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Next stop Seattle: City hosts exciting programme of events for its race debut
Crew Events Open Boats Seattle Pacific Challenge
The countdown has begun in Seattle which will make its debut as a Host Port to the Clipper Race for the first time in its 19 year history this week.
While the crew contend with the final few miles to the finish line of the 5,400 nautical mile Seattle Pacific Challenge Race across the North Pacific Ocean, the rewards will be great upon arrival into Seattle, as excitement in the city builds ahead of welcoming the teams. Very few have sailed in this part of the world and to celebrate the achievement and toast the teams' successes, the city aims to make it a very memorable stopover for all.
From featuring in the iconic Seattle Urban Trek to making a guest appearance at the home stadium of Seattle Baseball team, the Mariners, Safeco Field, there are plenty of activities guaranteed to get crew and visitors alike into the spirit of on-the-water adventure.
When the Race Village opens, visitors will be able to get up close to the Clipper Race yachts to discover what life is like on board in one of the free open boat tours, running from Friday 22 to Tuesday 26 April. They will also be able to hear about the Clipper Race experience directly from the people who have taken part during Q&A sessions with our adventurous crew and race Skippers.
On Saturday 23 April the race is joining the Seattle Urban Trek for treasure hunting, running, problem solving and team work on the 7 mile course of check-points hosting mystery cognitive or physical challenges across the attractions of Seattle, all in aid of charity.
And there's more…Let's play ball!
On Tuesday 26 April watch Visit Seattle Skipper Huw Fernie will make a guest appearance at Safeco Field to make the opening pitch of the game at the home of the Mariners baseball team in its game against the Houston Astros.
During the fleet's visit, Seattle has organised a variety of events for the crew to get a taste of the Emerald City, from arts and entertainment, top attractions, sports and food and drink with a host bar every night of the week.
On departure day, Thursday 28 April, the entertainment gets underway at 1400 with the official departure ceremony and crews taking to their yachts in a spectacular ceremony. Come and cheer the crews on the next stage of their adventure where the fleet will perform a Parade of Sail in front of the boardwalk with the backdrop of the iconic Seattle skyline in the Puget Sound between 1500 and 1630.
The race will officially Le Mans start at 1200 local time on Friday 29 April near Tattoosh Island.
Details for all events in Seattle can be found here.
The fleet is expected to arrive at Bell Harbor Marina, Seattle between 14-19 April.
For the most up to date ETA's, click here.
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Maharashtra govt mulling safety, health policy for labourers
A LARGE number of accidents at industrial units in the last few years has prompted the state government to draft a policy on labourers' "safety, health and environment" at all workplaces.
Officials from the labour department said the policy will be drafted on the lines of the central government's policy on safety, health and environment at workplaces that was declared in 2009.
They added that it was an attempt to make the state renowned for best practices at the workplace and will cover all economic activities.
"As of now, there are provisions for labourers' safety in various laws. Now, we want to have a separate and broader policy on health and safety at all workplaces," said a senior official.
The official added that the policy will focus on providing a statutory framework for occupational safety and health in all sectors, focusing on strategies for preventing accidents and occupational health hazards and establishing effective control systems. "Several departments are involved in this and tasks will be assigned to each department for effective implementation of the policy. We will develop a manual that will be consistent with international standards," further said the official.
For preventing accidents at the workplace, the policy will heavily depend on data related to work-related accidents and diseases. While employers will be encouraged to share data, the labour department will also conduct studies and surveys through government agencies and NGOs for compiling information. This, in turn, will help in analysis and taking corrective action.
Another official said employers will be advised to install infrastructure that will make workplaces safer for employees. The use of CCTV cameras and sensor-based systems, among others, will be included in the policy. "Besides, challenges such as greater sub-contracting, outsourcing and changing job patterns, already exist. We are working out a way to address them and help in smoother implementation of this policy," added the official.
Minister for Labour Sambhaji Patil-Nilangekar recently held a meeting with officials from Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC), Maharashtra Fire Services Department, Directorate of Industrial Health and Safety, Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) and IT department, among others. "The policy is under consideration and will soon be finalised. It will cover all workplaces and Maharashtra will become the first state to have such a policy for labourers," said Patil-Nilangekar.

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Fragrance compounds and essential oils have been known since ancient times for their healing properties. Nearly all cultures had the knowledge of fumigating sick persons. Aromatic plants were used for their pleasant or invigorating odors to freshen sick rooms. And we are vey familiar with the word perfume which is derived from the Latin per fumum. The historical uses of fragrances in medicine have been reviewed by the author recently, therefore a repetition here is not necessary.
Nevertheless it is worth noting that essential oils are very heterogeneous mixtures of single substances—presently we have identified more than 3,000 compounds. Hence one has to be aware that biological actions are primarily due to these single substances in a very complicated concert of synergistic or antagonistic activities. Essential oils are not "the soul of the plant," as someone has called this group of phytochemicals romantically, but totally unscientifically. These are chemicals created by nature with all the benefits and disadvantages that a chemical substance possesses. Mixtures of such chemicals therefore show a broad spectrum of biological effects.
This article will deal mainly with the mode of action of essential oils and fragrances. It is also necessary to express an opinion on the dispute over whether the observed effects are generated only by a pleasant feeling that is via a reflectorial way, or by a direct molecular interaction of the fragrance molecule with a receptor.


Abstract: A cross-sectional study was conducted to determine the caregiver's nutrition knowledge, practices and nutritional status of children (0-59 months) in Kaduna metropolis. A semi-structured interview and questionnaire were used to generate the needed information from 416 respondents. The analysis was carried out using SPSS version 20.0 and p-value (p<0.05) was considered significant. Finding of present study revealed that 65.5% of caregivers were between 19 to 45 years, not educated beyond primary school (60.8%) and were mostly (71.8%) living below the poverty line. Knowledge of caregivers on breastfeeding, complementary feeding, and hygiene practices was high. However, indices on practices were generally poor. It showed 24.8% initiated breastfeeding within an hour of delivery, 87.7% introduced substances including food to the child before the age of six months. Only 21.4% met the minimum meal frequency, 13.5% diversification and 6.9% met the minimum acceptable diet. Barriers to effective practices include inadequate financial resources, lack of family support and perception that children of lesser age are too young to be fed from all the food groups. On nutritional status, 66.9% of the children had varying degrees of underweight, 30.2% wasting and 55.3% stunting. There was a negative relationship between child undernutrition and caregivers' level of education, income status and minimum acceptable diet significantly at p<0.05.The pragmatic approach is needed to close the existing gap between caregivers' knowledge and practices on breastfeeding and complementary feeding to reduce the high level of child malnutrition in the metropolis.


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Competencies can best be described as a mixture of knowledge, skills and attributes which provide a clear definition of what is needed for an individual to carry out their job role effectively in order to achieve and improve upon key performance objectives.
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Will Stacey Abrams Win? Here's What Last Polls Indicate About Her Odds of Defeating Brian Kemp for Georgia Governor
By Alexandra Hutzler On 11/6/18 at 6:10 PM EST
U.S. 2018 Midterms
All eyes are on Georgia as Democrat Stacey Abrams squares off against President Donald Trump favorite Brian Kemp in the state's gubernatorial election in what could be a history-making race. If Abrams comes out on top in the 2018 midterm elections, she will become the country's first black female governor.
Polls leading up to Tuesday's election showed the two candidates to be virtually tied, with Abrams leading Kemp by less than a single percentage point. A survey conducted by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and Channel 2 Action News in late October showed Abrams with 46.9 percent of the vote and Kemp at 46.7 percent.
Real Clear Politics says the race is a toss-up, but an average of recent polls indicated Kemp leading Abrams by 3 points.
The razor-thin race has made national headlines over the last few months over issues of race and voter suppression.
Democrats have accused Kemp, who is in charge of overseeing elections as Georgia's secretary of state, of disenfranchising minority voters. An Associated Press report found that 53,000 voter registration applications were placed on hold with 70 percent of the stalled applications are from black residents.
On Tuesday voters in Georgia reported experiencing problems at the polls. Many polling places had technical difficulties, resulting in long lines that Reverend Jesse Jackson called another "classic example of voter suppression."
Both candidates have garnered the support of high-profile politicians and celebrities over the past several weeks. Oprah Winfrey, Barack Obama and Joe Biden have been on the ground stumping for Abrams in the days leading up to the election.
Georgia Democratic Gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams walks on stage and waves at the audience for a campaign rally at Morehouse College with former President Barack Obama on November 2, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. Polls show Abrams to be virtually tied with her Republican opponent Brian Kemp. Jessica McGowan/Getty Images
Kemp has the endorsement of Vice President Mike Pence and Donald Trump, who rallied for the Republican candidate on Sunday afternoon. The president called Kemp a "great leader" and criticized Abrams for being "extreme far-left." Kemp missed a debate with Abrams to attend the rally with Trump.
Abrams, the former minority leader of Georgia's House of Representatives, is running on a platform of affordable housing, reforming gun laws and spending more on public education.
Follow live updates from election night here.
Georgia has had a Republican governor since 2003 and the state has gone red in every single presidential election since 1992. But in a potential blue wave at the ballot this year, Georgia is suddenly in play for Democrats.
"I didn't have to change my hair, my skin color, my gender, or who I am to run this race," Abrams said at an event on Tuesday. "We have to bring our whole authentic selves to leadership – because if we aren't willing to lead as ourselves, we won't lead anyone anywhere."
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Why there will never be another Miracle on Ice
By Gary Frisch
Thirty-four years ago this month, Americans collectively experienced one of the most scintillating moments in Olympic, indeed sports, history, as the U.S. hockey team defeated the Soviet Union, 4-3, in what would forever be known as the Miracle on Ice.
This kind of moment won't ever happen again, and not just because there's no longer a Soviet Union, or because Russia is a friendly nation.
That hockey game defined a time in this country's history, bound a nation of disenfranchised citizens behind a single cause, and emblazoned itself on the national zeitgeist. It's been immortalized in books, documentaries and Disney movies.
And it's a moment and an exuberance that not only isn't likely to ever be repeated but, sadly, cannot be repeated, at least not in the international sports arena.
The Miracle on Ice pitted amateurs against professionals, farm boys and college students from the Midwest and New England versus a fearsome team of seasoned Red Army soldiers whose primary job description was to represent the USSR on skates. It was David versus Goliath with slapshots instead of slingshots.
It was Us, the freedom-loving beacon of democracy, versus the Communist, Afghanistan-invading Them.
Up until a generation ago, the Eastern Bloc countries, with their state-sponsored sports programs, had a significant advantage over athletes from the free world. Invariably, medal counts favored the Soviet Union, East Germany, China and Czechoslovakia, with the mighty U.S. scratching against the side of the winners' podium. It was no state secret that in the Communist model, those athletes were, for all intents and purposes, professionals.
Perhaps they weren't paid multi-million-dollar salaries, but with subsidized housing, food, clothing and other amenities — all the things that would disqualify American athletes from competing — they were professionals nonetheless, freed of the usual family obligations so they could devote their time to honing their skills in the sporting arena.
When the International Olympic Committee relaxed its rules banning professional athletes in a commendable but misguided attempt to level the playing field, it virtually assured the world would never again witness a drama on par with the Miracle. The United States assembled its famed "Dream Team" of NBA stars to compete in the 1992 Summer Games, and as expected, Michael Jordan, Patrick Ewing, et al., romped their way to basketball gold. Dream teams, it seemed, had replaced teams that dream.
In 1998 the National Hockey League jumped in, suspending league play to allow its marquee players to compete in the winter pageant. Only six years earlier, following the fall of the Berlin Wall and the thawing of the Cold War, NHL teams had begun integrating players from the former Soviet republics into their rosters.
For NHLers, as a result, international play now meant facing off against your own teammates in a different color uniform. The intimidation and awe Western players often felt playing against the Red Army squad were replaced by familiarity and congeniality.
That familiarity extended to the fans; favorite players during the rest of the season were now opposing our national team, and even as we still rooted for the USA, there was no longer animosity toward our adversaries, whether Russian, Czech, or Swedish. We knew we'd again be rooting for these same players to help our Flyers, Bruins or Devils get into the playoffs in just a couple of weeks.
The floodgates are open now. The rivalry once embodied by the U.S. vs. the USSR won't be replicated again.
Even if North Korea fields an ice hockey team, and that squad completely dominates the international arena for the next 20 years, no team from a country with Kim Jong-un as its leader will come close to cowing stars of the NHL. And it's highly unlikely the Taliban will be admitted into the Olympics anytime soon, even if they could skate.
In many sports, no longer is our country being represented by the everyman gladiator of the Olympian ideal, those who trained and sacrificed so much for the express goal of hearing chants of "USA" and "The Star-Spangled Banner" played from atop a podium.
Instead, our Olympic "heroes" are often the same well-paid icons we watch on TV, and whose images beam from posters on our kids' bedroom walls.
As a result, sought-after Olympic slots, once open to student-athletes and neighbors from all walks of life, are now the exclusive domain of the elite supermen already raking in the big bucks in the pro leagues.
During a certain time in history, allowing professionals to compete in the Olympics might have seemed like a good idea. However, with the fall of communism and the socialist way of grooming athletes, it's a solution for a disparity that no longer exists.
As a hockey fan, I'll be watching the gold-medal game today.
But afterward I'll probably pop in my Blu-ray of "Miracle."
Gary Frisch is president of Swordfish Communications, a public relations agency in Laurel Springs.


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Gregg Harper & Pat Tiberi
Compare the voting records of Gregg Harper and Pat Tiberi in 2017-18.
Pat Tiberi
Represented Ohio's 12th Congressional District. This is his 9th term in the House.
Gregg Harper and Pat Tiberi are from the same party and agreed on 96 percent of votes in the 115th Congress (2017-18).
But they didn't always agree. Out of 627 votes in the 115th Congress, they disagreed on 27 votes.
Sept. 7, 2017 — King of Iowa Part B Amendment No. 80, as modified
Sept. 6, 2017 — Smith of Missouri Part B Amendment No. 56
Sept. 6, 2017 — King of Iowa Part B Amendment No. 51
July 27, 2017 — Suozzi of New York Part B Amendment No. 10
July 26, 2017 — King of Iowa Amendment No. 23
July 13, 2017 — Gosar of Arizona Amendment No. 5
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Leonard Fournette Tells Us About The Resurgence Of The RB Position And Coach O Pep Talks
Robby KallandTwitterSenior Sports Writer
The recent crop of running backs to enter the NFL have revitalized a position that many felt was being pushed to the margins. As teams spread out and passed more, the days of a workhorse running back seemed to be in the past, with many teams turning to committees of specialized backs for different situations. However, with the successes of young backs like Todd Gurley and Ezekiel Elliott, each top 10 picks from 2015 and 2016 respectively, along with Le'Veon Bell and others putting up staggering numbers, the running back position is seeing a resurgence.
The 2017 NFL Draft features a number of backs that seem poised to only further strengthen the depth of the position across the league. Dalvin Cook, Christian McCaffery, and Joe Mixon are all exceptionally talented backs with first round talent, but the best known of all of the backs in this draft is former LSU star Leonard Fournette.
Fournette has been a known commodity since high school. He was seemingly NFL ready fresh out of St. Augustine High School in New Orleans, but NFL rules dictated that he spend three years in college before he could take his talents to the pros. After a strong freshman season with over 1,000 yards and 10 touchdowns, Fournette exploded for nearly 2,000 yards and 22 touchdowns as a sophomore. Nothing else needed to be proven, but he had one more year to spend with the Tigers.
Throughout his junior season, Fournette battled an ankle injury that limited him to seven appearances, 843 yards and eight touchdowns. He still managed to have some incredible moments, like the Ole Miss game when he ran wild on the Rebels for 284 yards and three touchdowns, but the ankle injury persisted and he eventually had to shut it down for the final game and bowl game.
Now, Fournette is finally ready to fulfill the prophecy foretold in his high school days. The prodigy is now a near-finished product and will finally earn well-deserved compensation for his efforts on the gridiron. On Monday afternoon, three days before the first round began in Philadelphia, Fournette spoke with UPROXX Sports about his draft preparation, learning to embrace protein bars, his rocky last season at LSU, the differences in Les Miles and Ed Orgeron, the resurgence of the running back position, and what we can expect from his draft night fashion choices.
What has the draft prep process been like for you and are you happy that it will soon be back to a more familiar routine of getting ready for an actual football season, not the combine and team workouts?
Most definitely. The draft process has been long, visiting all of the teams and doing interviews. Showing them what you are besides a football player. Showing them your intelligence and stuff. It's been fun. Traveling and seeing all of these NFL places that you see on TV but you've never been to. Seeing all of the players who's doing their workouts and stuff. Overall, it's been a fun experience, but I'm ready to get back on that football field, doing what I love to do best, which is playing football and just getting better.
You were listed 235 at LSU last year and weighed in at 240 at the Combine. Was getting a little bigger something you wanted to do going into the league and what was a typical day as far as working out and your nutrition plan during the past few months of draft prep?
It wasn't planned out. You know, drinking a lot of water, it put a lot of water weight on me and I think I looked and felt good at that weight. I guess for me it didn't matter what weight I was at. I felt good at it. I went out there, ran my 40, but I could say if I was probably 235 or 230 I would've run faster than the 4.51.
When you go through preseason camp and all the workouts, do you see that the weight comes off more there and so you want to come in maybe a bit bigger than your typical playing weight?
Yeah, most definitely during camp with all the moving and running around. That's always what happened to me when I was at LSU, going into the camp and stuff with all the practice and running, the weight dropping off me. It'll be water weight and whatever it may be, but I feel great.
You've been working with MET-Rx, what's that partnership been like for you going through this draft process and how's it helped with your nutrition plan and workouts?
Working with MET-Rx has been good. Especially for me taking my level of working out and competing to the highest level. It's been exciting to be with those guys, especially with my pre and post-workout, the fueling of my training, especially the Big 100 protein bars. I'm a big fan of those. They're delicious. They're healthy. During one of my workouts I might — a lot of guys will drink a smoothie or eat a banana — but I like that chocolate bar. It's great for every player if you ask me. Cause I'm not a big fan of trying things. I've never been a protein guy in college. I never drank Muscle Milk or any of that, but MET-Rx is definitely where it's at for any athlete.
What have been the focal points of your draft prep on the field and have there been certain things or skills you've wanted to make sure teams see from you in workouts?
Yeah, in my combine I wanted to get out in the open and into open space and show them my quickness. You know, a lot of people think I'm big and stiff, so showing them I can catch the ball. Just doing things that people out there don't expect from me.
Has there been anything that teams have asked you specifically to show them or indicated during visits that they'd like to see you work on to improve?
Not really, the only thing they wanted to see me work on was my blocking. They all told me that that's going to come with time, the blocking part, but other than that, that's it.
Last season at LSU had to have been tough with the ankle injury. First, how is the ankle doing now?
My ankle's 100 percent now. I knew the whole time it was a time-consuming thing, but I didn't want to wait. I wanted to get out there and play with my brothers at LSU. I never been that type of guy to quit on anyone. At the end of the day, I knew what was at stake, but our team comes first and I just played with it.
Have you felt any added motivation during this process and going forward to your first year in the league to quiet anyone questioning you after a season in which you had some games like the Ole Miss game like the guy we'd all come to know, but there were other games where you simply couldn't?
Most definitely. I'm not going to say anybody specifically, but just this entire season that just passed, I couldn't perform at my best. So of course I'm going to come into the NFL with a lot on my shoulders and my back to carry.
When you look back on your LSU career, what's your favorite moment or favorite game?
Not a favorite game, I just loved my career at LSU. It was a fun experience for me. Those three years, man, they went by so fast. And just overall I've gotten better as a player thanks to my coaches and my relationships with those guys — Jamal Adams, Duke Riley — that's my brothers I can call them that forever. So, I mean, overall my relationships and all the tasks I went through at LSU.
I have to ask, how different were the inspirational speeches going from Coach Miles and Coach O?
[Laughs] I mean, in the game moment Coach Miles was always calm with it — he was always cool, calm, collected. Coach O, man, you can feed off his energy. I love Coach O. He's a player's coach. He's with you right or wrong, whatever mistake you make, he says just move on to the next play. That's just who he is and it makes everybody want to play better.
Do you feel like we're seeing a resurgence of the running back position, with guys like yourself, Dalvin and others this year and what Zeke did as a rookie last year? Is it exciting coming into the league with the running back position so strong?
Yeah, I think Todd Gurley, Ezekiel Elliott, and those guys did a great job representing the running backs, and also doing a great job in their first year, balling the way they did, they kind of help us out. If it wasn't for those guys that went first round two years before us or the year before us, I mean, they wouldn't look at running backs as high as they do now. So without those guys, I don't know where we'd be at as running backs.
Is there something to, as teams continue to spread things out and defenses have had to adapt to that, with some teams using nickel packages as base looks, that it has that created an advantage for downhill, powerful backs having more smaller guys on the field?
I'm not going to say it's us. I think it's the line. You know, the running backs don't just make the holes on their own. It's a team effort. It's not just on the running backs, you know, one guy can't beat 11 guys. To me, I think it's the team you're on. Players who are committed to you and blocking for you, and it's on all of y'all to get it done.
Finally, do you have your draft suit already picked out, or are you still weighing your options?
I'm still weighing the options.
Are you going to be one of the guys in something flashy or you keeping it more low-key?
Nah, low-key. Not flashy. I'm not really a flash guy. I only flash with my shoes.
Topics: #NFL Draft, #NFL Draft 2017Tags: Leonard Fournette, LSU FOOTBALL, NFL DRAFT, NFL Draft 2017


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There is no doubt one of the greatest rewards of this profession is the opportunity to help those wishing to transform their appearance from male to female. As well as helping those prepare for F to M surgery as it is most common to clear the arm before this procedure. We have made so many great friends and learned so much from all of our clients. We don't want to appear partial but perhaps our clients who are transgender have touched our hearts the in the biggest way.
The techniques we use on transgender women isn't any different than for those born female. It may be interesting to learn that there are women born female that have just as much or more body and facial hair than women who, according to stereotypical standards were born male. Once someone begins the process of electrolysis they are happier knowing that they have taken action and will soon see a more feminine appearance. As we embark on this process together we are very open to helping with other aspects of presentation if needed. Make up application or hair style and or wig selection.
In all our years of experience we both agree that the very most important factor in effective permanent hair removal for anyone is acceptance and unconditional love of self.
Once a person has accepted themselves as they are, the electrolysis and permanency comes much more easily. We understand that and receive great satisfaction in helping our clients in their journey toward love of self and happiness. We all deserve to be happy and healthy. Our love of each other and ourselves encourages happiness and good health.
Our sessions are uplifting. Most all of our clients tell us that they feel so very much renewed after an electrolysis session. We say that with every session, our clients renew us just as much.
OUR TOTAL CLEARING IS GENTLE TO THE BODY AND THE FINANCES.
We can set up a schedule for you that will bring the permanent removal of your facial hair. If you have the time and money we can work for several hours several days a week. If not we can work on smaller areas until you have achieved permanency.
The key with our technique is completely clearing the area of unwanted hair every time you come in for an appointment. We work on the areas of the face that emotionally or physically bother you the most first. Every time you come in we completely clear those areas and then use the rest of the time to begin new areas.
We are careful to make sure that any hair left on your face after your treatment is balanced and even. This assures an even look to re-growth.
We work methodically and consistently on a weekly basis or more often, until the hair no longer grows weekly.
We then set the schedule to every other week until no hair grows on a weekly basis. Then we set the schedule to two times a month until the hair no longer grows 2 times a month.
During these treatments you do not shave the areas that we are working on.
You will see and feel the hair becoming increasingly finer and finer with every treatment until it no longer grows. How great it is, that you don't have to shave! If your electrolysis schedule is limited, then you would continue to shave the areas which we do not work on until time allows us to begin working on those areas. Our clients have a minimal amount of swelling and redness and no scabbing, so they feel comfortable going to work the next day.
We work on you for as long as you can stand to lie still and for as long as the discomfort isn't overwhelming. We take breaks as often as you need them.
During a treatment your physical and emotional reaction to the treatments is our indicator as to how long your individual treatments should last. Our clients say they feel quite comfortable with the treatments. Many of them find that they are OK with treatments lasting several hours.
Our relaxing music, low lighting, and relaxed attitude make the treatments much more bearable than you would think. Many of our clients look forward to their treatments. You could say in many ways that our treatments can be compared to a woman giving birth in a natural childbirth, birthing room as opposed to a hospital labor room.
We suppose this metaphor applies in more ways then one, as you birth the new you. Some experiences of child birth can be quite horrific but it doesn't have to be that way. We can help you find a more relaxing experience with less swelling and pain.


A horrific sight from straight line, strong winds collapse the stage at the Indiana State Fair just before Sugarland was set to perform. As of this posting, 4 people are known to have died and 40 more people are injured.
Yesterday's forecast, as you might recall, showed a good chance for rain and thunderstorms. Unfortunately for many of us that rain never developed. Areas to our north, such as Celina, Byrdstown, and Jamestown all received around a 1/2" and up. In east Tennessee, there are reports of 1" plus.
Since June 1st, we've been in the 'oven' (so to speak) with only an occasional and brief break. With frontal passage this morning, we will see a noticeable change in the weather with a northwesterly breeze and it will feel a lot less like summer and more like early autumn. This pattern will last well into Tuesday with a turn back to a summer-like pattern by mid-week. All of the details are in the latest, local forecast link below. Enjoy the break!


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I get strange dreams, most I see again in real life, the next day or next week. Good inspiration a lor of the time . . .
This poem really shows your pain. I can only imagine how hard it is to see things before they happen. Just remember, this is a gift. And you can use it for something great! stay strong!


van Putten M, Johnston BT, Murray LJ, Gavin AT, McManus DT, Bhat S, Turkington RC, Coleman HG.
A recent systematic review suggests that 25% of oesophageal adenocarcinomas (OAC) developing in Barrett's oesophagus (BO) patients are 'missed' at index endoscopy, however more population-based data are needed.
A recent systematic review suggests that 25% of oesophageal adenocarcinomas (OAC) developing in Barrett's oesophagus (BO) patients are 'missed' at index endoscopy, however more Patients from the Northern Ireland BO register diagnosed between 1993-2010 were selected (n=13,159). Linkage to the Northern Ireland Cancer Registry identified patients who developed OAC or high-grade dysplasia (HGD) by end 2013. The main outcome was the proportion of HGD/OAC diagnosed within 3-12 months following BO diagnosis (potential 'missed' cases). Logistic regression analysis compared characteristics of 'missed' versus 'incident' HGD/OAC occurring after one year after incident BO.population-based data are needed.
There were 267 patients diagnosed with HGD/OAC at least three months after BO diagnosis, of which 34 patients (12.7%) were potential 'missed' cases. The proportion of 'missed' HGD/OAC increased to 25% within patients with lowgrade dysplasia (LGD) compared to 9% of non-dysplastic BO patients. Older age carried a higher risk of 'missed' compared with incident HGD/OAC. Non-dysplastic BO patients were more likely to be detected with a 'missed' OAC (rather than HGD), compared with BO-LGD patients (89 v. 40% of 'missed' progression detected as OAC, respectively).
HGD/OAC may be 'missed' at index BO endoscopy in up to 13% of BO patients and 9% of non-dysplastic BO patients who progressed to HGD/OAC, which is significant but substantially lower than previously reported estimates. Higher rates of 'missed' HGD/OAC in LGD-BO likely reflect appropriate surveillance. Increased awareness, adequate biopsy sampling and identifying biomarkers may reduce the number of 'missed' cases.
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Abstract: Collected in indoor space by observing signal strengths of seven WiFi signals visible on a smartphone. The decision variable is one of the four rooms.
Collected to perform experimentation on how wifi signal strengths can be used to determine one of the indoor locations.
Each attribute is wifi signal strength observed on smartphone.
Jayant G Rohra, Boominathan Perumal, Swathi Jamjala Narayanan, Priya Thakur, and Rajen B Bhatt, 'User Localization in an Indoor Environment Using Fuzzy Hybrid of Particle Swarm Optimization & Gravitational Search Algorithm with Neural Networks', in Proceedings of Sixth International Conference on Soft Computing for Problem Solving,2017, pp. 286-295.
2. Jayant G Rohra, Boominathan Perumal, Swathi Jamjala Narayanan, Priya Thakur, and Rajen B Bhatt, 'User Localization in an Indoor Environment Using Fuzzy Hybrid of Particle Swarm Optimization & Gravitational Search Algorithm with Neural Networks', in Proceedings of Sixth International Conference on Soft Computing for Problem Solving,2017, pp. 286-295.


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The Anchor Bible Series, which consists of a commentary series, a Bible dictionary, and a reference library, is a scholarly and commercial co-venture which was begun in 1956, with the publication of individual volumes in the commentary series. Over 1,000 scholars—representing Jewish, Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, Protestant, Muslim, secular, and other traditions—have contributed to the project. Their works offer discussions that reflect a range of viewpoints across a wide theological spectrum.

As of 2008, more than 120 volumes had been published, initially under oversight of the series' founding General Editor David Noel Freedman (1956–2008), and subsequently under John J. Collins (2008–Present). Each volume was originally published by Doubleday (a division of Random House, Inc.), but in 2007, the series was acquired by Yale University Press. Yale now prints all new volumes as the Anchor Yale Bible Series, while continuing to offer all previously published Anchor Bible titles as well.

Anchor Bible Commentary Series
The Anchor Bible Commentary Series, created under the guidance of William Foxwell Albright (1891–1971), comprises a translation and exegesis of the Hebrew Bible, the New Testament and the Intertestamental Books (the Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Deuterocanon/the Protestant Apocrypha; not the books called by Catholics and Orthodox "Apocrypha", which are widely called by Protestants "Pseudepigrapha"). For each biblical book, the series includes an original translation with translational and text-critical notes; overviews of the historical, critical, and literary evolution of the text; an outline of major themes and topics; a verse-by-verse commentary; treatment of competing scholarly theories; historical background; and photographs, illustrations, and maps of artifacts and places associated with biblical figures and sites. Depending on the size and complexity of the book, some are covered in more than one volume.

The series has produced over 100 titles since the release of the first volume in the early 1960's. Despite boasting at least one volume on every book of the Hebrew Bible, New Testament, and Deuterocanon/Apocrypha, the series remains a work in progress. Revisions and replacements of earlier works continue to be released, and at least a half-dozen volumes are currently under contract or in production.

Anchor Bible Dictionary

The Anchor Bible Dictionary contains more than 6,000 entries from 800 international scholars. It has illustrations and line-art throughout, and is also available for download from Logos Bible Software or Accordance Bible Software. The "Dictionary" includes articles on the Dead Sea Scrolls, early Jewish-Christian relations, the historical Jesus, sociological and literary methods of biblical criticism, feminist hermeneutics, and numerous entries on archaeological sites, as well as bibliographies with citations listed individually at the end of each article.

Anchor Bible Reference Library

The Anchor Bible Reference Library is an open-ended series composed of more than thirty separate volumes with information about anthropology, archaeology, ecology, geography, history, languages, literature, philosophy, religions, and theology, among others.

Works in the Anchor Yale Bible Commentary series

As of 2021, the Anchor Yale Bible Commentary series include the following volumes (NB: the volumes are arranged by their assigned series number, which differs at points from the standard canonical orders):

Hebrew Bible / Old Testament

  454 pages.
 In production:  (2 volumes expected)
  656 pages.
  865 pages.
 In production:  (2 volumes expected)
  1085 pages.
  656 pages.
  720 pages.
  544 pages.
  624 pages.
  480 pages.
 In production:  (2 volumes expected)
  608 pages.
  376 pages.
  600 pages.
 In production:
  592 pages.
 In production:
  216 pages.
  175 pages.
 Replaced:  168 pages.
  192 pages.
  768 pages.
  240 pages.
  504 pages.
  576 pages.
  576 pages.
  408 pages.
  544 pages.
  Replaced:  336 pages.
  608 pages.
  312 pages.
  360 pages.
 In production:  504 pages.
  507 pages.
  384 pages.
  432 pages.
  544 pages.
 257 pages.
  720 pages.
  704 pages.
  448 pages.
  544 pages.
  432 pages.
  368 pages.
  304 pages.
  524 pages.
  960 pages.
  672 pages.
  656 pages.
  416 pages.
  372 pages.
  368  pages.
  360 pages.
  720 pages.
  1024 pages.
  384 pages.
  272 pages.
  336 pages.
  720 pages.
  464 pages.
  312 pages.
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  416 pages.
  192 pages.
  576 pages.
  864 pages.
  480 pages.

New Testament

  576 pages.
  592 pages.
  Replaced:  744 pages.
  672 pages.
  864 pages.
  848 pages.
  544 pages.
  688 pages.
  840 pages.
  824 pages.
  Replaced:  468 pages.
  688 pages.
  Replaced:  408 pages.
  648 pages.
  640 pages.
  832 pages.
  608 pages.
  832 pages.
  464 pages.
  849 pages.
  552 pages.
  138 pages.
  384 pages.
  512 pages.
  640 pages.
  Replaced:  312 pages.
  264 pages.
  608 pages.
  1200 pages.
  300 pages.
  528 pages.
  928 pages.

Apocrypha / Deuterocanon
  624 pages.
  288 pages.
  368 pages.
  592 pages.
  592 pages.
  496 pages.
  352 pages.
  360 pages.
  384 pages.
  278 pages.

Works in the Anchor Yale Bible Reference Library
Works in the Anchor Yale Bible Reference Library include:

  - (in preparation)

  - (in preparation)

See also
 List of Biblical commentaries

References

External links
 Yale University Press: The Anchor Yale Bible Series (publisher's page)
 New York Times article on the Series

Biblical commentaries
Series of non-fiction books

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NDT of Composites 2019
Motif Seattle
30 April - 2 May 2019
2019 will see the NDT of Composites conference move to downtown Seattle! Focusing on the ever-expanding use of composite materials across several industries, this conference will feature cutting-edge presentations and an exhibit floor featuring the latest in products and services!
This program will provide the opportunity for information exchange on existing, new and developing methods of NDT for composite materials and fabrication techniques including: Advances in composite NDT technology or methods; NDT of new product forms; In-process NDT; NDT of composites used in commercial, marine, space and Launch Vehicle applications.
Download our conference brochure!
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Exhibits
Welcome Reception with Exhibitors
Room: Seattle Ballroom
Presenting author(s):
Co-Authors:
Room: Seattle Ballroom | 5:00 PM Tuesday, April 30, 2019
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM | Technical Session
Keynote: Message from the ASNT President - Scott Cargill
Mr Scott P Cargill
MISTRAS Group Inc
Mr Scott P Cargill, MISTRAS Group Inc
Room: Emerald III
Presenting author(s): Mr Scott P Cargill
Room: Emerald III | 8:30 AM Wednesday, May 1, 2019
NDE Methods and Capabilities Handbook – Reducing the Development and Certification Timeline for Composite Materials and Structures
Presenter(s): Ms Patricia A Howell
Presenting author(s): Ms Patricia A Howell
Composite structures are often difficult to inspect due to the anisotropic nature of the material systems and the range of flaws and defects that can arise in the manufacturing process. NASA's Advanced Composites Project, a public-private partnership between government, universities and industry, seeks to address improved methods, tools, and protocols to reduce the development and certification timeline for composite materials and structures. The rapid inspection of composites is one of the three focused research areas of the project. One deliverable of the project is to develop an NDE Methods and Capabilities Handbook. This Handbook provides a publically available guidance document that facilitates the selection of appropriate NDE techniques and provides recommended protocols for detecting and characterizing common flaw types in solid laminate polymer matrix composite (PMC) structures. The Handbook will reduce the time required to develop qualified inspection processes for composite aircraft structures during the development, certification, and manufacturing phases by providing a reference that helps minimize trial and error and provides guidance on best practices, techniques, and settings, for specific flaw types and geometries. The Handbook will include an NDE Guidance Matrix that provides an applicability rating for NDE techniques as they apply to given flaw types. NDE techniques will include, but is not limited to ultrasound, laser based ultrasound, infrared thermography, and x-ray CT. Flaw types will include, but are not limited to porosity, delamination, voids, AFP defects and impact damage. The Handbook will contain details that support the applicability rating including, but not limited to, specimen details, inspection parameters, data analysis techniques, inspection efficiency (speed & cost), and limitations. This presentation will describe key Handbook activities with examples of the techniques and flaw types examined by the Advanced Composite Consortium members.
Introduction of USAF Depot NDI Data Fusion Collection Tools to Improve AC Structural Integrity
Presenter(s): Mr Ward A Fong
Presenting author(s): Mr Ward A Fong
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM | Exhibits
AM - Break with Exhibitors
Room: Seattle Ballroom | 10:00 AM Wednesday, May 1, 2019
PAUT
Automated and Semi-Automated PAUT Inspection of Composites
Presenter(s): Mr Borja Lopez
Presenting author(s): Mr Borja Lopez
Room: Emerald III | 10:30 AM Wednesday, May 1, 2019
This paper compares a camera encoded semi-automated system and an automated robotic system using the same PAUT instrumentation and software. The paper provides information on detection capabilities, inspection speeds, setup, ease-of-use, and investment costs for each solution.
3D Visualization of Multi-Axis PAUT Probe Scanning: Application to Composite Materials
Presenter(s): Mr Francois Mainguy
Presenting author(s): Mr Francois Mainguy
Co-Authors: Mr Francois Lauzon
Phased array scanning of composites is often performed on complex surfaces. The probe is typically moved by a multi-axis robot, or manually operated. When manually operated, the probe position and orientation can be encoded by a CMM arm or a camera system. In all these cases, a multi-axis real-time position is provided along with the ultrasound data, and the aim is to map the data adequately on the complex surface. Several solutions were developed in the last 20 years. A new solution is presented, allowing a very powerful mapping of the 2D and 3D data. A new parallel, collaborative workflow is proposed, running on PC and on portable instrumentation, based on a new 3D visualization engine to improve the clarity and reliability of the inspection.
Phased-Array UT Inspection-Method Development for Composite-Bonded Pi Joints in Aerospace Components
Presenter(s): Mr Thomas R Jenkins »
Mr Thomas R Jenkins
Bachelor's Electrical Engineering, Senior Applications specialist for Sensor Networks been in industry for over 20 years specializing in Phased Array applications and probe design.
Presenting author(s): Mr Thomas R Jenkins »
Co-Authors: Mr Bruce A Pellegrino
This paper will cover of development of a phased-array UT technique targeted at improving probability of detection (POD), coverage and inspection productivity of composite bonded Pi joints. It compares three approaches to conquer the practical issues around acoustic coupling with potentially irregular Pi joint surfaces. The approaches will be discussed including actual CIVA 3D modeling, CAD mechanical models of the devices, and the use of 3D printing techniques in the coupling schemes. UT data of actual scanned Pi-Joint components will be covered in the paper.
There are some presentation materials available for download. In order to download the materials, you must be logged in and registered for the event.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Lunch
Lunch with Exhibitors
Room: Seattle Ballroom | 12:00 PM Wednesday, May 1, 2019
IR/Shearography
Low Cost High Resolution Transient Thermography Imaging Based on Equivalent Wave Field Transform
Presenter(s): Dr Meir Gershenson
Presenting author(s): Dr Meir Gershenson
Room: Emerald III | 2:00 PM Wednesday, May 1, 2019
Thermal propagation follow diffusion equation. As such interpretation of images isn't simple. Using equivalent wave field transform one can transform from diffusive propagation into wave field. Interpretation of wave field propagation is well developed field. The application of the transform results in sharper reflections with time delay proportional to the distance. Further improvement in lateral and depth resolution can be achieved by use of back projection commonly used to invert wave data with simple geometry. I have built a prototype unit based on low cost smart phone thermal imager and quartz halogen light bulbs. The system was tested on traditional flat bottom hole test sample of polycarbonate plate and on carbon composite samples. Additional data of composite sample with Teflon inserts was obtained from Opgal. The images are superior to the common techniques in use. Flat bottom hole with aspect ratio of 1:1 are easily detected. Artificial damage locate at the depth of the 6th carbon mat was detected. Anisotropy of the thermal conductivity due to the carbon matt in carbon composite was observed and accounted for in the back projection inversion. The transform and the back projection calculations are very efficient and took four second each on laptop computer without the use of graphic processor unit.
Application of Flash Pulse Thermography to Ceramic Matrix Composites at GE Aviation
Presenter(s): Mr Christopher Uhl »
Mr Christopher Uhl
Chris has over 12 years of experience working in areas of IR Thermography. One key focus area has been technology transfer from GE Global Research to GE Aviation. At GE Aviation he developed flash/pulse NDT inspections for several products including the first production qualified applications. He developed evaluation techniques beneficial to product development for numerous components and has been involved in several special projects involving thermal measurement with applications of induction and friction induced heating. Additionally, he worked with a team to develop thermal evaluation methods cooling hole inspection applications. Prior to GE Chris participated in research and technology development in the method of vibrothermography at Iowa State Center for NDE.
Presenting author(s): Mr Christopher Uhl »
New Ceramic Matrix Composite (CMC) material systems in use at GE Aviation spurred the advancement of inspections methods to go along with the new materials. Flash pulse inspection was used extensively during the material development to better understand how material processing parameters affected the finished material. In the last few years these materials have moved from development to full scale production requiring the qualification of new inspection techniques to meet quality control requirements. Flash pulse thermography addresses many of the inspection challenges in CMCs however it was not in wide-spread use at GE Aviation prior to these applications. The method capability had to be quantified before it could be implemented for production quality assurance. This presentation will review the successful application of flash pulse thermography to complex shape CMC laminates. The primary examples are from Passport 20 Oxide-Oxide exhaust however the method has also been applied to parts manufactured with the SiC-SiC material systems and is applicable to other CMCs. Application examples will be presented along with some of the challenges and solutions that were deployed. The fundamentals of how the inspection works and the defect types that are evaluated will be introduced. An example of how a defect is detected and evaluated to determine the type will also be presented. Finally, some of the benefits and trade offs of this technique will be discussed.
The Inspection and Characterization of Carbon Fiber Composites With Thermal Shearography
Presenter(s): Mr John W Newman
Presenting author(s): Mr John W Newman
Shearography is a full field NDT technique using an imaging interferometric capable of quantitative measurement of surface deformations as small as 2 nm.Using thermal stressing as the loading mechanism shearography has demonstrated exceptional sensitivity to internal anomalies and damage to carbon fiber laminates and honeycomb sandwich panels. This paper summarizes an investigation of shearography for damage in these structure types and compares results where applicable with UT C-Scan 1MHz TTU and the BondMaster in Pitch Catch with 5629 PHV Probe. The results demonstrate shearography can have a sensitivity equal or better than C-Scan for the components and materials evaluated. A novel dual channel duplex shearography system is also discussed providing full thickness resolution of anomalies in thick laminates.
First developed in the mid 1980's, shearography has been highly developed by the authors' team for nondestructive testing of aerospace, marine, automotive and architectural composites.
This paper will also provide by way of background:
• Shearography NDT Theory
• Shearography NDT for delamination, disbonds cracks and wrinkled fibers,
• Applications: aerospace composites, launch vehicle and spacecraft
structures, marine composites
Neutron/X- Radiography
Non-Destructive Evaluation and Inspection of Composite Materials using Thermal and Fast Neutron Imaging
Presenter(s): Mr Michael J Taylor »
Mr Michael J Taylor
Phoenix LLC
Michael Taylor is the neutron radiography product manager for Phoenix LLC. He earned his doctoral degree in Nuclear Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His focus is on development and optimization of neutron imaging systems and applicable detectors to provide high-throughput, high-quality neutron radiographs. Michael is also a technical lead for the Phoenix Nuetron Imaging Center, providing fast and thermal neutron computed tomography, as well as industrial X-ray CT services.
Presenting author(s): Mr Michael J Taylor »
Phoenix LLC has developed, demonstrated, and deployed several neutron radiography systems for non-destructive testing using neutron radiography for commercial, aerospace, and military applications, among others. Neutron imaging a unique, powerful technique that identifies defects in materials where other NDT methods such as X-ray, ultrasound, Eddy-current testing, etc. will not suffice due to limiting densities, material composition and surface imperfections. A brief overview of neutron imaging, Phoenix's current imaging systems, as well as the next generation system under construction, will be presented. Phoenix has recently performed several successful studies using neutron radiography for the inspection of composite materials, two such case studies will be presented examples. The first study investigates composite matrix ceramics with systematic uneven boron nitride coatings applied during fabrication were readily identified, which were completely transparent to all other NDT methods. The second case study investigates uptake of aqueous gadolinium solutions into ceramics was demonstrated as an application of NDT for the removal process of ceramic cores from high-temperature aircraft turbine blades. New applications will also be presented with an emphasis on the identification of otherwise undetected indications in such composite materials using the unique features of neutron imaging. These applications include: delamination of layers of depleted nuclear fuel plates, gas diffusion and void creation in high-temperature carbon fibers, dis-bonding of adhesives and crack formation in aircraft de-icing boots, and void creation in the curing process of resins and epoxies.
Three-dimensional Radiographic Imaging of Complex Structures (TRICS)
Presenter(s): Dr Eric Gans
Presenting author(s): Dr Eric Gans
Co-Authors: Mr Victor Grubsky, Mr Tom Nielsen, Mr Keith Shoemaker, Mr Volodymyr Romanov, Mr Frank Zahiri
Physical Optics Corporation (POC) has developed an automatic, three-dimensional (3D) Compton scattering imaging system for in-situ, nondestructive inspection (NDI) of large structures. Called Three-dimensional Radiographic Imaging of Complex Structures (TRICS), the system provides accurate detection and identification, and precise 3D localization/measurement of possible disbonds, core and skin defects including corrosion, and fluid intrusions. The system is based on a POC-developed high-contrast Compton imaging tomography technique, optimized for NDI of these structures, and POC-patented X-ray imaging optics. TRICS is a low-dose, in-field, noncontact system that allows for inspection while imaging from only one side. This allows for application to a variety of complex forms and structural locations that are often difficult to access and thus challenging to effectively inspect. The technology is currently at TRL-6/7 and has been used to evaluate a variety of material types including honeycomb sandwich structures and multilayer aluminum/composite structures with complex geometries found in aircraft, spacecraft as well as infrastructure such as oil/gas pipelines. Recent results have demonstrated the ability to not only identify and image (in 3D) structural defects but also measure and quantify materials loss due to corrosion (as low as 2%). In addition, the sensitivity of the system allows for differentiation of different type of liquid intrusions such as fresh or salt water, oil or other organic liquids. TRICS technology has garnered interest in a variety of commercial and military communities with current efforts supported by the US Air Force for maintenance depots application. Prior efforts have been supported by NASA and the Department of Energy among others.
Laser/Acoustography Methods
Novel Laser-Based Non-Contact Ultrasound Testing Method
Presenter(s): Dr Balthasar Fischer »
Dr Balthasar Fischer
XARION Laser Acoustics GmbH
Balthasar Fischer is a physicist and musician. Balthasar hold a PhD in Laser Physics from the Vienna University of Technology. He is the founder of the company XARION Laser Acoustics. XARION is based in Vienna, Austria, and provides solutions for laser-ultrasound testing and acoustic process Control.
Presenting author(s): Dr Balthasar Fischer »
Co-Authors: Mr Wolfgang Rohringer, Mr Ryan Sommerhuber, Mr Nils Panzer, Mr Igor V Ivakhnenko, Mr Clint Thomson
Room: Emerald III | 8:00 AM Thursday, May 2, 2019
The strong acoustic absorption in carbon fiber composites, foam and honeycomb structures can be a challenge for conventional ultrasound inspection. In order to improve coupling, a fluid such as water is typically used to enhance acoustic impedance matching. This necessity for water coupling may be impractical for inspecting large structures and rough surfaces and may not be allowed with open-core honeycomb material. We present a novel contact-free ultrasonic method for testing these scenarios: a short laser pulse is directed on the material's surface, thereby exciting an ultrasonic shock wave without causing ablation. For signal detection, an optical ultrasound microphone is used that utilizes a detection laser internal to the microphone; notably, it is not directed on the sample surface. This makes the technology apt for testing rough surfaces, in contrast to conventional laser ultrasound, where a smooth surface condition is crucial to reduce laser scatter and to obtain a good signal. On the other hand, the frequency range of the presented detection approach is limited to approximately 2MHz, due to the strong absorption of high frequencies in air. However, recent testing on aircraft composite materials has shown the microphone to be effective in detecting programmed defects and porosity in the MHz and sub-MHz frequency band. When compared to air-coupled piezoelectric detection method, the optical microphone achieves higher sensitivity and superior spatial resolution of the material structure and defects. Scan results of carbon fiber and glass fiber honeycomb sandwich plates will be presented.
Imaging of Structure in CFRP Composites with Laser-Ultrasonics: New Tools to Evaluate Heat Damage and Wrinkles
Presenter(s): Dr Ivan Pelivanov
Presenting author(s): Dr Ivan Pelivanov
Co-Authors: Mr Lukasz Ambrozinski, Mr Matthew O'Donnell
Carbon-fiber reinforced plastics (CFRP) are increasingly used for structures manufacturing. They must meet the highest safety requirements and must be inspected both in production and in the field. Visualization of large defects in composites have been demonstrated with many methods, but quantitative evaluation of the material structure performance is still a challenge. Although X-ray tomography can overcome this challenge, it is very time and money consuming and can only image small samples. Recent developments in non-contact fiber-optic detection [I. Pelivanov et al., J. Appl. Phys. 115 (2014)] have enabled high-resolution laser-ultrasound (LU) imaging of CFRPs in a fully non-contact manner [I. Pelivanov et al., Photoacoustics 4 (2016)]. Due to the broad bandwidth and high sensitivity of a recently developed fiber-optic Sagnac interferometer, LU images providing sub-ply resolution can probe the details of CFRP structures. Here we report our recent results on the evaluation of heat damage and detection of wrinkles in CFRP composites based on high-resolution LU images and signal processing techniques adopted from the medical ultrasound (US) field. To assess heat damage in composites we exploit the fact that a chemical degradation of the epoxy matrix alters the structural periodicity, which can be locally tracked with a mean characteristic frequency estimate. This method was originally applied in Doppler ultrasound widely used in biomedical field. To efficiently image wrinkles, we used a correlation based 'tilt', directional filtering technique derived from US strain imaging [L. Huang et al., IEEE Tran UFFC 56 (2009)].
Acoustography NDE: A Simpler, Faster Ultrasonic Inspection of Composites
Presenter(s): Dr Jaswinder S Sandhu
Presenting author(s): Dr Jaswinder S Sandhu
General NDT
Projection Thermography of Large-Scale Composite Structures
Presenter(s): Dr Steven M Shepard
Presenting author(s): Dr Steven M Shepard
In recent years, thermography has gained wide acceptance as a primary method for NDT of polymer composite structures in both manufacturing and maintenance applications. In a typical inspection, an excitation source and IR camera are placed in close proximity to the target. The size of the inspection area is limited by the camera optics and pixel density relative to the minimum detectable flaw size requirement for a particular application (ASTM E2582-14 recommends that a minimum of 9 contiguous pixels cover the flaw), and the ability of the excitation to provide sufficient energy to the test piece. A typical inspection area for thermography is ~1 ft2 for a camera with 640 x 512 pixels. Inspection of large structures is accomplished by moving the camera and excitation source over the part, either manually or assisted by a robot or gantry, in a grid pattern of 1 ft2 cells, and then stitching the results together in software after appropriate signal processing has been performed. In an alternative configuration, Large-Scale Large-Area Thermography (LASLAT), optical energy is projected onto the part from a large standoff distance (~12 ft) and the camera optics are selected so that an inspection area ~20" x 15" can be inspected with spatial resolution and depth range that matches or exceeds the performance of a close proximity flash thermography system for detection of FOD, delamination and moisture ingress. Inspection of large structures is accomplished with the apparatus in a single position while the projected field of view is scanned over the entire part using only pan and tilt degrees of freedom.
Research Developments in Non-Invasive Measurement Systems for Aerospace Composite Structures at NASA
Presenter(s): Mr Daniel Perey
Presenting author(s): Mr Daniel Perey
Room: Emerald III | 10:15 AM Thursday, May 2, 2019
The use of composite materials continues to increase in the aerospace community due to the potential benefits of reduced weight, increased strength, and manufacturability. Ongoing work at NASA involves the use of the large-scale composite structures for spacecraft (payload shrouds, cryotanks, crew modules, etc). NASA is also working to enable both the use and sustainment of composites in commercial aircraft structures. One key to the successful deployment and sustainment of these large composite structures is the rapid, in situ characterization of a wide range of potential defects that may occur anytime during the vehicle's life. Additionally, in many applications it is necessary to monitor changes in these materials over the life of the vehicle. Quantitative characterization through Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE) of defects such as reduced bond strength, microcracking, and delamination damage due to impact, are of particular interest. This paper will present an overview of NASA's applications of advanced aerospace composites as well as the NDE technologies being developed for their characterization and sustainment. The approaches presented include investigation of conventional, guided wave, and phase sensitive ultrasonic methods, infrared thermography and x-ray CT techniques for NDE. Finally, use of simulation tools for optimizing and validating these techniques will also be discussed.
Simulating Ultrasonic BScan Imaging of Tapered Composites Using Cloud Based FEA
Presenter(s): Mr Jeff Dobson
Presenting author(s): Mr Jeff Dobson
Carbon Fibre Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) composite components pose a challenge for ultrasonic Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) inspections due to their anisotropic material properties and often complex morphologies. Both aspects can detrimentally affect inspection performance due to ultrasonic waves being scattered, refracted and mode-converted as they pass through the component. Time domain Finite Element Analysis (FEA) can simulate this behaviour but has traditionally been too computationally expensive a solution for NDT, where many hundreds of simulations are required to reconstruct a full inspection. However, the advent of cloud computing allows 1000s of FEA simulations to be executed in parallel, enabling full BScans of CFRP components to be constructed in economical timeframes. We demonstrate the use of cloud based time domain FEA to generate full BScan images of tapered CFRP components. Component structures were created directly from ply layup specifications, simplifying the generation of complex 3D structures. All generated models include geometric details such as varying ply orientation, inter ply resin layers, ply drops and defects. 2D Simulations were executed in parallel, allowing a BScan inspection of over 100 individual measurements to be constructed in under 10 minutes. Further simulations were also performed in full 3D to include realistic 3D defects. Results show the difficulty of penetrating thick CFRP tapers, due to refraction and scattering in the composite. As expected, delaminations typically produce stronger indications than porosity. However, the angle of the delamination relative to the beam is shown to be critical, with delaminations not perpendicular to the axis proving difficult to detect.
Latest enhancements in Non-Destructive Testing of composite materials
Presenter(s): Mr Agata Surowiec
Presenting author(s): Mr Agata Surowiec
Out-of-autoclave materials have long been an established material system for secondary structural applications; however, recent advancements in material properties allow for more advanced structural applications. Even though certain out-of-autoclave properties have achieved parity with autoclaved cured materials, out-of-autoclave materials are cured at reduced temperatures and pressures resulting in less compaction and homogeneity. The consequence is extraneous ultrasonic signals, due to internal reflections and refractions that cause attenuation, potentially masking defects leading to unidentifiable indications. Advanced algorithms were developed to improve the signal to noise ratio between constituents of similar acoustic impedance in bonded out-of-autoclave carbon fiber reinforced polymer assemblies. Conventional ultrasonic nondestructive testing techniques and analysis software cannot consistently achieve signal to noise ratios that meet quantifiable rejection thresholds of accurately sized peel ply inserts at the bonded interface of composite assemblies. Ultrasonic pulse echo with full waveform capture was used to inspect a reference standard with peel ply inserts placed between the adhesive and three-dimensional-woven fabric preform. The ultrasonic signal was produced by a 64 element array transducer with a central frequency of 2.8 MHz. Waveform post-acquisition analysis with post processing software was used to analyze and enhance the signal response between the peel ply and the bondline resulting in the final algorithm. To verify the results, the signal to noise ratio of each insert was calculated for both the raw and processed data. As the measure of detectability, the method relies on principles of statistical measurement to provide an industry standard signal to noise response of 3:1.
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Ultrasonics/NDT of Bonds
Nondestructive Detection of Weak Bonds in Composite Structures Using Quantitative Percussion Diagnostics (QPD)
Presenter(s): Mr James Earthman
Presenting author(s): Mr James Earthman
Co-Authors: Mr Scott Poveromo
Room: Seattle Ballroom | 1:00 PM Thursday, May 2, 2019
Conventional nondestructive testing (NDT) techniques used to detect defects in composites are not able to determine intact bond integrity within a composite structure and are costly to use on large and complex shaped surfaces. To overcome current NDT limitations, a new technology was utilized based on quantitative percussion diagnostics (QPD) to better quantify bond quality in fiber reinforced composite materials. Experimental results indicate that this technology is capable of detecting 'kiss' bonds (very low adhesive shear strength) caused by the application of release agents on the bonding surfaces between flat composite laminates. Specifically, the local value of the probe force (force returned to the probe after impact) was observed to be lower for the release coated panels. Experimental results were compared to results from finite element analysis (FEA) models to better understand the effect of bond strength on the visco-elastic behavior of the laminates during percussion testing. This comparison shows how a lower quality bond leads to a reduction in the percussion force by biasing strains to the percussion tested side of the structure. FEA results were also used to estimate the spatial resolution and reduction in bond stiffness that would be detectable using QPD. The present model predicted that weak bond areas larger than 13 mm x 13 mm should be resolvable when the bond stiffness is reduced to 5% of its nominal value.
Advances in Linear Array Ultrasonic Testing of Composites
Presenter(s): Mr John D Register
Presenting author(s): Mr John D Register
Room: Emerald III | 1:30 PM Thursday, May 2, 2019
Manual Ultrasonic testing (UT) continues to Bridge the gap between portable Ultrasonic Equipment and large Automated equipment. Ultrasonic equipment also needs to be designed for the inspection of Composite materials and not borrow Ultrasonic technologies that were developed for Steel angle beam testing. New Linear Array equipment along with array scanners are now available that were developed for Ultrasonic Composite Inspection. By using linear Array Ultrasonic equipment this solves three main issues with UT of Composites; first we need to only have linear array available on portable UT equipment, this helps remove the complexity of using a traditional Phased Array Ultrasonic Flaw detector for composite detection. Second by using only linear array ultrasonic testing mode, this may take away the need of an additional 80 hours of PAUT required training. Third; Software that is developed for one use in the case of linear Array testing of Composite allows the manufacturer to focus on the tools that are needed for the technician to evaluate and asses scans for acceptance. This paper will address Linear Array testing of Composites, defects that occur in composites and their relationship for linear array testing. We will also review equipment for linear array testing and Software that can be used specifically for Ultrasonic testing of Composites. This paper is intended for NDT Technicians, Engineers and Quality Management that want to lean more about NDT of Composites and New emerging technologies in this field.
Detection of Unacceptable Features in Manufactured Composites Parts Using Ultrasonic Coda Wave Comparison Technique
Presenter(s): Dr Thomas Schumacher
Presenting author(s): Dr Thomas Schumacher
Co-Authors: Mr Ali Hafiz, Dr Qiang Wang
Many industrially manufactured parts for cars, airplanes, and pressure vessels are made of composite materials such as glass fiber reinforced polymers (GFRP). During manufacturing, quality control (QC) is used to detect the parts that contain damage or deviate from the target geometry. This research explores the ultrasonic coda wave comparison technique as a means to detect unacceptable parts. In the proposed approach, an ultrasonic signal collected from a manufactured part is compared to a signal that was collected from an acceptable reference part. A pitch-catch setup was used in this research consisting of one transmitting and one receiving ultrasonic transducer. The two ultrasonic signals, including the coda portion, are compared using a similarity parameter. The coda portion has been found extremely sensitive to small damage with a size that is well below the wavelength of the used ultrasonic pulse. This presentation provides an overview of the proposed approach and discusses some preliminary laboratory work on a small GFRP plate to demonstrate its potential.
Predicting Bond Performance of Composites Through Non-Destructive Testing
Presenter(s): Ms Brooke Campbell
Presenting author(s): Ms Brooke Campbell
In aerospace manufacturing, the successful creation of adhesively bonded primary composite structures hinges on being able to control bond surfaces and predict bond reliability. Surface preparation is a critical aspect prior to bonding, requiring a non-destructive evaluation to verify and characterize acceptable composite surfaces. Traditional methods for evaluating composite surfaces, such as dyne inks and water break tests, can be subjective and destructive or otherwise inappropriate for a manufacturing environment. An alternative non-destructive method for determining surface energy is achieved via water contact angle measurements. X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) is a surface sensitive technique for characterizing the top 10 angstroms of a surface. Water contact angle measurements also probes this uppermost layer. Quantitative results, as determined by XPS, directly correlate with contact angle measurements and therefore also with surface energy. XPS verifies the use of water contact angle measurements to predict bond performance. This presentation will discuss the use of water contact angle measurements to reliably and objectively characterize composite surfaces with regard to surface preparation and predict adhesion in bond performance.
NDE for Composite Manufacturing: A view of the present and future opportunities
Presenter(s): Dr Gary E Georgeson
Presenting author(s): Dr Gary E Georgeson
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Q: Can a transient variable be serialized in any way? I faced this question in an interview. Please help me to find the answer. The question was Can a transient variable be serialized in any way?

A: static and transient fields are not serialized by default.
However they can be serialized if

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*the same object is accessible via a serialized field.

*the object is serialized in a readObject/writeObject or readExternalizable/writeExternalizable.

*you are using a different serialization library with different rules (I don't know any which serializes static fields, though I have written such a library by mistake once)

Usually a field is made transient to mean it shouldn't be serialized, though sometimes it might be because

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*the type is not Serializable

*you don't want to use the default Serialization.

A: Recently in an interview I was also asked this question and here what I answered
Yes, transient member can be serialized. We need to do following to acheive same:

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*Make your non-serialisable field transient

*In writeObject(), first call defaultWriteObject() on the stream to
store all the non-transient fields, then call other methods to
serialize the individual properties of your non-serializable object.

*In readObject(), first call defaultReadObject() on the stream to read
back all the non-transient fields, then call other methods
(corresponding to the ones you added to writeObject) to deserialise
your non-serializable object.

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Lottery officials said a single ticket matched the winning numbers for the $429 million jackpot.
The winning $429 million Powerball ticket was sold at a 7-Eleven in Trenton, New Jersey, lottery officials said.
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"Everybody wants a chance to win some money, man."
Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and 44 states all participate in Powerball. The odds of winning this jackpot were one in 292.2 million. The winning ticket numbers were 5-25-26-44-66 and the Powerball number was 9. The winner, if choosing the one-time cash payout, would take home $284 million. This is the largest payout since January, when it was a record of $1.6 billion.


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Coombs buckles under the weight of legislation
Leicester-based Coombs Quality Bakery has blamed a high street downturn and the burden of legislation after calling in the administrators on July 3. The third-generation company closed five of its 17 shops immediately after calling in the administrators, but hopes to sell the remaining outlets and the central bakery as a going concern.
MD Guy Coombs told British Baker the less profitable shops had been closed, with 59 redundancies, but the rest of the business is continuing to trade. He said: "There has been a great deal of interest from a number of sources and we are very positive of getting a sale for the remaining business in its entirety, saving 160 jobs."
Coombs said he had been forced to call in administrators after facing mounting problems over the last 12 months. Sales had been hit by a downturn on the high street and an increase in competition as "everyone and his brother" moved into selling filled rolls and sandwiches, he said.
However, the biggest problem for the company was the burden of legislation, he said. "We can't concentrate on being bakers any more," he commented. "We have to deal with so much paperwork, food safety legislation, employment law and due diligence. We are a small business – too small to employ someone specifically to manage the legislation."
Coombs Quality Bakery was set up by Guy Coombs' grandfather and had been due to celebrate its 60th anniversary this year.
Neil Money and Neil Gibson of CBA Insolvency Practitioners have been appointed joint administrators.


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Home Research Harry Gentle Research Centre Robert Dixon
Robert Dixon
Ancestor's last name
Arrival in Queensland
Cockfield, Durham, England
Camperdown Cemetery, Sydney
Place of residence in Queensland
Margaret Sibly
Place Married
Moreton Bay (1st couple married in Moreton Bay)
Robert Dixon, surveyor and explorer, arrived at Moreton Bay in 1839. He	surveyed Brisbane
Town and created the first map in 1840. Dixon moved to Toongabbie on the outskirts of
Sydney in 1842. He died in Sydney in 1858 at the age of 58.
In 1821 Robert Dixon arrived in Van Diemen's Land with his brother George. In 1826 Dixon sold his land holdings to his brother and moved to Sydney, where he was appointed assistant surveyor in the Surveyor-General's Department. He explored new territory and conducted many surveys in the southern regions of New South Wales.
In 1839 Robert Dixon was engaged to survey the Moreton Bay district. He set sail from Sydney on 29 April 1839 with two assistants, Granville Stapylton and James Warner and 21convicts. Valuable equipment, horses, supplies, stores and a small boat were to be shipped to Brisbane Town at the same time, but much of it failed to arrive. Dixon's party were still waiting for them to arrive 7 months later.
On 24 July 1839, the Reverend J.C. S. Handt married Robert Dixon and Margaret Sibley at Brisbane Town. Both were free settlers.
Dixon's first undertaking was to send an extensive report to Governor Sir George Gipps on the German Mission Station at Zion Hill (now Nundah). From a base camp at Eagle Farm the party began work on a plan for Brisbane Town. Dixon proceeded to conduct a trigonometrical survey to produce a map of the settlement.
Stapylton and his convict assistants were camped in the bush near Mt Lindsay on 31 May 1840 when they were attacked by Aborigines. Staplylton and the convict William Tuck were murdered. Tuck was buried on site and the body of Stapylton was brought back to the settlement for burial.
Dixon was promoted to the rank of surveyor in 1840, but was relieved of this position in 1842 due to claims of insubordination by Gipps. Shortly afterwards, Dixon moved to Toongabbie on the outskirts of Sydney where he carried on farming up to his return to England in 1846. In England he worked as an inspector on the railway until he moved back to Australia in 1852. Dixon then managed the Grand Monarch Gold Mining Company in the Nundle district of New South Wales but the venture failed.
Dixon's health began to fail and he died on 8 April 1858 at his home in Cumberland Street Sydney.
Robert Dixon : An Early Surveyor
Sydney Mail
Papers and pamphlets
Pioneering surveyors of Moreton Bay District
Fisher, R and Harrison, J.