Single Phase transformers never have three phase Wye secondaries, so the X0 designation does not apply. For a Single Phase Transformer with dual 120V secondaries, to derive a 240 120V system with a neutral, connect terminals X2 X3, which will then be the neutral terminal.
Single phase transformers can be connected in an open delta pattern to provide a reduced capacity power supply to a system if one of the phase transformers fails. Single phase transformers connected in the closed or the open delta don't need to be the same kVA rating.
Single Phase Transformer Connections. Single phase transformers, like other electrical devices, may be connected into series or parallel arrangements. For example, distribution transformers are normally wound with the secondary or low voltage windings that can be connected in series or parallel.
The utility provides the site with a 480V single phase service. The Owner has an existing 480V transformer that gets the voltage down to 120V. This xfmr is being relocated, specs on it are: 15kVA, 60Hz, single phase, Primary Volts 432 456 480, Secondary Volts 120 240. See attached photo which includes a wiring diagram not sure what to make of it.
Transformer Basics Example No3. A single phase transformer has 480 turns on the primary winding and 90 turns on the secondary winding. The maximum value of the magnetic flux density is 1.1T when 2200 volts, 50Hz is applied to the transformer primary winding. Calculate: a). The maximum flux in the core.


Today, CircleCI has thousands of users taking advantage Docker in their CI and CD workflows. Since both CircleCI and Docker are so flexible, there are countless ways in which the two are being used together to speed up builds, wrangle dependencies, manage deployments, run integration tests, and more. A very common trend has been building and testing containers on CircleCI, pushing those containers to a Docker registry, and triggering deployments from there to production infrastructure.
Builds produce very self-contained artifacts that can be saved and redeployed any time (e.g. in rollback scenarios).
Storing Docker images in a central registry with a well-defined API allows for them to be easily accessed by a number of consumers, such as developers pulling them to their laptops, other builds pulling down dependent services, builds pulling down base images, and of course production hosts.
It usually just takes a single API call to a production host that supports Docker to trigger the deployment of a new image version from the registry to production.
As the official, central Docker registry, Docker Hub is by far the most popular registry for CircleCI users. For just one example of how CircleCI users are streamlining their deployments with Docker Hub, check out the story of a team from Sony Japan that is using the CircleCI+Docker Hub combination in production to deploy core backend services that power some of Sony's cloud products.
It seems pretty clear that Docker Hub is already an integral piece to countless teams' deployment workflows, and the more Docker users embrace decoupled, microservices architectures, the more important it will be for them to use a centralized repository like Docker Hub to manage the ensuing explosion of container images.
It's exciting to see that Docker is pushing hard to scale its projects to new heights with efforts like "The Docker Plumbing Project", tools like Notary and Distribution, and providing better image provenance and registry performance. Oh, and Docker just announced the GA release of Docker Hub 2.0. We can't wait to see what the next year of Docker Hub + CircleCI brings!


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Jakarta, 2018 – Wannables! Are you ready to meet the boys?
The current hottest boy group Wanna One will hold the world tour titled "Wanna One World Tour <ONE : THE WORLD> in Jakarta" on 15 July 2018 at Indonesia Convention Exhibition (ICE), BSD City. This world tour would span 13 different cities around the world that will kick off on 1 June with three concerts in Seoul's Gocheok Sky Dome.
Hong Kong, 2018 – Wanna One, the South Korean boy band, is delighted to return to Hong Kong with their first world tour to the Hong Kong. Rolemodel Entertainment Group (REG) is excited to announce the two shows of Wanna One World Tour <ONE : THE WORLD> in Hong Kong Presented by StubHub to be held on 28 & 29 July 2018 at AsiaWorld-Expo, Arena. Tickets will go on priority booking starting from 29th to 30th May 2018 and go on public sale starting 10am, 1st June 2018 onwards via ERAS (https://www.eraslive.com).
Hong Kong, 2017 – Wanna One held their very first fan meet in Hong Kong on 3 and 4 October at Hong Kong Asia World Expo. It was coincidentally Mid Autumn Festival and the group spent 2 memorable days with Hong Kong fans.


Lean Pork Loin is brined for juiciness and flavor, then covered in a rosemary bread crumb mixture, for a simple and delicious weeknight dinner.
When I look around at the pork loin recipes I find in cookbooks or around the web, I'm always shocked to see that the majority of them don't call for brining. I think to myself, am I brining for no reason? Can I skip that step altogether?
Even when cooking these unbrined pork loins to the perfect temperature, they have always turned out dry! Dry, dry, dry! I just hate dry meat, don't you?
What gets me is that brining is so simple to do and it makes the pork significantly better, so why not give it an hour of brining? Sometimes it's a pain to plan ahead, but it gives you a little safety net from overcooking and the meat is juicier, plumper, and nicely seasoned. Pork loin is such a lean cut, and even with this rockin' rosemary bread crumb topping, it needs a little brining help.
Mix the minced rosemary with a mixture of Panko and Italian bread crumbs, then add a little olive oil to moisten.
Now, do you see how the pork loin is naturally in a flatter, oval shape?
If we let it cook like that, the pork loin will cook unevenly. So to avoid overcooking certain parts of the loin, tie it up nice and tight into a circular log to help it cook evenly.
Brush the pork loin with Dijon mustard and roll the entire loin into the rosemary bread crumbs. Off to the oven!
After about an hour, let the pork loin rest for at least 15 minutes so the pork can come to its final perfect temperature of 145 degrees F, and so the juices can redistribute throughout the meat.
Bring 8 cups of water to a boil, then add 1/4 cup of salt. Stir to dissolve completely, then add the bay leaf and peppercorns. Remove the brine from the heat, and cool the brine down by transferring it to a bowl that can fit into another bowl filled with an ice bath. While the brine chills, you may trim any visible fat off the pork loin, if you wish. This is a matter of preference. Once the brine has chilled, add the pork loin to the brine and refrigerate for one hour.
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F, and set a wire rack in a rimmed baking sheet.
Remove the pork loin from the brine and discard the brining liquid. Dry the surface of the pork with a paper towel, then brush the entire surface with the dijon mustard.
Use kitchen twine to pull together and tie the pork loin into as circular of a shape as possible. This will help the pork loin cook evenly (and also look nicer).
Stir to combine both bread crumbs, the rosemary, 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper, and the olive oil. Press this mixture on the surface of the pork loin, all over the whole loin.
Place the pork loin on top of the wire rack and roast for approximately an hour, but you want to cook the pork loin until a thermometer inserted through the side into the center of the roast reads 138 degrees F. Remove the pork loin from the oven and let it rest for 15 minutes (you may tent it with foil to keep it warm). The resting stage is very important because the residual heat in the pork will further cook it to approximately 145 degrees F, and the juices will be allowed to redistribute. Slice the pork when ready to serve, and enjoy!
I see some brining in my future. This is just lovely Joanne. Can't wait to try this one.
This looks delicious! Would love to make this for a crowd – it's so pretty, and I'll bet it tastes delicious!


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Walsh, Ann | Orca Book Publishers | Orca Currents
Callie's mother has chained herself to the neighbor's tree and is living inside the treehouse. She refuses to come down until the neighbor, Mr. Wilson, agrees to leave the tree standing. Soon reporters arrive to interview Callie about her mother's protest. Callie doesnít want to talk to anyone. More chaos ensues when Callie's grandmother invites the "singing grannies" to help save the tree, the neighbor's biker friends come to her aid, and Callie's friends show up to try to get themselves on TV. Callie needs to figure out how to get her mother to come down from the tree so that her life can return to normal.
"By dealing with issues such as activism, environmentalism and conflict resolution, Ann Walsh has crafted a thoughtful novel that will appeal to readers both younger and older than its intended age group."
"An amusing and engaging novel...Recommended."
"The storyline is fast-paced and interesting while being written at a readability level which will appeal to those who struggle with reading."
"This humourous and inventive story is full of wit."
Ann Walsh is the author of seven novels for young readers, most of them set in Barkerville during the gold rush. Her first book, Your Time, My Time was published over twenty years ago and has been in print continuously since then. As well, Ann is the author of a book of poetry and the editor of three collections of short stories for young people. She also writes for adult readers, and her work has appeared in magazines and anthologies around the world. For more information, visit www.annwalsh.ca
JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Values & Virtues
Once again Callie is forced to take part in her mom's latest crusade. They head into ranch country to camp—bloodthirsty mosquitoes, stinky outhouses and all—at a protest to save a rural school. Callie's grandmother shows up with her biker buddies and the singing grannies. Callie hates camping and wants nothing to do with the protest. To make matters worse, Callie's only possible ally, her cousin Del, is mad at her. The last time Callie visited, she was thrown from Del's horse, Radish. Callie claimed the horse was vicious and now Del's parents are forcing her to sell Radish. Callie wants to help her cousin, but she's terrified of the horse. Del is just as tenacious as the rest of Callie's family, and Callie is forced to admit that she's not going to be allowed to go home until both the horse and the school are saved.
"This book is an excellent one for teaching students not to let first impressions guide you when dealing with people."

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Happy Sunday everyone, I do hope you are having a lovely weekend so far what ever you are doing. We have a busy day today, we have another house viewing at lunch time and then we are off to a 1st birthday party at the miniature railway this afternoon, then home for a Sunday roast. It's been a stressful couple of weeks with so many house viewings but on the plus side the house has never been so clean and tidy! We have found our perfect house and made an official offer so I do hope we sell ours quickly.
It's been a busy old week on the blog and we have another jam-packed week ahead of us with lots of fab weddings and features planned for you. Now though it's time for this weeks best bits, my weekly round-up of the best the wedding world has to offer.
So you are working on Sundays too ! Enjoy the birthday party.


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Painters have represented the blind in innumerable works like the famous painting of Peter Breugel and have also illustrated the story of Tobias or the legends of St Lucia or St Odile. Several artists have portrayed themselves as blind persons, like the Venetian Antonio Verrio or the English caricaturist, James Gillray. All of this is evidence of how painters were fascinated by blindness, which is the most dramatic trial that can afflict an artist whose reason for existing is his vision.
The history of Art informs us that many artists were effectively blind. On the other hand, as far as painting pictures is concerned, one can speak simply of "pictorial blindness", which means a deficiency of vision sufficiently advanced that the painter has to cease his artistic activity, without however being completely blind. Therefore, "pictorial blindness" is different from complete loss of vision. "Legal blindness" is different again as defined by the level of Visual Acuity and certain painters that are reputedly "blind" according to literary sources continue to read and write albeit with some difficulty.
Exhaustive research of known painters who had become blind was naturally impossible. That is why our limited study was carried out on the artists listed in Benezit's dictionary [BENEZIT 1999], which is a French reference work containing about 150,000 usable entries. We have covered two aspects: ophthalmologic and psychological. From an ophthalmologic viewpoint, the study necessarily deals with periods of history when the understanding of ocular pathology was still limited.
Consequently, the ophthalmologic cause of blindness was rarely precise, which has given rise to hypotheses related to age. From a psychological point of view, the reaction of the artist facing blindness was classified as a negative reaction (depression) or a positive reaction ( compensatory activity). Fear of blindness was often a cause of severe reactions, even if vision was still preserved, thus providing additional proof of the psychological consequences of loss of vision.
Our systematic research in Benezit's Dictionary has allowed us to discover more than one hundred paintings in which "blindness" was mentioned. This number does not evidently have any absolute value and it does not allow any reliable statistical estimation. We only mention here those artists for whom a minimum of documentation has been discovered .
1.) Artists who became blind in consequence of a known disease whose progress was unfavorable have been studied in the preceding chapters and it suffices to recall their names. There were, first of all, those patients whose cataracts were operated unsuccessfully or with complications: Rosalba Carriera, Honoré Daumier, Mary Cassatt, Eugène Laermans, James Thurber and Jean Hélion. Age-related macular degeneratyion (ARMD) was very probable for Carlo Marrata, Wilhelm van Mieris, Sergent Marceau and John Tenniel; this diagnosis was also confirmed positively for the following artists of the 20th Century: Philip Steer, Georgia O'Keeffe and Paul Delvaux. Pathology of the optic nerve led to blindness from glaucoma for two artists: Jules Chéret and Louis Valtat. One case of a more uncommon form of optic neuropathy struck the English painter and writer, Wyndham Lewis, who became blind as the result of a chromophobe adenoma of the pituitary .
2.) Hypothetical Etiologies for Instances of Blindness in Painters Aside from some definite etiologies, there exist a large number of artists in whom one could only make more or less plausible hypotheses. A Hereditary Disease could be proposed if blindness occurred in several members of the same family. We have two examples of this happening.
The Netherlands family, the Knips, has produced several generations of painters [HERTOGENBOSCH 1988]. Nicolas-Frederik Knip (1742-1808), a painter of flowers and landscapes, became blind when he was almost fifty-five. His son Joseph-August Knip (1777-1847) lost an eye in 1826 at forty-nine and became blind at fifty-five in 1832 . [TILBURG 1975] On the other hand, there is no indication of blindness in other members of the family and the best known representative of the family, Henriette Ronner-Knip (1821-1909), a famous painter of cats (1808-1909), painted up until the day she died at 88.
Furthermore, the French painter Paul Anastasi (1780-1850) started a painting career of historical portraits, but was struck by paralysis at thirty-two. He was then admitted to the hospice at Quinze Vingts, where he died and where his son Auguste Anastasi (1820–1889) was born. The latter became a distinguished landscape painter in the style of the Barbizon School, but, like all the others, became blind when he was fifty. The hypothesis of a hereditary etiology is a possibility, but research data did not support this diagnosis. When he first became blind, Paul Anastasi attributed this to cranial trauma that occurred ten years earlier, which is an improbable supposition. Furthermore, the descriptions that his son left in regard to his own visual difficulties did not allow any precise conclusion. [MIQUEL 1985]. The hereditary hypothesis is, of course, a tenuous one and we may, in fact, be dealing with a coincidence.
Early bilateral blindness, i.e. bilateral loss of vision happening before the individual is fifty, was discovered in four artists. The Milan painter, Giovanni Lomazzo (1538–1600) lost his vision at thirty-three without any known diagnostic etiology. [VASARI 1985].
Giovanni Lomazzo - Self-portrait, 1568. Oil on canvas, 56 x 44 Milan, Brera pinacoteca.
The Belgian painter from Liège, Gérard de Lairesse (1641–1711), who worked in Amsterdam and was nicknamed "The Poussin from the Holland" became blind at fifty [ROY 1992]. The favored diagnosis of his condition was Syphilis, by reason of the apparent absence of his nose, which is a classical stigma of the advanced stages of the disease.
Rembrandt Van Rijn." Portrait of Gérard de Lairesse " 1665. Oil on canvass. 112 x 87 ( New York City: Metropolitan Museum of Art) Lehmann collection .
The latter diagnosis, as one knows, was too often made not so long ago, but General Paralysis of the Insane seems nevertheless certain in the tragic case of the symbolist Russian painter Mikail Wrubel (1856-1910) who became paralytic, blind and demented at the end of his life [GUERMAN 1986] . The Belgian painter Hendriks De Smeth (1865 –1940) lost his sight at forty-three and wrote poems from that time onwards.
Giovanni Baglione (1563-1643) was a painter from Rome who was a fervent disciple of Caravaggio. In 1630, he was turned down for the commission of decorating the Church of St Louis des Français, by reason of his deficient sight. [SMITH O'NEIL 2002].
The Venetian painter Antonio Verrio (1630–1707) pursued a career as decorator of churches in England. He was unsuccessfully operated for cataract and benefited from a pension for the blind [TREVOR-ROPER] .
Besides cataract, age-related macular degeneration (ARMD) could be diagnosed in several famous artists whose Art historians inform that they became very poorly-sighted after eighty. Thus, the Baroque Bologna painter, Giuseppe Maria Crespi (1655–1747) who was ninety-two became blind. Likewise the Netherlander Wilhelm van Mieris (1662–1747), who was a distinguished artist from a reputed family of painters from the Golden Century, became blind. Hyacinthe Rigaud (1659–1743), a famous portraitist of Louis XIV and John Tenniel, already monophthalmic from the age of twenty, but who reached ninety-four (1840–1914), both became blind. All of the above suppositions, meantime, remained just hypotheses that can be discussed in the absence of precise medical documents; and, of course, other frequent pathologies, like diabetic retinopathy, could be discussed indefinitely. Also, in the majority of cases, it was necessary just to resign oneself to the vague diagnosis of "blindness in old age". Psychological Consequences The study of the psychology of painters struck by bilateral loss of vision has produced evidence of reactions classified schematically into negative and positive. It is appropriate to point out at this stage that these reactions could have been produced before the occurrence of bilateral loss of eyesight, just because of the fear of that condition.
Negative reactions occur in varying degrees of severity. The least negative degree was the alteration of artistic technique. Because of fear that he would lose the sight in his right eye after the detachment of the retina, George Du Maurier gave up painting in favor of drawing, in order to preserve his vision in the good eye. Rodolphe Töppfer, obsessed as he was by his entoptic phenomena, gave up painting and moved into caricature drawing. On the other hand, neither the one or the other actually became blind. In striking contrast to the preceding, the forced cessation of their Art in painters who became blind was an unpleasant experience for numerous artists, e.g. Rosalba Carriera, who languished in a deep depression after failure of her cataract operations [SANI 1988]. However, the worst aspect was the suicide of several painters that was caused by their poor visual acuity. We have discovered four French artists of the 19th Century who ended their lives by suicide: Marchal, Soumy Tassaert and Chaplet.
Octave Tassaert, (1800–1874) a "disturbed spirit" or perhaps just "neurasthenic", suffered throughout the whole of his existence because he believed that his painting was not appreciated.
Octave Tassaert. "Self-portrait". 1854. Oil on Canvass. 65 x 51, Montpelier, Museé Fabre.
His vision having declined after seventy, (doubtless because of cataract), he committed suicide by using a charcoal stove for that purpose. This was said to be the preferred method of suicide for the poor.
Ernest Chaplet (1835-1909), miniaturist, ceramist and inventor of new color procedures, feeling that blindness was approaching, destroyed all documents describing his methods of fabrication and shot himself with a pistol bullet. He missed, shattering only his jaw and died only after several weeks of severe pain and misery [Paris, 1796]. "Positive reactions" to blindness or to the threat of this in other artists were more gratifying. The changes occurring in the vision of these artists was a stimulus to produce, to redouble their activity by modifying their styles and techniques as necessary so they could adapt to their reduced visual acuity. The most impressive example of this behavior was, without a doubt, that of Edgar Degas (1834-1917) who was functionally monophthalmic from thirty onwards and whose vision steadily deteriorated. Repeating over and over again that he would soon become blind, not in any way less did he continue to produce works of Art until he became almost blind, but never totally so.
Another positive attitude was represented by what one could call the "swan song" of an ageing artist who, threatened by the possibility of no longer being able to see, threw all his effort into a final work in order to leave behind a pictorial legacy. We are, of course, describing the attitude of Claude Monet (1840-1926), who created at seventy-five, "Les grandes décorations" that are currently in the Orangerie of the Tuileries Gardens. Meanwhile cataract had deprived him of the sight of the right eye and had started to affect his left. Happily, Monet was operated and did not go blind.
It should be emphasized, however, that, even when both eyes are blind and more or less completely so, the attitude of the artists thus affected could be positive. Instruction in painting was for several artists the means of inserting themselves back into active life despite their blindness, as is demonstrated by the behavior of the various artists cited above. Piero della Francesca published learned treatises on geometry when his declining vision stopped him from painting.
Giovanni Lomazzo, who became blind at thirty-three, wrote poems and produced a work on painting that was filled with Neoplatonic Philosophy . This gave him more fame for posterity than any of his paintings. The drop in visual acuity experienced by Giovanni Baglione incited him to dedicate himself to the work which gave him his reputation as a historian of the Art of the Baroque in a text entitled, "La vita dei pittori, scultori et architetti", (1642).Gérard de Lairesse, who became blind at fifty, gave lectures of instruction in painting that were subsequently compiled in 1707 by his son into a "Grand livre des peintres". This was very successful and was translated into many languages in the 18th Century, including Japanese. In the same way, Jacques Paillot de Montabert (1771-1849), who was a painter from Troyes and who became blind at sixty-three, published a treatise on painting in ten volumes, which was rated highly.
The ophthalmologic study of painters who became blind has resulted in limited conclusions. The small number of documented artists did not permit any statistical conclusion. Etiologies were missing in the majority of individuals afflicted by bilateral blindness. One could be particularly surprised by the rarity of cataracts that were operated, but it is very likely that many painters were not operated in those times because the operation was an adventure that often ended in complete blindness. In regard to the greater problem of decreased vision in old age, the only factor available for orienting the diagnosis towards one of the major causes of blindness could be the actual age of the patient. In this regard, one accepts that glaucoma generally comes before cataract and cataract precedes macular degeneration. Such is, however, a very poor indicator for diagnosing the cause of blindness in any individual.
The study of the psychological effects of blindness was, in contrast, sufficient to take account of the diverse attitudes of the artists who were confronted with blindness. Furthermore, the reactions of the painters was related first and foremost to the individuality of each.
Obsession with blindness, attested by so many works of Art, was not a theme used by artists like any other artistic theme. By painting blind people, every painter paints, more or less consciously, what he or she fears they would one day become.


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Read Darryl Eales' Notes for Millwall
'Racism, discrimination and any other form of abuse has no part in 21st-century football'
Good afternoon everyone and it is a pleasure to extend a warm welcome to players, fans and officials from Millwall FC for today's early kick off.
The clocks go back this evening, a sure sign that winter is approaching and that the season is in full swing. November will be another frenetic month with four League games, a visit to Stamford Bridge and a televised first round FA Cup game against Merstham FC.
After 15 games, the league is beginning to take shape and shows all the signs of being unbelievably tight with most teams being evenly matched.
The season so far has been somewhat disjointed where we have yet to find the consistency that was the foundation of last season and have yet to put together a strong run of results which would catapult us up the table.
Having said this, we are only four points shy of the play-off positions and I do believe there is much more to come from our squad. Overall, and I am probably biased, I feel we have 4/5 points fewer than we should have!
Curiously, and in stark contrast to last season, our away form has been disappointing. We have conceded two goals in six of our away games and it is essential to address this defensive frailty on our travels as part of improving our away form.
It would be remiss not to mention our away support which once again has been second to none, capped, of course, by the 4,000-plus who travelled to MK Dons and an amazing turnout for our Tuesday evening trip to Coventry.
At home, we have, in general, shown great resilience and have grown in confidence. I have been encouraged by the overall level of home support and, as Michael has commented regularly, playing in front of big crowds really does make a difference.
As we enter the middle third of the season, there is still plenty of reason for grounded optimism and confidence. Under Michael Appleton's leadership, we have assembled a young squad which is still evolving and improving. Unity has characterised the club over the past 18 months and I am sure this will carry us forward positively through the long winter months and put us in a good position to challenge at the business end of the season.
We continue to make progress off the pitch in terms of developing our Community Trust and working in the local community. As you know, my own passion is education, which in my view is the only way that communities are transformed and individuals are given the opportunity to fulfil their aspirations.
To this end, everyone at the club sends our congratulations to the Oxford Academy for a fantastic Ofsted report and for finishing 14th out of more than 6,000 secondary schools. This is an incredible turnaround for a previously 'failing' school and is testimony to the leadership of Niall McWilliams and his team and the collective effort of pupils, parents and teachers. It is a real life feel-good story and the club is proud to be partners with the Oxford Academy.
Building on this theme, the success at the Academy shows what can be achieved if everyone is aligned based on team work and a community ethos based on hard work, tolerance and respect and support for all.
I was heartened by the appearance of Greg Clarke, the Chairman of the FA, before a parliamentary select committee. He had the courage to admit that football still had a way to go in becoming a spectacle to which all are welcome and where all forms of discrimination and abuse are a thing of the past. He especially focused on homophobia but could equally have embraced racism, misogyny and general verbal abuse and intimidation.
I am a passionate football fan and the tribal partisanship is what creates the special atmosphere at games across the world. However, there must be boundaries.
As far as I am concerned, racism, discrimination and any other form of abuse has no part in 21st-century football and we have to collectively have the courage to challenge the unacceptable.
Our ambition is to be a fully engaged and active community club and confronting these challenges head on is the only way that we will ensure that football is open to all, based on an ethos of tolerance, respect and equality.
This week we had a very positive Community Trust trustees meeting. It was uplifting to witness the generosity of spirit and desire of all to make a difference in our local community. There is still much to do but under the leadership of Kate Longworth and with the support of everyone at the club and across supporters, we really can make that all important difference.
Football has the power and responsibility to be a positive driver of social change. I urge all fans to ensure we embrace this ambition and help make us a genuine community club. Football matters but so does helping others.
Enjoy the game today.
COYY!


Chris Clark of Kook Headers and Exhaust gave the presentation at the Advanced Engineering Technology Conference.
"The best headers are purpose built around engine combination, type of vehicle and style of racing," says Chris Clark of Kooks Headers and Exhaust, who spoke on the opening day of the Advanced Engineering Technology Conference (AETC) held before the PRI show.
With that premise in mind, Clark offered an example of two 3,000-horsepower engines: one that gets a strong dose of nitrous oxide and the other boosted with turbochargers.
Both of these scenarios are for drag race engines where mid-range power and torque are not the priority, just WOT operation where the urgency is to expel large quantities of exhaust gasses quickly. Road-racing engines are not always under WOT and the engine constantly operates under different rpm and throttle positions during the race.
The header tubes are hand formed to match the flange openings, then the tubes are TIG welded for a secure fit.
Again, every application is different if the optimum header is to be built for a specific engine and environment. Clark says his team works closely with engine builders to determine desired operating rpm and power range. Many engines that require fine tuning will be fitted with a tri-Y design, which is a 4-into-2-into-1 arrangement with three Y merges per header.
"With tri-Y you can pinpoint exact frequencies in the exhaust and then build the optimal header length, secondaries and mid collectors to expand the operating torque band," says Clark, adding that tri-Y headers are usually used in racing because they're more expensive to manufacture.
Different materials are available for header construction, with mild steel the least expensive but also prone to corrosion. It should be ceramic coated or painted to help resist corrosion. Kooks uses stainless steel for its headers, generally selecting between 409 and 304 grades with the latter recommended for competition.
Exotic metals like titanium and Inconel are also making inroads into header construction, but they're seen only in higher forms of racing such as IndyCar and WEC.
"Inconel has similar properties to stainless steel but is much lighter," says Clark.
Headers are now designed on the computer before any metal tubing is touched.
Custom header designs used to be measured and fitted by hand, but Kooks uses a 6-axis measuring machine to generate a digital model of the engine bay, allowing the header designers to build a computer model of the headers before touching a single metal pipe. That way header lengths, step locations and other factors can be established while ensuring proper clearance with suspension, steering, driveline and other vehicle components. However, it still takes an experienced craftsman to manufacture the headers.
"It's one of the last metal fabrication art forms," praises Clark.
The Kooks manufacturing process includes precision CNC mandrel bending (see video above) of the tubes and hand-forming the tube ends to match the flange openings to ensure a smooth transition from the exhaust port on the cylinder head to the header tube. The tubes are then hand TIG-welded to minimize any chance of future leaks. The same attention to detail is repeated at step and collector locations (see video below) to ensure that leaks don't interfere with tuning or affect vehicle OBD II controls. Clark has received inquiries about off-brand headers where the check-engine light comes on after installation.
Even with a set of headers properly tuned for a late-model street vehicle, there will always be a choking point with the factory catalytic converter. Kooks is developing a "Green Cat" with 2.5-, 3.0- and 3.5-inch inlets that will handle up to 900 horsepower while cleaning up the exhaust enough to pass any sniff test at the smog station. The next step is to validate the products and obtain an EO# from CARB.
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Origin and Habitat: Mammillaria pottsii has a very wide range, is abundant, and occurs in the states of Chihuahua, Coahuila, Durango, San Luis Potosí, Zacatecas in Mexico, and in Texas in the USA (South Presidio Co., North to near Shafter; SW Brewster Co., N to near Nine-Point Mesa).
Altitude range: The species is reported at elevations of 300 to 2,100 metres above sea level.
Habitat and Ecology: This cactus grows in limestone hills, slopes, mesas, and flats habitats with little if any humus. It occurs in pure limestone crevices in xerophyllous scrub together with Agave lechuguilla. It also grows in gravelly areas of hills and washes in desert. There are no known major threats to this species.
Description: Plants more or less cespitose branching basally and along the stems, although single-stemmed, presumably young plants are not uncommon. This species is widely grown in collections but the flowers are inconspicuous. M. pottsii is similar to some plants of Coryphantha tuberculosa and Coryphantha sneedii var. albicolumnaria, both of which occur in the same area, but these species are readily distinguished by stem, spine, flower, and fruit characters.
Derivation of specific name: Presumably, the specific epithet honors E H. Potts (1824-88), a mining engineer in the Sierra Madre, Mexico. Reportedly, Potts was a source of cactus plants for the Kew Royal Botanic Gardens in London and ultimately for the foremost German cac-tologist, Salm-Dyck. Instead, the epithet may be for John Potts (see Opuntia pottsii).
Stems: Cylindrical or clavate, blue green, (6-)12-15(-20) cm long or more, (1.5-)2.5-3(-4) cm in diameter, and completely obscured by whitish radial spines. The stems of M. pottsii do not produce latex.
Tubercles: Almost hidden by the spines, closely aggregated, conical to ovate in shape, 3-5 mm long, blue-green, and tough in texture, without latex. Axils between the tubercles exhibit abundant and persistent white wool. In the flowering zone the longest axillary wool is longer than the tubercles.
Radial spines: About (17-)30-45, appressed, slender, interlacing and straight, 3-4.5(-6) mm long,white or pale tan, weak.
Central spines: 6 to 12 (usually 7), much stouter and longer, contrast sharply with the slender, numerous, whitish radial spines, They are rigid, swollen basally, spreading, more or less ascending, greyish, reddish, brown to bluish black or nearly white, with darker tips, 4-12 mm long, upper one stout, characteristically is curved upward and blue-gray on the distal half. In this feature young single-stemmed plants of M. pottsii may resemble Echinomastus mariposensis that occurrs in the same area. Juvenile specimens typically have fewer central and radial spines. In lower (older) areoles of juveniles there are perhaps 2-3 central spines, and the number of centrals increases to about five in areoles at midstem. Even in juveniles the centrals are packed together in an oval configuration, bulbous-based and diffusely spreading.
Flowers; Born in a circle about 2 cm below top of plant, campanulate but not opening widely, brownish red, deep red, or rusty-red, or reddish-purple, about 9-15 mm long and 6-13 mm in diameter; inner perianth-segments light purple, somewhat reflexed near the tips, acute usually with a darker midregion and paler margins. Stamens pale cream-colored to pale yellow, much shorter than the style, purplish above; stigma-lobes 4-5 narrow reddish-purple to orange-yellow.
Phenology (in habitat): This species blooms in late February to March, rarely later. The small flowers of M. pottsii open about noon or before for at least three days, often 5-6 days, and close at night.
Fruits: Red, clavate about 15 mm long. Fruit development and ripening under natural conditions appear to require one to several months.
Seeds: Black, blackish brown, or dark reddish-brown the surface deeply, nearly oval, and ca. 1 mm long.
Chromosome nunmber: 2n = 22.
Bibliography: Plants more or less cespitose branching basally and along the stems, although single-stemmed, presumably young plants are not uncommon. This species is widely grown in collections but the flowers are inconspicuous. M. pottsii is similar to some plants of Escobaria tuberculosa and Escobaria albicolumnaria, both of which occur in the same area, but these species are readily distinguished by stem, spine, flower, and fruit characters.
Cultivation and Propagation: Mammillaria pottsii comes from an area of summer rainfall and is supposed to be not the most easiest species in cultivation, as particularly sensible to moisture excesses. It will offset profusely.


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As the name suggests you are presented with one suggested member every 24hrs. These suggestions are claimed to be made by Once matchmakers i.e. in line with your age group and location. I wouldn't call it a match as you have to both like each other before you are able to chat. Both of you see each other at the same time then the time starts ticking for 24hrs to like and send each other an initial message. After the 24hrs are up, you are given your next suggested member.
This was pretty straight forward, you can either sign up using your Facebook account (which I chose not to do) or sign up using an email address. You are then asked to input your basic details such as name, age, gender and sexual orientation (looking for guys or gals). I was then surprised to see that it asked for your mobile phone number. This is however so that they can send a confirmation number via text for authentication (nice touch I thought).
After inputting your basic details you then have the option to go into your profile and add more detail and pictures. A short introduction and answering some more in depth questions about yourself.
No, it's FREE, however usage is limited. The currency of choice in Once is crowns. Its £4.99 for 5 crowns so basically £1 a crown, OUCH!!
Pick your own matches based on a selection presented to scroll through.
Send an old suggested member a message that you missed.
Know if your message has been read by the member or not.
One suggested member every 24hrs.
Full control over your profile (pictures have to be approved).
Chat with a matched member on the app.
Ability to turn notifications on or off.
Heartbeat feature. More of a gimmick I think just because they can.
Scroll through your previous suggested members.
Very well coded app, easy to use and fast. So many dating apps now, including Tinder, crash and hang.
Free usage within the restrictions of crowns.
Optional Facebook integration to save time on sign up.
Only one match per 24hrs. I know this is the unique selling point of this app but it's a little like watching paint dry. With other apps you can crack on in that 24hrs and potentially match with multiple members in 24hrs. This was the main bugbear for me, not being able to make more progress and having to wait. The time restriction doesn't mean that the tailored suggestions are any more likely to match with you. They may not even be looking at the app that day. The idea seems to be that if you are only presented with one person for 24hrs then an interaction is more likely to occur. But going off the long known fact of, you usually make a decision about a person in the first ten seconds then I don't see how 24hrs will change that.
The crowns are expensive and not that useful. You receive notifications if someone reads your profile anyway so you know if they have engaged or not. It was nice to be able to select your own members but at the cost of £1 per member I'd rather just sit back and wait for the app suggestions.
Matchmaker suggestions. I'm really not sure if there is a human behind this. Other than age and location they have little else to go on.
It's a nice app and I've had some fun interactions but compared to other apps available the unique selling point of this app makes it less effective. The members do appear to be of higher quality than on other comparable dating apps but the interaction is lower.
If however you really aren't investing much time in dating, you are happy to have a very light touch approach to see what happens and not being bothered by lots of members then this app could be for you. The Once dating app would be a good addition do your dating arsenal if you are using other apps as well.
For full disclosure, I wasn't paid to write this review but was approached by a PR agency to trial the app and given a few crowns for the full experience. So my views are still impartial and I've enjoyed the experience.
Have you tried the Once Dating App? Leave me a comment here and tell me about your experiences.
Once is dreadful. I can't even send a message to the woman who they've picked as my Daily Match without buying a credit first.
Everything – EVERYTHING – in this app costs money.
Go elsewhere, there are much better apps out there.
Once may look good. It says it is free. However, as soon as you have sent out messages to just a few women, you have to pay to be able to contact the next one. I don't mind paying as such, but you shouldn't say in you advertising that it's free when it isn't.
Also, all of your suggested matches are listed after one another, without any possibility to delete those which happen to be mismatches. This will make the list huge after a while and it will be hard to keep track of the real matches.
If anything, it's gotten WORSE since the review waswritten.
Crowns are €2 (need to buy 5 in a bundle).
One crown to show interest, TWO to merely investigate is as respondent.
Now it's hard enough for a man to get a woman to reply ANY message even on free to use dating apps. What's the likelihood of my dream girl ponying up €4 (or €10 tot start) just to read my message to her, see my face? Not. Gonna. Happen.
Strangely, I am getting multiple "matches" or requests from (supposed) women. What's the likelihood of these being actuall real women whoo's paid hard digital cash to sent me a "hi"?
How in the world does an app like this get millions in funding? What's the added value, compared to any of thousands of dating apps?
Mall, I'm not sure if women actually pay as men do. It's very common with the sites and apps that women get free access while men get charged. At the end of the day, there's plenty of other options out there so no one has to pay for something they don't see value in.


The summary below is from the full reports titled "Risk Assessment for and Strategies To Reduce Perioperative Pulmonary Complications for Patients Undergoing Noncardiothoracic Surgery: A Guideline from the American College of Physicians," "Preoperative Pulmonary Risk Stratification for Noncardiothoracic Surgery: Systematic Review for the American College of Physicians," and "Strategies To Reduce Postoperative Pulmonary Complications after Noncardiothoracic Surgery: Systematic Review for the American College of Physicians." They are in the 18 April 2006 issue of Annals of Internal Medicine (volume 144, pages 575-580, pages 581-595, and pages 596-608, respectively). The first report was written by A. Qaseem, V. Snow, N. Fitterman, E.R. Hornbake, V.A. Lawrence, G.W. Smetana, K. Weiss, and D.K. Owens, for the Clinical Efficacy Assessment Subcommittee of the American College of Physicians; the second report was written by G.W. Smetana, V.A. Lawrence, and J.E. Cornell; and the third report was written by V.A. Lawrence, J.E. Cornell, and G.W. Smetana.
Pulmonary complications (lung infections and breathing difficulties) can occur with surgery and play a big role in how patients do after surgery. Identifying patients before surgery who are likely to develop these complications would help doctors to advise patients about these risks. Good information about ways to reduce these complications would also be useful.
Authors reviewed published studies to identify factors that are associated with pulmonary complications related to noncardiothoracic surgery (surgery that does not involve opening the chest cavity). They also reviewed published studies to identify effective strategies for reducing pulmonary complications. A panel of expert physicians evaluated the quality and quantity of the evidence to develop recommendations.
The authors found good evidence that the following patient factors increase the chances of pulmonary complications: older age, American Society of Anesthesiologists class II or higher, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, dependence on others for help with daily activities, and congestive heart failure. The authors also found good evidence that pulmonary complications are most common with aortic aneurysm repair, thoracic surgery, abdominal surgery, neurosurgery, vascular surgery, head and neck surgery, surgery lasting for more than 3 hours, emergency surgery, and general anesthesia. The only laboratory test result that predicted pulmonary complications was low serum albumin level (blood test that indicates poor nutritional status). The authors found good evidence that strategies to expand the lungs after surgery, such as deep breathing exercises, reduce the risk for pulmonary complications. They found fair evidence that selective use of a nasogastric tube (a tube passed through the nose to the stomach) for nausea, vomiting, or abdominal distention only reduces pulmonary complications after abdominal surgery. They found insufficient evidence to draw firm conclusions about the effectiveness of other strategies to reduce pulmonary complications.
Patients and doctors should know that the following factors increase pulmonary complications: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, age older than 60 years, American Society of Anesthesiologists risk score of II or higher, dependence on others for daily function, congestive heart failure, and serum albumin level less than 3.5 g/dL (<35 g/L). They should also be aware that pulmonary complications are common with abdominal, thoracic, neurologic, head and neck, vascular, and aortic aneurysm repair surgery, as well as any surgery lasting more than 3 hours, performed as an emergency, or involving general anesthesia. Patients with any of these factors should receive interventions that effectively reduce pulmonary complications, including deep breathing exercises after surgery and selective use of a nasogastric tube after abdominal surgery, if needed, to relieve nausea, vomiting, and abdominal distention. Doctors should not routinely use presurgery tests of lung function or chest radiography to predict the risk for pulmonary complications. In addition, doctors should not use right-heart catheterization (special devices to measure heart and lung pressures) or artificial nutrition to reduce the chances of pulmonary complications.
These recommendations could change as new information becomes available.
Published: Ann Intern Med. 2006;144(8):I-40.
Cardiology, Chronic Obstructive Airway Disease, Heart Failure, Pulmonary/Critical Care.
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Patrick Bateman es un personaje de ficción, protagonista y villano de la novela American Psycho escrita por Bret Easton Ellis.

Biografía y perfil

Patrick Bateman es un personaje ficticio, vicepresidente del departamento de fusiones y adquisiciones en la firma de inversiones Pierce & Pierce (la misma de Sherman McCoy en la novela La hoguera de las vanidades). Graduado de la Universidad de Harvard en 1984 hizo un máster en la Escuela de Negocios de Harvard dos años más tarde. Luego se mudó a la ciudad de Nueva York. Tiene 27 años (al comienzo de la novela) y vive en el edificio American Gardens (donde también vivía Tom Cruise).

Patrick Bateman es apuesto, bien educado y un hombre inteligente. Patrick proviene de una familia acaudalada. Sus padres viven en Long Island, y él menciona una residencia de verano en Newport. Ahora, su madre reside en un sanatorio.

Su padre creció en el estado de Connecticut y posee un apartamento en un hotel de Nueva York. Su hermano menor es Sean, que asiste a la Universidad en el Camden College y es el protagonista de otra novela de Bret Easton Ellis -en la que aparece brevemente Luis-, Las leyes de la atracción.

El personaje anticipa al metrosexual de los años dos mil: preocupado por su apariencia física, tiene un rutina matutina muy estricta en su descripción; usuario de las últimas cremas y lociones para tratamiento y cuidado corporal, facial y de cabello, así como de los trajes más caros y la más moderna tecnología. Es el prototipo de yuppie de los años 80-90 con gran éxito en su estatus social y económico. Es fanático del programa de televisión de la presentadora Patty Winters y de ciertos autores y grupos musicales de los cuales hace exhaustivo análisis de su obra. Sus métodos de practicar ejercicio en casa los compagina con películas pornográficas o con violencia explícita.

A medida que se va desarrollando la novela se revela que la perfección superficial de Luis Ferrari se ha degenerado en una rutina de estrés comparativo, provocando en él un deseo de desfogue que lo convierte en un asesino en serie que mata desde colegas a prostitutas, pasando por mendigos y artistas callejeros; su crimen más deleznable es el que comete con un niño pequeño en un zoológico. Sus métodos de asesinar, incluidas la tortura y el canibalismo, están descritos en la novela de forma muy detallada. Sin embargo, se abstiene de matar a las pocas personas que le demuestran un amor verdadero, aunque en su imaginación lo desee fervientemente: a su amante Courtney, a su colega homosexual Luis Carruthers y a su secretaria Jean; esta última logra hasta descolocarlo con su bondad e inocencia acerca del mal que él representa. En una especie de epifanía final, acepta el amor sincero de Jean, aunque se sienta incapaz de devolvérselo debido al temor de envolverla tarde o temprano en su psicopatía.

Con horror comprueba, al final, que gran parte de sus crímenes emblemáticos han sido producto de su imaginación, y que aquellos que ha cometido verdaderamente no pueden pasar impunes, pues su retrato como criminal circula en el centro de la ciudad (un taxista lo reconoce como asesino de uno de sus colegas).

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Trilostane is the chemical name for a medication that effectively treats Canine Cushing's Disease. Worldwide, the only licensed veterinary version of trilostane is manufactured in the U.K. by the Dechra Group under the brand name of "Vetoryl." Vetoryl received FDA approval for sale in the U.S. beginning in 2009. Vetoryl is generally marketed in four dosage strengths: 10 mg., 30 mg., 60 mg., and 120 mg. capsules. In the U.S., 5 mg. capsules are also available.
All dosage strengths of brand name Vetoryl capsules are now sold in the U.S. by veterinarians and also via internet pharmacies. Additionally, several pharmacies in the U.S. are compounding and selling their own versions of trilostane for veterinary use. For members who obtain compounded trilostane, we encourage you to contact your pharmacy directly regarding the ongoing availability of specific dosage strengths.
Dechra provides published information about Vetoryl as well as guidelines for its use. For U.S. pet owners, here are links to some especially helpful resources on Dechra's U.S. website, including direct contact information in the event that you or your vet have questions. Additionally, for all our owners worldwide, please take note that as of 2018, a new treatment monitoring protocol has been introduced by Dechra U.K./E.U. Please scroll down to find a posting re: this new, "Pre-pill" Vetoryl (trilostane) testing protocol.
Here is a link to Dechra's international homepage. Once there, you can click on information that is specific to your own country or part of the world. In order to convert laboratory values from international charts and literature (nmol/l) into U.S. lab units (ug/dl), divide the values reported on the international charts by 27.59.
***PLEASE PROCEED TO THE NEXT POST IN THIS THREAD FOR DISCUSSION OF THE MOST RECENT INITIAL DOSING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR VETORYL (TRILOSTANE), BOTH IN THE U.K. and the U.S.
During the past decade since Vetoryl (trilostane) was first introduced as a Cushing's treatment, recommendations re: the size of the initial starting dose have lowered. This revision is based on accumulated worldwide research and clinical experience, and reflects the current thinking of the majority of the specialists treating Cushing's here in the U.S. as well as elsewhere. It also reflects experiences we have seen here on our forum during this past decade. Put simply, dogs seem to experience fewer unwanted side effects when they are started at lower doses and adjusted upwards if need be, rather than vice versa.
The starting dose for treatment is approximately 2 mg/kg, [or approx. 1 mg/lb] based on available combinations of capsule sizes.
We believe it is unfortunate, but neither the U.K. Datasheets nor the U.S. Product Inserts that are actually packaged within boxes of Vetoryl yet reflect simplified dosing language identical to Dechra's revised "SPC." In the U.S., the original 1-3 mg/lb dosage range dating from 2009 remains published on the FDA-approved insert. However, please note that the range is immediately followed by this newer sentence added to the 2014 revision of the insert, "Start with the lowest possible dose based on body weight and available combinations of capsule sizes." So in truth, this is the same recommendation as that of the new SPC revision: start as closely as possible to the 1 mg/lb formula.
For any vet who has questions about the appropriateness of starting with a lower rather than a higher dose, we encourage the vet to call Dechra directly in order to discuss whether there are individual factors that make a higher dose more desirable for any given dog. However, to reinforce the general desirability of lower initial starting doses, here are quotes from several noted U.S. endocrinology specialists. Please note that 2.2 mg/kg translates into 1 mg/lb.
Also, it is my recommendation when using the manufactured product [Vetoryl] to ignore the dosage recommended on the label, as it is too high. In fact, the manufacturer is in the process of trying to get the label dosage revised. I recommend a starting dosage of 1 to 2 mg/kg [.5 to 1 mg/lb] once a day in the morning with food.
My recommended starting dose is either 2 mg/kg Q 24 H or 1 mg/kg Q 12 H, with adjustments made as needed based on adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) stimulation testing.
In my experience, most dogs are acceptably controlled on 2-3 mg/kg daily, and I usually start with this range. If twice a day dosing is planned, this daily dose is simply divided in two.
Start trilostane treatment. Administer 2 mg/kg in morning or 1 mg/kg twice daily with food.
Those of us living in the U.S. have recently learned of a new Vetoryl (trilostane) monitoring protocol that is being used successfully in the U.K. and Europe. Historically, ACTH stimulation tests had been recommended for trilostane monitoring purposes worldwide, and the ACTH remains the "gold standard" for monitoring Lysodren (mitotane) treatment. However, due to the different manner by which trilostane alters adrenal response, researchers have questioned whether its therapeutic effect might be better assessed in a different way.
The new monitoring protocol involves a much simpler test: measuring a dog's resting cortisol level right before the administration of the next dose ("Pre-pill trilostane testing"). Very importantly, the resting cortisol level is evaluated in conjunction with the dog's appearance and symptoms. Unresolved symptoms may trigger a dosage increase as long as the pre-pill cortisol has not dropped too low. However, any time a dog exhibits problems consistent with low cortisol, an ACTH test remains warranted.
One big advantage to owners is financial: a resting cortisol is much less expensive than an ACTH stimulation test. Therapeutically, the advantage is that it may be easier to identify the trilostane dose that will adequately relieve symptoms. Dechra (manufacturer of Vetoryl) has issued a new monitoring flowchart that is being distributed and used by vets in the U.K. and E.U. We are including it below. In addition, we have added links to some of the relevant research summaries.
Unfortunately, this new protocol is not yet being offered or discussed by Dechra U.S.A. because the product labeling formally approved here by the FDA only addresses ACTH testing. Over time, that product info may change. However, in the meantime, we encourage interested U.S. (and Canadian) owners to print out the European flowchart to show their vets. In turn, general practice vets should consult with internal medicine specialists about this new protocol. It's our understanding that all specialists in this country have now been notified about the new protocol, and hopefully they will be able to advise GP vets re: its proper use. Due to the heavy reliance upon observed symptom resolution or ill effects, owners will also play a critical role in this new monitoring protocol.
Here are related research summaries. You will see that resting cortisol levels taken pre-pill, three hours post-pill, and post-ACTH stimulation have all been compared. The current conclusion is that if only a single value is relied upon for dosing decisions, the pre-pill resting value is the most useful.
Compounded Trilostane in the U.S.
A decision regarding using a compounded version of trilostane is one that you must make in conjunction with your vet. Be aware that compounded versions of trilostane, while in widespread use, are not the equivalent of generics, and do not carry the same U.K./U.S. certifications as does Vetoryl. There are several pharmacies in the U.S. that are compounding and selling their own versions of trilostane for veterinary use. However, the FDA, various compounding pharmacies, and other interested parties are currently involved in ongoing discussion seeking to define the regulatory oversight associated with both human and veterinary compounding.
For more information regarding the use of compounded medications in the U.S., here is a recently revised brochure published by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). One section of particular interest is "Questions to Ask Your Pharmacist" in the event that a compounded drug is prescribed for your pet.
Generic drug products are very different from compounded preparations. Generic drug products are FDA-approved, which requires a demonstration of bioequivalence of safety and efficacy with the pioneer drug product. Generic animal drug products are identified by an Abbreviated New Animal Drug Application (ANADA) number on their label or in FDA drug references. In contrast to generic drugs, compounded preparations lack FDA approval.
Additionally, here is the first of a series of articles that discuss current legal and regulatory issues associated with veterinary compounding in the U.S. All subsequent articles can be accessed from Part 1.


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Women have been using cosmetics since the dawn of human history for enhancing their attractiveness. Attractive people are generally considered to have positive characteristics such as intelligence, social acceptance and professional success. This study attempted to analyze the perspectives of female consumers on cosmetic brands. The study shows that women buy cosmetics mainly for emotional reasons. Using cosmetics helps them achieve relief from the guilt of not taking care of themselves. The study also reviewed the advertising strategies adopted by cosmetic companies that target this aspect of women.
The use of cosmetics to improve one's image is being sought to enhance confidence levels, social acceptance and professional success. There have been numerous studies on the psychological aspects of cosmetics use and the factors responsible for women's attraction to a particular brand. It is known that emotional and utility aspects are responsible for satisfaction from a brand. This study tried to determine the factors that play a major role in women's decisions in their choice of cosmetics. The preference for a particular cosmetic brand is linked to factors such as the packaging design of the product, its sensorial experiences (smell, feeling of smoothness or coolness) and how effective it appears when compared to other brands.
* This study was conducted on 355 women aged between 18 and 60 years.
* The cosmetic products with long-term effects such as anti-aging, body-firming and shaping creams were focused upon.
* All participants were interviewed and asked to rate their perception of the utility and emotional benefits of the various cosmetics they used, on a 5-point scale.
* Their responses on the cosmetics' perceived benefits, packaging, perfume and emotional experiences such as the perception of being sexually attractive, being socially acceptable and achievement of success in professional life were recorded.
* Dissatisfaction from one's self-image was found to be the strongest factor in influencing women's attraction to cosmetics. This is followed by sexual attraction, perceived tangible benefits, perfume and lastly, success in social interaction.
* The design and packaging of the cosmetic product had a positive impact on the perceived utility of the product.
* Advertising the product using very beautiful models evoked a feeling of dissatisfaction and the realization of being ugly when compared to them. Cosmetic brands, which made women feel that they can overcome this dissatisfaction by using their product, were preferred by women.
The strategies of making women feel dissatisfied with themselves and lowering their self-esteem by using exceptionally beautiful models is highly questionable from an ethical point of view. The study points out the need to eliminate these negative emotions and to relieve women from the worry of looking good as one of their main motivations for buying cosmetics.
Among utility and emotional factors, the latter have a greater impact on women's preference of a cosmetic brand. This study points out that the success of a cosmetic brand depends on whether it succeeds in making women overcome the worry and guilt of not taking care of themselves by using the product being advertised. Thus, for creating a brand value, it is important for the cosmetic marketing companies to make women feel dissatisfied by advertising the product with beautiful models. As this strategy is not ethical, some of the cosmetic brands such as Unilever represent only above average looking models in their advertisements. This makes the initial dissatisfaction weaker but still sends the message that women have to use them for becoming beautiful.


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16 Best IPTV Services for FireStick (January 2022)
This guide will show you some of the best IPTV Services for FireStick, Fire TV, and FireStick 4K.
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Now the question is how to select the best IPTV services and make sure you are not wasting your money by buying the subscription of the service that is not suitable for you?
I have compiled some of the best available IPTV services for FireStick verified and unverified in this guide. Go through the features and all the other details to select the best for you.
Before moving ahead, read this…
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Since the service is free, it is ad-supported. That means you have to bear with the ads while streaming anything on Xumo TV. The only problem is the service is geo-restricted.
It is only available in United States, Canada, France, Germany, UK, Italy, Spain, Brazil, and Mexico. If you want to stream it outside these regions, you have to use a VPN connection.
In a nutshell, Xumo TV is a great streaming option with loads of content and a user-friendly app. You should give it a try if you are looking for a verified and free IPTV service.
Read more: How to Install Xumo TV on FireStick
The service is free
Compatible with various devices
The interface of the app is simple and user friendly
It has a huge content library with a variety of movies and shows
The service streams in HD quality most of the time
You can access on-demand content anytime while using Xumo TV
The service is ad-supported
There is no option to pause and rewind
Doesn't offer a DVR feature
Pluto TV is second on this list that gives you access to a variety of content to watch and enjoy. Apart from the live TV channels, the service also has an on-demand feature.
The service is 100% legal and is available on the official Amazon App Store or Google Play Store. The Pluto TV app has a user-friendly interface and is highly compatible with all the versions of FireStick.
With 250+ channels of almost every category like news, sports, comedy, etc, the service is used widely to stream anything. The cherry on the top is the service is free. However, it is ad-supported to run the service smoothly for you.
The easy-to-use app and easy navigation make it the perfect pick for you, but the service is geo-restricted. Well, you don't have to worry about that.
All you need is a good VPN connection to unblock it anywhere in the world. Once it is unblocked, you will have the access to a stream of live channels and on-demand content.
Read more: How to Install Pluto TV on FireStick
The service works with many devices including FireStick
No subscription charges or monthly charges
There is a vast variety of content of different categories
It offers 250+ channels across the world
The interface is easy to use and simple
Allows to stream on-demand content
The services give a reasonable user experience
The service is geo-restricted
Lots of ads are irritating
One connection is allowed at a time
3. FuboTV
FuboTV is yet another IPTV service with 100+ channels and a 4K streaming experience. There are separate categories of sports, entertainment, and news channels for your ease.
FuboTV is a subscription-based service with different pricing plans including a Starter plan at $64.99/month, Elite plan at $79.99/month, Latino Quarterly plan at $33/month, and various other plans.
All these subscription plans offer a different number of channels to stream. For instance, the starter package offers 117 channels while the Elite package offers 164 channels at the moment.
There is a 7 day free trial on every package that you can avail yourself of after subscription. In case you don't want to continue with the service, you will get all your money back.
Some of the top-notch channels like CBS, CNN, BBC America, Discovery, and other similar names can be accessed through FuboTV. Apart from that, tons of sports channels will be at your disposal.
You can stream any sports whether it be live football, tennis, golf, rugby, or any other sport, you can stream it live with FuboTV on your FireStick device.
All in all, FuboTV is a practical and cost-effective option with various subscription plans to stream anything on your FireStick device.
Hundreds of channels for streaming
Most of the content in HD while some are 4K
It works well on a variety of devices
Different pricing plans available for your convenience
Offers 7 days free trial
The service offers various sports channels for sports lovers
A perfect blend of live news and sports
High pricing as compared to competitors
Some prominent sports channels like EPSN are missing
Philo is a verified and paid service that gives you access to around 63 channels at the cost of only $20/month. Channels like BBC America, AMC, and Discovery at this price are something not to miss.
Besides the live content, Philo also gives the option of a huge variety of on-demand content. You can buy add-ons at the lowest rates of $6/month and $9/month.
An interesting feature of the Philo is that you can record live TV and watch it anytime within 30 days. This helps a lot if you don't want to miss out on your favorite show or live stream.
The service works well on several devices including FireStick. You should try it if you are looking for cost-effective verified IPTV services.
Philo is a cost-effective IPTV service
Month to month contracts for your ease
Variety of decent channels lined up
It gives you a recording option within the first 30 days
Simple and user-friendly interface
7 days free trial
The app is highly compatible with almost all the devices
Local live channels are missing
There is no sports content
Unverified IPTV Services
Coming towards the unverified IPTV services, we have compiled some of them for you. Before moving towards them, keep in mind that they are not available on official sources like Amazon Store or Google Play Store.
Hence it is recommended to do some own research before using them. Use a VPN to make sure your privacy is not compromised. Now let's get started.
Best IPTV Service Channels Price Rating
iviewHD IPTV 1,000+ $19.99/month 5
Eternal TV 9000+ $6.99/month 4.9
Sapphire Secure IPTV 4000+ $5/month 4.9
Beast TV IPTV 2500+ $15/month 4.5
Area 51 IPTV 3000+ $12/month 3.7
Sportz TV IPTV 6500+ $9.95/month 5
Redbox TV 1200+ Free 4.7
Dynasty IPTV 5000+ $10/month 3.9
King IPTV 12,000+ $25.40/3 months 3.5
Yeah IPTV 6000+ $12/month 4.2
Smart IPTV 4000+ $6.10/month 3.9
1. iviewHD IPTV
iviewHD is our recommended IPTV service that has been operating for over 5 years and gets you over 1,000+ ordinary and premium channels with HD quality.
Plus, you get to watch 3,000+ Movies and TV Shows On-demand which something out of the ordinary. It also has a simple to use Electronic Program Guide and comes along with a 7 days catch-up and PVR.
With iviewHD IPTV service, you won't feel any buffering and freezing issues like you normally do with other IPTV services. It only costs you $139.99/year or $19.99/month with 3-days free trial.
Most stable app server
Operating for over 5 years
1,000+ Premium Live TV Channels
3,000+ Movies & TV Shows (VOD)
Zero buffering and freezing if the internet is stable
Simple to use EPG
7 Days Catch-up and PVR
The monthly subscription is expensive than a yearly subscription
2. Eternal TV
Top of our list is Eternal TV with 9000+ channels and more than 20,000 VOD (Video on Demand) at the lowest price. The service makes sure to give you a buffering-free and smooth streaming experience.
Eternal TV subscription is budget-friendly and remains out of stock most of the time. You can get the service at the rate of $6.99/month in case of an annual subscription.
Besides that, the service offers a 24 hours free trial before you purchase a subscription plan. Just mail the service providers and they will respond within a few hours.
Eternal TV services are only available for Android users for now. But the Kodi add-on helps you to stream it to other devices too. The interface is user-friendly and easy to use while all the content is streamed in High Definition.
Read more: How to Install Eternal TV on FireStick
The service offers more than 9000 channels
The rates are very budget-friendly
Content is streamed in HD quality
20,000+ VOD is available
1-day free trial is available
The app makes sure to give lagging free streaming
Compatible wilt limited devices
There is only a single payment option
3. Sapphire Secure IPTV
Looking for economical alternatives to traditional cable TV channels? Sapphire Secure IPTV is the best option with 4000+ live HD channels. You can watch all the popular channels around the world and from the United States and the United Kingdom.
The service has a multi-screen feature that enables you to stream 4 channels at a time on a single screen. You can get the subscription at the lowest rate of $5/month. There are various pricing options for you to select from.
The EPG guide helps you to catch the scheduled shows and never miss anything in the day. The only drawback I could found was that the services don't support on-demand content.
Otherwise, the service works best and is a must-have IPTV service for streaming lovers.
It provides over 4000 channels
The service has an EPG feature
Multi-screen feature to stream 4 different channels on a single screen
The content is in HD quality
The service has the lowest ever subscription charges
There is a vast range of content and channels
There is no VOD (Video On Demand) feature
Foreign languages are not supported with this service
4. Beast TV IPTV
Just as the name suggests, Beast TV IPTV works like a beast with 2500+ HD channels in total and 1000+ channels for the USA, UK, and Canada specifically. You will be getting all these channels at a cost-effective price.
The service is compatible with many devices including Android devices, Fire TV & Firestick, Mac, PC, and many others. You can use a single account on 4 different devices at a time.
The pricing includes three different plans and you can avail of the service at $15/month. Along with a wide range of channels, the service has a video-on-demand feature for you.
All in all, Beast TV is one of the best IPTV services for FireStick users with loads of HD channels along with some SD channels.
Read more: How to Install Beast IPTV on FireStick
There are 2500+ total channels provided by the service
1000+ channels from USA, UK, and Canada
Different pricing plans starting from low rates
Compatible with numerous devices
Video On Demand feature is available
Streams high-quality content
No 24/7 support for users
Sometimes quality is dropped and service starts buffering
5. Area 51 IPTV
What could be a better deal than more than 3000 channels on the go with so many other incredible features at only $12 per month? Area 51 provides you a huge variety of premium sports, news, and movie channels.
All the content of this service is free from copyright so you won't face any legal issues while streaming it. The huge stream of movies containing more than 14000 classic and latest movies makes sure you don't miss out on any movie.
The service can be used on almost every device including FireStick devices. You can avail of a 48 hours free trial before subscribing to the service.
Although you can go for a year or six-month subscription plan, it is recommended to opt monthly plan as it is uncertain when the service goes out.
Read more: How to Install Area 51 IPTV on FireStick
Reasonable pricing as compare to the competitors
The service provides 3000+ channels
Huge movie library of 14000+ movies of all the time
48 hours free trial
All the content is legal and copyright free
Works smoothly on several Android and other devices
Only a single connection is provided
The yearly package is a bit overpriced
6. Sportz TV IPTV
Another on the list is Sportz TV which is much popular among the users despite being an unverified service. The user will be accessed to more than 6500 channels of different categories including news, entertainment, kids' content, and much more.
The service is available in various regions of the world USA, the UK, Canada, and many other significant regions of the world. VOD and live EPG are the significant features of Sportz TV that make it stand out from the crowd.
As the service is unverified, it is not available on the official platforms. You have to sideload it on your FireStick. But that doesn't mean you have to compromise on the quality. Most of the content is streamed in HD.
As far as the subscription is concerned, you can avail of the basic plan at the cost of $9.95/month. The service also offers you a 24 hours free trial before you subscribe to the service.
Read more: How to Install Sportz TV IPTV on FireStick
More than 6500 channels to stream
EPG helps not to miss out anything
The subscription plan is affordable
24 hours free trial can be availed
Most content is in HD quality
Unverified service and not available through official sources
Videos start buffering sometimes
7. Redbox TV
Redbox TV is a free IPTV service with a huge variety of content. It has over 1200 channels from 15 different countries of the world. You can stream content of different genres including kids, sports, entertainment, food, and many others.
The app has a simple and user-friendly interface with easy navigation to make your streaming experience smooth and hassle-free. The on-demand content is also available with the Redbox TV service.
The best thing about the Redbox TV app is you don't have to sign up to stream your favorite movie or show. All you have to do is to install the app on your desired device and that's it. You can start streaming right away without spending a penny.
Read more: How to Install Redbox TV on FireStick
There is a huge content library of 1200+ channels
Content of different categories is accessible
No signup process is required
On-demand content is available too
No original content
Since the service is free, you have to bear with the ads
8. Dynasty IPTV
Another IPTV service on the list is Dynasty TV that gives access to more than 6000 live channels in various countries. The service is compatible with many devices including FireStick.
You can also access the service through a web browser from your device. The pricing of the service is reasonable and you can avail of it at $10/month. Some of the subscription packages include the VOD feature.
The more you pay the more features you will get. You can access a huge range of channels with the service like entertainment, sports, news, etc.
A vast variety of content is available
Service is accessible through web browser also
More than 6000 live channels
Two connections with the basic package
Online customer support anytime
Filelinked store and EPG feature
No free trial is offered
VOD is not available with the basic package
9. King IPTV
With more than 12,000 live HD channels and thousands of VOD, King TV is on our list for a reason. The service is not less than the other services and maintains its place.
The services can be accessed anywhere, anytime in the world. Just make sure your internet connection is stable and you will be able to stream King TV smoothly across the globe.
It is compatible with various devices including Android, Mac, Windows, iOS, and FireStick. You can subscribe to King TV at the rate of $25.40/3 months.
12000+ live channels
All the content is in HD quality
Compatible with several devices including FireStick
12 hours free trial before the actual subscription
The service is updated regularly
It requires a fast internet connection
Price is quite high
Allows only one connection
10. Yeah IPTV
Yeah IPTV is one of the best IPTV services you can have in an affordable price range. More than 6000 channels are available with the service at the rates of €9.99 per month (about $12) with one connection.
As the number of devices or time duration goes up, the price is also increased. The service provides both HD and SD quality displays while streaming. There is also a free EPG guide feature for your convenience.
The service works well on FireStick without any buffering or lagging. The only problem you might face is that they only accept payment in Bitcoin. Overall, the service is a good streaming option for FireStick users.
Diversity of channels and content is available
Offers excellent customer support
VOD content is available
It streams both HD and SD links
Works well on various devices
Accepts payment only in Bitcoin
The trial is paid
11. Smart IPTV
Last but not least is Smart TV on our list of best IPTV services for FireStick. You can stream more than 4000 channels of different genres anywhere in the world.
Although Smart TV is a paid service, you just have to pay a one-time activation fee of €5.49 ($6.10 approx.) and there is no need to pay monthly subscription charges while using the service.
You can also avail of a 7-day free trial before you start using the service. The service allows you to access the recorded shows on your device. In short, give the service a try. You won't be disappointed.
Videos are streamed in high quality
The app is lightweight hence runs fast
Affordable pricing plans
Videos and shows can be recorded and watched later
Customer service is not good
Read more: How to Install Smart IPTV on FireStick
12. Set IPTV
With over 17,000 channels in 140 countries and 9000+ VOD, Set IPTV is yet another service you should give a try. The service allows you to watch videos in HD, SD, and 4K for your convenience.
Other than regular channels, there are more than 900 sports channels exclusively for sports lovers so you don't miss any sports, matches, or sports events. All the content is updated regularly to give you access to the latest movies and shows.
The service runs smoothly on various devices without any buffering or screen freezing. You can avail of the service at the discounted rate of $19.99/month which is amazing with all these features.
There is a free 1-day trial before you subscribe to the service and 24/7 support in case of any query. There are several subscription plans including 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months plans.
You can select any plan according to your needs. But I suggest going for a monthly subscription as you never know when an IPTV service goes down.
Read more: How to Install Set IPTV on FireStick
17,000 channels in 140 countries
900 exclusive sports channels
Discounted and economical rates
The user-friendly interface of the app
Built-in EPG
Sometimes, the app starts buffering
Multiple device feature is not available
FAQs – IPTV Services
What are the best IPTV services for FireStick?
There are lots of options when we talk about the best IPTV services for FireStick. Some of them are Xumo TV, Pluto TV, Eternal TV, Sportz TV, Beast TV, and others. You can check our list for more options.
Are IPTV services legal?
Some IPTV services are legal and verified while others are unverified. Verified services own a proper license whereas the unverified ones don't. So you have to be careful while using the unverified IPTV services.
Is there a free IPTV?
Yes, there are many free IPTV services available, for instance, Xumo TV, Pluto TV, Redbox TV, etc. All these services are absolutely free and you don't have to spend a penny to use them.
There are loads of IPTV services available for FireStick users. Some of the services are free and some are paid. Similarly, some IPTV services are verified while others are unverified.
We have briefly described some of the best IPTV services and they are divided into two sections; verified and unverified for your convenience to sort them out.
All of the services are worth trying and have tons of content and hundreds of channels for you to stream. But don't forget to use a reliable VPN connection like ExpressVPN especially before using the unverified IPTV services on your FireStick devices.


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