consider purchasing an aloe vera that has some lidocaine in it as this will numb the skin a bit.
Korres After Sun Greek Yogurt
Don't worry this is not actually yogurt, but this all-natural brand has created a line specifically to address any after sun needed care. This is a thick cream that does have some of the ingredients found in Greek yogurt, it is a Greek brand after all. The proteins found in the yogurt actually works to create an intense layer of moisture which will work to keep your skin from blistering or peeling off once the burn begins to set in.
Burt's Bees Aloe & Coconut Oil After Sun Soother
The coconut oil is what really does the trick here and when combined with aloe vera you get all the nutrients needed to actively heal your skin. Coconut oil itself is designed to repair skin and the high moisture content helps to renew the skin so that you don't lose that youthful glow. Sun damage has been known to cause wrinkles, dark spots, and other skin afflictions which can be unsightly and dangerous for your health.
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All right, I finally saw Man of Steel today. No children in Superman costumes.
I hesitate to call this movie a reboot or retool; it exists, I think, as its very own movie. It's a movie about Superman, but has nothing to do with Christopher Reeve (the same could not be said for Superman Returns).
The classic Superman origin is there: baby Kal-El is put in a little ship before Krypton goes boom, he lands in Kansas, he does heroic-type stuff. Way more action in this one, but it's balanced with flashbacks to his childhood. Since Zack Snyder directed it, I expected slo-mo punching and action scenes, like in 300 and Watchmen, but it didn't happen. At times, actually, the action is a bit too frantic, especially in the latter part of the movie.
Nitpicking time: how does Superman shave? He grows a beard, he has short hair, but he's invulnerable, so how the hell does he groom? And don't give me that "his hair isn't invulnerable" stuff, because no. There's a scene where he's on fire, his pants are burning, and his hair and beard are perfect. Unaffected. Also, when the Kryptonians come to earth, what language are they speaking? Eh, maybe English and . . . uh . . . Kryptonian? Kryptish? are the same.
Jimmy Olsen did not appear, at least not that I noticed. Good.
Henry Cavill did not sport a spit-curl. Good.
No red underwear. Good.
No "kneel before Zod". Bad.
No Kryptonite! Argh! Superman weakens! Good.
I'm used to seeing Michael Shannon/Zod play a distracted, slightly off-kilter dude (see Bug and Take Shelter, especially the last one, it was awesome), so seeing him play an intense, focused villain was interesting.
No mention of Bruce Wayne or Gotham City, so I guess DC isn't doing a Marvel Studios-style lead-in to the Justice League movie, if it ever happens. There were a few hints about the possible subject of the sequel, if it gets made.
I liked the heat vision special effects! Neat!


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S. Deborah Ebin was a national community and Zionist leader who devoted her life to the advancement of Jewish education and Zionist ideals. A dynamic orator, fund-raiser, and world traveler, she was fluent in several languages and versed in the Lit. "teaching," "study," or "learning." A compilation of the commentary and discussions of the amora'im on the Mishnah. When not specified, "Talmud" refers to the Babylonian Talmud.Talmud, making her a formidable figure in American Jewish life.
She was born in 1888 in Syracuse, New York, to Polish-born rabbi Aaron M. and Pearl (Drob) Ashinsky. Rabbi Ashinsky was a founder of the Mizrachi movement in the United States and Canada. She was the eldest of five daughters and two sons. She spent her early years in Detroit, Michigan, and Montreal, Canada, where her education included the study of French and Latin. At the turn of the century, the family settled in Pittsburgh, where she attended Madam De Wolfe's Academy and was privately tutored in Hebrew and Talmudic studies—not a common practice for Jewish women at the time. In later years, Ebin's memorable speeches often included Talmudic references.
In 1907, she married the Russian-born rabbi Nachman Ebin. The young couple lived in Scranton, Pennsylvania, and Cleveland, where Deborah Ebin cofounded the Cleveland chapter of Hadassah with Henrietta Szold. The Ebins also lived in Buffalo and eventually settled permanently in Brooklyn. They had one daughter, Freda, and two sons, David and Judah.
Rabbi Ebin was a prominent rabbinic and Zionist leader involved in Jewish education and Zionist causes. After his death in 1943, Deborah Ebin was approached by Rabbi Meir (Berlin) Bar Ilan (1880–1949, after whom Bar Ilan University was named) to become involved with the women's Mizrachi movement in the United States. Ebin agreed to follow in her father's footsteps, becoming the chair of a child restoration project sponsored by American Mizrachi Women (later known as AMIT). The project was aimed at helping European Jewish children to immigrate to Israel during and following World War II. Ebin coined the phrase "child restoration" to describe the physical and spiritual rehabilitation of young refugees from Hitler's Europe. She worked closely with Kfar Batya, a children's village founded by Bessie Gotsfeld in Ra'anannah, Israel, and universally recognized for its work with Jewish youths.
In 1943 Ebin became American Mizrachi Women's chair of National Youth Lit. "ascent." A "calling up" to the Torah during its reading in the synagogue.Aliyah, the agency responsible for the largest mass migration of Jewish children during and after World War II. Ebin embarked on an extensive schedule of speaking engagements and activities throughout the United States and other countries. She visited Israel and Europe, including child detention centers in Cyprus. She also organized Mizrachi Women chapters in the Netherlands and Mexico.
Ebin represented the women's Zionist movement at many international meetings, including the World Zionist Congress and the World Youth Aliyah Conferences of 1939 and 1951. As national president of American Mizrachi Women from 1954 to 1956, she met with U.S. Government leaders, including President Harry S. Truman, to whom she presented the organization's America-Israel Friendship Award in Kansas City in 1955.
She remained active in Jewish causes until her death on September 23, 1974, in New York City.
AYJB 76:513; Chaleff, Joanne, and Dina Dyckman, and Herzl Eisenstadt, and Ruth Jacobson. Conversations with author, September 1996; Golub, Mollie F. "AMW Expands to Meet the Ingathering of the Exiles." American Mizrachi Woman (September–October 1975); Swiss, Irwin A., and H. Norman Shoop. Rabbi Aaron M. Ashinsky: Fifty Years Study and Service (1935); NYTimes, May 28, 1943; Obituary. NYTimes, September 25, 1974, 42:4, WWIAJ.
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Schechter, Jeanette K.. "S. Deborah Ebin." Jewish Women: A Comprehensive Historical Encyclopedia. 27 February 2009. Jewish Women's Archive. (Viewed on August 5, 2020) <https://jwa.org/encyclopedia/article/ebin-s-deborah>.


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Organizations require order and standard procedures to thrive. Max Werking's seminal essays ring true both about the positive and negative effects of bureaucratic order. One of the longstanding tools managers use in the bureaucratic order is the employee evaluation. For the new employee it typically is the probationary report. For the permanent employee, it is the annual review sometimes paired with a training and competencies development plan.
Over my lifetime in state and local government I have experienced and witnessed the best and worst of the employee review. Hopefully your experience has been good. If not, then maybe here is where you can comment, share and advocate for change.
After 40 years of reviewing organizational practices and before I retired, I experienced many evaluations both as an evaluator and as someone being evaluated. One of the worst experiences was just before promotional exams where you were either exalted or diminished and your chances at competing in the promotional process were clear. This process was both objective and at times highly perceptual (nonobjective). Currently, it is still not an appealable process to any external source such as mediation or a personnel board. Even the unions have hibernated on this subjective process long viewed in management's domain.
There are solid reasons and a foundation of HR principles to support annual evaluations. These include building organizational expertise, morale, recognition and more as memorialized by regulation, law and union agreements. As much as we aspire to promote equality, not all employees are equally skilled and experienced. A poorly performing probationary employee likely has to be let go or relocated. Finally, every organization needs to promote and enforce goals and objectives, and the annual review typically includes such known organizational measures.
Contrary to longstanding HR processes, there are abuses. Predetermination and favoritism were topics often shared privately at upper levels of government programs. I often suspected as much and it was confirmed after the fact. Even the internal appeal process could take months. This would smooth the way for the organization but not the aggrieved employee. When an employee did have the temerity to challenge an evaluation that employee could be tagged as a disloyal "troublemaker" and also subject to retaliatory actions in the workplace. Of course, denial by the employee plays a part and some evaluations ring true.
A large organization, outside of government, but with bureaucratic characteristics just publicly announced that the employee evaluation process will be substantially changed and even discontinued. General Electric's HR Manager Susan Peter and CEO Jeffrey Imelt have conducted media interviews on how General Electric will change the employee evaluation process as follows:
"…After running pilots with 30,000 employees and getting tons of helpful, detailed input from employees around the world, we are adopting GE's performance development approach – without an annual static individual rating – as our company standard."
As explained by these executives, the basis of the change is the technology driven workforce. More frequently, we see private and public organizations offer employees external work opportunities related to wellness, child care, birthing and external work assignments. Work no longer happens only in the office building. Telework, virtual work and technology-supported work platforms simply allow employees to work more efficiently.
So, does the traditional employee "static" evaluation work for virtual workers? For decades now, public employees assigned to investigative, legal, emergency services, legislative and many others disciplines travel to and produce quantifiable and qualifiable results. I like the concept of a "nonstatic" evaluation because we all experience on the job mishaps in our career and it is promising to offer an employee a redemption.
So where is your public service organization on this matter? Have the timing (annual), content (personally observed) and regulatory (mandatory) variables changed to permit modernization of the employee evaluation in government? Do managers and employees have alternatives to the static or longstanding evaluation? Is General Electric shining a better light that we can all follow?
Where is your organization on this fundamental pinion of growth and organizational culture? Let's hear from you.
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Update from yesterday's post #10
The shelf lining that I used on the top sheet of plywood in the go-bar deck came loose overnight. There seems to be some kind of chemical reaction between the 3M spray adhesive and the material this shelf liner is made from. I noticed a bit of an oily residue forming on the shelf-liner after applying it to the plywood and thought there was a chance this might happen. So for anyone planning to use shelf-liner to provide friction on a go-bar deck, use wood glue, CA glue or I'm considering just stapling this in place. End Update
I was able to run out to Home Depot yesterday and grab the nuts I needed to finish up the go-bar deck. So today I went out to try to get the back glued up. Since I glued the top on first (which was a bad idea because it is now getting exposed to all sorts of hazards and is getting unnecessarily banged up), I was concerned about the pressure from the go-bars denting the top. I used the cutoffs from the top's edge as a shield to take the brunt of the pressure from the go-bars and protect the top.
I just used blue tape to hold these bits in place. I later traced a rough outline of where the actual side edges of the uke are to better be able to place the go-bars along the outer-most edge.
I'm glad I used these pieces to protect the top. I did a dry-run of the glue up and after removing the go-bars from the dry-run, you can see some dimples/dents in the protective layer.
One other benefit of the dry-run was finding that as more go-bars were added, the increased the pressure from the go-bars caused previously placed go-bars to become loose. So when removing go-bars from the dry-run, several of them basically fell out, meaning they weren't really applying any pressure any longer. When I did the actual glue-up, I went back frequently to check the tension on all of the go bars to ensure they weren't going to fall out. Many of them did fall out, so I replaced them and tightened them up.
When I was all done adding go-bars, I re-checked all of them for good tension and re-fitted any loose ones.
I tapped the sides of the uke all around to see if anything sounded hollow or not firmly planted down. It all sounded/felt really good. I then went around the perimeter applying hand pressure around the edge to see if there was any visible movement at the glue-seam. Everything looked nice and tight.
You can see a small amount of squeeze-out here. The neck block had a pretty sizeable amount of squeeze-out, but all-in all, I think it went pretty well. Much better than the last attempt.
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The principal contractor and site manager of a construction site in Derby city centre have been sentenced after workers were exposed to asbestos during refurbishment work.
Derby Magistrates' Court heard how, on or before 5 January 2017, at the St Peters Churchyard site, labourers removed asbestos insulating board (AIB) ceiling panels from a store room, work which should have been completed by a licensed asbestos removal contractor under fully controlled conditions.
An investigation by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) found that M&S Developments (Bemrose Court) Limited were the Principal Contractor for the site and Adam Campbell was the site manager (operating as Kynersley Management Services Limited). Work was taking place to convert the former office buildings into apartments.
An asbestos refurbishment survey completed prior to construction work starting clearly indicated that the lower ground floor store room contained an asbestos insulating board (AIB) ceiling. During construction work this AIB ceiling was accidentally damaged and the site manager instructed two young labourers to remove approximately 4-6 square metres of it. Suitable asbestos control measures were not in place and the workers involved were not trained in asbestos removal.
Following the involvement of HSE in January 2017, a licensed asbestos removal contractor was brought in to clean the area. Asbestos containing floor tiles located around the site were also identified as at risk of damage from the construction work and arrangements were made with the principal contractor for these to be removed under controlled conditions by trained staff.
The investigation found that the principal contractor and their site manager failed to suitably manage the site asbestos containing materials. They failed to ensure that the asbestos containing materials (ACM) identified in the asbestos refurbishment survey were removed prior to any potential for disturbance during the construction work and the site manager failed to respond appropriately once the AIB ceiling had been accidentally damaged in the lower ground floor store room.
M&S Developments (Bemrose Court) Limited pleaded guilty to breaching Section 2(1) of the Health & Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and was fined £9,000 and ordered to pay costs of £3,336.
Kynersley Management Services Limited pleaded guilty to breaching Section 3(1) of the Health & Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and was fined £20,000 and ordered to pay costs of £1,531.66.
Adam Campbell pleaded guilty to breaching Section 3(1) of the Health & Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 via Section 37 in his role as a Director of Kynersley Management Services Limited. He was given a community order to carry out 120 hours unpaid work and was also ordered to pay costs of £1,531.66.
Speaking after the hearing, HSE inspector Andrew Bowker said:
"This incident could so easily have been avoided by the duty holders simply carrying out correct asbestos control measures and safe working practices.
"Companies and individual site managers should be aware that HSE will not hesitate to take appropriate enforcement action including prosecution against those that fall below the required standard for managing asbestos containing materials during refurbishment work. Most types of asbestos containing material work (ACM) require a licensed removal contractor with suitably trained and licensed workers."
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- The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is Britain's national regulator for workplace health and safety. We prevent work-related death, injury and ill health through regulatory actions that range from influencing behaviours across whole industry sectors through to targeted interventions on individual businesses. These activities are supported by globally recognised scientific expertise. www.hse.gov.uk
- More about the legislation referred to in this case can be found at: www.legislation.gov.uk/
- HSE news releases are available at http://press.hse.gov.uk
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Millions of professionals are following more than two million companies on Linkedin. Why do professionals follow companies? They can be current clients, potential clients, and professionals in the media, job seekers, and other stakeholders that may provide or looking to gain insights. Having a company listing in Linkedin provides these followers with the latest news; understand your companies' services.
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Luoyang DONGLIGU plan would carry out 42 projects with one billion yuan. The total investment was 194.3 billion yuan. North Glass energy-saving tempered glass term had entered the project of Low-E coated glass. And the ground-breaking ceremony was held in North Glass site.
Luoyang city government officials and North Glass leaders entered this ceremony.
The two projects carried by North Glass took up an area of 200mu and the total investment was nearly 600 million yuan. The newly increased sales revenue was expected to one billion yuan. And it would provide 1,000 jobs. North Glass would own stronger overall competitiveness. At the same time, these two projects had great significance on environmental protection, economic development and increase employment.
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Girls to Ladies
Head Start Holiday Party
Girls to Ladies has been part of the annual holiday celebration for headStart students for so long that one of our current members remembers celebrating with us when she was in HeadStart!
Future Women Career Expo
Our girls have ideas about what they might want to do in their future careers. This is an opportunity to be up-close and personal with women who have made careers in those fields.
Courthouse Job Shadowing
Every year, Lisa Noroian coordinates a tour of the Orange County family court, introducing the girls to women working in various capacities there. We get to spend a day shadowing the women, learning how they make the court system work.
Annual Easter Egg Hunt
The city of Newburgh looks forward to the Easter Egg hunt at Downing Park every year, including a visit from the Easter Bunny! We're proud to be the Easter Bunny's helpers!
Making Piece
Sponsored by the local Rotary Club, a quilt was crafted by our team to inspire peace. This beautiful piece was created using artwork submitted by Newburgh community members and was recognized by the Awesome Foundation.
Loaves and Fishes
Girls to Ladies heard a call for help 6 years ago, and have gone to help sort food that provides 1,000 families in Newburgh with a Thanksgiving meal ever since. We're proud to be a part of this wonderful program!


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As we wait for time to tick away for us to say goodbye to 2014 and welcome 2015, let's make your count down more meaningful one. Stop for a moment to reflect on the past 365 days. Wishing you all out there A very happy new year 2015, may you all blessed with good health and happiness. Stay bless and peace to the world.
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i just have to have time to think about what it is that you like about myself. kinda hard tho, you see its not really easy to find goodness in your self if in so many times you feel like you are not that good enough. its like everytime you type in that things, you start doubting, and you start asking yourself like, am i really like that? really? yeah, i must admit, im not really convince in some part of my list...yeah im one of those people who have this self steem problem, but then, you know..this is me..if i dont like me, who else will do? those list are true for me, some is not yet that true, but thats how i see myself now or in the future. and i love it:) lessons and tips: be true to yourself...i mean, its you..and you dont have really to publish it to everyone for them to see. nobody can judge you...love yourself, com'on write it, tell yourself how much you appreciate it. of how much you value the good things about yourself...no judgments..just write what comes on your mind when you think the words "what i like about myself is..." what ive learn about this goal: to be real about myself, be appreciative..be loving to myself. be ME. View all posts by daPhNe


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I have posted this story here before. I'm posting it again today for Veteran's Day in order to illustrate just how precarious a "normal" peacetime day can be. Now, think about that when you watch the news, and see our troops, in actual combat, around the world today. Although the issues are complex, and some may not agree with the current policies for which we fight, these men, and women, are serving in a way I never had to. All I had was this storm, but it's my storm. I just want to share it as a way of honoring all my fellow Veterans. Each and every one of you has a story to tell. Whether or not you fought in a war, or just fought a storm at sea, your service made a difference. Thanks, and Happy Veterans Day!
We were steaming off the coast of the US heading back from operations in the Caribbean on the USS Milwaukee at the time the following occurred in February 1980. It was a Wednesday and I believe it was the 6th. I had the Dog watch that afternoon, which is the watch that runs through evening chow, so that you get relieved for about 30 minutes or so by the oncoming 8-12 watch in order to eat.
Upon returning from chow I noticed that the barometer had dropped another .02 of an inch for the second hour in a row. Something was brewing along the lines of a low pressure system that would bear watching in the coming hours. I informed the officer of the deck; I believe it was Ensign Tyler that evening; that heavy weather was approaching and a life line on deck would be a good idea. A 500 foot mooring line was secured to the after and forward bulkheads by means of shackles affixed to pad eyes which were welded to the respective bulkheads. For some reason no precautions were taken to secure the ship's cargo and equipment for heavy seas.
I was relieved by QM3 Baker at 1945 for the 20-2400 watch. "Star" time was not an issue that evening due to the weather. We were running on Omega and Loran with a dead reckoning tracer as a back up. I entered into the Pass Down the Line log that the barometer had fallen for 2 hours in a row and to be aware of any changes in the sea etc. I then left the bridge.
By the time I got back to the after house, and the Navigation Division berthing space, the ship was being tossed and buffeted by huge swells and violent gusts of wind. The helmsman was a deckhand and the ship was not being handled properly. We were taking a lot of punishment that could have been avoided by having a more experienced man on the helm.
By now, objects all over the ship were being loosed by the storm and there was no way to stop the seeming avalanche of food supplies, crates, forklifts etc that had not been tied down. The 7 million gallons of fuel that we carried started to have its own inertial effect upon the handling of the vessel, making it even more unstable. The "Mighty Milwaukee" was taking rolls in excess of her design and the ship would shudder as she laboriously struggled to right herself after each successive roll. Standing was now impossible and most of the men were braced in their "racks", with hands held tightly against the nearest stanchion or bulkhead, and feet dug into the rims of the thin sleeping surfaces that served also as covers to the coffin like clothes compartment that lay beneath each. The coffin like similarities of these "lockers" were not lost on the men at a time like this.
Lockers were toppling and tables and chairs were being literally pitched as the violence of the storm increased. Most of the crew was now motion sick, and those that weren't were unable to do anything but hang on for the wildest ride any of us had ever been on.
Shortly after 2300 (11 PM) the phone rang and someone told me that the bridge was on the phone. I was told that the Captain was ordering me to the bridge. I went, on the double, expecting that I was about to be chewed out for the storm having taken us by surprise. I started across the deck and made it about 50 feet before turning back and using the cargo deck; which although it had the advantage of being enclosed; had the hazard of forklifts, tools and cargo being tossed and thrown about with considerable violence. Added to this was the possibility of falling into one of the open elevator pits. These were large, seven story deep shafts, which were sometimes left open. Tonight, unfortunately, was one of those times. The effect of the ship moving about under me not only prevented me from walking in a straight line at this point, but it was now carrying me close to these pits and several times I came near to falling in one, or another. They were located on both the port and starboard sides, increasing this likelihood as I struggled forward.
At the end of this journey on the cargo deck I was faced with 4 interior ladders, steeply angled as compared with a normal stairway, but still an improvement over the exterior ladders, which were precisely that, ladders welded to the bulkheads. Unknown to me at this time, was that many of these ladders had been torn away by the tons of water crashing against the superstructure.
The bridge was a scene of disaster. There were 22 people in there- way too many. Captain Page was braced in a corner, legs apart and arms against the forward portholes, concerned, but very much in command. "Well Willie, what do you think we should do?", or something to that effect. Captain Page had been a Pilot, he flew A-6's and was also a flight instructor. With a good sense of humor and a relaxed demeanor among the men, he was a well liked Captain and a good leader. He had a hard act to follow, coming on the heels of our former skipper, Captain Hawkins, who had come up from the enlisted ranks via the NESEP program, which although not that rare, was quite an accomplishment, and the men had idolized him as "one of us." But Captain Page had more than filled his shoes, and it was a "tight" crew.
My first suggestion was to rid the bridge of as many of the puking, moaning men as possible, placing them in the passageways leading to the bridge itself. Everyone had plastic trash bags to puke in and the stench was beginning to become overpowering.
Standing was impossible at this level. We were hanging on to the overhead and the wire banks and piping that line it. Captain Page ordered me to take the helm.
The compass card was swinging wildly, port to starboard and back again over a field of approximately 180 degrees. We were at the mercy of the sea unless we could stabilize ourselves and begin to make some sort of headway. The Captain then ordered me to steer as necessary and hold course. I was hanging onto the overhead and steering with my feet- literally counteracting the swells by kicking the helm hard left and hard right.
I then received, via the Captain, several course changes prompted by the other officers present on the bridge looking for the course that would give us the "best ride". Captain Page asked my recommendation and I chose West as that would bring us toward our destination of Norfolk but not put us in shallow waters that could hazard the vessel. I was of the opinion that with 65 foot swells breaking over the bridge, and winds of 98 knots, with gusts greater than that, there was no course which was going to give us a "good" ride. Remaining upright was the chief concern of all. The Captain ordered me to make it so, which I immediately did.
We spent the next 9 hours or so riding through this maelstrom and upon breaking out of it in the morning and later approaching Virginia Beach, we were greeted by the most dazzling sight; over 12" of snow blanketing the Beach and everything beyond! After the violence of the past 10 hours the contrast was extraordinary and we began to open hatchways and portholes to air the ship out. The crew began to come back to life, re-stowing all the gear that had been thrown about but not washed overboard. The Officers took toll of the structural damage to the ship; the ladders gone, boats torn loose, and rigging fouled and ruined.
We moored at the "D and S" Piers on the James River, in the Naval Station at Norfolk, and there my memory fades a bit. We were all very tired and I imagine that we cleaned ship and had an early knock off that day.
A week later on the 12th of February we were back out at sea, headed to the Azores to bring a load of fuel to the Task Group operating there. We were doing an underway replenishment when Captain Page approached me at the helm with an envelope saying "It's a little bit late, read it later."
It burned a hole in my pocket for several hours until I was able to leave the wheel and read it; you have to remember that Captains do not often slip notes to their crewmembers; The note, which I still have; it hangs on the wall of my TV room; says the following;
It was,and remains, I think, one of the proudest moments of my life.
Friday, November 11, 2011
Veteran's Day - Storm Off Cape Hatteras
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Automating the installation of my BI Demo platform with Data Explorer, Geoflow, Visual Studio 2012, BI Projects and Database Projects, SQL Server 2012 SP1 CU3
Automated and unattended installations
Being able to install software fully automated can significantly reduce download times, walking through many graphical setup tools and waiting to provide options, that you can typically fully automate.
The following use case scenario will show you why, and will give you insights on how I was able to install 5 Surface Pros with all software requirements as listed below.
This blog is an update to a previously posted blog (at the point in time CU3 for SQL Server 2012 and Visual Studio 2012 Update 2 were not available yet, and we didn't have Geoflow or Data Explorer publicly available)
The challenge of having to run manual installations
As part of a setup I needed run on several "just out of the box" machines, my requirements were to:
- Install SQL Server Database Engine including CU 3 update for SQLServer 2012 SP1
- Install SQL Server Management Tools
- Install SQL Server Data Tools for Visual Studio 2012 (BI and Database Projects)
- Install Office 2013
- Install Visual Studio 2012
- Install Visual Studio 2012 SP1
- Install Visual Studio Update 2
My setup time was limited to only about 1 hour total, to install about 9 kiosk machines, and the biggest constraints:
- The machines would only come with Windows 8 Professional pre-installed
- Internet Connectivity might "not yet" be available as we get to the event onsite.
Getting Installation Media and software bits for automated / unattended setup
First things, first getting the installation bits in place.
I decided to use a brand new 32 Gb MicroSD card on which I could copy all my installation bits and also expand any of the downloads for which the creation of an administrative install is necessary in order to be able to automate the installation.
In order to prepare my installation I downloaded the bits I needed, and extracted them to the a MicroSD card. (I use MicroSD to USB 3.0 adapters for fast deployment and being able to use the MicroSD in any device, including my Surface Pro)
Downloaded installation bits and extracted to a MicroSD Card (ISO files open very easily on Windows 8 and can be copied)
- SQL Server 2012 Developer Edition (used my MSDN license) - (evaluation copy available for download here: http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=29066)
- Visual Studio 2012 (used my MSDN license) - (evaluation copy available for download here: http://www.microsoft.com/visualstudio/eng/downloads)
- Office 2013 (used my MSDN license) - (evaluation copy available for download here: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/jj192782.aspx)
Created a downloads folder and downloaded the follow updates / tools to d:\Downloads on the MicroSD Card
Visual Studio Update 2 (http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=38188)
SQL Server Data Tools (December Update) for Database projects for Visual Studio 2012 - (SSDTSETUP.EXE - SSDT for Visual Studio 2012: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/jj650015)
SQL Server Data Tools Business Intelligence for Visual Studio 2012 - (SSDTBI_VS2012_x86_ENU.exe - http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=36843)
Data Explorer Preview (http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/excel/redir/XT104019906.aspx)
Geoflow Preview (http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/redir/XT104048049.aspx)
SQL Server 2012 CU 3 update for SQL Server 2012 SP1 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2812412)
Creating Administrative Install points for the downloaded bits
To create administrative install points and thus prevent the requirement to have internet connectivity on any of the other systems you anticipate installing you have to extract the installation bits or create an administrative installation point.
Here is what you do for the updates above, the following command line plus a little bit of patience downloading the additional bits required for the unattended install.
Open an administrative command prompt, then browse to the D:\drive (my MicroSD card).
On the D:\drive - type the following commands
cd downloads
vsupdate_kb20750.exe /layout d:\vs2012update
vs2012.2.exe /layout d:\vs2012update2
SSDTSETUP.EXE /layout d:\SSDTDATA
SSDTBI_VS2012_x86_ENU.exe /x:d:\SSDTBI /q
Extract the downloaded ZIP file with SQL Server 2012 SP1 CU 3 update Hotfix to d:\SQLServer2012Developer\PCUSource - file is named SQLServer2012-KB2812412-X64
Editing Configuration files and unattended setup files
Modifying Office 2013 Installation bits for unattended setup
While there are several ways to install Office 2013 unattended, the easiest one is to use a configuration file.
For Office, that config file is named CONFIG.XML.
Locate the CONFIG.XML file on your installation media and modify as highlighted below.
More details on how to modify the config file for automated office installation can be found at the following TechNet Article: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd630736.aspx
Modifying Visual Studio 2012 Installation bits for unattended setup
Similar to creating and editing a config.xml file for Office, you will do the same for Visual Studio.
You'll find detailed information on how to create / edit the unattended installation file in this MSDN article: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ee225237.aspx.
The file is called AdminDeployment.xml and can be found in the IDEInstall folder on the installation media.
Modify the highlighted line and select each of the options that should be installed.
Ready for install - command line syntax
Installing SQL Server from the command line (and why I avoid installing SQL Server Data Tools as part of it)
The following MSDN article explains how to perform an unattended installation of SQL Server 2012- http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms144259.aspx.
This is the command line I use, which probably requires a little bit of explanation:
d:\sqlserver2012Developer\setup.exe /Q /ACTION=INSTALL /FEATURES=SQLENGINE,REPLICATION,DQC,CONN,BC,SDK,BOL,SSMS,ADV_SSMS,SNAC_SDK /INSTANCENAME=MSSQLSERVER /SQLSVCACCOUNT="NT Service\MSSQLSERVER" /SQLSYSADMINACCOUNTS="%userdomain%\%username%" /INDICATEPROGRESS=1 /IACCEPTSQLSERVERLICENSETERMS /PID=productkey /UpdateEnabled=True /UpdateSource=d:\SQLServer2012Developer\PCUsource
/Q - Quiet installation, meaning that you are performing an unattended installation of SQL Server.
/ACTION=INSTALL - relatively self-explaining, performs an installation option
/FEATURES= - enlists all the features that you want to install with SQL Server. While you will see options in the above mentioned blog to install with the TOOLS parameter, the TOOLS parameter would install SQL Server Management tools as well as SQL Server Data Tools (Visual Studio 2010 Shell). Since I opted to only install SQL Server Data Tools in Visual Studio 2012 and thus avoid the 2010 shell to be installed, there currently is no other option but enlisting all the features separately. Note: ADV_SSMS should always be used in combination with SSMS, since otherwise you will not have the full SQL Server Management Studio capabilities which you'll require for AlwaysOn and many of the HA features enablement using the GUI or the wizards.
/INSTANCENAME= MSSQLSERVER - default instance
/SQLSVCACCOUNT= specifies the account user and typically is used in combination with the /SQLSVCPASSWORD parameter. Since in this installation I am defaulting my install to run under the NTService account, there is no need to specify the password.
/SQLSYSADMINACCOUNTS= specifies each of the sysadmin accounts that need to be added to the SQL installation. In my example I use the %userdomain%\%username% variable to include my local user as sysadmin. You can add more sysadminusers using a comma separated list.
/INDICATEPROGRESS=1 - indicates that the installation process should provide verbose listing to the command line.
/IACCEPTSQLSERVERLICENSETERMS - indicates the agreement to the license terms of SQL Server
/PID=productkey - provides the product key for the SQL Server installation, if not specified, it might be that the PID is listed in a file name DEFAULTSETUP.INI on the installation media (for MSDN versions). Note that without a productID SQL Server will only install as evaluation copy.
Including CU updates as part of the SQL Server installation process
/UpdateSource =<location>
SQL Server 2012 is smarter, faster when it comes to "slipstreaming" or applying updates, you can actually just drop the KB files in the same folder, and indicate that in the installation process, which will result in automatically including that updatesource during installation.
Installing SQL Server Data Tools Business Intelligence from the command line.
Since you already extracted the installation bits of SQL Server Data Tools Business Intelligence above, you will use the following command to install SQL Server Data Tools unattended.
Because I didn't specify SQL Server Data Tools installation as part of SQL Server Installation, the Visual Studio 2010 Shell will never be installed, and you will only get the Visual Studio 2012 Shell.
d:\ssdtbi\setup.exe /ACTION=INSTALL /FEATURES=SSDTBI_VS2012 /Q /IACCEPTSQLSERVERLICENSETERMS
Installing SQL Server Data Tools Database Projects from the command line.
After installing SQL Server Data Tools for Business Intelligence, you will now add the installation of database projects to the Visual Studio Shell.
I choose the /passive parameter instead of the /q or /silent parameter in order to show interaction and execution progress in the GUI (Graphical User Interface)
d:\ssdtdata\ssdtsetup.exe /passive
Installing Office 2013 unattended
In previous steps you edited the office config.xml file. In order to perform the unattended installation you will have to specify the configuration file at the command line:
d:\office2013\setup.exe /config d:\office2013\config.xml
After the installation of Office 2013, a dialog box (graphical) will display that the installation ran successfully, click OK to continue installation
Installing Visual Studio unattended
In previous steps you edited the Visual Studio Admindeployment.xml file. In order to perform the unattended installation you will have to specify the configuration file at the command line:
d:\VisualStudio2012\vs_ultimate.exe /adminfile d:\visualstudio2012\admindeployment.xml /quiet /norestart
Installing Visual Studio Update 2 (it's a cumulative update, so you don't need to install update 1 first)
Since you already extracted (layout) the installation bits of Visual Update 2 the next step would now be to perform the unattended installation of the Visual Studio 2012 Update 2 .
d:\vs2012update2\vs2012.2.exe /quiet
All Set?
One last thing to do is perform a system reboot, so some updates can kick in and we are all set.
So how does my Start screen look like at the next login? All set - and ready to go :) - and - no Visual Studio 2010 Shell, but everything on Visual Studio 2012
Putting it all together
Since I have to perform this installation frequently, and certainly wanted to avoid all the typing, I actually put everything together in a nice batch file:
@echo off
echo NOTE:Uncomment the extraction of the downloaded files if you haven't done so
rem d:\downloads\SSDTBI_VS2012_x86_ENU /x:d:\SSDTBI /q
rem d:\downloads\en_sql_server_data_tools_december_2012_for_visual_studio_2012_x86_x64 /layout d:\SSDTDATA
rem d:\downloads\vsupdate_kb20750.exe /layout d:\vs2012update
echo installing SQL Serverv2012 Developer Edition
d:\sqlserver2012Developer\setup.exe /Q /ACTION=INSTALL /FEATURES=SQLENGINE,REPLICATION,DQC,CONN,BC,SDK,BOL,SSMS,ADV_SSMS,SNAC_SDK /INSTANCENAME=MSSQLSERVER /SQLSVCACCOUNT="NT Service\MSSQLSERVER" /SQLSYSADMINACCOUNTS=%userdomain%\%username% /INDICATEPROGRESS=1 /IACCEPTSQLSERVERLICENSETERMS /UpdateEnabled=True /UpdateSource=d:\sqlserver2012Developer\PCUSource
echo Installing SQL Server Data Tools - Database Projects
d:\ssdtdata\ssdtsetup.exe /passive
echo Installing SQL Server Data Tools - BI projects
d:\ssdtbi\setup.exe /ACTION=INSTALL /FEATURES=SSDTBI_VS2012 /Q /IACCEPTSQLSERVERLICENSETERMS
echo Installing Office 2013 unattended
d:\office2013\setup.exe /config d:\office2013\config.xml
echo Installing Visual Studio 2012
d:\VisualStudio2012\vs_ultimate.exe /adminfile d:\visualstudio2012\admindeployment.xml /quiet /norestart
echo Installing Visual Studio 2012 Updates
:\vs2012update2\vs2012.2.exe /quiet /forcerestart
d:\Geoflow\Package\Geoflow Preview For Excel 2013
How long did my automated setup really take?
As i spent quite some time gathering my installation bits, copying them out to a MicroSD, and creating the necessary batch files to automate the unattended setup, the full installation of several machines took me significantly less, than when I had to perform manual installations on each of them.
Actually, for demo purposes on my own Surface Pro, I typically reset my entire environment to factory reset, and perform clean installs with only the components I need based on the events I present.
Everything else I pretty much run on Windows Azure (Virtual Machines), or I leverage our hands-on-lab portal for some of my demos (www.microsoft.com/sqlserverlabs)
Running the actual setup on my own Surface Pro, not calculating in the full extraction and pre-downloaded installation bits, completed a full install of all required components in less than 40 minutes.
Pretty neat for an installation of SQL Server, SQL Server Data Tools, full Office 2013 and Visual Studio 2012 including updates.
In my installation I actually reduced and avoided installing some of the Office components and Visual Studio 2012 components that I will never use, bringing my installation process down to less than 15 minutes.
More Details on SQL Server Data Tools can be found here, also note that you can install any .MSI file unattended as well as listed here


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Mexico to Colombia: Overland Travel in Central America
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Backpacking in Mexico: Costs, Tips and Places to See
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Two Days in Oaxaca, Mexico: Colonial History and Ancient Ruins
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Teotihuacan: Massive Pyramids near Mexico City
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A Trip to Lago de Coatepeque, El Salvador's Luxury Lake
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Euro is loosing its positions against the greenback.
Asian and European trading sessions:
Euro: The Euro started this week with the losses against the greenback, since European leaders could not come to a mutual decision on how to stop spreading of the debt crises in the EU. Investors were very negative towards the euro, and the EUR/USD showed minimums below the $1.3600. The pair traded in the range of $1.3586-$1.3720.
US Dollar: The dollar strengthened against the main currencies against the background of the world major stock markets drop, which lead to the increased demand for the safe heaven currencies.
Australian Dollar: Speculations in regards to the possible interest rate reduction by the Reserve Bank of Australia pressured the national currency, and the Australian dollar dropped against the greenback. Investors are waiting for the last minutes of the RBA meeting to be published tomorrow.
British Pound: The sterling renewed its yearly minimum around the $1.5630. Later on the GBP/USD managed to rehabilitate and reach the $1.5725 range.
Japanese Yen: The USD/JPY decreased to the Y76.60 level.
American trading session:
Euro: American session demonstrated a change in the trading dynamics. Greenback started to weaken against the major competitors. The new stage of the negotiations between the representatives of Greece, Euro-zone, IMF and the ECB has been called "efficient". A new spin of optimism pushed euro to its temporary maximum of $1.3700, and the pound strengthened above the $1.5700.
Technical analysis for 20/09
The pair is aiming to Fibonacci retracement 50% at 1.34882.
Resistance: 1.37486, 1.38554, 1.39600
Support: 1.35984, 1.34882, 1.33143
The pair has declined to support level of Moving Average (500) and median line at 1.56722.
Resistance: 1.58543, 1.60322, 1.62050
Support: 1.56722, 1.54842, 1.53482
The pair's resistance is 0.89635, support is 0.87214. If 0.87214 is broken the pair will decline to 0.85939.
Resistance: 0.88418, 0.89635, 0.91079
Support: 0.87214, 0.85939, 0.84685
The pair could not break 77.539 and aiming to 76.463. If 76.463 is broken the pair will decline to 75.425.
Resistance: 77.539, 78.345, 79.070
Support: 76.463, 75.425, 74.414
The pair has broken 1.02558 and aiming to 1.01744.
Resistance: 1.02558, 1.03535, 1.04407
Support: 1.01744, 1.00907, 1.00067


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Technical Notes
The CPAA Technical Note is related to a specific concrete pipe related issue to update stakeholders on any relevant changes that has occured or to highlight any significant issues that require attention.
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Crack Measurement by CCTV - The Facts (June 2015) CCTV can be a useful methold of general inspection but testing has proven that CCTV is not capable of making meaningful measurments.
Acceptance testing of concrete pipe (February 2013)
AS/NZS 4058 - 2007 is a performance-based Standard which requires the manufacturer to carry out a number of tests to demonstrate compliance with the Standard. This TN describes the two main performance tests for concrete pipe.
Installation of small diameter pipe under roads (November 2010)
Small diameter concrete pipe requires extra attention during installation. Particularly under roadways. This Technical Note provides specifiers and contractors with a practical guide to ensure that small diameter pipes are installed to AS/NZS3725 without compromise.
Installation in unstable conditions(March 2009)
AS/NZS3725 Design for installation of buried concrete pipes assumes that concrete pipe will be installed on an even surface. What happens though when you are confronted by unstable foundation?
Compaction under construction loads
A series of charts that help you choose the right class of pipe and design for the appropriate depth of fill under typical construction loads.
Large Box Culverts (December 2013)
This Technical Note outlines the significant sections of the new large box culvert Standard, AS 1597.2:2013, and the likely impact it will have on industry, as well as alerting specifiers and contractors of changes related to manufactured product.
Update - small box culverts and AS 1597.1 (March 2011)
AS 1597.1, the small box culvert standard, was revised in 2010. There are a number of significant changes to this standard that will impact industry, in particular as it is the first revision of this document in 36 years. This Technical Notes explains what these changes are!
Durability & Environments
Biogenic Sulphuric Acid Attack on Concrete Pipe(September 2013)
It is recommended that when designing concrete sewers to resist this severe attack mechanism, designers should consider alternative solutions for the interior of the pipe to deal with the aggressive environment. This TN looks at this in some detail.
Steel studs and durability (March 2013)
In the manufacture of concrete pipes, cover to steel reinforcement is usually controlled by spacers, known as studs or nibs. AS/NZS 4058 recognises the inert characteristics of these studs on concrete pipe by stating that the concrete cover requirements do not apply to radial nibs, end spacers and longitudinal reinforcement ends. This TN explains why they do not pose durability concerns.
Environment exposure for SRCP(April 2009)
Concrete pipe is specified differently to typical concrete elements. Why - becuase generally it is buried under ground. This Technical Note explains what environments concrete pipe should be designed for and why.'
Specifying concrete for 100 years(November 2007)
Concrete pipe can be designed to last 100 years. This was ratified in 2007 by the most current version of the concrete pipe standard AS/NZS4058. For more details look at this Technical Note.
Curing, stripping and handling concrete pipe (May 2013)
Like all concrete, SRCP needs to cured to ensure that the product can perform as it is expected to. Proper curing of concrete pipe is vital to ensure that stripping times are efficient and that the product can be handled without concern before the pipe is put into the service. This TN explains how this process works.
Quality management systems for concrete pipe(March 2013)
To meet the exacting standards outlined in AS/NZS 4058, precast concrete pipe has to be manufactured under controlled conditions. To ensure that these procedures are followed, AS/NZS 4058 requires pipe manufacturers to have an auditable ISO 9001 Quality Management System that monitors and demonstrates compliance. This TN shows why this is in place and why it is so important.
Structural Design
Designing Rigid and Flexible Pipeline Systems (July 2013)
Design requirements for rigid and flexible pipe vary markedly. This Technical Note highlights 5 main design differences that should be considered when comparing rigid and flexible pipe.
Influence of bedding support on pipe class (February 2013)
Bedding support is provided to a buried concrete pipe to act as both the foundation and also to increase the load carrying capacity of the pipeline. This TN describes what influence the bedding support can have on the design.
Updating specification of SRCP(March 2009)
The concrete pipe standards AS/NZS4058 and AS/NZS3725 were updated in 2007. However, not everyone has updated their specifications to reflect this. This Technical Note outlines the important changes.


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Health Minister Nadine Dorries has been accused by the Italian embassy in the UK of spreading fake news about coronavirus after claiming that Italy had stopped intubating patients over 60.
In a now-deleted tweet, Dorries wrote: "Sobering @itvnews Italy has stopped intubating patients over 60.
"All ICU patients on ventilators are below 60 and not one has been weaned back off to breathe independently. We must follow the advice on social distancing if we are to crack this #coronavirus."
@NadineDorries this is Fake News. We urge you to deny it immediately. Italian Health System staff have been working round the clock to save "all" human lives. @itvnews #COVID19— Italy in UK (@ItalyinUK) March 20, 2020
But in response to the message, the Italian Embassy in the UK tweeted: "@NadineDorries this is Fake News. We urge you to deny it immediately.
"Italian Health System staff have been working round the clock to save "all" human lives".
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According to mapping by Johns Hopkins University, there have been more deaths due to coronavirus than any other country, at 3,405.
Confirmed cases stand at 41,035, with 4,440 recoveries.
Dorries, who is MP for Mid Bedfordshire, has previously confirmed that she has tested positive for Covid-19 and is self-isolating at home.
Writing in the Sunday Times, she said the news she had contracted the coronavirus was like "iced water trickling down my spine".
She wrote: "I stopped listening for a second as the thought flew through my mind: my mum is going to get it and it's my fault. I had brought Covid-19 home from Westminster and had unwittingly passed it on to her.
"It felt as though the clocks had stopped. I knew that everything was about to change and I wanted to hold time where it stood."
She said her symptoms included a persistent cough, achy muscles and intermittent night sweats.
Ms Dorries, best known by many for her stint on I'm A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here, advised people to think of everything as being contaminated.
She said: "Every lift button, shopping-trolley handle, wait-button on a zebra crossing – and every cup in a cafe. Wash your hands for 20 seconds. Carry hand-sanitiser and use it over and over. Resist the urge to hug or shake hands with anyone."


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Short before closing, i made it finally to the wonderful exhibition called "The smell of War" in Belgium.
The Smell of War shed light on the first gas attacks in World War I and deals with the fascinating phenomenon of odour as a transmitter of emotions. It therefore goes beyond the usual museum experience being based on primarily visual art.
International artists from the present day demonstrate that scent can really be context and/ or concept of the work. Scents evoke memories, emotions and associations, but let the beholder also re-think and reflect about the context of the work.
The main focus of the exhibition lies on the olfactory artworks about gas attacks and chemical wars, as well as on the not-smelling aspect by protection of gas masks.
Its worth the trip for sure!!! Yours, Fran


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What fast dessert do you swear by? Food52 fellow benefactor Merrill Stubbs adjusted this shortbread formula from her grandma and calls it "the least demanding, most idiot proof formula on the planet." And wouldn't it make an incredible occasion blessing? Here's the manner by which to make it (with only three fixings!)…
You'll require:
1/2 glass (110g) salted spread, at room temperature
1/4 glass (50g) brown sugar
1/3 containers (160g) all purpose flour
Utilizing an electric blender or creaming enthusiastically with a wooden spoon, beat the margarine and darker sugar until cushy and pale. Include the flour and mix just until joined. Exchange the batter to a 8-inch cake container (square or round) and press it into an even layer with your fingers. Prick the mixture equally over the surface with a fork. In case you're utilizing a square skillet, score the mixture into 6 lines and 4 sections (for 24 treats) or into 8 pushes by 4 segments (for 32 treats) utilizing a sharp blade. In case you're utilizing a roundabout dish, score the mixture into 16 or 24 triangles or you can make it in a shape like the way you want.
Spread with cling wrap and refrigerate for something like 20 minutes before preparing. Preheat the stove to 325F.
Prepare for around 25 to 30 minutes, until the mixture is an exceptionally light brilliant darker and the surface looks dry; observe cautiously so it doesn't get excessively dim. (The shortbread will get darker as it cools in the skillet, so you'll need to haul it out just before it has achieved the ideal shading.) Remove from the stove and quickly cut it utilizing the scored lines as aides. Give cool access the dish before isolating the pieces. The shortbread dessert will keep in a hermetically sealed holder for a few days.


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OFCC will hold the Commission meeting on Thursday, August 13, 2020 at 1:30 p.m. The meeting will be held using electronic communication via Microsoft Teams. Click here to join the meeting.
Commission Overview
Ohio Revised Code (ORC) Sections 123.20-123.281 and Chapter 3318 and Chapter 153 of the Ohio Revised Code (ORC) set forth the provisions of law governing the Commission and the programs administered by the Commission, including oversight of construction and procurement under Chapter 153.
The Commission consists of seven members, three of whom serve as voting members. Those members are the Director of the Office of Budget and Management, the Director of Department of Administrative Services, and an additional administrative department head appointed by the Governor or their designee.
There are also four non-voting members, two appointed by the President of the Senate and two appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives. Non-voting members serve for the legislative biennium in which they are appointed.
Members are notified of the meetings in advance and are given an agenda, the meeting location, and other relevant information. At each meeting, Commission staff present items for Commission approval. Commission members have the opportunity to ask questions of staff members regarding specific projects or other agenda matters. All meetings are open to the public and subject to the Open Meeting Law.
The Commission typically meets monthly at the Ohio Statehouse in House Hearing Room 121. The location, however, may change as needed by the Commission. Any change will be announced in accordance with the Ohio Sunshine law and public access to the meeting site will be accommodated.
A member of the Commission staff serves as the secretary. The secretary keeps minutes of each meeting reflecting all official actions taken. At each meeting, the Commission approves the minutes taken at the previous meeting.
Anyone requesting to present testimony is required to submit a Testimony Request Slip provided by the Commission. The Commission's secretary requests 10 copies of any written material to distribute. No person is permitted to testify unless acknowledged by the Commission Chair.
Commission meetings are governed by parliamentary rules as set forth in Robert's Rules of Order. Two voting Members constitute a quorum. An affirmative vote of two members is necessary for approval of any action taken by the Commission.
When a vote of the Commission is required, a written resolution is presented to Commission Members. Typically, Commission staff members present each resolution and provide background on the action item. Commission Members then have the opportunity to discuss and ask questions. Following a motion, a roll call vote is taken from the voting members. Resolutions are typically either approved, disapproved, or tabled for a later meeting.
If presenting public testimony at the meeting, please bring 10 copies of your written materials to give to the Commission Secretary.
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The Home Office also asked the MAC for recommendations to align the UK immigration system with a modern industrial strategy.
In short, the MAC was tasked to consider the impact of Brexit on the UK immigration system.
Background on the Migration Advisory Committee
The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) advises the UK Home Office on immigration issues. They would, for example, advise the Home Office on what jobs to include on the Tier 2 Shortage Occupation List. The advice and recommendations of the MAC are then usually implemented in some form into new UK immigration law and regulations.
If the UK Government does not offer concessions to EU workers as part of the Brexit deal, the MAC's recommendations for work migration post-Brexit in 2021, will probably be implemented in some form.
Important to note is that EU citizens who are already in the UK by Brexit would already have been able to apply for temporary or Indefinite Leave to Remain under the EU settlement scheme, and will not be subject to the possible ending of free movement.
The main recommendations of the MAC report
- The MAC report proposes that there should be no free movement for future EU workers. They will be treated in the same way as non-EU workers currently are re immigration status.
- Not to create any new low-skilled worker schemes. The only exception to this is the recently announced Seasonal Agricultural scheme that comes into operation in the British Spring of 2019.
- No changes to how the current Tier 2 Intra Company transfer route works.
- The visa cap on Tier 2 to be removed.
- Tier 2 skilled worker route to include jobs at RQF Level 3, 4 and 5. That is thus the inclusion of medium-skilled jobs to this route.
- The minimum salary threshold of £30,000 to be retained for all Tier 2 jobs.
- The Resident Labour Market Test for Tier 2 Skilled Workers to be abolished.
- To make it easier for Tier 2 workers to change employer in-country.
- The Tier 2 Immigration Skills Charge to also cover non-EEA citizens.
Comments from Immigration Role-players on the MAC report
The Free Movement organisation said in its response to the MAC report recommendations that a large number of UK employers will face significant new administrative burdens if the recommendations are implemented, as proposed. This is because UK employers will now have to ensure that EU workers have the necessary right to work in the UK, or face penalties.
They also said that for the UK employers to access medium-skilled workers as per the suggestion to expand the Tier 2 route, it will mean that many more UK employers will have to become Tier 2 licensed.
The Immigration Law Practitioners Association (ILPA) said in its response that it objects to the proposal of using the Tier 2 Immigration route as a catch-all solution for migration issues brought about by Brexit.
Comments from Breytenbachs on the MAC report
Breytenbachs urges EU citizens who are eligible to apply for Permanent Residence to submit their ILR application without delay. In this way, they may be able to apply for British citizenship straight away. They should also apply for Permanent Residence or British Citizenship for their children.
Breytenbachs welcome the proposed expansion of the Tier 2 immigration route to include medium-skilled workers, as this can bring about many opportunities for non-EU citizens to live and work in the UK.
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