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All contributions are used to provide assistance with families in need. These include assistance with utility bills, medication expenses, last wishes, and travel for family members who have financial needs. All donations are used for non-operational expenses and only on patient and family care. The Community Hospice Charity Foundation is a 501c3 charity and is overseen by a volunteer board of non-hospice community leaders.
We will use all funds to continue to provide compassionate care regardless of any patient's ability to pay. However, if you want to pay special tribute to your loved one, these options are available:
1. You can make a special request that in lieu of flowers donations be made to Community Hospice Charity Foundation, Community Hospice's non-profit foundation. These donations will be used to provide enhanced quality of life and patient care.
2. You can earmark your donation to support children with life-threatening and life-limiting conditions.
3. You can earmark your donation to support program enhancements and facility improvements at the Community Hospice House inpatient care facility.
1. Your loved one's name on a brick that memorializes them on the Life Memorial Walkway with a donation of $100 or more.
2. Your loved one's name on the Community Hospice's Tree of Life with a $200 donation or more. These endowments will ensure future funding and sustainability of care and services.
3. You can sponsor a bench with a memorial name plate for your loved one to be placed along our beautiful nature walk behind the Community Hospice House with a donation of $500.
4. You can purchase a memorial tree of life or bush featuring a memorial plaque to be placed along our nature walk for a $300 donation or more.
We take cash, check or credit card. We will give you an income tax deduction receipt for the value of the gift. Gifts may be made in a single payment, pledged and fulfilled over a period of years, or may be made as an estate gift.
Checks may be made payable to: Community Hospice Charity Foundation, at PO Box 2277, Vidalia, GA 30475-2277
All donations help preserve the quality of life and any amount is appreciated.
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Walker plays 70 minutes in behind closed doors friendly.
"It was a good test in a like for like contest age wise and it was good for the players to get one last run out before the season starts," boss Tony Humes told the official website.
First year scholar Eoin McKeown continued his own free scoring pre-season with two goals in the second half.
Sammie grabbed a first half double and also missed a penalty, whilst Tosin Olufemi also notched in the opening 45 minutes.
Sam Walker was able to get 70 minutes for the U's, whilst Sammie Szmodics also played an hour as he sharpens up ahead of the new campaign having missed the last couple of friendlies.
The match was put together to allow players from both sides to get vital match minutes ahead of the new season.
Colchester United saw off Norwich City in a friendly game at Florence Park on Tuesday afternoon.
"It was a good solid performance in what proved to be a worthwhile game for us.
"When you play Category One sides, you expect to have to work hard the players did just that. Their work ethic was good and it was a positive way to round off pre-season."

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Are you tired of wishing someone a plain and simple good night? Looking too sound a little more expressive when talking to the girl you have feelings for? There are tons and tons of ways to tell someone good night, but it isn't exactly easy to think of them on your own. We get that. That's why we've pulled together this amazing list of different ways you can say good night to her. It can be especially difficult to send a text good night because you can't put as much feeling into it as you can when you're saying it face to face. However, there are many things you can say to appear more romantic, adorable and perfect than ever! Never let anyone outshine you when it comes to wishing someone a good night when using the 50-60 good night texts for her listed below:
Good night, I love you.
Keep it fairly eloquent and simple with the good night message. It gets the message across right away and keeps it short, if that's what you're looking for.
Good night, sweet dreams.
You can never go wrong by wishing your girl sweet dreams! She'll love that you thought of her.
Buenos noches, mi amor.
If you want to sound a little outside of the box, yet extremely sexy, saying "good night, my love" in Spanish is the perfect good night text for you.
Until I see your beautiful face again my sweet, I bid you a good night.
This will let her know you are craving to see her again in a really sweet way.
Not having you next to me is the greatest agony, good night, love.
If you're really missing the feel of her next to you, use this good night text to woo her.
I hope you dream of me tonight.
Although you're wishing her sweet dreams, if you're hoping she'll dream of you then this is the one for you!
When I gaze upon the stars in the sky, I think of the sparkles in your eyes and it lulls me to sleep. Goodnight.
How romantic it is to compliment her eyes in a poetic way!
Although not having you by my side is making it difficult to sleep, I still wish you a deep and wonderful sleep.
Every girl wants to know how just the thought of her keeps you awake at night. It's one of the sweetest things you can hear.
Knowing I get to wish you a good night puts a smile on my face.
Want her to know she makes those pearly whites shine? Then this text is the perfect one to send out!
I want you to know I hope nothing more than to chase you throughout my dreams tonight. Good night.
Let her know you dream of her with this dreamy message.
The moon shines bright like my love for you. Good night, beautiful.
Find yourself nothing less than charming to her when you tell her this at night.
It's easier to keep my mind occupied during the day, but at night I miss you more than anything. I wish you good night and I can't wait to see you again.
How much cuter can you get than this?!
Every morning I will be there to wish you a beautiful day and every night I will tell you to have beautiful dreams. That's a promise.
Let her know that you'll be thinking of her at all times of the day and night. Giving her the promise at the end also shows her your commitment to her.
Good night, sleep tight, don't let the bedbugs bite. And if they do, beat them 'til they're black and blue.
This is an extremely old nursery rhyme that you can use to wish her a fantastic good night.
Good night, the bed feels so cold without you here to warm me up.
She will definitely know that you are truly missing her with this adorable good night text.
I'd walk a million miles just to be with you if I could, but since I can't I'll just say good night.
There's nothing more romantic than hearing how a man would climb mountains and cross oceans for you!
I can never fall asleep without telling you good night first.
A good way to get the point across that you really have feelings for her.
Until tomorrow baby, good night.
A quick way to let her know you'll talk to her again tomorrow.
I know we're meant to be together because without you next to me at night, I feel like a piece of me is missing. I'll be dreaming of you, good night.
The perfect thing to say if you're saying good night to your soul mate.
I can't wait for the moment when we can finally fall asleep in each other's arms. Until then, good night.
Sleeping without your partner can be tedious. Maybe she feels the same way. You'll never know unless you make it clear with this charming goodnight text.
I would never fall asleep without letting you know I'm thinking of you and want you to have an amazing night.
There's nothing more romantic than being someone's first priority. You'll make her feel like she really matter when you text her this as a goodnight.
I hope you have a night as beautiful as you are. Good night.
This is a good message to send to someone that you feel less serious about.
Many blessings as you fall asleep on this lovely night.
This is a good way to let her know she's in your prayers tonight.
Good night my darling, I'm tucking you in from afar.
Even though you can't be together in person, you can still let her know you're there with her mentally!
I will fight every monster, every demon and every nightmare you ever have. Good night, my princess.
Let her know you are her knight in shining armor with this text full of romance.
You are the first thing I think of every morning and the last thing I think of every single night. Good night my dear.
One of the more originally used romantic lines you could try on her. Perfect for new relationships and long-term ones.
Another night without you is a night in my own personal hell. Just wanted to let you know that and tell you good night.
If you really want her to understand that every moment without her is absolutely terrible, then this is the text for you to use tonight as you wish her good night!
Every night I turn my heart over to you. Good night and happy dreams.
Give her a slight glimpse at how much you are really dedicated to her with this endearing way to tell her good night.
Good night and just know I am counting every second until I lay my eyes upon you again.
Oh to be young and in love! Let her know just how much you've fallen head over heels for her with this beautiful one-liner.
I can never have a nightmare when I think of you before I close my eyes. I hope the same for you, good night.
It's an amorous feeling to know you are someone's dream catcher. This will surely get you both feeling all warm inside.
Though the sky holds an infinite number of stars, but you are the only star I see. Good night.
Another figurative, flattering verse you could use in your goodnight text to display your deep attachment to her.
I wish we could meet each other in our deepest dreams every night that we're apart. I love you.
Hopefully she feels the same way! This is a kind thing to say before she drifts off to sleep.
No television show, song or lullaby could ever soothe me to sleep like the sound of your voice. Good night.
Who doesn't like to hear that nothing compares to them!?
Good night my kind angel.
Another great way to say good evening if you're trying to keep it simplistic and complimentary.
You're my favorite excuse to lose sleep, however I hope you sleep well. Good night.
A cute, yet largely symbolic way to bid her a good night.
I would talk to you from dusk until dawn, but since I know you have to get some rest I will wish you a good night.
Impeccable way to tell her that you wish you could talk with her longer, but you're too tired to continue on the conversation!
Never let anything frighten you, know that I will protect you, even in your dreams. Good night.
Every woman swoons for a warrior! A protector is key when choosing the perfect man. Show her you'll be hers!
I wish nothing more than to be kissing you good night right now.
If you're finding yourself physically missing her in every way, you can certainly let her know with this sly, romantic goodnight message.
Good night, I'm sending lots of hugs and many kisses.
A perfect way to wish her a warm, happy good night. By using this one you're also letting her know you're sending her the most intimate things like hugs and kisses.
The only wonderful dream I ever have is one where I'm waking up next to you.
Even though you can't be with her at this time, you will never want to let her doubt your love for her. This message is straightforward in letting her know that.
I hope you had a great day and have an even better night.
Maybe you're not into all that mushy gushy stuff! You might be the type of person who likes to keep things more macho. Ideally this is the perfect good night text to use in a situation where you don't want to sound overly sappy.
As you fall asleep, always remember I love you more than anything in the world.
Fitting if you the two of you have been together for a long time.
No matter how far apart we are, we can both know we are looking at the same moon. Good night, beautiful girl.
Surely you've heard the cute saying of no matter where you are, at least you're looking at the same moon. It's something many romantic couples have been saying to each other when looking for comfort. Especially if you're really far apart and for quite some time.
Imagine the cool night breeze is me gently caressing your skin as I wish you a good night.
Ahh, doesn't that just sound wonderfully poetic? All it takes is a few swift clicks on your keyboard and your goodnight text for her practically sounds like Shakespeare.!
I just couldn't stop myself from texting you good night. So, good night.
A little urgency in your good night text lets her know just how serious you are about her. Fair warning: Use this one on someone you've known a little longer, as it can come across a tiny bit desperate to a girl you just met.
When the moon fell in love with the sun, all was perfect in the sky. Just as I fell in love with you, all is perfect in the world.
How beautiful this one is! Not only is it artistic good night message, but it's also lyrical.
Nothing makes me sleepier and more comforted than picturing you in my arms, good night.
An entirely uncomplicated goodnight text you could send out that gives her a clear idea that you're longing for her to be there with you.
Good night, sleep tight, I hope you dream of me tonight.
This one is another quick, yet extremely adorable way for you to genuinely wish sweet dreams upon her at night.
You are the best thing that's ever happened to me. I couldn't let myself sleep without letting you know that.
If you really do believe that she is the miracle of your life, then let her know with this totally cute good night message.
Now that the sun has fallen and the moon has risen, I am thinking of you.
This has got to be the most flawless and sweet way to express yourself to a girl you can't get off your mind.
This day without you has been chaotic, but the thought of being with you again keeps me going. Good night.
If you haven't been with her at all during the day then this the best good night text for you to send. It shows her she is the only thing keeping you sane on really busy days.
Good night to the most gorgeous woman I've ever laid eyes on.
Are you looking to complement her appearance a little more and bring her confidence up a notch? Then use this uncomplicated good night message on her.
Thank you for spending the day with me. I couldn't have asked for a more perfect girl to be with. Good night.
Only try this one out if you had actually spent the day with each other. Otherwise it wouldn't make much sense and she might think you're bonkers.
I'm falling asleep, so I wanted to say good night.
A basic good night text to use if you need a reason to end the conversation until the morning
I want you to try and get some rest cutiepie.
A great way to let her know you care about her well-being and that you think she's adorable.
I know I didn't wish you good morning, but I'll never miss a chance to wish you a good night my dear.
Used mostly when you don't get the opportunity to tell her good morning, but want to make it up to her.


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This sale was instructive on the Victoria Cross front.
The last few years have seen the market dominated by one individual who now owns several - rightly we are not privy to just how many. In the words of the moderately old song: The more you pay, the more it's worth. The point is that this collector - widely known to be the former Conservative Party Treasurer, Lord Ashcroft - has until recently outbid the competition who are usually institutions or the regiment of the recipient. This makes for an unstable market. (I refer only to the VC market; the rest of the orders, decorations and medals market is very buoyant.)
However, the dominant buyer only secured one of the three Victoria Cross groups which DNW sold during the last year. This indicates that the minutely specialised VC market is now more firmly based and should have a positive knock-on effect on the rest of this section of the numismatic market.
As for this recent sale, there was one VC group from the Crimea War. Chelsea Military Antiques paid £130,000 for it on behalf of a client. However, this was not the only excitement of the sale by a long chalk.
The 142 lots of the Brian Ritchie collection of ODM relating to the East India Company took over an hour to disperse (quick even by coin sale standards), amid frenzied bidding, to realise a total of £674,455. This brings the two parts of this collection sold so far to £1.43m.
It brought many fine medals of this type back to the market which in turn makes for a firm market future.
DNW's valuable market statistics enable us to make a calm assessment of the current position. They had 81 vendors of 1025 lots, who sold to 270 buyers and in this sale they spent £1.17m.
Do not always be impressed by the high prices. Three quarters of the lots realised under the arbitrary £1000 and two lots made just a tenner. So, despite the sensation, in these sales there is something for every pocket.
Turning to DNW's March 16 coin sale, there many lots of wide interest. The main theme of this occasion was 17th and 18th century tokens. These were unofficial issues to supplant the legal currency when the government failed in its obligations. There were low denominations issued by local tradesmen with their names and locations. Conse-quently these issues are invaluable to the local historian.
There is only space here to report one from each century, so let visual appeal be our guide. The village of Sandhurst, later to find fame as the military academy, issued a token in an unusual heart shape. Estimated at £250-300, which is a lot for a 17th century token, it realised £260.
Turning to the small change crisis of a century later, I commend to the attention of the fetishist the 18th century copper token of the Jermyn Street (No. 32 if you must know) Ladies Shoe Manufactory. With two others in the lot, it was estimated at £90-120. It went for a libidinous £130. I imagine that this is about today's going rate.
Lest you think there were no hard-to-afford prices, please note a George V 1935 crown, one of only 25 struck in gold and issued by ballot. This one had remained with its original owner since being issued. Estimated at £10,000-15,000, it fell to an English private collector for £16,000. George V referred to it disparagingly as the Rocking Horse Crown.
There were 90 vendors of 1805 lots whose property was dispersed to 250 buyers for a total of £365,435.
by Richard Falkiner
Why the VC market is now more assured...
THERE have already been two major sales at Dix Noonan Webb (DNW) (15% buyer's premium) this year. The first concerned war medals and took place on March 2.
This sale was instructive on the Victoria Cross front.


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We met Max from a box set book he sent us a while back. It was sincere and full of great art and made us feel like we had known him forever. We finally talked him into visiting us in Texas and talked him into showing his work here. They are collages and paintings/drawings from this kind fella who is a modern day traveler and tattoo artist. We love them!& vintage tattoo flash from the Jonathan Shaw collection.
February 11 - April 22, 2018. Opening celebration on Sunday, Feb 11th, 4-7 p.m. with music from Little Mazarn of Austin and the opening sponsored by Saint Arnold Brewery


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Movin' Right Along
Happy Tuesday to you. It's one of those days when I can't think of anything to say. I'll just let you see what I was working on yesterday.
I had a custom order for one of these made from my Birdie fabric, so I decided to make two at once. I used fabric from my stash for this one, I think it's a great color for this time of year. You can see the custom Birdie version here. Now I really need to get some custom monkeys finished so I can go to the post office.
I'll be spending the rest of my day doing laundry and making some Hawaiian shirts for a market customer.
And while I'm at it, I might as well introduce you to my new friend Mathilda, she's from Target. How could I not take her home? She's already covered in cat hair, she fits right in.


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PRESIDENT Clinton's effort to help the nation's struggling aircraft makers is emerging as an important test of White House trade policy.
"This is the big trade issue of '93" on the European front, says Roger Noll, a Stanford University economist. If the White House wins a more level playing field from the European Community (EC) on government subsidies for jets made by the Airbus Industrie consortium, it will be a big victory, he says.
But economists worry that the Clinton administration's activist stance will lead to increased United States protectionism. That could harm airlines, the airplane builders, and also the near-finished talks on liberalizing world trade. The aircraft dispute comes atop the longstanding US-EC rift on agriculture subsidies, which has held up the 108-nation General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) deal.
"The message that's going out is that unless we reach an overall [world-trade] agreement," narrow trade battles such as in aerospace could escalate, says Pietro Nivola, a Brookings Institution scholar.
The Clinton administration has already supported tariffs on steel from 19 countries to punish companies for "dumping" - selling in the US below fair value.
In recent appearances, the president has emphasized his concern about the US aerospace industry, long the world leader. The top-ranking Boeing Company plans to lay off about 23,000 workers this year, while McDonnell Douglas Corporation, the world's third-largest producer, has cut commercial-jet employment in half since 1990.
The chief culprit in the job losses, experts agree, has been the deep slump in the airline industry, which has delayed plane purchases. In a shrinking overall market, European subsidies are drawing fresh fire.
"Clinton has certainly upset the Europeans" by implying that he may seek to renegotiate a US-EC accord reached last summer, says Bill Whitlow, an analyst with Pacific Crest Securities in Seattle.
THAT accord caps subsidies for development costs of new planes at 33 percent - much lower than past government support for Airbus planes.
US Trade Representative Mickey Kantor has requested European cooperation to toughen global aircraft-subsidy rules in GATT. This would effectively strengthen the bilateral deal.
In the meantime, Mr. Kantor pledges to closely monitor the existing US-EC agreement.
Airbus has received cumulative subsidies estimated at $26 billion. Under the deal Airbus need not repay aircraft development handouts but must repay subsidies for production facilities. The consortium argues that it is making those repayments, Professor Noll says. The US holds that those repayments do not even cover interest on the "loan" (subsidy), much less principal.
In this capital-intensive industry, European governments' willingness to forego profits on their investments "is a pretty hefty subsidy," says John Lott of the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School.
Sen. John Danforth (R) of Missouri has proposed legislation opening a trade case against Airbus. If such a move resulted in tariffs on imports, however, the US industry itself might be hurt.
The two biggest jet-engine manufacturers - General Electric and United Technology Corporation's Pratt & Whitney division - sell to Airbus as well as to US jetmakers. Airlines could be hit with higher aircraft prices.
Moreover, the EC could retaliate with similar actions against Boeing, which has 22 percent of its order backlog from European airlines. "Boeing sells more planes in Europe than Airbus sells to United States carriers," Mr. Whitlow says.
Senator Danforth has also proposed granting American subsidies by creating "Aerotech," a government-industry consortium modeled on Sematech of the computer-chip industry.
Professor Lott says this would be a "horrible mistake." Companies should develop technology on their own, he says. Boeing recently agreed to work with the four Airbus member companies to study the feasibility of a new large jet seating 500 to 800 people. The market for the jet is thought to be too small to support more than one producer.


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Town marketing board votes council 'not oppose' pot shops in Snowmass
Snowmass Sun
If pot shops in Snowmass were placed quietly, off the beaten path with modest publicity, the majority of the town's marketing advisory board does not believe this would hurt the resort's family-friendly image.
While individual opinions varied, this was the common sentiment that members of Snowmass' marketing, group sales and special events advisory board (less formally known as the tourism or marketing board) articulated at a regular meeting April 19.
Town Council at its most recent meeting regarding marijuana, which is under a moratorium in Snowmass Village, said it wanted a recommendation from the tourism board. Specifically, the tourism board was to offer insight on whether it felt that allowing pot shops in Snowmass would taint the town's reputation as a wholesome destination.
At the meeting, the board voted 5 to 1 in favor of the following motion: "The board recommends that (Snowmass Town) Council continue to carefully evaluate the input from the community and further recommends that the council not oppose allowing retail and medical facilities as long as they are well-regulated and in inconspicuous locations."
In other words, Snowmass town spokesman Travis Elliot said, the marketing board recommended that the town not ban retail and medical dispensaries in the village. The reason for the double-negative language, he said, is to be clear that the board is not "strongly advocating" for pot shops.
Board member Christian Knapp, chief marketing officer at Aspen Skiing Co., was the dissenting vote. Tourism board members John Quigley, Howard Gross and Reed Lewis were absent from the meeting but submitted comments detailing their views on the issue.
Knapp said, "We don't feel like we, Skico, need to take a position yay or nay on this subject. We do think that the community should decide and have a thoughtful conversation about it and it put on the ballot."
"As a ski operator, we adamantly discourage our guests from partaking (and) obviously our employees for safety reasons, skiing under the influence and all of that," Knapp continued. "We don't think that the arrival of marijuana dispensaries in Aspen (has) been that bad, in terms of perception and all of that, but we do believe that the family-friendliness of Snowmass is a differentiator. It is a hallmark of this brand and we think it's a really important feature aspect of this destination, in particular, of all our resorts."
Like others, Knapp said that if the town was to welcome pot shops, they should be out-of-site and off the ground level "so that kids running around the village in a safe environment aren't stumbling into a dispensary."
Representing the lodging industry, Timberline Condominium general manager and board member Mary Harris said visitors ask "all the time" where they can buy pot.
While Harris said she does not think this impacts visitors' decision in booking a hotel in Aspen versus Snowmass, she said, "from a business standpoint, I think the town is losing a lot of revenue" by sending people to Aspen to buy weed.
"I think a lot of people go into Aspen (for pot) and stay in Aspen to do their shopping or dining," she said.
Harris recommended allowing dispensaries within "a very limited couple of places" without flashy signs or advertisement.
Tourism board member Mike Sura, who agreed with Harris, said, "I'm not sure why the Town Council is kicking this can down the road again. Colorado passed it, Pitkin County passed it, Snowmass Village passed it, it passed more or less on Travis' survey."
"To put it to the vote again is, to me, a waste of money and a waste of time," Sura said.
The survey Sura referred to is the marijuana questionnaire that the town conducted Dec. 21 to Jan. 21.
According to the results of that survey, to which 584 people responded, 55 percent of full-time Snowmass residents feel that marijuana establishments should be allowed, while 71 percent of part-time residents believe they should be prohibited.
A number of part-time residents in Snowmass have been vocal on this issue and ensuring their voices are heard.
Another one of the town of Snowmass' nine advisory boards, like the marketing board, the part-time resident advisory board formed March 2005, according to Elliot. In 2008, the board changed its name from "second homeowners" to "part-time residents."
Part-time resident advisory board chair Deb Cote said that while she is "pretty neutral" on the issue of pot in Snowmass, she wants the Town Council to take into consideration the part-timers' opinions.
"I personally don't care how it comes out," Cote said in an interview April 23. "I just want to make sure our voices are heard."
Elliot said, "There is no calculation" when it comes to weighing the views of full- and part-time residents.
"It's a case-by-case basis, depending on the issue," Elliot said, noting that it also may vary with each Town Council member.
"We try to listen to all of our stakeholders, even if they're not a resident at all," he said, adding that, in addition to residents, the town solicits input from Snowmass employees and commuters, business owners and visitors.
"When push comes to shove on these types of issues, only full-time residents can vote; that's just what it comes down to," Elliot said. "But we listen to everyone that's a stakeholder, and something like this definitely impacts everyone, so we want to hear from everyone."
If the question were to go to a vote in November, the Snowmass Town Council would need to extend the moratorium a third time, as it will expire prior to the next election cycle.
Snowmass Village first implemented its moratorium on medical and recreational marijuana establishments in September 2013, after Colorado voters approved recreational pot sales in November 2012. The council voted unanimously in February 2017 to extend the moratorium, which is in effect until Oct. 31.
The Snowmass Town Council will review the tourism board's feedback and continue marijuana discussion at a work session May 14.


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"Option IO" factory configures the WattNode® Modbus meter to use the spare X terminal (pin) on the "MODBUS" connector (upper left corner) for digital input or output (I/O). The C terminal provides the ground reference.
Option IO may be used for any of the following purposes, and others:
- Count pulses from another device: pulse output electric meter, water meter, gas meter, etc.
- Monitor a digital control line, like a load shed signal.
- Signal or control an external device.
- Send a load shed signal.
- Control an external relay.
Note: A separate Modbus master (data logger, energy management system, PC, etc.) is required to initiate the output operations.
I/O Configurations
When specifying "Option IO=m", the m value is used to configure the IoPinMode (1623) register. You can also change the IoPinMode in the field. The m value or IoPinMode may be one of the following values:
- 0 – All input and output functions on the I/O X pin are disabled.
Input Modes
- 1 – The I/O X pin acts as a pulse counter and/or a general-purpose digital input. The pulse count increments on falling edges. PulseCount reports the 32-bit count. IoPinState reports the present input state.
- 2 – Same as mode 1 except PulseCount increments on rising edges.
Open-Drain Output Modes
The term "open-drain" refers to a type of output that drives the output line low, but lets it float for the high state. This allows multiple devices to connect to the same line – any of the devices can pull the line low since none of the devices actively drive the line high. The output pin includes a weak 10kΩ pull-up resistor to 5V. An external pull-up may also be used, but the pull-up voltage must not exceed 5V.
- 3 – The I/O X pin acts as an open-drain output. If power is lost and restored, the output is restored to the state (low or high) it was in before power was cycled. IoPinState controls the output logic state.
- 4 – Same as mode 3 except the output will always go low after power is cycled.
- 5 – Same as mode 3 except the output will always go high after power is cycled.
Push-Pull Output Modes
The term "push-pull" output refers to a type of output where the line is actively driven in both the high and low states. If two devices try to drive the same line, they may sometimes conflict. Push-pull provides a high output drive (up to 25 mA).
- 6 – The I/O X pin acts as a push-pull output. If power is lost and restored, the output is restored to the state (low or high) it was in before power was cycled. IoPinState controls the output logic state.
- 7 – Same as mode 6 except the output will always go low after power is cycled.
- 8 – Same as mode 6 except the output will always go high after power is cycled.
The following registers are associated with Option IO:
IoPinState (1361)
Reading IoPinState reads the immediate state of the X pin (high = 1, low = 0). If the pin is configured as an output, you will read back the output state: the last value written to IoPinState.
If the I/O X pin is configured as a push-pull output, writing 0 will drive the pin low (0V), writing 1 will drive the pin high (~5V). If the I/O X pin is configured as an open-drain output, writing 0 will drive the pin low (0V), writing 1 will let the terminal float. Depending on the external load, the 10kΩ pull-up resistor may pull the terminal up to 5V.
If a configuration passcode is set, it must be given before IoPinState may be written.
PulseCount (1362, 1363)
These two registers comprise a single 32-bit unsigned integer count, where register 1362 is the least significant part and 1363 is the most significant. Normally the PulseCount is read to determine the count of pulses received.
The PulseCount may also be written to zero (or another value) to reset the count.
There are some tricks to using the PulseCount:
- You could reset the value each time you read the count, but there is a risk of losing pulses that arrives between the read and the reset (writing 0) commands. Instead, a better approach is to just keep reading successive values and subtracting the old value from the new value, similar to the approach used when reading the electric meter on a house or business.
- If you use the full 32 bit count, rollovers will be very rare (maybe never), depending on the typical pulse frequency of the device you are monitoring. PulseCount rolls over from 232-1 = 4,294,967,295 to zero. Alternatively, you could use just the least significant register (1362), which rolls over from 65535 to 0. So long as you sample the value frequently enough that less than 65536 counts have occurred, you can correct for the rollover as follows:
- Compute the count difference as:
- If D is negative, then a rollover occurred between the old and new readings, so add 65536 to D to correct:
- Compute the count difference as:
If a configuration passcode is set, it must be written before PulseCount may be written.
IoPinMode (1623)
This disables (mode 0) or configures the pin as an input (modes 1 or 2) or output (modes 3 to 8), as described above in the section I/O Configurations
If a configuration passcode is set, it must be written before IoPinMode may be written.
OptIo (1733)
This register reads 1 if the WattNode was ordered with the "Option IO" feature, or 0 if not.
OptIoPinMode (1736)
This shows the original factory configured IoPinMode (the m part of the "Option IO=m" order number), in case the mode was changed.
In all the IO modes, the X pin is connected to 5VDC CMOS logic circuitry. Therefore, negative voltages and voltages above 5V on the X pin may damage the WattNode meter. Even in the "open-drain" mode, the voltage must not exceed 5V. If higher external voltages must be switched or more than 25mA sink current is required, consider the Option SSR instead.
The X pin has an internal 10 kΩ pull-up resistor to the internal 5V supply. This serves two purposes: it allows the X pin to monitor or count pulses from a contact closure, dry contact, or opto-isolator output without the need for an external power supply. It also provides a positive bias voltage that pulls the line high if the X pin output is used in the open-drain mode, which floats the output for the high state.
ESD / EMI Precautions
The normal Modbus RS-485 lines are rated to handle 15kV of ESD (electrostatic discharge). Furthermore, the WattNode Modbus meter without Option IO has passed all FCC Class B and CE Mark EMC (electromagnetic compatibility) tests. However, the Option IO version has not been separately tested.
- The IO line X terminal (or pin) could conduct some radio frequency noise from the meter. We recommend keeping this line short if possible. You may also want to verify the FCC performance of the final configuration.
- The IO line X pin may be more susceptible to ESD and other forms of electromagnetic interference. Try to keep the line short and protect it from ESD and severe electric or magnetic fields. Use a shielded wire for longer lengths.
- Pull-up Resistor: 10 kΩ to 5VDC
When configured as a push-pull output, the nominal output voltages are 0V (low) and 5V (high), but the actual voltages may be different, depending on the loading.
- VOH = Output High Voltage (push-pull mode):
- VOH > 4.2 V when sourcing < 5 mA
- VOH > 3.8 V when sourcing < 10 mA
- VOH > 3.2 V when sourcing < 16 mA
- VOH (typ) = 4.9 V with no load
- VOL = Output Low Voltage (push-pull and open-drain modes):
- VOL < 0.2 V when sinking < 5 mA
- VOL < 0.4 V when sinking < 10 mA
- VOL < 0.6 V when sinking < 16 mA
- VOL (typ) = 0.0 V with no load
Note: In push-pull mode, the X pin can source or sink as much as 25mA but if 16mA is exceeded, the output voltage levels are no longer guaranteed.
Input and Pulse Counting
In order for the meter to detect a high pulse or high level, the voltage must exceed the Input High Voltage (Minimum). And for the meter to detect a low pulse or level, the voltage must drop below the Input Low Voltage (Maximum).
- Input High Voltage (Minimum): 3.5V
- Input Low Voltage (Maximum): 1.1V
Pulse Counting
The pulse counting feature has no lower limit on the pulse frequency: it could count one pulse per day or slower. The maximum frequency is limited to 100 Hz as documented below. The minimum high and low periods provide a debounce feature, so that contact bounce or noise will not be counted as extra pulses.
- Pulse Count Maximum Frequency: 100 Hz
- Pulse Count Minimum Low Period: 5 ms
- Pulse Count Minimum High Period: 5 ms


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|April 28, 2004. The sentiments of this Vietnam veteran, stopped
in front of the Republican National Committee headquarters, are clear.
When not riding his motorcyle with his furry friend, he helps Rep. Duncan
Hunter (R-CA) with events.
Vets4Bush is a website established and is maintained by a Vietnam veteran who served 22 years in the USAF.
Vietnam Veterans Against John Kerry is a website founded by Ted Sampley of Kinston, NC, Michael D. Benge of Falls Church, VA, and Jerry Kiley of Garnerville, NY. This is much more controversial. Sen. John McCain issued a press release about Sampley on Feb. 13, 2004:
"I strongly caution reporters who may be contacted by or are interested in Mr. Ted Sampley and the various organizations he claims to represent, and his opinions on the subject of Senator Kerry, or any subject for that matter, to investigate thoroughly Mr. Sampley's background and history of spreading
Copyright © 2004 Eric M. Appleman/Democracy in Action.


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One of the brilliant advantages of winter is the tendency for the light to be very low. When this happens then it is possible to be able to take those lovely pictures of running water. You know the ones where the water looks like candy floss and makes the whole picture a beautiful thing. You can't go out and do this if it's a bright sunny day especially in the summer when the sun is high in the sky because if you do then the likelihood is that your water will be crisp and not milky. For slow shutter speeds you need low light.
We want to be able to help people with all types of cameras and abilities to be able to produce the same kind of picture as they see in calendars books and on the Internet. So whatever camera you have when it's a dark day in the winter grab your camera and your tripod if you have one and venture out to somewhere where there is running water. If you don't have a tripod you may have to rely on somewhere for your camera to just sit without you holding it.
So if you work your camera in manual then the best thing you can do is to set the ISO to 100 and then your shutter speed to roughly 2 seconds or longer and your aperture to F22. You may ask why I don't set the shutter speed first when I am looking for a slow shutter. Well that's just me and the way I do things but I find that if my aperture is put right down to its minimum then my shutter will be as long as you like. However if I decide to choose a shutter speed I may not actually be choosing one that is the lowest that is possible. We'll work differently and that's the way I do it so you can follow that or give it a go yourself.
If you have a compact camera or you are not used to working in manual then you can set your camera to 'P' which is program mode and your ISO to 100 and your White Balance to Cloudy make sure your camera is steady on a tripod or a surface and use your self timer instead of pressing the shutter by hand.
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We're just into the second half of September and the summer holidays are officially over (boo!). So for this month's playlist I thought I'd try and liven up your back-to-work/school blues with a bit of disco. Arguably one of my favourite genres of music, disco is something that will forever put me in the mood for a boogie. And I'm hoping it might have the same effect on you this month!
Disco in September
Earlier in the year you might remember me sharing my February Funk playlist. If you enjoyed giving it a listen then this will definitely be one for you too! I've found that there's quite a bit of an overlap between funk and disco music. Which is probably the reason why I love both genres so much! Both funk and disco just have a feel good factor to them when you listen. Don't you think?
My Favourites from the Playlist…
Over the summer I managed to give Saturday Night Fever a watch and absolutely loved it. The soundtrack was definitely a favourite part for me. So of course, some of my favourite tracks on the playlist were from the film. More specifically the kings of disco; The Bee Gees. I've been a fan of The Bee Gees for years but watching the film reminded me of their amazing music. My favourite track being More Than A Woman.
A few other favourites are Sister Sledge's Lost in Music and Love Come Down by Evelyn "Champagne" King. But, if I'm completely honest, I love every single track on this playlist. I can definitely see myself listening to this when I'm getting myself ready to head out in the evening. Or even just to have a little boogie to in the house.
Have you listened to disco music before? What are some of your favourite tracks to listen to? Are there any songs/artists that are completely new to you? I'd love to know in the comments.
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Read next: August Ambience: Music Monthly.
Photography by Matthew LeJune via Unsplash.


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HSN Tries Again With Second Network
After a three-year hiatus, HSN is putting a second TV network back on the air.
Called HSN2, the new version will cost only a fraction as much to air and be composed mostly of re-purposed, taped footage of shows and products that already appeared on the main feed.
HSN2 will debut in 14 million homes on Dish Network Aug. 1, but HSN is negotiating with cable operators for broader coverage. Unlike the main network, it will be in digital standard definition rather than HD.
It's all part of the St. Petersburg e-commerce company's efforts to wring more sales from recorded programing that now also can be accessed online or through most brands of wireless smart phones equipped to handle transactions.
An advantage over the live network feed is that products can be grouped to be sold by category rather than limited to celebrity or product experts who can pitch only their own brands on live programs.
Rather than seeing only a Wolfgang Puck cookware show, the second network could package Puck with its other cookware lines from Todd English and Emeril Lagasse.
"What works will evolve," said John McDevitt, HSN Inc. vice president of advanced services. "But one audience could be customers who miss our live programs because they are doing something else. Another audience could be sent there from the (main feed) to see a more in-depth selection than what we're showing live" on the main network.
Second networks have not been fertile ground for TV shopping networks. QVC pulled the plug on its Q2 in the 1990s. Both were live around the clock.
HSN held on until throwing in the towel in 2007 on its second live broadcast network after 18 years of stagnant sales. Network officials tried different names from Spree to America's Store. They tested offering budget-priced goods and clearance items. They even spent millions to double the number of homes that got the signal.
But despite being seen in a third of the 89 million homes that could tune in HSN at the time, sales did not budge from 5 percent of the overall business.
While HSN supported the failed second live network with a staff of about 60, the new version will need only a handful of production technicians to splice together programs. That's because the merchandise and backstage logistical support will be the same.


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April 21st is Record Store Day
Record Store Day: "Our Lady of Sorrows" Hoodie
Thursday April 5, 2012 | Posted by: MCR
In celebration of Record Store Day (April 21st), MCR will be releasing another classic design, "Our Lady of Sorrows" Hoodie. This design is a remake of the very first MCR hoodie.
Check with your local record store for availability.
The hoodie will also be made available in the online store following Record Store Day.


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'10th Anniversary Special'.
At Borthwick Park, Belgrave, Cnr Blair Rd and Benson St. Belgrave.
(Next to Belgrave Pool and Tennis Club).
Our theme for this year is 'Learn Local Culture".
This year we are excited to have Benny Walker headline.
Book in the day, tell your friends and family.
Come to Belgrave to celebrate the survival of Australia's First Nations people.
Hear stories of history, tradition and culture. Listen to artists. Visit stalls and engage in
activities with the kids.
But more importantly come engage and learn the true the history of this country
and its Indigenous peoples.
Also Featuring:
Welcome to Wurundjeri country, Uncle Bill Nicholson
M.C. Uncle Peter Rotumah
The Djirri Djirri dancers, Traditional Wurundjeri dance troup
Mullum Mullum Choir and Hip Hop Crew.
Digerdoo meditation, Gnarnayarrhe Waitaire
Special guest speakers, Aunty Dot Peters
And Bruce Pascoe.
Musical Performances, Jayden Lillyst,
The Deans,
And headlining act, Benny Walker.
Traditional Bushfoods BBQ, Wolithga Wares
Damper making with Uncle Phil (to be confirmed, closer to day)
Kids activities and badge making.
Close to Belgrave Railway Station, 5 mins walk.
Also running a free shuttle bus to and from Railway Station.
Belgrave Survival Day is a Alcohol Free Event.
And special thanks to other Foods Stalls: Bajaba's, Woking Amazing (vegetarian/vegan),
Matrix Icecreams, Cheynes Coffee.
Special Thanks to Mullum Mullum Indigenous Gathering Place and Belgrave Book Barn
for their support and contributions.
Event funded largely by Yarra Ranges Council Festival grants.
Special Thanks Also to Burrinja, 3MDR, Yarra Valley Water, Reconcillation Victoria. Yarra Ranges Museum, Southern Sherbooke Historical Society.
And big thank you to the many volunteers that help create the day.


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Researchers from the University of Colorado Cancer Center have just published a study in the journal Cancer Letters that shows grape seed extract (GSE) is a powerful weapon against colorectal cancer. It halts the growth and survival of colorectal cancer cells and kills them in large numbers, too, while leaving healthy cells completely alone.
The power of grape seed extract seems quite remarkable in this research: the more advanced the colorectal cancer cells, the more GSE shuts down the malignant cells' growth and survival. The scientists think that GSE targets colorectal cancer by causing oxidative stress that leads to the programmed cell death known as apoptosis.
Molly Derry, doctoral candidate in the lab of Rajesh Agarwal, PhD, investigator at the CU Cancer Center and professor at the Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences explained:
"We've known for quite a while that the bioactive compounds in grape seed extract selectively target many types of cancer cells. This study shows that many of the same mutations that allow colorectal cancer cells to metastasize and survive traditional therapies make them especially sensitive to treatment with GSE."
Derry pointed out that the GSE findings are especially important due to the increasing rates of colorectal cancer. Unfortunately, 60 percent of patients diagnosed with this form of cancer have already reached the advanced stage of the disease.
As the research team performed their experiments on colorectal cancer cell lines representing all stages of the disease, they came up with another startling finding. Although it usually takes much more chemotherapy to kill a stage IV cancer cell than a stage II cancer cell, the exact opposite was true when it came to grape seed extract.
"It required less than half the concentration of GSE to suppress cell growth and kill 50 percent of stage IV cells than it did to achieve similar results in the stage II cells," Derry revealed in a media statement.
"A colorectal cancer cell can have upwards of 11,000 genetic mutations — differences from the DNA in healthy cells. Traditional chemotherapies may only target a specific mutation and as cancer progresses more mutations occur. These changes can result in cancer that is resistance to chemotherapy. In contrast, the many bioactive compounds of GSE are able to target multiple mutations. The more mutations a cancer presents, the more effective GSE is in targeting them," Derry added.
The Agarwal Lab studies the effectiveness and action of dietary compounds against cancer and is encouraging further exploration of their findings in clinical settings with patients. "Finding a way to selectively target advanced colorectal cancer cells could have major clinical importance," Derry stated.
As NaturalNews previously reported, researchers from the University of Kentucky have also conducted groundbreaking research into the anti-cancer properties of grape seed extract. They found the natural substance triggered the death of 76 percent of leukemia cells exposed to the extract in a laboratory experiment. Their study, published Clinical Cancer Research, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research, showed that grape seed extract triggered the destruction of leukemia cells by apparently "turning on" a protein known as JNK that regulates the cancer cell killing pathway.
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With only 100 calories per cup, grapes are a great source of vitamins K and C and are loaded with antioxidants. Grape seed extract is made from the seed of the grape and is beneficial for a number of cardiovascular conditions such as poor circulation and high cholesterol. The extract has also been found useful in the treatment of diabetes-related eye disease, loss of vision due to aging, and swelling associated with injury. Currently, GSE is being studied in the treatment of leukemia and Alzheimer's disease.


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Telephone: 905-894-1381
Born and raised in Fort Erie, this is Marina Butler's second time in the political ring as Ward 4 Councilor.
After graduating from FESS, Marina went on to post-secondary school graduating in the field of Print & Broadcast Journalism. A strong believer in continuing education, Marina went on to graduate in Human Resource Management and is a Certified Human Resource Law Professional through Osgood Hall Law School. She is also a Registered Professional Recruiter and a Certified Management Professional.
Marina is President of Employment Professionals Canada whose corporate office is located in Fort Erie, ON and has over 25 years of experience in the Human Resource, Health & Safety and recruitment & staffing of entry-level positions to executive placements of C-Suites. Her work with both National & International clients includes providing their organizations with early labour market studies; economic previews, strategic planning as well as recruitment, placement and retention strategies for all levels of needs. She has worked with industry leaders in manufacturing, government, education, aviation, utilities, alternative energy, waste management and emerging technology & trades.
A former Director and Vice President for the Fort Erie Chamber of Commerce for seven consecutive years, she was actively involved in the Business & Government and the Human Resource Committee. She is often called upon to sit in on roundtable discussions with various Ministers of the Provincial Government regarding employment, finance and business strategies.
Marina is a strong supporter of literacy and an advocate for education, often speaking at various institutions regarding employment, employment-related issues, organizational design and legislative rulings.
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Family, friends, fitness, food and fun. The most important things in life for Alan Blinder, one of our Varios in Australia.
Having since joined Vario, Alan has managed to find more time to enjoy the things he values most.
After studying Law at university, with wide-eyed ambitions of changing the world as an aspiring lawyer, Alan eventually found himself immersed into the world of legal practice as a corporate lawyer. A successful career working in private practice as well as in-house, Alan took some time away from the pressures of full-time work, before deciding to explore freelancing as a long-term career option.
Working out not working in the office. Alan at the gym.
Alan's first interaction with Pinsent Masons was in a previous in-house role where he instructed the firm and was impressed with their legal capabilities and expertise. He later learned about Pinsent Masons' Vario service and decided it was the right route for him. After applying through Vario's website and progressing through the robust application process, Alan was accepted into Vario's hub of other leading legal professionals. "The professionalism of the Vario team has been impressive, and the camaraderie with the wider Pinsent Masons firm has come as a very welcome and pleasant surprise. There's always good support back at the Vario office. The positions discussed with me have always been appropriate, interesting and for top-notch clients."
Working on a freelance basis, accepting assignments which fit around his busy, active lifestyle, Alan has found he can now devote more time and efforts to his other passions: "Time at the gym has gone from a self-indulgent and luxurious rarity to an essential part of my routine. Taking part in my kids' activities is always a top priority and helping out the organisations they engage with has brought out old passions in me, allowed me to engage more in their very busy young lives" Alan proclaims. "It has enabled me to continue to enjoy those things I came to treasure about having a career time-out: ability to travel, to volunteer at the kids' schools, to engage with my family more than a permanent full-time role would ordinarily allow. Oh, and the luxury of time to be able to cook a top-notch dinner over the course of many rewarding hours of meticulous preparation and complex preparation. I will however admit that some results have been more successful than others!"
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Another college poem. This is a poem is about a dream that I had, a very nice romantic innocent dream about a girl who I wanted to date, but was too afraid to ask out. I was like that, y'know, chicken, uncommitting. I was just reading this for the first time in a while this evening and I was surprised to find that I have forgotten most of these details.
"Girl of my dreams, I love you" were my thoughts,
But following her around, I would not bring it up,
Until a confrontation:
"So . . ." (her)
And a confession,
"Yes. . ." (me)
And like the Beatles song,
We took a walk
Smoothly, without steps,
Holding hands.
And then we were on a boat
And great, bright European churches
And I see a friend, and she sees us,
But passing by her out of the range of a voice,
I hoped she
(the friend out of range)
Because I could not explain.
"Ice Cream?" I asked her,
"I know of a place."
And we went in,
And a doubt-inducing explanation unheard.
I woke up with a clenched fist.
The good news is that this dream/story has a happy ending. I eventually did gather the resources to ask her out, and now I am married to her.


text: The victim of a car accident that occurred in 2005 and which left the Morristown woman a paraplegic has settled her car accident lawsuit. The woman will receive $4 million dollars to help pay for her medical bills and living expenses, as well as money to try and help compensate her mental anguish. According to The Daily Record, the car accident occurred on Route 287 when a car rear-ended the woman and her car then collapsed onto her and the rear of the car crushed forward into her, which caused severe injuries to her spinal cord leaving her with permanent personal injuries. For more information on this car accident and the lawsuit and settlement, click here.


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Last night I was on twitter and saw that he was going to be on the set of the FOX 11 news with James Koh talking about a possible comeback. Link to video
Mayhem Miller has been one of the most colorful personalities in MMA over the last decade or so. He had his own show on MTV called Bully Beatdown which featured MMA stars beating the crap out of these bullies. I liked that…hahah. I've heard a ton of mixed feelings about Mayhem, and in one of his latest stunts for a movie he was promoting, he created an alter ego called "Lucky Patrick" where he wouldn't break character while talking to Ariel Halwani. I honestly thought it was funny and entertaining, but could see how people might think he fell off the deep end and went full crazy. There was also mention of him getting arrested when found naked in a church after being released by the UFC.
After the Jake Sheilds brawl he had with the Diaz brothers(below), I for some reason had a heightened interest in all his fights.
So yeah… I think it would be interesting to see him fight again. I don't know how competitive he can still be with all the talent now in the UFC and him having such a long layoff, but I still feel that it could be entertaining as a fan of MMA. I'm sure a ton of people disagree with me, but that's why we have that discussion box below! hahaha. Hate Mayhem, love mayhem? COMMENT BELOW!


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604 East 8th, Lyndon, Kansas 66451.
This is a photo of my recently restored Standard Gas Engine.
This engine should provide a link between Standard Gas Engine
Company and the C.H. &. E. Manufacturing Company, both of
Milwaukee, Wisconsin. An interesting point is that these engines
are called left-handed; the starting crank, gears, push-rod, and
ignition are all on the opposite side from most engines.
This engine was purchased sight unseen from a GEM advertiser in
Canada (a foolhardy practice, I admit). From Canada, this engine
traveled to the Portland Show, where my friend, Joe, picked up the
engine and brought it to his home in Missouri, where I retrieved
it. (In Portland, Joe had to hide the engine in his truck, so
people would quit asking him to sell it.)
Upon close inspection, a six-inch long crack was found on the
outside of the block. After the head was removed, two large bronze
welds were found in the combustion area. This called for the engine
to be bored and sleeved. The piston could not be removed through
the head because of the welds. Consequently, someone in the past
years had taken a hack saw to the main bearing bosses, to widen the
frame, so the piston could be removed through the back. The piston
also had three holes filed in it that had to be welded.
The carburetor was also missing. On this engine, the carb does
not fit directly in the beginning intake air stream as most
engines, but rather in the intake valve pocket like an injector. I
used a carb for a Faultless engine that my friend, Wayne, had
After the major problems were overcome, the rest of the
restoration went pretty much as normal: new valves, new rings,
rebuilt ignition system, and paint. The paint scheme was copied
from an engine club member who has a C.H.&E.
I want to especially thank my friends, Edd, Wayne, Joe and Don
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CITY Community Services (CITY), operated by St. Andrew's Cathedral under the umbrella of Singapore Anglican Community Services, reaches out to children and youth from vulnerable families by providing a positive and supportive learning environment, imparting good values, building strength of character and nurturing resilience through two service groups:
Befrienders Clubs
A weekly 2-3 hour programme in primary schools for children to learn good values, benefit from mentoring and meaningful activities in a fun, learning environment. Currently, we run 10 Befrienders Clubs free of charge, for underprivileged, marginalised and vulnerable children.
Befrienders Alumni
A weekly 4-5 hour programme, where we continue to build support, relationships and strengthen rapport with those who have graduated from primary school.
CITY Community Services
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Recent Project: The Golden Age
Dizzy Wright is captivating the moment you hear him. The Las Vegas rapper has managed to hover under the radar, due in part to his dismay for major labels or over-extending himself to pander to the mainstream. Dizzy's music doesn't feature contrived imagery or gimmicky lines about the trendy drug of the moment, instead he spits considered verses about a plethora of topics. Maybe that's why he leaves listeners with questions about what box to place him in. But the absence of those surface level elements give him leeway to touch on the details of his life.
His most recent project, The Golden Age, is a cohesive version of those exchanges. Now, he isn't without the traditional ode to chronic or ballads dedicated to simplistic women, but he tends to add another layer of thought and analysis. Many of his songs contain nuggets of wisdom that urge his listeners to be conscious of their behavior and take action. When he's not dissecting his own thoughts, he's willing to turn up and boast with the best of them, flexing the constraints of his flow. —Brandon Jenkins
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Assistant Chief of Police Smith began his career with the Tell City Police Reserves in 2002, before being hired full time in 2004. Assistant Chief of Police Smith graduated the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy in 2005 and later returned to earn his Instructor Development Certification to teach law enforcement, specializing in Emergency Vehicle Operations. He currently holds other certifications to teach as a Taser instructor; Standardized Field Sobriety Instructor; TOPS Instructor; along with an Emergency Medical Technician State Certification. During Assistant Chief of Police Smith's time in patrol he received a life saving award; meritorious service award; and the hometown hero award. In 2015 Assistant Chief of Police Smith received his promotion to detective then Lieutenant and most recently to Assistant Chief of Police. He now holds a certification for being a forensic interviewer for victims of child crimes. Assistant Chief of Police Smith also serves as a Hostage Negotiator/Crisis Intervention. His most recent accomplishment is receiving his Master Public Information Officer for media relations. You can contact Assistant Chief of Police Roger Smith by using the contact form below:
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Information and discussion on all aspects of British photographic history
Time: April 28, 2018 to May 28, 2018
Location: West End House Gallery
Street: Water Lane
City/Town: Smarden, TN27 8QB
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Phone: 01233 770261
Event Type: exhibition
Organized By: Karen Papworth and Patricia Hawkes
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Evans+Hulf work with the unusual combination of an 1888 ultra-large format camera, X-ray film and advanced digital technology.
The giant camera captures an enormous amount of detail, but objects and people slide in and out of focus; exposures are long; snapshots and action photography are impossible; hallucinatory clarity and detail melt into hazy softness. The equipment is heavy and cumbersome: every step has to be planned and considered, leading to an awareness of what can—and cannot—be photographed. How can you convey the feel of the wind, the sound of birds, the smell of rotting leaves? A sense of time and movement is present in all the images, and of the interaction of people with the environment.
Evans+Hulf is a collaboration between Tom Evans and Terry Hulf (https://evans-hulf.pixelrights.com; email email@example.com).
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Petroleum engineering professor shows what it takes to be a leader in and outside the classroom
10/23/2017 | By Claire Andersen
The University of Houston's petroleum engineering program, the largest and fastest growing department in the Cullen College of Engineering, can now boast another National Academy of Engineers (NAE) member on its staff. Adjunct professor Birol Dindoruk was inducted into NAE, which is widely considered the highest honor for an engineer, in early October.
A principal technical expert and team leader in reservoir engineering as Shell, Dindoruk has taught at UH since 1999. He currently teaches a graduate level course on petroleum fluid property and phase equilibrium. Dindoruk's experience in the oil and gas industry and knowledge of its current state makes him an invaluable asset in preparing students to be successful in the classroom as well as in their own careers.
"There's always space for the best. If you think you're the best, that's a perception. But it's not what we think, it's how others see us," he said. "The key point is to drive to look best in the eyes of others, leading to the absolute competitive advantage."
Dindoruk career is a primary example of what it takes to be the best, and of the rewards that lay ahead for those who develop this competitive advantage. His theoretical and practical contributions to enhanced oil recovery and CO2 sequestration caught the attention of NAE members and earned him a nomination to the Academy earlier this year.
"I was really surprised because it's not typical for those who work in the industry. I do a lot of work but I can only publish maybe 10 percent of it," Dindoruk said. "I'm positively surprised. I'm still reacting to all the emails and invites."
Dindoruk's theoretical and practical work on enhanced oil recovery and CO2 sequestration began during his time at Stanford, where he received Ph.D. His doctoral thesis focused on improving oil recovery and continued even after he graduated.
"I got my Ph.D. in '92 but I kept publishing with my adviser until 2006 or something like that," he said. "I felt like I never graduated."
That determination and dedication is what has made his career successful and what his is trying to pass along to his students. As he strives to equip his students Dindoruk points out that he also benefits from the courses he teaches.
"It's a way to give back to the community, and I also benefit from it," he said. "Of course if you teach, it helps you not forget things, so it has benefited me. I keep learning."


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Hot Tub Parts: Spa Jet Repair & Replacement
This content was previously featured on the Hot Tub Works website. Leslie's is proud to partner with Hot Tub Works to bring you this helpful content on lesliespool.com.
Spa and hot tub jets - the nozzles where the water and air comes out are really are for me, the distinction in a spa and a hot tub. The jets used in most traditional round wooden hot tubs are neither fancy or numerous. They may not even have a blower, and are more about the hot soak.
A spa on the other hand, can have dozens of spa jets. Some newer spas can have as many as 80 or 100 different jets. Even lighted spa jets, shown here. If you have that many jets, or even far less - eventually you're going to have some maintenance issue with a few of them.
Full disclosure; we carry over 100 different Spa Jets and over 250 Spa Jet Parts for names like Waterway, Hydro-Air, CMP and many others for easy spa jet repair by the spa owner. Shameless plug complete, moving on...
Most jets consist of a Jet Body, which seals up to the backside of the spa wall with a large lock nut ring and lots of silicone. It has the pipe connectors for air and water lines. The inside of the Jet Body houses a Jet Internal, which includes the diffuser insert, escutcheon (bezel or beauty ring) around the jet, and the nozzle or eyeball.
As mentioned above, there are hundreds of spa jets, and newer spa jets come in endless configurations of jet type, eyeball type, size and color. Most modern spa jets will allow you to remove the Jet Internal, or Thread-In Jets, as Waterway calls them, by turning counter clockwise on the outer ring, and pulling outward. Inspect the Jet Insert for any part numbers or stampings that would indicate manufacturer. If you need help, give us a call.
Most spa jets are identified by Make - Model - Jet Type - Hole Size - Pipe Size - Color, and other variances. Measuring the outside diameter of the bezel is sometimes sufficient on simple spa jets, while more information may be needed for more advanced jets.
If you don't know any of the manufacturer information on your spa jet, you could always browse our spa jet pictures to help you visually ID your spa jet. If you still don't see it, please call us or send a picture by email, with spa jet measurements, and any other information you have about the jet.
By my count, there are some 5 problems affecting spa jets today; and these are Low Flow, No Flow, Broken, Leaking and now a new one - No Lights.
LOW FLOW SPA JETS: Check that your pump is on high speed and the jet is not closed by a diverter valve. Many spas have knobs on top that allow you to change the flow between banks of jets. You also need to have air intakes open, especially for spinning jets. If you can remove the spa jet internal, pull it out to inspect the diffuser or mixer assembly for any obvious clogs, from hair or lint. Leaving the most obvious for last, make sure that your water level is high enough and your spa filter is clean.
NO FLOW SPA JETS: Same here, check that the jet pump is on high speed and the jet is not closed by a diverter valve or knob. If you have just drained the spa, and you have a no flow situation, you probably have an air lock in the plumbing system. This can be released by loosening a drain plug or union to allow air to escape. When water begins to leak, tighten up again and retry the tub.
LEAKING SPA JETS: If you have traced a wet spot under the spa as originating from one of your spa jets, there is a fix for that. It may need a new gasket, or sometimes just a dab of Boss silicone will fix it up. Repairs can be made in the front or rear of the jet, to keep water from getting in between the jet and the hole in the spa shell. Check that the ring on the back of the spa jet is very tight. You can use a strap wrench to tighten the lock nut ring on the back of the spa jet, but it's best to use a lock nut wrench,which also allows you to do the job without a helper.
BROKEN SPA JETS: The eyeball fitting on the inside can become damaged, or can pop out, or be unable to hold position. The threads on a insert spa jet could become stripped, or the bezel ring can become cracked. If you can't turn the eyeball to a direction you want, try twisting it first to loosen it. Some spa jets have particular methods of adjustment. If you can locate the owner's manual, in print or online, these can be a big help in some cases.
NO SPA JET LIGHTS: Spa jet lights not working? My, you really have some first world problems. These are LED and it's unlikely that the bulb has burned out. More likely to have a problem with the power wire, or the end connectors. Find the cord, and inspect for damage, and be sure that the end plugs are firmly seated, and in the correct spot.
Removing and replacing the jet body from the shell of the spa, for resealing or replacement, can be accomplished with one specific wrench, made specifically for your spa or hot tub jet. Spa jet tools or spa wrenches are important to make removal easier, without damaging soft plastic edges. For installing a new jet, or resealing a leaking spa jet, they are absolutely essential, to give you the leverage to tightly fit the spa jet body against the spa wall.
Other Spa Jet Tools help you to remove eyeballs or retaining rings. It can be confusing to know which spa wrench to use on your particular spa jet, there are over 30 different tools, and each one works with specific spa jets. Please contact us if you need any help.
1000 words about spa jets. I hope this was helpful to whatever spa jet problem you are having. Most issues are small, and can be fixed quickly.
If you're having larger problems, and need help identifying which spa jet part or spa jet tool to use - please call our tech department, or send a photo/info by email. You'll find out team happy to assist in your spa jet repair.
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World Refugee Day – Pastor Nene's Story
Thanks for tuning in for the live stream of today's sermon. This morning, Pastor Phil Schaefer is Interviewing Pastor Nene in recognition of World Refugee Day. We're so glad you can join us. We live stream our sermons every Sunday at approximately 9:50 and 11:50 am (CST) both here on YouTube and on Facebook. To give you an overview of our church, we're a non-denominational church located in Columbia, Missouri, and our mission is to help all people discover and develop a relationship with Jesus Christ in community. We see church as more than just an organization that meets regularly.
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"As per the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act (ABR) (P.L.2010, c.122), the Garwood Public Schools has posted its Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act grades. This link leads to the school district's self-assessment HIB grade.
Please feel free to contact Mrs. Mary Emmons, Anti-Bullying Coordinator, if you have any questions at email@example.com or our Anti-Bullying Specialist, Mrs. Theresa Parkhill at email@example.com.
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The New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) directed all school districts to assess their progress in the implementation of the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act (ABR). As explained by the NJDOE, "the school grade is a raw score of data and the sum of the ratings for all indicators within each core element on the School Self-Assessment (e.g., 65 of 78 points). The maximum total score for a school is 78 points. The department-issued grade is not represented as a letter grade." The raw number scores are posted for public view, then, as the NJDOE directs, so that "the score for each core element must be reported as a number (e.g., 12 of 15 points for Core Element #1, 5 of 9 points for Core Element #2, etc.) and the grade must be reported as a number (e.g., the grade is 65 out of 78 points)." The NJDOE "is not issuing any associated value or ranking for the raw and average scores. The raw and average scores reflect the school district's degree of compliance with the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act (ABR), as determined primarily through each school's self-assessment of its implementation of the ABR". The Self-Assessment helped our district to identify areas for improvement in various core elements. We work each year to improve these various areas in hopes to create an even stronger climate and culture for our students and staff. This will occur through posting and updates on our district's website, as well as at Board of Education meetings, where HIB prevention programs, approaches, and other initiatives will continue to be reviewed, as required in N.J.S.A. 18A:37-17a, as well as the review of the BOE's HIB policy, as required in N.J.S.A. 18A:37-15c. As always, all stakeholders are always welcome to share their insights, ideas, and concerns with the Garwood School District at any time.


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Most Envy-Inducing Plot (Or, the plot you wish you'd thought of yourself.) – THE VOW by Jessica Martinez
Most Formidable World (Or, the setting you most definitely would NOT want to travel to.) – ALLEGIANT by Veronica Roth
Wanderlust-Inducing – JUST ONE DAY by Gayle Forman (or JUST ONE YEAR, for that matter)
Loveliest Prose – 17 & GONE by Nova Ren Suma
Most Dynamic Main Character – Alison in JUST ONE DAY by Gayle Forman
Most Jaw-Dropping Ending – DANGEROUS GIRLS by Abigail Haas
Best Performance in a Supporting Role – Lisha in OCD LOVE STORY by Corey Ann Haydu
Best use of Theme – HOW TO LOVE by Katie Cotugno


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After growing more and more frustrated by the slow processes made over the years within the accounting industry, Renice and her team have devised a customized system designed with fast-paced entrepreneurs in mind. Their revolutionary business coaching program delivers high quality coaching that marries your unique approach to business with what really matters – the numbers.
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The next pair of pics will take us to the Oblernhau/Marienberg Region, deep in the heart of the Ore Mountains (Erzgebirge) in south central Saxony. As a general rule, if you can master the tough terrain of steep hills, going up and down like a roller coaster, very sharp curves- mostly combined with bumps and cracks, cobblestone roads that have the potential of being slick when wet and lastly, wild boar running in front of you like a school of raccoons, then you can manage anything. And even more so, some surprises may await you.
In this case, I found one by accident. It's a multiple-span stone arch bridge that spans a bumpy and curvy cobblestone Highway B 171, a hilly and bumpy road, a deep gorge which also has a river running through. All of it is located in the town of Zölbitz in the district of Rittersberg. The bridge is very difficult to photograph, and because of many cars racing underneath- breaking the 50 km/h speed limit in the process- it is rather dangerous to photograph, no matter at which angle. This was my experience when I photographed this structure. Even with the tree obstructing the view, the bridge presents a nice green and hilly backdrop that is typical for the Ore Mountains. The locals call the bridge Kniebreche not only because of the name of the road, but also because of the way the road is shaped like a bending knee. If one adds the driving portion to the mix, then the trip is definitely a knee-breaker if one is too careless driving in the mountains.
While the bridge looks rather abandoned because of many cracks and plus its dark brown color and vegetable overgrowth on the decking, the Kniebreche Bridge is indeed still in use. The 145-year old structure, measured at a length of 63.4 meters, is still part of the rail line that connects Marienberg with Flöha. In the past it had stretched to Reitzenhain at the Czech border. Yet as of today, the line ends in Marienberg, and the rest has been abandoned with the rails removed and plans of converting the former rail route into a biking and hiking trail with the goal of connecting the latter with the Kammweg Trail, an international route that connects Germany with points in the Czech Republic, Poland and elsewhere. That route runs through Blankenhain, where the Selbitz Bridge is located and the two suspension bridges are scheduled to be built.
Back to the railroad's history, the line was built between 1872 and 1875. The Chemnitz- Chomotau Railroad Company was in charge of the project but contracted out to a company in Berlin. Given the narrow valleys along the Black and Red Pockau Rivers, bridges, viaducts and dams were built to accommodate two tracks but only one of them was used. The Kniebreche Viaduct was one of them. The line was the most difficult to build, not only because of the steep narrow valleys but also because of the financing. The financial crisis of 1873 forced the contractor in Berlin to liquidate, and the railroad company itself, which did the planning and layout of the railline, to finish the job.
The Kniebreche Viaduct is located in that area where two-track bridges were built even though the purpose was for having a one-track line. It's location against the steep cliffs of the valley represent a classic example of the struggles the railroad company had in constructing the line. Given as many curves as the highway has, it is not a surprise that the Deutsche Bahn (German Railways) have been using the "red worms" for regional service and leaving the long-distance trains, such as the ICE-trains off the tracks. These types of trains are better off for the long-distance routes, especially between Dresden and the cities of Chemnitz, Erfurt, Leipzig and Prague, for the landscape is flatter and the two-track lines more manageable.