Although there is always a chance that certain times or presenters could change, a new, detailed agenda for the Labor Relations Conference is now available. If you haven't done so already, please register as soon as possible.
Maintaining a traveling worker's benefit coverage when he or she is on the road.
Fringe benefit reciprocity was intended to operate quietly below the surface, but occasionally employers get drawn in.
Many contractors only think about fringe benefit reciprocity if they are sending workers into another jurisdiction and wonder where they should pay the workers' fringe benefit contributions. But often, one or more of a contractors' employees are already utilizing the opportunity afforded by the Electrical Industry Pension and Health & Welfare Reciprocal Agreements to maintain their benefits in their "home" funds without the contractor knowing, or for that matter needing to know.
When a contractor contacts the referral office for applicants, the union may refer workers whose "home local" is in another area. These workers may want to continue to fund the pension plan they have already vested in or to maintain health insurance for themselves or family back in the area where their permanent home is located. If they wish to do this, they will have gone online, signed into the "Reciprocity" website, and authorized the benefit funds where they are working to send all contributions the site funds receive back to their home funds. Clean, efficient, and totally transparent to the contractor who need only make contributions to the site local plans for workers employed in the site local. The contractor has no role or responsibility under this arrangement.
When a contractor sends current employees into another jurisdiction under the National Agreement on Employee Portability – the standard portability language – the contractor needs to pay into the site local funds on those employees according to the CBA that covers the area where the work is performed. If his employees wish to have those contributions returned home, the employees must go on line and direct the site trust funds to reciprocate the money to their home funds.
The site local CBA requires the employer to pay to the site funds. This imposes an ERISA obligation on the employer to pay into the site local funds. If a contractor decides unilaterally to pay directly to a worker's home fund, he is in violation of the site local CBA and ERISA. Even though the contractor has paid into an employee's home fund, the contractor may still be found delinquent during an audit conducted by the site local funds and have to pay a second time. Similarly, the home local plans may not be permitted under the law or their own rules to receive contributions for work done under a different CBA.
Contractors often have an issue with the way this works, especially for short term jobs, when the employee is a "service" employee working in multiple locations regularly, or when the benefit payments in the site area are so different from the home area the worker may lose a benefit.
In Part 2, we will look at how these issues present themselves and how to mitigate them as much as possible.


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Summary of "Shelf life extension of vacuum packaged chilled beef in the Chinese supply chain. A feasibility study."
Arbitrary microbiological limits or noticeable organoleptic decline are mainly used to define the shelf life of vacuum packaged chilled beef (VPCB). Excellent temperature control is critical to enable a long shelf life. The robustness of export supply chains was tested by sending Australian VPCB (striploins) to three Chinese destinations and a CONTROL (Brisbane, Australia) treatment (~-1 °C). Data loggers monitored temperature during storage and meat biochemistry (pH, color, weep), aerobic plate counts, lactic acid bacteria, total volatile basic nitrogen (TVB-N) and sensory changes were measured 84, 98, 120 and 140 days postslaughter. Temperature was generally well maintained and sensory scores were not indicative of spoilage. Microbial counts did not increase from 84 to 140 days, however TVB-N increased with time and was a better predictor of sensory attributes. TVB-N was below the limit of 15 mg/100 g in all CONTROL samples but most Chinese samples exceeded this value. This study demonstrated that extended shelf life is feasible with excellent temperature control.
Effect of superchilled storage on shelf life and quality characteristics of M. longissimus lumborum from Chinese Yellow cattle.
Comparative Evaluation on the Quality and Shelf life of Atlantic Salmon (Salmo salar L.) Filets Using Microwave and Conventional Pasteurization in Combination with Novel Packaging Methods.
Diversity and anaerobic growth of Pseudomonas spp. isolated from modified atmosphere packaged minced beef.
Active modified atmosphere packaging of yellow bell pepper for retention of physico-chemical quality attributes.
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Q: Send email trough different servers with same domain I have a dedicated server (Ubuntu 10.04 LTS) with a web application that has a module for sending emails that is slowing down the app.
The current structure is as follow:
Virtual Machine 1 (Application)
    Domain: app.domain.com
    IP: X.X.X.X
(I Have setup A records and MX records in /etc/bind/db.domain.com correctly)
But I need to escalate, so the structure should be:
Virtual Machine 1 (Application)
    Domain: app.domain.com
    IP: X.X.X.X
Virtual Machine 2 (Email1)
    Domain: email1.domain.com
    IP: Y.Y.Y.Y
Virtual Machine 3 (Email2)
    Domain: email2.domain.com
    IP: Z.Z.Z.Z
The question is: How to set up MX records on /etc/bind of each Virtual Machine so I can deliver emails with 'domain.com'.
VM 2 and 3 must have same domain as VM 1 but different subdomain and different IP. The problem is that I need to set up MX records on VM2 and VM3 to send emails with domain.com.

A: From what you write, I guess you want to achieve something like this
                                 +---> mail1 <---+
example.com <---> domain.com <---|               |--- appserver
                                 +---> mail2 <---+

The domain on which you send your mails is configured on the mailserver and is not determined by the DNS records. You have to explicitly the Mailserver to send mails on "@domain.com"
For receiving mails you need the MX records like this
domain.com  IN  MX  10  mail1.domain.com
domain.com  IN  MX  10  mail2.domain.com

If you prefer one server you can set the priority on this server higher.

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In the event that something goes wrong with Voxel8 printer, the following section will help you remedy certain known predicaments.
If you encounter an issue with your printer that is not listed below; please contact us via the live chat on the support.voxel8.co website, or submit a support ticket so that we can help you resolve your issue.
The following are some common hardware issues you may encounter when operating the Voxel8 Developer's Kit printer and how to resolve them.
My build plate has ripped blue tape and it's causing issues.
My Voxel8 Printer won't jog to a new build plate position when I use the direction keys in the Control Interface.
Large Plastic deposit is attached to the FFF nozzle.
Filament breaks off in feeding tube.
Silver has dried and is clogging the nozzle tip, or silver tip has accidentally been bent.
My laser alignment process always aborts with an error message? What is going on?
Plastic prints do not stick well to the build plate, or prints do not stick at all.
Print is stuck to the build plate.
Not enough thermoplastic is dispensed.
Not enough silver is dispensed.
Material flow is stopped and being ground by the filament feeder causing a "clicking" noise at the top of the print head.
Machine makes rattling noises during operation.
The FFF extruder nozzle is dragging on printed objects.
The Voxel8 Control Interface does not respond to commands.
The alignment process keeps failing. What am I doing wrong? How do I fix it?
I am having issues activating my Voxel8 Printer on my network.
Common issues for Print Failures.
The first layer of plastic in my print does not adhere to build plate.
I am getting hersey kiss like structures in my silver trace? How do I address this?
Weak printed parts, or delimination.
Removing the old tape from the build plate and reapplying a fresh new, level piece of tape is best in this situation. Your shipping box contains a package of 20. For information on how to apply them, check out the walkthrough.
See Picture 000: New build tape square.
You must first click the home button to enable manually jogging through the Control Interface (see Picture 001). Once you have done that, you should be able to manually jog the print head around the build plate.
Picture 001: Clicking the home button on the Voxel8 Control Interface enables the jogging mechanism.
If you run into a situation when a large amount of thermoplastic is attached to the end of the nozzle, you will need to fix this before printing. To do this follow the steps below.
WARNING: YOU SHOULD NOT TOUCH THE EXTRUDER HOT-END DURING THIS PROCEDURE -AT ANY POINT- AS IT IS HEATED.
1. Heat the FFF extruder by using the Control Interface and hitting the "Set" button (see Picture 002).
Picture 002: Clicking the home button on the Voxel8 Control Interface enables the jogging mechanism.
2. Wait till the extruder heats up to it's melting point (e.g. PLA is approximately 200 ºC) as pictured in the Voxel8 Control Interface (see Picture 003).
Picture 003: The hot-end is now up to temperature.
3. Once the extruder is heated, the plastic deposit will likely start to drop from the nozzle end (see Picture 004).
Picture 004: The plastic debris has melted on the extruder tip.
4. At this point, carefully remove the plastic from the nozzle tip using tweezers, or something other than your hand onto the build plate below (see Picture 005). You want to remove as much excess material as possible from the tip of the extruder nozzle.
Picture 005: The plastic debris on the build plate.
5. Clean and dispose of the plastic debris that was deposited on the build plate (see Picture 006a & 006b). For PLA and ABS that do not contain any silver, you can dispose of plastic through normal recycling means.
Picture 006a: Cured silver on build tape.
Picture 006b: Cured silver on build tape (close up).
In certain environmental conditions, some thermoplastic has tendency to retain or expel water. Once you open a package of filament from its plastic bag it can become more brittle over an extended amount of time.
If your filament breaks off during printing you may need to remove pieces from the extruder and the guide tube that runs the length of the back of the machine. If you filament breaks, it's important to stop any active print job as to prevent any kind of extruder jam which is more challenging to fix. We recommend pausing the print if you notice any breaks from the spool while you diagnosis the problem.
1. Pause or stop the machine prior to fixing the problem to stop the machine progressing into a possible extruder jam situation (see Picture 007 or Picture 008).
Picture 007: Pausing the printer via the touch panel.
Picture 008: Pausing the printer via Control Interface.
2. Identify the break(s) points in the filament.
Picture 009: The filament has broken inside of the guide tube and must be fixed.
4. Remove the guide tube from the FFF Extruder, and set aside, while still attached to the printer at the rear.
5. Remove the filament following the instructions in our Unloading Filament Guide.
6. Upon unloading, reinsert the filament within the guide tube, and follow our Loading Filament Guide.
It is important to inspect every red nozzle that is attached to the Voxel8 syringe barrel cartridges. We recommend you use a new nozzle for every print job, as any dried silver can cause failed prints or other issues. Common examples are unclean nozzles (see Picture 010a) and slightly damaged tips (see Picture 010b).
Picture 010a: A red nozzle tip that was not getting enough wiping solvent, and will cause silver print errors.
Picture 010b: A red nozzle tip that is slightly damaged at the end point.
Hold the nozzle up to the light if you have trouble seeing if a syringe has dried silver clogged the end point (see Picture 011), otherwise it is likely viable to use for printing (see Picture 012).
Picture 011: Bad Nozzle: No light is shining through the end point at the bottom. It is likely clogged with cured silver.
Picture 012: Good Nozzle tip: Light is visible at the nozzle tip so it should be viable for use (as long as it is not bent).
My nozzle was been damaged and is bent or warped. What should I do?
If the nozzle appears to be bent or warped (see Picture 013) you should dispose of it and use a brand new nozzle from the box supplied to you from Voxel8.
NOTE: Using a suspect used nozzle may cause printer failures, so avoid it all costs. It's always better to use a new nozzle.
If you require more nozzle tips, you can purchase them from Voxel8 at the following address: http://store.voxel8.co.
Picture 013: Red Nozzle is obviously bent, perhaps due to a collision with a printed part or other object.
Do not touch the machine or get in the way of the laser profilometer during the bed leveling and silver alignment process (see Picture 014). Any slight vibration, or physical touch might throw off the calibration of the machine.
Picture 014: Laser Distance Ranger Finder being interfered with.
Before the laser alignment process, it's best to close the clear acrylic Voxel8 Printer cover (see Picture 015), so that it is not possible to get in the way of the alignment process and the laser as it does its distance scanning of the printer bed area.
Picture 015: Voxel8 Developer's Kit Printer with closed cover.
Be sure to remove all debris from the back of the bed area (see Picture 016) as this is used during the laser ranging process. Any debris will throw off the alignment and the alignment script will fail (see Picture 017).
Picture 016: The Voxel8 printing area has been cleaned of debris and most tools.
Picture 017: Error Screen that displays when the Alignment procedure fails.
If you are having issues getting parts to adhere to the build plate, you should check the following.
Are you using the supplied blue tape applied to the surface of your aluminum build plate (see Picture 018)?
Picture 018: Blue tape on the Voxel8 build plate.
Do you have blue tape applied to your build plate? Is it deteriorated and/or worn in areas (see Picture 019A & B)? A = rips, B = very worn and lacks adhesion.
Picture 019 A & B: An (older generation) build plate has torn or worn areas which are problematic for printing.
Are you using a 3rd party adhesive layer (see Picture 020) on the build plate (e.g. Buildtak)? Have you read their documentation on application and usage? Have you contacted that vendor?
Picture 020: (Older generation) Build plate has BuildTak (tm) applied to it instead of blue tape.
Have you recently leveled your build plate (see Picture 021) using the Voxel8 Control Interface?
Picture 021: Build plate leveling.
Have you properly selected the right thermoplastic material you are working with (see Picture 022a)? And supplied the right melting temperature in the Voxel8 Control Interface? In Picture 022, we have selected the PLA presets for printing standard Voxel8 provided thermoplastic filament.
Picture 022a: Thermoplastic material selection in the Voxel8 Control Interface.
Are you using ABS? Are you heating the build plate in the Voxel8 Control Interface? Verify that the build plate is heated in the Temperature panel (see Picture 023b) found in the Voxel8 Control Interface, or look on the front panel interface for the information.
Picture 023b: Heated build plate toggle in Voxel8 Control Interface.
Are you using Voxel8 supplied filament (see Picture 024a), or a 3rd party vendor (see Picture 024b)? If the latter, you could possibly to try to print the thermoplastic on another machine to verify if the material is source of the problem.
Picture 024a: The Voxel8 supplied thermoplastic filament (0.75kg spool of 1.75mm PLA).
Picture 024b: A 3rd Party vendor supplied thermoplastic filament (1kg spool of 1.75mm). Not recommended for printing.
CAUTION: Be careful when removing parts from the build plate using sharp tools such as your putty knife.
Removing parts by hand from the build plate is not recommended, since a.) you may damage your part and/or b.) you may mistakenly touch a heated build plate (if it is turned on). We recommend using the supplied metal spatula, or one that you supply from your own toolset.
If a printed object is tough to remove from the build plate using your hand, use a metal spatula, or the included putty knife to help apply leverage between the blue painter's tape on top of the build plate and underneath the bottom of your 3D printed part.
If your print has no electronic components in it and it is a small build then it is fine to carefully remove the part while the build plate is still attached to the bed area (see Picture 025).
Picture 025: Removing a print from the build plate using a flat edge spatula.
If your print does have electronic components in it, we recommend that you remove the build plate and place it on a flat, solid surface to help pry the part off the build plate (see Picture 026). Use one hand to hold the build plate, and the other with the tool to remove the print, applying very gentle side to side wiggle and pressure to work your way under the part before pushing it underneath more of the print. At a point you should be able to grab the part and carefully remove it by hand without the pry tool.
Picture 026: Using the supplied putty knife to remove a print from an (older generation) Voxel8 build plate.
Pro tip: If you have trouble removing the print from the build plate using the putty knife or metal spatula, then you might carefully use a razor blade to help pry underneath and pop the print off the build plate.
1. Check to make sure that thermoplastic filament is being feed into the Printer.
2. Also check to make sure that the correct melting temperature is set in the Voxel8 Control Interface for PLA, ABS, or other materials you might be using (see Picture 027).
Picture 027: Check the material melting point and selection in the user interface.
3. Be sure to recheck the build plate for proper leveling (see Picture 028). Re-leveling the build plate ensures that the FFF extruder nozzles is neither too far, not too close during the thermoplastic dispensing process.
Picture 028: Re-leveling the build plate.
Sometimes prints can lack the correct amount of silver dispensed due to some common scenarios (see Picture 029). Common problems include: dirty nozzles (A), empty silver syringe (B), air pressure issue, or a possible failing pneumatic pump (C).
Picture 029: Silver dispensing diagnostics custom image.
You should first check the nozzle tip to make sure it is clear and free of debris or dried silver.
Next you should remove and check your silver cartridge, to make sure you have material remaining in the chamber. Also check to make sure it is not dried out.
Ensure that you are using the correct configuration for the conductive ink that is loaded in the machine. Check Dashboard to make sure that the print job was sliced with the configuration that matches the ink loaded.
If both of these items are not the issue, then you should contact Customer Service and allow us to help you troubleshoot the issue.
IMPORTANT NOTE: You should check out our article on Skipping and Stripping before you proceed further with diagnosis and attempt to troubleshoot.
1. Stop, or pause, any active print immediately, either through the front touch panel interface (see Picture 030), or through the Voxel8 Control Interface (see Picture 031).
2. Heat the extruder to the melting point of the thermoplastic (e.g. PLA =~ 200 C) if it is not already heated (see Picture 032).
Picture 032: B. Heat the extruder to the correct melting point of material you are using( e.g. =~ 200 C for PLA).
3. Loosen the guide mount from the FFF extruder (see Picture 033) and make it so you can see the filament depress level on the top of the extruder.
Picture 033: C. Loosen the top filament guide mount from the top of the extruder.
4. Once the temperature is at melting point, carefully depress the lever (see Picture 034) and then pull the filament up to remove it from the extruder head.
Picture 034: D. Depress the top filament release lever.
6. Once you have the filament in hand, you should use one hand to pull the filament and the other hand to keep the spool from dispensing too much. You want to carefully examine how much friction is on the filament from the bay by pushing and pulling it (see Picture 035).
Picture 035: E. Determine if the filament can freely spin.
The Developer's Kit is makes squeaking noises.
If the machine starts to make any squeaking noises it could be a sign that your Printer requires lubricant (see Picture 036). You should identify the location of the noise, first. The threaded z-axis rod (see Picture 037) is a legitimate area to lubricate if it is causing abnormal operating noise.
Picture 036: Synthetic grease for z-axis.
If the noise persists after lubricating your Developer's Kit printer, then you should contact Customer Support immediately so we can help.
You should power off the machine as soon as possible and contact customer support.
If the rattling is minimal, you should try to identify the source of the noise.
Clear off all items from underneath the printer build plate, near the filament bin area. The printer should be free and clear of anything that could vibrate.
Next, try to locate the area the rattling is coming from.
If you can't easily identify the root cause, then Contact Support and let us know the location of the rattle so we can help you further diagnosis and fix the problem, before servicing the machine.
This may indicate that the printer head is too low and that the bed is not properly leveled (see Picture 038).
Picture 038: Previously printed objects are dragged.
A.) check to make sure that the bed area is clean of silver and plastic debris.
B. ) Check to ensure that the metal cantilevers are properly installed in left and right slots on the bed, underneath the build plate. Also make sure they are no longer taped down.
Picture 039: Alignment process failing as reported from the touchscreen interface.
If you are having issues getting your Voxel8 Printer activated through your network, you should make sure that the machine is plugged into an active ethernet port (see Picture 040), or that you have configured your WiFi connection correctly (see Setting up Network Configuration).
You should test the connect without the printer with a normal computer plugged into your ethernet jack to help c the issue.
Picture 040: Voxel8 Printer is plugged into an ethernet port.
In the following screens, the Voxel8 printer is having issues connecting and displays a "half world" icon indicating failure to connect (see Picture 041). When the printer is connected correctly, it will display a full world icon in the top right corner of the front touch screen of the Voxel8 printer (see Picture 042).
Picture 041: Voxel8 Printer is not connected to the network.
Picture 042: Voxel8 Printer is connected correctly to a network (i.e. solid world icon).
If problems persist, it could be a firewall preventing your machine from talking to the externally, and cloud based servers. You should contact your local IT administrator and make sure that port 80 is open and not blocked for HTTP web traffic.
a.) need to re-calibrate and align the build plate (see Picture 043), b.) filament is not up to temperature (see Picture 044).
Picture 043: Re-calibrating the build plate is needed.
Picture 044: Filament is not up to correct temperature.
The nozzle is too close or too far away and the bed needs to be re-leveling (see Picture 045 & 046).
Adhesive layer needs to be replaced (see Picture 046).
Picture 045: Nozzle is too close to build plate and plastic is not being dispensed.
Picture 046: Build tape needs to be replaced. Nozzle may have been too close to build plate.
I am getting hershey kiss like structures in my silver trace? How do I address this?
During the printing process, your silver trace might exhibit more some cone like deposits at end points of the dispensing of material (see Picture 047). This is normal behavior, however if it becomes extreme then please contact Voxel8.
Picture 047: "Hershey Kiss" effect on printed parts with silver trace.
Sometimes the issue can be as simple as a improperly loaded filament or a skipping or stripping event with debris inside the FFF extruder.
We do not recommend performing this, but there is the Cold Pull technique for FFF/FDM extruders.
NOTE: We only recommend this technique ONLY if you are an experienced 3D Printer operator and have performed this technique before. Disassembling the extruder is not recommended.
In the event that you cannot unblock your extruder, you can have to have it serviced by us. Please contact us and specify that you're having issues with your extruder and we will issue an RMA.
During the printing process, a print may become delaminated from the build plate (see Picture 048). This can happen for a number of reasons. Some of the most common are: a.) worn build tape b.) incorrect temperature settings for the material printed c.) incorrect build plate alignment, d.) the build plate is not fully secured within its base.
Picture 048: A printed part has become delaminated from the build plate.
The following are some commonly known software issues you may encounter while operating the Voxel8 Developer's Kit Platform and how to resolve them. In the event you run into a software bug, please report it to the Voxel8 team so that we can fix the issue.
Touch Panel is frozen or not responding.
Reconnect error message within the touch panel.
I've forgotten my account info. How do I recover my password for the Voxel8 dashboard?
The touch panel is displaying an error that says "Webpage not available" and reloading it does not seem to fix the problem. What can I do?
If the touch panel on the Voxel8 Printer becomes unresponsive, you should attempt to control the machine from the Voxel8 Control Interface. First you should try disconnecting and then reconnecting from the front panel (see Picture 049a).
Picture 049a: Disconnecting the Printer.
Secondly, you should try disconnecting and reconnecting a few times from the Control Interface (see Picture 049b).
Picture 049b: Disconnecting and Reconnecting to the Printer from the touch screen.
Lastly, if that fails, then you should power the cycle using the on/off button on the back of the machine as a last resort (see Picture 050).
Picture 050: Printer is not responding to touch interface control.
If the Voxel8 Control Interface stops responding, then you should attempt to disconnect and reconnect using the front panel display (see Picture 049b), or via OctoPrint (see Picture 051).
If that fails, then you should resort to power cycling the machine from the on/off button on the back of the Printer.
Picture 051: Disconnect the Voxel8 Printer using the Voxel8 Control Interface.
Occasionally you will receive this error message (see Picture 052) on the Voxel8 Developer's Kit Front Panel display. You will need to click the "Reconnect" button when it occurs.
You will need to disconnect and reconnect through the Voxel8 Control Interface (see Picture 053). You may need to do this a few times.
Picture 053: Disconnecting and Reconnecting in the Voxel8 Control Interface.
In the event you lose your password for the Voxel8 dashboard, you can recover it by going to the forget password page (see Picture 054), and sending it to the email address you used to register with.
Picture 054: Forgot password page.
2. Enter in your email address and click the "Send Reset Instructions" button (see Picture 055).
Picture 055: Submitting the "Forgot Password" page fields.
3. Click the "Change my password" link contained in the email sent to reset your password to something you will remember (see Picture 056).
Picture 056: The password email confirmation.
1. First click on the reload link on the web page presented via the touch screen interface (see Picture 057).
2. If that does not fix the problem, then try power cycling the machine using the physical on/off switch on the back left of the Voxel8 printer. If you are still having trouble after performing both of these actions, please contact support.
Picture 057: "Webpage not available" error screen displayed on the Voxel8 Developer's Kit touch display.
The following are some common issues and resolutions involving materials (e.g. thermoplastic PLA or Voxel8 conductive silver ink provided with your Voxel8 Developer's Kit printer.
I can't seem to print clear PET filament with the Voxel8 Printer.
The following is a comparison of various z-heights for printed silver to help you troubleshoot your printer for optimal results using the alignment process (see Picture 058a-c).
If the silver is ever too low (see Picture 058b) or too high (see Picture 058c), then you should run the alignment procedure again.
Below is an example of a calibrated trace (see Picture 058a).
Picture 058a: Optimal silver trace has been printed (A).
Below is an example of a printed calibrated trace that is too high. Note the "wavy/ripple" effect in the trace, because the nozzle is too high during printing (see Picture 058b). Running alignment again is recommended.
Picture 058b: Silver trace is too high (B).
In Picture 058c, the silver trace might too low, and is causing the nozzle to flatten the trace. Running the alignment is needed.
Picture 058c: Silver trace is too low and is producing a flatter trace (C).
The following is a comparison of various z-heights for printed thermoplastic to help you calibrate your printer for optimal results using the alignment procedure (see Picture 059a-c).
Below (see Picture 059a), we see a close to optimal printed trace. Alignment appears to be dialed in.
Picture 059a: A close to optimal printed trace dispensed onto the plastic (A).
In Picture 059b, we see the effects of printing silver too high, which consists of wavy/rippling effect within the trace. Running alignment again is recommended.
Picture 059b: The plastic printed fine, but the silver trace is too high (i.e. wavy output) (B).
In Picture 059c, we see an example of printing a bit too low with silver. Running alignment again is recommended.
Picture 059c: The printed silver trace may be a bit low (C).
I can't seem to print clear or very transparent filament with the Voxel8 Printer.
This is a known issue and we're looking into it. Unfortunately at this time you must use a non-clear PET to print with the Voxel8 Developer's Kit Printer. Translucent or semi-opaque thermoplastic materials (see Picture 060) may cause issues with the laser profilometer.
IMPORTANT NOTE: We recommend using the Voxel8 Printer filament. Using 3rd party thermoplastic may cause print failures.
Picture 060: Translucent or semi-opaque filament.


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First civic amenity in Abu Dhabi to promote waste segregation at source
The Center of Waste Management – Abu Dhabi (Tadweer) has opened its first civic amenity for recyclable waste next to Khalidiyah Park in Abu Dhabi in a bid to promote community participation in segregating waste at source
A civic amenity for recyclable waste is a residential facility that allows the public to participate in the segregation of recyclable waste through allocating coloured bins for different types of wastes and reusable materials.
The opening ceremony was attended by HE Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE minister of climate change and environment; Saif Badr Al Qubaisi, general manager of Abu Dhabi Municipality City; and Dr Salem Al Kaabi, acting general manager of Tadweer, along with several senior government officials.
In addition to promoting the culture of waste segregation at source and preventing indiscriminate dumping of waste through allocating designated bins for various types of recyclable waste, the scheme will help maintain a healthy and sustainable environment in Abu Dhabi and preserve the city's aesthetic appeal.
HE Dr Al Zeyoudi said, "This community scheme will help achieve the objectives of the UAE National Agenda 2021, as it aims to segregate waste at source and dispose of it in an innovative manner. In addition to minimizing per capita waste generation, we need to convert waste from landfills and turn it into useful materials that support recycling industries."
HE Falah Al Ahbabi, chairman of Tadweer, added, "The civic amenity emphasises Tadweer's priority to provide safe and environment-friendly facilities within Abu Dhabi's residential communities and neighbourhoods to streamline the collection, separation and treatment of waste. In addition to its significant economic and environmental benefits to Abu Dhabi, the initiative that is in line with our sustained mandate to apply the latest waste management systems and technologies in the emirate will help reduce the cost of waste segregation and preserve the environment."
Tadweer is implementing the scheme in seven residential areas of Abu Dhabi including Khalidiyah Park. Colour-coded waste bins have been allocated to collect more than 12 different types of recyclable waste including glass, plastic, metal, electrical devices, paper, cartons and bulky waste. The bins display instructions on the type of waste collected and are attractively designed to best-in-class industry specifications to encourage the public to use them more frequently.
The civic amenity also ensures that the waste is segregated at source in a civilised and safe manner, which will increase the economic value of waste by turning it into valuable resources.
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Q: Отправить POST запрос с JSON телом при помощи WebClient (C#) Если я правильно понимаю, то WebClient высокоуровневый, даже выше чем HttpClient.
Я пытаюсь с помощью него отправить POST-запрос, который в теле содержит данные в формате JSON. В ответ должен придти бинарный файл, который необходимо сохранить на файловую систему:
using (var webClient = new WebClient())
{
    webClient.Headers.Add("Content-Type", "application/json");
    var uri = new Uri("http://...");
    var values = new NameValueCollection
    {
        { "property1Name", "property1Value" },
        { "property2Name", "property2Value" },
    };

    var responseBytes = webClient.UploadValues(uri, values);
}

Но при выполнение данного кода выскакивает WebException: Content-Type cannot be changed for current petition.


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New school building to bring lessons out of the corridor and into the classroom
Daniel Wilkins
The proposed site for a new learning centre at Marpool Primary School. Picture: Google
Children who struggle in mainstream education are being taught in corridors at an Exmouth primary school due to a lack of space.
This was the mitigation offered by Marpool Primary School headteacher Rachel Pattison who wants to construct a new building on the Moorfield Road site to help pupils who have social, economic and health needs.
Speaking at a town council planning meeting on Monday (September 30), she said the school currently does not have facilities for these children and being forced to utilise corridors to educate them.
Mrs Pattison said: "We are finding it increasingly challenging to manage the needs of all pupils.
"What happens in society is some children from our local community are being shipped out of Exmouth, at taxpayers' costs, and going to other areas to receive their education."
Amended plans for a new school building, which include the relocation of fire exits and the removal of a rear terrace, were supported by Exmouth Town Council's planning committee on Monday (September 30).
The committee, which previously had no objections to the original application, voted to support the updated plans.
Councillors raised concerns over possible increased parking pressure on neighbouring roads and the loss of green space at a primary school, but agreed to support the application.
Mrs Pattison added: "The proposal is for a base where we can educate the children in a homely environment to start with and then have four classrooms to transition them from home into a small school space and eventually mainstream education."
Cllr Frank Cullis opposed the plans, expressing concerns over anything that increases pupil intake at a primary school at a time when secondary education in Exmouth is at capacity.
He said: "Until we get plans for a new secondary school to be built, I can't approve of increasing the capacity of primary schools."
Cllr Brian Bailey said he fully supported the proposal.
He said: "I feel that there is a need for this facility in the town.
"I know of several people in the area who would benefit from this and I really think we should support this wholeheartedly."
East Devon District Council will make the final decision.


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Did you say Menu for Hope? Of course you did!
As I'm sure you already know, the Menu for Hope is an annual charity event run by food bloggers to raise money for those less fortunate than ourselves. It was initiated by Pim in December 2004 as a way to help victims of the Asian tsunami, and in the intervening years has helped raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for disaster and hunger relief around the globe. This year, like the past three, all money is going to the UN's World Food Program, an organization dedicated to providing emergency food aid and carrying out rehabilitation and development programs. The WFP is the world's largest food aid agency, working with over 1,000 other organizations in over 75 countries. In addition to providing food, the WFP helps hungry people to become self-reliant so that they escape hunger for good.
This year our monies are going to support a new initiative at the WFP called Purchase for Progress (P4P). P4P enables smallholder and low-income farmers to supply food to WFP's global operation. P4P helps farmers improve farming practices and puts more cash directly into their pockets in return for their crops. It also helps buoy the local economy by creating jobs and income locally. Many of us understand the importance of buying locally and supporting our local farms; P4P helps do the same for farmers in low income countries around the world. For all the details on the program click here.
This year I have decided to offer one lucky person a set of five cookbooks. Yes, you read that right: FIVE cookbooks. But they're not just cookbooks, they're so much more. Are you familiar with the legendary Culinaria series? Originally published in Germany, Culinaria books are the ultimate references for the foodie traveler, rolling a culinary encyclopedia, cookbook and travel guide into one. Each of these hefty volumes focuses on the cuisine of a single country (except for a few regional titles, like the Caribbean and Southeast Asia), and region by region explores the food, drink and traditions unique to each part of it. They delve deeply and thoroughly into every culinary topic imaginable – how iconic products and dishes are made, where local traditions originated, what's harvested and how it's used, and how the culinary landscape varies from one end of the country to the other – interspersing the educational content with dozens of mouth-watering regional recipes and hundreds of beautiful photos. Whether you're a gourmet chef or an avid eater, a seasoned traveler or an armchair adventurer, I guarantee you'll find these books informative, entertaining, and (most importantly) appetite-whetting!
If you win this item, you'll be receiving Culinaria's France, Italy, Spain, Greece and Germany in softcover format (which, although much more manageable than the original mammoth hardbacks, are as large and heavy as most normal hardcover books!). Think of this as a master's degree in European gastronomy, without the hefty tuition fee. Imagine how you'll wow your friends with your knowledge of how Catalonian olive oils differ from those made in the rest of Spain, where in Italy they farm the best oysters, and what household items best approximate the skinny rolling pins Greek grandmothers use to roll out phyllo dough. And if that doesn't sound tempting enough, how about this: no matter where you're reading this from, you're eligible to win this. In other words, I will be happy to ship these books anywhere in the world (provided amazon.com/.co.uk normally ships there, but as far as I know they ship just about everywhere).
N.B. You must make sure to check the terms and conditions for the individual items BEFORE you bid, as some will come with restrictions regarding where they ship to or how long the item is valid for.
2. Go to the donation site at http://www.firstgiving.com/menuforhope6 and make a donation by December 25th at the latest.
3. Please specify which item you'd like in the 'Personal Message' section in the donation form when confirming your donation. You must write in how many tickets per item, and please use the item code. The code for my item is EU29.
6. Check back on Chez Pim on Monday, January 18 for the results of the raffle. If you see that you are the winner of my item, please get in touch with me by email.
Thank you, once again, for your generosity and for helping to make this campaign something to be so proud of!
Great prize. I have looked longingly at several of those books.
I love those books, too. Thanks for offering them!
Looks like I missed another important event. Thanks for letting me know about this!
I hope you have a very happy holiday Melissa!


IKEA: Furniture, meatballs... and vertical farms?
IKEA is curious about the future of sustainable growing and healthier eating. In a new collaboration together with UK based industrial designer Tom Dixon, IKEA will explore urban farming, making homes the new farm land. The ambition is to find affordable and forward thinking solutions that can be used to grow plants and vegetables at home and beyond.
Together with Tom Dixon, the IKEA democratic design principles will be used to develop affordable, sustainable food farming and consumption within homes and urban communities.
"For IKEA, this collaboration is about challenging the way society looks at growing in general and addressing that it's both possible and rewarding to have a place to grow your own plants in the city. Food is key to humanity and design can support with better solutions. Because at the end of the day we need people to feel inspired to grow and harvest their own edibles within their homes and communities", says James Futcher, Creative Leader at IKEA Range and Supply.
Chelsea Flower Show is a first step in this collaboration for IKEA and Tom Dixon, where focus will be on building awareness of where food comes from and demonstrating the ways in which it can be introduced into the home. The next step is to make gardening and sustainability more accessible to many people by developing a series of products on urban growing, which will be available globally at IKEA stores in 2021.


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Review — Green Comet
by Jim Bowering
Jacket Description:
"As Elgin wakes from a centuries-long sleep, it's to the memory of danger and loss. Even in the confusion of re-animation, he wonders if this time she'll be there. But then he remembers the mysterious Visitor and the perilous mission that took Frances from him, and darkness closes in again. Even so, there's always the hope that this time will be different, that they will have found a way. It was always like this. Hope would always rise again, no matter how often it was struck down."
I recently had the pleasure of reading Green Comet, the first novel by Jim Bowering. It's an interesting and well-written book that would have been perfectly at home among the classic science-fiction of the 1950s, when scientists were heroes and love was a simple matter. It's a strong debut showing for the author but not without its faults.
Note: This is an in-depth review with some minor spoilers.
The novel begins with the main character, Elgin, waking from cryogenic hibernation on the titular Green Comet, an inhabited ball of ice hurtling through space. During the next few chapters, we're treated to the disorienting experience of his slow return to consciousness, interspersed with the history of his (unnamed) homeworld.
The author doesn't go into much detail about that planet, and we're left to imagine that it's generally Earth-like, while the dominant race would appear to be identical to modern humans. The one startling difference from our own world, and the one that sets up most of the novel's intrigue, is the large quantity of nearby comets… so many, in fact, that at least two are visible in the sky at any given time.
After one of these comets nearly wipes out the species, they begin to take the dangers of their solar system more seriously, and thus begins their quest to not just tame the comets but eventually colonize them. This is spearheaded by a growing population of synesthetes, people whose senses mingle in peculiar ways, giving them unexpected talents, and it's these unusual folk who fill out the novel's cast.
In the present, Elgin is slowly introduced to the realities of modern life inside Green Comet, guided by a kind-hearted and childlike steward named Minder. The life Elgin once knew has changed in subtle ways after nearly two millennia of sleep, but there are some disturbing developments centered around his part in the comet's history. He and his friends have since become legends (even religious figures, in some cases), and the story behind this forms the core of the narrative.
To that end, the story then jumps back to when Elgin first came to the comet, and proceeds in a mostly linear fashion until the final pages. We learn of his unique talents as an engineer, his adventures playing a futuristic sport called Flashball, and (eventually) his love of the brilliant Frances.
Most of Elgin's challenges are related to his work as an engineer, while the largest conflicts are interpersonal matters and public debates. This holds true until the book's denouement, in which a lingering threat finally surfaces after a remarkably long and deliberate build-up. The tension reaches a peak there, and we're also treated to the story's most touching and poignant moments… but the climax ultimately amounts to more of a fizzle than a bang.
After that, the narrative shifts into fast-forward as the intervening 1,800 years are accounted for. Loose threads are tied up and all the remaining questions are answered, rolling on to a finale that leaves the reader on a slightly mysterious though hopeful note.
Overall, I quite enjoyed the book. It had a warm spirit and sense of adventure, and the author's scientific concepts were well thought out and interesting. From the biological modifications the colonists underwent to the kinds of food and furnishings they used, it's clear Mr. Bowering put a lot of thought into how exactly people might live inside a comet. Some of his other concepts, such as the use of ice for much of their construction, stretched my disbelief somewhat uncomfortably, but never to breaking
The story features a small cast of characters, and though charming, I didn't always feel that their personalities were deeply sketched out. We spend most of our time with Elgin who is bright, honest, and kind, but the story leans heavily on his innate synesthetic talent, which allows him to simply tell when something is "right."
The most memorable character by far is Elgin's best friend, Buzzard, who is portrayed as autistic (though it's never said outright). Despite his social and physical awkwardness, the character is beloved by everyone in the comet, and (in my opinion) was always a welcome presence in any scene.
On the other end of the spectrum is Frances, Elgin's love interest and (in many respects) the most important character in the novel. Described as smart, commanding, and compassionate, I nevertheless feel like her character was underdeveloped, and hampered by the fact that we mostly see her through the loving glow of Elgin's gaze. We know all too well how Elgin feels about her by the end, but the character nevertheless remains something of a cipher.
Also of note in this regard is the game of Flashball, which the characters spend a lot of time practicing and playing throughout the novel. Even though it takes up considerable narrative space, I still don't have much idea how the game is played, and that's something I'd definitely like the author to have expanded on more.
The writing is solid and I was very rarely lost or confused about what was happening, even in a low-gravity environment where all the characters can fly and walk on walls. The prose is fluid and pulls you right along, with only a few awkward passages in the early parts that might have benefited from another editing pass.
That being said, the writing is often dispassionate and doesn't show much style or flair, with the author frequently recounting events in an expository or summary style, free of perspective or emotion. This is especially disconcerting when dramatic moments are glossed over, with the focus instead placed on the quiet interpersonal scenes that follow. This is the case for many of the debates that are the key conflicts through the second act; we know broadly what happens and how the characters react, but these would have been excellent places to really dig in and describe so the reader can experience it for themselves.
At the top of the review, I mentioned that the book would fit in well with classics from the 1950s, and that's a feeling I found inescapable while reading it. The characters are all moral and forthright; problems are solved through judicious applications of science and teamwork; and the entire story has a certain child-like naiveté and coyness that's quite
charming. For my own personal taste, I tend to prefer a bit more grit, disgust, and dishonesty, but Green Comet won me over with its relentless hope and happiness.
The book is well copyedited and formatted (I found precisely one typo and one formatting error during my read). The subject matter should be suitable for audiences of any age, though younger readers will struggle with some of the more obscure vocabulary.
Considering the price (as free as air) and permissive license (Creative Commons, attribution, share alike), I can strongly recommend Green Comet, and I wish the author the best of luck with his next outing!
Chris J. Randolph
I finished reading "Green Comet" last night.
I found it to be well written and really enjoyed the book and I will give a short synopsis/review for those who might find it helpful. I am definitely not a professional reviewer so bear with me.
"Green Comet" comes in three sections. The first takes place in the present time. This leaves the reader with many unanswered questions. The second section goes back into past where the reader learns what has transpired and gets their questions answered. The third and last section picks up at the end of the first section and brings the reader up to date.
In my opinion the romance between Elgin and Frances is enough to keep the female readers interested and it is not overpowering to the male tech minded reader. On the other side the technical side is well researched and fits the overall plot. All the characters are believable and I found that I have known people in real life that show the same traits and emotions that Jim has included in the people of Green Comet.
Jim ended it perfectly where all the characters can proceed on to other adventures in capturing other small comets and meeting more villainous civilizations. This reader eagerly awaits the next installment.
I highly recommend this book to all who have an interest in science fiction, medicine, even if it is ever so slight. This book is acceptable for the younger readers for it does not contain any offensive or gratuitous sex or offensive language. The violence that is contained is no stronger that what would be found in the reading of a history book.
Long live the people of Green Comet.
Steve Richardson
Green Comet from the Eyes of a Non-Native English Speaker
I finished reading Green Comet a few days ago. It has a solid plot resting upon an original idea: comet inhabitants. I say it's solid because the author leads readers throughout the technical difficulties of such a setting and makes it highly credible by means of precise and detailed descriptions. The characters, although fantastic, are also credible and realistic thanks to the advances in science. Now, this is not only a story of science (science-fiction), but also one of the most basic elements in human nature: doing one's best, risking life, finding (and keeping) real love, and facing extreme danger bravely in spite of our very own fear. The narrative figure does not get in the way: it helps to disclose the characters' emotions without giving too much information away or forcibly keeping relevant details.
Green Comet makes us imagine the endless possibilities for progress that technology offers and at the same time makes us question our personal attitudes and goals in life thanks to its round, well-developed characters. They are loyal, brave, loving, and hard-working…but also far from perfect: they must fight against their individual fears, doubts, and prejudices to conquer themselves while facing their worst threat as a people.
This novel is deep and quite technical yet enjoyable and able to make you smile and even laugh.
If you want to read a fine piece of writing in which the marvels of precise engineering blend with the subjectivity of human(?) nature, take a look at Green Comet. I am glad I read it.
megatotoro


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Mesih Paixà fou gran visir otomà el 1501. Era fill d'un germà de Constantí XI Paleòleg, i havia estat capturat junt amb el seu germà (Khass Murad) el 1453 en la conquesta de Constantinoble i educats ambdós com a patges al serrall de Mehmet II.

El 1470 era sandjakbegi de Gal·lípoli i almirall i es va destacar en la campanya per la conquesta de l'illa de Negrepont. La tardor del 1476 fou nomenat segon visir (càrrec que consta el 26 de novembre de 1477 i el 1478) sota Karamanlı Mehmed Pasha, però una altra font l'assenyala com a quart visir i kapudan pasha el 1480, nomenat la primavera d'aquell any quan se li va encarregar la flota que havia de conquerir Rodes. Va fracassar i va perdre el rang però va conservar el sandjak de Gal·lípoli i la direcció de la flota. Documents venecians mostren que en aquesta època va oferir l'entrega de Gal·lípoli a Venècia amb tota la flota, a canvi de 40.000 ducats d'or amb els quals esperava poder esdevenir príncep de Morea. A la mort de Mehmet II (3 de maig de 1481) apareix com a visir al diwan i membre de la facció militar del dewshirme (el grup de militars cristians al servei de palau) que va posar al tron a Baiazet II, el que li va donar a aquesta facció el control del govern.

Es va guanyar la confiança del sultà amb la seva oposició a Gem mentre el cap del dewshirme, Gedik Ahmad Pasha, que fins al 1480 era kapudan pasha, actuava massa independent, i encara que va ser decisiu en la victòria, va deixar escapar a Gem cap a Egipte i a meitat del 1482 fou empresonat. Els geníssers van envair el palau i van amenaçar al sultà, que va delegar un grup per negociar entre els quals Mesih, el qual va acceptar les exigències dels amotinats entre les quals hi havia que en endavant el gran visir no podria ser nomenat fora del dewshirme, el que posava la seguretat del tron en mans d'aquesta facció. Quan Gem va buscar refugi amb els cavallers hospitalaris de Rodes, Mesih va aconseguir un acord satisfactori pel sultà.

Gedik, que el sultà considerava una amenaça pel tron, fou executat (18 de novembre de 1482), reduint la influència del dewshirme, i el gran visir Ishaq Paixà, partidari de Gedik, va haver de deixar el govern (probablement ja el 1483). però Mesih fou nomenat segon visir (1483, vers febrer). L'albanès Dawud Paixà Kodja (1482-1497) va esdevenir gran visir i va conservar el càrrec bastant de temps.

El 1485 Mesih va perdre el rang de segon visir per orde del sultà, per causes desconegudes. Fou enviat a Filibe desterrat com a subashi i després a Feodòssia com a sandjakbegi (1487) on va restar fins vers el final del 1489 quan el príncep Mehmet fou designat governador, passant com a sandjakbegi a Akkerman (desembre de 1497) i allí va rebutjar a un exèrcit polonès que havia envaït Moldàvia, cooperant amb el voivoda Esteve III el Gran (1457-1504). Aquest èxit, manifestat en l'enviament de 29 banderes i alguns nobles polonesos com esclaus, li va permetre recuperar el favor del sultà.

El 1499 va fer el pelegrinatge segurament calculant que això li permetria tornar a Istanbul; durant el pelegrinatge va començar la guerra contra Venècia (juny de 1499) i a la tornada de la Meca fou nomenat "visir" que alguns interpreten com a gran visir. El juliol/agost de 1500 Mesih encara és citat com a segon visir. Entre aquesta data i la primavera del 1501 fou nomenat gran visir, més probablement cap al març del 1501, per dirigir la campanya de Karaman. Mesih va marxar amb les tropes cap a Tash-Ili al Karaman, a fi i efecte de derrotar la revolta de les tribus varsaks, que sostenien al pretendent Mustafà; amb els seus dots diplomàtics va convèncer els caps varsaks de retirar el suport a Mustafà i va poder tornar a Istanbul amb la tasca acomplida.

Poc després d'arribar es va produir un atac franco-venecià a Lesbos i el sultà es va irritar tant que va pegar al gran visir amb un arc (setembre de 1501). Poc després Mesih va quedar ferit en un incendi a Gàlata i va morir al cap de cinc dies (novembre de 1501).

Va deixar tres fills, un dels quals, Bali Beg, fou sandjakbegi de Vulçitrin (1503).

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Bibliografia
 J. von Hammer; Histoire de l'Empire ottoman, depuis son origine jusqu'à nos jours, traduït de l'alemany per J. J. Hellert, Volum 1 a 18

Grans visirs otomans
Governadors otomans
Grans almiralls otomans
Dinastia Paleòleg
Morts a Istanbul
Governadors romans d'Orient
Almiralls romans d'Orient

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Isaiah Thomas vs. Kyrie Irving: Who's The Better Player? The Tale of Two Point Guards From The 2011 NBA Draft
By Dave W. Paulson
on Mar 03, 2017 09:40 AM EST
Tags:NBA, Isaiah Thomas, boston celtics, kyrie irving, Cleveland Cavaliers, Isaiah Thomas vs. Kyrie Irving
Isaiah Thomas vs. Kyrie Irving is a rivalry that will be talked about for years to come. They are two of the best players in the world today and their teams are expected to meet in this year's Eastern Conference Finals.
Here is the tale of two point guards from the 2011 NBA Draft. The future of the NBA is here and the rivalry to look for in the next several years - Isaiah Thomas vs. Kyrie Irving.
Kyrie Irving was selected first overall in the 2011 NBA draft by the Cleveland Cavaliers. He was hyped as the next superstar in the league and he has shown it in his first six seasons despite all the injuries he suffered in his young career.
Irving currently has the best handles in the game and his finishing at the rim with both hands is unparalleled. He has the scorer's mentality and he is capable of exploding at any given night. He has also shown that he is a clutch player as evidenced by last year's NBA Finals.
On the other hand, Isaiah Thomas was an unknown in the 2011 NBA Draft but he was still selected 60th overall by the Sacramento Kings. He was the last pick of the draft and few believed that a 5-foot-9 guard can make it far in the NBA.
However, Thomas proved the doubters wrong as he established himself as one of the best sixth men in the league during his tenure with the Kings and Phoenix Suns. When he arrived in Boston, it took some time before he became the team's star but he has made the leap this season.
The Accomplishments
Kyrie Irving is more accomplished than Isaiah Thomas because he was the Cavaliers' main man since the 2011-12 season. He is already a four-time All-Star, the 2014 All-Star Game MVP, one-time All-NBA Third Team selection and an NBA champion. "Uncle Drew" is also the 2012 Rookie of the Year and an NBA champion.
Meanwhile, Thomas has to fight his way out of Sacramento and Phoenix before turning into an All-Star in Boston. He is two-time All-Star and he will surely be named to an All-NBA team this season. He also deserves to get some MVP votes this season due to his play with the Celtics.
Isaiah Thomas is averaging 29.6 points and 6.2 assists this season while Kyrie Irving is at 24.7 points and 5.9 points. Thomas is the No. 1 option in Boston while Irving is the second fiddle to LeBron James in Cleveland.
Although they seemed to be equals at this point, Thomas has taken his game to another level. He is the current king of the fourth quarter, averaging 10.5 points, while Irving ranks 19th at 5.9 points, per NBA Stats.
It is clear that Irving is the more popular player but Thomas is the second-best scorer in the league this season. He is a legitimate MVP candidate and his play has not only improved the Celtics in the standings but they are real threats to the Cavaliers in the East.
In the most recent Isaiah Thomas vs. Kyrie Irving matchup on Wednesday, the Celtics edged out the Cavaliers, 103-99, at the TD Garden in Boston that had a playoff-like atmosphere. Thomas exploded for 31 points and five assists while Irving had 28 points, per NBA.com.
After the game, Thomas had a great quote that showed why his confidence is the difference maker. His hard work clearly had a role in his improvement but the way he believes that he is the best player takes his play to the next level.
"Nobody holds me in check. I made plays. I average 30 points for a reason," Thomas said, via ESPN.
Isaiah Thomas is the better player at the moment but Kyrie Irving will be the greater player when it's all said and done. Nevertheless, fans are always going to tune in and watch every time the game features Isaiah Thomas vs. Kyrie Irving.


Flatbed and specialized transportation provider Daseke, Inc. has acquired Memphis-based metal hauler Builders Transportation Co. The purchase adds Builders' fleet of more than 300 trucks and nearly 500 spread-axle trailers to Daseke, which already is the largest company of its kind in North America with a combined fleet of over 5,200 trucks and 11,000 flatbed and specialized trailers.
Builders' traditional flatbed operations through the 48 contiguous states are focused in the eastern two-thirds of the U.S. hauling coil steel, wire products, structural and sheet steel, aluminum products, building materials, cast iron, steel pipe, and machinery.
"We've had Builders Transportation on our radar for quite some time. We've been impressed with the focus and family-rooted culture of the company," said Don Daseke, CEO of Daseke. "The company has been in business since 1954 and it has a long legacy as a family-run operation. They will be a great addition to the Daseke family."
For the 12-month period ending in June 2018, Builders had an estimated $72.4 million in gross revenue and $9.7 million in adjusted EBITDA. Under the terms of the purchase agreement, Daseke acquired Builders for a total consideration of $53.8 million including $3.4 million in Daseke stock.
Builders has won "Carrier of the Year" awards from several of its core customers, the company noted. It has been family owned and operated since Frank Phillips Sr. purchased the six-truck operation back in 1961, and along with his sons has steadily grown the business to where it is today.
"Over the years, we've had companies approach us but we never took any of that seriously—we didn't want to give up what our family has built," said Builders CEO John Phillips. "We have a long history and are very protective of our heritage. We have people here who have been with us their entire career. Being with Daseke lets us continue being who we are, and that's critically important to us."
Investment analysis and equity research firm Cowen issued a brief today on the Builders acquisition stating it believes there will be "moderate synergies from the deal" with Daseke seeing moderate per-share earnings growth next year. "We view the acquisition as part of [Daseke's] ongoing plan to roll up the heavyweight and transport sectors," Cowen stated in the brief.


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A space for our voices
A couple of blog entries posted on the same day earlier this week have been making me think about the power and importance of "trans space".
CN Lester wrote about Andrew Hodges' biography of Alan Turing. They picked out a passage that beautifully illustrates the sheer emptiness, isolation and alienation that can come with growing up queer:
"The deprivation was not one of laws but of the spirit – a denial of identity. Heterosexual love, desire and marriage were hardly free from problems and anguish, but had all the novels and songs ever written to express them. The homosexual equivalents were relegated – if mentioned at all – to the comic, the criminal, the pathological, or the disgusting. To protect the self from these descriptions was hard enough, when they were embedded in the very words, the only words, that language offered. To keep the self a complete and consistent whole, rather than split into a facade of conformity, and a secret inner truth, was a miracle. To be able to develop the self, to increase its inner connections and to communicate with others – that was next to impossible."
Like CN, this resonates with me as I reflect upon my own experiences as a trans teen. It was hard to find any representations of trans people, let alone any that weren't deeply problematic. It was even harder to come by writings, art and stories by trans people, in which trans lives were rendered intelligible, human, possible. I felt like a freak, I felt like I was broken, ill, wrong. And I suffered largely in private. Needless to say, this wasn't particularly good for my mental health.
This is why I feel that it's so important to have trans people who are out, and trans people who produce art. It's why I agree so strongly with Kat Gupta's post about the trans tent at Nottinghamshire Pride. Kat writes:
There was something magical about being in a tent and being able to listen and watch people who articulated some of my fears and anxieties and desires. There were trans* people speaking and singing and playing about trans* experiences, and cis performers adapting and selecting their work to speak to us. Not us trying to eke out a trans* interpretation of a song or a poem, but them finding the points where we could understand each other. It was people exploring gender and all that came with it; negotiating the NHS, the harsh realities of genital surgery, the misery and joy we find in our bodies. […] In this tent we were able to do something special, and create a space that was visible and proud and joyful and intersectional and defiant.
In my previous post I waxed lyrical about how wonderful various acts were, and how much fun I had playing there myself as part of a band. Kat captures the totality of this experience, and the importance of having a space in which we can come together to share our stories and develop the self, avoiding the fate of Alan Turing.
Crowd outside the trans tent at Nottinghamshire Pride. Photo by Eriw Erif
Members of my family occasionally ask why I bother organising or contributing so much to queer or trans spaces. After all, isn't there a larger audience for events with more of a broad appeal? Plus, since the goal is to achieve equality, surely it doesn't help to just segregate ourselves?
I think these perspectives completely miss the point. Spaces centred around straight and cis people are everywhere. These spaces are automatically about straight/cis art, straight/cis voices. Queer spaces are relatively rare, and trans spaces rarer still. It means a lot to go to one of these rare, beautiful spaces knowing that your story will be told. This is why I wrote with so much enthusiasm about Poltical: A Gender last year, and a similar vibe can be found in CN's post about the Trans* Education and Determination conference (TRED). It would be wonderful if such spaces were less rare.
Moreover, many trans organisers and performers are very aware of the dangers that come with shutting ourselves off from the world. This is why spaces such as the trans tent, Political: A Gender and TRED are very deliberately open to all, and it's why we are so often open to contributions from cis allies. It's why trans issues are just one part of the lyrics I write for my band, and it's why I'm always keen for us to play "straight" venues as often as possible.
So let's continue to expand the possibilities of trans space and trans art. The trans tent alone featured poetry both epic and personal, acoustic music, hip-hop, opera, burlesque and punk. There's so much that we can share! It doesn't matter whether you're an artist or a consumer of art, an organiser or an attendee, trans or cis. Come and join us in celebration. There's so much we can build together.
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Combustion experts from the University of Sydney's School of Aerospace, Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering have joined the International Responsive Access to Space project, which has set out to build the first successful rotating detonation engine to send payloads to space.
Associate professor's Matthew Cleary and Ben Thornber, as well as Dr Dries Verstraete, are a part of Sydney Uni's Clean Combustion Group, and the trio have focused their research on combustion for the DefendTex-led project, which hopes to develop a "more efficient and cost-effective access to space platform for satellite launches".
"Since the project kicked off we have worked with our collaborators to develop new computational methods to investigate supersonic combustion, which is a process known as detonation," explained Cleary.
"Our preliminary findings from simulations of a model rotating detonation engine have led to some interesting findings about the stability of detonations in an annular channel, in particular with regard to the importance of designing the combustor geometry such that the detonation is stable and rocket thrust can be sustained continuously.
Cleary has initiated "computational fluid dynamics simulations, with preliminary results demonstrating the efficacy of the rotating detonation engine".
The project was awarded a $3 million CRC-P grant last year from the federal government, and includes researchers from the University of Sydney, Universität der Bundeswehr München, the University of South Australia, RMIT, Defence Science and Technology Group and Innosync.
The researchers have been examining methods for rockets to "effectively collect oxygen from the atmosphere during lower atmospheric ascent".
"What's exciting about rotating detonation engines is the potential to operate them in a so-called "air breathing" mode. The purpose of this function is to reduce the mass of the launch vehicle and increase efficiency, reduce costs and potentially allow for larger payloads, such as satellites," Cleary said.
DefendTex chief executive Travis Reddy is confident the current research is "on track" to develop "a world-first rotating detonation engine capable of providing Australia's first sovereign launch capability for responsive access to space".
The project has received funding to carry it through to 2021, securing over $4 million of cash and in-kind contributions from industry and university stakeholders.


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Domestic abuse describes any behaviour that involves exerting control over a partner's or ex partner's life choices and undermines their personal autonomy (National Guidance for Child Protection).
Domestic abuse can have a profound impact on children and young people, both in the short term and the long term.
Children and young people are at increased risk of significant harm because of domestic abuse, which can profoundly damage their physical, mental and emotional health and wellbeing, as a result of witnessing the abuse, living in the same household where there is abuse and being abused themselves.
Domestic abuse can still disrupt a child's or young person's environment and undermine their stability and overall wellbeing, even when they are not subjected to abuse themselves or witness it.
Although most victims are women, men can also suffer domestic abuse. It can occur in any type of relationship, irrespective of the gender composition of the couple, their living arrangements and marital or civil status.
In the UK, one in three teenage girls between 13 and 17 reported some form of sexual partner violence (Partner exploitation and violence in teenage intimate relationships) and one in five children will have experienced domestic abuse by the time they reach 18 (Child abuse and neglect in the UK today).
Gender based violence stems from systemic, deep-rooted women's inequality and abuse of male power and privilege. This includes aspects such as: "physical, sexual and psychological violence occurring in the family (including children and young people), within the general community or in institutions, including domestic abuse (...); sexual harassment, bullying and intimidation in any public or private space, including work; commercial sexual exploitation (...); child sexual abuse, including familial sexual abuse, child sexual exploitation and online abuse; so called 'honour-based' violence, including dowry related violence, female genital mutilation, forced and child marriages, and [so-called] 'honour' crimes" (Equally Safe).
For professionals it means that they need to be aware of the signs and routinely make appropriate enquiries, and should always work to ensure the protection of both the child or young person and the non-abusing parent or carer.
The support for the latter thus becomes crucial, as it enables them to safeguard, nurture and care for their children.
Children's views on contact with non-resident fathers in the context of domestic abuse
Year: 2016 | Topic: Domestic abuse | Author: Centre for Research on Families and Relationships, The University of Edinburgh
Briefing on the factors that influence children's views about contact with non-resident fathers in the context of domestic abuse.
Strengthening mother-child relationships as part of domestic violence recovery
This study identifies five main reasons why mother-child relationships were (or were not) detrimentally affected by domestic violence.
Working with young people experiencing relationship abuse
Year: 2014 | Topic: Domestic abuse | Author: SafeLives
This practice briefing is for professionals working with young people experiencing domestic abuse.
After domestic abuse: children's perspectives on contact with fathers
Research on the views of children who have experienced domestic abuse about contact with their fathers following parental separation.
University of Strathclyde Equally Safe in Higher Education (ESHE) resources
Scotland's Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline. Confidential information and support, available 24/7, to anyone affected by forced marriage or domestic abuse Call the helpline on 0800 027 1234
Mygov guide on staying safe, checking a partner's history of abuse and identifying support for victims
Police Scotland information and support in relation to domestic abuse
Scottish Government policy and measures for addressing violence against women and girls in Scotland
Scottish Women's Aid advice and support for women who have been abused by their partner or ex-partner
Victim Support Scotland information and support for victims and witnesses of crime
The Hideout website for children and young people, about domestic abuse and how to get help
NSPCC signs, indicators and effects of domestic abuse and information on keeping children safe
SafeLives resources to increase awareness of and address domestic abuse
Women's Support Project training resources for staff involved in addressing violence against women in Scotland


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Budziarze is een plaats in het Poolse district  Biłgorajski, woiwodschap Lublin. De plaats maakt deel uit van de gemeente Biszcza en telt 46 inwoners.

Plaats in Lublin


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Forgotten Gems of Animation: 'The Fantastic Adventures of Unico'
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***This is a user-submitted post by our reader Esther. ***
Years before I knew about Studio Ghibli films and was introduced to Cartoon Network's anime block, the Disney Channel would air two films about a cute little guy named Unico.
Unico was created by Osamu Tezuka (1928-1989) who was renowned for his pioneering work in anime. Besides Unico, other popular works of his included Princess Knight, Astro Boy, Phoenix, Kimba the White Lion, and Black Jack. Tezuka's legacy in entertainment earned him the names of "The Godfather of Anime" and "The Walt Disney of Japan". (The latter title would also go to Hayao Miyazaki.) Ironically, the iconic large eyes of anime characters were inspired by Tezuka from observing Western cartoons, specifically Bambi and Pinocchio by Walt Disney and Betty Boop from the Max Fleisher cartoons.
Like early Disney films such as Pinnochio and Snow White, Unico's story is about a kind innocent character who is exiled from his home and thrust into a hostile world. But with a bit of magic and a lot of courage to his credit, Unico overcomes obstacles including bullies, monsters, and sorcerers. The two films The Fantastic Adventures of Unico and Unico in the Island of Magic were created in the 1980s and the animation appears limited and dated by today's standards. But there are some quaint backgrounds and spooky forests sufficient to tell enchanted tales. Older audiences may not sit through the movies, but I think kids will be able to stick with the simplistic yet profound stories.
Why did Tezuka give such an adorable character as a baby unicorn such challenges? Here's his backstory from The Adventures of Unico:
Unico is one of several babies born to a mother unicorn who is singled out with a gift for bringing joy to others. But the gods consider his work unsuitable ("People should work to be happy! He's obstructing business!") and declare that Unico must die. Murder isn't their style so the gods command the West Wind, a shimmering white spirit, to exile Unico. Instead the spirit chooses to leave Unico on a lonely island where he must fend for himself.
This is the beginning of Unico's journey and what follows brings out the best of his character as he's forced to make his way into the world. Some of the people he meets are kind and courageous while others are selfish and ungrateful. Some are monsters that he has to destroy. These are all part of Unico's duty: to restore harmony to the world one person at a time.
The mission sounds like it should be sappy to the point of annoying but instead the stories flow with grace and gentleness. Maybe because Unico and his fellow animal characters aren't just slapstick sidekicks or because Tezuka knew what he was doing by setting an adorable creature up against fearsome threats. He was telling us that even a small person can make a big difference if you stick to your guts and trust in your friends. When you're a kid fretting about the Boogeyman under your best, it's nice to know someone like Unico will watch your back.
Your name is Unico
That's all you know
You're lost and lonesome
No matter where you go
You're always quick to make friends
And when someone loves you
Look, you can fly in the sky, Unico
With your big wings
You are the messenger of love
You bring happiness with you
-Lyrics from "The Adventures of Unico"
The Fantastic Adventures of Unico (1981)
Unico wakes up confused and dazed on a grim island set in the middle of the ocean. The West Wind has dropped him off in the hopes that he'll be far away from the gods' watching eyes and laments that the place is so desolate that there's no chance Unico could use his powers there.
It turns out the island is inhabited by Beezel (Akuma in Japanese), a grouchy little demon who doesn't know what to do with Unico except bully and yell at him. But really Beezel is lonely and bored. His one saving grace is his code of honor. After "borrowing" Unico's horn for the day, Beezel swims into the ocean to give it back to Unico. The deed empowers Unico to transform into a fully grown unicorn and rescue both of them from drowning. As much as Beezel denies ever liking Unico, he discovers that his selfless action manifests in Unico's ability to "power up". But before they can become sincere friends, the West Wind removes Unico to the edge of a forest.
Unico then becomes a voice of reason for a cat named Katie who he finds traveling downstream in a basket. He follows her into an old woman's house where Katie is obsessed with the idea that the old woman is a witch (she isn't) and wants her to turn Katie into a human being. Unico grants Katie's wish himself but reminds her, "You'll have to act like a lady now that you're human!" Disappointed to find Katie is still idle and self-centered, Unico's magic eventually wears off. Only after Katie becomes more empathetic does her transformation into a human girl remain permanent.
The third act of the story takes a sudden dark turn when Katie, now a human girl for good, encounters a nobleman on a horse. He introduces himself as the Baron Ghost and invites her to come to his castle. If the shrill cry of ravens in the background didn't give it away then the Baron's red eyes warn the audience he isn't all that he seems. He taints the forest with dark magic, causes animals to attack each other, and plies Katie with a bottle of wine. (Yes, there is underage drinking in this movie!) Unico unmasks the Baron, revealing his true form as an enormous horned monster plotting to destroy the forest. When Unico is gravely wounded in the fight, Beezel and Katie's devotion cause him to transform again and destroy the beast once and for all.
The story ends on a bittersweet note when Unico is once again taken away by the West Wind. Beezel and Katie are upset to lose him but grateful for having befriended Unico. The old woman has Katie as a companion to help her, Beezel is given a horn of his own by Unico, and the forest has become a safe harmonious place once again. The only one who loses out is Unico, who cannot stay and enjoy the handiwork of his actions. As he is carried away into the sky, the film adds a hopeful reminder that he may yet bring joy to others:
Love is something that your heart gives willingly to others
Like a gentle rain that quenches the wastelands
Your love will eventually bear fruit
People are weak and little
But when they love someone they are reborn beautiful and strong
Themes of Transforming and Learning
Use of the "borrowed form" is a popular motif in anime and Tezuka uses it as well to define the characters. They each take on a mundane identity but reveal their "true form" at the pivotal moment to show the audience who–or what–they really are. The true form can be magnificent, beautiful, awe-inspiring, or downright terrifying. Unico's ability to morph into a dazzling winged unicorn is a reflection of his strength and courage. Katie's inner goodness earns her the chance to become pretty young lady with a pink dress, green eyes, and dainty red slippers. The Baron Ghost is a villain right out of a Grimm fairy tale who uses his disguise as a charming nobleman to conceal his true identity as a monster.
Beezel and Katie both want something (a horn to be a genuine demon and a spell to become a human being) but they have to earn it through goodness. Unico doesn't spell it out for them and I think it's because of his innocence that he doesn't criticize them directly. He just knows there's a right way and wrong way to do things and leaves it to them to decide for themselves. But by the end of the film they have both transformed, physically and maturely, through knowing Unico.
For a children's film, this one has insightful messages and I'm glad I got to know Unico from early on.
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North South Highway Construction Continues
YEREVAN (Armenpress)–The Hayastan Pan-Armenian Fund said the construction of the 9.7 km-long section of the North- South highway of strategic importance in Nagorno Karabakh is continuing.
This section will connect two villages of Dashbulagh and Baluja and will be the continuation of the Kichan-Dasbulagh section.
Construction of this section of the highway–that will connect Karabakh North with the South–began in December 2001. Currently–the earth works are underway. According to the contract with the building company–the section is to be put into operation in spring 2003.
Recently–the Pan-Armenian Fund Hayastan that allocates funds for the construction–signed a contract with Karabakh's Dorozhnik constriction company for building a bridge near the village of Shekher.
The company was the winner of a tender. It proposed a plan that cost less than others. The construction of the bridge is supposed to start in April and finish in November.


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These Adidas shoes are biodegradable
Brian Heater	@bheater / 4 years
These Adidas kicks are woven from Biosteel fiber, a material designed to replicate spider silk that was developed by a German biotech company. The material is lighter than other synthetic materials and is quite strong. It's also, perhaps most notably, 100 percent naturally biodegradable.
Fittingly unveiled at the BIOFABRICATE conference held at Parsons School of Design in Manhattan, the concept shoes were born out of the same drive toward increased sustainability that recently gave birth to the limited edition Parley shoes, which were created using 95 percent ocean waste. That line was limited to 7,000 shoes in its first run, with a larger run version arriving next year.
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VP James Carnes took to the stage at the event to outline the company's partnership with Munich-based biotech company AMSilk, the latest entry in Adidas's forward-looking Futurecraft line. The shoes, while still prototypes, are an attempt to reach the next level of sustainability, moving beyond recycled material to a human-created material that can go back into the Earth.
"In Germany, the idea of organic food is a bit of a mystery, so the idea of being environmentally friends and sustainable is also natural," the executive told the crowd. "We thought we needed to do something that has a great impact on the world."
The material is a sort of biomimicry inspired by spider silk. The Biosteel yarn is created using natural carbon sources that are fermented and converted into a white powder. It's already been rolled out in a number of forms for medical serves like implants and surgical meshes and has been utilized for beauty products. The company's third division is focused on textiles, which is where Adidas comes in.
The spider-inspired fabric is 100 percent biodegradable and bio-sourced. And, unlike other materials used in shoe production (see: leather), it's completely vegan. After the presentation, the company pulled the curtain back to reveal the shoes with a bit of theatrical flair. The sneakers retain a similar aesthetic as their predecessors in the Futurecraft line.
The protein-based Biosteel yarn forms a knitted top — a beige color, in the case of the shoes on display — that's met at the bottom by large textured white soles. The material itself is hard to distinguish from other synthetic yarns at first glance and touch. It's flexible and has a good amount of give, which should make for a decent running shoe, particularly when coupled with its tensile strength and breathability offered by the porous structure.
The shoes will be available at some point in 2017. No word on pricing, but we'll likely see a rollout similar to the one Adidas put in place with Parley, offering them up at a pricey limited edition, with a more mainstream version arriving later. They will be produced at the Speed Factories the company has been opening in the U.S. and Europe.