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It Starts with a Spark • The Darkest Legacy
July 24, 2018 • Alexandra Bracken, book review, By Alexa, dystopian, science fiction, The Darkest Legacy, The Darkest Minds, young adult fiction
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Here's how I know that I've read an amazing book: when I finished reading The Darkest Legacy, it was 12:45 in the morning and I was so hyped up on adrenaline and feels that I couldn't sleep for another hour and a half because my mind just wouldn't calm down. It's been some time since then, and I still get such a rush of feelings just thinking about The Darkest Legacy. Because it was just so darn incredible, and I will not be able to rave about it enough.
(This is probably a good time to mention that, if you have not yet read The Darkest Minds series from Alexandra Bracken, you are going to be spoiled for it if you read any further. Also, you should definitely fix this by going out, getting a copy of The Darkest Minds from your bookstore or library, and reading it ASAP.)
The entire premise of The Darkest Legacy is as follows (and this was taken from Goodreads, as I don't think I can do this synopsis justice using my own words):
Five years after the destruction of the so-called rehabilitation camps that imprisoned her and countless other Psi kids, seventeen-year-old Suzume "Zu" Kimura has assumed the role of spokesperson for the interim government, fighting for the rights of Psi kids against a growing tide of misinformation and prejudice. But when she is accused of committing a horrifying act, she is forced to go on the run once more in order to stay alive.
Determined to clear her name, Zu finds herself in an uncomfortable alliance with Roman and Priyanka, two mysterious Psi who could either help her prove her innocence or betray her before she gets the chance. But as they travel in search of safety and answers, and Zu grows closer to the people she knows she shouldn't trust, they uncover even darker things roiling beneath the veneer of the country's recovery. With her future-and the future of all Psi-on the line, Zu must use her powerful voice to fight back against forces that seek to drive the Psi into the shadows and save the friends who were once her protectors.
I don't read a lot of dystopian fiction these days, but I knew I was going to be making an exception for The Darkest Legacy. It's a spin-off of a series I loved and about a character I hold dear to my heart, so it was a no brainer! And holy moly, but did Alexandra Bracken succeed in writing an impressive new story set against the backdrop of the world of her first series, only five years later when everything (and everyone) has changed.
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Here's a brief list of all the things I think Alex wrote about wonderfully in this new book of hers:
Suzume "Zu" Kimura | Alex did an incredible job portraying Zu's personal growth, including the PTSD that Zu suffers from after all that she's gone through and the way her thoughts are shaped and informed by the experiences and ideals she possesses.
Roman & Priyanka | I loved these two new characters so damn much. They were instantly alive off the page just based off of their very first interaction with Zu, and I kept growing fonder of them as the story progressed.
Familiar faces | I'm not going to tell you who is mentioned or who shows up, but suffice to say that I am very pleased by how Alex wove some familiar folks into this story. It allowed Zu to be the primary focus, but it also gives fans like me some fun bits to be excited over.
The banter | I'm always here for the banter. And for the clever commentary. The sheer amount of sass in the comebacks in this book is perfection.
The plot | Slow starter, this one. But it all builds up beautifully into one explosive story that will have you hooked and unable to take your eyes off the page because you need to know what happens next. Alex has a deft hand at weaving multiple plotlines into one cohesive whole in this story, and I loved seeing it all come together.
The political landscape of her dystopian United States | Listen, the world of The Darkest Minds series is effing terrifying, and Alex does not pull any punches in her portrayal. It's a shitty world with terrible circumstances for certain types of individuals, and there is plenty of corruption and complicity to keep the cycle going. Even though I was so angry and heartbroken and terrified for those suffering the consequences, it was such a raw portrayal and felt so damn real and being able to make me feel that way is impressive.
The themes | The two primary themes that I really noticed coming into play were centered around power and morality. There are so many questions that arise based on all the corners Zu finds herself backed into, and it certainly made for something interesting food for thought as I was reading.
In case you couldn't already tell, I loved The Darkest Legacy. I had no idea what to expect going into it, but it delivered above and beyond anything I could have ever hoped for or dreamed up myself. I loved the story. And, best of all, I fell head over heels in love with Zu all over again in the most satisfying way (she's my girl!). As with all her previous work, I continue to be in awe of Alex's ability to write a damn good story with such excellently portrayed characters. (and I aspire to reach that level of storytelling skill one day). I'm so happy that The Darkest Legacy is out in the world very soon, and I can't wait for everyone else to read (and love) it too!
The Darkest Legacy by Alexandra Bracken | Series: The Darkest Minds #4
Previous Books in the Series: The Darkest Minds, Never Fade, In the Afterlight, Through the Dark
Publisher: Disney-Hyperion | Publication Date: July 31, 2018
Source: ARC picked up at BookExpo (Thank you!)
Ash September 30, 2018 at 10:15 PM
Great review!! I also loved this book!!
Carina Olsen November 30, 2018 at 5:07 PM
Staying up late to finish a book you love is the very best thing :D And then staying up even later just thinking about it. Eee. Love! So thrilled that you loved this book so much sweetie :D Great review. <3


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Students from the Smart Energy Systems master's program presented themselves at the Feuchtwangen Campusfestival. Besides Meghal Chhatbar, Om Parkash also shared his experience with us:
Om Parkash is from the state of Punjab in the north of India. The state is known for the Harmandir Sahib, often called the Golden Temple in German. It was built in the 16th century and is visited daily by more than 100,000 worshippers as well as tourists.
Not far from this temple Om grew up and also went to school. "I completed my schooling from 2001 to 2015. At first, I didn't like school at all" he says.
Nevertheless, after his school education, he starts studying. He is particularly enthusiastic about embedded systems, the Internet of Things (IoT) and programming. Om earned his bachelor's degree in electronics and communications engineering.
After graduation, he worked for two years at TATA Consultancy Services, one of the largest software development and maintenance companies. It was here, through a project, that his interest in renewable energy developed and his desire to pursue his master's degree in this field as well.
In order to be up to date with the latest technology, he applies to various colleges and universities in Germany. Because of the course structure, he finally decides on Smart Energy Systems at the Campus Feuchtwangen.
"My flight from India to Frankfurt felt shorter than the train ride from Frankfurt to Feuchtwangen," Om says with a laugh. His first thoughts after arriving: "The streets are empty, there are no people, no students, no party! Very different from India."
In his Smart Energy System studies, however, he then gets to know many fellow students, including many who – like Om himself – found their way here from India.
"Next semester, I will write my master's thesis. My wish is to work in Germany in a bigger city" says Om about his plans. "In the future, I think I will go back to India and start a startup there."
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Unruly Eloquence
Chapter I. The Rhetoric of Laughter
Chapter II. Agonistic Humors: Lucian and Plato
Chapter III. Aging Deities: Lucian's Olympus
Chapter IV. Sudden Glory: The Revenge of Epicurus
Conclusion: Potter or Prometheus?


The 8th edition of the Retail Asia Pacific Top 500 report bore witness to the recovery of the retail scene in Asia, which chalked up an impressive $834 Billion in sales and 10% growth in 2010, as Asia shook off the remnant effects of the recession. In contrast to the previous years' rankings, 2010 also saw no country posting declines in overall value sales in local currency and US dollar terms, yet another strong sign of the recovery in Asia Pacific's retail scene.
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The annual report, which is jointly researched and published by Euromonitor International and Retail Asia Publishing, with KPMG as the principal program partner ranks the top 500 retailers from 14 economies in Asia-Pacific.
2010 also saw China overtake Japan as the world's second largest economy, and not surprisingly, China emerged as the market with the biggest increase in representation in the Retail Asia-Pacific top 500 rankings, taking 124 of the 500 positions. The 124 Chinese retailers listed posted an amazing 14.5% growth in retail sales from 2009-2010, and accounted for US$139 Billion in total sales. 2010 also saw a Chinese retailer break through the Japan stronghold in the top 10 list.
But has China overtaken Japan to emerge as Asia's largest retail market?
While China grew at an astounding pace, retailing giant Japan continued to dominate the retail scene in Asia Pacific. In 2010 Japanese retailers alone contributed approximately 51% of the total sales among Asia Pacific's top 500 retailers, which was nearly three times the total sales value of the Chinese retailers in the ranking. In addition, 7 out of the top 10 retailers listed were from Japan, with Seven & I Holdings "7 Eleven" and, Aeon Group's "Jusco, Posful and Saty" named as Asia's top 2 retailers in 2010.
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Gigantic Review
By Brad Bortone on August 18, 2017 in Reviews
A Gigantic Amount Of Enjoyment
HIGH Tight controls make complex attacks a breeze, even in the most chaotic battles.
LOW After countless beta time, this amount of downtime between matches is disappointing.
WTF Another pummeling loss, driving players straight to the Ultimate Pack upgrade.
The hardest part of writing game reviews is the opening sentence. This problem is compounded tenfold with a game like Gigantic because even days after playing it, I'm still not 100% sure how to describe it. But, regardless of how people choose to approach this free-to-play gem, it's one of the most enjoyable multiplayer experiences I've had in some time.
Borrowing liberally from other free-to-play RPG/MOBA entries, Gigantic is a class-based shooter at heart, with a strong dose of Overwatch-esque combat, and more than a little tower defense in its bloodstream. With unique characters, abilities, and a well-implemented summoning system, Gigantic's bright, candy-colored 5v5 battles aren't flawless, but they are memorable.
After launching the game, players can choose their characters from a lengthy list. However, full disclosure, the developer gave me an Ultimate Pack upgrade for this review, so I was able to sample all of the diverse warriors on the roster. Because it's free-to-play, the options at the start can be limited for those who don't buy in. Though 19 of the 24 listed warriors are available from the start, the game randomly rotates which ones are playable at any time. Also, since there can only be one of each character type in matches, these options feel a little more limited without an unlock.
Regardless, there are many fully-fleshed characters to accommodate any style of play. From speedy assassins to ranged shooters and melee specialists, those who approach Gigantic as a straight-up shooter will find more than enough power and variety. In turn, RPG fans will enjoy the presence of summoners, healers and other support characters to round things out since diversity is key to success in these online battles. Shooting is encouraged and rewarded, but teams composed entirely of offense-focused characters will quickly learn that wars are fought with brains as much as brawn.
After selecting a character, the tutorial explains the base play concepts of harvesting power and destroying all comers. When enough power is accrued, attack and defeat the other team's Guardian — an enormous beast with very obvious weaknesses. Naturally, the opportunities to attack the compromised Guardians are limited, and the small time windows give these battles a sense of urgency and gravitas.
Because the battles can be lengthy, players have the ability to summon support creatures which give distinct mid-battle advantages such as safe spots for healing, and even temporary "radar" detection of the opposition's location. These summoned characters are available at specific points on the map and using them never feels cheap or overpowered.
One issue I noticed during play was that when a team can't accrue enough power to initiate the attack against the opposing guardian, Gigantic becomes a game of defend and regroup — this is where having a balanced team of characters comes into play.
An assault-only approach will leave teams vulnerable and struggling to stay healthy in the long term, but on the other hand, overthinking a strategy instead of shooting when offense is necessary will leave players without any ability to build momentum. Interestingly, there are mid-match character modifications that can change the overall potential of a character. For example, there's a handful who begin as melee/short-range attackers, but quickly gain longer-ranged attacks to shift the balance.
Visually, Gigantic's bright, almost electric colors and whimsical character design aren't for those who enjoy more visceral violence, but they're well-done here. The environments are sharp, characters and attacks are well-animated, and overall the game is appealing. It's also worth noting that while there are a lot of buttons involved in the heat of battle, there were few instances where I resorted to desperate mashing, or struggled to execute my team's attacks. The control layouts are great.
My only real problem with Gigantic is that – despite countless rounds of beta releases and user feedback – it's a fairly limited game. Characters are diverse and the core gameplay is beyond solid, but once gamers have found an ideal balance for their five-person squads and have seen all of the fairly linear maps, there's little to work toward beyond badges, medals, and achievements.
Another, more minor complaint is how this online-only game title struggles with lobbies. Matchmaking takes a fairly long time between rounds and requires each player to enter the game manually. If they don't do so within a short window, the team enters battle shorthanded and at a complete disadvantage.
Finally, it would have been nice if Gigantic had a true single-player mode. At the same time, I doubt bots can replicate the level of onscreen strategy needed to properly deploy the different character classes. However, these are all minor complaints in an otherwise impressive, enjoyable multiplayer title. Like the cliché says, Gigantic is easy to learn, but near impossible to master, and does a good job of balancing free-to-play accessibility with progression and reward.
I may still not know how to describe Gigantic to newcomers, but I know it didn't really matter when playing. Though my preferences had me questioning how much I'd enjoy playing a MOBA-styled title like this before I started, I've never been so happy to be wrong. Rating: 8 out of 10
Disclosures: This game was developed by Motiga and published by Perfect World Entertainment. It is currently available on Windows PC and Xbox One. A review copy of the title was obtained via publisher and reviewed on the Xbox One. Approximately 12 hours of play were devoted to the online multiplayer mode. There is no singleplayer mode.
Parents: The ESRB has rated this game T and it contains Violence and Blood. Though the game is largely centered on violent shooting and melee attack, it's all done in an exaggerated, non-realistic manner. Nothing concerning here.
Deaf & Hard of Hearing: The game uses audio cues to reflect onscreen action, but these are not necessary to play and enjoy the game. There are no onscreen subtitles, but the view of the action shifts whenever a significant event occurs, such as a clash with a Guardian. Playing with the sound off did not limit my ability to play Gigantic.
Remappable Controls: The Xbox One version has no remappable controls.
Colorblind Modes: There are no colorblind modes available in the options.
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Written by Brad Bortone
An avid gamer since Yar sought revenge and Donkey Kong attempted to teach math, Brad Bortone is a 7+ year veteran of the Gamecritics staff. Though he largely serves as the site's "sports review guy," Gamecritics has encouraged him to try new genres over the years. Granted, he's not good at these games, but at least he's trying. When not writing for Gamecritics, Brad spends his days as a managing editor, handling content that is far less complicated than the RPGs haunting his dreams each and every night.


Getting folks to check into apps is hard. But what would happen if we could automatically check into events – like TV shows – automatically? Today at TechCrunch Disrupt Beijing, a Chinese team is trying to take the check-in business into a whole new level.
Founded in September 2011, Yuwan is an application that lets TV viewers check into their favorite TV programs or even commercials and then share them on social media platforms such as Sina Weibo.
The Beijing-based startup employs an unique SoundPrint technology to record, analyze and label TV programs. That's how the app can recognize what you're currently watching as it "listens" to your TV set.
The Yuwan team said that television penetration in China is over 97% while TV programs-related discussions are amongst the top-five trendy topics on Chinese social media. But for a long time was no such thing in China that allowed coach potatoes to share and comment on shows they love and watch together.


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A new way of analyzing grids of numbers known as matrices could improve signal-processing applications and data-compression schemes.


Like many of you, I decided to send my mom flowers for Mother's Day. She lives 500 miles away, so I've found a florist near her with an online ordering system. They make it easy by retaining her name and address on file, along with all my ordering information. And they send me an e-mail before her birthday and Mother's Day. Good, but unremarkable so far.
When they send customers the Mother's Day e-mail, they offer a discount for ordering early. That adds information to their production schedule -- they know what flowers, vases, cards and accessories to order, plus they can begin to sketch out the route for the delivery trucks.
Then, when you place your order, they offer you a $6.00 discount if you schedule delivery on Thursday instead of Friday or Saturday. I don't know if I'm typical, but I thought, "Why not?" and put Mom's flowers on the schedule for Thursday. She won't mind. In fact, it might be better because in a big family, everyone else is going to bring flowers on Sunday or have them delivered on Saturday.
So now the florist knows what to order and can move some of the production a day or two earlier than it could have been started sooner. You've lowered the demand peak and spread it out over a longer period of time.
I' helped my favorite pizza delivery store to be organized in a similar way during great sports events (including Athens Olympics).
Of course you can't deliver pizza a day in advance ! but they ask (by phone) every regular customer for his programme, the number of persons viewing the event on TV etc. It works !
Good example! The same principle - better information for better planning.


Last week, I got over my fear of piercings and decided to get a nose ring.
Last night, I got over my fear of cooking Italian food.
Combine 1 cup Rice & Lentil mix with 2 cups of water in a pot and bring to a boil (or cook same about of your grain of choice). Cover with lid and simmer for 30-45 minutes. In a small pan, heat 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil over medium-high heat, add minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes. Add onion and cook for 5 minutes or until translucent. Add white wine, balsamic vinegar, sun-dried tomato and honey (if desired) and cook over medium-high heat for 15-20 minutes, or until reduced. It should steam, bubble, and reduce into a nice sauce (this smells amaaaazing on the stove!).
In the meantime, heat 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a medium to large pan. Add remaining vegetables, diced your fresh herbs, add them to the pan and cook until the veggies are tender.
Add tofu & reduction sauce when it is ready to the pan and cook for another 3-5 minutes. Serve with rice & lentil mix. Top with Mozzarella daiya cheese and sliced cherry tomatoes, if desired.
I tend to shy away from salty and oily dishes. I guess this is because I eat a LOT of nut butter and get my oils from other places. I let got of that hesitance with this dish and the turnout was delicious! It would have been nice to have sun-dried tomatoes that weren't drowning in oil. You can cut out extra oil by steaming your vegetables and then mixing it with the reduction. As you can see, I don't use a lot of salt – but I'm sure a sprinkle in the rice & lentil mix, as well as one on the vegetables would really bring out the flavor.
This was my first time trying vegan cheese, and I must say – I'm pleased. Daiya cold and fresh out of the package? Not as tasty as it melted over veggies and rice. Gotta give that stuff a little heat before it's edible (in my humble opinion).
I'll get that recipe up soon.
Until then. Eat, drink, and be merry.
And watch this marathon of the Nutcracker that's on TV like me!


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Review: Asus C425TA-H50039
Cut to the bone
Even though the price for Asus C425TA-H50039 is low, you actually get a pretty sensible laptop. But do not have unrealistically high expectations.
Asus C425TA-H50039
+You get a perfectly ok laptop at a lower price than the mid-range mobile. It runs for a long time on one charge.
-The processor isn't really fast! The laptop feels like it is built out of plastic.
Processor: 1.6 GHz Intel Pentium Gold 4415Y (dual-core, 4-threads)
Screen: 14 "Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels), 60 Hz
Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 615
Operating system: ChromeOS
Dimensions and weight: 32.2 x 1.7 x 20.8 cm (WxHxD) / 1.3 kg
Other: 720p webcam, WiFi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, 2 x USB-C, 1 x USB 3, 3.5 mm audio jack, micro SD card reader
Web: asus.com
"Cheap" is the word most people associate with Chromebooks. That way, the Asus C425TA-H50039 looks like a typical Chromebook.
You can not see that, however, because it is very pretty. At first glance, it can easily be confused with a mid-range Ultrabook PC. On closer inspection, however, the cabinet is not milled out of aluminum, but injection molded in plastic. It is revealed with the "corner test". When lifting the opened machine by touching the front left corner, the entire cabinet turns several centimeters. I'm also a little worried about whether the screen with the narrow edge and plastic hinges, in the long run will withstand being opened and closed thousands of times.
The Asus C425TA looks more expensive than it is. But the metal cabinet is made of plastic. (Photo: Asus)
Cheap or not – the workmanship is so absolutely gorgeous. The screen, which has Full HD resolution (1920 x 1080 pixels), is not overwhelmingly bright or contrast-rich, but perfectly fine and expedient. The keyboard does not feel as tight and precise as on the two more expensive models. But if you are not going to write a generation novel on it, it works fine. And the trackpad is large and responds well.
The Asus C425TA is available in several variants. In the tested one, which is the economy model among economy models, is a 1.6 GHz Pentium Gold processor. Which only serves to illustrate that not all that shines is gold. It is a slow processor that first and foremost excels with its low price.
The cheap Chromebook is cut to the bone. But everything you need is in place. (Photo: Asus)
It's easy to forget how much Turbo-boost on Intel Core processors means – until you meet a processor without! The 1.6 GHz Pentium 5515Y, which sits in the Asus C425TA, is exactly half as fast as the 1.6 GHz i5 processor that sits in the most expensive model in the test.
The Geekbench 5 test therefore ends with a score of 388 in single-core and 743 in multi-core. It is on par with a mobile at the same price. The Octane 2.0 test gets a score of 11,216. It is definitely not something to brag about, but shows that the machine is fast enough for normal office use – if you are not too impatient.
The PCMark Work 2.0 test, which simulates typical office applications, ends with a score of 11,060. That's low, but enough.
An anemic processor and Intel HD Graphics integrated motherboard graphics are not the way to fast 3D graphics. We still pushed the 3DMark Sling Shot Extreme graphics test on the C425TA. It ran, but gaming is not what the computer is best at!
The Asus C425TA costs so little that there is actually no need to share it. (Photo: Asus)
Although the Asus C425TA-H50039 is among the cheapest 14-inch Full HD laptops you can find, it does not seem cheap. At least not as long as you remember to lift it with both hands.
Processor, RAM and storage space are cut to an absolute minimum. But thanks to the frugal ChromeOS and the less demanding Android apps, it works. If you have money for just a little more, you should look at the slightly more generously equipped editions.
Asus C436FA-E10035
As powerful as a PC
The top model looks and behaves like a gorgeous Ultrabook, but costs the same as a mid-range PC.
Convincing build quality and gorgeous touch screen. The processor is faster than most Windows laptops.
It still cannot run Windows programs. You can get an excellent Windows machine for the same price.
Asus C434TA-E10008
You get everything you need
It looks like a business Ultrabook, but the price is like an economy model. You get everything you need - so why pay more?
Slim and gorgeous aluminum cabinet, good 360-degree touch screen. Quick to use.
A little heavier than the top model which only costs a little more. Not as flexible as a PC.


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Hydraulic Pressure Intensifiers - How do They Work?
In most of the hydraulic machinery used, the usual pressure of 80 to 100-psi may not be sufficient to operate certain spool valves and other mechanisms. To cater to the need for a high pressure requirement for a comparatively short period of time, pumps and accessories are definitely not the solution. But the substitute can be hydraulic intensifiers which can increase the pressure from 100 psi to 40,000 psi, using small volumes of fluid.
There are different types based on the medium of hydraulic fluids used and the number of strokes used to intensify to the desired pressure. They are single-stroke, differential cylinder intensifiers, oil-oil intensifiers, air-air intensifiers, and oil-air intensifiers. Recent developments are so vast that huge pressures are achieved by using combinations of the above types.
A hydraulic intensifier is a device which is used to increase the intensity of pressure of any hydraulic fluid or water, with the help of the hydraulic energy available from a huge quantity of water or hydraulic fluid at a low pressure. These devices are very important in the case of hydraulic machines, mainly hydraulic presses, which require water or hydraulic fluid at very high pressure which cannot be obtained from the main supply directly.
A hydraulic intensifier consists of fixed ram through which the water, under a high pressure, flows to the hydraulic machine. A hollow inverted sliding cylinder, containing water under high pressure, is mounted over the fixed ram. The inverted sliding cylinder is surrounded by another inverted fixed cylinder which contains water from the main supply at a lower pressure.
A large quantity of water at a low pressure from the supply enters the inverted fixed cylinder. The weight of this water presses the sliding cylinder in the downward direction. The water inside the inverted sliding cylinder gets compressed due to the downward movement of the sliding cylinder and its pressure thus increases. This high pressure water is forced out of the sliding cylinder through the fixed ram, to the hydraulic machine.
A typical hydraulic intensifier of 150,000 psi has its pistons designed to the ratios of 10 to 1. The intensifier assembly has two pistons of two different diameters. The piston which is at the lower end is of larger diameter than the piston which is at the top of the assembly. These pistons have very fine clearances to move within the intensifier body. The material of construction of the pressure holding parts are 4340 alloy steel or its equivalent. These parts are properly heat treated for its use at higher pressures. It is mandatory for the operator to use only non-corrosive hydraulic fluids inside the system, as corrosion of these components may lead to increase in clearances and thus a drop in the equipment's performance. The piston rod has one or more packing, which is suitable for withstanding high pressures and thus housed in a stuffing box.
The system has an air-operated hydraulic pump, for which air is supplied through a pressure regulator, filter, and lubricator. Typical air pressure values for these pumps are 80 to 100 psi. The air pump draws the hydraulic oil from the reservoir and pumps it to the intensifier circuit which has manual valves and pressure gauges. The pump's usual discharge pressure is of the order of 16000 psi. The air-operated pump delivers oil on to the top piston of the intensifier, with the valves, "A" and "B" shut. This pressurized oil pushes the top piston of the intensifier down and thus making it rest in the downward stroke. With the valves "A" and "C" closed, the pump delivers oil to the larger diameter piston which is at the bottom of the intensifier stroke. This pressurized oil pushes the piston up and thus the oil on top of the smaller piston gets compressed and its pressure gets intensified.
You may be wondering how an oil pressure of 16000 psi can push a piston to deliver an oil pressure of 150,000 psi. It is the basic idea of Pascal's law and the difference in areas of the two pistons. Even though the oil is at 16000 psi, the area on which it acts is huge when compared with the area of the smaller piston. It is this area upon which the pressure is acting that enables the smaller piston to intensify the pressure to 150,000 psi.


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Dr. Lisa Radosta: Behaviorist, Perfectionist & Fashionista
We've all heard of type A personalities, but veterinary behaviorist Dr. Lisa Radosta is in her own category—Type AAA. She is passionate about what she does and has more energy than a Border Collie; arguably, she's simply a perfectionist.
In addition to her long list of credits, Radosta runs her specialty behavior practice in West Palm Beach, FL. She's been published numerous times in peer-reviewed journals, and authored chapters in various textbooks including Handbook of Behavior Problems of the Dog and Cat and Blackwell's Five Minute Veterinary Consult. Radosta is also a contributing author of Decoding Your Cat, a book authored by various members of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists, expected to be released this year.
With her passion being behavior, she understands the value of positive reinforcement. She concedes, "I'm tough on myself and everyone around me. But I try to lead with empathy and kindness."
Radosta is totally honest with her clients, but she says she learned a long time ago that pets don't benefit if she's snarky or judgmental. "I try to meet clients where they are, not where I think they should be," she says.
Having said that, she doesn't hesitate to quietly and with all her heart tell clients the truth as she sees it: "I wouldn't want to lead your pet's life, would you?" And she explains to the client the emotions that individual pet is likely feeling. She concludes that clients who seek out a behavior specialist may be more likely to listen to and accept her instructions. "They are in my office in the first place because they want to help their animal," she adds.
Radosta's personality is powerful but packed into a small package of just around five feet, and always looking and acting professional. She's even known by other speakers for her fashion sense, including her highest of high heels as she speaks to veterinary professionals at meetings around the world. She also speaks to dog training professionals.
She was recently the keynote speaker at the Professional Pet Guild Dog Training Conference, and spoke on aggression in dogs. She says one trainer told her, "After your talk, I went to Google Scholar; I used to hate science and now I am excited about it. "
Radosta and I were chatting by phone, but I bet she popped out of her seat as she added, "For me, that's the best compliment ever. I stick to the science—it's my religion! Behavioral medicine is first and foremost medicine. And it's all based on science."
She's implemented her goal to reach pets and their caretakers directly, where they live, via her new website, www.dognerds.thinkific.com .
"There's an increasing awareness of emotional health, and that our animals—family members—may be suffering," she says. "This is especially true for millennials and Gen Xers. Qualified help [for behavior problems] may not be readily available in all parts of the country. Even if you find a qualified trainer or behavior consultant, receiving additional support in the convenience of your home is of value." Naturally, she hopes veterinary professionals become familiar with this new resource.
She's also on the Fear Free Executive Council.
"I remember when and where I was on the road driving when Dr. Marty Becker phoned me about Fear Free," she says. "When he explained what Fear Free is about, I said, 'Hell yes, I'm in.' I sensed his plan would turn everything around. Now, Fear Free is catching on around the world. We were losing the war before Fear Free, and now we're winning,"
Radosta graduated from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine in 2000. "I knew I didn't want to go into primary care, and was thinking about neurology, but I stink at surgery. Then thought about dermatology, but decided on behavior."
She completed a residency in Behavioral Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and, as soon as she could, moved back to her native land of Southeast Florida.
"I believe I am best adapted for the culture and intensity of Southeast Florida," she says. "I'm the one swerving in and out of traffic, just knowing my way here and feeling comfortable."
Despite her relentless passion, Radosta has managed to find a work-life balance—at least one that works for her. Radosta's 11-year-old daughter, Isabella, says mom is a 'helicopter mom', calling her 'The World's Greatest Smother'. Radosta laughs and replies, "I own it; it's my badge of honor."
Her husband, Scott, sells and supports medical devices for people.
They all share their home with Chewie, a black cat, and a Labrador Retriever named Maverick (AKA Mavelicious).
Radosta's secret drug, she says, is running. She's run three or four marathons, and recreationally runs regularly. Still, she says, "I'm in the middle of the pack as a runner, and I'm good with that. As a veterinary behaviorist, I would never settle—I am always striving to be at the top of my game; the best I can possibly give. I love what I do." +
Steve Dale, CABC (Certified Animal Behavior Consultant) is the author of a popular blog, www.stevedalepetworld.com. He is the host of two national radio shows, and is heard on WGN Radio, Chicago. His many TV appearances include Oprah to National Geographic Explorer, and is a contributor on syndicated "HouseSmarts TV." Steve edited "Decoding Your Dog," authored by American College of Veterinary Behaviorists, and has contributed to many books and publications. Steve speaks around the world at animal behavior and veterinary conferences and serves on the Boards of the Winn Feline Foundation and Human Animal Bond Association. His many awards and honors include the AVMA Humane Award, and he was inducted into the Dog Writer's Association Hall of Fame.
Cracking the Shell on the Benefits of Green Lipped Mussel
Rachel Hylton
All That Glitters Is Not Gold: The Long-Term Service Contract Dilemma
Kris Smith, CVPM and Wilson McManus II, DVM, CVPM


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Montana Voices: Missoula needs long-term, realistic solutions to traffic congestion
By Kevin R. DavisSeptember 22, 2017
September 22, 2017 By Missoula Current
Seeking to reduce the number of cars on our Missoula roads is well-intended to address traffic congestion and heavy emissions, but we also need more concrete and long-range solutions.
Car emissions are already improving each year. Automobile manufacturers continue to make cleaner cars and trucks for us to drive. Late-model combustion engines have decreasing amounts of emissions due to better technology and regulations. Hybrid and electric cars are growing in numbers on our roads which will decrease overall emissions from autos.
Tesla has led the pack in the growing electric vehicle frenzy, and major auto brands are joining the charge by releasing their versions of electric vehicles. Volvo, for example, announced this summer that their entire fleet of 2019 cars onward will be either hybrid or fully electric.
Many of us living in or near Missoula must spend time in a car each week. As much as many of us like to walk, bus, and bike whenever possible, a car is often a necessity. Our long winters can make biking or walking through town dangerous or not an option at all on many days. We also typically have wide distances to travel across the city or region, with valuable cargo, which often makes driving (and carpooling) the most reasonable mode.
Let's accept this reality and focus on necessary road improvements to safely and efficiently accommodate motorists, among other modes of transportation.
From recent technological breakthroughs and realities, we are encountering likely one of the greatest innovations since the creation of the automobile itself: the self-driving car (with and without a human in the driver's seat). Self-driving cars are already on our roads today, with exponentially more arriving in each year ahead. Scientific data already shows that autonomous cars do and will improve traffic flows since they require less space between cars and are less distracted.
All the while we continue to see disturbing crash data with humans at the controls on our Montana roads, such as this for year 2016: A Montana Highway Patrol report shows that more than 12,000 drivers crashed on roadways last year compared to almost 14,000 in 2015. MHP reports that 100 people died in crashes on Montana roads with clear weather conditions in 2016, down from 126 in 2015.
Meanwhile, conditions involving sleet, hail, freezing rain and drizzle affected 127 crashes with no fatalities. Snowy weather conditions affected more than 2,000 incidents in 2016 and five of those were fatal crashes.
Missoula's Reserve St. remains one of the most dangerous roads in the state, again leading the Missoula rate in crashes per million vehicles. Distracted drivers, including those under the influence of alcohol and drugs, will be much better off riding in a self-driving car rather than steering and at the controls.
Our roads, if modified to handle self-driving cars more efficiently, will have less bottlenecks and stop-and-go traffic stemming today from too many delayed, asynchronous stoplights. Improved-flow design concepts like our N. Orange St. roundabout and next year's dog-bone interchange with two roundabouts at Van Buren / I-90 exit will keep our autonomous and human-controlled cars alike moving more freely with safer occupants.
Naysayers to autonomous cars may continue to take the controls as more of us get used to the benefits of the technology, and as the nascent technology in itself becomes safer. As Uber and Lyft evolve into more of a ride-sharing model with fleets comprised of self-driving cars, we'll see our overburdened and expensive parking infrastructure (such as in downtown and on university campus) be liberated.
All things considered, Missoula should redirect much of its focus on "getting people out of cars" to instead modifying our roadways (including safer bike lanes, sidewalks, and trails) to be ready for our rides of the not-so-distant future.
What are your thoughts on sustainable transportation options for Missoula?
Kevin R. Davis is a proud husband and father, a long-time Missoula resident, an active hiker, biker, and motorist, founder of Big Sky Commerce, and president of the Grant Creek Trails Association
Filed Under: Voices


Hello ladies and gentleman, Pink Cookie Games around.
I've been working in the past few weeks on the Ship Equipment Window, I stopped a little bit this week to make room for some changes and a new version to be released tomorrow, perhaps.
This version will have 2 new pics (1 Silver, 1 Free), some changed behavior on space shooter/travel mode and mild bug fixing.
I'll post on the blog the links for download with the changelog as soon as everything is finished. Status is currently "on test".
To not make this post plain text, here is a pic of the space shooter with some of the new weapons.
With all said, I'll be heading off for now. Over and out!
can i ask question ?


Written by rudy on 08/08/2009.
What a great day for rollerblading, dry without being hot. I may have missed Julie Andrews along the way, but it was still supercalifragilisticexpialidocious! A word of warning for anyone considering blading this route: you may never want to do the seawall again after doing Seymour.
Oh and Lillooet Rd is now paved all the way to Rice Lake Gate, which means no more eating dust when cycling back home. Bonus!


Texas co-defendant has not entered a plea.
NORTHWOOD, Iowa – A Minnesota woman is pleading not guilty to multiple crimes in North Iowa.
Samantha Renee Linaman, 28 of Kenyon, MN, and Benjamin Wayne Blaschka, 41 of New Braunfels, Texas, were arrested on October 26 after a traffic stop in Worth County. Law enforcement says the duo appeared to be under the influence of drugs and a search of their vehicle found a large amount of methamphetamine, a small amount of marijuana, a narcotic prescription pill, and drug paraphernalia.
Worth County deputies say they also found several burglars tools and three coin dispensers from vending machines at a Northwood business that had just been robbed.
Linaman entered not guilty pleas Monday to possession with intent to deliver drugs, failure to use a drug tax stamp, 3rd degree criminal mischief, OWI, possession of meth, possession of marijuana, and 4th degree theft. No sentencing date has been set.
Blaschka is accused of most of the same crimes and has not yet entered a plea.
The two remain in the Worth County Jail on $100,000 bond.


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Q: How can i adjust inputs dynamically for a List typed variable? I'm working on a beginner project in Spring Boot in java, with Hibernate, JPA and Thymeleaf. I have a Post Entity with 3 important variables: String title, String content and List<Tag> tags. Secondary, i have a form, which is used for creating new Post Entities. As you can see, i have no problems adjusting inputs for String title and the String content, but i don't know, how can i let the user to enter the tags of the post.

Post.java:

@Entity
@Table(name = "post")
public class Post {

    @GeneratedValue(strategy=GenerationType.IDENTITY)
    @Id
    @Column(name = "postId")
    private Integer postId;

    @Column(name = "title")
    private String title;

    @Column(name = "content")
    private String content;

    @ManyToMany
    @JoinTable(name="postTag", joinColumns = { @JoinColumn(name = "postId") }, inverseJoinColumns = { @JoinColumn(name = "tagId") })
    private List<Tag> tags = new ArrayList<Tag>();

    public Post() {
    }

    public Integer getPostId() {
        return postId;
    }

    public void setPostId(Integer id) {
        this.postId = id;
    }

    public String getTitle() {
        return title;
    }

    public void setTitle(String title) {
        this.title = title;
    }

    public String getContent() {
        return content;
    }

    public void setContent(String content) {
        this.content = content;
    }

    public List<Tag> getTags() {
        return tags;
    }

    public void setTags(List<Tag> tags) {
        this.tags = tags;
    }

}

Important part of PostController.java

@GetMapping("/add")
    public String addPostForm(Model model, Post post) {
        model.addAttribute("post", post);
        model.addAttribute("tags", post.getTags());
        return "add-post";
    }

    @PostMapping("/add")
    public String addPostProcess(@ModelAttribute("post") Post post, Model model) {
        postService.savePost(post);

        //return the page, what will display the posts
    }

Important part of add-post.html

<form action="#" th:action="@{/posts/add}" th:object="${post}" method="post">
    <input type="text" th:field="*{title}" id="title" />
    <textarea th:field="*{content}" id="content"></textarea>

    <div th:each="tag : ${tags}">
        <input type="text" th:field="*{tag.name}" id="tag">
    </div>

    <div th:each="item, tag : ${tags}">
        <input th:field="${tags[__${tag.index}__].name}" type="text"/>
    </div>

    <input type="submit" value="Add post" />
</form>

How can i do it?

A: You should use an asterisk instead of dollar for your th:field tag:
<input th:field="*{tags[__${tag.index}__].name}" type="text"/>