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Fast-Neutron and Gamma Spectrum and Dose in Beryllium Oxide
Description: This report follows a series of tests run to determine the shielding properties of beryllium oxide, conducted at the Battelle Lid-Tank Shielding Facility. Neutron and gamma penetrations through and behind beryllium oxide were measured.
Creator: Klingensmith, Raymond W.; Jung, Richard G.; Lindgren, William A.; Epstein, Harold M. & Chastain, Joel W., Jr.
Effects of Ternary Additions on Aluminum-35 w/o Uranium Alloys
Description: Abstract: "The effects of a number of ternary additions on the constitution, casting, and fabricating characteristics and the physical properties of aluminum-35 w/o uranium were investigated. Initial investigations were concerned with the effects of 3 w/o ternary additions on the microstructure and press-forging characteristics of the alloy. It was found that additions of this magnitude often introduced extrinsic phases in the alloy. At the 3 w/o level, additions of germanium, silicon, tin or zirconium inhibited the formation of UAl4 and thereby increased the content of the aluminum matrix in the alloy. It was also noted that these additions decreased the pressures required for extruding, and the tin addition also improved the homogeneity of cast shapes. Lead and palladium also improved the homogeneity of the cast material; however, neither of these was an effective inhibitor of UAl4 and free lead was detected in the alloy to which lead had been added at the ternary. From these studies it appears that tin and zirconium are as effective as silicon in enhancing the fabricating characteristics of aluminum-35 w/o uranium alloys, and may prove superior when evaluated on the bases of casting qualities and recycling characteristics."
Creator: Daniel, Norman E.; Foster, Ellis L. & Dickerson, Ronald F.
Centrifugal Casting of Aluminum-Uranium Alloys
Description: "Centrifugal-casting techniques were investigated as a method of producing hollow cylindrical extrusion billets of aluminum-35 w/o uranium. Among the variables evaluated were melt temperature, mold and pouring-spout configurations, mold speed, and method of pouring. With the equipment employed it was found that the best castings were produced stilizing a pouring temperature of 2400 F, a heavy-walled steel cylinder rotating between 700 to 900 rpm for the mold and bottom-pouring technique employing a retractable pouring spout. Sound, nonporous billets 26 in. long and 5 in. in diameter were produced with a yield after machining of over 75 per cent of the original charge. The major losses occurred in the pouring spout-and-cup assembly. This loss is relatively unaffected by the casting length; and, therefore, coatings of greater length than 26 in. should results in even greater recoveries.
The Effect of Fabrication Variables on the Structure and Properties of UO₂-Stainless Steel Dispersion Fuel Plates
Description: From introduction: "This report deals with a part of the research and development studies which preceded the manufacture of fuel elements for the Gas Cooled Reactor Experiment (GCRE)." The studies evaluate the effects of varying the type and size of UO2 particles, stainless steel matrix powders, blending procedures, compacting pressures, sintering times, temperatures and atmospheres, roll-cladding temperatures and reduction rates, total cold reduction, and heat-treating times and temperatures has been made for UO2 stainless steel dispersion fuel elements."
Creator: Paprocki, Stan J.; Keller, Donald L. & Cunningham, G. W.
Neutron-Flux Measurements in a Concentric-Cylinder Fuel Element
Description: The following report presents neutron-flux measurements made with a concentric-cylinder element (Mark II) and includes axial, radial, and peripheral flux distributions.
Creator: Anno, James N.; Fairand, Barry P. & Chastain, Joel W., Jr.
Further Studies with the GCRE Critical-Assembly
Description: This report follows ciritical-assembly studies on: the effect on reactivity caused by changes in axial reflector materials; the effect on reactivity and the power perturbation caused by fast safety control-blade guides; the effect of changes in fuel-element material composition; the effect of changes in fuel-elements spacing designed to produce uniform radial power-generation rates.
Creator: Dingee, David A.; Ballowe, William C.; Egen, R. A.; Jankowski, Francis J. & Chastain, Joel W.
GCRE Critical-Assembly Studies
Description: This report follows critical-assembly studies made to provide engineering and physics data to aid in developing the Gas Cooled Reactor Experiments.
Creator: Dingee, David A.; Ballowe, William C.; Klingensmith, Raymond W.; Egen, R. A.; Jankowski, Francis J. & Chastain, Joel W.
Extrusion Cladding of Uranium Fuel Plates
Description: The following report describes two methods of extrusion cladding of uranium fuel plates that were investigated and evaluated.
Creator: Fiorentino, Robert J.; Drennen, David C.; Slunder, Charles J. & Hall, A. M.
Development of Cermet Fuel Elements
Description: Abstract: "Fabrication techniques for making metal-ceramic fuel elements containing 60 to 90 volume per cent of UN or UO2 in a Type 302B stainless steel matrix was investigated. A hot press-forging procedure was most successful for fabricating fuel cores with a density of 90 per cent of theoretical or better. This procedure consisted of sealing the cold-pressed core compacts in stainless steel picture-frame packs, heating to 1900 F, and pressing to a total reduction in thickness of 35 per cent. A pressure of approximately 50 tsi ores used. Specimens produced by this method were evaluated on the basis of their microstructure, modules if rupture, electrical conductivity, and resistance to thermal shock. Microscopic and macroscopic examination showed the presence of a continuous metal skeleton even in specimens containing 90 volume per cent fuel. The modulus of rupture at room temperature varied from 22,500 psi for a specimen cnotaining 63 volume per cent UO2. Both the electrical conductivity and resistance to thermal shock of UO2 were improved by the addition of a small volume of metal. Gas-pressure-bonding techniques appear promising for clodding these cores into composite elements."
Creator: Paprocki, Stan J.; Keller, Donald L.; Cunningham, G. W. & Kizer, Donald E.
Examination of Factors Affecting the Quality of Vacuum Induction-Melted Uranium
Description: The following report examines primarily water and air factors that affect the quality of vacuum induction-melted uranium, yet follows experiments with other factors such as graphite and zirconium crucibles under dry and wet conditions, usage of hydrogen, oxygen, CO and other subject admitted to determine pressure-time relationships and residual gas compositions, as well as a study of water-gas reaction within the furnace.
Creator: Endebrock, Roy W.; Foster, Ellis L. & Dickerson, Ronald F.
The Cladding of Delta-Phase Zirconium Hydride
Description: Abstract: A study has been made of the cladding of solid and powdered delta-phase zirconium hydride is both red and flat shapes with stainless steel. The program included investigations of metallurgical bonding, both with and without the sore of metallic barrier materials. Types 304 and 347 stainless steel were used for cladding material. The intermediate barrier-layer materials used were niobium, molybdenum, a combination of copper and molybdenum, and a combination of copper and niobium. The pressure-bonding techniques, involving the use of gas pressure at elevated temperatures, was employed in this study. Variable times and temperatures with a constant pressure of 10,000 poi were utilized by produce bonding. In this study, the best results were archived is cladding delta-phase zirconium hydride directly with Types 304 or 347 stainless steel. Good bonds were obtained by pressure bonding at 1600 F for 3 or 4 hr subsequent to pressure bonding at 1900 F for 1 to 2 hr at a pressure of 10,000 poi. Partial bonding was achieved between niobium and zirconium hydride and molybdeum and girconium hydride.
Creator: Paprocki, Stan J.; Hodge, Edwin S. & Boyer, Charles B.
Delta-Phase Zirconium Hydride as a Solid Moderator
Description: Abstract: "In a study of the preparation and properties of delta-phase zirconium hydride it was found that large, sound bodies of the hydride can be prepared by direct combination of the elements if the rate of the reaction is retarded by limiting the supply of available hydrogen. Specimens up to 1-in. diameter were prepared using this technique. Because delta phase zirconium hydride does not readily form eutectics with iron-and nickel-base alloys below 1800 F these materials may be utilized for clodding the hydride. Delta-phase zirconium hydride is unaffected by exposure to liquid NaK or to nitrogen gas at temperatures below 1000 F. The hot hardness of delta-phase zirconium hydrid is about 130 kg per mm-2 at room temperature and 40 kg per mm-2 at 1500 F. The mean coefficient of thermal expansion (68 to 1337 F) is 6.5 x 10^-6 per deg F. The thermal conductivity varies from 5.7 Btu/(ft)(hr)(F) at 300 F to 5.1 Btu/(ft)(hr)(F) at 1300 F."
Creator: Vetrano, James B.
Neutron-Flux Measurements in a Flat Plat Fuel Element
Description: The following report presents neutron-flux measurements with the Mark I element, which include neutron-flux distribution and flux depression within the element.
Creator: Morgan, Walter R.; Anno, James N., Jr. & Chastain, Joel W., Jr.
High-Temperature Oxidation Resistance of Thin Iron-Chromium-Aluminum Alloy Sheet
Description: Abstract: "The oxidation resistance of thin sheets of iron-28 w/o chromium-2.67 to 10.0 w/o alloys, nominally 0.004, 0.006, 0.008, 0.012, and 0.016 in. thick, was determined by exposure in static air for 100 hr at 2100 and 2300 F. A minimum of 3.67 and 9.37 w/o aluminum was necessary to prevent excessive oxidation of 0.004-in.-thick sheet material at 2100 and 2300 F, respectively. Correspondingly, specimens of lower aluminum content and greater thickness withstood the oxidation attack. Oxidation of iron-chromium-aluminum alloys appeared to be related to the diffusion of aluminum to surfaces of the sheet to form an adherent protective layer of Al2O3."
Creator: Jablonowski, Edward J.; Shober, Frederic R. & Dickerson, Ronald F.
Critical-Assembly Studies on an Intermediate Reactor for Aircraft Propulsion
Description: The following report studies an intermediate solid-fuel reactor system for aircraft propulsion.
Creator: Marinaccio, Lawrence F.; Jung, Richard G.; Jankowski, Francis J.; Dingee, David A. & Chastain, Joel W.
Evaluation of Reactor Core Materials for a Gas-Cooled Reactor Experiment
Description: From introduction: "On February 1, 1956, Batelle was awarded a contract by the Army Reactor Branch (ARB) to select, develop, and test core materials which could be used successfully in conducting a Gas Cooled Reactor Experiment (GCRE). The prime objective of the GCRE would be to evaluate small portable reactor systems for military application...The present report is concerned with the GCRE activities at Batelle during approximately the 7 months' period following the first report of this series, BMI-1133. It is primarily concerned with a detailed evaluation of the reference materials as well as of the impact of one material upon the other."
Creator: Keller, Donald L.
The Influence of Lubrication on the Compactability of Magnesium-Green Salt Blends for Bomb Reduction
Description: The following report follows the procedures to compact blends of uranium tetrafluoride and magnesium, describing how lubrication of the compact effects the outcome of the blends.
Creator: Paprocki, Stan J.; Carlson, Ronald J. & Smith, Edward G., Jr.
New Beta Heat-Treating Salt Baths for Reducing Hydrogen Pickup by Uranium Rods
Description: The following report summarizes the results of the laboratory-scale work and pilot-plant scale work of a salt-batch composition that reduces the hydrogen pickup by uranium rods during the beta heat treatment, and the study of the influence of humidity over the salt bath on hydrogen pickup.
Creator: Lortscher, Lawrence L.; Sense, Karl A. & Filbert, Robert B., Jr.
A Tracer Study of the Transport of Chromium in Fluoride Fuel Systems
Description: The following report follows an experimental study that was made on the mass transport of chromium in polythermal inconel-fluoride fuel systems, followed by the technique of adding radioactive chromium-51 to the system as either CrF3 in the salt or as elemental chromium in the solid phase.
Creator: Price, Robert B.; Sunderman, Duane Neuman; Pobereskin, Meyer & Calkins, George D.
Fabrication of Dispersed Uranium Fuel Elements Using Powder-Metallurgy Techniques
Description: Abstract: "Fabrication techniques for producing dispersion fuel elements with cores of 30 volume per cost of UC, U2Tl, U3Si, or U6Ni dispersed in Zircology 2 and 30 volume per cent of UC or UN dispersed in Type 18-8 stainless steel have been investigated. Roll-clad plate-type elements of all these compositions may be fabricated by powder-metallurgy methods in such a manner that good core-to-cladding bonds and cores with uniform dispersions of discrete uranium-composed particles are obtained. From the standpoint of fabricability, elements containing UC is Zircology 2, UC in stainless steel, and UN in stainless steel are the most promising. The UN in stainless steel has the best corrosion resistance in 680 F degassed water; however, UC in stainless steel has the best resistance to corrosion in 700 F NaK."
Hazards Summary Report for the Reflector-Control Critical-Assembly Experiments
Description: This report analyzes the stability and feasibility of a reflector-control system for a boiling heterogeneous reactor.
Creator: Jankowski, Francis J.; Hogan, William S.; Redmond, Robert F.; Chastain, Joel W. & Fawcett, Sherwood L.
Characterization of Inclusion in Dingot Uranium
Description: Abstract: The nonmetallic inclusions in both as-reduced and fabricated dingot uranium have been studied for comparison with those in ingot uranium. Special attention was paid to the hydride for the purpose of determining the amount and distribution in the various types of uranium. The types and distribution of other inclusions were also studied. It was found that the dingot uranium was of a higher quality than ingot uranium and was comparable to as-reduced derby uranium on the basis of over-all inclusion count. The hydrogen content in dingot uranium, however, was found to be appreciably higher than in either ingot or derby uranium.
Creator: Cheney, Donald M. & Dickerson, Ronald F.
Aqueous Corrosion of Uranium Fuel-Element Cores Containing 0 to 20 w/o Zirconium
Description: Abstract: A description is given of the design and operation of a windowed autoclave system employed in the study of corrosion by pressurized hot water. The device has been used to obtain time-lapse motion pictures of the swelling and rupture of deliberately defected zirconium-clad uranium specimens. A method is described by which corrosion rates were calculated from pressure and temperature measurements. A typical set of pictures taken during a test is presented, and corrosion rates are reported for uranium-0, 5, 10, 15, and 20 w/o zirconium alloys subjected subjected to 600 F water.
Creator: Grieser, Daniel R. & Simons, Eugene M.
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The Grand Canyon is the Disney World of national parks. First, the wow factor is real and cannot be understated. Visually and geologically, there is no place like this national park. Plus, it's so big that you can't take it all in, but you want to, so it's hard to pull yourself away from gazing at it.
The Grand Canyon is also big and crowded and everything is more expensive than you would like it to be. But there is a lot to do, with something for everyone from super-fit hikers to older travelers with mobility issues. And the crowds are spread out and well managed, so the park feels busy but never quite as crowded as it actually is.
Because of the crowds and prices, planning a trip here takes some extra time and effort. Here are a few things I wish I knew when I began planning my trip.
The park has five lodges, including a ranch on the canyon floor, some very modern; and others older and with more character. It also has a designated area for campers. There is a good internal shuttle service, which means that staying in the park will give you the most time in the park, the best l experienced and probably the best lodging value.
The dining options are just as numerous, ranging from a convenience store and inexpensive cafeteria for campers to a coffee shop in the Bright Angel Lodge and the formal El Tovar dining room.
You can also see the canyon in a few different ways, including hiking, mule and river raft.
We called the El Tovar dining room a month before our visit and were offered the undesirable option of dining at 5:30 or 8:30. We took 8:30 and felt lucky to get it. Three months out, there were almost no hotel options at all near the park (forget in the park) and the options we had were expensive and mediocre.
The Grand Canyon park lodges take reservations a year in advance and rooms disappear quickly. El Tovar dining room starts taking reservations six months out. Depending on your time of year, I'd book 3-6 months ahead to get a reservation between 6:00 and 8:00.
Train visits from Williams, AZ, rafting and other elaborately outfitted trips book 6 months to a year ahead, too. For a decent price on a hotel or campground outside the park I would book six to 12 months ahead, depending on the time of year I would travel. Keep in mind that families in Arizona, Utah and California hit the parks over their respective spring breaks. And foreign travelers start streaming in in April, to beat the summer heat. So I would consider peak season to be roughly Easter to Halloween.
In Tusayan, the town right outside the Grand Canyon, we paid $240/night for a two-star hotel. We also paid $4 for a small coffee at McDonalds. The coffee price really bugged me. Some of these high prices are unavoidable, but there are ways to save money here and there.
To avoid top prices at the hotels, don't book your trip to coincide with school breaks.
Book a hotel that offers free parking and breakfast.
There are a couple of general stores in town where you can pick up sandwiches and picnic provisions for lunch.
The Maswick Lodge has a pub where you can order pizza by the pie or slice.
The restaurants in the park were not inexpensive but we felt they offered better value and quality than the places in town.
The park rangers give great tours and talks for free; make a point of catching up with one. We loved the fossil walk that we did.
Tip: The National Parks Service gives discounts to veterans, seniors and volunteers, and gives families of 4th grade students free access to the parks for one year. You can also buy an annual pass for $80, a deal if you plan to visit at least 3 parks in one year.
Partly because Grand Canyon and Tusayan are expensive, many visitors are tempted to stay further away – in Willams, Page, even Flagstaff and even Las Vegas – and visit the Grand Canyon for the day. It's doable and I've done this, but your experience in the park is going to be limited. You can take a short walk in the rim trail and if you are driving from the right direction you can enjoy the overlooks along Desert View Drive.
But ideally, you want to give yourself two or three days. So you can take Bright Angel trail at least a short way down into the canyon so you can get beyond the most heavily trafficked stretch of the rim trail to the further, less crowded bits. Or, you can rent bikes, do a ranger activity or fit in extras like the museums or native American dances, and you can make time for dinner at the lodge (which is worth the effort both for the food and the unique room).
One small time saver is to bypass the huge parking lot at the main Visitors' Center. It's worth a stop for the movie and daily schedule and, if you have kids, the Junior Ranger workbook. But it's a long shuttle ride to the parts of the park you really want to get to, especially the further, less busy part of the rim trail. There are smaller lots closer to where you want to be and if you arrive early in the morning (before 9:30) or in the late afternoon you can find a spot in these lots pretty easily.
You would expect the town that sits outside of the Grand Canyon to be a fairly bustling and sprightly place, but we could not have been more disappointed with Tusayan. Shopping, dining and lodging options were shockingly limited and mediocre (and as I mentioned before, overpriced). The best solution I can offer is to grab the best lodging deal you can find and spend as little of your time as possible in the town.
Luckily, the park itself has pretty good resources. Take advantage of them.
The U.S National Park Service has many useful trip planning resources on their website.
Visas – Find out if you need a U.S. visa here.
Lodging– Research your sleeping options here.
Transportation– Rome2Rio shows how to get anywhere by plane, train, bus, ferry and car.
Grand Canyon Tours– The folks at Get Your Guide are the world's largest online platform for booking tours, attractions and activities. To see a list of all their available tours in and to the Grand Canyon, click here.
Want more sightseeing? We have a Grand Canyon photo gallery.
Google Maps offers an aerial view of the Grand Canyon. Zoom, scroll around and explore!
Here are some related books and articles for further reading.
For books about Grand Canyon travel on Amazon's website, click here.
Eileen Gunn is a veteran journalist and the founder and editor of FamiliesGo!. You can also follow her on Pinterest, Facebook, and Twitter.
We intend to visit the Grand Canyon in the future. This year we are going to Madeira during the Easter holidays, but it is quite possible that we will be able to do it next year. Thanks for the tips!
I appreciate that you said that it is cheaper in the restaurants in the park and that they have better quality. We'll be going away next week, and I've heard that everything is expensive around the Grand Canyon. I wanted to thank you for giving tips on how to find good deals near the area.
We're glad you found it helpful.
Thanks for all of the tips and info! We'll definitely work on planning and booking this trip early! We're making a trip to Yellowstone and Glacier this year. The plan is to do a smaller road trip in 2019 then finally get to the Grand Canyon in 2020.
Wow, Ashley, count us envious. We haven't had the opportunity to experience many parks in the Northwest yet and a road trip is just up our alley. Did you read our article about the National Parks Passport? You really should get one before you go!
Thank you for all the information about The Grand Canyon. My family has been thinking about going there for a vacation, and we wanted to know a little more before we went. I'm glad you mentioned to plan at least 6 to 12 months ahead. That would give us a lot of time to plan.
I'm glad it was helpful, Deb.


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Media Releases »Condolence Motion: Darwin Shooting
Condolence Motion: Darwin Shooting
The Opposition spoke in a parliamentary condolence motion today on the unspeakable act of violence in Darwin this month.
In a speech to parliament, Opposition Leader Gary Higgins said the violence left the city in shock as the unbelievable news filtered through.
"We have paid tribute too many times9 to the victims of senseless acts of violence, and to have this come to our doorstep is shocking and simply awful" Mr Higgins said.
"There are still so many questions why four men lost their lives and a woman was injured that night."
"It's left our community in grief but as expected, Territorians, indeed Australians, reached out to the families and friends of the victims, again showing our society as a whole can and will rally at times of devastation."
Mr Higgins said he and Deputy Opposition Leader Lia Finocchiaro were honoured to attend the community service and vigil at the Uniting Church.
"Again, it was an example of Territorians banding together to offer comfort and sympathy," he said.
"But let's also not forget the first responders and those from police and other services who have worked tirelessly on this ever since the first shots at around 5.45pm.
"Their bravery should not be underestimated and we thank them sincerely for working quickly to move in on the shooter and secure the safety of our city.
"I am always grateful for the women and men who put their lives on the line to ensure our safety."

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Posted on July 2, 2017 July 6, 2017 Issue 00: What if?
"Breaking the concrete stillness to finally move, being all over the space, being at the centre of the past and the future.
Are we often thought of, when ideas turn concrete? We float in the backgrounds and merge with the non-living.
These dialogues contribute to two particular streams of thought in my mind – one that deals with my personal conflicts, whilst the other with construction workers, who often end up being 'merged with backgrounds' in the eyes of many, due to systems of hierarchy and self-importance. They are often 'Dekha Undekha' – a position that I put myself in during my three-hour performance at Studio 365, Goa, where only those who truly observed were the ones who knew that I was performing; however, I was quite invisible for many.
My performance is a social commentary through mere observation of the actions of many. What if hired help, like the workers that build our spaces, were subjects within the backgrounds they build for us? What if we chose to take notice of the temporary hands that define the permanence of our decorated frames?
This poem supports the performance and verbalizes a few simple thoughts and questions that crossed my mind with regards to how we often forget to take notice of beings due to our tendencies of selective focus and societal and self-created levels of importance.
Are we often thought of, when ideas turn concrete?
We float in the backgrounds and merge with the non-living.
Touched with love and equal fascination.
Bind I do but not my heart.
Who cares for the birth of the action?
When only what is acted upon is cheered.
Vidhi is a twenty year old student of design, with a keen interest in spaces, movement and varying relationships between environments and self. After finding a strong link between her thoughts and ease of expression through her personal discovery of performance art, she had her first performance at Studio 365, Goa – ACT II: Speak Up!


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Singapore court upholds contractual unconscionability exception exclusion Singapore court upholds contractual unconscionability exception exclusion
Out-Law Legal Update | 10 Jan 2020 | 12:55 pm | 4 min. read
The Court of Appeal in Singapore has once again upheld a contractual clause which excluded the right of a subcontractor to rely on the "unconscionability" exception as a ground to restrain the main contractor from calling on a bank guarantee.
Ruling follows previous decisions
Court did not clarify when exclusion clauses would be unreasonable
Future decisions may provide more clarity
The outcome in the case – between Kindenko Pte Ltd and Samsung C&T Corporation and Bintai Kindenko (34-page / 295KB PDF) – should not be surprising to most. Almost five years have now passed since Singapore's highest court upheld a similar exclusion clause on the basis that clauses which seek to restrict or exclude a remedy are permissible as long as they do not oust the jurisdiction of the court, in the 2015 case of CKR Contract Services Pte Ltd v Asplenium Land Ptd Ltd.
However, the decision is still very much worth noting for at least two reasons:
the observation by the Court of Appeal that the subcontractor's awareness or understanding of the impugned exclusion clauses did not matter, which underscores the need for contractors to properly review all documents and terms referenced in a contract before signing the papers;
the Court of Appeal's observations about the Unfair Contract Terms Act (UCTA), which have made it much more unlikely that it will strike down exclusion clauses such as the ones in Bintai Kindenko on the basis of unreasonableness under the UCTA.
However, it is unfortunate that the Court of Appeal did not expound further on the "factual circumstances" in which such exclusion clauses will be deemed to be unreasonable. It is also difficult to see the perceived contradiction in the subcontractor's submission: that the impugned exclusion clauses were unreasonable precisely because they oust the jurisdiction of the court to grant an equitable remedy regardless of the facts.
We can only hope that a future decision will provide some needed clarification.
Samsung C&T Corporation was the main contractor for a project to upgrade the Suntec City Convention Centre. The mechanical and engineering works for the project were subcontracted to Bintai Kindenko Pte Ltd.
The main contract between Samsung and its employer provided that Samsung was not entitled to restrain a bond call except in the case of fraud. The subcontract contained a similar exclusion clause in relation to Bintai.
Various phases of the subcontracted works were not completed on time, which resulted in a dispute as to whether Bintai was liable for these delays. Samsung then attempted to call on the banker's guarantee provided by Bintai. Bintai responded by applying to the court for an interim injunction to restrain the call. Bintai's application succeeded, but its success was shortlived as Samsung eventually successfully applied to discharge the interim injunction before the High Court. Bintai appealed.
The Court of Appeal dismissed Bintai's appeal, on the following grounds:
the court will only intervene to prevent a beneficiary from calling on a performance guarantee if it can be shown that the call was either fraudulent or unconscionable. The burden of proving fraud or unconscionability falls on the party seeking to restrain the call;
that being said, where the responding party seeks to rely on an exclusion clause to preclude reliance on either fraud or unconscionability, it is that party which bears the burden of proving the contractual exclusion;
therefore, in this case, Samsung bore the burden of proving that the exclusion clauses had been incorporated into the subcontract – and it succeeded in doing so;
it did not matter whether the contractual terms setting out the exclusion had been given to Bintai, or whether Bintai had any knowledge of what those terms were at the time of contracting. In the absence of fraud or misrepresentation, a party is bound by all the terms of a contract that it signs even if it did not read or understand those terms;
Bintai therefore could only rely on the fraud exception, for which it was required to establish a strong prima facie case. However, it was unable to do so. Notably, Bintai failed to establish fraud despite the Court of Appeal accepting Bintai's submission that there was no evidence of the employer under the main contract making claims against Samsung for delays, and that Samsung had likely make up its liquidated damages claims in haste;
finally, in an interesting departure from the decision of the court below, the Court of Appeal found that Bintai's failure to disclose the existence of the exclusion clauses to the court in its application for an interim injunction provided an independent basis to discharge the interim injunction.
While not critical to the court's decision, it is also worth noting that Bintai's attempts to rely on the UCTA for the first time during the appeal was not met favourably. The Court of Appeal noted that Bintai failed to seek leave to introduce this new point on appeal, but that even if leave had been sought it would not have been granted because:
the question of whether an exclusion clause is unenforceable under the UCTA is fact-specific; and
had Bintai's new point been allowed, Samsung would unjustifiably have been deprived of an opportunity to present the relevant evidence to rebut the point.
That said, the Court of Appeal observed that it would not have been inclined to strike down the exclusion clauses in any event.
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Cottage at Town Green occupied by Judith Clarke
Posted on October 24, 2020 January 28, 2021 by Heather Etteridge
In the Statement of Claims relating to the Great Ellingham Inclosure Act of 1799, Elizabeth Barnard claimed:
One messuage and 15 acres of land which was occupied by herself and one cottage and garden occupied by Judith Clarke and A Semmence. Of which 2 acres and 2 roods are copyhold of Ellingham Rectory and one messuage 1 acre and 2 roods of Buckenham Close Outsoken
In addition, Elizabeth Barnard claimed certain rights over the common land and waste land in the village which benefited her land and property.
Extract from 18th Century Map. Town Green, Hyrne and Broad Commons in Great Ellingham held at Norfolk Record Office. Cat. Ref. MC2213/113, 941X7. With kind permission of NRO.
The above extract from an 18th century map shows the position of Elizabeth Barnard's house and cottage at Town Green. But which building is the cottage occupied by her tenants, Judith Clarke and A Semmence?
Extract from 1802 Map of Great Ellingham. Original held at Norfolk Record Office. Russell James Colman Plans. Cat. Ref. C/Ca 1/84. With kind permission of NRO
A Particulars and Valuation of Great Ellingham as taken by the Commissioners in 1800, again for the purposes of the Inclosures, provides schedules of the names of the owners and occupiers of the various parcels of land in the village. Further, the numbering of the pieces of land used in the schedules corresponds with an 1802 Map of the village.
This enables us to see exactly where Elizabeth Barnard's property was at Town Green.
Elizabeth Barnard's house and garden (which she occupied herself) is numbered 472, and the barn, stable and orchard (which she also owned and occupied) is numbered 474. The 1802 map also identifies the cottage and garden occupied by Judith Clarke and A Semmence as numbered 473 (the position of which I have marked with a black dot on the above map).
Judith Clarke
It is likely that the cottage occupied by Judith Clarke was divided into two tenements, with Judith Clarke living in one part and A Semmence in the other. I have not been able to find any information about the tenant referred to as 'A Semmence'.
The parish registers for Great Ellingham include a marriage on the 5th October, 1758 between widower Thomas Clarke of Great Ellingham and spinster, Judith Curson, also of Great Ellingham. Banns of the marriage had previously been read in the Church of St James. The marriage was witnessed by Joseph Middleton and William Curson. Thomas Clarke and Joseph Middleton signed the register, but Judith and William Curson put their mark 'X'.
Thomas Clarke had been married twice before. His second wife, Elizabeth, was buried in Great Ellingham in the July of 1757. Altogether, Thomas had at least 13 children, including those with Judith (Judah). I found baptisms in the registers for St James's Church for eight children of Thomas and Judah Clarke between 1759 and 1779: Anne, Samuel, Charles, Hannah, Joseph, Hannah (the previous Hannah had died), Jemima and Elizabeth.
Like many other of the inhabitants of the village at this time, Thomas Clarke (Clark) was, on several occasions, in receipt of payments from the parish for support. His name appears regularly in the Overseers' Accounts for the parish between 1775 and 1784 as being in receipt of payments.
Thomas Clarke, described as a married man, was buried in the churchyard of St James on May 7th, 1790. I do not know for how long the Clarke family had been living in Elizabeth Barnard's cottage or how many members of the Clarke family lived there at one time.
However by 1819, the cottage (as well as Elizabeth Barnard's house and land), was in the ownership of the John & Elizabeth Taylor. Judah Clarke likely moved out of the cottage (and Great Ellingham) before or following the transfer of the ownership of the properties, which likely took place not long after the death of Elizabeth Barnard c. 1812.
A Survey undertaken 1817-1919 reveals that Elizabeth Barnard's house and cottage was then occupied by Martin Taylor and Edward Fox.
85 year old Judith Clarke of Tompson (Thompson) – a village around 8 miles from Great Ellingham – was buried in the churchyard of St James in September, 1820, some thirty years after her husband.
1802 Russell James Colman Plans. Great Ellingham. Catalogue Ref. C/Ca 1/84.
1799-1842 F W Horner, Records of the Surveyors to Commissioners for Inclosure in Parishes in Norfolk and Suffolk. Great Ellingham (Act 1799). Norfolk Record Office. Catalogue Ref: NRO, BR 90/2
1800 Inclosure Commissioner's Particulars and Valuation, Great Ellingham. Norfolk Record Office. Catalogue Ref: NRO, MC 2213/119
18th Century. Maps. Town Green, Hyrne and Broad Commons in Great Ellingham. Norfolk Record Office. Catalogue Ref: MC 2213/113, 941×7.
Great Ellingham Parish Registers. Norfolk Record Office.PD609. Also available at https://www.familysearch.org/
1775-1789 Overseer's Accounts. Great Ellingham Parish Chest. Norfolk Record Office. PD609/38. Also available at familysearch.org
Thanks to Cath Aspinall, descendant of Thomas & Judah Clarke's son, Joseph.


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New Plan to increase diversity of forest sector
The Tasmanian Forests and Forest Products Network will deliver a Diversity Action Plan for the forest industry which aims to increase the gender and cultural diversity of the workforce, it was announced today.
The project was a key commitment in the Tasmanian Liberal Government's First 100-day Plan and will provide $300,000 to the Network to develop and deliver an industry-driven Diversity Action Plan over the next two years that will attract more women and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to the forest sector.
Network Convenor, Therese Taylor said industry is committed to broadening and bolstering its workforce with a range of skilled workers and that now is the right time to develop a whole-of-industry approach to improving diversity outcomes.
"It's no secret the forest industry in Tasmania has historically been overwhelmingly male-dominated and not particularly culturally diverse—in fact, women currently comprise only 16% of the sector," Ms Taylor said.
"But we also know that improved diversity outcomes are shown to increase productivity and improve culture in the workplace.
"We are thrilled that the Tasmanian Government is supporting the Network to develop and deliver this important piece of work, which will not only benefit those in the industry, but Tasmania more broadly through improved economic and social outcomes."
Recent industry reports, including, 'A Strategic Growth Plan for the Tasmanian forests, fine timber and wood fibre industry' (2017), 'Northern Tasmania Regional Forestry Hub: Culture, Training and Skills Assessment' Report (2020), and the 'Tasmanian Forest Industry Workforce Development Plan' discussion paper (2021), have all highlighted the lack of workforce diversity as a significant issue affecting the future of forestry in the state—particularly in regional and remote areas.
"The evidence from these reports suggests that the industry across the different sectors is experiencing significant issues attracting a diversity of cohorts from the community—specifically women, young people, and recent migrants—to its workforce," Ms Taylor said.
"The Diversity Action Plan project presents a considerable opportunity to develop a new, robust, skills-based forestry workforce that is more reflective of the broader community in which it is based."
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If you hate your internet provider, the good news is that in the next five to 10 years, you may have the opportunity to ditch it in favor of a system that transcends regional monopolies, requires no visits by the cable guy and follows you wherever you go. That's because just over the horizon there will be constellations of satellites orbiting the Earth at high speed, providing fast satellite internet directly from space. The bad news is that you might just be trading one monopolist for another, since the companies that have embarked on the race to connect you to the internet through satellites include the ones that already comprise much of Big Tech: Facebook , Google and Amazon.
The reasons this is happening now are myriad, but it wouldn't be happening as quickly if not for the whims of eccentric billionaires—notably Jeff Bezos through Amazon's just-revealed subsidiary Project Kuiper, Elon Musk of SpaceX, and Richard Branson of Virgin Orbit—all of whom have plans to launch satellites to provide internet.
Many of the plans for these networks describe what eventually could be thousands of satellites, communicating both with one another through still-exotic technologies like laser interconnects and with the ground through novel sorts of electronically steered antennas. These are not the ambitions of companies that want to bring internet access to remote villages—they're the world-spanning, empire-building designs of companies that want to compete with Comcast, Verizon, Time Warner, AT&T and other giants as they race to bring ultrafast internet to our homes and businesses via fixed lines, wireless 5G and, eventually, satellite internet.
Wireless communications from outer space are as old as the space race itself. It was radio transmissions from the "new moon" of Sputnik that helped fuel America's ambitions for outer space, after all. But a number of factors have converged to make it so internet from space could become just one more marvel we can all take for granted. Driving things on the demand side is our insatiable need for more and faster and always-on connections to the internet, plus a growing digital divide between those close enough to terrestrial networks to get high-speed connections and those who go without. Enabling technologies include advances in the microelectronics that steer radio beams, as well as big drops in both the cost of things to be flung into space and the cost of doing so.
To understand how all of this will work, it is helpful to visualize the scale of Earth and where satellites orbit in outer space. Picture a large navel orange. If this citrusy orb were our planet, then up to the height of a grape away from its surface would be what's called low-earth orbit. In this orbit, which runs up to 1,200 miles high, companies like OneWeb are aiming to put a network of satellites that will give the world an internet service that's different and better than the expensive and slow kind people in remote areas are currently saddled with.
OneWeb, which already has launched its first six satellites out of a planned minimum of 650, wants to change the lives of such remote internet users by connecting to the ground from satellites that pass in and out of view of an antenna on Earth's surface every three minutes. Orbiting at 16,200 miles per hour, these satellites will have 16 independent radio beams, each with the ability to send and receive 400 megabits per second of data. It's hard to know exactly what that will mean for speeds for end users because everything depends on how popular the service is. Space internet, it turns out, means more bandwidth but not an end to wireless bandwidth issues.
One thing such a network will do better simply by virtue of the altitude of its satellites is reduce the round-trip time for a signal from Earth. Nearly all current satellites that provide internet require nearly a half second to bounce a signal from our planet as they orbit in the much more distant geosynchronous orbit—more than three orange widths away from our hypothetical orange. Satellites in low-earth orbit, however, can do it in a tenth of that time. And that determines whether or not you can have a phone call or browse the web on these networks and feel like you're more or less on a terrestrial internet connection.
Satellite internet like the kind currently offered by Iridium, one of the few companies that already offers internet from low-earth orbit, is expensive and slow and mostly just connects airplanes and cruise ships and oil rigs in the North Atlantic. It's the possibility of making it accessible to smart connected cars of the future and homes and businesses and even individual mobile devices that has made it so appealing to so many companies. These companies play their cards close, but SpaceX, Amazon and Facebook have all seen detailed plans for their potential satellite networks leak through filings with the Federal Communications Commission and International Telecommunication Union, a United Nations agency that manages global wireless spectrum. While Google no longer appears to be building its own satellites, it has agreed to license technology to Canadian satellite operator Telesat for its own network of satellites. Virgin Orbit, meanwhile, hopes to be an affordable launch platform for the kind of small satellites that will comprise these networks.
This is a race that won't necessarily go to the most technologically sophisticated, says Bill Wolfe, a senior vice president at Moody's and author of a recent report on companies offering satellite internet. The amount of money required—what will eventually be tens of billions of dollars—means it could play out more like the battle for market share among ride-hailing companies, where Uber's strategy has been as much about sucking up all available funding as about building a base of loyal customers.
Whichever the victors, some kind of affordable satellite internet now appears inevitable, says satellite industry veteran Shayn Hawthorne. Among the reasons he points to: the falling costs of launching a pound of matter into space; the transition from one-off to mass manufacturing of satellites; and new designs for ground-based antennas that have no moving parts and are as small as a pizza box.
He is currently heading a project with Amazon Web Services—not affiliated with Project Kuiper—that has built a network of ground stations so that "anyone in a garage" can design their own satellite, launch it with the growing number of affordable launch companies, and never have to pay for the ground infrastructure required to connect to it.


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2015 Acura RDX AWD
One of the things that Acura has been battling against for the past few years is the criticism that the styling of some of its vehicles are just too bizarre.
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One of the things that Acura has been battling against for the past few years is the criticism that the styling of some of its vehicles is just too bizarre. Much of the shots have been taken at the front ends of the cars and SUVs, with "beak-like" being the nicest characterization coming from pundits.
So it seems as though Acura designers have scaled things back, minimized their gestures.
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And it is a case, at least so far as the RDX goes, of damned if you do, damned if you don't.
Because from a design point of view, it seems to me that the vehicle has become far too innocuous. In fact, in the office parking lot, where there are fewer than 100 vehicles parked on any given day, I had a hard time picking out the RDX from the other compact crossovers that were there. As it was the newest vehicle in the lot, you'd think that it would be outstanding, but when it comes to exterior appearance, it blends in.
It should be noted that the people at Honda East Liberty, Ohio, plant where the RDX is produced are superbly skilled at shaping sheet metal, so it's not like there isn't the wherewithal to make something more expressive.
The RDX competes in the "entry premium SUV" market with the likes of the Audi Q5, BMW X3, Mercedes GLK, and now the Lincoln MKC, so it's not like it isn't in a space where the level of challenge isn't particularly high. That said, from a sales standpoint it is holding its own, so apparently there are a sufficient number of people in the market who aren't as uninspired by the exterior as I am, which leads to another thought:
When you are driving a car, it is about (1) how it performs and (2) the comfort, features and amenities that are there with you in the vehicle.
That is, you aren't looking at the vehicle, you are operating it.
And it is in the driving performance and the comparative high level of comfort and content that the RDX does well with.
The car is powered by a 273-hp 3.5-liter V6 that's mated to a six-speed automatic with paddle shifters on the steering wheel (something that puzzles me, because I have doubt that people who are in the market for a vehicle like this: According to Acura, for this, the second-generation RDX, the "target buyer has shifted to a slightly older (early 30s versus late 20s) driver that is married and soon approaching parenthood. In addition, the target buyer will likely be well into their career and have a higher household income ($125,000 versus $100,000) than the previous RDX target buyer. The RDX target buyer still values a sport minded driving character but also prioritizes increased comfort (with strong emphasis on premium interior appointments) and increased utility." So doing quick shifts on the way to Target may be fun for the first few times, but those paddles are likely to atrophy over time due to lack of use.). Know that the RDX with the AWD (the car is front-wheel-drive biased, with 100% to the front in normal conditions, but then 25% to the rear when there is wheel slip detected or hard acceleration, and a 50/50 split should this really get slick) and the Tech Package (which means navigation with voice recognition, real-time traffic and weather, ELS Surround audio, xenon hid low-beam headlights, and more) results in a vehicle with a curb weight of 3,852 lb., which is a power-to-weight ratio of 14.1, which is good, though not head-snapping-during-acceleration, nor should it be.
The suspension has MacPherson struts in the front and a multilink arrangement in the rear. It features what they call "Amplitude Reactive Dampers," which are essentially two-valve shock absorbers that help mitigate jarring on bumpy surfaces.
The leather seats are nicely bolstered and comfortable; yes, the driver has 10-way adjustability, which seems to be the sort of thing that one apparently needs in the category of vehicle.
The descriptor of the target buyer includes a desire for cargo utility. The tailgate opens 48.8-in. across, which means ready access. Behind the rear seats there is 26.1-cu. ft. of storage; flip the handles on either side of the cargo area and the 60/40 rear seats can be indexed downward so that a capacious 76.9-cu. ft. of storage is available.
Full marks go to the engineers on the project. The poor Acura designers, however, really need to change their game.
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Horsepower: 273 @ 6,200 rpm
Torque: 251 lb-ft @ 5,000 rpm
Materials: Aluminum block and heads
Transmission: Six-speed automatic with Sequential Sport Shift
Steering: Rack and pinion, electric power
Wheelbase: 105.7 in.
Length: 183.5 in.
Passenger volume: 103.5-cu.ft.
EPA: mpg city/highway/combined: 19/27/22 mpg
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Die Open Software Foundation (OSF) war ein Softwarekonsortium, das 1988 von AT&T, Bull, HP, IBM, DEC, Nixdorf, Olivetti, Philips und Siemens gegründet wurde, um neue offene Industriestandards für Unix-Betriebssysteme zu entwickeln. 1996 schloss sich die OSF mit X/Open zur Open Group zusammen.

Produkte
 Der Open Software Foundation Mach Kernel (OSFMK) vereinheitlichte die weitere Entwicklung des Mach-Kernels ab Version 3, nachdem zuvor in verschiedenen Betriebssystem-Projekten teilweise untereinander inkompatible Erweiterungen entstanden.

 Mit OSF/1, später Digital UNIX bzw. Tru64 UNIX, schuf die OSF ein auf OSFMK aufbauendes Unix-Betriebssystem, das kompatibel zu UNIX System V war und die Entwicklung anderer Systeme stark begünstigte, u. a. GNU und Darwin.

 Mit OSF/Motif schuf die OSF eine Grafische Benutzeroberfläche, die bestimmt, wie eine Anwendung aussehen bzw. sich verhalten soll, inklusive Platzierung der Titelleisten, Menüs, Schaltflächen und dergleichen. Motif legte die Basis für das Common Desktop Environment (CDE) der Open Group, das wiederum zu Xfce und KDE inspirierte.

Siehe auch
 Geschichte von Unix

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John Boyd has appeared in several television shows including Bones, The Carrie Diaries, Law & Order, Touch, and 24, among others.
His feature film credits include Peppermint opposite Jennifer Garner, Wonderstruck, Argo (Academy Award for Best Picture winner), The Greatest, Mercy, Lady in the Water, and The Notorious Betty Page, among others.
Also, he performed in a number of plays such as The Piano Teacher at the Vineyard Theatre and Romania Kiss Me! at 59 E 59.
In his spare time, he enjoys playing guitar and hanging out with his three young children. Follow him on Twitter and Instagram @johnny_boyd. His birthday is Oct. 22.


In grades eleven and twelve, it seemed like I was doing well, but in reality, I felt utterly lost. I was unsure of the meaningfulness of my recent successes. I wasn't satisfied with being a student with good grades. I felt there was more to my life than that; I wanted to have a visible impact in my environment. Simultaneously, I was struggling to decide what my career path would be after graduation so I fought between preparing for work I would enjoy and preparing for a career that Bahamian society would deem suitable for a smart and talented person. These anxieties spurred feverish energy in me and I started to do everything on campus to figure out what was right for me. I devoted myself to so many organizations and projects that I no longer did much of anything for myself. I sacrificed sleep to plan for meetings and service projects. I constantly thought about how I could take my organizations to the next level, even if it meant sacrificing sleep, studying, or peace-of-mind. I was coming home late in the evening only pausing for 20 minutes to eat then proceeding to homework, practice, or planning until I couldn't bear the fatigue anymore. I would regularly just sleep in my uniform. This left me so unhappy that I wasn't sure what I was working for anymore. If I could travel back in time, I would give myself these five tips so I could live a healthy, productive student life.
Understand your personality, your motivations, your likes, and dislikes so you can construct a productive environment. If you know yourself, you can more easily determine goals and choose appropriate methods to achieving your goals. For example, I established and managed a band in my old school for two years until I graduated because I thought music was the core of my identity, but after much reflection (and even more headache), I realized that I didn't want a band, I wanted to inspire others to reach their full potential in whatever their passion is. To know yourself better, I recommend taking a personality test. Also don't be afraid to talk to yourself because no one can understand you like you.
Believe that God already put greatness in you and don't let it be defined by any single activity. I borrow that idea from Denzil Rolle. He was speaking at a workshop I was attending when he gave this message, though I did not understand it as well as I do now. He used the example of playing saxophone, saying that you are not great because you play saxophone well. You make the saxophone great because you put your greatness into it. Similarly, you aren't great because your grades are good, your grades are good because you put your greatness into it. When you believe in your innate greatness and don't fool yourself in thinking a certain activity or other people make you great, it's easier to walk away from harmful situations.
See, I want to be like her when I grow up.
When you constantly find yourself in a situation where you're constantly being disrespected, taken advantage of, or feeling physically and emotionally drained, remove yourself from that environment. You are going to meet people who, intentionally or not, will try to bring you down, especially in the midst of your success. In particular, beware of those who use your determination to succeed to take advantage of you. These people usually express that they want to achieve the same thing as you, but they don't adopt the appropriate habits to do so. Also, don't be so determined to reach the goal that you repeatedly let them get away with it. If you believe in your greatness, you'll realize that you have so much greatness in you that there's more than one way to reach your goal, or you'll realize that you can put that goal on hold, and go after something just as good with less stress.
Being a student is your job. Take pride in your work.
It doesn't pay right away, but being a student is your job so you have the right to take pride in your work and take steps to do it as well as possible.
Use a binder for your subjects: Rearrange notes, store and keep track of tests and assignments easily.
Use your planner and always check it. As soon as you get a due date, write it down. I mean it. USE IT.
Pester your teachers for knowledge. The best way to pester your teacher is to constantly be on them for explanations when you don't understand. Not only does it make your life easier, but they can't get mad.
Prayer does not have to be long and complicated. Just acknowledging that you need the Lord's help is a great start.
Start small with prayers with the first three points and you're off to a good start. The feeling that someone has your back is reassuring.
With all that said, I leave you with this final message and possibly someone's next Whatsapp status.


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Q: Split the String with special character
Could you advise for this special character ? how we can replace and
  split in java ?

Symbol in notepad :-
Sample Code : Since its has special character.

A: If you have only bell characters, you can use:
String data="164/165/165"; //the hidden bells are there, generated via echo $'164\a/165\a/165' | pbcopy
System.out.println("length with hidden bells: "+data.length());

String elems [] = data.split("\\a/");
for(String e:elems) {
    System.out.println(e);
    System.out.println(e.length());
}

output:
length with hidden bells: 13
164
3
165
3
165
3

You can also use the hexadecimal notation: \x07
See: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/ios/12_4/cfg_fund/command/reference/cfnapph.html
Notes:
If you have different special characters you can create a char class via the hexadecimal values or you can simply use \D+ if you are only interested in extracting digits from the string or \\W+ if your string also contains letters. Also if your / is always preceded by a character you want to discard, then ./ should work fine too.

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Following in the footsteps of David Guetta and Calvin Harris, EDM's new sensation, Dillon Francis, is as much populist as hedonist. On his debut full-length, he mixes neon pop anthems with surging EDM bangers. His collaboration with Martin Garrix, "Set Me Free," features the kind of drop that sends dancefloors into conniptions, while "When We Were Young" and "Love in the Middle of a Firefight" are crossover tracks aimed squarely at pop radio. Those looking for the moombathon sound Francis made his name with will find it on "I Can't Take It" and the raucous DJ Snake team-up "Get Low."


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Bombardier Business Aircraft today reaffirmed its commitment to the success of the Learjet product family by announcing the creation of a dedicated, worldwide sales team with the Learjet 70 and Learjet 75 aircraft as its singular focus. To that end, Mike Fahey is appointed Vice President, Learjet Aircraft Sales, assuming overall responsibility and accountability for the Learjet program worldwide.
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A thickness planer (also known in the UK and Australia as a thicknesser or in North America as a planer) is a woodworking machine to trim boards to a consistent thickness throughout their length.
This machine transcribes the desired thickness using the downside as a reference / index.  So, to produce a completely straight planed board requires that the down surface is straight before planing.  Obtaining the first flat side requires either face planing with a jointer or face planing using a planer and jointer sled.

Function
A thickness planer is a woodworking machine to trim boards to a consistent thickness throughout their length and flat on both surfaces.

It is different from a surface planer, or jointer, where the cutter head is set into the bed surface. A surface planer has slight advantages for producing the first flat surface and may be able to do so in a single pass. However the thicknesser has more important advantages in that it can produce a board with a consistent thickness, avoids producing a tapered board, and by making passes on each side and turning the board, may also be used for the initial preparation of an unplaned board.

Design

A thickness planer consists of three elements: a cutter head which contains the cutting knives; a set of rollers which draw the board through the machine; and a table which is adjustable relative to the cutter head to control the resultant thickness of the board. Some portable thickness planers differ slightly in that the table is fixed and the cutter head/feed roller assembly is adjusted.

Industrial thickness planers are capable of accepting very wide boards and removing large amounts of material in a single pass. These machines are driven by powerful motors and are of very heavy construction. In recent times, a range of lightweight portable thickness planers have become available which use the cheaper, but noisy, universal motors rather than induction motors and are much less expensive than industrial versions.

In Europe, the functions of the jointer and thickness planer are often combined into a single combination machine, a jointer-planer.  In the U.K. this is called a planer–thicknesser or over–and–under.

Operation

In operation, the table is set to the desired height and then the machine is switched on. The board is fed into the machine until it makes contact with the in-feed roller which grips the board and draws it into the machine and past the rotating cutter head. The knives remove material on the way through and the out-feed roller pulls the board through and ejects it from the machine at the end of the pass.

To finish a board that is flat and of uniform thickness along its length, it is necessary to start with a board that has at least one perfectly flat reference face. The board is fed with this reference face flat on the table and the cutter head removes an amount of material from the opposite face so that it is made parallel to the reference face. The reference face is often created by first passing the board over a jointer. If the lower face is not flat, the feed roller pressure pressing the board against the table will deform the board, which will then spring back as it leaves the machine, resulting in a non-flat upper surface.

One problem often encountered when using a thickness planer is snipe. This manifests as a deeper cut on a short section of the board at either end and is caused by incorrect feeding or misalignment of the in-feed or out-feed tables, or an unnecessarily high setting of the rollers recessed in the surface of the in-feed table. It can be accommodated by keeping the board overlong to allow later trimming.

See also
Planing mill
A very general guide on Thickness Planer from DECD

References

Woodworking machines
Planes