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Iron-Based Powder Combination
The invention relates to a powder metallurgical combination comprising an iron-based powder A essentially consisting of core particles of iron pre-alloyed with molybdenum and having 6-15%, preferably 8-12% by weight of copper diffusion alloyed to the core particles, an iron-based powder B essentially consisting of particles of iron pre-alloyed with molybdenum and having 4.5-8%, preferably 5-7% by weight of nickel diffusion alloyed to the core particles, and an iron-based powder C essentially consisting of particles of iron pre-alloyed with molybdenum. The invention also relates to the powders A and B per se. Further the invention relates to a method for preparing an iron-based sintered component comprising 0.3-2% by weight of molybdenum, 0.2-2%. Preferably 0.4-0.08% by weight of copper and 0.1-4% by weight of nickel and to a method to obtain a sintered component having a predetermined strength and a predetermined dimensional change during sintering.
Larsson, Mats (Angelholm, SE)
HOGANAS AB (Hoganas, SE)
75/252, 75/255
B22F3/16; B22F1/00
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ZHU, WEIPING
BUCHANAN, INGERSOLL & ROONEY PC (ALEXANDRIA, VA, US)
1. A powder metallurgical combination comprising: an iron-based powder A, essentially consisting of core particles of iron-prelloyed with molybdenum, whereby 6-15% by weight of powder A is copper being diffusion alloyed to the core particles, an iron-based powder B, essentially consisting of core particles of iron pre-alloyed with molybdenum, whereby 4.5-8% by weight of powder B is nickel being diffusion alloyed to the core particles, and an iron-based powder C, essentially consisting of particles or iron pre-alloyed with molybdenum.
2. The powder metallurgical combination according to claim 1, wherein the amount of copper in powder A is 8-12% by weight.
3. The powder metallurgical combination according to claim 1, wherein the amount of nickel in powder B is 5-7% by weight.
4. The powder metallurgical combination according to claim 1, wherein the amount of molybdenum in each of powder A, B or C is 0.3-2% by weight.
5. The powder metallurgical combination according to claim 1, wherein the amount of molybdenum is essentially the same in each of powder A, B or C.
6. The powder metallurgical combination according to claim 1, wherein the amount of copper in the combination is within the range 0.2-2% by weight.
7. The powder metallurgical combination according to claim 6, wherein the amount of nickel in the combination is within the range 0.1-4% by weight.
8. The powder metallurgical combination according to claim 1, further comprising up to 1% graphite by weight.
9. The powder metallurgical combination according to claim 1, comprising other additives selected from the group consisting of lubricants, binders, other alloying elements, hard phase materials, machinability enhancing agents.
10. The powder metallurgical combination according to claim 1, wherein powder C is essentially free from Cu and Ni.
11. A diffusion alloyed iron-based powder essentially consisting of core particles of iron pre-alloyed with 03.-2% by weight of molybdenum, whereby 6-15% by weight of said powder is copper diffusion alloyed to the core particles.
12. A diffusion alloyed iron-based powder essentially consisting of core particles of iron pre-alloyed with 03.-2%, by weight of molybdenum, whereby 4.5-8% by weight of said powder is nickel diffusion alloyed to the core particles.
13. A method of preparing an iron-based sintered component comprising 0.3-2% by weight of molybdenum, 0.2-2% by weight of copper and 0.1-4% by weight of nickel comprised mixing powders A, B, C as defined in claim 1 and graphite, compacting the mixture to form a compacted body, and sintering the body.
14. A method to obtain a sintered component, having a predetermined strength and a predetermined dimensional change during sintering, comprising the steps of: determining the required amounts of copper, nickel, molybdenum and carbon in the sintered component needed for obtaining the predetermined strength and dimensional change, determining the respective amounts of powder A, B and C as defined in claim 1, mixing the determined amounts of powders A, B and C with graphite and optional other additives, compacting the mixture to form a powder compact; and sintering the powder compact.
15. The powder metallurgical combination according to claim 2, wherein the amount of nickel in powder B is 5-7% by weight.
16. The powder metallurgical combination according to claim 1, wherein the amount of molybdenum in each of powder A, B or C is 0.5-1.5%, by weight.
17. The powder metallurgical combination according to claim 1, wherein the amount of copper in the combination is within the range 0.4-0.8% by weight.
18. The powder metallurgical combination according to claim 1, further comprising 0.3-0.7% graphite by weight.
19. A diffusion alloyed iron-based powder essentially consisting of core particles of iron pre-alloyed with 0.5-1.5% by weight of molybdenum, whereby 8-12% by weight of said powder is copper diffusion alloyed to the core particles.
The present invention refers to iron-based powder metallurgical combinations and to methods for preparing sintered powder metallurgical components therefrom. More specifically the invention refers to the production of sintered components including copper, nickel and molybdenum by using these combinations.
Within the powder metallurgical field, copper, nickel and molybdenum has since long been used as alloying elements in the production of high strength sintered components.
Sintered iron-based components can be produced by mixing alloying elements with the pure iron powders. However, this may cause problems with dust and segregation which may lead to variations in size and mechanical properties of the sintered component. In order to avoid segregation the alloying elements may be pre-alloyed or diffusion alloyed with the iron powder. In one method molybdenum is pre-alloyed with iron powder and this pre-alloyed iron powder is subsequently diffusion alloyed with copper and nickel for production of sintered components from iron-based powder compositions containing molybdenum, nickel and copper.
It is however obvious that, when producing a sintered iron-based component, from a powder wherein molybdenum is pre-alloyed and wherein copper and nickel are diffusion alloyed, the content of the alloying elements in the sintered iron-based component will be substantially identical with the content of alloying elements in the used diffusion alloyed powder. In order to reach different contents of the alloying elements in the sintered component, yielding different properties, iron-based powders having different contents of the alloying elements have to be used.
The present invention provides a method of eliminating the need of producing a specific powder for each desired chemical composition of the sintered iron-based component having alloying elements from molybdenum, copper and nickel. The invention also offers the advantage of providing a method for controlling the dimensional change and the tensile strength to predetermined values. In a specific embodiment the dimensional change is independent of the carbon content and the density.
In brief the invention concerns a powder metallurgical combination of three different iron-based powders. The first of these iron-based powders consisting of core particles of iron, pre-alloyed with molybdenum, which is additionally diffusion alloyed with copper and the second iron-based powder consisting of core particles of iron, pre-alloyed with molybdenum, which is diffusion alloyed with nickel. The third iron-based powder essentially consists of particles of iron pre-alloyed with molybdenum.
The invention also concerns the two diffusion alloyed iron-based powders.
A method according to the invention comprises the steps of combining these three iron-based powders in predetermined amounts, mixing the combination with graphite, compacting the obtained mixture and sintering the obtained green body.
Another aspect of the invention concerns a method of providing a sintered component having a predetermined strength and a predetermined dimensional change during sintering.
DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
FIG. 1-4 illustrate diagrams for determining the copper and nickel content in the powder metallurgical combination for a predetermined strength and dimensional change.
Specifically the iron-based powder metallurgical combination according to the invention comprises:
an iron-based powder A essentially consisting of core particles of iron pre-alloyed with molybdenum, whereby 6-15%, preferably 8-12% by weight of copper, is diffusion alloyed to the core particles.
an iron-based powder B essentially consisting of core particles of iron pre-alloyed with molybdenum, whereby 4.5-8%, preferably 5-7% by weight of nickel, is diffusion alloyed to the core particles, and
an iron-based powder C, essentially consisting of particles of iron pre-alloyed with molybdenum.
The amount of pre-alloyed molybdenum in the particles in the iron-based powders A, B and C, respectively, may vary between 0.3-2% by weight, preferably 0.5 and 1.5% by weight. In one embodiment the particles in all three powders are pre-alloyed with the same amount of molybdenum. Amounts above 2% of Mo does not give an increase of the strength justifying the increase of the costs. Amounts of Mo below 0.3% does not give a significant effect of the strength.
The amount of copper and nickel which is diffusion alloyed to the core particles is limited in the upper range to 15% copper and 12% nickel. The lower limit of copper and nickel which is diffusion alloyed to the core particles should be substantially higher than the amount required in the sintered component to achieve the advantages of the invention. Thus, for practical reasons an iron-based powder essentially consisting of core particles pre-alloyed with molybdenum and comprising at least 6% copper diffusion alloyed to the core particles and an iron-based powder having core particles pre-alloyed with molybdenum and comprising at least 4.5% nickel diffusion alloyed to the core particles are of special interest.
The powders A, B and C, respectively, essentially consist of particles of iron pre-alloyed with molybdenum, but other elements, except unavoidable impurities, may be pre-alloyed to the particles. Such elements may be nickel, copper, chromium and manganese.
In order to produce a sintered component from the powder combination according to the present invention, the respective amounts of powder A, B and C are determined and mixed with graphite in the amount required for the predetermined strength. The obtained mixture may be mixed with other additives before compaction and sintering. The amount of graphite which is mixed in the powder combination is up to 1%, preferably 0.3-0.7%.
Other additives are selected from the group consisting of lubricants, binders, other alloying elements, hard phase materials, machinability enhancing agents.
In accordance with one embodiment of the powder metallurgical combination, powder C is essentially free from Cu and Ni.
The relation between powder A, B and C is preferably chosen so that the copper content will be 0.2-2% by weight, the nickel content will be 0.1-4% by weight and the molybdenum content will be 0.3-2% by weight, preferably 0.5-1.5% by weight of the sintered component.
In one embodiment the copper content is 0.2-2%, preferably 0.4-0.8% and the nickel content is 0.1-4%. It has unexpectedly been found that in this particular embodiment the dimensional change during sintering is independent of the carbon content and sintered density.
In order to produce a sintered component with a predetermined dimensional change and strength, the amounts of copper, nickel and carbon, respectively, in the sintered component is determined by means of diagrams, e.g. from FIG. 1-4. The required amounts of powder A, B and C, respectively, may then be determined by a person skilled in the art.
The powders are mixed with graphite to obtain the final desired carbon content. The powder combination is compacted at a compaction pressure between 400-1000 MPa and the obtained green body is sintered at 1100-1300° C. for 10-60 minutes in a protective atmosphere. The sintered body may be subjected to further post treatments, such as heat treatment, surface densification, machining etc.
The exemplifying diagrams in FIG. 1-4 are valid at a compaction pressure of 600 MPa, sintered at 1120° C. for 30 minutes in an atmosphere of 90% nitrogen and 10% of hydrogen.
According to the present invention sintered components containing various amounts of molybdenum, copper and nickel may be produced. This is achieved by using a combination of three different powders, which are mixed in different proportions to achieve a powder having the required chemical composition for the actual sintered component.
To summarize a particular advantage of the invention is that the dimensional change during sintering as well as the strength of the sintered component can be controlled. The advantage of being able to control the dimensional change will facilitate the use of existing pressing tools. When producing sintered parts a certain scatter in carbon content and density may be unavoidable. By utilising the combinations having a dimensional change independent of the density and carbon content the scatter in dimensions after sintering will be reduced hence subsequent machining and machining costs can be decreased.
The invention is illustrated by the following non-limiting examples:
This example demonstrates how to choose an alloying composition having a desired strength of about 600 MPa and three levels of dimensional change (−0.1%, 0.0% and +0.1%). This was done for two carbon levels, 0.5% C and 0.3% C, respectively, in the powder combinations according to table 1, where the lower carbon content yields better ductility as can be seen in table 2.
The powder combinations according to the present invention were prepared from a powder A with 10% of copper diffusion alloyed to the surface of an iron-based powder pre-alloyed with 0.85% of molybdenum, a powder B with 5% of nickel diffusion alloyed to the surface of an iron-based powder pre-alloyed with 0.85% of molybdenum and a powder C of an iron-based powder pre-alloyed with 0.85% of molybdenum.
The powder combinations were mixed with 0.8% amide wax as a lubricant and graphite, to yield a sintered carbon content of 0.3% and 0.5%, respectively. The obtained mixtures were compacted to tensile test specimen according to ISO 2740.
The compaction pressure was 600 MPa and the sintering conditions were: 1120° C., 30 min, 90% N2/10% H2. In table 2 other mechanical properties from the powder combinations according to the invention are presented. It can be clearly seen that the powder combinations according to the invention have the predetermined dimensional change according to FIG. 3.
Dimen-
Sintered sional
Cu Ni Mo C density change
(%) (%) (%) (%) (g/cm3) (%)
Powder combination (1) 0.6 1.3 0.83 0.5 7.08 −0.104
Powder combination (2) 1.15 0.8 0.83 0.5 7.06 0.004
Powder combination (5) 1.3 2 0.83 0.3 7.09 0.007
Powder combination (6) 1.6 1.7 0.83 0.3 7.07 0.095
Elon-
Hard- Tensile Yield Young's ga-
ness strength strength modulus tion
HV10 (MPa) (MPa) (GPa) (%)
Powder combination (1) 219 599 413 139 2.0
This example illustrates powder combinations according to the invention, comprising 0.6% Cu and 2% Ni and a specific embodiment having dimensional change independent of carbon content and sintered density as shown in table 3. The results obtained with these combinations are compared with the results obtained with Distaloy AB (available from Höganäs AB, Sweden) as well as with a powder having the same chemical composition as the powder combination according to the invention but wherein iron-based powder pre-alloyed with molybdenum has both copper and nickel diffusion alloyed to the surface, in table 3 designated as "fixed composition".
The powder combinations according to the present invention were prepared from a powder A with 10% of copper diffusion alloyed to the surface of an iron-based powder pre-alloyed with 0.85% of molybdenum, a powder B with 5% of nickel diffusion alloyed to the surface of an iron-based powder pre-alloyed with 0.85% of molybdenum and a powder C consisting of an iron-based powder pre-alloyed with 0.85% of molybdenum.
Table 3 shows a specific example where a mixture of powder A, powder B and powder C having a total content of 0.6% copper, 2% of nickel and 0.83% of molybdenum is compared with a known powder, Distaloy AB, and an iron-based powder having 0.83% of pre-alloyed molybdenum, 0.6% of copper and 2% of nickel diffusion alloyed to the surface of the iron-based powder. As disclosed in table 3 the dimensional change of sintered samples, produced from the powder combination according to the invention, is essentially independent of the carbon content and density compared with the known powder Distaloy AB or the iron-based powder diffusion alloyed with both copper and nickel.
The powder combinations were mixed with 0.8% amide wax as a lubricant and graphite, to yield a sintered carbon content according to table 3. The obtained mixture were compacted to tensile test specimen according to ISO 2740 at different compaction pressures according to table 3. The tensile test specimen were sintered at 1120° C. for 30 minutes in an atmosphere of 90% nitrogen and 10% of hydrogen. In table 4 further mechanical properties are presented.
Compacting Sintered Dimensional
Cu Ni Mo C pressure density change
(%) (%) (%) (%) (MPa) (g/cm3) (%)
Powder combination (7)* 0.6 2 0.83 0.38 600 7.11 −0.117
Powder combination (10)* 0.6 2 0.83 0.55 400 6.77 −0.114
Fixed composition (1) 0.6 2 0.83 0.21 600 7.16 −0.155
Distaloy AB (2) 1.5 1.75 0.5 0.35 600 7.06 −0.012
*Powder combination according to the invention
Tensile Yield Young's
Hardness strength strength modulus
HV10 (MPa) (MPa) (GPa) Elongation (%)
Powder combination (7)* 183 570 391 137 2.6
Powder combination (10)* 171 507 363 114 1.3
Fixed composition (1) — — — — —
Fixed composition (2) 213 649 437 133 2.2
Distaloy AB (2) 160 562 333 133 3.8
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Show me the service: Canadians
By Canadian Pizza
When asked what is the best way for companies to express
appreciation for their business, three out of four (74 per cent)
Canadian consumers say, "Just show me good service." This preference
far outranks any other form of thanks, including a gift (13 per cent)
or a donation on their behalf to a charity (seven per cent).
When asked what is the best way for companies to express appreciation for their business, three out of four (74 per cent) Canadian consumers say, "Just show me good service." This preference far outranks any other form of thanks, including a gift (13 per cent) or a donation on their behalf to a charity (seven per cent).
And convenient hours of operation are highly prized by Canadians, with 97 per cent of respondents agreeing that these are important to them.
These are some of the findings of the TD Bank Financial Group Customer Loyalty Poll conducted by Ipsos Reid. The online omnibus poll, which explores perceptions on customer service and customer loyalty, was conducted between April 13 and April 17, 2007, among 1,000 adults aged 18 and older across Canada. Results based on a sample size of 1,000 are considered accurate to within ± 3.1 percentage points, 19 times out of 20.
The survey confirms some well-established tenets of customer service. For example, a strong majority (84 per cent) of Canadians agree that one experience can make or break their relationship with a particular brand or company. As well, more than nine-in-ten (94 per cent) say they have shared their stories for both good and bad customer service with friends and family, and eight-in-ten claim that their customer service stories have influenced the purchasing habits of others.
The "word-of-mouth" method of expressing discontent is used more than formal complaint channels – six-in-ten say they have complained in writing to at least one company about bad service.
Overall, Canada gets high marks for customer service when compared to other countries. More than three-quarters of Canadians (77 per cent) say Canada is the best place for service from any type of company. The United States is a distant runner-up at eight per cent, and everywhere else scores four per cent or less.
However, when asked about the last time they received great service, only 62 per cent of Canadians say it was within the past month. On a regional basis, Manitoba/Saskatchewan (71 per cent) and B.C. (70 per cent) are virtually tied in having the most people who had great service in the past month.
At the opposite end of the spectrum, Quebecers (54 per cent) and Albertans (53 per cent) are the least likely to say they received great service within the past month. Indeed, 14 per cent of Albertans claim it has been more than a year since they experienced great service, and one-in-ten Quebecers say they have never received great service from a company.
"At first glance, the 62 per cent finding for all Canadians doesn't seem that remarkable one way or the other," continues Hockey. "But then you realize that, sadly, almost four out of 10 Canadians polled haven't had a great customer experience in at least a month. Canadian companies may have ranked higher than other countries on service, but that doesn't mean we can be complacent. The numbers tell us that as front-line service providers we have to continually improve the customer experience for Canadians."
The poll found a number of strong regional differences in perceptions of customer service:
When asked which service attributes are the most important to them, Quebecers are most likely to choose respect, of those Atlantic Canadians polled, the highest percentage prefer friendliness, and the rest of Canada prefers "knowledgeable."
Don't mess with Atlantic Canadians and Albertans. At 97 per cent and 96 per cent respectively, they are the most likely to share service stories – good or bad – with friends and relatives.
British Columbia and Ontario residents are most likely to write a complaint letter (64 per cent and 63 per cent respectively); Albertans the least likely (47 per cent).
Atlantic Canadians like customer loyalty programs, with virtually all (98 per cent) indicating they belong to at least one program. Canadians on the whole are a nation of joiners, with 90 per cent belonging to at least one loyalty program.
Study shows most Canadians prefer local foods
Canadians misinformed on CPP expansion, Ipsos-CFIB poll says
Canadians split on moving to a no-tipping system in restaurants, poll says
Survey finds what Canadians prefer for pizza
G Cinelli Esperia Corporation
Saputo buys U.S. firm
New plate covers

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A Limestone County mother is facing a felony chemical endangerment charge after her DHR received a report her son consumed a bag of meth.
A Limestone County mother is out on bond after being arrested for chemically endangering a child on Monday.
Court documents show Adrienne Lockard, 26, of Athens, was arrested after the Limestone County Department of Human Resources filed a report with the sheriff's officer after receiving complaints that she exposed her two-year-old son to methamphetamine.
Tonight, some people in the community are expressing their concerns.
"[It's] unbelieveable," said Barry Moore, who lives in Limestone County. " Drugs are destroying this community and every community in America."
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Women's presence at the African Film Festival New York is visible in all categories with many of the film practitioners in attendance for discussion at the screenings. At the helm of the Festival is Sierra Leonean Mahen Bonetti, founder and director. Some of the highlights at the 2018 edition are Apolline Traoré's opening film Borders; the 2017 version of Selbe: One Among Many, by Safi Faye, reissued in Wolof, originally released in 1983; French-Burkinabé curator Claire Diao's traveling series "Quartiers Lointains"; Ekwa Msangi's Master Class, during which she explores building a sustainable career as a filmmaker. This year's festival, which celebrates its 25th year, runs from 16-22 May to 10 June with screenings and other relevant cultural events in various venues.
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Petition for a Writ of Mandamus
Consider filing a Petition for a Writ of Mandamus in Federal Court to force the government to decide your application for a visa, a green card or U.S. citizenship.
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While the government has "discretion" to grant or deny an application for immigration benefits depending on a number of factors, they cannot simply refuse to take action on a request for benefits or tell you that your application for a visa has been under "administrative processing" for months and months.
When to File a Petition for a Writ of Mandamus
When the government refuses to act for a long period of time, and we believe that our client's application has merits, we prepare and submit a Petition for a Writ of Mandamus in Federal Court. This forces the USCIS to make a decision on the application.
Recently, we filed such a Petition for a client in Northern California whose application for naturalization had been denied and his appeal was pending for over one year.
He had originally adjusted his status through marriage to a US citizen. Even though the USCIS had approved both his 2-year and his 10-year green cards, one government investigator was convinced that his marriage was fraudulent.
The investigator called his ex-wife in for an interview. We prepared a 250-page folder documenting the legitimacy of their marriage. Yet, the investigator told me that the USCIS would deny the ex-husband's application for naturalization because the government had airline records showing that he had traveled extensively with his wife-to-be (also a US citizen) while he was still married to his first wife.
We obtained all of the relevant flight records, and showed the USCIS that they were mistaken. He had only traveled together with the future wife after they were married.
Despite this, the USCIS denied his application for naturalization, but not because of any alleged marriage fraud. Instead, they switched strategies and denied his application because he failed to mention a few short trips on his N-400 application.
We submitted an appeal, and I accompanied him to his interview. I told the examiner that if not mentioning a few short trips outside the US was grounds for denying an application for naturalization, then the USCIS would have to deny thousands of other N-400s. After all, I had served as an INS Citizenship Attorney in the 1970s. How many of us who travel frequently can remember every single trip we have taken outside the US? The examiner agreed with me.
Yet, months went by, and each of our inquiries elicited the same response: his application remains pending.
Finally, our client retained us to prepare and submit a Petition for a Writ of Mandamus in Federal Court. We did so.
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Instead, the USCIS scheduled our client for a naturalization ceremony. He is now a US citizen.
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package org.jboss.resteasy.plugins.stats;

import javax.xml.bind.annotation.XmlAccessType;
import javax.xml.bind.annotation.XmlAccessorType;
import javax.xml.bind.annotation.XmlAttribute;
import javax.xml.bind.annotation.XmlElementRef;
import javax.xml.bind.annotation.XmlRootElement;
import java.util.ArrayList;
import java.util.List;

/**
 * <resource uriTemplate="/foo/bar{fff:.*}/x/a">
 * <get method="org.blah.MyResource.method()" invocations="5555">
 * <produces>application/xml</produces>
 * <produces>application/json</produces>
 * </get>
 * <post method="org.blah.MyResource.post()">
 * <produces>application/xml</produces>
 *
 * @author Bill Burke
 * @version $Revision: 1 $
 */
@XmlRootElement(name = "resource")
@XmlAccessorType(XmlAccessType.FIELD)
public class RegistryEntry
{
   @XmlAttribute
   private String uriTemplate;

   @XmlElementRef
   private List<ResourceMethodEntry> methods = new ArrayList<ResourceMethodEntry>();

   @XmlElementRef
   private SubresourceLocator locator;

   public String getUriTemplate()
   {
      return uriTemplate;
   }

   public SubresourceLocator getLocator()
   {
      return locator;
   }

   public void setLocator(SubresourceLocator locator)
   {
      this.locator = locator;
   }

   public void setUriTemplate(String uriTemplate)
   {
      this.uriTemplate = uriTemplate;
   }

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}

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Q: Socket.io what room(s) is the socket in? I am new to socket.io and unfamiliar with how to deal with their data structures.  According to another post, I need to use "socket.rooms" to find out what room a socket is in.  Yet if I print out "socket.rooms" in the console log, I get [Object object].  It is some type of object, but without any documentation on how to access that object properly, I am at a loss on what to do.
Very simple code below, I want the "????" to be the room they are in.  Obviously, they could be in more than one room, in which case I could build a loop... but for what I am building, they will only ever be in one room.
// Send Message
socket.on('game_update', function(data){

    var tStamp = Date.now();
    console.log(tStamp +" - "+ data.msg);

    io.in('????').emit('game_update', {time: tStamp, msg: data});
});

A: Thanks to @Quentin I was able to figure it out.
console.log(socket.rooms); // prints all elements of the rooms object

A player in Room #82, looked something like:
{ '82': '82', 'oNKayk7Ny8GKh1-4AAAB': 'oNKayk7Ny8GKh1-4AAAB' }

The first element is the room, and the 2nd element is their browser cookie that socket.io creates.
To solve my issue, I need to figure out what element is the room, so '82' is inadequate for what I am doing.  I am making the 82 more specific, so I know that the property is the room I am referencing and not their cookie or something else.
socket.join("game_id="+data.game_id); // to join the room, but also id this from other properties

Then the final code I need is:
socket.on('game_update', function(data){

    console.log(socket.rooms); // for debug, prints the data
    var tStamp = Date.now();
    console.log(tStamp +" - "+ data.msg);

    var roomsObj = socket.rooms;

    for(i=0; i < Object.keys(roomsObj).length; i++)
    {
        if(roomsObj[Object.keys(roomsObj)[i]].split("=")[0] == "game_id")
        {
            //broadcasts to every room they are in, which begins in "game_id="
            io.in(roomsObj[Object.keys(roomsObj)[i]]).emit('game_update', {time: tStamp, msg: data});
        }
    }
});

Tested it, and it is working!

A: Socket.IO has changed a lot through different versions. Think of it as a company with poor direction and non solid policies, constantly changing in detriment of their clients (the developers).
Digging into "io" I found this and I've been using it in my last project because I had your same problem:
io.sockets.adapter.sids[socket.id]

If on top of getting the rooms a socket is in you also need to get all sockets inside a room, use the following:
io.sockets.adapter.rooms['nameOfTheRoom'].sockets

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Southern Miss Sport Management Partners with Biloxi Shuckers
Mon, 01/10/2022 - 11:09am | By: Van Arnold
The Sport Management graduate sport marketing class at The University of Southern Mississippi partnered with the Biloxi Shuckers organization on a promotional project during the fall 2021 semester. The collaboration enabled students to assist the organization in future sport marketing planning ideas.
Dr. Chris Croft, Assistant Professor of Sport Management, worked with the Biloxi Shuckers' Hunter Reed, General Manager, and Dustin Fishman, Sales and Marketing Coordinator.
"We focus on incorporating experiential learning opportunities for our students to allow real-world learning opportunities while also contributing to area business organizations. It was an outstanding learning experience for our students to be able to apply sport marketing content from our class, and develop sport marketing ideas for the Shuckers," said Croft.
Fishman provided an overview of the Shuckers' background, recent changes in Minor League Baseball (MiLB), and organization needs for future planning for the 2022 season. The students worked in a group project setting to provide proposed promotional ideas for the 2022 season home games.
"The Shuckers organization was thrilled to once again work with Dr. Croft and the Southern Miss Sport Management program. I believe it's a great partnership that's mutually beneficial for both sides as the students get real experience with a professional sports club and we get the benefit of additional marketing assistance during our planning stages," stated Reed.
To learn more about the sport management graduate program at USM, call 601.266.6057 or visit: https://www.usm.edu/graduate-programs/sport-management.php#Sport%20Management%20MS
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TRILOKPURI SANJAY LAKE - SHIV VIHAR METRO CORRIDOR FLAGGED OFF FOR PASSENGER OPERATIONS
The 17.8 kilometre long Trilokpuri Sanjay Lake – Shiv Vihar Metro corridor was formally flagged off today for passenger operations by Sh. Hardeep Singh Puri, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge), Housing and Urban Affairs and Sh. Manish Sisodia, Deputy Chief Minister, National Capital Territory of Delhi.
Addressing the gathering on the occasion, Sh. Puri said, "The journey that started in 2002 has passed the 300 kilometre mark today to reach 314 kilometres. The Metro project in Delhi is a global success."
Delhi's Deputy Chief Minister, Sh. Manish Sisodia applauded the Delhi Metro for the opening of the section and said, "We see the wonders of civil engineering in the Delhi Metro. In a city like Delhi, it's a wonder how the Metro has expanded through areas such as Chandni Chowk."
Sh. Kailash Gahlot, the Transport Minister of Delhi congratulated the people of Delhi for the opening of the section and said,"DMRC's name is taken with a lot of pride all over the country".
Member of Parliament, Sh. Manoj Tiwari also welcomed the beginning of operations on this section and said that it was a day of happiness for the people of north east Delhi.
DMRC's Managing Director, Dr. Mangu Singh, in his welcome address, said that the Trilokpuri Sanjay Lake – Shiv Vihar Metro corridor was going to be the first ever Metro section of Phase 3 in the eastern part of the city. He also informed that the Delhi Metro was nearing completion of work on all the other major corridors and those sections would be opened in the coming months.
This 17.8 kilometre elevated section comprises of 15 elevated stations – Trilokpuri Sanjay Lake, East Vinod Nagar- Mayur Vihar- II , Mandawali- West Vinod Nagar, I.P. Extension, Anand Vihar ISBT, Karkardooma, Karkardooma Court, Krishna Nagar, East Azad Nagar, Welcome, Jaffrabad, Maujpur- Babarpur, Gokulpuri, Johri Enclave and Shiv Vihar.
The main highlight of this section will be the presence of three interchange stations - Anand Vihar (with Blue Line), Karkardooma (with Blue Line) and Welcome (with Red Line). After the opening of this section the Delhi Metro network will become 314 kilometres long.
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There are many tips and tricks to calm your anxiety.
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To calm anxiety naturally, try breathing exercises, meditation, and journaling.
Eating healthy and exercising regularly can also ease anxious feelings.
If anxiety interferes with your daily life, a mental health professional can help.
Living with anxiety — whether you're suffering from short-term stress or a long-term disorder — can be challenging, but there are ways you can help yourself.
Starting with a small behavior change, like adding in an afternoon walk, can make a noticeable difference in the way you feel. There are also plenty of smaller habits you can adopt to soothe your feelings when your anxiety levels are high.
To calm your anxiety long term, it's important to commit to making lifestyle changes, and develop a system to hold yourself accountable — such as leaning on friends or family for support and encouragement.
"If you are open to acting differently than how you feel, most of my patients are amazed by how freer their lives become and regret not seeking help sooner," says Jennifer L. Taitz, a clinical psychologist and professor of psychology at the University of California, Los Angeles.
Note: If you have an anxiety disorder, you should work on a treatment plan with your doctor, as you may also need therapy or medication alongside lifestyle changes.
Having a toolbox of methods that help boost your mood and take your mind off your stressors can be useful for anyone suffering from anxiety. Here are 17 self-treatment methods that can help mitigate feelings of anxiety, whether you have an anxiety disorder or not.
1. Exercise regularly
Exercise can be very effective at relieving the symptoms of anxiety and boosting your mood.
"Moderate physical activity such as walking for 60 minutes, 4 days per week, can be nearly as effective as medication for reducing anxiety," says Dawn Jonas, NMD, with the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine.
A 2017 review of six randomized controlled studies concluded that "exercise significantly decreased anxiety symptoms more than control conditions." Another 2017 review found that resistance training — like weight lifting — also had a significant impact on reducing anxiety levels.
In fact, even short, simple exercises like a 20-minute walk have been found to reduce stress.
Quick tip: You can get regular exercise from the comfort of your home, too, with an effective at-home gym set-up.
2. Stick to a sleep schedule
Anxiety can make it difficult to sleep, and not being well-rested can contribute to more anxiety.
However, there are a few key ways to get better sleep with anxiety, such as having a sleep routine that includes going to bed and waking up at the same time each day.
Overall, trying to get near the recommended 7 to 9 hours of sleep each night can help keep anxiety at bay. "Inadequate sleep increases the production of stress hormones that can exacerbate anxiety," Jonas says.
3. Try mindfulness and relaxation techniques
Mindfulness meditation and relaxation techniques can help calm anxiety. These can be useful as a daily practice, or when you feel a spike in anxiety coming on.
"When we practice mindfulness or relaxation techniques, we learn how to calm down feelings of anxiety or not let them get in the way of our lives," says Alisa Kamis-Brinda, a psychotherapist at Serenity Solutions.
In fact, a 2019 scientific review of 10 studies found that mindfulness-based interventions were more effective than cognitive-behavioral therapy for reducing distress associated with anxiety.
Jonas recommends that people start with guided meditation apps like Headspace or Calm. A 2019 study of college students found that using Calm for just 10 minutes per day reduced stress.
Quick tip: Learn how to practice mindfulness meditation on your own with Insider's simple guide.
4. Practice biofeedback
Biofeedback is the process of monitoring your body's physical reactions to anxiety in order to better regulate them.
For example, you might notice that your heart is racing when you're feeling anxious. Then, you can monitor your heart rate while taking deep breaths, and watch as your heart lowers during that relaxation technique.
"Biofeedback can help us regulate our breath, reduce muscle tension, and increase heart rate variability, which are all correlated with decreased levels of anxiety," says Jonas.
A 2015 study of nursing students found that practicing biofeedback reduced their reported anxiety levels over a period of four weeks.
Jonas recommends apps like Resility Personal Biofeedback or Elite HRV to help you get started.
5. Eat healthy and avoid substances
What you put in your body affects how you feel, for better or for worse. Here's what to eat and what to avoid to improve your mood:
Avoid fat, sugar, and carbs: Research has found that a diet high in fat, sugar, and refined carbohydrates may increase the risk of anxiety.
Eat whole foods: On the other hand, eating a diet rich in natural, wholesome foods like fruits, vegetables, and legumes, while avoiding sugary snacks, can help control anxiety and boost your mood.
Try fermented foods: Eating fermented foods may also have benefits for people with anxiety. A 2015 study found that people with high neuroticism — a tendency to experience negative emotions — who ate more fermented foods had fewer symptoms of social anxiety
Add omega-3s to your diet: Another study found that omega-3 fatty acids, commonly found in fish like salmon and sardines, reduced anxiety in medical students.
Avoid alcohol: Many people with anxiety get temporary relief from symptoms when they drink, but experience increased symptoms when they stop drinking. That leads some people with anxiety to drink even more. For example, social anxiety disorder is closely linked to alcohol use disorder, according to a 2019 twin study.
6. Try supplements like magnesium
Magnesium is a mineral supplement that has been shown to decrease anxiety. For example, a 2017 review of 18 studies found that people who took magnesium supplements reported decreased feelings of anxiety.
"Magnesium has muscle-relaxing effects on the body and anxiolytic [anxiety reducing] effects on the brain," Jonas says.
According to Jonas, magnesium is relatively safe and well-tolerated by most people — she recommends starting with a dose of 500 to 800 milligrams, taken at bedtime.
7. Reduce caffeine
Caffeine elevates the heart rate and blood pressure, which can make you feel more alert and focused.
However, if you experience anxiety, these same side effects can also trigger alarm signals in your body that may elevate your anxiety, says Moe Gelbart, PhD, director of behavioral health at Torrance Memorial Medical Center.
That's why anxiety is a recognized side effect of caffeine. But how much is too much? About 400 mg of caffeine a day can increase your anxiety. That's about the amount found in four 8-ounce cups of brewed coffee.
8. Breathe slowly and deeply
Taking slow, deep breaths is associated with a sense of calm and reduced anxiety. Breathing in a slow, deep, controlled manner helps the body relax, which is critical for fighting the physical tension that comes up in response to anxiety, Gelbart says.
Taking slow deep breaths activates the body's parasympathetic nervous system, which is responsible for relaxation and calm. That can help quell anxiety, Gelbart says. Gelbart recommends using an app to guide your breathwork in order to reduce anxiety.
Belly breathing is one type of slow, deep breathing that can help interrupt anxiety. To try it, sit or lie in a comfortable position, with one hand on your stomach and one on your chest. Breath in through your nose, watching the hand on your belly rise. The hand on your chest shouldn't move.
After you've pushed the belly hand out as far as you can, slowly exhale through your mouth with your lips pursed, watching the belly hand fall. Repeat that 3-10 times, or until you feel calmer.
Quick tip: If you have anxiety at night, you may want to try these breathing exercises for sleep and relaxation.
9. Try yoga
Study after study has found that yoga can reduce anxiety. That's because yoga combines two important anxiety-busting tools: physical exercise and breathwork that leads to relaxation.
Both of these have independently been linked to reductions in anxiety levels; together, they're even more powerful. Yoga challenges participants to exercise, while also slowing their breathing, which can activate the parasympathetic nervous system.
Yoga can improve mood and anxiety more than walking at a pace that burns a similar amount of calories, one small 2010 study found. Participants in the study were assigned to either walk or do a yoga routine for 60 minutes, three times a week. Those who did yoga had fewer symptoms of anxiety, the researchers found.
Best yoga mats
A yoga mat plays an important role in comfort, balance, and slip prevention for both people both new to and experienced in yoga. Here are some of the best yoga mats we've tested and recommend:
Best eco-friendly: Hugger Mugger Para Rubber Yoga Mat - See on Amazon
Best for sweaty yogis: JadeYoga Harmony Mat - See on Amazon
Best for alignment work: Liforme Yoga Mat - See on Amazon
10. Get outside
Spending time outdoors can help calm anxiety in many ways, Gelbart says. First, there's a good chance that while you're outside, you're exercising, which studies have linked to calming anxiety.
In addition to getting your body moving, being outside can calm your mind, but connecting you on the spiritual or emotional level to something larger than yourself – mother nature, Gelbart says.
"Being out in nature, which is calming and relaxing, allows one to alter their perceptions and priorities of things," he says. This can make your worries seem less significant.
One study found that people who grow up with limited access to green spaces have up to a 55% increased risk for developing mental health conditions like anxiety disorders. If you can't get to green space, even mimicking one can help: Research has shown that listening to nature sounds can reduce anxiety in hospital patients.
Keeping a journal every day can help interrupt the cycle of anxiety in two different ways, Gelbart says.
One great practice is to keep a gratitude journal, where you list a few things that you are grateful for every day. A 2021 study found that practicing gratitude can have a "modest" impact on reducing feelings of anxiety.
"It's not directly related to anxiety, but feeling good and happy begins to reduce anxiety over time," Gelbart says.
Another approach to journaling is to write down your fears or worries. This can help you recognize your thought patterns in order to challenge or interrupt them, Gelbart says.
A 2018 study found that people who journaled about their emotions for 15 minutes 3 days per week for 12 weeks had improved wellness and less anxiety compared to a control group.
It might be hard to laugh when you're feeling anxious, and that's just the point — laughter and humor interrupt the cycle of anxiety.
Even if the relief is only momentary, research has shown that laughter can boost psychological well-being. The key is that you have to be genuinely laughing — self-induced laughter doesn't have the same impact as spontaneous laughter.
So, if you feel anxiety creeping in, pull up your favorite comedic videos and let your laughter loose.
13. Try aromatherapy
When you're feeling anxious, it may be helpful to add a few drops of your favorite essential oil to a diffuser. Though the research is still controversial and the results are mixed, some studies and analyses have found that essential oils may reduce anxiety, at least temporarily.
Some essential oils that may provide relief include:
According to a 2017 review, lavender essential oil may be able to help calm your anxiety. However, a 2019 review points out that many of the studies looking at lavender's effect on anxiety are low quality. Regardless, if you like its scent and find that it increases your well-being, you may want to keep it in your anti-anxiety toolbox.
Peppermint oil is known for its ability to soothe tension headaches. But it may also be able to reduce anxiety. In one small 2022 study of hospital patients with acute coronary syndrome, inhaling peppermint oil was associated with decreased anxiety. Another small 2017 study found that inhaling peppermint oil also soothed anxiety in patients who were about to undergo colonoscopies.
Citrus oils including sweet orange, bergamot, and orange essence could have mood-boosting effects. According to a 2020 review, several small human studies have found that inhaling sweet orange oil helps lower levels of anxiety and increase feelings of relaxation and calmness.
The same review cited several small studies that found similar results from bergamot essential oil, including one small 2015 study where it decreased levels of salivary cortisol (the stress hormone) in healthy women.
Other essential oils that may help anxiety include clary sage, chamomile, lemon, and geranium. Try adding a few drops to an essential oil diffuser, or something absorbent like a cotton ball, and placing it nearby.
Best essential oil diffusers
Choosing the right essential oil diffuser for the size of your room and the mood you want to create can help get the most out of essential oils. Here are a few of the best diffusers we've tested:
Best essential oil diffuser overall: Vitruvi Essential Oil Diffuser - See on Vitruvi
Best essential oil diffuser for large rooms: Asakuki Smart Wi-Fi Essential Oil Diffuser - See on Amazon
14. Repeat a positive affirmation
When you notice yourself feeling anxious, try repeating a mantra or affirmation such as "I am safe" or "I am calm."
Mantra repetition is a staple of transcendental meditation, which is associated with a reduction in stress and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms. While transcendental meditation is centered around a specific mantra assigned to you by an instructor, you can still gain benefits from coming up with your own mantra or positive affirmation.
Here's what the research says:
In one small 2015 study, repeating a one-word mantra reduced activity in the brain, which, for people who suffer from racing thoughts or ruminations, could be useful for calming anxiety.
According to a 2022 review, various forms of mantra meditation were associated with a "small-to-moderate" reduction in anxiety, stress, and depression.
In a small 2016 study of female heart disease patients, using positive affirmations caused a significant decrease in stress, anxiety, and depression.
Some examples of positive affirmations that you can try include:
"I trust myself"
"I am relaxed and at peace"
"My life is a gift"
"I have faith in my abilities"
15. Take a social media break
Social media has both positive and negative effects on mental health.
While it can help foster a sense of community and acceptance with people online, it can also cause you to engage in detrimental habits like doomscrolling, a word that describes an obsession with scrolling through social media and news sites. This exposure to the 24-hour news cycle can be mentally taxing and damaging to your mental health.
If you think social media is contributing to your anxiety, it can be beneficial to log out, even for a short amount of time.
In fact, a 2022 study found that a one-week break from social media was enough to improve well-being and reduce depression and anxiety.
16. Spend time with loved ones
Combat loneliness and boost your mood by spending time with a loved one, whether they're a human or an animal.
Spending time with a pet comes with many benefits. For example, having a dog can help combat loneliness, help PTSD symptoms, and help you be more mindful. When you're feeling anxious, try gazing into your dog's eyes. A 2009 study found that doing so increased oxytocin levels. This hormone is associated with relationship building, physical affection, and a sense of safety.
Nurturing your human relationships can also prove beneficial in improving your mental health.
Friendships are associated with reduced loneliness and improved happiness and self-esteem. When you're feeling anxious, it can help to talk to a friend or family member who can offer a different perspective or talk about a similar experience.
17. Brew some tea
Taking a quiet moment during the day to brew a cup of tea can be a beneficial mindfulness practice. But what's in the cup may also help induce calm, relaxed feelings.
Here are some of the best teas to drink to ease anxiety:
Lavender: In a small 2020 study focusing on elderly individuals, drinking lavender tea twice a day reduced feelings of depression and anxiety among participants.
Green: Though it might seem counterintuitive to drink caffeine when you're feeling anxious, green tea could prove itself an exception. It contains an amino acid called L-theanine, which counteracts the increased blood pressure and general jitteriness associated with caffeine. It also has relaxation and anti-anxiety effects, according to a 2022 review. If you suffer from morning anxiety, try replacing coffee with a cup of green tea.
Chamomile: Chamomile tea contains a flavonoid called apigenin, which has similar effects in the brain as benzodiazepines, a type of anti-anxiety drug. Sipping on chamomile tea can promote relaxation, sleep, and a sense of calm.
Insider's takeaway
Calming anxiety is part of navigating the human experience, Gelbart says.
"Everyone has anxious moments," he said. Oftentimes, those moments can be managed by addressing the physical and mental symptoms of anxiety. Deep breaths might slow your heart rate (interrupting physical symptoms), while laughter can distract you (interrupting mental symptoms like spiraling thoughts).
However, if your anxiety begins interfering with your ability to go about your daily activities, it's time to seek professional treatment, which might involve counseling, medication, or both.
"There is a difference between anxiety, which we all feel, and anxiety disorders, which become dysfunctional and make life difficult," Gelbart says. If you think you might have an anxiety disorder, "it's important to make an intervention so you can live life."
Kelly Burch
Kelly Burch is a New Hampshire-based freelance journalist writing about finances, health, family, and more. Her work has appeared in The Washington Post, The Chicago Tribune, and Forbes, among others. Follow her on Facebook or Twitter, and or learn more here.
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Zoe McDonald is the editorial production fellow on Insider's Reference Desk, where she primarily works to maintain the growing archive of helpful explainers in the Health vertical. Previously, Zoe worked as an associate producer at Meredith Corp., creating videos for brands like Health, Southern Living, and Real Simple. She graduated with a degree in journalism from the University of Mississippi and is currently based in Birmingham, Alabama, where she enjoys trying the city's wealth of great food and hiking with her dog.
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Cabs Rock Entertainment act, Zylex also known as ( ORPEHUR ZIG ZIGGY) drops his first official single under the label imprint. The Song was titled NOBODY.
The song has a very catchy/melodious hook, he uses the song to express his feelings concerning how he had suffered, hustle in life and the blessings of God in his life.
The song was produced by Bembeatz and was Mixed and Mastered by SoundAndMe.


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Q: Draw Black Hole in Tikz I need to draw in tikz something like to the two pictures bellow:

that are inspire in Figura 34.8 of the book Gravitation (MTW).

Can anybody tell me how to draw these pictures?

A: I do not know Tikz, but here is a start with MetaPost/MetaFun that perhaps could get you up and running. Compiled with context. Have fun!

\starttext
\startMPpage[offset=3bp,instance=doublefun]
u:=1cm;% overall unit

% (theta,phi) spherical coordinates for viewpoint direction
theta:=-80;
phi:=15;

% scalar product
primarydef u cdotprod v =
    redpart u*redpart v + greenpart u*greenpart v + bluepart u*bluepart v
enddef;

% Projection from 3D to 2D
vardef P primary x =
    save ct,st,sp;
    ct:=cosd(theta);
    st:=sind(theta);
    sp:=sind(phi);
    (x cdotprod (-st,ct,0),x cdotprod (-ct*sp,-st*sp,cosd(phi)))
enddef;

path S[],seam[],torso,waist,knee[],innerpants,outerpants[],grays[];
pair toe[],scrotch;

% The planes
S[1] = (P(-3.5,-2.5,0)
       --
       P(2,-2.5,0)
       --
       P(2,2.5,0)
       --
       P(-3.5,2.5,0)
       --
       cycle)
       randomizedcontrols 0.75 scaled u;

S[2] = (P(-3.5,-2.5,3)
       --
       P(2,-2.5,3)
       --
       P(2,2.5,3)
       --
       P(-3.5,2.5,3)
       --
       cycle)
       randomizedcontrols 0.75 scaled u;

% The body
torso = (P(1,0,6)
        ...
        P(0,1,6)
        ...
        P(-1,0,6)
        ...
        P(0,-1,6)
        ...
        cycle)
        randomizedcontrols 0.2 scaled u;

waist = (P(1,0,3)
        ...
        P(0,1,3)
        ...
        P(-1,0,3)
        ...
        P(0,-1,3)
        ...
        cycle)
        randomizedcontrols 0.2 scaled u;

knee[1] = (P(1,0,0)
          ...
          P(0.75,0.4,0)
          ...
          P(0.5,0,0)
          ...
          P(0.75,-0.4,0)
          ...
          cycle)
          randomized 0.0 scaled u;

knee[2] = (P(-0.5,0,0)
          ...
          P(-0.75,0.4,0)
          ...
          P(-1,0,0)
          ...
          P(-0.75,-0.4,0)
          ...
          cycle)
          randomized 0.0 scaled u;

toe[1] = P(0.8,-0.3,-2.3) scaled u;

toe[2] = P(-0.9,0,-1.8) scaled u;

scrotch = P(0,0,1.5) scaled u;

outerpants[1] = (directionpoint dir 80 of torso){dir -100}
                ..
                {down}(directionpoint up of waist)
                ..
                (directionpoint up of knee[1])
                ..
                toe[1];

outerpants[2] = (directionpoint dir -80 of torso){dir -80}
                ..
                {down}(directionpoint down of waist)
                ..
                (directionpoint down of knee[2])
                ..
                {dir -80}toe[2];

innerpants = (toe[1]
             ..
             (directionpoint down of knee[1])
             ..
             {dir 115}scrotch{dir -105}
             ..
             (directionpoint up of knee[2])
             ..
             {dir -105}toe[2]);

for i=1 upto 5:
   seam[i] = (point 2.3+0.08i of torso){dir -87}
             ..
             (point 2.2+0.075i of waist)
             ..
             (point 2.35+0.2i of knee[2])
             ..
             toe[2];
endfor;

for i=6 upto 10:
    seam[i] = (point 2.8+0.06i of torso){dir -90}
              ..
              (point 2.7+0.065i of waist)
              ..
              {dir -90}(point 2.3-0.1(i-5) of innerpants);
endfor;

grays[1] = subpath(xpart(reverse outerpants[1] intersectiontimes waist),
                   xpart(reverse outerpants[1] intersectiontimes torso))
                   of reverse outerpants[1]
           --
           subpath(xpart(torso intersectiontimes outerpants[1]),
                   xpart(torso intersectiontimes outerpants[2]))
                   of torso
           --
           subpath(xpart(outerpants[2] intersectiontimes torso),
                   xpart(outerpants[2] intersectiontimes waist))
                   of outerpants[2]
           --
           subpath(xpart(reverse waist intersectiontimes outerpants[2]),
                   xpart(reverse waist intersectiontimes outerpants[1]))
                   of reverse waist
           --
           cycle;

grays[2] = subpath(xpart(outerpants[1] intersectiontimes knee[1]),
                   xpart(outerpants[1] intersectiontimes subpath(0,1) of S[2]))
                   of outerpants[1]
           --
           reverse subpath(xpart(S[2] intersectiontimes reverse outerpants[1]),
                           xpart(S[2] intersectiontimes reverse outerpants[2]))
                           of S[2]
            --
            subpath(xpart(outerpants[2] intersectiontimes (subpath(0,1) of S[2])),       xpart(outerpants[2] intersectiontimes knee[2]))
                    of outerpants[2]
            --
            subpath(xpart(knee[2] intersectiontimes outerpants[2]),
                    xpart(knee[2] intersectiontimes innerpants))
                    of knee[2]
            --
            subpath(xpart(reverse innerpants intersectiontimes knee[2]),
                    xpart(reverse innerpants intersectiontimes knee[1]))
                    of reverse innerpants
            --
            subpath(xpart(knee[1] intersectiontimes innerpants),
                   xpart(knee[1] intersectiontimes outerpants[1]))
                   of knee[1]
            --
            cycle;

grays[3] = subpath(0,
                   xpart(reverse outerpants[1] intersectiontimes S[1]))
                   of reverse outerpants[1]
            --
            reverse subpath(xpart(S[1] intersectiontimes reverse subpath(0,1) of innerpants),
                            xpart(S[1] intersectiontimes reverse outerpants[1]))
                            of S[1]
            --
            reverse subpath(0,
                            xpart(innerpants intersectiontimes S[1]))
                            of innerpants
            --
            cycle;

grays[4] = subpath(0,
                   xpart(reverse innerpants intersectiontimes S[1]))
                   of reverse innerpants
            --
            reverse subpath(xpart (S[1] intersectiontimes reverse outerpants[2]),               xpart (S[1] intersectiontimes reverse innerpants))
                            of S[1]
            --
            reverse subpath(0,
                            xpart (reverse outerpants[2] intersectiontimes S[1])) of (reverse outerpants[2])
            --
            cycle;

% Drawing time

% The planes
draw S[1];
draw S[2];

% Fill
for i = 1 upto 4:
    fill grays[i] withcolor 0.75white;
endfor;

draw grays[3];
draw grays[4];

% Fix parts that were filled
draw subpath(xpart (S[2] intersectiontimes reverse outerpants[2]),
             xpart (S[2] intersectiontimes reverse outerpants[1]))
             of S[2];

draw subpath(xpart (S[1] intersectiontimes reverse outerpants[2]),
             xpart (S[1] intersectiontimes reverse innerpants))
             of S[1];

draw subpath(xpart (S[1] intersectiontimes innerpants),
             xpart (S[1] intersectiontimes reverse outerpants[1]))
             of S[1];

% Draw the rest of the parts
draw torso;

draw subpath(0,
             xpart(outerpants[1] intersectiontimes waist))
             of outerpants[1];

draw subpath(xpart(reverse outerpants[1] intersectiontimes knee[1]),
             xpart(reverse outerpants[1] intersectiontimes S[2]))
             of reverse outerpants[1];

draw subpath(0,
             xpart(reverse outerpants[1] intersectiontimes S[1]))
             of reverse outerpants[1];

draw subpath(0,
             xpart(innerpants intersectiontimes S[1]))
             of innerpants;

draw subpath(xpart(innerpants intersectiontimes knee[1]),
             xpart(innerpants intersectiontimes knee[2]))
             of innerpants;

draw subpath(xpart(outerpants[2] intersectiontimes torso),
             xpart(outerpants[2] intersectiontimes waist))
             of outerpants[2];

draw subpath(xpart(reverse outerpants[2] intersectiontimes knee[2]),
             xpart(reverse outerpants[2] intersectiontimes S[2]))
             of reverse outerpants[2];

for i=1 upto 10:
  draw subpath(0,
               xpart(seam[i] intersectiontimes reverse waist))
               of seam[i];
endfor;

for i=1 upto 5:
  draw subpath(xpart(reverse seam[i] intersectiontimes reverse knee[2]),
               xpart(reverse seam[i] intersectiontimes S[2]))
               of reverse seam[i];
  draw subpath(0,
               xpart(reverse seam[i] intersectiontimes S[1]))
               of reverse seam[i];
endfor;

for i=6 upto 10:
   draw subpath(0,
                xpart(reverse seam[i] intersectiontimes S[2]))
                of reverse seam[i];
endfor;

\stopMPpage
\stoptext


Little short shot with iscorama and GH2.
Price is actually pretty reasonable. 4k US is about right, only one of your links is for a 36 and there is mention of "leaked" putty in the description. The only listings on ebay.com for decent looking 36s currently are 4k (starting bid) to 7k USD. As andrew said, let us know when you see a 36 for £1300, i'll buy it! I'll buy ten at that price, especially if they come with the tokina achromat as Ben's does.
Share your videography secrets here.
Just because there are people with unsophisticated or bad taste, doesn't mean we should just aspire to that level. Sure, work with what you have but i'd encourage everyone to aim high!
JGL does some good acting work but this is awful in all aspects IMO. It seems like a meta parody of the vimeo films that attempt to attribute intense meaning to a bunch of random slow motion travel shots. It's even worse when the footage jittery mobile phone footage. Maybe I just don't get it.
Sometimes there's a reason something hasn't been done before. Even gasper noe's 'Touching the void" is unwatchable due it's gimicky fpp cinematography IMO . The need for a gimmick in every music video and tv show is starting to rub me the wrong way quite frankly.
So I want to shoot anamorphic. What now?
If not an iscorama, Kowa B&H or Bolex Moller.
Great work man! keep going!
All these new anamorphic options are exciting in theory but where is the exciting footage? I think if this and the other newer options want to really move units they should have a DP do something impressive showing the results they can achieve when used well. The bent jello cam tests aren't enough when asking people to part with $800-4000. That never seemed to come with the letus or the slr 1.3x and I don't hear much about those since they have been released except FS posts.
I will try to dig some out soon. I shot a bunch of test footage of typical close ups with oval city lights in bg a few months ago, just to see if I could on s16. 2 tokinas to really push it haha :) I actually love the plastic iscorama because it's so light I can actually do geurilla & handheld on the d16. I even made a camera bag with a hole in the bottom for the pistol grip and foam cushion for to support he isco so I can just rip it out and go and then drop it back in and run!
Rich, I use the iscorama with my fujinon 25mm f0.85 wide open without problems :) (this on s16 sensor) I agree regarding focal lengths limits at the wide end. Shooting narrative indoors with a vignette limit worse than the iscorama would be pretty cramped, I struggled to get the shots I wanted at times due to the vignette limits. I often use a century optics wide angle adapter now as suggested by Andy and it works a treat when you need a bit extra. And at 0.85 with diopters there is no problem extreme oval bokeh even on s16.
Yes that is why i got in the habit of doing noise reduction early and rendering it out, working with compressed footage it holds up a lot better during grading if it is cleaned first.


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The taxpayers who are required to file their return after July 31st are mainly assessees who are required to get their books of account audited, corporate assessees and enterprises with transfer pricing norms.
Until last assessment year (AY) there was no penalty for filing belated income tax returns. However, this penalty is applicable from AY 2018-19. A new section 234F was inserted by the government in the Income Tax Act. As per this section, an individual would have to pay a fee of up to Rs 10,000 for filing income tax return after the due dates specified in section 139(1) of the Act. Taxpayers are liable to pay a fee of Rs 5,000, if their tax return for the financial year 2017-18 is filed after the return filing deadline (i.e., July 31, 2018) but before December 31, 2018. The fee payable is Rs 10,000 if the tax return is filed on or after December 31, 2018. Moreover, if the income is below Rs 5 lakhs then the fee shall not exceed Rs 1000.


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Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
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America's lowest, hottest, and driest national park, adventurous visitors enjoy Death Valley for its many extremes and mysteries such as the sailing stones.
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
Our famed 'Water Gap' is formed by Middle Delaware River's passage between low forested mountains and rocky mountain ridges.
Denali National Park and Preserve
Mt. Denali, formerly Mt. McKinley, is North America's highest mountain, and is contained within Denali National Park in Alaska.
Visitors to Dry Tortugas, near Key West, can bird watch, camp on the beach, and snorkel the surrounding waters filled with sea life and pristine coral reefs.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial
Located across from the Smithsonian National Air and Space museum and nestled among many of the federal agencies that have roots in the Eisenhower administration, this memorial honors Dwight D.
Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve
Ebey's Landing provides a vivid historical record including the first exploration of Puget Sound by Captain George Vancouver in 1792.
In Philadelphia, Edgar Allen Poe wrote such classics as The Tell-Tale Heart, The Fall of the House of Usher and poems like The Haunted Palace and To Helen.
Effigy Mounds National Monument
The secretive mounds culture of the Eastern Woodland people is one of the many mysteries of the national parks.
Eisenhower National Historic Site
Located adjacent to the Gettysburg Battlefield, the life of President Dwight D. Eisenhower is on display, part of the history of the national parks.
El Morro National Monument
A national park in New Mexico, El Morro National Monument is a fascinating mixture of both human and natural history.
Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site
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Does anyone know of any Vanilla Cards that don't have a monthly fee?
Does it have to be a Vanilla Card?
I have an Optimum card which is Mastercard, £5 fee to get card then no further monthly payments or extra charges, has a £20 minimum payment into it though.
Also look at Revolut, works well with its app and has no exchange fees etc.
Looks pretty good, especially as it will only be used for recurring USD payments for a service. Do you get a card number?
Revolut gives you virtual cards and physical ones, also allows you use as bank account.
I have a Revolut card and use it on holidays. It works well and I have unlocked cryptocurrencies too.


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Fourth of July Guide: Fair, fireworks and fun
Fair: Old favorites, new fun
WHAT: Cumberland County Fair
WHEN: Gates open: 3 p.m. Tuesday, 1 p.m. Wednesday, 4 p.m. July 9 and 10, and 1 p.m. July 11
WHERE: Cumberland County Fairgrounds, 3001 Carmel Road, Millville
DETAILS: This year's fair will feature food and fun including demolition derby, mud bog, amusement rides, comedy hypnotist show, prop comedian The Legendary WID, Larry Vee and Strongman Sonny Barry, 4-H exhibits and activities, racing pigs, monster truck rides, live music, watermelon eating contest, amateur truck pull and more. The Little Miss and Mister Cumberland County Fair Pageant, for girls and boys ages 4 to 8, a Decorated Wagons and Baby Strollers Parade for newborns to age 4, raffles for an autographed Mike Trout baseball bat and a $400 Best Buy gift card; plus a 220-foot zipline represent a portion of what's new this year.
ADMISSION: $5 for ages 10 and older, $3 for ages 4 to 9 and free for ages 3 and younger; except free for children under four feet tall on July 8 and free admission for seniors until 6 p.m. each day and all day on July 9
MORE INFO: (856) 825-3820 or www.cumberlandcofair.com
Concert and fireworks for the Fourth in Vineland
WHAT: City of Vineland's Fourth of July Concert and Fireworks
WHEN: 7 p.m. Saturday; rain date Sunday
WHERE: Giampietro Park, Lincoln and Lincoln avenues, Vineland
DETAILS: Concert at Giampietro Park features the Cumberland County College Symphony and the Bud Cavallo Combo and will be followed by fireworks at Vineland High School, Chestnut Avenue and Brewster Road, Vineland.
MORE INFO: (856) 794-4000 or www.vinelandcity.org
Buena Vista celebrates Independence Day
WHAT: 27th annual Buena Vista Township Independence Day Celebration
WHEN: Parade, 2 p.m., festivities, 3 p.m. Sunday; rain date July 12
WHERE: Michael Debbi Park, Cedar Avenue, Richland
DETAILS: Parade at 2 p.m., starting in Collings Lakes and ending at the park with opening ceremonies at 3 p.m. The event also will include music by DJ Nicky G throughout the day; a Patriots Car Show sponsored by the South Jersey Cruisers Association; an expanded food court including beer; activities for children including camel and pony rides; crafters, vendors, displays and demonstrations; and a program featuring local talent and special presentations at 5 p.m. The festival is scheduled to conclude with fireworks.
MORE INFO: (856) 697-2100, ext. 8
Patriotic Fun at Cold Spring
WHAT: Annual Independence Day Celebration
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
WHERE: Historic Cold Spring Village, Route 9, Cape May
DETAILS: Features a variety of patriotic family activities, programs and music plus the village's restored historic buildings will be open and will feature demonstrations of Early American trades and crafts.
ADMISSION: $12 for adults, $10 for children ages 3 to 12 and free for children age 2 and younger
MORE INFO: (609) 898-2300, ext. 10, or www.hcsv.org
Family fun at the lighthouse
WHAT: Family Fun Days
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays, through Aug. 19
WHERE: Cape May Lighthouse, Cape May Point
DETAILS: Features hands-on activities like pirate hat-making, along with performers and kid-friendly entertainment plus crafts vendors, all at the base of the lighthouse; plus climb the 199 steps to the top and enjoy the view.
ADMISSION: Free for activities; fee to climb the lighthouse, $8 for adults, $5 for ages 3 to 12 and free for ages 2 and younger
MORE INFO: (800) 275-4278 or www.capemaymac.org


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truly excellent collection of software geared towards kids.
on another debian based distro to update things.
ps. my 5yo son loves this distro.
What a nice educational distro for young children.
I tried installing it on a quick USB3 stick but the load time was untenable.
Running it using Virtualbox from the hard drive, load time was excellent.
I set memory at 1GB and my gran-daughters were delighted.
System was a 10 year old HP dv9000 running 32-bit Win10 to fit the limited 2GB max. RAM for this HP.
Positive feedback for tasks accomplished, friendly intuitive interface, learning skills from basic mouse skills to learning letters, puzzles, ABCs, etc.