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Miro "Medo" Martinello (born December 6, 1935) is a Canadian former professional box lacrosse player, coach, and ice hockey referee, born in Windsor, Ontario, Canada of Italian descent.  He is a member of the Windsor and Essex County Sports Hall of Fame, Ontario Lacrosse Hall of Fame, and is a recipient of the Canadian Government 125th Anniversary of Confederation Medal "for outstanding Achievements on behalf of Canada".

Biography
Martinello was born in Windsor, Ontario on December 6, 1935.

He played box lacrosse from the age of 12, playing in the Ontario Junior B Lacrosse League with Windsor Joe's Cement in his later teens.  He played in the OLA Senior B Lacrosse League in the 1960s and 1970s winning the OLA Sr. B title in 1961 with the Leamington Clippers and later the 1970 and 1971 Canadian National Championship Presidents Cup with the Windsor Clippers and Windsor Warlocks.

In 1962, Medo played for the Brampton Ramblers of the OLA Sr. A League, then the highest level of the sport in the world.  In 1968, he had an 8-game stint with the newly formed professional Detroit Olympics of the National Lacrosse Association, again, then the highest level for the sport in its era.

In hockey, Medo played his junior hockey with the Blenheim Blades of the Border Cities Junior B Hockey League before becoming a referee.  From 1953 to 1955, Martinello was a minor hockey referee.  From 1956 until 1960, he reffed Junior B and C in the Ontario Hockey Association.  In the 1960s, Martinello reffed in the elite-amateur OHA Senior A Hockey League and professional International Hockey League.  From 1970 until 1989, Medo reffed all levels of Junior hockey, from A down to C, for the OHA.  In 1972, Medo became the first Canadian to referee an NCAA Final, the game was between Boston University and University of Denver.  Medo often was chosen to ref international games between NCAA and IHL teams and the likes of Russia and Czechoslovakia and also helped to create the 2-referee system in the NCAA in the 1970s, since followed by most major leagues.

As a coach, Martinello led the Windsor Warlocks Jr. C Lacrosse team to OLA and Eastern Canadian titles in 1972 and 1973.  He led the 1975 Quebec Caribous of the National Lacrosse League to a professional championship.  From 1989 until 1992, Medo coached the Detroit Turbos of the Major Indoor Lacrosse League winning the 1991 league championship.

In 1992, Martinello was honoured by the Canadian Government with the 125th Anniversary of Confederation Medal "for outstanding Achievements on behalf of Canada".  On November 13, 2001, Medo was inducted into the Windsor and Essex County Sports Hall of Fame as a Founder.  He was inducted into the Ontario Lacrosse Hall of Fame in 2005.

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Superstars Of Dance Set To Wow TV Audience
December 27, 2008 Didi
Reality TV show fans have another treat to look forward to come the 4th of January. This dance show is said to be like no other reality TV show that we have witnessed in the past year. As the name implies, Superstars of Dance is all about dancing and proving who is the best in this art. However, this TV show is not something that you can dismiss lightly.
More than the celebrity that wants to become a dancer, or the nobody that wants to have his time in the limelight, Superstars of Dance actually features professional dancers who are at the height of their careers. Ace Showbiz tells us what to expect from Superstars of Dance.
New dancing reality TV show "Superstars of Dance", produced by Nigel Lythgoe and Simon Fuller, two masterminds behind "American Idol" and "So You Think You Can Dance", promises to bring in something different. Unlike two other dancing competitions, "So You Think You Can Dance" and "Dancing with the Stars" which determine their winners through viewers' vote, this NBC's TV show will rely its evaluation on the selected world-class judges.
"These are professional dancers; it would be very difficult for someone at home in their living room to pass judgment on the prima ballerina from Russia," host Michael Flatley explains why audiences are not involved. "It's very difficult to see how she might have done her pirouette or how she may have stood en pointe properly. It takes a specialist."
I like the idea that the decision is brought back to judges. Although I believe in the power of the vote, it is also true that voting is very subjective while having professional judges do the decision making makes for less margin of error. Anyhow, I am an ignoramus when it comes to dancing techniques BUT this show is sure to be an interesting one to follow come the new year.

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George Seeley 1880-1955
Woman with Dog
George Seeley was a student of painting and drawing in Boston when he met Fred Holland Day, who introduced him to the pictorial possibilities of photography. His debut came in 1904, when Seeley exhibited fourteen photographs in the First American Photographic Salon in New York. A reviewer enthused: "Mr. Seeley is the new man for whom we are always on the lookout, and his advent among pictorialists will be the sensation of the year." The statement proved true. Critical of the exhibition but supportive of Seeley's work, Alfred Stieglitz invited Seeley to join the Photo-Secession, with which he remained for six years, exhibiting and publishing his photographs.
After the break with Stieglitz's group, declining interest in the Pictorialist aesthetic and the increasing unavailability of platinum paper after World War I contributed to the demise of Seeley's photographic career. He continued to exhibit his work into the 1930s, although he had practically ceased to make new work. An amateur ornithologist who was active in his church, Seeley took up oil painting in his later years and was a correspondent for the local Stockbridge, Massachusetts, newspaper.
Biography courtesy of the Getty Museum.
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Evangelicals Say No to Mr. Wheeler's Attack on Children's Health
December 28, 2018 | YORK, PA—In what amounts to a Christmas stocking filled with coal, Acting EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler presented our children, both preborn and born – as well as pregnant women or those who hope to become pregnant – the gift of one of the most serious neurotoxins, mercury.
In Mr. Wheeler's announcement that the Mercury and Air Toxics Standard (MATS) would be rolled back or altered, he tossed away one of America's largest life protecting environmental achievements.
Mercury is a highly toxic neurotoxin that, when ingested by pregnant women, crosses the placenta and results in irreversible brain damage in preborn children. The same impacts occur even after birth as mothers can even transfer mercury through breast milk—that perfectly calibrated, God-designed nutrition source for newborns. There are no known safe levels of mercury and even with the current success brought about by the MATS rule, our streams, rivers, lakes, and oceans still contain harmful levels of the life-destroying heavy metal.
"The action today by Mr. Wheeler amounts to an almost criminal threat to our children", stated Rev. Mitch Hescox, President of the Evangelical Environmental Network. "No pro-life Christian wants harm to any developing child, and today's news exposes our kids to brain damage that will last a lifetime. What is most frustrating is that nobody wants the MATS rule repealed or changed. Electric Utilities groups advocated to preserve it, as did a bipartisan group of senators. On December 4, I personally delivered a letter from Leith Anderson, President of National Association of Evangelicals, myself and over 100 additional evangelical leaders calling for MATS to be left alone," Hescox continued. "But apparently the only people that have Mr. Wheeler's ear are his former coal industry clients. Instead of preserving abundant life as the Bible shares, Mr. Wheeler is throwing a 'millstone' around our children's necks –all while trying to keep the dying coal industry on life support."
Douglas Musselman commented 2019-01-08 20:41:13 -0500
Whose interests is Mr. Wheeler protecting with this proposed action? Definitely not the American people or our health and natural resources.
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What oath did Trump swear when he took the office of President of The US of America??


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*   ARRL President Harrison Presents League's Views on Distracted
Driving Laws to Safety Advocacy Group
*   ARRL Responds to FCC's Proposed Allocation for Medical Devices in 70
cm Band
*   ARRL Executive Committee Approves Eight Education & Technology
Program Grants
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*   7O1YGF Operation Approved for DXCC Credit
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There will be no ARRL Audio News for Friday, August 14. The ARRL Audio
News will return on Friday, August 21.
==>Editorial questions or comments only: S. Khrystyne Keane, K1SFA
==> ARRL PRESIDENT HARRISON PRESENTS LEAGUE'S VIEWS ON DISTRACTED
To ensure that Amateur Radio is not an unintended victim of the growing
public debate over what to do about distracted drivers, ARRL President
Joel Harrison, W5ZN, has written a letter to the National Safety Council
(NSC) <http://www.nsc.org/>, highlighting issues regarding the use of
Amateur Radio emergency communications devices in vehicles
<http://www.arrl.org/news/files/NSC_Letter7-30-09.pdf>. Many states have
outlawed the use of cell phones while driving; some states with these
laws have ambiguous wording (such as "mobile communication devices" or
"mobile electronic devices") concerning the use of Amateur Radio while
driving.
According to their Web site, the NSC is "on a mission" to "alert the
American public that different kinds of distractions have different
levels of crash risk. Talking on a cell phone and sending text messages
are much higher risk activities that occur for longer durations and with
more people than most other actions engaged in while driving." They also
seek to "lead a change in our nation's cultural norms, so people come to
view cell phone conversations and text messaging while driving as unsafe
and socially unacceptable. Calling for a legislative ban on these
activities is the first step in a long-term process to educate Americans
to their risk and change the culture"
<http://www.nsc.org/resources/issues/distracted_driving.aspx>.
Harrison explained to NSC President Janet Froetscher that Amateur Radio
operators provide essential emergency communications when regular
communications channels are disrupted by disaster: "Through formal
agreements with federal agencies, such as the National Weather Service,
FEMA and private relief organizations, the Amateur Radio volunteers
protect lives using their own equipment without compensation. The
ability of hams to communicate and help protect the lives of those in
danger would be strictly hindered if the federal, state and local
governments to not ensure that Amateur Radio operators can continue the
use of their mobile radios while on the road."
According to ARRL Chief Executive Officer David Sumner, K1ZZ, it boils
down to the difference between simplex -- when only one message can be
sent in either direction at one time -- and duplex -- a communications
mode, such as a telephone system, that provides simultaneous
transmission and reception in both directions. Harrison, citing Sumner's
40-plus years of experience as an Amateur Radio operator, puts it this
way: "Simplex, two-way radio operation is simply different than duplex,
cell phone use. Two-way radio operation in moving vehicles has been
going on for decades without highway safety being an issue. The fact
that cell phones have come along does not change that."
Harrison attached a copy of the ARRL's Policy Statement on Mobile
Amateur Radio Operation to the letter to the NSC. "Amateur Radio mobile
operation is ubiquitous, and Amateur Radio emergency and public service
communications, and other organized Amateur Radio communications
activities and networks necessitate operation of equipment while some
licensees are driving motor vehicles," the Policy Statement reads.
"Two-way radio use is dissimilar from full-duplex cellular telephone
communications because the operator spends little time actually
transmitting; the time spent listening is more similar to, and arguably
less distracting than, listening to a broadcast radio, CD or MP3 player.
There are no distinctions to be made between or among Amateur Radio,
public safety land mobile radio, private land mobile radio or citizen's
radio in terms of driver distraction. All are distinguishable from
mobile cellular telephone communications in this respect. Nevertheless,
ARRL encourages licensees to conduct Amateur communications from motor
vehicles in a manner that does not detract from the safe and attentive
operation of a motor vehicle at all times. See the Policy Statement on
the ARRL Web site:
<http://www.arrl.org/govrelations/MobileAmateurRadioPolicyStatement.pdf>
"The ARRL acknowledges numerous and increasing instances of state
legislative proposals (and occasionally municipal ordinance proposals)
to curb the use of cellular telephones while operating motor vehicles,
ranging from prohibitions on hand-held telephones to prohibitions on all
forms of electronic devices," the Policy Statement maintains. "These
statutory proposals would supplement the more generalized motor vehicle
code requirements that exist in various forms in virtually all States,
which require operators of motor vehicles to pay full time and attention
to the operation of the vehicle while driving. ARRL understands that
driver inattention is a leading cause of automobile accidents, and it is
not unreasonable to be concerned about substantial distractions to
drivers of motor vehicles."
Saying that the League understands that driver inattention is a leading
cause of automobile accidents, "it is not unreasonable to be concerned
about substantial distractions to drivers of motor vehicles. Given the
necessity of unrestricted mobile Amateur Radio communications in order
for the benefits of Amateur Radio to the public to continue to be
realized," the policy statement reads, "the ARRL urges state and
municipal legislators considering restrictions on mobile cellular
telephone operation to (I) narrowly define the class of devices included
in the regulation so that the class includes only full duplex wireless
telephones and related hand-held or portable equipment; or alternatively
(II) specifically identify licensed Amateur Radio operation as an
excluded service."
"The ARRL is aware of no evidence that [mobile] operation contributes to
driver inattention," the Policy Statement asserts. "Quite the contrary:
Radio amateurs are public service-minded individuals who utilize their
radio-equipped motor vehicles to assist others, and they are focused on
driving in the execution of that function."
==> ARRL RESPONDS TO FCC'S PROPOSED ALLOCATION FOR MEDICAL DEVICES IN 70
ARRL General Counsel Chris Imlay, W3KD, on behalf of the ARRL, filed
<http://www.arrl.org/news/files/MannFoundationDocket_09-36Comments08_11_
09.pdf> on August 11 regarding a Notice of Proposed Rule Making (NPRM),
ET Docket 09-36, issued by the FCC in March 2009
<http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/FCC-09-20A1.pdf>. In
the NPRM, the FCC proposed to allocate spectrum and adopt service and
technical rules for the utilization of new implanted medical devices
that operate on 413-457 MHz (70 cm). According to the Commission, these
devices -- called implanted neuromuscular microstimulators -- would
greatly expand the use of functional electric stimulation to restore
sensation, mobility and function to those persons with paralyzed limbs
and organs; they would be implanted in a patient and function as
wireless broadband medical micro-power networks (MMNs). These devices
would be used on the 70 cm band on a secondary basis as part of the
Medical Data Radiocommunication Service in Part 95 of the FCC rules. The
Amateur Radio Service has a secondary allocation in the 70 cm band.
Researchers with the Alfred Mann Foundation -- a leading medical
research organization located in Santa Clarita, California
<http://www.aemf.org/> -- have developed a wireless medical micro-power
network to tie together tiny devices implanted in victims of paralysis,
creating an artificial nervous system to restore sensation, mobility,
and function to paralyzed limbs and organs. "The Mann Foundation argues
that the frequency range just above 400 MHz is optimum for their
application, which requires no more than 1 mW of RF spread across about
5 MHz of bandwidth," ARRL Chief Executive Officer David Sumner, K1ZZ,
wrote in "It Seems to Us," published in the June 2009 issue of QST
<http://www.arrl.org/news/features/2009/06/01/10784/>. "However,
recognizing the presence of a variety of incumbent radio services in
that range, specifically including the amateur service, they have
proposed four channels for flexibility in avoiding localized
interference. Two of the four channels are 426-432 and 438-444 MHz; the
other two are above and below the 420-450 MHz band."
In its comments to the FCC regarding the NPRM, the ARRL said it believes
that the choice of frequency bands for MMNs as proposed is "unfortunate
and unnecessary" and that "the WMTS [Wireless Medical Telemetry Service]
offers a far more suitable solution than does the 413-457 MHz band for
MMNs."
Sumner, in his editorial, said that the FCC's proposed rules raise two
concerns: "First and foremost, the devices would be required to accept
interference only from stations authorized to operate on a primary
basis. The Mann Foundation has assured us that amateur stations will not
cause its system to malfunction, so we see no reason why this cannot be
reflected in the rules, even though our allocation is on a secondary
basis. Second, while the Mann Foundation researchers appear to have done
their homework, others who try to take advantage of the new rules may
not be as rigorous."
The ARRL asserts in its comments that due to redundant interference
rejection design, the devices developed by the Alfred Mann Foundation
"appear to have some reasonable prospect of avoiding the disastrous
consequences of RF interference to implanted MMNs." The ARRL stressed,
however, that the FCC should not permit the marketing of MMNs or any
similar device in the 420-450 MHz band: "(1) unless and until thorough
RF interference susceptibility testing is conducted on the AMF devices
relative to high power Amateur Radio equipment; (2) at parameters other
than those inherent in the Mann system, which incorporates notably
redundant interference rejection design characteristics; and (3) without
very specific patient notifications and labeling of the body-worn MCUs
[Master Control Units] and other portable components which provide firm
assurance that the devices will not malfunction in the presence of RF
fields from authorized radio services in the same bands."
The ARRL did acknowledge that it thought the Commission to be correct
when it stated in the NPRM that "[g]iven the low transmitter power and
duty cycle limits that would typically be used by either the implanted
MMN device or the external MCU, we expect that the risk of interference
from MMNs to incumbent operations in these frequency bands would be
negligibly small." The ARRL pointed out, however, that no testing has
been done to verify this conclusion and "such testing should be
concluded and the results analyzed before this anticipatory conclusion
can be relied upon."
In its comments, the ARRL made note of the fact that there is Part 90
spectrum above 450 MHz available for low-power biomedical telemetry, but
"the Alfred Mann Foundation argues that bands between 450 and 470 MHz
are unsuitable due to the fact that the band is 'congested and populated
with commercial, high-power transmitters that could preclude reliable
operation of lower-power, wireless medical implant devices.' This, the
ARRL said, "is a very worrisome contention, and not the argument that
should be made by the proponent of a new service that is secondary to
other incumbent licensees. ARRL contends that if the 450-470 MHz band
hosts services that are incompatible with reliable operation of MMNs,
then the 420-450 MHz band, and especially the segment proposed for MMNs
at 438-444 MHz is equally incompatible with MMNs."
Pointing out that Amateur Radio television transmitters and repeaters
and FM voice repeater input and outputs operate in this segment in
particular, "the potential for interference to MMNs is on the same
order, or worse, than would be the case if MMNs were to operate in the
Part 90 biomedical telemetry band between 450 and 470 MHz," the ARRL
told the FCC. "In the segment 426-432 MHz, amateur television stations
transmit on a wide bandwidth basis. Amateur Radio stations are permitted
to operate at power levels up to 1500 W PEP output, and the RF
environment at 420-450 MHz, with primary government radiolocation
facilities and highpower amateur facilities is no more conducive to
reliable MMN operation than would be the 450-470 MHz band."
The ARRL also voiced concerns that nowhere in the NPRM does it mention
what the allocation status of MMNs would be relative to the Amateur
Radio Service. Though the Alfred Mann Foundation has proposed that MMNs
would be secondary to incumbent licensed operations in the subject
bands, the Amateur Service is presently secondary to government
radiolocation in this band; this represents a cooperative sharing
arrangement that is satisfactory to both government agencies and the
Amateur Service, the League contends.
"While it is presumed that the proposal is for MMNs to be secondary to
both government radiolocation and to the Amateur Service (as opposed to
Amateur stations and MMNs being co-secondary) this is not clear from the
NPRM," the ARRL maintained. "Because the interference susceptibility of
MMN devices generally is not known, it would be improper to create a
co-secondary allocation for MMNs anywhere in the 420-450 MHz band at
this time. The Amateur Service has a practical inability to protect
patients wearing RF susceptible MMNs from interference from ongoing
amateur operations in the 420-450 MHz band, and therefore all MMN
operation is going to have to be conditioned on the ability to withstand
and operate in the presence of such high-power signals, and thus
subordinate in allocation status to the Amateur Service. Unless this
interference rejection capability is demonstrated by MMN proponents in
advance, the devices should not be allowed to operate anywhere in the
420-450 MHz band."
Imlay and ARRL Technical Relations Manager Brennan Price, N4QX, met with
the Alfred Mann Foundation in February 2009, but Imlay said that so far,
they have not responded to the ARRL's request to "cooperate in a firm
statement that their devices would not malfunction in the presence of
nearby RF signals from Amateur Radio stations. Failing that, these
comments reflect our continuing concern about the effect on implant
patients from unpredictably close Amateur Radio station operations.
Other radio services affected, both above and below the 430-450 MHz
band, are taking similar positions."
==> ARRL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE APPROVES EIGHT EDUCATION & TECHNOLOGY
In July 2009, the ARRL Executive Committee reviewed grant applications
for the ARRL's Education & Technology Program (ETP)
<http://www.arrl.org/FandES/tbp/>, awarding nearly $9000 to eight
schools. More than 370 schools across the country have received support
from the ETP in the form of grants for equipment, curriculum and
resources, as well as teacher in-service training through the Teachers
Institute on Wireless Technology
<http://www.arrl.org/FandES/tbp/ti.html>. The Executive Committee
reviews applications for equipment and resource grants twice each year.
ETP Grants
ETP grants consist of Amateur Radio equipment, enabling the school to
set up a station. Schools may receive activity kits in addition to
station equipment. The following schools recently received ETP grants:
Bob Jones High School, Madison, Alabama: One teacher from this school --
and another seven from the school's district -- attended the ARRL
Teachers Institute this summer. The grant application proposed a basic
Amateur Radio station to implement what these teachers learned during
the Teachers Institute. The proposal detailed a long range plan with
incremental steps; this basic station set-up is the first step to school
district-wide programs within numerous schools in the district.
Armada Middle School, Armada, Michigan: The program articulated in this
grant application is the typical entry level program that includes
Amateur Radio as an extracurricular activity, and asks for a basic
Amateur Radio station. The instructors plan to mainstream the program as
they gain experience and student support.
Hidden Valley High School, Roanoke, Virginia: This grant application
asks for a basic Amateur Radio station. As the school gains experience
with ham radio in the classroom, their program will be refined. Their
application requests a basic station set up and has plans for future
expansion.
Progress Grants
In order for a school to be considered for a Progress Grant, it must
already be an ETP School. If a teacher attends a session of the Teachers
Institute, that school is automatically considered an ETP School. The
following schools received Progress Grants:
West Pines Elementary School, Greenville, Tennessee: The lead teacher --
a graduate of the Teachers Institute -- wants to integrate the weather
satellite system that was demonstrated during the Teachers Institute.
This will be used as a beginning to expand the program to include space
in the classroom content.
Morris County School of Technology, Denville, New Jersey: The lead
teacher is a graduate of the Teachers Institute, but has moved to this
school since that time. He would like to integrate the weather satellite
system that was demonstrated during the Teachers Institute as a
beginning to expand the program to include space in the classroom
Highland Middle School, Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania: The lead teacher is
a graduate of the Teachers Institute and wants to integrate the weather
satellite system that was demonstrated during the Teachers Institute as
a beginning to expand his program to include space in the classroom
Sister Lakes Elementary School, Dowagiac, Michigan: The lead teacher, a
graduate of the Teachers Institute, was selected to participate in the
inaugural Teachers Institute II this summer. He has proven to be a
strong advocate for integrating ham radio not only in his previous
school assignment as a teacher, but also in his current position as a
school administrator. He is requesting the equipment resources to
develop the Mars Lander simulation that is demonstrated during the
Teachers Institute.
Livingston High School, Livingston, New Jersey: The lead teacher for
this program is a recent Teachers Institute graduate. He wants to expand
the use of the activity board resources he learned about during the
Institute into his regular curriculum.
Nichols Junior High School, Arlington, Texas: The lead teacher is a
graduate of the Teachers Institute and wants to integrate the weather
A goal of the ARRL Education & Technology Program is to improve the
quality of education by providing an educationally sound curriculum that
employs Amateur Radio to integrate technology, math, science, geography
and language arts with core curricula. Amateur Radio and an
understanding of radio science are keys to building Wireless Technology
Literacy, another important objective.
==> QEX: LOOK FOR THE SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2009 ISSUE
The September/October issue of QEX is coming soon, and it is full of
theoretical and practical technical articles that you won't want to miss
<http://www.arrl.org/qex>.
Richard Chapman, KC4IFB, shows how to use the Arduino prototyping board
to design a project, and then gives us a lesson in programming the
microprocessor to "Build a Low-Cost Iambic Keyer Using Open-Source
Hardware." W. G. Moneysmith, W4NFR, was a new repeater trustee needing a
duplexer for a 70 cm repeater. He presents his solution in "A
Homecrafted Duplexer for the 70 Centimeter Band."
Robert Zimmerman, VE3RKZ, describes one of his recent antenna
experiments in "An Easily Erected 20 Meter Antenna for Emergency Use."
Mike Hamel, WO1U, discusses "Phase Controlled Differential Drive for EER
Amplifiers" in this presentation about envelope elimination and
restoration as a way to achieve linear operation with high efficiency
(such as Class E) amplifiers.
Gary Steinbaugh, AF8L, presents Part 4 of "A Cybernetic Sinusoidal
Synthesizer." In this installment, Gary describes an RF power level
control module for the synthesizer, and concludes with a 53.3 MHz low
phase noise synthesizer using the 10 MHz reference signal. Bob Miller,
KE6F, explains how you can use a surplus rubidium oscillator to build an
"Atomic Frequency Reference for Your Shack." He presents information
about the stability and accuracy of rubidium oscillators, as well as a
number of practical applications for such a reference.
Would you like to write for QEX? It pays $50/printed page. Get more
information and an Author's Guide <http://www.arrl.org/qex/#aguide>. If
you prefer postal mail, send a business-size self-addressed, stamped
envelope to QEX Author's Guide, c/o Maty Weinberg, ARRL, 225 Main St,
Newington, CT 06111-1494. QEX is edited by Larry Wolfgang, WR1B
<lwolfgang@arrl.org>;, and is published bimonthly. The subscription rate
(6 issues) for ARRL members in the US is $24. For First Class US
delivery, it's $37; in Canada and internationally by airmail it's $31.
Nonmembers add $12 to these rates. Subscribe to QEX today
==> CUTTING EDGE ARRL CONTEST RUNS THIS WEEKEND
If you enjoy the technical side of Amateur Radio and being on the
cutting edge, you might want to take a look at the microwave bands. This
weekend gives you a perfect chance to explore this portion of the radio
spectrum with the ARRL 10 GHz and Up Contest
<http://www.arrl.org/contests/rules/2009/10-GHz.html>.
There are two weekends of activity: August 15 and 16, and again on
September 19 and 20. The contest period for both weekends starts at 6 AM
local time Saturday and runs until Midnight local time Sunday. QSO
points are awarded based on the distance of a QSO, and operating from
several locations during the contest period is not only allowed, it's
encouraged! SSB is the mode commonly used, although there is some CW
used as well. Power levels are relatively low compared to HF; most
stations run several hundred milliwatts. A station running a few watts
is considered a "Big Gun." Antennas are usually dishes, like those used
for receiving satellite TV.
Many QSOs are completed on the microwave bands by bouncing signals off
of other objects, such as mountains, buildings, even raindrops! You can
also get lucky and catch a good tropospheric opening; in the 2007
contest, a QSO of 907.2 miles was made on 10 GHz on the NA West Coast
between California and Mexico.
If you have a person in your area active on the microwave bands, ask if
you can tag along and observe. If you live in an area that has a
microwave club, such as the North Texas Microwave Society, the North
East Weak Signal Group, the Mt Airy VHF Club and several others, find
out what their members are doing for the contest. Elmering is a big part
of the microwave groups and they are only too happy to introduce their
fun to you.
Exploring different facets of Amateur Radio gives you the opportunity to
see what others enjoy and why they enjoy it. You might be missing out on
something you would really like. Think outside the box and try something
==> AMATEUR RADIO STATION WX4NHC FEATURED IN NATIONAL COMMERCIAL
WX4NHC, the Amateur Radio Station at the National Hurricane Center (NHC)
<http://www.wx4nhc.org/>, is featured in a 60 second radio spot for
Duracell batteries. The commercial, which begins airing this month,
highlights the efforts of an all-volunteer army of ham radio operators
for WX4NHC. Narrated by actor Jeff Bridges, it describes the important
role that radio amateurs play during severe weather conditions --
enabling communications with emergency medical teams, police and fire
departments -- when the power goes out. The narration underscores the
importance of a reliable battery to power the portable ham radios, which
are crucial to WX4NHC's work. Listen to the spot here:
<http://www.arrl.org/news/files/HURRICANE_60_PREPAREDNESS_MIX.MP3>.
"This commercial is being played nationally during hurricane season and
will help promote awareness of Amateur Radio and the public service we
do to provide emergency communications, especially during and after
hurricanes, when we have experienced complete electrical and
conventional communications blackouts for periods of days and weeks,"
WX4NHC Assistant Coordinator Julio Ripoll, WD4R, told the ARRL.
Ripoll said that he and WX4NHC Amateur Radio Coordinator John McHugh,
K4AG, worked with the ACME Marketing Firm and Duracell for several weeks
to help produce the radio commercial. "It captures the essence of
Amateur Radio volunteer public service and the important role of Amateur
Radio performs during emergency communications in 30 seconds," Ripoll
said. "The President and Creative Director of ACME and the Duracell
national representative also flew down to Miami and received a tour of
NHC and of the WX4NHC station where they learned about our many modes of
communications, including our portable VHF/UHF radios and other portable
battery operated equipment."
"With this new spot, we are helping to showcase the important
contributions made by the Miami ham radio operators," said Duracell's
Bob Jacobs. "These heroic teams are working to save the lives of others.
When storms strike, the radio operators are donating their time to make
sure communications stay intact, facing intense pressures and dangerous
conditions to those in need. We're proud that our batteries can help
power these life-saving efforts."
==> 7O1YGF OPERATION APPROVED FOR DXCC CREDIT
On August 12, ARRL DXCC Manager Bill Moore, NC1L, announced that after
more than eight years, the 7O1YGF operation in 2000 from Yemen
<http://www.arrl.org/news/stories/2002/08/15/2/?nc=1> has been approved
for DXCC credit. Moore cited a review of "recently received
information," as well as "additional dialogue" with the leader of the
7O1YGF DXpedition, as reasons for the approval. Because so much time has
passed since the DXpedition, Moore asked that those amateurs seeking
credit for 7OYGF follow certain procedures.
If you are seeking credit for 7O1YGF only:
* If you live in the US, send only the 7O1YGF QSL card with your
application to DXCC; enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope. If you
live outside the US, please enclose return postage, so we may return the
card to you. DXCC will then process the card. Applicants will not be
charged a submission fee.
* Bring the card to a DXCC Card Checker. The card checker will forward
the confirmation to the DXCC Desk for processing. Again, there will be
no submission fee if this is a single card submission; however, you
still must fill out an application form.
If you are submitting 7O1YGF with other QSL cards:
* Applicants may include their 7O1YGF QSL card with their next QSL card
submission and it will be handled as usual.
Moore said that the DXCC Desk will work with the 7O1YGF team to use
Logbook of the World (LoTW) <http://www.arrl.org/lotw>, if possible.
"Remember, the cutoff date for the 2009 DXCC Annual listing and Honor
Roll list is December 31, 2009," Moore reminded DXers. "We encourage
applicants to handle this sooner, rather than waiting until the last
minute."
Tad "The fair haired Sun rises in the sky" Cook, K7RA, this week
reports: Another quiet week on the Sun. Last week on Earth we neglected
to mention the Perseids meteor shower, which peaked this week on August
12-13. A nice statistical display from the International Meteor
Organization is at <http://www.imo.net/live/perseids2009/.> A look at
<http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/ftpmenu/forecasts/45DF.html> on August 13
showed possible heightened geomagnetic activity returning around August
18-19, with a planetary A index of 20 and 12, respectively. Sunspot
numbers for August 6 through 12 were 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, and 0 with a mean
of 0.  10.7 cm flux was 66.8, 67.8, 67, 67.2, 67.1, 66.6 and 66.5 with a
mean of 67. Estimated planetary A indices were 14, 8, 4, 8, 4, 4 and 5
with a mean of 6.7. Estimated mid-latitude A indices were 8, 8, 2, 6, 3,
2 and 2 with a mean of 4.4. For more information concerning radio
propagation, visit the ARRL Technical Information Service Propagation
page <http://www.arrl.org/tis/info/propagation.html>. To read this
week's Solar Report in its entirety, check out the W1AW Propagation
Bulletin page <http://www.arrl.org/w1aw/prop/>. This week's "Tad
Cookism" brought to you by Rhonda Baker's "August Sun"
<http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/august-sun/>.
* This Week on the Radio: This week, there is an NCCC Sprint on August
14. The ARRL 10 GHz and Up Contest and the North American QSO Party
(SSB) are August 15-16. On August 15, look for another NCCC Sprint, as
well as the Feld Hell Sprint. The New Jersey QSO Party is August 15-17
and the Run for the Bacon QRP Contest is August 17. Next week, there is
another NCCC Sprint on August 21. Check out the Hawaii QSO Party and the
Ohio QSO Party on August 22-23. The SKCC Sprint is on August 26. All
dates, unless otherwise stated, are UTC. See the ARRL Contest Branch
page <http://www.arrl.org/contests/>, the ARRL Contest Update
<http://www.arrl.org/contests/update/> and the WA7BNM Contest Calendar
<http://www.hornucopia.com/contestcal/index.html> for more info. Looking
for a Special Event station? Be sure to check out the ARRL Special Event
Station Web page <http://www.arrl.org/contests/spev.html>.
open through Sunday, August 23, 2009, for these online course sessions
beginning on Friday, September 4, 2009: Amateur Radio Emergency
Communications Level 1; Antenna Modeling; Radio Frequency Interference;
Antenna Design and Construction; Ham Radio (Technician) License Course;
Propagation; Analog Electronics, and Digital Electronics. Each online
course has been developed in segments -- learning units with objectives,
informative text, student activities and quizzes. Courses are
interactive, and some include direct communications with a
Mentor/Instructor. Students register for a particular session that may
be 8, 12 or 16 weeks (depending on the course) and they may access the
course at any time of day during the course period, completing lessons
and activities at times convenient for their personal schedule. Mentors
assist students by answering questions, reviewing assignments and
activities, as well as providing helpful feedback. Interaction with
mentors is conducted through e-mail; there is no appointed time the
student must be present -- allowing complete flexibility for the student
to work when and where it is convenient. To learn more, visit the CCE
Course Listing page <http://www.arrl.org/cep/student> or contact the
*  RadioShack Rebranding Itself as The Shack: In early August, a
RadioShack Corporation news release touted its new branding: THE SHACK.
The stated purpose: THE SHACK is friendlier-sounding and less
"corporate" than RadioShack
<http://ir.radioshackcorporation.com/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=400656>
* FCC: Vanity Call Sign Fees to Increase September 10: On August 11, the
FCC announced that the cost of an Amateur Radio vanity call sign will
increase $1.10, from $12.30 to $13.40. Now that notice of the increase
has been published in the "Federal Register"
<http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/pdf/E9-19104.pdf>, the increase will
take effect in 30 days, September 10, 2009. The FCC is authorized by the
Communications Act of 1934, As Amended, to collect vanity call sign fees
to recover the costs associated with that program. The vanity call sign
regulatory fee is payable not only when applying for a new vanity call
sign, but also upon renewing a vanity call sign for a new 10 year term.
The notice in the August 11, 2009 Federal Register, entitled "Assessment
and Collection of Regulatory Fees for Fiscal Year 2009," includes
regulatory fees; these fees are expected to recover a total of
$341,875,000 during FY2009, encompassing all the Services the FCC
regulates. For more information, see the recent ARRLWeb article, "FCC
Looks to Raise Vanity Call Sign Fees for Second Consecutive Year"
<http://www.arrl.org/news/stories/2009/05/18/10825/?nc=1>.
* Mickey "Santa Claus" Hicks, WO6T (SK): Mickey Hicks, WO6T
<http://www.wo6t.com/> -- known to many amateurs and their children as
Santa Claus -- passed away Sunday, August 9. He was 79. For the past 38
years, Hicks, a ham for almost 50 years and a long-time ARRL member and
Amateur Radio instructor, would get on the air for 10 days each December
as W6S (Whiskers-6-Santa). ARRL Youth Editor Duncan MacLachlan, KU0DM,
profiled Hicks in December 2008
<http://www.arrl.org/news/features/2008/12/01/10479/>: "The Amateur
Radio community has been quick to embrace the W6S operation. Mickey says
that the first year operating as W6S was 'a hit with the operators of
all ages and their children.' Mickey noted that most children are a bit
apprehensive of talking over the radio, let alone to Santa! Hicks told
the ARRL in 2001 that his Santa's Workshop has been a great ham radio
recruiting tool <http://www.arrl.org/news/stories/2001/12/21/3/?nc=1>.
One of his most memorable experiences was when a young girl he'd once
spoken with on the air as Santa came by with her ham ticket in hand to
thank him in person for getting her interested. "I had tears in my eyes,
of course," he said. -- Thanks to "The Daily DX"
<http://www.dailydx.com/> for providing some information for this story
Copyright 2009 American Radio Relay League, Inc.


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LeBron James says what he thinks about the ejection against the Heat
LeBron James ejection - YouTube screencap
LeBron also said that he thinks the NBA wants to change his playing style.
by Shawn Lealos (article) and Milos Kitanovic (video)
November 28, 2017 at 10:37 PM November 28, 2017 at 10:37 PM
LeBron James has been one of the top players in the NBA for 15 years now but he has never once had an official eject him from the game. That all changed on Tuesday night when referee Kane Fitzgerald assessed LeBron with two technical fouls and disqualified him from the game. The move completely shocked the Cleveland Cavaliers star and he had a lot to say about the ejection after that game.
What caused the LeBron James ejection?
The LeBron James ejection happened near the end of the third quarter when LeBron was dribbling up the court and tried for a layup. According to ESPN, James said that he missed the layup because Miami Heat forward James Johnson fouled him on the attempt.
James then told referee Kane Fitzgerald that Johnson fouled him and moved on to the next play. However, as LeBron James was moving on after stating his case, Fitzgerald gave him the two technical fouls and issued the ejection from the game. The Cleveland Cavaliers were leading the game, 93-70 at the time of the ejection.
The LeBron James ejection was the first of his long career. There are only two active NBA players who had played more games without an ejection and they are Pau Gasol (1,139) and Tony Parker (1,144). This was LeBron's 1,082nd game.
After the game, LeBron was talking to reporters about the ejection and said that he was surprised that he got two technicals in a row. He said that he said what he had to say and that he was moving on but Fitzgerald wanted to throw him out.
As James said, "it is what it is."
LeBron said that he's yelled at other officials in a similar way and was a bit surprised by the quick hook. #Cavs pic.twitter.com/CLXnXNJ7WO
— clevelanddotcom Cavs (@PDcavsinsider) November 29, 2017
LeBron James thoughts on the referee's calls
Interestingly, LeBron James also has an idea what the referees are trying to pull off with the recent calls against him.
James said that he is one of the league leaders in points in the paint but he believes that the officials don't want him driving to the basket anymore.
LeBron said that he drives the lane as much as anybody. However, James said that he believes that "they" want to turn him into a jump shooter. He said that isn't possible because he isn't a jump shooter.
James also said that he watches multiple basketball games every night and sees jump shooters going to the line many times while he gets fouled as much as anyone else and doesn't get the calls
After his ejection, LeBron vented a bit about the way he's been officiated this season. Said "they" are trying to make him a jump shooter. #Cavs pic.twitter.com/tIJeHg30TC
When the LeBron James ejection occurred, he had scored 21 points with 12 rebounds and six assists. Interestingly, he only went to the free throw line once in the game, which is likely what bothered him when Johnson fouled him before the ejection. The Cleveland Cavaliers still won the game, 108-97.
"It is what it is," James said. "We got the win, and that's what's most important."
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Q: R Dplyr mutate, calculating standard deviation for each row I am trying to calculate the mean and standard deviation from certain columns in a data frame, and return those values to new columns in the data frame. I can get this to work for mean:
library(dplyr)
mtcars = mutate(mtcars, mean=(hp+drat+wt)/3)

However, when I try to do the same for standard deviation, I have an issue, because I cannot hardcode the equation like I did for mean very easily. So, I try to use a function, as follows:
mtcars = mutate(mtcars, mean=(hp+drat+wt)/3, stdev = sd(hp,drat,wt))

Resulting in the error "Error in sd(hp, drat, wt) : unused argument (wt)". How can I correct my syntax? Thank you.

A: You could try
library(dplyr)
library(matrixStats)
nm1 <- c('hp', 'drat', 'wt')
res1 <- mtcars %>%
           mutate(Mean= rowMeans(.[nm1]), stdev=rowSds(as.matrix(.[nm1])))

head(res1,3)
#   mpg cyl disp  hp drat    wt  qsec vs am gear carb     Mean    stdev
#1 21.0   6  160 110 3.90 2.620 16.46  0  1    4    4 38.84000 61.62969
#2 21.0   6  160 110 3.90 2.875 17.02  0  1    4    4 38.92500 61.55489
#3 22.8   4  108  93 3.85 2.320 18.61  1  1    4    1 33.05667 51.91809

Or using do
res2 <- mtcars %>%
             rowwise() %>%
             do(data.frame(., Mean=mean(unlist(.[nm1])),
                         stdev=sd(unlist(.[nm1]))))

head(res2,3)
#   mpg cyl disp  hp drat    wt  qsec vs am gear carb     Mean    stdev
#1 21.0   6  160 110 3.90 2.620 16.46  0  1    4    4 38.84000 61.62969
#2 21.0   6  160 110 3.90 2.875 17.02  0  1    4    4 38.92500 61.55489
#3 22.8   4  108  93 3.85 2.320 18.61  1  1    4    1 33.05667 51.91809

A: You can also write your own vectorised RowSD function as in
RowSD <- function(x) {
  sqrt(rowSums((x - rowMeans(x))^2)/(dim(x)[2] - 1))
}

and then
mtcars %>%
  mutate(mean = (hp + drat + wt)/3, stdev = RowSD(cbind(hp, drat, wt)))
##     mpg cyl  disp  hp drat    wt  qsec vs am gear carb      mean     stdev
## 1  21.0   6 160.0 110 3.90 2.620 16.46  0  1    4    4  38.84000  61.62969
## 2  21.0   6 160.0 110 3.90 2.875 17.02  0  1    4    4  38.92500  61.55489
## 3  22.8   4 108.0  93 3.85 2.320 18.61  1  1    4    1  33.05667  51.91809
## 4  21.4   6 258.0 110 3.08 3.215 19.44  1  0    3    1  38.76500  61.69136
## 5  18.7   8 360.0 175 3.15 3.440 17.02  0  0    3    2  60.53000  99.13403
## 6  18.1   6 225.0 105 2.76 3.460 20.22  1  0    3    1  37.07333  58.82726
## ...

A: Not much change needed, just add rowwise() (thanks @akrun for the comment) and wrap your column names in c(...) (to fix the error):
library(dplyr)
mtcars %>%
    rowwise() %>%
    mutate(mean=(hp+drat+wt)/3, stdev = sd(c(hp,drat,wt)))
## Source: local data frame [32 x 13]
## Groups: <by row>
##     mpg cyl  disp  hp drat    wt  qsec vs am gear carb     mean     stdev
## 1  21.0   6 160.0 110 3.90 2.620 16.46  0  1    4    4 38.84000  61.62969
## 2  21.0   6 160.0 110 3.90 2.875 17.02  0  1    4    4 38.92500  61.55489
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The internet is a treasure trove of learn-it-at-home knowledge – not least if you are a photographer looking to hone oft-discussed but rarely mastered 'professional' techniques. Enter Polly Brown, and her aptly titled new series PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER – a three-part series presenting a sardonic step-by-step guide to career photography, as explored through its core elements: the lights, the cameras, and the photographer.
The first instalment, pictured here and entitled YOU DO VOODOO, focuses on the illusory techniques of studio lighting. Layering found instructional images and her own reenactments, Brown's project revels playfully in the mystique of technical set-up, and their seemingly unattainable effects.
It is a tongue-in-cheek, mistake-ridden guide to self-taught photography – knowingly flawed and utterly entertaining. The images mix painfully stretched jpegs with home-made set-ups shot on medium-format film, poking fun at online tutorials and their translation into real-world manifestations. They miss the mark of their magical promise, yes, but hit another one entirely.


The research is published online today in Nature. JILA is jointly operated by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the University of Colorado Boulder.
NIST scientists have been predicting "many body" physics and its benefits for years, but the new JILA work provides the first quantitative evidence of exactly what happens when packing together a few fermions—atoms that cannot be in the same quantum state and location at the same time.
False-color images showing variations in atom numbers (1 to 5 atoms, left to right) and density in different lattice cells of JILA's strontium lattice atomic clock. JILA researchers observed shifts in the clock's frequency that arise from the emergence of multi-particle interactions when three or more atoms occupy a single cell.
Today's best tools for measuring quantities such as time and frequency are based on control of individual quantum particles. This is the case even when ensembles of thousands of atoms are used in an atomic clock. These measurements are approaching the so-called standard quantum limit—a "wall" preventing further improvements using independent particles.
Harnessing of many-particle interactions could push that wall back or even break through it, because an engineered quantum state could suppress atom collisions and protect quantum states against interference, or noise. In addition, atoms in such systems could be arranged to cancel each other's quantum noise such that sensors would get better as more atoms were added, promising significant leaps in precision and data-carrying capacity.
In the new research, the JILA team used their three-dimensioned strontium lattice clock, which offers precise atom control. They created arrays of between one and five atoms per lattice cell, and then used a laser to set the clock "ticking," or switching at a specific frequency between two energy levels in the atoms. JILA's new imaging technique was used to measure the atoms' quantum states.
Specifically, the clock's frequency shifted in unexpected ways when three or more atoms were in a lattice site. The shift is different from what one would expect from summing up various pairs of atoms. For example, five atoms per cell caused a shift of 20 percent compared to what would normally be expected.
"Once you get three atoms per cell, the rules change," Ye said. This is because the atoms' nuclear spins and electronic configurations play together to determine the overall quantum state, and the atoms can all interact simultaneously instead of in a pair-wise fashion, he said.
The JILA team also found that packing three or more atoms into a cell could result in long-lived, highly entangled states, meaning the atoms' quantum properties were linked in a stable way. This simple method of entangling multiple atoms may be a useful resource for quantum information processing.
Citation: Emergence of multi-body interactions in a fermionic lattice clock.
A. Goban, R. B. Hutson, G. E. Marti, S. L. Campbell, M. A. Perlin, P. S. Julienne, J. P. D'Incao, A. M. Rey, J. Ye. Nature, 2018; DOI: 10.1038/s41586-018-0661-6 .


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CBS denies report Sharon Osbourne received up to $10 million for exiting 'The Talk'
CBS is denying a report that Sharon Osbourne acquired a payout of as much as $10 million (Dh36.7 million) for exiting "The Talk" after making inflammatory feedback about race on the daytime speak present earlier this month.
Web page Six cited "a source" in reporting that Osbourne "is walking away with a $5 to $10 million minimum payout and was able to spin that it was her decision [to leave the show]." One other supply cited stated that Osbourne could be talking out about her exit "when she is ready… She has been on that show for 11 years and knows all the secrets."
A CBS spokesperson stated of the report: "False, inaccurate or untrue. Take your pick."
The community introduced on Friday that Osbourne, the final unique panellist on "The Talk," could be leaving the collection following an inside investigation prompted by feedback she made through the March 10 broadcast. The spouse of rocker Ozzy Osbourne had a tense change with co-host Sheryl Underwood after defending her good friend Piers Morgan over his criticism of former actress Meghan Markle. (In a bit for the "Daily Mail" printed Monday, Morgan got here to Osbourne's defence, calling her a sufferer of "stinking hypocrisy.")
In a current interview with Oprah Winfrey, Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, stated they have been topic to racism inside the royal household, together with "concerns" in regards to the pores and skin color of their little one. Morgan lashed out at Markle and questioned the veracity of her declare that she tried suicide. Amid fierce criticism of his feedback, he stop his gig on ITV's "Good Morning Britain."
"I feel even like I'm about to be put in the electric chair because I have a friend who many people think is a racist, so that makes me a racist," Osbourne stated of Morgan on March 10. She later stated that neither she nor Morgan was racist, however admitted that she "had a go" at Underwood and requested for an schooling about what he'd stated that was racist. Osbourne apologised for her behaviour in a March 11 assertion on Twitter.
In asserting Osbourne's exit, CBS stated the interior investigation concluded that Osbourne's "behaviour toward her co-hosts during the March 10 episode did not align with our values for a respectful workplace."
"The Talk," which has been on hiatus pending outcomes of the CBS investigation, will return with unique episodes on April 12.
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What is BDS?
Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) is a Palestinian-led movement for freedom, justice and equality. BDS upholds the simple principle that Palestinians are entitled to the same rights as the rest of humanity.
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Israeli settler colonialism and apartheid
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Strategic BDS campaigns are building mass public support and having a real impact.
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Brisbane activists target Seacret Dead Sea products
Seacret campaign
In July 2010 Brisbane, Australia BDS activists launched a campaign against the Israeli Seacret Dead Sea cosmetics company.
In July 2010 Brisbane, Australia BDS activists launched a campaign against the Israeli Seacret Dead Sea cosmetics company. The Seacret's website boasts that its collection of skincare products are "extracted from the Dead Sea", this makes the company directly complicit in stealing Palestinian natural resources in the Occupied Territory of the Palestinian West Bank and a direct beneficiary of Israel's illegal practices.
The Seacret boycott campaign aims is to highlight the apartheid practices of the Israeli state that restricts access to the Dead Sea with checkpoints, Israeli only roads and closed military zones. Flyers are regularly distributed to shoppers informing them of the illegal practices of the Israeli state and the apartheid policies it applies specifically around the Dead Sea area.
Since the launch of the campaign activists have targeted outlets throughout the city of Brisbane and the campaign has spread to other cities in Australia and New Zealand. On a number of occasions activists have successfully closed down Seacret stalls.
The latest Flash Mob is inspired by a popular music anthem and the lyrics reflect the three demands of the BDS campaign:
1. Ending its occupation and colonization of all Arab lands and dismantling the Wall
2. Recognizing the fundamental rights of the Arab-Palestinian citizens of Israel to full equality; and
3. Respecting, protecting and promoting the rights of Palestinian refugees to return to their homes and properties as stipulated in UN resolution 194.
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Watchdog™ Super Elite NTC & PLC Expansion Boards monitor bucket elevators.
Processing signals of up to 27 sensors, WDC4 watchdog NTC & PLC Expansion Boards will log details when alarm condition is detected. Allowing up to 12 additional NTC inputs, system offers additional temperature monitoring. Providing 4 solid state relay outputs in PLC boards, unit monitors belt speed, belt misalignment, bearing temperature and plug indication.
4B Components Ltd., first introduced the Watchdog™ Super Elite monitoring system for bucket elevators and conveyors in February of this year. Today, 4B has extended the capabilities of the control unit with the introduction of NTC and PLC expansion boards.
The NTC expansion board allows up to 12 additional NTC inputs to be added for additional temperature monitoring. The PLC board is a cost effective, basic programming card providing 4 solid state relay outputs for belt speed, belt misalignment, bearing temperature and plug indication.
The Watchdog™ Super Elite (WDC4) is easy to install and simple to set-up. The system processes signals from up to 27 sensors* for belt speed, belt misalignment, continuous bearing temperature, pulley misalignment and plug conditions on bucket elevators or conveyors. When an alarm condition is detected the system will log the details, sound an alarm and provide shutdown control of the elevator/conveyor and feeding system.
The Watchdog System is Class II dust hazard area approved by CSA/NRTL for use in Canada and the USA.
Founded in 1971 as a subsidiary of The Braime Group, 4B has been an industry leader in developing high quality, innovative, and dependable material handling components for the agricultural and industrial sectors.
4B's product line ranges from elevator buckets, elevator bolts and drop forged conveyor chain to level monitors, speed switches and hazard monitoring systems.
With offices in North America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia along with a worldwide network of distributors, 4B can provide practical solutions for applications in any location.


Bacon AND mussels. Together. In a pot! With beer! We don't even know what else we'd want in life....besides more bread. Drink with the coldest bottle of Pinot Grigio that you can get your hands on. Serves 2 appropriately. 1 obnoxiously.
Mussels cook quickly and beer and bacon provide easy but intense flavours making this a perfect weeknight dinner.
Keep the mussels refrigerated until you're ready to use. Once ready, place them in a large bowl of ice cold water. Scrub the outsides of the mussels and remove the string (or "beard") by using a towel or paper towel to pull it out. Discard any mussels that have opened already. Keep the mussels in the ice water.
Heat a large pan or wok over medium heat and add the 50g of butter and the olive oil. Once it's melted stir in the onions, garlic and yellow pepper. Stir and cook for 5 minutes, until slightly softened. Add in the beer and the honey, stirring to combine and bring to a simmer. Add the mussels and toss together. Cover the pan or wok and cook just until the mussels open and the beer is simmering, about 5 to 6 minutes. Garnish with the bacon and coriander. Stir the mussels well so the broth makes it into the shells. Serve immediately with the baguettes.
For the herb butter baguettes: preheat the oven to 180C/400F. Spread the softened butter on the baguettes. Cover the butter with the assorted herbs (use whatever herbs you like!). Bake until the baguettes and warm and golden and toast, about 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with about 1/2 teaspoon of the flaked salt. Serve immediately.


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No. 25 is the largest UK stockist of Condici. We are also the largest stockist of Ann Balon in the South East of England. We also carry many outfits especially suited to the Fuller Figure, from across... the above collections. There are many stunning outfits for the larger lady in sizes 20-28. Our sister shop, Pizazz, now stocks our Georgedé, Gina Bacconi, Gold by Michael H, Libra and Michaela Louisa collections. Four sitting areas are provided for your guests to relax with refreshments provided.


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Z Screen products were designed by an excavating contractor, for excavating contractors.
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Our 12' line of Grizzlies were developed to work with the 4 to 5 yard load market. Built with solid 1 ½" tumbler bars and 1"x4" solid Grizzly bars this unit will withstand thousands and thousands of yards of rock and dirt. Our 12'-12" Grizzly is built with 2"x4" solid grizzly bars and 2" solid tumbler bars to take on Rip Rap and more!
Designed to accommodate 3 yard loaders the G10 has proven to be a durable unit for us throughout the years. Designed with solid round stock for the tumbler bars and solid 1" x 4" Grizzly bars and 3/8" plate and tubing to support the unit. Medium to large backhoes and smaller loaders work will with this unit providing up to sq inches of screening face.
Then came the call from the backhoe/skiploader market. The 10' and 12' Grizzly units were just too cumbersome to be used on smaller scale jobsites. So, in answer to the demand, along comes the G8.5. Backhoe operator and gannon tractor owners now have an option when it comes to on site material processing. This unit was designed on the same premise as all our models, to be able to withstand the environment they work in. Using solid stock tumbler bars and solid Grizzly bars with 3/8" thick tubing and plate for support this unit holds up like a pro in the excavation and construction arenas.
What about the skidsteer guys? Oops! Looks like we missed someone. Better get to work boys. The result, a product that no other manufacturer in the world has yet to imagine. Introducing the G7-4 model. Designed specifically for use with smaller/lighter duty equipment, the G7 offers material processing in tight access areas where no other grizzly dare go and when used with our removable screen faces make it the most versatile static screen in its class. Just because it's small doesn't mean it's dainty! This little beast is as tough as anything you've ever seen. Built under the same patented technology as all of our other units, the G7 has every benefit of its larger predecessors in a compact package. We use solid stock 1" tumbler bars and ½" x 2 ½" solid Grizzly bars. This unit can be moved around the jobsite quickly and easily without the need for a large machine. Its smaller size also allows it to be hauled in combination with its compatible tractor on most common sized trailers!
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Z Screens have easily removable screen faces that allow you to change the screen size in seconds to fit any job. We offer a wide selection of new and used products, as well as special application orders.
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Throughout our design and research stages we have been able to develop a product that can out produce (cubic yard volume) our competitor's products, not to mention the durability and longevity aspects of Z-Screen. This equipment was designed, tested, and built by an Excavating Contractor, for excavating contractors, since 1995.
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They're built to last in the environment they work in, "The Business End of Construction Equipment". Easily removable screen faces, that allow you to change the screen size in seconds, to fit any job. We also welcome special application orders.
Z Screen LLC. is a GSA Listed Vendor, (currently re-applying for status, again) and D.U.N.S. Certified Company; making it easier for federal, state and local government/municipalities to purchase patented quality equipment. As such we are held to a higher standard of excellence in all that we build and rent. We have been manufacturing, testing and selling screens that work efficiently and quickly for over 14 years.
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Adjust your tracking and check out this video featuring the new song, "Runaway Girls" by Uncle Acid and the Deadbeats. The song will be released as a 7" August 25th. by Rise Above Records.
The band will also embark on a US tour beginning in September.


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sophisticated product with huge sound. The system's components incorporate many of the same technologies as Definitive's top-of-the-line models including BDSS drivers, pure aluminum dome tweeters, planar pressure coupled mid/bass radiators and a 250-Watt powered subwoofer for home theater sound quality that will astound your friends and family when they hear your system for the first time.
Competing satellite speakers of this size usually have weak lower-midrange response; that part of the audio range that contains the "warmth" and "body" of voices and musical instruments. Listen to a male vocal on typical small satellite speakers and you will instantly hear what we mean. The ProCinema satellites avoid this critical problem by pressure-coupling our exclusive BDSS technology driver to an equal-sized mid/bass radiator cleverly placed on the top of the satellite. This technique doubles the lower-midrange radiating area of the speaker without increasing the size of the enclosure. You'll enjoy the kind of rich, warm and life-like sound quality that you thought was only possible with big, hard to place speakers.
As much as 75-percent of a movie's soundtrack is played by the center channel loudspeaker making it arguably the most important speaker in a home theater system. It is the key to getting intelligible dialog and true-to-life sound effects. So we lavished extra attention on the ProCinema 600's center speaker. It features 2 of the same BDSS drivers as the satellites along with 2 mid/bass radiators on the sides of the enclosure, allowing it to play loud and clear with high tonal accuracy.
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Motion Solutions Names Scott Depenbrok to the Position of President
ALISO VIEJO, CA – January 24, 2017 – Motion Solutions, a distributor of world-class automation products and custom engineering solutions, is pleased to announce that the Board of Directors has appointed Motion Solutions chief operating officer Scott Depenbrok to the post on of president.
Scott has worked at Motion Solutions for more than 15 years, holding a variety of positions including field sales engineer, branch manager, and general manager. In his years with the company, Scott has acquired a keen and broad understanding of the many functions of the business. Just as important, he has demonstrated a passion for Motion Solutions' customers and operations, as well as the development of its employees and business.
Prior to joining Motion Solutions, Scott distinguished himself as a field sales engineer and sales manager. With degrees in Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering from the University of California, Davis, he displays a technical acumen that allows him to decipher a customer's needs and respond with solutions that assist them in making the world a better place. Scott has earned a reputation for his exceptional knowledge, ingenuity, and character.
"We are thrilled to have Scott lead the MOSO organization in its next phase of growth," says board member Bill Huber. "His dedication to our employees, principal partners, and customers has been exemplary."
About Motion Solutions
Motion Solutions provides engineered solutions for OEMs and industrial customers in the medical, life sciences, semiconductor, robotics, and industrial automation sectors. We offer a comprehensive array of services, including custom engineering, design for manufacturing, customized subassemblies, and private labeling. With over 60 years of industry experience, Motion Solutions is also an established distributor of world-class automation products. The company is ISO-9001 and ISO-13485 certified and headquartered in Aliso Viejo, California.
For more information visit motionsolutions.com.
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Political Scientist Writes New Book on Information as a Tool for Peace
In his new book "Promoting Peace with Information," just released by Princeton University Press, University of Notre Dame political scientist Dan Lindley explores the idea that peacekeeping institutions such as the United Nations can reduce the risk of war by increasing transparency between adversaries.
Transparency relates to the amount of information that states, adversaries and other groups know about each other's intentions and capabilities. It can be increased through forums, radio and television broadcasts, on-site inspections and monitoring, posters, theatrical presentations and other activities. Lack of transparency is thought to heighten suspicions, lead to miscalculations and fuel arms races.
Lindley investigates how and under what circumstances these mechanisms increase transparency and whether they actually promote peace. His nuanced findings – that sometimes transparency succeeds dramatically or helps moderately and sometimes it fails altogether – break new ground among scholars who previously have been divided into what he calls the "transparency pessimists" and "transparency optimists."
"Dan Lindley is scrupulously fair in his presentation of case-study materials and his evaluation of his hypotheses," Charles Lipson of the University of Chicago wrote of the book. "Readers ought to feel they are in sure, capable and unbiased hands."
Through numerous interviews and visits to the U.N. and areas of conflict around the world, Lindley examined cases as diverse as contemporary peacekeeping operations in Namibia, Cyprus, Cambodia and the Golan Heights, as well as the early 19th century Concert of Europe (which sought to keep the peace after Napoleon's defeat). While concluding that transparency "falls short of being an elixir of peace," Lindley nonetheless demonstrates how and when information can be an effective tool for alleviating hostility and fear.
"Information is power," Lindley says. "And information in the hands of the U.N. has untapped power to promote peace."
A member of the Notre Dame faculty since 1999, Lindley also is a fellow of the University's Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies.
The 2005-06 recipient of the Kroc Faculty Associate Fellowship, he is at work on the second phase of his fellowship project titled "Is War Rational?" The study attempts to explain why the success rate of those who initiate wars has plummeted since the middle of the 20th century – from 73 percent in the 1800s to less than 33 percent since 1945.
"It's clear that the utility of war has declined markedly," Lindley wrote. "Policymakers should know that war is a bad bet."
Contact: Dan Lindley, 574-631-3226, dlindley@nd.edu


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Medium size padded mount carry bag with carry handle, shoulder strap and internal zip pocket. This medium bag is intended for use with Standard Series Side Folding Mounts with straight or 3" offset tube up to 28" long and non-articulating quick release bases.
Please note that mounts with articulating quick release bases, tubes longer than 28" or 6" offset tubes will require the Large bag.
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You are referred a 35 year-old male from the emergency department. He was discovered by friends in a semi-comatose state and surrounded by empty pill packets. He weighs 70kg and may have ingested up to 100g of enteric-coated sodium valproate at an unknown time.
Outline your approach to the management of this case.


Thirty-two people were busted Friday in a drug and gambling operation that peddled cocaine and heroin in the East Village and hosted nightly poker games in Greenwich Village, authorities said.
The eight-month probe started as a classic drug investigation, built with tips from informants leading to a sting in which a NYPD undercover officer made a number of buys, authorities said.
The cocaine and heroin were stashed in an E. Fifth St. home linked to one of the suspects, authorities said. Two other suspects were at some point seen leaving a building on Sixth Ave. prior to selling to the undercover.
That building, it turned out, housed the card-game operation, which provided additional revenue to finance illicit drug buys, authorities said.
Some of the card players lost upwards of $20,000 a night — but the setting was anything but posh.
"It was fairly disheveled," said Det. Robert Garland. But the game still drew a fair number of doctors, cops said.
The "poker house," as authorities dubbed it, was open from 4 p.m. to 4 a.m.
It made steady money, with players in lower-stake games on the first floor required to buy at least $200 in chips. Players in the higher-stake games held upstairs had a buy-in of $500.
Garland said players found the game on meetup.com and connected by phone with one of the suspects, Geeta (Mira) Singh, 43.
Players who hadn't heard of the bust were disappointed Friday night when arrived at the poker room only to find their game was shut down.
"For people who like to play, there aren't many options in the city," said a man who said he'd been visiting the Village poker hot spot for about six months.
The poker room's decor was very stripped down, and there was no bar or any other amenities, the player said. He said he never witnessed any drug dealing there.
The idea of a bust was on the minds of the gambling den's half-dozen employees, said the man, who declined to give his name.
The case is being prosecuted by the office of the Special Narcotics Prosecutor, whose chief of investigations, Joseph Tesoriero, said it's important to remember the drug epidemic is not just about users.
The arrests began at 1 a.m. Friday. Cops busted suspects in New York, Florida and Massachusetts. Singh, who was charged with promoting gambling, was arrested in Georgia.
Those involved with drugs were hit with narcotics possession, sale and conspiracy charges, and those linked to the poker house were charged with promoting gambling.
Authorities recovered $125,000 cash and two guns. The drugs seized include two pounds of cocaine from the E. Fifth St. stashhouse.