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A Connecticut Yankee Machinist in Toyoda's Castle
September 27, 2013 | Comments (8)
In response to a recent Lean Post by Jim Womack, Fred Stahl briefly introduced a name that led to questions from a few of you. Charles A. Francis was a Yankee machinist who worked for Toyota Group founder Sakichi Toyoda for about two years in the early 1900s. Why is Francis important? Francis' story is an integral missing piece to the larger narrative of the extraordinary exchange of continuous innovation in process technology that has taken place between the United States and Japan over the past 150 years.
Francis' six years teaching and working in Japan, led him to numerous insights that will be surprising to many today, such as this observation about the raw state of Japanese workers in the early 20th century:
"I have found that the Japanese workmen …will never be able to do work that can compete with other countries if they are not trained – and trained properly".
A Yankee Machinist
Charles Francis was a tool and model maker and machinist – a "mechanician", in the parlance of the time – who for the most part worked at various manufacturers in New England, including the original Pratt & Whitney Co. in Hartford, Connecticut. In 1903 Francis accepted a curious invitation: to teach at the Higher Technological School of Tokyo (the modern-day Tokyo Institute of Technology).
At the conclusion of his initial three-year contract, Francis extended his stay, but shifted his teaching responsibilities to part-time. Recognizing (in remarks made to engineering societies in Tokyo in 1905) that real learning take place outside the classroom. He began working part-time for industrial companies. In his first job, Francis worked two weeks per month at Ikegai Ironworks where he developed the first powered precision lathe in Japan, clearing the way for more high-volume precision metal working required for Japan's soon-to-grow manufacturing sector.
Ikegai Ironworks Factory
Luckily for us, Francis wrote papers and made presentations during his time in Japan that provide valuable insights into his findings. He contributed at least three articles to the Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers (JSME) in Tokyo in 1905-06. He also published at least three articles for The American Machinist, including an analysis of "American Tools in Japan" and a report on "The Tokyo Industrial Exhibition." The third article concerned Francis's experience teaching the American system of manufacturing and machining to Japanese managers and workers: "Lantern Slides for Shop Instruction – A Method Devised to Teach Japanese Workmen". Together these pieces shed light on the state of work practices in Japan as seen through the eyes of an American possessing knowledge of the world's best technology.
In early 1908, Francis began working for Sakichi Toyoda two weeks per month. His final work in Japan was for Japan-America Gramophone Manufacturing in Kawasaki, introducing the latest technology from the US – recording equipment from RCA – which required the highest level of precision machining available at the time.
In his presentations and writings, Francis emphasized key concepts such as:
thorough maintenance of equipment and attention to changeover
proper training of the workforce
promptness and discipline
creating a "model factory" to gather ideal practices in one location
understanding manufacturing as a "system"
This looks like a list of principles and practices from your favorite lean production textbook. Especially fascinating to me was Francis' emphasis on production as a system and the need to create a "model factory". The approach of beginning with a "model line" or learning area is now well-established an important piece of a holistic strategy to lean transformation, espoused by Toyota's Operations Management Consulting group and many others.
Francis departed Japan on May 31, 1910 from Yokohama on the Chicago Maru, arriving in Tacoma on June 14. This is just a few weeks after Sakichi Toyoda also left for the USA to study American loom technology at the gemba in New England, but we have found no record so far of Francis and Sakichi meeting in the US. Returning to his roots in New England, Francis worked as superintendent or foreman at a few manufacturers before landing at his final assignment, assisting the Remington Arms company with its major expansion in Bridgeport, Connecticut in 1915 (the year that historic site expanded to 73 acres, employing at its peak 17,000 workers). Francis died at his Bridgeport home on Jan 14, 1916.
What can we learn about progressive change from Charles Francis?
The story of Charles Francis is remarkable because it sheds new light on the origins of the most important manufacturer of the last half of the 20th century: Toyota. Despite hundreds of books and many years of research, the role of one Yankee mechanic has been missed.
The early 1900's were a time of upheavel for the textile industry in Japan and elsewhere—it was the largest industry in the world. The years Francis worked for Sakichi Toyoda (1908-09) were a watershed period for the Japanese loom industry as it shifted from narrow to wide width looms and from mostly manual to automated machines. Automation combined with the larger size required a major shift, from wood to steel. The strength of steel was required in order to withstand the stress on the chassis that came with the belt-driven power. That is why Sakichi needed Francis.
Francis knew machining, but in this regard, there is no reason to believe he was unique. Yankee machinists were scattering from New England - home of the world's best machining technology. It is unclear exactly how he came to be invited to teach in Japan, but in this way as well Francis was not unique. Francis became part of Japan's famous Meiji Era rush to learn western technology, under the slogan "Western Science, Eastern Spirit". From the forced opening (by Admiral Perry's Black Ships) of Japan after more than two centuries of isolation in 1858 until the rise of nationalist militarist in the 1930s, Japan continually dispatched hundreds of researchers and traders to countries that possessed leading technologies, such as the US, Great Britain, Germany, and France, and invited hundreds of technologists like Francis to share their knowledge directly in Japan. When Francis arrived, there were about 80 foreign expert instructors such as himself.
Luckily, many of Charles' enlightening observations of Japanese workshops remain. In a presentation before the Society of Mechanical Engineers in Tokyo May 8th 1905, entitled "Mechanical and Industrial Lines in Japan and American Machine Tools," Francis made these stunning observations:
"I honestly believe that the best plan for the government to adopt ...would be to establish a Model Manufacturing Plant, and in this place the foreign instructors to teach the workmen, not only the actual working of the various machines, but also the meaning of 'system'....
"In the development of this country in industrial lines very little success will be met with unless you overcome the idea, which I find so many of the manufacturers have here, of doing their work in the cheapest and poorest way… I have found them trying to make not only a cheaper article than their competitors, but doing their best to make it poorer, not only in the matter of workmanship, but also in the quality of the material used.
"In order to produce… high class machines, and to be able to sell them at the lowest prices, one must have a well-arranged shop system…, that is one of the secrets of the great success obtained by American manufacturers. This system is not adopted for the office alone, but is used throughout the entire plant, every man employed in the factory must be at his place ready for work right on the minute of starting, and keep steadily at his work until quitting time."
Now, if you have been paying any attention to what has been happening in the global manufacturing arena over the past 50 years, those words are nothing short of incredible. The "Japanese management" boom of the 1980s extolled the virtues of the Japanese worker: disciplined, diligent, dedicated, exemplary by any standard. In fact, the Japanese worker, especially Toyota's, became the global standard. Even today, I frequently hear observations such as, "We just don't have the discipline of Toyota to be effective at standardized work and kaizen…" But, go back 100 years, when Japan – and Toyoda – was learning from the West, and we find an American lecturing the Japanese on matters such as punctuality, diligence, the necessity of organization, and a systemic approach to all work.
The lesson I take from this is an important one, one that is verified by the global diffusion of lean thinking and practice over the past three decades: culture matters, but never let stereotypical views of national culture or character be seen as an insurmountable obstacle or used as an excuse to not do the right thing.
Oldest "spaghetti diagram"
Did Charles Francis Influence Modern Lean Thinking and Practice?
Francis's direct influence on lean production is hard to gauge. Sakichi Toyoda clearly felt Francis's contribution was valuable. Sakichi paid Francis 500 yen per month, almost double the wages Francis had received from Ikegai, an amount that Sakichi only managed to pay by contributing half from his own salary! More importantly, Francis's teachings (see the bullet list of key concepts above) have clear resonance with Toyota Production System principles and techniques. In the "lantern slides" he created to teach Japanese workers when away from the gemba – visuals are better than just words, he observed – Francis shows what is surely the oldest "spaghetti diagram" in existence.
Download a complete timetable of Francis' life
It is interesting to speculate about Francis' influence. Francis' stint at the University of Chicago coincided with the tenure there of John Dewey. Dewey's influence on American thinking, from his pragmatist philosophy, to his formulation of the scientific method, to his specific ideas and activities in the realm of education (Dewey believed that "thinking" and "doing" should never be separated in education), all have resonance with what we know of Francis's work in Japan and with fundamental characteristics of what later came to be known as Japanese management and with the Toyota Production System itself.
It would be a mistake to overstate Francis's importance. If his influence on the Toyota Production System was great, Francis would not have gone "undiscovered" until now. Still, regarding his direct influence on Sakichi Toyoda (and the later Toyota Motor Corporation), consider this statement from one observer who was in a position to see it unfold first-hand (from Memories of Ikegai Kishiro, the founder of Ikegai Ironworks):
"Charles was able to build the factory of his dreams (omou toori) with Toyoda-san, compared with what he could do with Ikegai. I think the factory Charles helped Sakichi build was the first mass production (volume production) factory in Japan."
Toshiko Narusawa, my co-author of Kaizen Express, and I have been researching about Charles Francis for the last five years, tracing his early 20th century footsteps through New England and Japan. We searched far and wide to uncover what we have learned so far and look forward to reading Fred Stahl's upcoming book Worker Leadership: America's Secret Weapon in the Battle for Industrial Competitiveness, to be published by The MIT Press in September 2013. A community effort may well unearth further information and a community dialogue will absolutely yield further insights. View a complete timetable of Francis' life as a mechanician (let's revive that term!) and teacher in the US and Japan, revealed here for the first time.
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Thanks John for this superb piece! I've been reading up on Sakichi's life, which turns out to be incredible for a guy born at the time of samurai, with at least three trips to the US (one, apparaently, having given up on Japan, and reaching new Jersey to meet a wealthy Japanese expatriate them who took him to his cherry tree orchard to show him that cherry trees didn't blossom happily in American soil. Sakichi got the message and returned home to try once again.)
As a kid, I used to love reading Richard Bach and one quote, in particular, stayed with me:
"And he went his way through the crowds and left them, and he returned to the everyday world of men and machines."
Indeed let's bring back mechanicians. Let's bring back the idea that high level instruction cycles, A3 structures, processes are interesting, but just that, and that real knowledge is specific, case by case, hands dirty in watching the tool hit the metal, or the 3-D printer add another layer or whatever. Intense collaboration is in building on each other's ideas and tinkering, tinkering, tinkering.
I feel this is a huge part of the kaizen spirit that gets lost in translation as we obsess with generic systems, programs and one-size fits all problems solving approaches. Great post, thank you!
John Shook September 27, 2013
Thanks for the thoughts, Michael. Sakichi's story is indeed a remarkable one, and we discovered a lot of new information about him (which we will share later) in the course of researching Charles Francis. As you state, real knowledge is specific and case-by-case, full of tinkering and messiness, all central to the kaizen spirit. Even at a macro level, global transfer of knowledge (technical but also social) may sometimes appear to be a one-way street, but over time is colored by give and take that paints a pretty fantastic mosaic.
Mark Reich September 28, 2013
Fascinating stuff John - thanks for the contribution of this piece. I agree with Michael's comments. For me, it demonstrates that, if a company that has a vision is open to bring in thinking and ideas that will help it achieve that vision, and then takes that learning and nurtures it to in pursuit of its vision, much can be accomplished. Charles Francis had much to offer Toyoda and Sakichi was open to bring in his thinking. But, the fact that the basic thinking survives could be testament to the power of Francis' approach and also Toyota's ability to take Francis' teachings and further them on its own. Companies that embrace this type of iterative evolution of thinking and practice(as opposed to looking for a pre-designed solution) can be successful. Thought provoking.
Karen Wilhelm September 30, 2013
Charles Francis and Frederick Taylor must have at least been acquainted, both through American Machinist and ASME, which was a very influential organization. Taylor's book Scientific Management came out in 1911 after 10 years working as a consultant and a number of years at Bethlehem Steel and other Pennsylvania companies (thus, they were geographically separated -- especially with Francis in Japan).
Both had highly organized methods of looking at the best system of work and workers to achieve high productivity. Yet Taylor reflected -- maybe magnified -- the American management disdain for the worker, causing labor unrest that still bubbles under the surface of industry.
What do we know about Francis's attitude toward factory workers -- interchangeable parts of the system, or real human beings?
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Thanks for the thoughts, Karen. I considered included reference to Taylor in the timeline, since they were indeed contemporaries. Francis must have known of Taylor's work, though probably not until after Francis's return from Japan in 1910. Taylor's fame only started coming about in that same year (1910), followed by publication of his book (1911, as you mention) and his famous testimonies before congress. Also, consider that Francis was isolated in Japan between 1904 and 1910, Add it all together and it seems unlikely for Francis to be aware of Taylor's work until he returned to the US in 1910. But, if you or anyone finds evidence otherwise, please let us know.
Far more than Taylor, I am very interested in possible connections Francis may have had with John Dewey. Francis' stint at the University of Chicago coincided with Dewey's tenure there. Dewey's influence on American thinking, from his pragmatist philosophy, to his specific formulation of the scientific method (which has been linked to the development of TWI, the Training Within Industry program), to his specific ideas and activities in the realm of education (Dewey believed that "thinking" and "doing" should never be separated in education), all have resonance with what we know of Francis' work in Japan and with fundamental characteristics of what later came to be known as Japanese management and with TPS itself. It is fascinating to speculate about Dewey's possible influence on Francis and how that may have impacted his work and influence in Japan.
Francis worked at the U of Chicago as a mechanician in the physics department. His job was probably to build machines for scientists to run experiments. I've linked into U of Chicago archives and found his name in a list of employees (hence we know which department he worked for), but haven't been able to find any more detail. To discover more, I'm afraid someone will need to go to the Chicago library and pour through boxes of old documents in the archives – any volunteers out there?
As for Francis's attitude toward factory workers, telling commentary appears in his AJME article "Lantern Slides for Shop Instruction – A Method Devised to Teach Japanese Workmen" (https://books.google.com/books?id=r1A8AQAAMAAJ&dq=American%20Machinist%20%22Lantern%20Slides%20for%20Shop%20Instruction%22&pg=PA868#v=onepage&q=American%20Machinist%20%22Lantern%20Slides%20for%20Shop%20Instruction%22&f=false) and the transcript of his speech before the JSME "Mechanical and Industrial Lines in Japan and American Machine Tools". Links to both of those are embedded in the timeline.
Fred Stahl October 09, 2013
I very much enjoyed the interwoven human story and technical history. The illustrations add nice color to the narrative, framed and structured, as it is, by the dual timelines. I was amazed that you and Toshiko Narusawa were able to dig out a picture of the actual lathe developed by Francis. The depth of your research is evident. On all counts it is a delightful read.
Stephan September 23, 2016
Interesting article. If there a better picture of the spaghetti_diagram availabel (resolution / size, source of the picture)?
John Shook October 07, 2016
Stephan, thank you for your interest in this article about Charles Francis anf the roots of lean practice!
I don't think a better quality photo is available. It was from the June 20, 1907 edition of the American Machinist, referenced earlier in the article. If you click on the link, it will take you to a reproduction of the original article. For your reference:
Francis published at least three articles for The American Machinist (including an analysis of "American Tools in Japan" – https://books.google.com/books?id=9K9LAQAAIAAJ&dq=American%20Machinist%20%22American%20Tools%20in%20Japan%22&pg=PA565#v=onepage&q=American%20Machinist%20%22American%20Tools%20in%20Japan%22&f=false – and a report on "The Tokyo Industrial Exhibition" – https://books.google.com/books?id=r1A8AQAAMAAJ&dq=American%20Machinist%20%22The%20Tokyo%20Industrial%20Exhibition%22&pg=PA836#v=onepage&q=American%20Machinist%20%22The%20Tokyo%20Industrial%20Exhibition%22&f=false) and it is the third article that contains the spaghetti diagram you ask about. That article concerns Francis's experience teaching the American system of manufacturing and machining to Japanese managers and workers: "Lantern Slides for Shop Instruction – A Method Devised to Teach Japanese Workmen" – https://books.google.com/books?id=r1A8AQAAMAAJ&dq=American%20Machinist%20%22Lantern%20Slides%20for%20Shop%20Instruction%22&pg=PA868#v=onepage&q=American%20Machinist%20%22Lantern%20Slides%20for%20Shop%20Instruction%22&f=false. (If this link doesn't work, go to the one in the Post.)
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Suunto Vyper Novo - Review 2023
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Dive computers have revolutionized the way we dive. Gone are the curious days of seeing struggling dive guides attempting to use the PADI Wheel at depth!
Combining depth sensors, timers, detailed decompression status, ascent rate alarms, and even more features, dive computers take away the complicated calculations, allowing you to get on with looking at the fishes, wrecks, and reefs.
One dive computer that has stood the test of time is the ever-popular Suunto Vyper. Suunto's newer issue is the Vyper Novo, a hardy computer that can take a few knocks and still be reliable dive after dive.
Want to get your hands on the Suunto Vyper Novo? If so, click on the link above for the latest prices or read on for our full review of this quality dive tool.
We love that this computer can grow with you as your diving develops
Well designed compass leaving less to strap on your wrist
Three gas mixes which can be combined with three transmitters
Clearly laid out display using dot matrix technology
Suunto provides a bungy as an alternative to the standard strap, making it easier to get around bulky drysuits
Great functionality for the money
You can really thrash a Vyper and it'll keep going
It doesn't have the depth capabilities as other gas switching computers but is absolutely perfect for recreational diving and up to extended range. To go deeper you would have to be looking at Trimix compatible computers
It doesn't have the sleek watch-like design of some of its competitors. Although Suunto does produce models that you can wear to the bar, we happen to like a computer that is functional and large and perfectly made for the time spent under the waves
Which is Better, the Suunto Vyper Novo or the Mares Smart Air?
Finnish company Suunto has been industry leaders in the manufacture of reliable and conservative dive computers for decades. It also specializes in precision instruments for other areas of the sporting world. Suunto is definitely a go-to company when it comes to computers with choices for every level of diver be it tech, rec, or freediving.
Mares is well known for their dive equipment including world beaters such as the Quattro Avanti fins. The company has also won awards for its Ruby regulator for three years running. The combination of great Italian style with a high-performance design is a consistent theme for the brand, and the Mares Smart Air is no exception.
Although Mares is a latecomer to the dive computer world, this is a very well-priced and functional device, which uses a similar RGBM decompression algorithm as the Vyper Novo.
These computers are similar in many ways: three gas changes, EANx compatible to 99%, and optional air-integration.
Despite the gas-switch capabilities, neither is great for technical diving, though both can serve as a bottom timer in gauge mode. But each is a serious contender for the beginner through to the experienced recreational diver. As you progress through your diving life, these are good buddies to have.
One extra function that the Vyper Novo has over the Smart Air is its well-designed 3D integrated compass, allowing you to disregard yet another wrist instrument. Its clever technology means you'll get accurate readings even when you tilt your arm. This is an excellent addition to its features and the reason why we would choose the Vyper Novo.
If a compass isn't what you need, however, and you're looking for something a little smaller and more stylish, then the Mares Smart Air could be for you.
The Vyper Novo is a large wrist computer, designed only for its purpose underwater. The Mares Smart Air is small, compact, and wrist-watch sized, it's pretty enough that you could wear it to a wine bar. That said, we have a lot more faith in the Vyper's ability to keep going if we dropped it after a few drinks!
Five dive modes: air, Nitrox, gauge, freedive, and off
Suunto RGBM technology
Integrated 3D digital compass
Up to three gas changes
Nitrox compatible up to 99%
Optional wireless air integration, up to three transmitters
Clear and large dot matrix display
User-adjustable parameters: altitude, conservatism, depth, and ascent-rate alarms
Logbook and planning functions
User updatable firmware
User changeable battery
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What You Need to Know About the Suunto Vyper Novo
Below is a round-up of the Suunto Vyper Novo's best features
Air Integration
To have one instrument, handily attached to your wrist, where you can view all the dive data you require is a great breakthrough in technology. Although it has been around for a few years now, the systems have become better and cheaper; you don't have to break the bank to get top quality. In our opinion, it's always better to have a pressure gauge too (on a hose) in case of any malfunctions or battery loss.
The air integrated computer display gives you air pressure and remaining time based on your breathing rate and depth. It makes constant adjustments as these factors change. It has alarms for low air, and a safety gap of 35 bar/507 psi so if it reads zero air, you still have a reserve. Despite this fantastic advance, it's essential you monitor your air in the same way as before to avoid an out-of-air situation.
Bear in mind that when attaching your transmitters to your regulators' first stages, it's much better to get this done at a reputable store, as they need to be pressure tested before use. Remember also, that this is an optional addition, which is priced separately.
Integrated 3D Compass
The compass really sets this model apart from its earlier incarnations. The Suunto Vyper Novo has an advanced digital compass ensuring another dive tool is available at a glance on your wrist, without the unnecessary bulk of carrying a separate instrument. This also allows further streamlining, cutting down both drag underwater and pre-dive preparation.
The compass is smart, meaning it can be held at an angle and still give accurate headings, unlike the liquid-filled, mechanical beasts we've all been wearing for years. You can set a heading as before, however, this piece of technology will let you know immediately if you deviate from the heading, no more square patterns that appear rather more like a rhombus!
We definitely think this is a feature most computers will have in the future but why wait, it's available now, and for a very attractive price.
Three Gas Mixes
The Suunto Vyper Novo is a great advance on previous models, which were compatible with Nitrox (EANx), however, they would only allow one mix for the entire dive. This is absolutely fine if you are using standard mixes for the duration of your dive, as most divers do. This computer allows you to push below standard recreational diving limits, to extend your range into the territory where travel gases, bottom gasses, and decompression gasses may be required. Of course, don't do this unless you have proper training.
It can monitor O2 levels up to 99%, so potentially has an accelerated decompression application. Each gas mix must have a lower oxygen percentage than the previous mix when you set the plan and you can't switch gasses if the MOD (maximum operating depth) is exceeded.
This intelligent instrument will also warn you when you should be switching gases and links up to three transmitters. It really does give you all the information you need for delving deeper.
Diving Modes
This is a very versatile digital diving device, allowing up to five modes. This can be adjusted to fit exactly the kind of diving you're doing and be switched to others as appropriate. The modes are air, Nitrox, gauge, free and off
Air, or 21% Nitrox: This is for standard recreational air dives. In this mode, the computer is a fully functioning depth meter and timer and displays no decompression times.
Nitrox: Up to 99% can be monitored with adjusted no-decompression depths accordingly.
Gauge: In this mode, the computer acts as a bottom timer. No decompression status is displayed. This can be useful for techies as additional back up, however, bear in mind that Suunto guarantees its accuracy only to 80m/262ft
Free mode: Switches off all information except depth and a timer. It's an accurate algorithm that provides all the information an apnea enthusiast requires to plunge the depths and come back up.
Off: Turns the computer off so that it registers no decompression or water-time information.
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The Suunto Vyper's Decompression Model
Different decompression algorithms can be found in a variety of computer brands. A decompression algorithm provides an approximation of dissolved nitrogen in the body during and after a dive. The Suunto Vyper Novo uses the acclaimed Wienke RGBM (reduced gradient bubble model) algorithm.
This algorithm computes the potential uptake of gas in nine different theoretical tissue compartments. The RGBM algorithm takes into account the rate at which certain tissues within our bodies on-gas and off-gas differently. This advancement in decompression theory, used in dive computer technology, means that it will even theoretically track silent or free phase nitrogen currently in the blood.
Suunto and Dr. Bruce Wienke have been developing the RGMB algorithm for well over a decade. A rich history of science, development, and experience underwater lies within each Suunto computer. This clever algorithm takes care of multi-day and repetitive dives in a single day. It will penalize bad behavior underwater, such as ascent rate violations, saw-tooth profiles, and missed safety stops by allowing shorter NDL limits, thus ensuring subsequent dives are safe.
Incidentally, the ascent rate of this algorithm is set at a very cautious 10m/33ft per minute. It is based on laboratory experiments and on diving data, including data from DAN. Its reliability has been proven by millions of successful dives.
The RGBM is also used by Mares. It's considered conservative because it has an extra degree of caution. In our opinion, this is no bad thing and it's something we really like about this computer.
What Does This Mean for the Diver?
The great news is that the development in computer technology and decompression theory allows us to do what we like best — dive! We can still plan the dive beforehand and try to stick to prearranged depths and time limits, however, what happens to the plan on your slate when a manta is swirling just below you? Computer ingenuity allows you to take a closer look and spend just that bit longer as you instantly know how long you can stay at that depth.
Warning — never exceed your qualification level just because you can, a computer will not give you the extra training you need that you receive on a dive course. As the old saying goes, there's old divers and bold divers, but never any old bold divers.
You can trust the Suunto Vyper Novo to ensure a relaxed dive, confident that the information on your wrist will ensure safe, conservative diving profiles. You can chill and enjoy the peace of the reef and let Suunto take the headache away.
Suunto's After Sales and Servicing Support
Suunto has a fantastic reputation for customer aftercare. The company runs a very comprehensive and responsive customer support site, where you can ask for help in case of any problems or queries, and receive updated downloads for your software.
The warranty is for two years on products such as the computer or optional transmitter, and one year for items such as USB cables and straps. There is also a five-year warranty for problems relating to the depth sensors. This warranty is for manufacturing faults. In these cases, a fix, a replacement, or a refund are guaranteed, as long as the user has not tampered with the product.
You will have to send the malfunctioning kit to an authorized Suunto repair station, however, previous customers have been impressed by the quick turnaround and professionalism they experienced. You really don't want to be out of the water too long, after all.
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Any Ongoing Maintenance?
There is very little maintenance required with this multi spec computer. A thorough rinse in fresh water after a dive is sufficient. Keep it out of the sun and not in sealed containers, and you will be good to go dive after dive.
The battery can be replaced by the user very easily, although you may need to find a tool to open the back, bent-nose pliers work. The O-ring should be replaced every time you change the battery. Suunto sells a complete battery change kit, and it's advisable to use this. To see how, check the Suunto Vyper Novo user guide.
Suunto advises servicing their computers every 200 dives or every two years, whichever comes first. Their customer service website will tell you where you can get this done. Altogether, we believe Suunto deserves its reputation as industry leaders.
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After reviewing the Suunto Vyper Novo, it is clear this is a computer which will satisfy most recreational diving needs and never quits. In fact, one of our review team loves her older-model Vyper so much she's been diving with it for 10 years!
If you're already a tech diver or intend to go that way soon, this is not the digital buddy for you. If you're a novice looking forward to getting in the water every opportunity you can, this is a perfect choice. As your experience and qualifications increase, this great piece of kit can grow with you. This complete computer is really like having a micro dashboard on your arm.
It may be the only computer you need to buy, and at a very reasonable price for its specs, it could easily find its way onto our Christmas present list.
The Suunto Vyper Novo is a major improvement from previous models of the same ancestry. For sure it's pricier, however, the extra specs make it an incredibly priced product. It can take you from novice diver to extended range diver without having to buy a new computer. We would be very happy to have one of these intelligent devices in our dive bag.
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The chance of picking a perfect bracket in this year's NCAA men's basketball tournament is 1:9.2 quintillion, and it's made me curious about the odds of being perfect in both sports and in our own lives.
Perhaps the biggest storyline for this tournament is the University of Kentucky Wildcats' pursuit of perfection. After going 34–0 in the regular season, the Southeastern Conference Champions are trying to become the first team since the 1976 Indiana University Hoosiers to go undefeated and win a national title in the NCAA men's basketball tournament. But let's not forget Kentucky isn't the only team with perfection on the line. The Princeton University women's basketball team is entering the NCAA women's basketball tournament at 30–0.
However, these two teams share more in common than just an undefeated record.
Technically, we can call both of these squads perfect so far, but even if neither loses a game this season, nobody is perfect. The pursuit of perfection is a noteworthy endeavor, and one that seems to be chased by exceptional teams every season in an attempt at what many think is immortality.
This becomes an issue because perfection goes against the human element that makes sport dramatic and suspenseful. But mix these on-field demands with athletes that are all imperfect in some way, and you get people who face unreasonable expectations of perfection.
Look at soon-to-be NFL quarterback Jameis Winston, who was in hot water when he yelled an obscene phrase on top of a table in Florida State University's student union in September, 2014. Still, fans ignore these antics and simply focus on the quarterback's skills and accomplishment of leading the Seminoles to a 13–0 season and a National Championship in 2014.
Even before Winston's incident, because of their superior skill level, most big-time college and professional athletes came from a place where winning happened significantly more often than losing. When coaches and teams put expectations of perfection on these players and they fail, many don't know how to handle it. We've yet to see how Winston will respond to losing on the playing field, as the only college game he lost was in his final game Jan. 1 at the Rose Bowl against the University of Oregon.
There's a psychological element to all of this, too. According to research in the medical journal Nature, the prefrontal cortex, the part of the brain responsible for decision making, typically doesn't fully develop until age 25. Every player in this year's NCAA Tournament is under 25, yet so much of what these players do in the next few weeks will be second-guessed and scrutinized if and when something goes wrong.
But this prompts another question: What's so great about being perfect anyways? We learn more from failing than we do from success. Former University of La Verne football coach Roland Ortmayer had an outstanding philosophy when it came to developing college athletes: Teams should win and lose about half of their games every year. This idea doesn't demonize winning, but rather provides for a complete perspective of sports and lets teams focus more on fun and development than just winning.
If the point of big-time college athletes is to develop the next professional athletes, it needs to be done on a separate level. That way college teams can get back to having fun and challenging men and women not to be perfect, but to be better people. It's a romanticized version of the NCAA, one we should strive for in the future.
Regardless of any changes over the next few years, development and behavior off-court is even more important than on-court work. Similarly, allowances for human nature, for mistakes, are intrinsic to our understanding as fans. I make mistakes every day, and though we're trying to do things correctly, it's impossible to do things perfectly.
So even if Kentucky or Princeton can pull off what many would call a "perfect season," let's not forget that these players are human and prone to the same mistakes as you and me.


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Free Rein With: Paddy Young (Views: 23929)
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Paddy Young finished 2011 the same way he did the two previous years—as the National Steeplechase Association's champion jockey. The Irish native rode 112 races in 2011 and finished with 27 wins, including the Pennsylvania Hunt Cup, to claim the money-won and races-won titles.
Young grew up with horses in Ireland and moved to England to continue his jockey training before landing a job at Jack Fisher's Maryland barn in 2003.
He rides regularly for Tom Voss, including the 2010 Eclipse award winner Slip Away. The pair won the 2010 Colonial Cup (S.C.), cruising to a 25-length lead over second-placed Preemptive Strike.
Name: Paddy Young
Home Base: Unionville, Pa.
What's the best win of your career?
Slip Away in the Colonial Cup. It meant he was the Horse of the Year and won the Eclipse Award.
Who's the genius mind behind your Facebook fan page, "paddy the young champ"?
[Fellow jockey] Willie Dowling started it. They thought it was funny, and I guess it is funny; mainly it was funny that people thought it was actually me. In April they were saying that I was going to be champion jockey, which I guess turned out all right since I did win it.
Has there ever been a horse with which you've had a special relationship off the track?
I always tend to like the timber horses. They're a bit older, and they've been doing it so long. You ride them year after year, so you get attached to them. I have a special respect for the horse that's at the top of his game for so long.
Which bones have you broken?
I've been pretty lucky—just both of my collarbones, both my wrists, my pelvis. I know it sounds like a lot, but it's not that bad.
What's one thing that the Irish do better than Americans?
A lot of people would say drinking.
You ride the horses that your wife, Leslie Young, trains. What's it like when you don't win?
Some days we laugh about it, and other days we don't talk to each other. I try to tell her that when we're involved in the horses we're not married, but when I'm not riding her horses then we can be married.
What's the longest you've gone without speaking after a race?
Probably just a day or two. Usually if I get a good night's sleep I can get over it. I usually get over it before she gets over it.
Do you have a favorite kind of horse to ride?
I like a horse that tries, to be honest. It doesn't matter if I'm riding a claimer or a stakes horse; I just want that horse to give as much as I'm giving.
What's the best piece of advice you've ever been given?
When I was working in England, Terry Biddlecombe told me to just let the fence come to me. This year, during a rough spot, Matt McCarron told me I just needed to be patient. Even though I'm on top of my game, I'm still taking advice, and I'm still trying to be better.
Have you ever thought of doing anything else?
Not really. I know one day that I'm not going to be a jockey, but I'd still like to be involved in horses in some way, either as a trainer or sales or what have you.
Ever tried any other disciplines?
I always thought I would like to be a show jumper. My dad did it in Ireland, and I did when I was a kid. I was always a little mesmerized by it, then
I got the feel of speed, and I wanted to be a jockey. I did cross-country one time, but I fell into a water jump, and I said, "Oh no, this is not for me."
What's the key to being a successful jockey?
Fast horses.
You're 6′. What's the strangest thing you've done to keep weight off?
I took Lasix once, and that wasn't very smart. That was the worst thing I did, but now I just try to keep busy and eat right.
Which off-limits food do you miss?
I'm a bit of a choco-holic, so that's hard because I can't have it days before a race.
What's the biggest "oh no" moment of your career?
I was supposed to ride this horse for Dougie Fout, What A Prize, but at the last minute I decided to ride another horse that was in the field that I had won with a couple times. I was at the second-to-last fence, and my horse was going nicely, and all of a sudden a horse passed me like I was sitting still. I looked up and recognized the silks, and I thought, "Oh no." And thankfully he missed the last beacon at the last turn, because he would have won if he'd stayed on the course.
What's the biggest misconception about the Irish?
I guess a lot of people would say that we're full of hot air. And that they're drinkers, but that's just a misconception for me, because I don't drink.
Do your three kids come to the track?
Thomas, 13, doesn't want anything to do with them. He used to come to the track, and sometimes he'll lead up the quieter ones. [My other kids], Rory, 3, and Faoirsa, 2, are just little wild ones, so they don't come up too often.
What are you still hoping to accomplish?
I'd like to win a few more Grade 1 races. It would be nice to win another championship to have four in a row. The last guy I think had three, so it would be nice to be able to do. But I think the main thing is to win as many big races as I can and stay healthy.
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The Whitworth University 2012 Constitution Day Lecture will feature a debate by Whitworth communication studies professors Jim McPherson, Mike Ingram and Erica Salkin. The three will discuss contemporary politics during their debate, titled, "First Amendment Gone Wild: What We Dislike but Tolerate," on Sept. 17 at 7 p.m. in the Robinson Teaching Theatre in Weyerhaeuser Hall at Whitworth University. Admission is free. For more information, please call (509) 777-4739.
Constitution Day, which is officially recognized on Sept. 17, is a federally recognized national celebration of the signing of the U.S. government's founding document. The U.S. Constitution was signed on Sept. 17, 1787, by the 55 delegates to the Constitutional Convention, in Philadelphia, Pa.
The three professors will discuss pros and cons of First Amendment law, particularly in regard to lying, during the run-up to the November presidential election. The debate-discussion format will allow interaction and civil disagreement among the panelists. Members of the audience will be encouraged to ask questions about political speech, campaign issues and the First Amendment.
McPherson, who joined the Whitworth faculty in 2000, is the author of two books and serves as the faculty advisor for Whitworth's student-run newspaper, The Whitworthian. He is a former newspaper reporter, editor and public relations professional, and his areas of specialization include mass media and society, mass-media history, women in mass media, press rights and responsibilities, and mass media and politics.
Professor of Communication Studies Mike Ingram, who joined the Whitworth faculty in 1988, is also Whitworth's director of forensics. He has coached the university's ethics team since 2005; last year's team won the national Ethics Bowl trophy, defeating schools such as Dartmouth College, Georgetown University and past national champion Clemson University. Ingram's areas of expertise include debate and forensics, communication ethics, the First Amendment, parliamentary procedure and group communication.
Assistant Professor of Communication Studies Erica Salkin joined the Whitworth faculty this year. Before coming to Whitworth, she taught courses and studied at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. At Whitworth, Salkin teaches courses in Writing for Mass Media, Publicity and Public Relations, and Mass Media Law. Her areas of expertise include mass communication law, educational speech issues and the student press.
Kathy Fechter, academic program assistant, communication studies, (509) 777-4739 or kfechter@whitworth.edu.


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Image Sensing Systems Announces 2017 Third Quarter Financial Results
November 13, 2017 4:05pm Comments
Third quarter royalties were $2.5 million, increasing 17 percent from the same period in the prior year.
Third quarter product sales were $1.1 million, decreasing 10 percent from the same period in the prior year.
Operating expenses totaled $2.2 million in the third quarter of 2017, an increase of 4 percent from the prior year period. Capitalized software costs in the third quarter were $305,000 in the current year quarter and $507,000 in the prior year.
Net income for the third quarter of 2017 totaled $870,000, a $401,000 increase from the same period in the prior year.
Cash balance increased to $2.8 million, up from $2.7 million at the end of the second quarter of 2017.
SAINT PAUL, Minn., Nov. 13, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Image Sensing Systems, Inc., (NASDAQ:ISNS) today announced results for its third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2017.
Third-Quarter Results:
Image Sensing Systems' (ISS) 2017 third quarter revenue was $3.6 million, compared to $3.4 million in the third quarter of 2016. Gross margin from the third quarter of 2017 was 83 percent, a 7 percent increase from a gross margin of 76 percent for the same period in 2016. The increase in the gross margin percent was primarily the result of a larger portion of sales being attributed to royalties. Revenue from royalties was $2.5 million in the third quarter of 2017 compared to $2.1 million in the third quarter of 2016, a 17 percent increase. Included in the third quarter were royalties related to the previously announced Miami-Dade County sale through Econolite.
Product sales decreased to $1.1 million in the quarter, a 10 percent decrease from $1.2 million in the third quarter of 2016. The decrease in product sales resulted from lower volume in North America. Autoscope video product sales and royalties were $348,000 and $2.5 million, respectively, and RTMS radar product sales were $772,000 in the third quarter of 2017. Product sales gross margin for the third quarter of 2017 was 54 percent, a 19 percent increase from the same period in 2016. The increase in product gross margin is due to individually significant warranty charges in the prior year period related to legacy products that are no longer sold.
The Company's net income in the third quarter was $870,000, or $0.17 per basic share, compared to net income of $469,000, or $0.09 per basic share, in the prior year period. The third quarter 2017 net income includes operating expenses of $2.2 million, a 4 percent increase from the third quarter of 2016. During the third quarter of 2017, ISS capitalized $305,000 of internal software development costs compared to $507,000 in the prior year period.
On a non-GAAP basis, excluding intangible asset amortization and depreciation for the applicable periods, operating income for the third quarter of 2017 was $1.0 million compared to $570,000 in the prior year period.
"We were pleased to see Autoscope royalties improve in the third quarter, due in part to the delivery of product in support of the Miami-Dade adaptive corridor project. The weather-related events in the Southern United States impacted our North American RTMS product sales and resulted in a product revenue shortfall. Considering these challenges, we were pleased to realize the increase in net income and cash flow, which is a direct reflection of our commitment to disciplined investment," said Chad Stelzig, CEO for ISS.
Year-to-Date Results:
ISS's revenue for the first nine months of 2017 was $10.2 million, a 10 percent decrease from revenue of $11.3 million in the first nine months of 2016. Sales gross margin for the first nine-months of 2017 was 80 percent, a 4 percent increase from the prior year period. The increase in the gross margin percent was primarily the result of a larger portion of sales attributable to royalties. Revenue from royalties was $6.0 million in the first nine-months of 2017, compared to $6.1 million in the same period in 2016, a 2 percent decline. Product sales were $4.2 million in the first nine months of 2017, a 19 percent decrease from $5.2 million in the first nine months of 2016. The previously announced Miami-Dade County Sale through Econolite is included in year-to-date royalties.
The first nine-months of revenue for 2017 included Autoscope Video product sales and royalties of $976,000 and $6.0 million, respectively, and RTMS Radar product sales of $3.2 million. Product sales gross margin for the first nine-months of 2017 was 58 percent, a 10 percent increase from the same period in the prior year.
The Company's net income for the first nine months of 2017 and 2016 was $1.4 million, or $0.27 per basic share. The net income for the first nine months of 2017 includes operating expenses of $6.8 million, a 6 percent decrease from the same period in 2016. During the first nine months of 2017, we capitalized $871,000 of software development costs, compared to $1.6 million in the same period in the prior year. Cash flow in the first nine months of 2017 improved to a positive $1.2 million, compared to a negative cash flow of $1.0 million in the first nine months of 2016.
On a non-GAAP basis, excluding intangible asset amortization, depreciation, and restructuring charges for the applicable periods, operating income for the first nine months of 2017 was $1.8 million, which is unchanged compared to the same period in the prior year.
"We are excited about the recent launch of RTMS Wrong Way Alerting Solution and IntellitraffiQ® central management software offerings. RTMS Wrong Way Alerting Solution enables real-time detection and notification of vehicles traveling the wrong way on highway ramps. The ability to quickly and accurately detect a vehicle and alert the driver and traffic management officials makes it an invaluable safety solution for traffic engineers. IntellitraffiQ provides end users with unparalleled access to their infrastructure and also provides customizable asset mapping, reporting, and data mining. With the addition of these new solutions to our product portfolio, we believe our solutions uniquely enable end-users to more effectively manage their infrastructure," concluded Mr. Stelzig.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures:
We provide certain non-GAAP financial information as supplemental information to financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States). This non-GAAP information excludes the impact of amortizing intangible assets and depreciation and may exclude other non-recurring items. Management believes that this presentation facilitates the comparison of our current operating results to historical operating results. Management uses this non-GAAP information to evaluate short-term and long-term operating trends in our core operations. Non-GAAP information is not prepared in accordance with GAAP and should not be considered a substitute for or an alternative to GAAP financial measures and may not be computed the same as similarly titled measures used by other companies.
About Image Sensing Systems
Image Sensing Systems, Inc. is a global company dedicated to helping improve safety and efficiency for cities and highways by developing and delivering above-ground detection technology, applications and solutions. We give Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) professionals more precise and accurate information – including real-time reaction capabilities and in-depth analytics – to make more confident and proactive decisions. We are headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota. Visit us on the web at imagesensing.com.
Safe Harbor Statement: Statements made in this release concerning the Company's or management's intentions, expectations, or predictions about future results or events are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements reflect management's current expectations or beliefs, and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results or events to vary from stated expectations, which variations could be material and adverse. Factors that could produce such a variation include, but are not limited to, the following: the inherent unreliability of earnings, revenue and cash flow predictions due to numerous factors, many of which are beyond the Company's control; developments in the demand for the Company's products and services; relationships with the Company's major customers and suppliers; the mix of and margins on the products we sell; unanticipated delays, costs and expenses inherent in the development and marketing of new products and services; adverse weather conditions in our markets; the impact of governmental laws and regulations; international presence; our success in integrating any acquisitions; and competitive factors. Our forward-looking statements speak only as of the time made, and we assume no obligation to publicly update any such statements. Additional information concerning these and other factors that could cause actual results and events to differ materially from the Company's current expectations are contained in the Company's reports and other documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016 filed on March 24, 2017.
Image Sensing Systems, Inc.
(in thousands, except per share information)
Three-Month Periods
Ended September 30, Nine-Month Periods
Ended September 30,
Product sales $ 1,120 $ 1,249 $ 4,189 $ 5,184
Royalties 2,504 2,133 5,994 6,113
3,624 3,382 10,183 11,297
Cost of revenue 602 814 2,034 2,696
Gross profit 3,022 2,568 8,149 8,601
Selling, general and administrative 1,430 1,436 4,522 5,041
Research and development 722 636 2,266 2,033
Restructuring charges — — — 126
Income from operations 870 496 1,361 1,401
Other income — (27 ) 33 (27 )
Income before income taxes 870 469 1,394 1,374
Income tax expense — — 4 4
Net income $ 870 $ 469 $ 1,390 $ 1,370
Basic net income per share $ 0.17 $ 0.09 $ 0.27 $ 0.27
Diluted net income per share $ 0.17 $ 0.09 $ 0.27 $ 0.27
Weighted shares - basic 5,138 5,059 5,117 5,043
Weighted shares - diluted 5,151 5,068 5,121 5,045
Cash and cash equivalents $2,756 $1,547
Receivables, net 3,091 3,011
Inventories 426 141
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 396 281
Property and equipment, net 423 371
Intangible assets, net 3,396 2,795
Deferred taxes 63 58
Accounts payable $827 $256
Warranty and other current liabilities 1,849 1,739
Shareholders' equity 7,875 6,209
Nine-Month Periods
Operating Activities
Net income $ 1,390 $ 1,370
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 461 223
Stock option expense 229 160
Loss on disposal of assets 2 13
Changes in operating assets and liabilities 73 (1,339 )
Net cash provided by operating activities 2,155 427
Investing activities
Capitalized software development costs (833 ) (1,632 )
Purchases of property and equipment (148 ) (113 )
Net cash used for continuing investing activities (981 ) (1,745 )
Net cash provided by discontinued investing activities — 420
Net cash used for investing activities (981 ) (1,325 )
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash 35 (73 )
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 1,209 (971 )
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 1,547 2,648
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 2,756 $ 1,677
Non-Cash investing and financing activities:
Purchase of property and equipment in accounts payable $ 85 $ —
Capitalization of software development cost in accounts payable 38 —
Non-GAAP Income from Continuing Operations
We define Non-GAAP income from operations as income from operations before amortization of intangible assets, depreciation and restructuring charges for the applicable periods. Management believes Non-GAAP income from operations is a useful indicator of our financial performance and our ability to generate cash flows from operations. Our definition of Non-GAAP income from operations may not be comparable to similarly titled definitions used by other companies. The table below reconciles Non-GAAP income from operations, which is a non-GAAP financial measure, to comparable GAAP financial measures:
Income from operations $ 870 $ 496 $ 1,361 $ 1,401
Amortization of intangible assets 90 — 270 —
Depreciation 64 74 191 223
Non-GAAP income from operations $ 1,024 $ 570 $ 1,822 $ 1,750
Note – Our calculation of Non-GAAP income from operations is considered a non-GAAP financial measure and is not in accordance with, or preferable to, "as reported", or GAAP financial data. However, we are providing this information, as we believe it facilitates analysis of the Company's financial performance by investors and financial analysts.
Contact: Richard Ehrich, Chief Financial Officer
Image Sensing Systems, Inc. Phone: 651.603.7700
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A £5.5 million scheme to transform West Bromwich's YMCA with more homes for people in need and conferencing facilities has been revealed.
The YMCA Western Gateway base, next to the town's iconic Victorian Farley Clock Tower, will be completely refurbished and parts rebuilt as part of the major regeneration project.
The new facilities will include a café, coffee bar, five enterprise starter units, a fitness and well-being centre, learning centre, youth zone and chapel as well as 96 studio apartments and a range of office accommodation for social businesses.
See also: £11 million revamp of three Wolverhampton venues to create 120 jobs.
It would provide homes for vulnerable people include the homeless and young parents and would aim to help continue the charity's work to cut rough sleeping.
Some of the funding for the project has come from the Homes and Communities Agency.
Steve Clay, chief executive for YMCA Black Country Group,said: "Many people across successive generations in the Black Country can recollect a time when they benefitted from YMCA services. This investment, our biggest ever investment in the region, will ensure the YMCA can serve local people for many decades to come."
The work will be carried out by developer Jessup Build Develop.
See also: £9.8m homes scheme will create 120 jobs.
for young people and the community."
The project is scheduled for completion by November 2015 and the rest of the cash has come from YMCA, ERDF, and the Black Country LEP's Growing Places funding.
fitness, well-being and community services will continue to run from part of the site.
The YMCA has operated in West Bromwich for more than 126 years. Its first premises were built in St MichaelStreet in 1888 before relocating to Carters Green in the 1960's. It now delivers services from over 20 locations across the Black Country.
As well as the traditional supported housing settings, the YMCA Open Door Project provides supported lodgings in family homes for teenagers right across the Black Country as well as emergency Nightstop accommodation for young people in crisis.
It has been based in West Bromwich since 1888.
The charity's Open Doors project has helped to provide more than 12,000 nights of accommodation for homeless teenagers in family homes across the Black Country since 2009.
See also: Cash boost of £85,000 for YMCA makeover.


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Reuters, August 29, 2017
Suicide bomber kills five at bank in Afghan capital
The latest in a long series of suicide attacks in Kabul highlight the danger in the city, where 209 civilians were killed and 777 injured in the first half of the year
By Mirwais Harooni
A suicide bomber blew himself up at a bank close to the heavily protected U.S. embassy in the Afghan capital Kabul on Tuesday, killing at least five people and wounding eight, the interior ministry said.
The bomber hit the entrance to a Kabul Bank branch in the well-off area of Kabul, close to the main diplomatic quarter, ministry spokesman Najib Danish said. He said at least five people had been killed and eight wounded.
The Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack, which came as banks were busy with people taking out money ahead of the Muslim Eid al-Adha holiday at the end of the week, saying it had targeted soldiers and police withdrawing their salaries.
The latest in a long series of suicide attacks in Kabul highlight the danger in the city, where 209 civilians were killed and 777 injured in the first half of the year, according to U.N. figures.
The Taliban, fighting to restore Islamic law and drive out international forces backing the government in Kabul, have carried out many of the attacks. Other militant groups, including the affiliated Haqqani network and the local branch of Islamic State, have carried out others.
Attacks on banks where soldiers and police withdraw their salaries have become a regular tactic of the Taliban and the movement's spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said several members of the security forces had been killed. There was no confirmation from the government.
President Ashraf Ghani's government, facing growing public anger over insecurity in Kabul, has started tightening checks around the center of the city, where many of the most deadly attacks have taken place.
Additional reporting by Hamid Shalizi; writing by James Mackenzie; Editing by Nick Macfie
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14.02.2016: UN: Afghan Civilian Casualties Hit New High in 2015
Transparency International in its annual Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) ranked Afghanistan as the second most corrupt nation of the world.
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Atunis (Adonis) war die etruskische Entsprechung des griechischen Gottes Adonis. Als seine Partnerin oder Gemahlin gilt die Göttin Turan. Ähnlich wie der griechische Adonis war auch Atunis oft mit seiner Partnerin dargestellt. Dabei wird die Göttin häufig älter als der jüngere Atunis dargestellt. Auch Atunis wird wie der griechische Adonis von einem Eber getötet, welcher den Jüngling in den Wäldern bei der Jagd anfällt und tödlich verwundet. Die ausgegrabenen Funde in Heiligtümern Turans und des Atunis lassen erkennen, dass der Kult um Turan und Atunis in Etrurien ebenso populär war wie in Athen.

Literatur

Nancy Thomson de Grummond: Etruscan Myth, Sacred History, and Legend. Philadelphia 2006, ISBN 9781931707862.
Vedia Izzet: The Archaeology of Etruscan Society. Cambridge 2008.

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These apartments are perfect for families and couples looking for a quiet, comfortable self-catering holiday, with well furnished, spacious rooms. This charming apartment hotel has a total of 32 apartments and extensive facilities, including a lobby area with a 24-hour reception and check-out service, a safe, cloakroom and currency exchange facilities. Guests can also relax in the hotel's café, bar or games room or dine in the hotel's restaurant. A room service is provided for an additional fee and guests arriving by car can use the hotel's car park.
The complex is 600 m from Marmaris beach with its panoramic views of the harbour.
Dalaman Airport is the nearest airport, approximately 90 km from the hotel.
All of the en suite rooms have a bathroom with a shower and hairdryer and a fully fitted kitchen including a fridge, electric hob, kettle, crockery, utensils and tea and coffee making facilities. The rooms have a double bed and a direct dial telephone, as well as a fully furnished balcony or terrace.
The hotel's restaurant serves lunch and dinner with an à la carte and selected menu and has a varied snack menu.
There is an outdoor swimming pool, including a separate pool for kids, within the hotel's grounds and guests can relax by the pool, poolside snack bar or sun deck using the sun loungers and parasols provided by the hotel. Guests can also partake in the evening and daytime adult or children's entertainment programmes for an additional fee. Guests can also enjoy a game of pool, table tennis or darts, or choose from a selection of board games.
There is a children's playground for younger guests and Internet access is also available (fees apply).
These apartments are located just 1.6 km from the centre of Marmaris. Shopping facilities, restaurants, bars and links to public transport networks are all in the immediate vicinity of the hotel and popular nightspots can be found in nearby Marmaris.