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The manufacturer of permanent magnet hoist talks about the characteristics of the block and the method of winding
The block is a very important accessory for lifting equipment. The pulley block consists of a fixed pulley and a movable pulley with a rope. The rope passes in series between the pulleys. The manufacturer of the permanent magnet hoisting device tells you that the fixed block does not move, only the pulley rotates, and the moving block moves synchronously with the heavy object, saving effort. Moreover, the more pulleys in the block, the greater the effort, but the moving speed at noon is correspondingly slower. The manufacturer of permanent magnet hoisting device tells you that threading and winding of steel wire rope is an important and complicated task. The winding and winding quality of the wire rope directly affects the smooth progress of the lifting operation. If the windings are improperly wound, the resistance of the steel wire ropes in the group will change greatly during the movement, which will cause the upper and lower carriages to tilt. In severe cases, the heavy objects will lock themselves during the descending process. The manufacturer of the permanent magnet hoisting device tells you that sometimes due to the poor transmission of the wire rope, the wire rope part of the block is loose, which will cause sudden vibration when lifting heavy objects. When the impact load is large, the wire rope will break and cause an accident. The manufacturer of the permanent magnet hoist tells you that the threading and winding of the wire rope in the block should be carried out according to the specific conditions of the lifting operation, and appropriate threading and winding methods should be adopted. When buying a pulley block, first pay attention to whether the product design is reasonable and whether the quality meets the requirements for use. At the same time, pay more attention during use and check regularly as required. This is the correct way to use it. Zhejiang Kaixin Magnetic Machinery Co., Ltd. is one of the manufacturers of permanent magnet spreaders and vacuum spreaders. The main products are permanent magnet jacks, permanent magnet hoisting devices, electronically controlled permanent magnet chucks, etc. The products are distributed all over the country, and are widely used in machining, mold manufacturing, engineering machinery, shipbuilding and other industries. There are a considerable number of countries at home and abroad, and the company is favored by many customers.
The permanent magnet jack manufacturer tells you how to make the lifting belt last longer
The manufacturer of the permanent magnet lifter tells you that if you want to use the lifting belt for a longer time, you must first choose a regular manufacturer. In the basic principles and methods of lifting operations, you should first consider choosing a suitable spreader. In recent years, the spreader industry in my country has developed rapidly, but the technical standards are not perfect and there is a lack of mandatory standards. Some domestic enterprises produce arbitrarily, even lower the safety factor, some cases of contract processing and non-standard production. The actual quality of the sling is uneven, and there are certain safety risks. Therefore, it is necessary to choose a formal manufacturer and establish a corresponding management system. Before moving before factory inspection, the purchased sling must be produced and inspected by a professional manufacturer, and has a certificate and maintenance manual. The rated lifting weight, production number, production date and manufacturer of the product must be in obvious places that are not easy to wear. Name and other signs. The permanent magnet jack manufacturer tells you that if conditions permit, you can go to the supplier's production plant for quality supervision. Add a load-bearing test. For bulk purchases, you can extract them for professional measurement to effectively check whether the rated load meets the requirements. The permanent magnet jack manufacturer tells you that if necessary, you can cut the sheath to check whether the number of core joints exceeds the standard and whether the material is qualified. Add a load-bearing test. For bulk purchases, you can extract them for professional measurement to effectively check whether the rated load meets the requirements. The permanent magnet jack manufacturer tells you that if necessary, you can cut the sheath to check whether the number of core joints exceeds the standard and whether the material is qualified. Strict inspection before use. In the daily inspection of certain units, it is not enough to damage the outer sheath and inner core of the lifting belt. Many units neglect the elasticity check of the flexible sling. The manufacturer of the permanent magnet jack tells you that the circumference should be re-measured according to the standard and compared with the standard circumference. Employees should be informed of the standard length of each sling and how much it cannot be stretched to determine whether it meets the flexibility requirements.
Talking about the manufacturer of permanent magnet hoist: how to use hoisting tackle efficiently
The lifting pulley is a simple lifting machine that vertically lifts the weight through a sprocket or reel. It is light, compact, easy to use, suitable for simple lifting work in construction. Depending on the number of wheels, the lifting and original supports can be divided into single-door slides, double-door pulleys and multi-door pulleys. There are four types of high-hook impactors, sprocket cyclists, suspension ring skateboards and sling pulleys are divided into hooks, sprocket cyclists, suspension ring sliding and sling pulleys. Efficient use of labor-saving vehicles can achieve half the effort. The following permanent magnet hoist manufacturers will take you to understand. The manufacturer of the permanent magnet hoisting device tells you that when the direction of the lifting pulley changes, or when the hook pulley is not used in high altitude operations, it is not recommended to use the hook pulley to prevent the hook from being removed. If hanging pulleys are used, protective measures should be taken. If after the hook, the hook is sealed with a thin wire so that the hook cannot be taken out; or use a hook with a tube, when the hook is hung, the hook is more convenient. Under the action of the spring, the Caucasian is bounced up and seals the hook. The manufacturer of the permanent magnet hoist tells you that the pulley cannot be overloaded. When there are cracks or defects, the pulley will not be put into use. Other parts, such as hooks, shafts, pull plates, etc., are not allowed to be used when required. When walling, you should pay attention to the angle of the wire rope in the pulley box. In any case, the deviation of the pulley shall not exceed 4°~6°. Because when the polarity of the wire rope is too large in the pulley box, the abrasion of the wire rope and the side of the pulley are intensified. On the other hand, the wire rope can easily slip out of the rope groove, so even if it is an accident, the lifting operation cannot be performed normally. If only one of these bags is used, the weight should be reduced accordingly, and the original weight cannot be used. The manufacturer of the permanent magnet hoist tells you that when the pulley block is worn out, you should try it first, check the part, there is no casing, friction or wire rope. If there is anything, it should be officially adjusted to formal. The rope that wears the sling or pulley block must meet the requirements of the pulley. When the diameter of the wire rope used exceeds the requirement of the pulley, we will increase the wear of the pulley, and the wear of the wire rope will also increase. The weight of the pulley must be equipped with corresponding thick steel wire.
What are the common problems of electronically controlled permanent magnet chuck
In the processing field, the electronically controlled permanent magnet chuck can be used as a machining center fixing device to install, position and fix the workpiece. Although many advantages of electronically controlled permanent magnet chuck fixtures cannot be replaced by traditional tooling fixtures, no tool can guarantee perfection. There are still some problems in the process from selection to use of the electronically controlled permanent magnet chuck. In order to make your electronically controlled permanent magnet chuck fixture use more smoothly, we have listed four problems and proposed countermeasures, hoping to help people who use electronically controlled permanent magnet chuck fixtures. Question 1: How to determine the appropriate electronically controlled permanent magnet chuck fixture? The choice of electronically controlled permanent magnet chuck fixture mainly depends on the user's purpose. There are different suction cups for different purposes. Common categories include suction cups for milling machines, suction cups for lathes, suction cups for grinders, suction cups for switch rails, and suction cups for high temperature quenching. Question 2: Will the processed workpiece material affect the adsorption effect? Generally speaking, as long as it is a magnetically conductive workpiece, there is no problem. If it is stainless steel or a material with high carbon content, you cannot use an electrically controlled permanent magnet chuck clamp. Question 3: What is the reason why the workpiece cannot be magnetized? First judge the material properties of the workpiece, and then check whether the workpiece is too small. Too small workpieces need to be fixed with clamps or guide blocks to increase resistance. If there is no problem, please check the rectifier to see if the fuse is blown and the power input and output are normal. Question 4: What is the reason why the new electronically controlled permanent magnet chuck fixing device cannot attract magnetism? First check whether the AC input power is connected and the voltage is correct. Then check whether the suction cup power cord is disconnected or disconnected, and then check whether the rectifier switch and display settings are correct and whether the fuse is burned. It is emphasized here that the use of the electronically controlled permanent magnet chuck should strictly follow the instructions. Zhejiang Kaixin Magnetic Machinery Co., Ltd. is one of the manufacturers of permanent magnet spreaders and vacuum spreaders. Specializing in the research and development, production and sales of rare earth strong magnetic equipment and vacuum spreaders. The main products are permanent magnet hoist, permanent magnet hoist, electric control permanent magnet chuck, iron remover, electric control lifting permanent magnet chuck, lifting vacuum chuck, etc. Products are widely used in machining, mold manufacturing, engineering machinery, shipbuilding and other industries, and are favored by many customers.
Talking about the manufacturer of electronically controlled permanent magnet chuck: the advantages of fiber sling belt
The sling strap is a flexible element synthetic fiber sling, used to connect lifting tools and goods when loading and unloading goods and lifting goods. It uses high-strength polyester or polypropylene, polyamide industrial strong yarn as raw materials, and is woven by industrial looms. Or it may be formed by a winding core. It is suitable for lifting operations where the surface is easily damaged and lifting operations that require tension buffering. It is not suitable for high temperature lifting operations and sharp contact lifting operations. Electronically controlled permanent magnet chuck manufacturers will show you the advantages of synthetic fiber slings as follows: 1. Synthetic fiber lifting belt is an alternative to steel wire rope, which is light in weight, safe, simple and quick to operate. Reduce the possibility of reverse harm to the human body. 2. The manufacturer of the electronically controlled permanent magnet sucker tells you that it has the functions of damping, non-corrosive, non-conductive and non-sparking in an inflammable and explosive environment during use. 3. No damage or damage to the surface of the suspended object. 4. It consists of a load-bearing iron core and a wear-resistant sleeve. The outer sleeve is not load-bearing and only plays a protective role to extend the life of the sling. 5. The manufacturer of the electronically controlled permanent magnet sucker tells you that when the load-bearing iron core is partially damaged due to severe overload or long-term use, the outer cover should be broken to warn you to avoid accidents. 6. As long as the jacket is intact, the sling is intact, and the daily safety inspection is clear at a glance. 7. Soft, easy to operate, high strength, light weight, easy to carry and ready to lift. The above are the advantages of fiber sling straps. The manufacturers of electronically controlled permanent magnet chuck hope to help everyone in daily life. Jiang Kaixin Magnetic Machinery Co., Ltd. was established in 2000. It is one of the manufacturers of permanent magnet spreaders and vacuum spreaders. Specializing in the research and development, production and sales of rare earth strong magnetic equipment and vacuum spreaders. The main products are permanent magnet hoist, permanent magnet hoist, electric control permanent magnet chuck, iron remover, electric control lifting permanent magnet chuck, lifting vacuum chuck, etc. Products are widely used in machinery processing, mold manufacturing, engineering machinery, shipbuilding and other industries. They are spread all over the country, and there are a considerable number of countries at home and abroad. The company is favored by many customers.
Talking about the manufacturer of electronically controlled permanent magnet sucker: analysis of the cause of the heavy object falling in the use of sling
Spreaders, rigging and their end fittings are usually used for lifting operations. According to industry habits, we call the rigid retrieval equipment used for lifting operations as spreaders, such as hooks, grabs, clamps and suction cups. Dedicated slings, etc. The winding tool used to fasten the workpiece is called rigging, such as steel wire rope, chain, synthetic fiber sling and other commonly used end accessories including loops, shackles, rope clamps, etc. The manufacturer of electronically controlled permanent magnet suction cups will take you to analyze the causes of heavy objects falling in the use of slings. Falling heavy objects is an important blow injury in a lifting accident, including secondary injuries caused by scattered heavy objects. The manufacturer of the electronically controlled permanent magnet sucker tells you that the reasons for the fall include improper use of the sling, improper binding of heavy objects, unhooking of the hook, sudden power failure of the suction cup, and standardized application of the sling, which can improve the safety and reliability of the equipment itself Sex. Operation process. Work efficiency will play an important role. At the same time, the process and characteristics of the lifting operation determine that the lifting operation is a special operation with a higher degree of risk. As the operators conduct irregular inspections and improper use of these slings during use, accidents often occur. There are too many situations in this regard. Therefore, although the lifting sling is small, it is very important and should not be ignored. The electronically controlled permanent magnet suction cup manufacturer tells you that the statistical analysis of lifting accidents shows that the lifting accidents caused by incorrect selection of slings and improper use account for a large proportion of the lifting position of the workpiece, especially when lifting some large workpieces. Due to the low technical quality or low sense of responsibility of the people connecting with the cables, they often cause accidents and cause huge economic losses. For example, when the hook of a certain unit uses the steel wire rope in the double pocket to lift a total of about several tons of steel plate, the wire rope diameter is too small for overload lifting, and its edges and corners are not protected. During filling, when the steel plate is raised to a height of about 1 meter, the steel wire rope breaks at the corner, causing the steel plate to fall. To give another example, when the hook of a certain unit unloads a heavy workpiece from a flatbed truck, due to an illegal operation, the workpiece itself is fitted with a lifting ring, and only one of them is lifted. After lifting, the workpiece fell, and the impact force broke the wire rope, causing the workpiece to fall. Therefore, do not be careless in the use and management of the sling. Zhejiang Kaixin Magnetic Machinery Co., Ltd. was established in 2000. It is one of the manufacturers of permanent magnet spreaders and vacuum spreaders. Specializing in the research and development, production and sales of rare earth strong magnetic equipment and vacuum spreaders. The main products are permanent magnet hoist, permanent magnet hoist, electric control permanent magnet chuck, iron remover, electric control lifting permanent magnet chuck, lifting vacuum chuck, etc. Products are widely used in machinery processing, mold manufacturing, engineering machinery, shipbuilding and other industries. They are spread all over the country, and there are a considerable number of countries at home and abroad. The company is favored by many customers.
Talking about the manufacturer of electronically controlled permanent magnet chuck: how to use hoisting tackle efficiently
The operation of the lifting tackle is relatively simple, and heavy objects can be lifted vertically through the sprocket or the drum. Light weight, compact structure, easy to use, suitable for simple construction lifting work. According to the number of wheels, lifting tackle can be divided into single-door tackle, double-door tackle and multi-door tackle. According to the connection mode of the block and the hanging object, it can be divided into four types: hook block, chain link block, ring block and hanging block. Effective use of lifting tackle can achieve a multiplier effect with half the effort. The following electronically controlled permanent magnet suction cup manufacturers will take you to know the specific method: The manufacturer of the electronically controlled permanent magnet chuck tells you that when the direction of the force acting on the lifting block changes greatly, or when working at high altitudes, it is recommended not to use hooks to prevent unhooking. If a hook block is used, protective measures should be taken. For example, after hanging the hook, seal the opening of the hook with a thin wire so that the hook cannot be removed. Or use a hook with a cable board, which is more convenient to use. When the hook is hung, the cable plate bounces up under the action of the spring to seal the hook opening. The pulley should not be overloaded, and do not use the pulley if it is broken or damaged. If other parts do not meet the requirements for use, they are not allowed to be used, such as hooks, shafts and pull plates. The manufacturer of the electronically controlled permanent magnet sucker tells you that when threading the pulley block of the lifting tool, please pay attention to the angle of the wire rope in the pulley groove. In any case, the deflection angle of the pulley groove shall not exceed 4°~6°. Because, when the deflection angle of the wire rope in the pulley groove is too large, the wear on the side of the wire rope and the pulley groove increases. On the other hand, the wire rope is easy to slip out of the wire rope groove, so that the lifting operation cannot be performed normally, and an accident may even occur. The manufacturer of the electronically controlled permanent magnet sucker tells you that if only a few doors are used for multiple doors, the lifting capacity should be reduced accordingly after the conversion, and the original lifting capacity cannot be used. When the pulley block is used after tightening and winding, it should first be hoisted for testing. Check in detail whether each part is in good condition, and whether there is rope jamming, friction or friction between the wire ropes. If there is any problem, it should be lifted after adjustment. The manufacturer of the electronically controlled permanent magnet chuck tells you that the wire rope passed around the lifting tool block must meet the requirements of the block. When the diameter of the selected wire rope exceeds the requirement of the pulley, the wear of the pulley will increase, and the wear of the wire rope will also increase. A pulley with a certain lifting capacity should be equipped with a wire rope of corresponding thickness. Zhejiang Kaixin Magnetic Machinery Co., Ltd. was established in 2000. It is one of the manufacturers of permanent magnet spreaders and vacuum spreaders. Specializing in the research and development, production and sales of rare earth strong magnetic equipment and vacuum spreaders. The main products are permanent magnet hoisting device, permanent magnet lifting device, electric control lifting permanent magnet chuck, electric control permanent magnet chuck, iron remover, lifting vacuum chuck, etc. Products are widely used in machinery processing, mold manufacturing, engineering machinery, shipbuilding and other industries. They are spread all over the country, and there are a considerable number of countries at home and abroad. The company is favored by many customers.
Talking about the manufacturer of permanent magnet lifter: the importance of lifting safety in the use of slings
The permanent magnet jack manufacturer tells you that the safe production of slings refers to the efforts made in the labor production process to improve working conditions, customer service for unsafe factors, and square box casualties, so that labor production can ensure the safety and safety of workers. Health and safety of national property and people's lives. Go smoothly under the premise. The permanent magnet jack manufacturer tells you that the lifting work is an inexhaustible, highly technical, complex and changeable work carried out by various lifting methods. Regardless of production lifting, installation lifting, loading and unloading trucks, high-altitude operations and low-altitude operations, as long as a slight negligence, it will cause disasters, cause casualties or property losses, bring pain to individuals and cause economic losses to enterprises. Major and vicious accidents are also related to the company's success or failure, damage the company's external image, damage the company's reputation, affect market competition, cause bidding difficulties, and even endanger the company's bankruptcy, unemployment and responsibility for safety accidents. Responsibilities range from suspension of work fines to dissolution, so safety work is the top priority of each of our employees. The permanent magnet jack manufacturer tells you that production safety is the top priority of all production companies in the country's economic sectors. When there is a conflict between production and safety, safety issues should be resolved first, so that production can proceed smoothly under the premise of ensuring safety. Zhejiang Kaixin Magnetic Machinery Co., Ltd. was established in 2000. It is one of the manufacturers of permanent magnet spreaders and vacuum spreaders. Specializing in the research and development, production and sales of rare earth strong magnetic equipment and vacuum spreaders. The main products are permanent magnet hoisting device, permanent magnet lifting device, electric control lifting permanent magnet chuck, electric control permanent magnet chuck, iron remover, lifting vacuum chuck, etc. Products are widely used in machinery processing, mold manufacturing, engineering machinery, shipbuilding and other industries. They are spread all over the country, and there are a considerable number of countries at home and abroad. The company is favored by many customers.
Permanent magnet jacks are power-saving lifting equipment
The development of permanent magnet jacks has driven the development of many industries. In the past, electromagnetic jacks were the main products used to lift and transport ferromagnetic objects in industries such as shipbuilding, metallurgy and machinery manufacturing. By energizing the coil, and then through the magnetic field generated by the dotted coil, attracting the reminder object to achieve the purpose of attraction. In the working process, there are problems such as large size, self-weight, easy heating, short life and high power consumption, as well as the need to tow cables during work, high usage costs, many unsafe hidden dangers and heavy maintenance, which affect Workload. Permanent magnet jacks solve this problem, do not require electricity, and reduce costs. The basic feature of the permanent magnet jack is: in the process of lifting the adsorbed object, no external current is needed, and the strong magnetic force of the permanent magnet itself attracts and lifts ferromagnetic objects, such as steel. Therefore, compared with traditional electromagnetic jacks, the biggest advantage of permanent magnet jacks is to save energy. Because it can absorb heavy work without powering on, there will be no accidents due to power outages during work. Therefore, another advantage of permanent magnet jacks is that they are safe and reliable, and because they do not require power-off equipment, they are beneficial to reduce costs. Zhejiang Kaixin Magnetic Machinery Co., Ltd. was established in 2000. It is one of the manufacturers of permanent magnet spreaders and vacuum spreaders. Specializing in the research and development, production and sales of rare earth strong magnetic equipment and vacuum spreaders. The main products are permanent magnet hoisting device, permanent magnet lifting device, electric control lifting permanent magnet chuck, electric control permanent magnet chuck, iron remover, lifting vacuum chuck, etc. Products are widely used in machinery processing, mold manufacturing, engineering machinery, shipbuilding and other industries. They are spread all over the country and have a considerable number of countries at home and abroad. The company adheres to the business tenet of "quality first, reputation first". Favored by many customers.


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Julie Bowen on whether 'Modern Family' could come back for one final season (Exclusive)
Liz Calvario
Dec 25th 2018 10:15AM
Modern Family isn't going anywhere, that's if the stars of the show have any say!
ET caught up with Julie Bowen at the Celebrity Friends Volunteer with Feeding America at Para Los Niños' Felices Fiestas Celebration in Los Angeles this past week, where she opened up about the rumors that the hit ABC show will return for one last season.
"We were approached. The cast gave a gleeful yes," Bowen, 48, told ET. "I think there's a lot of behind-the-scenes action that has to happen with Fox, and ABC buying Fox. There's an extra building worth of paperwork it has to go through. But I'm hoping it does. I really am."
Modern Family has already been on the air for ten seasons, but what would it mean for Bowen to have one last hurrah?
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HOLLYWOOD, CA - APRIL 16: The cast attend the FYC Event For ABC's 'Modern Family' at Avalon on April 16, 2018 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Tommaso Boddi/WireImage)
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NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA - MAY 03: (L-R) Nolan Gould, Steven Levitan, Ariel Winter, Eric Stonestreet, Julie Bowen, Aubrey Anderson-Emmons, Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Ty Burrell attend the 'Modern Family' ATAS event at Saban Media Center on May 3, 2017 in North Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic)
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"It would give me an opportunity to cry at the beginning of every episode, every table read," she expressed. "This is the last time we do an episode 12. It would let us all properly grieve the end of the series as opposed to it being, right now we're like, 'No this can't be it,' because we're all enjoying it. No one's crying. No one's sad. So we're looking forward to being sad."
There is definitely so much story left to tell when it comes to the Dunphy's and Pritchetts. The mid-season finale saw Sarah Hyland's character, Haley, find out she was expecting a baby. So how will this change the modern family?
"It's appropriate," explained Bowen. "We watched these kids grow up. It's kind of, at the end of the pilot, it was Elton John's 'The Circle of Life,' granted with a very funny twist. We're doing the circle of life. Babies making babies. We just keep going."
While they wait to see what the show's future is, Bowen and her three sons -- Oliver, 11, Gustav, 9, and John, 9 -- were busy giving back to the community.
"We do these services every year around the holidays," she shared. "And this one because it was Para los Niños and I knew that there would be lots of families and kids. I thought it was particularly appropriate as they got older they participate more and more. And one in six kids goes hungry in America every day. And the fact that I have three kids, the math should be like .5 of my kids are hungry and they have never missed a meal. So I know how fortunate we are and how important it is to give back."
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Motivational speakers are the prophets of our society, which is shaped by self-improvement. Jürgen Höller is the star among them. A seminar costs several thousand Euros – some participants would walk on hot coals for this.
English/Original Title: THE MOTIVATION COACH. Camera: Julian Amershi, Martin Rieck. Sound: Julian Amershi, Martin Rieck. Editing: Julian Amershi, Martin Rieck. Production: NDR Fernsehen. Producer: Timo Großpietsch. Length: 75 min.


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Il Newseum (gioco di parole tra i termini news e museum) era un museo interattivo dell'informazione e del giornalismo, situato a Washington e, da dicembre 2019, in attesa di nuova collocazione.

Il museo
Nelle stanze dell'edificio museale sono conservati microfoni, macchine fotografiche, telecamere, macchine da scrivere, computer, cellulari e tutti gli altri mezzi di cui il giornalismo si è servito nel corso degli anni.
Il settimo piano dell'edificio, un museo di oltre 23.000 metri quadrati, presenta quindici teatri e quattordici gallerie. La "Newseum's Berlin Wall Gallery" espone la più grande collezione di sezioni del muro di Berlino fuori dai confini tedeschi. La "Today's Front Pages Gallery" mostra le prime pagine di oltre ottanta quotidiani internazionali, ma nessuno italiano.

World Press Freedom

Una delle sale del museo è quella dedicata alla libertà di stampa (World Press Freedom) dove è esposto un enorme plastico murale nel quale ogni Paese ha un colore in base alla libertà di stampa, l'Italia è colorata in giallo come molti Paesi dell'Africa e al contrario della maggior parte dei Paesi europei che sono di colore verde.

Freedom Forum è un'organizzazione senza scopo di lucro creata nel 1991 dall'editore Al Neuharth, fondatore del giornale USA Today, basata sulla precedente Gannett Foundation. Il Freedom Forum ha aperto il Newseum ad Arlington, Virginia, nel 1997. Prima di aprire in Virginia, ha mantenuto gallerie espositive a Nashville e Manhattan, le ultime nella hall dell'ex IBM Building al 590 di Madison Avenue. Nel 2000, il Freedom Forum decise di spostare il museo attraverso il fiume Potomac fino al centro di Washington, D.C. Il sito originale è stato chiuso il 3 marzo 2002, per consentire al suo personale di concentrarsi sulla costruzione del nuovo e più grande museo. Il nuovo museo, costruito al costo di 450 milioni di dollari, ha aperto le sue porte al pubblico l'11 aprile 2008.

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Altri progetti

Collegamenti esterni

Musei di Washington
Giornalismo

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This was posted on April 24, 2019 by Steve Maxwell.
Wouldn't it be wonderful if being godly parents guaranteed godly children? I believe that most Christian parents consider themselves to be godly. Therefore, Christians go about their normal "godly" lives and expect their children to be godly, just like they are.
Here's an intriguing example illustrating the fallacy of our thinking that way. The very good king Hezekiah and the (believed-to-be) godly wife Hephzibah were responsible for bearing the most wicked king. Their son, Manasseh reined 55 years, the longest of all the kings.
I plead with you to make your most pressing focus—the cry of your heart—to be raising your children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord (Ephesians 6:4). Don't assume it will just happen.
Brother, if that isn't your lived-out passion, you are headed for a train-wreck of a heartbreak. Then it is too late.
"Manasseh was twelve years old when he began to reign, and reigned fifty and five years in Jerusalem. And his mother's name was Hephzibah. And he did that which was evil in the sight of the Lord, after the abominations of the heathen, whom the Lord cast out before the children of Israel" (2 Kings 21:1-2).
This was posted on April 17, 2019 by Steve Maxwell.
"For if we have been planted together in the likeness of his death, we shall be also in the likeness of his resurrection: Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin. For he that is dead is freed from sin" (Romans 6:5-7).
Is what brings you joy worth Christ dying for?
This was posted on April 10, 2019 by Steve Maxwell.
The heavy burden on my heart is to do all we can to build up and encourage Christian families in the Lord Jesus Christ.
Consistent with that goal, I am compelled to urge each husband reading this to bless your wife (and your marriage) with Teri's latest book, My Delight, a message from her heart to your wife's.
I strongly encourage you to order a copy right now for the sake of your marriage. You won't be disappointed.
This was posted on March 13, 2019 by Steve Maxwell.
Last year while hiking two 14ers with the family, I had some discomfort in my chest. I attributed it to the cold and very heavy exertion. I would either slow down or rest to relieve it and then trudged on. To my disappointment, I recently encountered a similar ache during Teri and my exercise multiple days in the cold. I realized I needed to get it checked out.
Today, a heart catheterization and two stents later, (99% blockage on one and 90% on another), I'm sharing what I've learned.
1) Family history of heart disease should be taken very seriously.
2) Proper cholesterol levels are very important as well as blood sugar levels.
3) The amount of excess weight one carries is a significant factor.
4) Exercise alone isn't good enough.
My Brothers, I want to encourage you to consider the above points and get your cholesterol checked at least yearly and move the numbers in the right direction.
This was posted on March 6, 2019 by Steve Maxwell.
1. Let children be children.
2. Childhood is the season for preparation for life.
Which do you believe is best? Which do you consistently practice as your raise your children?
This was posted on February 20, 2019 by Steve Maxwell.
Our country was founded because men were in pursuit of religious freedom. They desired to peacefully serve their God as they understood what the Bible taught. Many Englishmen suffered terribly in prison for being non-conformists to the Church of England. John Bunyan was one who spent twelve years in prison with much hardship to his family.
In 2019 the accusation has changed, but the concept lives. Today you could be called "intolerant" if you gently speak out against what God calls wrong. Each must choose who you will align with. There is no middle ground. "Let every man be fully persuaded in his own mind" (Romans 14:5b).


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Author Spotlight: Merc Fenn Wolfmoor
Published in Dec. 2015 (Issue 67) | 835 words | Related Story: Tomorrow When We See the Sun
Tell us a little about why you are so fascinated with robots and monsters.
For the robots, it's Star Trek and Beast Wars: Transformers. I watched re-runs of Star Trek: The Original Series and Star Trek: The Next Generation when I was a very Tiny!Merc and I loved Data and the Enterprise and any time there were robots on the screen. I wanted to watch everything that had robots in it after that. I got to see Beast Wars pretty much as it aired, and it was like the show was made for me—dinosaurs and robots and DINOSAUR ROBOTS. (I do remember some of the Transformers: G1 episodes from even earlier in my childhood, and that likely imprinted on me too!)
I'm not sure when I consciously realized the theme that seemed to run through shows or movies about destroying the robots/androids, or how they were an antagonistic force that had to be defeated. It always made me sad or frustrated. The way robots and androids and cyborgs can appear so very human, yet be different, or at least seen as different by the human characters, well . . . that clicked for me on a fundamental level. I've always struggled with social interaction and figuring out my own brain and wanting to understand/be understood by other people. ("How to Become a Robot in 12 Easy Steps" [scigentasy.com/how-to-become-a-robot] is very autobiographical.) So I latched on to the AIs and machines emotionally when understanding humans was so hard.
And the monsters? That definitely started when I first read Frankenstein, when I was like ten, after having seen the iconic 1931 film several years earlier and being very freaked out by the scene where the Creature is by the lake with the little girl. I adore Shelley's novel and this power dynamic that evolves between the various characters. The Creature's story resonated with me on such a gut-level that I couldn't see any of the classic monster movies (Wolf Man, King Kong, Creature From the Black Lagoon, The Mummy, Dracula, etc.) without feeling—sometimes almost unbearable—empathy for the monsters.
If all I ever continue to write is about robots and monsters, well, I'm totally okay with that. There's a lot of room to explore.
What was the initial spark for this particular cyborg story?
It was one of Mere's descriptions, actually. Several years ago, I had this distinct image of a cyborg cradling someone's head in a pool, and the tone of that image was so strange to me—intimate, yet sad and chilling. I didn't know what it belonged to for some time, though. Then at end of 2014 (when this was written), I got these snippets of description and the line "tomorrow when we see the sun" and everything in my storybrain just clicked. I knew where the image of the cyborg belonged, and as I teased out the different threads in the story, it all gelled together. (And then, of course, I had to write a whole bunch of other stories in this universe, because I love shiny things!)
Mere's emotional development is cleverly crafted and believable. It has human-like feelings but clearly is still an outsider. Yet its morals are recognizable, as is its ultimate sacrifice. Do you believe it is inevitable that a bio-machine consciousness such as Mere's would have human morals?
I don't necessarily know if they would correlate with human morals as we see them—I suspect it would depend somewhat on the basis of the programming that bio-machine consciousnesses evolved from. But I do think that with emotional intelligence would come a way to categorize things and likely develop an equivalent to morals or a moral/honor code as a way to decide how to handle life. (I'm not a scientist, though, so the nitty-gritty technical side of the question is rather beyond me.)
Why does Century hide her Sun Lord status until the end?
Sibling rivalry, probably. She's been the god of death for so long, and at this point in time, all the Sun Lords are starting to decay in different ways—she's not quite the power she once was, but she doesn't want the other Suns to know that.
You have created such a rich, complex world in the Principality: Seven Sun Lords, the peace treaty, the creation of cyborgs, eel-ships . . . any plans to revisit this world?
Yes! I have several short stories in various stages of completion, a novelette in revision, and I am working on a novel in this world. I'm very excited with the possibilities and room to explore more—past, present, future—that's unfolded in the Principality Suns universe.


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Eastern Atlantic: Bay of Biscay to Senegal, Madeira, Azores and the Canary Islands, including the Mediterranean (rare in northern Adriatic) and the Black Sea (as Scorpaena notata afimbria).
Common in rocky littoral habitats. Feeds on crustaceans and small fishes (Ref. 4570). Flesh is tasty and used in making 'bouillabaisse' (Ref. 12382).
Preferred temperature (Ref. 115969): 13.2 - 16.2, mean 14.6 (based on 182 cells).
Bayesian length-weight: a=0.01288 (0.01128 - 0.01471), b=3.02 (2.99 - 3.05), in cm Total Length, based on LWR estimates for this species (Ref. 93245).


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Epic Games has offered up a free, remastered version of XBLA release Shadow Complex for Windows PC.
The game can be downloaded now fromthe game's websitefor no cost, though it does require Epic's launcher to play.
The studio adds Shadow Complex on PC will only remain free for a limited time, suggesting it may eventually come to Steam and the like. No word on pricing, but the Xbox version currently runs $15.


Hello, and thank you for helping me out.
I'm new to hi-fi setups so please excuse if I don't provide enough/relevant information, so please do not hesitate to ask anything that might help you help me.
I do understand these are power ratings at different impedance loads, however it says 2 channel drive, what about a 5 or 7 channel setup such as the one I want? Is the drive still 95W @ 8 Ohm or 125 W @ 6 Ohm? This confuses me and makes me worry for reasons I'll elaborate now.
All are 6 Ohm speakers.
I am worried because both my Denon receiver and the receiver suggested by the expert at Yamaha exceed the nominal ratings of all the speakers, this is my main concern.
Also, if there's something I'm missing about the setup proposed and it will work fine with my receiver, I'd like to know how these compare to a Focal Audio Dome 5.1 speaker set.
Thank you for helping a newbie out.
Just be prudent with the volume button. It ultimately controls the power being delivered to your speakers. An amp that struggles to deliver power to a pair of speakers can be just as damaging as over driving your speakers.
The more amplifier channels on your avr you use, the lower the available power will be. I'm on a Marantz... if I use all 9 amp channels I might only see 60-70 w/ch instead of the 110 per 2 channels. You sometimes will se a spec that states, for example, 100w rms per ch, all channels driven. That means full power is available through each channel.
We love helping people here make sense of gear and guiding you through the process... if you want. Maybe his recommendation ends up being best for you in the end, but I would urge caution.
What's your full set up right now... speakers, etc? What's your focus and usage (music vs HT)? What are your goals for your rig?
AVRs of 95 vs 125 wpc (just to choose two numbers) are fairly similar, only a 1.2dB difference ....consider it takes a doubling of amp power to gain merely 3dB spl from your speakers. An ACD (all channels driven) rating is only so useful as the chance you're going to need to amplify all 7 channels simultaneously to their max is pretty much not a real world concern. You can look up various avr bench tests to see how much power drops from 1 or 2ch ratings to the 5 or 7 output tests, but more a sign of the strength of the overall single power supply behind all the amps.
Small differences in THD are relatively meaningless, too. It is said we really can't detect 1% THD (your speakers typically have greater THD than your amp, too).
1. You (like most people) are worried about the All Channels Driven (ACD) Power Requirement.
In the real world, you do NOT have to worry about this ACD.
ACD is for TESTING the amp- like a Stress Test.
2. Most speakers don't require as much power as many people would have you believe if the volume is safe. For most cases, most AVRs will have more than enough power. As already mentioned, just listen sensibly and protect your hearing.


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Ronan's Way, Blue Loop
(One review) on "Ronan's Way, Blue Loop"
A rare opportunity to access some of the most stunning scenery in the Glens of Antrim on foot. The Blue Loop is one of four walking routes through a truly inspiring landscape featuring the Glendun River, farmland, woodland scrub and peatland for a true taste of the countryside and the famous Glens.
I walked this early March, great walk. Not a soul about. Very steep slopes up to the top of the Glen and back down again. Strong waterproof footwear recommended. I added this to google maps and left some photos there as WalkNI doesnt now let me add photos to a walk. No phone signal. You walk past the Glendun river for some way. There are stiles at all fences, but you can also go through the gates. No dogs allowed. Carpark is gravel and can accommodate maybe 12 cars. A lot of the blue hike is on farm track, but its very wet. Felt like i was in the mournes. It can be windy here so pack warm clothes. A great walk to stretch the legs and test your fitness on the way up
Tom K 12th March 2020 at 11:22 am
Terrain Grass, farm track, muddy in part
Nearest Town Cushendun
Grid Reference D194310
Route Type Hill
Located on the McAuley Farm, a stretch of land in memory of Ronan McAuley, a True Glens man who had a dream that more people would explore and enjoy Glendun and the exquisite views of the land that he called home. These trails provide rare access to one of the stunning Nine Glens of Antrim, Glendun.
Ronan's Way is located on a working farm so please respect the family property, land and their ability to manage their farm on your visit, as this walk has only been made possible by their generosity.
Beginning at the carpark off the Glendun Rd you will find the trailhead panel and waymarker posts. This walk follows the blue waymarkers. This route takes you up a steeper farm track to Con na gCu and then across to the old 'Meadow' of Fear na gCapall and over to Tipan House.
The diversity of natural habitat (woodland, peatland, farmland and the river) in Glendun means that there is an abundance of wildlife to see. You may be lucky to spot some of our most impressive mammals such as the otter, fox and pine marten. There are lots of different bird species including siskins in the woodland, and grouse, skylarks and the occasional curfew higher up the mountain. There are a number of birds of prey in the skies such as the merlin, hen harrier and buzzard. There are also lots of wildflowers and insect species throughout the farm.
Please note as this is working farmland livestock may be present and the ground is often very mucky underfoot so walking boots are strongly recommended. A number of stiles are also present along all routes. As the walks are situated within a glen, steep sections are present on all walks however this makes for incredible views across the glen. A couple of benches are situated along the routes so you can sit back and enjoy a moment of contemplation as you spend time admiring the views.
Breath taking views of the Irish countryside and beyond to the Mull of Kintyre.
From Cushendun Caravan Park head along the Glendun Rd passing under the viaduct and continue along the Glendun Rd for approximately 1.5 miles where you will see a concrete bridge crossing into a field with a driveway directly opposite the bridge. Drive over the bridge and the carpark is in this field on the McAuley family farmland. You will see the waymarkers and trailhead panel here to begin your walk.
Dogs are not allowed.
Public toilets, picnic area, playground, and restaurants are available in the nearby village of Cushendun.
Ronan's Way


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DOE funds research work of Digital Assets in US
Vishal ParmarJanuary 11, 2019Last Updated: September 18, 2020
As per a leading news agency, DOE or the Department of Energy of the United States of America would be financing almost $4.8 million for research of crypto technologies including blockchain in US universities.
Particularly, the department of the office of energy for fossil has been behind this funding. Earlier last year, DOE released a notification of its interest in the funding of projects dealing in researches of latest emerging and developing technologies like blockchain and P2P for internet protocols with an intention to get raw data from sensors using fossil power generations. The particular systems developed, would be used to access data processed from the sensors and other unrecorded flow of information within networks for a sensor, distributed for power generation systems using fossil.
Peer-to-peer (P2P) networking is a distributed application architecture built upon the principle of the equality of participants. Commonly, P2P networks do not have dedicated servers, and every peer takes a part of the work. P2P systems have been used in many application domains but became popular after the launch of the P2P file sharing system called Napster. Today, P2P networks are known for being platforms for the development of cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin, Ether and many others.
In a special report, DOE stated that it looks forward to selecting almost 12 different projects from different areas for funding and currently it is planning as to how the funds would be allocated.
As per a report from Cointelegraph, earlier last December, Acciona Energía which is a Spain based energy company for renewable and is one of the largest renewable energy operators in the world would be in the process to make use of blockchain based technology for tracing generation of electricity.
Same time back, the government of South Korea's stated that it was looking forward to investing around $3.5 million in building a blockchain based power plant which would be virtual in the city of Busan, having second most population in the country. The plant would be integrating the production capacities of all the energy sources in order to stabilize generation of power.
Vishal Parmar
A realist, self-driven and persistent entrepreneur, Vishal Parmar is the CEO of VAP Group and the founder of CryptoNewsZ. At the helm of operations at one of the fastest-growing Blockchain and crypto websites in the world, Vishal found his first technology firm at the age of 19. Born with strong business acumen, he entered the blockchain and crypto space in 2015, when Bitcoin was estimated around $400. Apart from managing his various teams, the multifaceted Vishal likes to travel the world and explore various cuisines. He is available on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook. He can also be reached on [email protected] for all matters, published content or feedbacks related to CryptoNewsZ.
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Home Education SOA Retains Top Varsity Position
SOA Retains Top Varsity Position
Tathya Correspondent
Bhubaneswar: Siksha 'O' Anusandhan (SOA) maintained its position as the 20th best in the country and highest ranked in Odisha in the university category as the rankings in different categories of the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) for 2021 were released on Thursday.
SOA, which was granted Deemed to be University status in 2007, was placed in the 20th position in the NIRF 2020 rankings as well and now has been ranked among the top 25 universities in the country for the sixth consecutive occasion since the NIRF rankings were introduced by the Ministry of Education in 2016.
The rankings were released in a program in New Delhi by the Union minister for Education Dharmendra Pradhan.
Registering improvement, SOA moved to 37th rank in the country from 38th last year in the overall category while in engineering and technology category it was placed 32nd this year moving up two spots from 34th in 2020. In the category for medical colleges, SOA had moved to 21st this year (23rd last year) improving two places. In dental category, SOA was placed 14th in the country this year.
SOA continues to be the top institution in Odisha in the overall category as also in medical and dental categories. In engineering, it was placed third in the state behind National Institute of Technology, Rourkela and Indian Institute of Technology, Bhubaneswar.
Institute of Technical Education and Research (ITER) is SOA's faculty of engineering and technology while Institute of Medical Sciences and SUM Hospital and Institute of Dental Sciences are the Deemed to be University's faculty of medical sciences and dental sciences.
The NIRF rankings were based on different parameters including teaching and learning resources, research and professional practice, graduation outcome, outreach and inclusivity and perception.
The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) had re-accredited SOA with the highest grade while programs of its faculty of engineering and technology have been accredited by the prestigious Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), USA.
Nine different institutions function under the SOA umbrella offering 95 academic programs in engineering and technology, medical sciences, dental sciences, management sciences, hospital administration, pharmaceutical sciences, biotechnology, nursing, hospitality and tourism management, legal studies and agricultural sciences.
SOA Vice-Chancellor Prof. Ashok Kumar Mahapatra congratulated the Deans, faculty members, researchers and other employees of the university for their dedicated effort which had earned the university a prestigious rank nationally.
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Q: MYSQL function creation syntax error I am trying to create a query to return the number of working days in between 2 days but while trying to create a function it is giving below error.
ERROR 1064 (42000) at line 1: You have an error in your SQL syntax; check the manual that corresponds to your MySQL server version for the right syntax to use near '' at line 5
Kindly help me on this, this is the first ever MySQL function I wrote. Currently, I am unable to figure it out where I did wrong and also if there is any scope for improvement let me know.
CREATE FUNCTION getNumOfDays (order_num_input INT)
RETURNS INT
DETERMINISTIC
BEGIN
  DECLARE total_days INT;

  SET total_days = 0;

  /* To get the id, end_date, actual_end_date and getting num of days between start date and end date of the table based on provided order number */
  SELECT case when datediff(end_date, start_date) = 0 then 1 else datediff(end_date, start_date) end INTO total_days
    FROM order
    WHERE order_num = order_num_input;

  RETURN total_days;
END

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All of the over 180 rooms are large, all have kitchenettes, and provide gorgeous views of the Bell Channel Bay. You can walk to the Port Lucaya square or take a quick water taxi from your hotel to the beach. Relax and Take a dip in one of the 3 pools or grab a bite at one of the 2 restaurants. Perfect option for students, great location, awesome vacation.


The inclusion of G protein-independent pathways in future ligand screening procedures will certainly help to deorphanize further orphan 7TM proteins. However, additional strategies may be necessary to deorphanize all remaining orphans. Accumulating evidence indicates that transfection of a single receptor cDNA into fibroblastic cell lines (typically CHO cells) may not always be sufficient for functional expression. The majority of GPCRs exist as dimers (or higher oligomers). This includes self-association into homodimers and association between different GPCRs into heterodimers. Heterodimer formation has been most extensively studied for non-orphan GPCRs demonstrating the reciprocal influence of heterodimerization on the functional properties of both protomers. Interestingly, several of the known heterodimers include also orphan 7TM proteins (Fig. 7.3)  . The first and most extensively studied heterodimer that is composed of an orphan and a non-orphan GPCR is the obligatory metabotropic y-aminobutyric acid B (GABAb) receptor heterodi-mer. A functional GABAB receptor is composed of two homologous subunits called GABAbi and GABAb2 [74-76]. Whereas GABAbi provides ligand binding, the orphan GABAB2 7TM protein promotes efficient trafficking of GABAB1 to the cell surface and G protein coupling  . An intracellular endoplasmic reticulum retention signal on GABAB1, which prevents GABAB1 from reaching the cell surface by itself, is masked in the GABAB1/GABAB2 heterodimer.
A similar configuration has been reported for the T1R taste receptors. T1R1 and T1R2, originally discovered as orphans, have subsequently been deorpha-nized by the discovery of T1R3 , their obligatory heterodimerization partner. Whereas T1R./T1R3 heterodimers respond rather to sweet stimuli such as aspartame, the T1R1/T1R3 heterodimer responds to the umami taste of L-glutamate [78, 79]. Within these heterodimers, T1R1 and T1R2 bind their respective ligands with their large extracellular domain, whereas T1R3 is devoid of any ligand binding capacity [78-80].


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Bus firm warns of new measures to ensure students wear face masks following complaints
There have also been concerns among parents about overcrowding
A First Kernow bus used on student routes
A number of parents and students have contacted Cornwall Live with concerns about overcrowding and a lack of face masks being worn on buses transporting students to and from Truro College.
First Kernow – which runs the bus service – has said it is now considering "other measures" to ensure students wear face coverings.
One father told us: "I am completely dismayed! Most of the kids aren't wearing face masks on the bus and the bus is often running over capacity with students standing. This is totally unacceptable and something needs to be done."
The mother of a student, who also wanted to remain anonymous, emailed us, saying: "I have been complaining to them since September about how the college buses are overcrowded.
"The college students' (of which one of them is my daughter) anxiety levels are through the roof as they are forced to use the college buses in overcrowded situations, no distancing rules, they are no longer able to catch 'any' bus with their bus passes and sometimes have to stand for a journey of over an hour.
"I paid £210 for just one term for this bus pass and I feel that my child is at risk with COVID being more prevalent again now."
Truro College and bus companies respond to concerns over student travel
Cornwall Council acts on parents' school bus complaints
One of the students who messaged Cornwall Live on Facebook said: "I have been genuinely shocked at how crammed the buses are.
"I have to catch the bus to get to college as I can't drive. About 10 minutes after I got on the bus it was completely full. Every single seat was occupied including the one next to me and there were students crammed together in the aisles, there was no room to social distance. Plus only about 10% of the students were wearing face masks and they were not being told to by the driver (excluding those with exceptions of course)."
Truro College wrote to parents earlier this month, stating "Face coverings should be worn on all buses unless an exemption certificate is carried.
"Drivers report, and our observations confirm, that students arrive wearing a face covering but then remove it once on board. This is difficult to control.
"We are happy for any driver to refuse travel to a student not wearing a face covering, unless exempt for medical reasons. In college, we have messages prominently displayed reminding students of the requirement to wear face coverings when aboard buses."
Kenwyn building at the Truro and Penwith College campus in Truro (Image: Lilly Lewarne Architects)
First Kernow, which runs the Truro College bus service, has stated that other measures may have to be considered to ensure students wear masks.
A spokesperson for the company said: "The COVID regulations requiring people to wear face coverings while using public transport, unless they are exempt, apply to the college routes as these are registered journeys.
"Our drivers are reporting a good level of compliance during boarding and alighting the bus, but we are aware there is a tendency amongst students to remove their face coverings during the journey.
"The college has reminded students that they must wear a face covering for the entire journey, and our college-based supervisor has also issued reminders. Other measures are currently being considered.
"The regulations are clear and wearing a mask during this pandemic should very much be a personal responsibility. This is especially relevant with the current heightened COVID restrictions affecting parts of the country and the fine for failing to wear a face mask has doubled from £100 to £200."
First also responded to concerns about overcrowding.
The spokesperson added: "Based on extensive arrival and departure passenger counts which have taken place over the past few weeks, we're confident that sufficient seating capacity is being provided on the dedicated routes. The issue [with passengers standing] appears to be that students are not always occupying all available seats."
He added: "We would like to reassure customers that since the start of the pandemic our staff has worked tirelessly to make bus travel as safe as possible.
"Every part of our business, including our offices, engineering facilities, our fleet and all our operational processes have been rigorously reviewed, and each area now has bespoke measures with coronavirus in mind.
"We enhanced our daily cleaning regime with intensified spot cleaning of objects and surfaces using a virucide. In addition to the daily clean, every vehicle is being treated with long-lasting protection.
"Measures to increase air ventilation and introduce social distancing measures on our vehicles have been implemented, and we provided extensive information to customers what they can do to contribute to a safer public transport.
"As a result of our comprehensive efforts to make public transport as safe as possible we've been successful in obtaining Visit Britain's 'Good to Go' kitemark."
Truro and Penwith College


Mode of Trekking : On Lodge basis.
Highest altitude : 5,545 meters at Kalapathar.
Trek duration : 20 days.
Total Trip : 25 days.
I Love Trekking Nepal offers you expert guidance to Everest Base Camp via the traditional route. Many trekkers find this journey through the Solu Khumbu district, with its contrasts of culture and scenery, the most enjoyable part of the trip. At elevations comparable to that of Namche Bazaar, the trail winds through lush river valley, blue pine forests and rhododendron forests, with spectacular mountains views. Beyond Lukla, the legendary hospitality of the Sherpa people welcomes you. The high point is Kalapathar for breathtaking views of peaks and glaciers.
Day 02 : Kathmandu half day city tour.
Day 03 : Drive to Jiri (Over Night).
Day 04 : Trek to Shivalaya.
Day 05 : Trek to Bhandar (Chyangma).
Day 06 : Trek to Sete.
Day 07 : Trek to Junbesi.
Day 08 : Rest day at Junbesi side excursion.
Day 09 : Trek to Nunthala (Manidingma).
Day 10 : Trek to Bupsa Danda.
Day 11 : Trek to Surkhe.
Day 12 : Trek to Phakding.
Day 13 : Namche Bazaar.
Day 14 : Rest Day at Namche Bazaar.
Day 16 : Trek to Dingboche.
Day 17 : Trek to Loboche via Dugla.
Day 18 : Trek to Everest Base back to Gorapshep over night.
Day 19 : Trek to Pheriche after Kalapathar Sumit.
Day 20 : Trek to Thyangboche.
Day 21 : Trek to Monjo.
Day 22 : Trek to Lukla.
Day 23 : Fly Lukla-Kathmandu.
Day 24 : Shoping day.


The guys at DP Customs have a knack for creating hard-tail custom motorcycles that annihilate the stereotypes usually associated with the Harley based bobber/chopper genre.
We covered the DP Naked Café bike a few months back as well as the DP Super Sano Beach Cruiser, both are unique motorcycles that even the most staunch anti-Harley man would happily welcome into his garage.
The Mele follows this trend admirably, based around a rebuilt 1000cc Ironhead V-Twin, a hand formed frame, a very cool looking torpedo oil tank mounted under the seat, an X-exhaust system, sticky Pirelli rubber front and back, a mini-spoiler on the back, powder coated rims and a long list of smaller custom elements.
Jarrod and Justin at DPC were aiming to create a bike with shades of both vintage drag bikes and the original café racers, I think they've done a great job, if you agree and you've got $19,000 burning a hole in your pocket, the Mele could be yours.