How can you choose the right tubing or hose for your application the first time and avoid the hassle, frustration, downtime and costs associated with purchasing errors and product returns? In the first part of this article, we discussed tips 1 through 10 tips. We follow up this week with 10 more valuable tips.
How soft or hard should your application's tubing or hose be? Tubing hardness is measured as its durometer, and different scales, namely Shore A, Shore D, and Rockwell R, are commonly used for plastic and rubber materials. The lower the scale number, the softer and more flexible the material will be. For instance, silicone tubing is a very soft, flexible product. A typical hardness rating for it is Shore A50. Polyurethane tubing is not as soft as silicone and can measure between Shore A70 and A95. Harder materials such as nylon and polyethylene are normally measured on the Shore D scale, and actual ratings vary widely due to different material formulations (i.e., high density polyethylene and linear low density polyethylene). Others like polypropylene use the Rockwell R scale.
Flexibility and softness – or hardness – requirements differ greatly between applications, so the needs for your particular job must be carefully considered. In general, softer tubing materials are more flexible, and some may be a bit tacky. Harder products normally offer less friction and can easily glide across the surface of other items. Also, the type of fittings that are needed to make connections changes depending on tubing hardness, as does the necessity for clamps.
Tubing and hose applications can involve high temperatures or electricity, leading to concerns about fire safety and flammability. How about your application? Do you know what will happen to the tubing or hose if it catches on fire? Might it emit fumes? Self-extinguish? Is it non-flammable? It all depends on the material.
Some tubing and hose, such as that made from particular polypropylene formulas, meets burn ratings established by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). Silicone tubing will self-extinguish, and fluoropolymer is non-flammable. Certain silicone and fluoropolymer formulations can withstand temperatures as high as 500°F (260°C) and are frequently used in electrically-associated applications like computers and appliances. But other tubing can release hazardous chemicals when burned. An example is the high-performance synthetic rubber, Viton®. Be sure to consider the likelihood of fire or burning when selecting tubing or hose for your particular application. If your supplier is unable to provide flammability data, evaluate the choices carefully and consider testing the product.
Will your application's tubing or hose transfer critical fluids? Is there reason for you to be concerned with the environmental conditions under which the tubing or hose is manufactured? Or is the application a simple drainage tube that needs to transfer condensation from point A to point B? Applications vary greatly, and the highest quality product available is not always necessary. When the application involves high purity (vaccine manufacture, for example), standards from organizations such as the FDA (Food and Drug Association) and USP (United States Pharmacopoeia) may dictate which tubing and hose materials can be used.
Factors such as leachables (chemicals or additives that can migrate out of the tubing or hose), material and product curing processes, and traceability may be vital. Research the products under consideration and ensure they meet the required standards. When the application's not so critical, you may be able to save money by using tubing or hose that doesn't meet stringent requirements. Relatively inexpensive products like unreinforced PVC or polyurethane tubing perform well in many applications. Be sure to consider products discontinued by a manufacturer, too. They may be acceptable for your application and available at a reduced cost.
Does your application involve water, condensation, or humidity? Tubing and hose materials react to moisture in different ways. Some materials absorb water and other liquids, and that may be unacceptable. Absorption (the penetration into the mass of one substance by another) can cause the tubing to swell, so if the application involves dispensing measured amounts of a fluid, you may actually be getting less than the desired amount. Swelling can affect physical properties such as elasticity and tensile strength. Tubing that absorbs fluids can leach those fluids back into the stream and cause contamination in critical applications. Problems with fitting connections can occur, too, and applications involving a tight fit may be jeopardized.
Materials such as PVC and fluoropolymer have smooth, slick surfaces, leaving less opportunity for fluid adsorption (the process by which molecules of a substance, such as a gas or a liquid, collect on the surface of another substance, such as a solid; the molecules are attracted to the surface but do not enter the solid's minute spaces as in absorption). Other materials like ether-based polyurethane resist attack from moisture and inhibit mold growth. Be sure to check tubing and hose descriptions for information regarding moisture absorption when you believe it could affect your application's performance.
What will travel through the tubing or reinforced hose used in your application? The ingredients of the substance, be it a gas, fluid, powder, or granular material, must be compatible with the tubing or hose you plan to use. An adverse reaction between tubing and the material flowing within it could be disastrous. You don't want a situation where, for instance, an acidic fluid eats its way through the wall of the tubing.
Several tubing materials (PVC, fluoropolymers, Viton®) offer a high degree of chemical resistance and can be used in a wide variety of applications. Others are better suited for simple air transfer or water drains. The ingredients of the tubing or hose can also have an effect on the materials flowing within. Sometimes chemical compounds used in their manufacture can leach out or react with substances. Certain tubing materials like polyurethane are less likely to leach ingredients. Don't forget about other fluids and gases with which the tubing or hose may come in contact. Consider cleaning products that may be used on the exterior or gases that may exist in the same room as the tubing or hose. The chemicals may seem harmless enough, but their effects on particular tubing and hose materials should be investigated. When you're unsure about ingredients being well suited to each other, consult chemical compatibility charts, ask colleagues, and question suppliers to be sure the tubing/hose and the material it will carry will work well together.
If your application involves the movement of tubing or hose against other equipment, you'll need to make sure that both the tubing and the equipment can withstand any abrasion. You'll want to avoid a situation where motion or vibration causes friction between tubing and equipment. But when that's not possible, the tubing material selected must be abrasion resistant. Certain materials like polyurethane and nylon handle abrasion better than others. The materials' properties allow them to naturally withstand repetitive scraping or rubbing. Other materials – silicone, for example – are better suited to applications that do not involve abrasive environments, although options like jacketing and special formulations can make materials acceptable.
Corrosion resistance is another item to consider. Is the liquid in your application acidic? It will need to flow through tubing or hose that can withstand such a chemical formula. PVC is known for its corrosion resistance, as are fluoropolymers like PTFE, FEP, and PFA. Consider, too, the environment the tubing or hose will be in and whether corrosive fluids will come into contact with the tubing or hose. Will anything drip down onto the tubing? Splash up? Might a lubricant used on other parts of the equipment (i.e. metal) affect the tubing?
Do not assume you're aware of every tubing and hose material available. Research each need individually to make sure you're not over- or under-engineering your application. Advances in plastic and rubber development occur frequently, and you should keep yourself informed. Some plastic materials have similar properties and can be substituted for each other, depending on the application. For instance, polypropylene and fluoropolymer tubing often have comparable performance characteristics such as their tensile strength, excellent chemical resistance, and outstanding electrical properties. Polypropylene doesn't have fluoropolymer's wide temperature range, but it can often serve as a less-costly replacement.
Coextrusions – tubing with one material on the interior that's permanently bonded to another on the exterior during the manufacturing process – are another option. When an application requires different performance characteristics for the inside and outside of tubing, coextrusions can often save costs.
Another example of coextruded tubing is polyethylene-lined EVA (ethylene vinyl acetate). Polyethylene tubing is typically a semi-rigid product. The addition of EVA enhances its flexibility and allows its use with economical barb-style fittings. Like Hytrel-lined PVC, this tubing offers different performance characteristics for the inside and outside of the tube – cleanliness inside, flexibility outside. Keeping alternate tubing materials in mind or researching them for a project, whether it's a new one or a retrofit situation, can help hold down costs. Using a material that does more than you need isn't always the best choice.
Does your application involve the use of tubing or hose inside a facility or out of doors? Conditions can vary greatly in either environment, but indoor usage normally offers more predictable surroundings. Temperature and humidity can be monitored and maintained indoors. Ventilation, whether it's automatically operated or controlled by fans that are turned on manually, can be regulated. Lighting is manageable.
Outdoor usage can have particular requirements. The tubing or hose may need to resist temperatures that vary from well below freezing to over 100°F or higher. It may need to handle the effects of rain, wind, and gases like ozone. And regardless of the effects of weather, the tubing's flexibility should remain predictable. Sun exposure is another important consideration. Sunlight and its heat can alter some tubing and hose materials by hardening or discoloring them. Certain materials (polyurethane, for example) and/or colors (black) handle the effects of sunlight and ultraviolet rays better than others. Consider the whole environment in which your tubing or hose will operate when choosing the best product for each application, whether it's indoors or outdoors.
Don't settle for stock products if they don't fulfill your requirement – ask about customization. Can the tubing be made in a different size? Can it be tinted to match your company's identifying colors? Can it be made in a different hardness (durometer)? Can it be molded to fit around a particular design element? Can you get it with fittings and clamps already attached? Can you get 8,000 pieces, each a foot long, with a 4″ slit at one end? Some companies are able (or willing) to sell only full coils of tubing or reinforced hose and offer no alternatives. But you may not know if you don't ask.
Customization can be as simple as a different I.D. (inner diameter) or as complex as color-matched tubing with a static dissipative additive that's printed with temperature limitations and formed into 10 foot retractable coils with a diameter of 5″. Be sure to explore your options when an application calls for a non-stock item. Examples of customized tubing and hose include performance additives, different colors and sizes, in-line cutting, thermal bonding, heat-formed shapes, coiling, printing, overbraiding, and hose assemblies. Keep in mind that minimum quantities and lead times are likely with custom products.
In most cases you'll need to attach your tubing or hose to other equipment. Fittings and clamps come in many different materials – from nylon to PVDF, fluoropolymer to brass – so you can select the best match for your application. You can even build an entire system from one material (polypropylene, nylon, polyethylene, fluoropolymer), which can greatly simplify the upfront work of checking for chemical compatibility. When using different tubing and fitting materials, remember that the two materials must be suited to each other and must both work well in your application. Pressure and temperature also need to be considered.
In general, softer tubing like PVC, polyurethane, and silicone work best with barb style fittings. Barbed fittings are inserted into the tubing, which stretches to grip the barbs and form a seal. They are available in plastic or metal in a variety of styles and may be used repeatedly or for single uses. Clamps are typically needed when barbed fittings are used, and they, too, come in various styles and materials. Some can be applied by hand, while others require the use of screw drivers or hand tools. Harder tubing materials such as polyethylene, polypropylene, and nylon are better suited to push-to-connect and compression fittings. Unlike barbed fittings, these types grip the exterior of the tubing. O-rings and/or the fitting's surfaces seal the tubing ends for leak-free connections. In the case of a hose assembly with a permanently-attached, stainless steel barbed fitting, a collar is typically used. The collar acts like a clamp by putting pressure on the hose, sealing it to the fitting on the hose's interior. The attachment is done by trained personnel using special equipment. Your fitting and clamp choices will be determined primarily by your application, but be sure to do the research needed to determine which material and style will work best.
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It can be challenging to make sure that you have covered all the bases during the tubing and hose selection process. Have you considered all the elements involved with the application? Temperatures, chemicals, pressures, flexibility needs? Have you ever ordered hundreds, even thousands, of feet of plastic tubing or reinforced hose and then found it wasn't the best product for your application?
This article on Top 20 Tubing & Hose Buying Tips can help avoid the downtime, costs, and frustration involved with ordering the wrong tubing or hose. The tips highlight details that can be overlooked, present questions to ask your supplier, and suggest research you can do to help avoid buying errors.
In this first part, we present Tips 1 through 10; check back next week for tips 11 through 20.
You may need to know if the tubing or hose under consideration is manufactured with FDA (Food and Drug Administration), NSF (National Sanitation Foundation), USP Class VI (United States Pharmacopoeia), 3-A (a dairy industry organization), or other association-approved ingredients.
If this is the case, check the supplier's tubing specifications for this information. If you're unsure whether the application calls for association-approved ingredients, find out from an informed source, such as the end user or product design engineer. Educate yourself about required ingredient approvals to avoid the hassle of buying something you may need to return.
Applications can range from simple drainage lines, well handled by gravity and involving virtually no pressure, to those requiring a robust product able to manage full vacuum (29.9 in/Hg). You'll need to consider whether your application is one of these extremes or, more likely, one that falls in between. Some unreinforced tubing can deal adequately with low pressure situations; others cannot. It often depends on the tubing material and how hard or soft it is (i.e., polypropylene or latex).
Reinforced hose is frequently called for in pressure and vacuum applications. In fact depending on the type of reinforcement (braid, fabric, stainless steel wire, convolutions), certain types of reinforced hose are well suited for pressure applications, while others are better for vacuum. If you're unsure of your application's pressure or vacuum needs, you'll need to ask questions, conduct tests, or find out from an informed source. Research the needs and usage to avoid situations where the tubing or hose ruptures – or even explodes – because it was not the right product for the application. Human injuries can occur depending on the severity of the rupture.
Several things need to be investigated when it comes to tubing, hose, and temperatures. Can the tubing or hose being withstand the temperature of the product traveling through it? Is that product a liquid, gas, dry material, or electrical wiring? Also think about the temperature of the environment it is in. Will the tubing be inside a controlled environment that's kept at a constant 72°F (22°C)? Will it lay next to other equipment that throws off heat? Will the hose or tubing be outside and subject to both heat and cold, plus variable sunlight? Will it need to operate and remain flexible below freezing?
Remember, the higher the temperature, the less pressure the tubing or hose can handle. Your application may be well served with, for instance, 1/4" silicone tubing conveying water at 200°F and a working pressure of only 20 psi at 70°F. But if the temperature increases to 300°F, your pressure handling capabilities will decrease. Reinforced silicone hose should then be considered.
Flexibility is a property that varies greatly depending on the type of plastic or rubber material and its construction. Factors that affect flexibility include durometer (softness or hardness), force-to-bend, size, wall thickness, reinforcement style, and temperature. Some plastic tubing and hose, like that made from softer-durometer PVC or polyurethane, is very flexible. Most rubber tubing such as silicone and latex is also flexible. Examples of harder durometer flexible plastic tubing include those made from nylon, fluoropolymers like PTFE, polyethylene, and polypropylene. These are fairly stiff in their common straight tubing styles but are bendable. Customization such as coiling, convoluting, and corrugating can make them more flexible.
Closely related to flexibility concerns is kink resistance. If your application calls for the tubing or hose to bend around machinery, its resistance to kinking and collapsing upon itself must be considered. Sometimes a very flexible material – silicone, for instance – can address the issue. But if pressure and/or durability requirements will not allow the use of such a soft material, the hose's construction can come into play. Braid or wire reinforcement can help to reduce the occurrence of kinking, as can products that are multi-layered. Stiff materials can also resist kinking provided that enough length is incorporated into the design.
The weight of a tube or hose can have a big impact on a final product. You need a product that will help keep overall equipment weight at a minimum but one that can handle the job. Tubing material, size, wall thickness, and reinforcement (if any) affect its heaviness. For example, a typical 100 ft. coil of unreinforced polyurethane tubing, 1″ I.D. x 1-1/4″ O.D., weighs about 21 lbs. A similar size and length of reinforced PVC tubing weighs 35 percent more.
Multi-layered hoses – especially those incorporating metal reinforcement – can be quite heavy. Add metal fittings and clamps to form an assembly, and that increases the weight further.
The overall weight of the tubing, reinforced hose, and/or assembly components used in your application must be examined. You'll want to make sure you don't create a situation where a hose assembly's weight pulls on other components such as fitting connections. If your application involves a bulkhead, you don't want the assembly putting a strain on the entire system or structure.
If your application involves foods, beverages or dairy products, any taste or odor transferred to those products could be critical. Some tubing and hose materials contain plasticizers (chemical agents) to facilitate processing and aid in the flexibility of the finished tubing or hose. Under certain circumstances these additives can leach out from the tubing or hose. They can appear in the streams conveyed by the tubing or hose or possibly affect the stream with a taste or odor. That may be fine if the line is used for drainage or a waste product, but if the fluid is part of a finished product that someone will consume, taste and odor transfer is a significant concern.
Certain tubing and hose materials (silicone and polyurethane, for instance) are naturally flexible. There are no plasticizers used in their manufacture, so the potential of taste and odor issues that can come from the use of plasticizers is eliminated. In any case, if taste or odor is a concern in your application, you should sample a candidate hose or tubing to test if the material might affect your stream.
Do you need to see the flow of product through the tubing or hose to check for consistency, progression, or to note measurements? Perhaps the nature of the application makes it undesirable to see what's inside, so an opaque color is called for.
Do not assume that because one style of a particular hose material is crystal clear that all hose of that material is the same. The hose's construction, whether it's reinforced with wire, braid, or spirals, can greatly affect its clarity. Several tubing products are available in clear styles – PVC, polyurethane, and some fluoropolymers are examples. But when they're in the form of reinforced hose, their clarity can be compromised.
Many tubing materials can be tinted or colored to varying degrees of clarity. Clear or color-tinted transparent tubing allows light to pass through so that objects within or behind can be easily seen. Some tubing materials (silicone, polypropylene, latex) offer translucency and allow light to pass through but not detailed images.
Plastic tubing is often considered a disposable item, but it doesn't always have to be. Learning whether the tubing or hose for your application can be cleaned and used again can save you money.
Discover whether the tubing or hose can handle one or more standard cleaning methods. Other important information to know is how many cycles, or how many times, it may be cleaned using the same procedure. Testing for your specific application is best. Research the best cleaning method for the type of tubing material you have in mind. Can it be autoclaved? Low-pressure steam sterilized? Gamma irradiated? Cleaned with a specific chemical? Does the application call for a simple flush cleaning with water?
Some plastic tubing materials such as polyurethane and PVC are quite durable and chemical resistant. Other materials may handle high temperatures well but not certain cleaning fluids or gases. Depending on the tubing material and cleaning method used, tubing may become brittle or gummy, break down chemically, loose its shape, or absorb the cleaning agent.
Consider, too, that depending on the labor, equipment, and resources involved with cleaning or sterilizing the tubing or hose, it may be more efficient to replace it.
Many people naturally think of plastic as having a smooth surface. The plastic products we use regularly (computers, toothbrushes, phones, pens, cars, items from your kitchen) often have smooth, even glossy, surfaces. In some cases the surface is textured for aesthetic or gripping purposes.
What type of surface does the tubing or hose in your application need? Whether your tubing will carry fluid, air, or a granular or powdery substance, you'll likely want a smooth interior for the most efficient transfer. An irregular surface can cause resistance and slow the rate of flow.
Some thermoplastic tubing materials – PVC, for example – offer a very smooth surface (a low coefficient of friction). Others like fluoropolymer and polyethylene are even smoother and feel almost slippery. Polyurethane and certain thermoset rubbers such as silicone can feel tacky, and that might be a desired characteristic in particular applications.
What about the exterior? Should it, too, be smooth, or does it need a surface texture like ribbing to make it easier to grip and hold on to? Some tubing styles, specifically stainless steel overbraided types, can be supplied with a protective outer layer of silicone to make the product easier to handle at high temperatures and to eliminate entrapment issues. Other styles are coextrusions where one material is used for the inside and another for the outside. For instance, Hytrel®-lined PVC can be useful in a harsh environment application involving the transfer of oil. The durability of PVC works well for the exterior, while the oil resistance properties of Hytrel are a good fit for the interior.
Surface properties can also affect electrical conductivity and static dissipation.
Are 100-foot coils of tubing or hose acceptable? Do you need 10,000 straight pieces, each five feet long? Must they be bagged, double bagged for extra cleanliness, boxed, or are stacked coils on a wooden pallet satisfactory? Can lengths of rigid products be cut and boxed to meet requirements for shipping by UPS or a similar carrier, instead of forcing a truck shipment?
Knowing how the tubing or reinforced hose will be used can help determine your packaging needs. If it's going to be inventoried, you may want a protective covering like a bag or box. If the tubing will be used immediately, that may be unnecessary. Ask about bulk packaging (multiple coils or lengths in one box), and see if it will save you money.
Perhaps the tubing is part of a kit that you assemble. You'd like six-foot lengths of 1/8″ I.D. clear, unreinforced PVC coiled into 4″ diameter circles, and then placed in individual bags and sealed. Order it that way, so you don't need to do anything with it other than place each bag with your kit.
Do you want the tubing bagged and labeled with your part number, your customer's, or other useful information such as temperature limitations? Will the tubing be used in a medical, pharmaceutical, or other clean application? Check into having it gamma irradiated before it ships to you, so it's ready for use upon delivery.
Consider the tubing's application and how the proper packaging can assist the end user. Keep in mind that special packaging is a custom process that will likely involve minimum order quantities, additional lead time, and added costs.
For more information, check back next week for Tips 11-20.


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Saturday was the big day for Comedy Central TV hosts John Stewart and Stephen Colbert's "The Rally To Restore Sanity and/or Fear" on the National Mall in Washington D.C. Though a few friends of mine made the trip over to the big event, a few folks here in town organized a satellite event, "The Rally To Restore Sanity Los Angeles" at Mac Arthur Park's Levitt Pavilion.
Now, I'm not a viewer of either Stewart's or Colbert's shows, not because I don't like them, but because I don't have cable. But it was free, and I supported the purpose of the event, which is largely to speak up against the rise of unreasonable political extremism and fear-mongering on contemporary political discourse, which many believe is a huge distraction in solving the important issues of today's America.
I arrived there from the Metro Rail station relatively late, at around 11 a.m., and found the scene to be, well…a little too sane. I saw a crowd of over 2,000, mostly white, aged late 20s to late 50s (and I assume mostly college-educated), huddled around the Levitt Pavilion bandshell (a place where I performed music in public for the very first time as a teen in 1986) ready to…watching TV. There was a video screen showing a satellite broadcast of the D.C. event, which was funny and entertaining. There were instances of clapping and laughter and cheers whenever "Los Angeles" was mentioned in the broadcast. And for someone like me who doesn't have cable, it was the only way to see the event live.
In the end, the satirical comedy show host, in serious and earnest tones, pointed out the American people's cultural and philosophical diversity, and that we can all work together for a common good.
Umm, hey Paul, there are some folks here who happen to be of the Christian persuasion who are here for the same sociopolitical reasons as you supposedlyare. And did you not hear what Jon Stewart said? Guess not.
Early on, her routine was purposely interrupted by a staged "Flash Mob" of people in zombie attire doing Michael Jackson's "Thriller" video dance routine. Aside from the timeliness, the connection was lost on everyone and garnered lots of "WTFs" from the crowd. Later, she explained, "Let's keep the feat in the 'Thriller' video." Oh, now I get it.
There were a few comic gems aside from the on-stage suckage. Willis Turner did a short routine that had great timing and delivery. Peter The Persian did a routine impersonating people speaking various Asian and European languages that sounded like stereotypical jibberish to the uninitiated, but he spoke actual words in those languages delivered in near-perfect accents. And Lalo Alcaraz (of La Cucaracha fame) did a satirical monologue from the as a fictional Latino Meg Whitman supporter, and later even did a jab on the "Phony Eastside" of Silver Lake. Coincidentally, or may be not, the three aforementioned comics whom I enjoyed are all people of color. Maybe I just don't get white people humor, especially by the jaded, East Coast-bred types who bubble in and out of the showbiz scene. But by then the crowd of over 2,000 had been reduced to just a few hundred.
Interestingly, as someone on Twitter pointed out, during the televised event, there was no mention of voting. The hosts had disclaimed earlier that it was not a political event. A number of people did pass out election-related pamphlets. I'm quite sure this event appealed to people who already vote anyway.
So mixed reaction here. Props to the organizers for bringing a little of the DC event to one of L.A.'s well known and centralized (and transit-friendly) public parks, but although Jon Stewart told America to "Take it down a notch," that didn't have to apply to most of the "talent" that was booked.


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The most important step is to pick up the phone and give us a call. We are available 24/7, so contact us at any time of the day or night. Read on to learn more about the bail bond process or check out the rest of our site for more information about how bail bonds work and why you should trust ASAP Bail Bonds when you need to bail someone out of jail in the greater Atlanta area.
If you have any questions, please contact us. We are happy to help guide you through the process and to explain anything that might not make sense or that needs clarification. The important thing to remember is this: we have established lines of credit with the courts which allows us to bail out your loved one faster than you would be able to do it on your own. Call us for 24/7 bail bonds.
While you may be tempted to assume that DUI and impaired driving charges are the same, they are different. In this section, we will explain the differences between these charges are and how these differences can affect sentencing and even bail amounts.
In Georgia, driving under the influence means that anyone who is driving a passenger vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of more than 0.08 percent is driving under the influence of alcohol. If you are 21 years of age or older and operating a commercial vehicle with a BAC of 0.04 percent, you can be charged with a DUI, as can anyone under the age of 21 who has a BAC of 0.02 percent.
DUIs are severe because they require a higher BAC, which means that the person who is driving while under the influence of alcohol is driving with less control. Driving while drunk can have horrendous consequences that reach far beyond any legal ramifications. The CDC compiled statistics that showed almost 10,500 deaths were caused in 2016 by drivers who were impaired by alcohol. While many of those killed were the drivers who chose to drive while under the influence of alcohol, more than 200 of those deaths were children under the age of 14.
Have your license suspended or revoked.
Face heavy fines and court costs, as well as possible restitution, and other fees.
Be sentenced to jail time.
Be forced to go to DUI school and/or attend meetings that address possible alcohol abuse.
See a large increase in your car insurance rates.
If you have been arrested, charged, and convicted of more than one DUI, the consequences become even more severe. For habitual offenders – anyone who has had three or more DUIs – the court will revoke your license for five years, slap you with thousands of dollars in fines, and make you spend at least 15 days in jail. After the fourth offense, the DUI charge becomes a felony. Felony charges are much more severe than misdemeanor charges, and carry higher penalties and much steeper bail amounts.
If you are a commercial driver, these penalties can be even more severe. Not only will you face stiff fines and jail time, you can lose the ability to keep or renew your license, which will negatively impact your ability to work and earn a living.
Impaired driving charges are a little different. If you have drugs in your system, you are seen as an impaired driver. For certain drugs, any amount can be enough for you to be charged as an impaired driver.
Georgia has an open container law that makes it illegal for any motor vehicle to operate while there is an open alcoholic beverage inside the vehicle. While the charge and penalty is not as severe as a DUI, it doesn't look good on your record.
If you have had a drink or two, it is always a good idea to wait before driving. There are "BAC calculators" online that can help you determine an approximate BAC based on your weight and the number of drinks you have had in an hour, but they are not nearly as accurate as the police's breathalyzer or blood-testing equipment. Your best bet is to not drink or do drugs and drive. Call a friend to pick you up, call a taxi, or use a ride-sharing app. The risks of driving while your ability is impaired are too severe to risk. If you have been arrested for a DUI, call ASAP Bail Bonds for help getting out of jail.
Nobody plans to be in a situation where they are in jail or one of their friends or family members has been arrested, but sometimes mistakes are made. Most people are lucky enough to not have a lot of experience with the criminal justice system, which can make a DUI/impaired driving arrest even more difficult to deal with. That is why it is important to us to be there when you need us. It doesn't matter the time, day, or circumstances, our agents are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to serve you.
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Being arrested for driving under the influence or driving while intoxicated can present financial challenges. If you don't have a lot of extra money in savings, trying to make bail can be extremely difficult. This is why our payment plans are among the most flexible around. We customize them to your financial situation by offering a variety of payment options to ensure affordability.
While many bail bondsman will make you put up a lot of collateral and the full premium amount before they do anything, ASAP Bail Bonds has more flexibility. While we do require collateral in most cases, we have more wiggle-room when it comes to premiums. We understand how important it is for people to be able to get out of jail and work before their trial, so we offer premiums that can be paid off over time. There is no point putting extra financial stress on your family after an arrest, so contact ASAP Bail Bonds in Gwinnett, Barrow, Cobb, and Walton Counties when you need a company that can work with you instead of taking advantage of an already unfortunate situation.
Being arrested almost never happens at a time when it is convenient. If someone you care about has been arrested for driving while intoxicated or driving under the influence, you can call us 24 hours a day, seven days a week. A member of our experienced and professional staff will be on the other end of the line to help you. They will explain what they need from you to begin the process, and answer all of your questions.
Many bail bondsman are fine collecting your premium and waiting to see if you show up for court. At ASAP Bail Bonds, we do things differently. We understand that you have a choice in who you obtain a bail bond with, and we want you to feel like you were treated with the respect that you deserve. We can be as involved or uninvolved in the process as you need us to be. For example, if you have dealt with the courts before, we can answer your questions related to this specific charge and then let you handle it on your own. If you've never been through anything like this before, we can stay in touch with you as frequently as you want in order to help you work your way through what can be a very confusing system. We will check in with you to ensure that you are abiding by any court-ordered restrictions and requirements and to make sure that you are going to make it to all of your court dates on time.
For most people, a DUI is an embarrassing lapse in judgement that will not happen again. We understand how distressing the charge and the subsequent fallout can be, so you will never have to worry about us saying anything to anyone about what you are going through. People have the right to privacy, especially when they are trying to deal with legal issues.
If you think that you may have a warrant, you don't have to go to a local police station to check. Instead, call us at ASAP Bail Bonds. We can check the system and help you figure out the best way to deal with the warrant. In many cases, we can set it up so you can be processed for the warrant and be out within a couple hours.
For those times when you took care of a warrant but you think that it may still be active for some reason, we can help clear those, too.
At ASAP Bail Bonds, close communication is what differentiates us from all the other bail bond agents in Georgia. We keep you well-informed every step of the way, treating you like our own family and with the utmost respect. Our service is confidential and reliable. If you are looking for a bail bonds expert for DUI/impaired driving charges in Georgia, ASAP Bail Bonds is the right choice. Fill out the form on this page and we'll contact you shortly.


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HomeCSRSamsung top TV brand with 19.8% global market share – Omdia
Samsung top TV brand with 19.8% global market share – Omdia
November 7, 2022 admin CSR, News 0
Samsung Electronics topped the global TV market for the 16th consecutive year with an increase of 19.8% of the market share according to market research firm Omdia. The research firm conducted a study of the global market in the appliances category where Samsung was recognized as the best TV brand.
The award comes after Samsung sold 9.43 million QLED TV's last year alone and further data indicates that 42.1% were high-end TVs which accounted for 44.9% of supersize TVs with screens 80 inches or bigger.
This year, at CES 2022, Samsung launched its new lineup of home appliances with the NEO QLED TV's taking lead. Samsung also launched various lifestyle TVs like The Frame, to adapt to the new changes in consumer needs and tastes. They have also taken innovation to a higher level in the projector space with The Premiere and The Freestyle. Locally these electronics were introduced in July with the uptake of the TV's being on an upward trajectory.
(TOP: Samsung Brand Ambassador and Content Creator Ivy Mugo and Samsung Product Trainer David Ogega discuss the features of the 2022 NEO QLED TV during the launch of the 2022 Samsung Consumer Electronics at Mirage Towers along waiyaki way in July 2022).
"Due to consumers' content consumption preferences rapidly evolving, the increase in demand for TV's is currently being driven by internet penetration. As more people connect their homes to the internet we are seeing more people acquire smart TV's with 4K and 8K video quality because they now have access to content streaming services," said Samsung Electronics East Africa Head of Consumer Electronics Division, Sam Odhiambo. "Samsung continuously puts greater focus on advanced in-home entertainment solutions that offer unparalleled picture and audio quality while also lending great aesthetic value to their homes.''
The No.1 global TV brand offers a combination of versatile, intelligent features and smart designs, which is based of Samsung's vision for a new kind of home in which appliances are beautifully designed, flexible to fit every lifestyle, and seamlessly connected for maximum convenience. Samsung's NEO QLED TV's are highly sought after among consumers as they not only offer a breathtakingly immersive viewing experience, but also elevate the style of their living spaces several notches higher.
Samsung achieved the 'Number One TV Brand in the World' certification through an unwavering focus on performance and efficiency and on designing products through rigorous engineering and research which has led to growth across the Visual Display Business which reflects a commitment to the most premium at-home viewing experiences.
"Looking back over the last 16 years, Samsung's innovation-led growth agenda has incorporated groundbreaking new technologies, while spanning multiple categories, reaching a wide range of consumers. In 2022, Samsung expects to maintain its industry-leading market position with the introduction and expansion of core products and by incorporating proprietary technology and features across all TV lineups," added Mr Odhiambo
Samsung Electronics is redefining the worlds of TVs, smartphones, wearable devices, tablets, cameras, digital appliances, printers, medical equipment, network systems and semiconductor and LED solutions.
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KBC TV leading in local content with 42% – CA survey
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Samsung Galaxy Prime smartphones now available in Kenya
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Samsung Electronics East Africa has introduced three new models of its Galaxy smartphone portfolio including the J7 Prime, J5prime and the Galaxy Grand Prime Plus in Kenya. Speaking during a rollout of a consumer awareness [c]
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Apple slapped with iOS privacy lawsuit
'We respect your privacy' promise in dispute
By Rik Myslewski 28 Dec 2010 at 20:11
Apple has been named in a class-action lawsuit alleging that the company allows iOS applications to provide advertisers with sensitive – and supposedly private – user information, according to Bloomberg Businessweek, which broke the story on Tuesday.
"Apple claims to review each application before offering it to users, purports to have implemented app privacy standards, and claims to have created 'strong privacy protections' for its customers," the complaint states. "However, Plaintiffs have discovered that some of these apps have been transmitting their personal, identifying information ('PII') to advertising networks without obtaining their consent."
The complaint goes on to allege that iOS devices' Unique Device Identifiers (UDIDs) are "being used by ad networks to track Plaintiff and the Class – including what apps they download, how frequently they use the apps, and for how long."
In addition, the complaint alleges that "Some apps are also selling additional information to ad networks, including users' location, age, gender, income, ethnicity, sexual orientation and political views."
The suit was filed in the US District Court of the Northern Disctrict of California, San José Division, by Jonathan Lalo of Los Angeles County. In addition to Apple, it names Backflip (publisher of Paper Toss, named in the suit), Dictionary.Com, Pandora, and The Weather Channel as codefendants.
The complaint cites Pandora Radio as a privacy-violating app, saying that it "sends age, gender, location, and UDIDs to a variety of third-party ad networks," all "without the prior consent of users, in violation of Apple's app rules, and a variety of state and federal laws."
To bolster its case, the complaint specifically mentions a recent Wall Street Journal investigation, which fingered Pandora and others as UDID abusers.
As The Reg reported in October, the WSJ is not alone in pointing out iOS UDID flaws: vulnerabilities were also identified in a research paper by Eric Smith of Bucknell University in Pennsylvania, which compared the iOS UDID vulnerability to the Pentium 3's Processor Serial Number system that embarrassed Intel in 1999.
The WSJ investigation, however, appears to have provided a substantial impetus to Lalo's complaint, noting as it does that: "Both the Android and iPhone versions of Pandora, a popular music app, sent age, gender, location and phone identifiers to various ad networks. iPhone and Android versions of a game called Paper Toss – players try to throw paper wads into a trash can – each sent the phone's ID number to at least five ad companies."
According to the complaint, the laws violated by UDID abuse include the US Computer Fraud and Abuse Act and Electronic Communications Privacy Act, plus California's Unfair Competition Law and Consumer Legal Renedies Act,
Apple did not respond to our email and phone requests for comment, but it should be noted that the company's App Store Review Guidelines state that "Apps cannot transmit data about a user without obtaining the user's prior permission and providing the user with access to information about how and where the data will be used."
Apple's iPhone Developer Program License Agreement is similarly stringent, instructing developers that:
You and the Application must comply with all applicable privacy and data collection laws and regulations with respect to any collection, transmission, maintenance, processing, use, etc. of the user's location data or personal information by the Application. In addition, the use of any personal information should be limited solely as necessary to provide services or functionality for Your Application (e.g., the use of collected personal information for telemarketing purposes is prohibited (unless expressly consented to by the user)). You and the Application must also take appropriate steps to protect any such location data or personal information from unauthorized disclosure or access.
From where we sit, it appears that either the WSJ investigation was wrong, Apple has been remiss in vetting apps from Pandora and others, or that there's a bit of sub rosa hanky-panky going on between Apple and some iOS developers when it comes to users' privacy.
One thing, however, is certain: The Reg will keep a close eye on case number 5:10-cv-05878-PSG, Lalo v. Apple, Inc et al. This dust-up is sure to become even more interesting. ®
Amazon, Apple, Google, Facebook in crosshairs: Politicos stick monopoly probe into Silicon Valley
US House Judiciary Committee and the Antitrust Subcommittee open Big Tech investigation
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A divided tech nation embraces, uncomfortably
Apple arms web browser privacy torpedo, points it directly at Google's advertising model
Safari tech ready to be ignored by online ad giants like all other privacy proposals
Apple yoinks enterprise certs from Facebook, Google, killing internal apps, to show its power
Analysis You have been warned... Tech giants abuse dev program, iPhone maker eventually undoes ban
Fee, Fi, bring your own one... Google opens up Project Fi to mobes built by Apple, LG, Samsung
Beware, some features are missing depending on which smartie you use
LG: Fsck everything, we're doing 16 lenses in smartphones (probably)
How do we make mobes take better snaps? Throw a buttload of sensors at 'em, judging from this patent
Bad news: Google drops macOS zero-day after Apple misses bug deadline. Good news: It's fiddly to exploit
Step one: Run malware on your victim's machine. Step two: Mount some storage...


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Baywatch Trailer: The Rock, Skin, Who Is the New Pam Anderson?
The Baywatch Trailer was just released. Does Baywatch need a reboot? Sure. Dwayne Johnson seems to slide into Hasselhoff's role but who will be filling out Pamela Anderson's red bikini. Check out the action below.
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Members of the Pacific Symphony Orchestra League came up with the next best thing to having Joan Rivers perform at their recent "Women in Comedy" luncheon--they invited look-alike Dee Dee Hanson.
Hanson had Rivers down pat--air-kissing PSO executive director Louis Spisto and other guests, gushing over the ladies' outfits ("Did you order that through QVC?") and mimicking Rivers' trademark seal clap before a crowd of about 200 at the Hyatt Regency Irvine. Guests paid $50 each to attend the luncheon, which netted about $10,000 for the orchestra.
"Dee Dee is Joan Rivers' favorite impersonator of herself," said Pat Weiss, chairwoman of the luncheon.
As soon as Hanson took the stage, it was easy to see why. Not only did she look and sound the part--down to her raspy, Rivers-like voice--she hit on all of Rivers' favorite topics--shopping, plastic surgery and trashing Hollywood celebrities. Hanson also added a topic of her own: the Orange County bankruptcy.
"There are so many cutbacks in Orange County, they've renamed the airport the 'John Wayne Bobbit,' " she quipped.
Throughout her performance, she literally dragged members of the audience onstage to join her in campy song-and-dance routines. She had Mel Jaffee wear a black feather boa on his head, then added a pair of sunglasses and introduced him as "my dear friend Howard Stern." The likeness was amazing.
Hanson also did impressions of Tina Turner, Carol Burnett and Bette Midler--dancing on stage to "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy" with Marv Weiss, who accompanied her on a plastic toy bugle.
Far from being miffed at Hanson's routine, Rivers once invited her to appear on her now-defunct talk show.
"At the beginning of the show I sat in her chair, and I introduced her as Cher," Hanson said. "She said, 'Get out of my chair, (expletive).' "
Hanson, a resident of Orange, has parlayed her Rivers resemblance into a one-woman, multiple-personality comedy show.
"I'm in group therapy by myself," she said.
Guests also enjoyed a luncheon of chicken Marsala and chocolate torte with raspberry coulis for dessert, served at tables draped in mint green cloths and adorned with vases of fresh flowers. Models from Nordstrom showed off spring suits and dresses.
League members held their first comedy show last year, and reviews were so favorable they're hoping it will become an annual event.
"Although we call it 'Women in Comedy,' a lot of men like it, too," Pat Weiss said.
Among the guests were Barbara Trainor, league president; Ron Hanson, PSO board president; Jo Ellen Qualls; Margaret Gates; Barbara Johnson; Jim Emmi; Arlene Cheng; Alice Losi; Nancy Sweningsen; Claire Burt; Vesta Curry; Dorothy Edwards; Lynda Gome; Eleanor Gordon; Martha Jennings; Gene and Nadine Leyton; Marcy Mulville; Donald Segretti; Karen Shuerger; Ingrid Shutkin; Linda Sutherland, and Erika Tanklage.


I moved to LA about three months ago. It was very sudden, a leap, almost into the unknown. I have always been prone to grand sudden changes, and sometimes in the past, when I was younger and unhappier, they would be destructive. But this move feels healthy and constructive, even though any change this big leaves some destruction in it's wake.
A big chapter of my life came to an end last fall: The Secret Storm. We came together as band in 2013 so that I could play a kind of 'come back' show with my friends' bands, Synthetic Division and Bella Morte, after about six years I had taken off while my daughter was little. We had such a good time working on my old songs that we decided to work on more music, which evolved into having a band name, and putting out a bunch of really cool videos, and releasing "Family Ghost".
I'm so happy to have built those friendships and made that music with Tony, Jeff, Cathy, Ethan, and a few different drummers but notably Kevin and Marc. I know that a lot of people value the long game, but I just love to change it up. There is so much to do and experience in this world and only one life with which to do it all. New adventures require the endings of old ones, and it's never easy to say goodbye to the parts you wish you could keep with you forever.
I'm settling into my new scene, turning pages in the first chapter of my new adventure. Always with music at the center, of course! I'm loving exploring and discovering a new city, finding pleasure in the small things, like a plant I've never seen before, or the best smoked salmon bagel sandwich I've had in years.


The following compositions have been recognized, in one way or another, as being some of the most extreme examples of classical music.
16th Century English composer Thomas Tallis' Spem in Alium is scored for 8 choirs, each containing 5 distinct voices.
Representative of the best English choral music has to offer, Spem in Alium is unique in its presentation of 40 unique voices. When contrasted with a modern SATB score (soprano, alto, tenor, bass), Tallis' work presents a variegated sonic palette with which he was able to explore innumerable combinations of voices and timbres. While, initially, 40 distinct voices may sound less impressive than a full orchestral score; note that a typical, modern orchestral score calls for 30 or fewer individual parts.
In this wonderful presentation performed by the Taverner Choir, take a moment to both listen to and observe the unfolding soundscape as it ebbs and flows: from solo voice to full choir, accompanied by a kaleidoscopic representation of every voice.
Notable less for its harmonic innovation or thematic profundity and more for its sheer enormity, "The Gothic" symphony, as it's known, is recognized as being one of the longest symphonies ever written. With a performance time approaching 2 hours, it can challenge the patience and attention of even the most ardent concert patron.
Havergal Brian's massive Symphony No. 1 is the first of 32 symphonies, none of which have much impressed the modern classical zeitgeist. This is not necessarily due to a lack of charm or value inherent to his work, but rather due largely to the difficulty in programming such massive tours de force within the framework of the standard overture-concerto-symphony program so many concert bills present today.
Incorporating choral performance was nothing new at the time this symphony was written—following in the footsteps of both Beethoven and Mahler—but its inclusion lends a sense of gravity that pervades the entire second half. This 10-part recording is excruciatingly long, but comes highly recommended by this author (and he probably won't tell if you indulge).
The moniker "Symphony of a Thousand" requires little imagination to ascertain the scope of this work. Mahler's original score leaves out no one, requiring: at least 4 parts per instrument in all the winds; a full complement of brass; additional offstage brass; full strings; 2 SATB choirs; a children's choir; a host of vocal soloists, organ and other keyboards; 2 harps; and several percussionists.
Even in reduced form, this symphony presents a challenge to the most elite orchestras, as no concert hall was designed to host this many musicians. Many organizations opt to seat choirs in balconies and build temporary stages that extend into the audience.
Taken individually, any of the four operas that comprise Der Ring des Nibelungen could be considered epic, with the shortest, Das Rheingold, taking just under 3 hours to complete 4 acts with no intermission. The work performed in its entirety would take 15 hours, with no breaks. Even the most ambitious opera companies spread the performance over 4 days. To say that the demands placed on the singers, musicians, stagehands—and even the audience—are formidably onerous, does not do justice to the overwhelming difficulty of both performing and appreciating a work of this scope. That said, this prodigious composition encompasses the full range of musical expression perhaps better than any other work.
In stark contrast to the previous entries, this work requires but one performer. However, the enduring influence and relevance of this work set it apart from even similarly structured compositions.
Separated into two books, written 20 years apart, this collection of 48 preludes and fugues, 2 in each major and minor key, fully encapsulates the technical mastery of J. S. Bach. His genius went unrecognized for decades after his death, and until the early 19th century, no attempts at analyzing his work were made.
The rediscovery of Bach's genius came gradually, first at the hands of critics, and later by Felix Mendelssohn, a musical genius in his own right. Recognizing the true perfection of Bach's compositions, the idea was posited to create a Bach society. After much delay, and 100 years after Bach's death, the Bach Society was founded in 1850, partly by Robert Schumann, with the goal of producing a collection of his entire catalogue. Ultimately, the 70th and final book of this collection was published in 1900. Music students today are expected to be intimately familiar with this work. It is strange, then, that 50 years of music history were practically unaware of this seminal composition.
Expecting a different piece to be here? Let me know in the comments. I'm sure we would all love to have a listen!
Böhler, Otto. Gustav Mahler, Silhouette, 20 x 26 cm. c. 1900. Dr. Otto Böhler's Schattenbilder, Vienna, Austria, 1914. Commons Wikimedia. Wikimedia Foundation, Inc., 23 March 2012. Web. 31 May 2015. Public Domain.
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Image: "Mahler: Symphony No. 8." Album Cover. Amazon. Amazon.Com, 1996 – 2015. Web. 31 May 2015.
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We're very excited to hit the road again in 2019! We've added several new trade shows (especially for our new markets- RV and Marine) and 3 new swap meets for classic car/truck/hot rod folks this year too!
Steele has been traveling to swap meets since the 1970's, long before the phone and internet made it possible to buy parts from anywhere and have them shipped right to your door. We love the opportunity to see old friends and meet new friends in person each show season!
As we expand our Partner Program for businesses, trade shows are a growing part of our schedule and we're looking forward to being part of the RV and Marine industries at these events.
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You can access our show schedule anytime on the home page of our website and our Facebook page as well.
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Texas Courthouses
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Texas | Architecture | Courthouses
LIMESTONE COUNTY COURTHOUSE
County Seat - Groesbeck, Texas
Limestone County has had 5 courthouses:
1847 - County seat - Springfield
1878 - County seat - Groesbeck
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Texas Historic Landmark
Photo courtesy Terry Jeanson, February, 2009
The Present Limestone County Courthouse - Groesbeck, Texas
Date - 1924
Architect - R.H. Stuckey of Midwest Engineering Company
Style - Classical Revival
The formidable 1924 Limestone County Courthouse was built of brick, concrete, marble and tile (you were expecting limestone?) The impressive courthouse is unusual in that there are practically no buildings facing it. Groesbeck has no "Courthouse Square" per se.
Originally the settlement of Springfield (five miles north of town on Hwy 14) was the county seat. It had to be - for years it was the only town in the county. It died shortly after the Houston and Texas Central railroad came through and bypassed the town in favor of Groesbeck.
Today a cemetery alongside the road to Fort Parker State Park is all that remains of Springfield.
The 1924 Limestone County Courthouse
TE Photo, 2001
The courthouse historical marker
Historical Marker Text
Limestone County was established in 1846. Springfield served as the first county seat, but geographic boundary changes and the burning of the Springfield Courthouse led to the designation of Groesbeck as the county seat in December 1873. Three more official courthouses served the county before the early 1920s.
The county employed the midwest engineering company of Amarillo to draw up plans for a new structure in 1923. The William Rice Construction Company, also of Amarillo, received a contract for $300,000 to erect this structure. Rice had been the contractor for both the Lipscomb and Lynn County courthouses.
A fine example of a classical revival building with beaux arts influences, the 1924 Limestone County Courthouse is a variation on the most common themes of early 20th century courthouses. Then-modern construction methods, such as reinforced concrete structural systems covered in brick and terra cotta, were employed. The elevations -- classical columns flanking the windows, upper floors adorned with balustrades and elaborate cornucopia moldings -- indicate that the edifice is intended to be viewed from all sides.
The Limestone County Courthouse functions as the heart of Limestone County and it continues to be used for daily county governmental business.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1998
The courthouse as it appeared in 1939
Photo courtesy TXDoT
Detail of the north side entrance
Cornucopia molding decorates each corner of the courthouse roof.
Courthouse bell at the north side entrance
Photographer's Note:
Courthouse Bell
"This bell at the north side entrance was manufactured by the Buckeye Bell Foundry in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1908 and placed in the clock tower of the old 1878 Limestone County courthouse. When the current courthouse was built, it was given to the Blake Smith family who donated it back to the county in 2002." - Terry Jeanson, February, 2009
One of the decorative molded capitals on top of the pilasters inside the courthouse.
Detail on one of the folding chairs in the courtroom gallery.
Photo courtesy Terry Jeanson, 2009
One of the two district courtrooms which occupy the east and west wings of the courthouse on the upper floors. This is the courtroom in the east wing.
Balcony in the east wing courtroom. The upper balconies in both courtrooms are still intact.
Groesbeck, Texas
1914 Photo courtesy texasoldphotos.com
Cornerstone of the 1891-92 Limestone County courthouse
Courthouse Cornerstone
"The cornerstone of the 1891-92 Limestone County courthouse sits by the west side entrance. The plaque on top says "Original Cornerstone Of The Limestone County Courthouse Built In 1891." The architect's name listed on the cornerstone is Albert Ullrich." - Terry Jeanson, February, 2009
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Madison Square Garden, New York, New York
Only one of Nets' two stars likely will face Knicks
Jazz beat Pelicans for 6th straight win
Blazers G McCollum out at least 4 weeks
Irving returns, says he 'needed a pause'
Jokic leads Nuggets to rout of Thunder
Pacers' LeVert awaits more test results
Wizards have 5th straight game postponed
Warriors rally in 4th to edge Lakers
Bulls spoil Oladipo's Rockets debut
Grizzlies hold off Suns, extend run to 5
Heat rally from 19 down to top Pistons
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Kevin Durant is expected to play in the second game of a back-to-back set for the first time this season when the Brooklyn Nets visit the New York Knicks on Wednesday in a clash of Big Apple rivals.
The Nets' other star player, Kyrie Irving, likely will sit out again, and it's unclear when he might return to action.
Durant finished one rebound short of a triple-double Tuesday night, when the Nets overcame an 18-point, third-quarter deficit to beat the visiting Denver Nuggets 122-116.
The Knicks took their third consecutive loss Monday when they fell 109-88 to the host Charlotte Hornets.
On Tuesday, Durant scored 20 of his 34 points in the second half for the Nets, who trailed 79-61 before mounting a 29-4 run. The win might have averted a crisis on multiple fronts for Brooklyn, which snapped a two-game losing streak and is 4-6 since a 2-0 start that raised the already-high expectations surrounding the team in its first season with Durant and Irving as the focal points.
"(With) a new group like this, you're looking to build that connectivity and that resolve, that ability to fight through adversity," coach Steve Nash said after the Nets improved to 2-4 in games decided by six points or fewer. "You can't cheat that process. So these (are) opportunities for us to say, 'Hey, we've been there and survived, we've been there and it hurt and we built through it and here we are tonight, coming out on the other side.'"
The Nets prevailed against Denver despite the absence of Irving, who missed his fourth consecutive game due to personal reasons. ESPN reported Tuesday there is video making the social-media rounds of a maskless Irving attending a family birthday party, prompting an NBA investigation into whether he violated the league's COVID-19 protocols.
Later in the evening, as the Nets and Nuggets played, Tahanie Aboushi, a candidate for Manhattan district attorney, posted a screen-grab of a Zoom call with volunteers, one of whom appeared to be Irving with the screen name "Kai Irving."
Irving is expected to miss at least the next two games.
Nash, at his pregame press conference Tuesday, said the team was communicating with Irving but didn't provide details of any conversations.
As for Durant, the superstar said he planned to play Wednesday night. He hasn't played both ends of a back-to-back since tearing his right Achilles tendon while playing for the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals in June 2019, weeks before he and Irving signed with the Nets.
The Knicks, who haven't made the playoffs since the 2012-13 season, cleared salary-cap room prior to and throughout the 2018-19 season in hopes of luring Durant and Irving. New York has since committed to another rebuilding project, one that seemed to be progressing faster than expected under first-year head coach Tom Thibodeau during a 5-3 start.
However, the Knicks have dropped the past three games by a combined 58 points while failing to reach 90 points in any of the defeats. Thibodeau said he hoped a little bit of hard work would help fix the club's problems.
"Right now we're not playing well defensively," Thibodeau said, "and part of that is when you're not making shots, you're playing low energy. And if you lack confidence, where do you get confidence from? You get confidence from your preparation."


As a Certified Public Accountant and lawyer with more than 30 years of experience, Neal Graham is uniquely positioned to address the intricate matters involved in complex business transactions. He has represented clients in cases related to mergers and acquisitions, equity and debt financing transactions, corporate and limited liability company/partnership reorganizations, executive compensation, and state and federal taxation.
Neal is also equipped to handle health care law issues affecting for-profit and nonprofit providers, including non-profit federal and state tax matters. Also, he counsels health care clients concerning business formation, financing, and regulatory compliance issues to a variety of organizations, including hospitals, nursing homes, dental practices and physician practice groups.
His practice further includes significant experience with tax matters impacting various types of entities such as C corporations, S corporations, limited liability companies, trusts, partnerships, and nonprofit entities.
Additionally, Neal has handled many corporate finance and public finance debt transactions as legal counsel to the issuer/borrower or the underwriter/placement agent in various private and public debt and equity transactions. He also has represented both lenders and borrowers in real estate finance transactions.
A Mississippi native, Neal has claimed Memphis as his home since 1983 and has served the community in a variety of ways. He is the past president and a current member of the Memphis East Rotary Club and former chairman of the board of the North Mississippi Enterprise Initiative, Inc. He previously volunteered with Junior Achievement, Inc. and Big Brother Big Sisters programs and has been involved with the inter-city community youth program at Immanuel Episcopal Center, where he served as a member of its board of directors. Most recently, Neal has served as chairman of the board of Rotary-Family Youth Initiative, Inc. which was established by District 6800 of Rotary International to assist socio-economically disadvantaged youth and their families in Shelby County, Tennessee, and North Mississippi.
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Hempstead High School
Dubuque Community Schools / Dubuque, Iowa
The Dubuque Community School District knew Hempstead High School was in need of upgrades after having completed a facility assessment. With enrollment increasing the District wanted to enhance the schools ability to teach 21st century studies as well as bring the building up to code. After spending 4 years upgrading other areas of the building the District hired FEH DESIGN to design additions to the facility that included sports and performance areas that were much needed. Included was an impressive 700+ seat auditorium and support spaces that help the music and drama departments put on state-of-the-art productions without the limitations that their old theatre provided. The new entrance to the Sports and Entertainment section helps keep the school secure during sporting and fine arts events. Also included was a two-story addition at the east of the building which created a new and obvious day time entry that provides safe & secure access control as well as a new refreshed identity for the high school.
AIA Iowa People's Choice Award Winner 2016
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Rohit Chokhani is a Jessie Richardson Theatre Award-winning arts curator, director and cultural leader. Currently, he is the Artistic Director for Diwali in B.C. Rohit was awarded the prestigious Vancouver Now Representation and Inclusion Award in 2018 and was also the recipient of the Jessie Richardson Theatre Award in the Large Theatre Category for Significant Artistic Achievement in 2017. He co-created the Monsoon Festival of Performing Arts and is an Artistic Associate at Bard on the Beach. Prior to that he was a Producer in Residence at the National Arts Centre – English Theatre, General Manager for Touchstone Theatre and Urban Ink Productions. He launched a sector development initiative called Project SAT (South Asian Theatre) to create a network for developing, touring, producing and presenting national and international South Asian themed projects in Canada. Rohit grew up in Bombay (Mumbai), home to Bollywood, the centre of the Indian subcontinent's vibrant performing arts industry. He is highly passionate about making performing arts equitable.


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Sensor City unveils 10 winners of its £100,000 business support competition
Liverpool hi-tech innovation hub Sensor City has chosen 10 winning SMEs in its £100,000 business support competition.
The city centre facility, which specialises in research into the use of sensors and is a £15m collaboration between the University of Liverpool and Liverpool John Moores University, has offered each winner a six-month support programme worth up to £10,000.
The programme will include taking up hot desking and co-working space within Sensor City with access to its specialist laboratories, in addition to enrolment on the AWS Activate programme which will provide them with the technology infrastructure, technical training and business support they need to grow.
Sensor City launched the competition, supported by Amazon Web Services (AWS), at the beginning of this year and candidates took part in an application and pitch process. The winners are located across the UK, including in Merseyside, Belfast and the West Midlands, and they are:
Beverston Engineering – based in Knowsley, the company manufactures components for
industries including aerospace, oil and gas and pharmaceutical.
MM Sensors – a start-up firm developing a new sensor technology for measuring meteorology, tide and wave conditions to aid the design of coastal defences.
Wearable Link – an innovative start-up providing life-saving safety solutions for construction, healthcare and sport markets.
Real Space – another start-up that is developing a 'single reality' optical headset for the manufacturing industry by using VR software to increase the vision of the user and reduce eye strain.
K-Safe – this venture has founded the world's first safety app for cyclists and motorcyclists that predicts, detects and analyses road accidents.
Envirowatch – based in South Shields, the business pioneers sensors that identify which sources are polluting different areas so that targeted and effective mitigation measures can be put in place.
Hexagon Scientific – based in Liverpool, the firm develops and manufactures a range of sensors and systems to assess contaminants in air and liquid.
CSols – a Runcorn-based business that develops laboratory software solutions to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
GeDaP – a Wirral-based cyber security firm that provides specialist consultancy and software to protect documents and data.
iSensing – from Belfast, the venture creates and deploys sensor networks to capture real-time movement data of people in cities.
Dr Joanne Phoenix, interim executive director at Sensor City, said: "Our winners impressed the judging panel with their novel ideas and market scope, and we're looking forward to working with them over the next six months to help realise their full growth potential."
The judging panel, which was made up of experts from Sensor City, AWS, KTN, Pycom, University of Liverpool and Liverpool John Moores University, have met with the winners and will be providing ongoing guidance and links with additional support networks.


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The 42nd Virginia Infantry Regiment was an infantry regiment raised in Virginia for service in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War. It fought mostly with the Army of Northern Virginia.

History
The 42nd Virginia, organized at Staunton, Virginia, in July 1861, recruited its members in Henry, Floyd, Bedford, Campbell, Roanoke, Patrick, and Franklin counties.

After fighting at First Kernstown and in Jackson's Valley Campaign, the unit was assigned to J.R. Jones' and W. Terry's Brigade, Army of Northern Virginia. It was active in many conflicts from the Seven Days' Battles to Cold Harbor, then moved with Early to the Shenandoah Valley and was involved in the Appomattox operations. This regiment reported 70 casualties at First Kernstown and totaled 750 effectives in May 1862. It sustained no losses during the Seven Days' Battles but had many at Cedar Mountain. There were 62 disabled at Second Manassas, 26 at Fredericksburg, and 135 at Chancellorsville. Of the 265 engaged at Gettysburg, twenty-one percent were killed, wounded, or missing. Only 1 officer and 44 men surrendered.

Field officers
The field officers were Colonels Jesse S. Burks, Andrew J. Deyerle, John E. Penn, and R. W. Withers; Lieutenant Colonels Daniel A. Langhorne, William Martin, and Samuel H. Saunders; and Majors P. B. Adams, Henry Lane, and Jesse M. Richardson.

See also

List of Virginia Civil War units

Further reading
 Anthony family, B. H. Anthony, Callie J. Anthony, John W. Anthony, J. G. Harden, and Robert E. Lee. Letters of the Anthony Family. 1861. Contents: The letters to Callie J. Anthony, Arnoldton, Campbell County, Va., from her brothers B.H. Anthony and John W. Anthony, and from her cousin J.G. Harden discuss family news and Confederate camp life. Of interest are two letters discussing the vote on the proposed "negro bill" to enlist African Americans in the Confederate Army. http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/32136583
 Chapla, John D. 42nd Virginia Infantry. Lynchburg, Va: H.E. Howard, 1983.
 Franklin, Thomas, and Robert Lemmon. Letters of the Leftwich Family. 1843. Abstract: The letters chiefly Convey family nes. Other topics include the sale of slaves, 1849; names and locations of family slaves hired out, some to a railroad near Abingdon, Va., 1856; the retreat from Harper's Ferry, where a relative was taken prisoner, 1862; army life and the war around Richmond, November 1862; and possible future of the 42nd Virginia Regiment, Second Brigade, Trimble's Division, May 15, 1863. Lt. Robert Lemmon of the 42nd Regiment and Thomas Franklin, [of the 2nd Regiment?] are correspondents. http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/48759594
 Hammond, Wesley A. Civil War Diary of Wesley A. Hammond. 1861. Company E, 43nd Virginia. Contents: The diary covers his military service in western Virginia between August 1861 and January 1862 and in northern and central Virginia between August and October 1862. He writes brief entries about war news and rumors from elsewhere, marches, weather, camp life, books read, religious sentiment, and hospital in Lynchburg. Lists the killed and wounded from Battles of Kernstown and Cedar Run. Of interest is brief mention of hearing cannonading on July 21, 1861, while near Buffalo Gap, Va., (possibly from the First Battle of Bull Run). Hammond was apparently on sick leave during the Valley Campaign and the Seven Days' Battle and, after return to service in August 1862, did not participate in the Battles of Cedar Run, Second Bull Run, and Antietam during the summer of 1862, though he does mention hearing of severe fighting at the latter two battles. http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/647845305
 McDermed, Edward, R. F. Kefauver, Oliver H. P. McDermed, and Charles Lewis Anthony. McDermed Papers. 1842. Summary: Chiefly letters, 1851-1882, to Edward McDermed, Gish's Mill, constable of Roanoke County, Va., concerning his mercantile business and his application for the railroad mail service. Also includes correspondence, 1861-1865, of Confederate soldiers, including R.F. Kefauver (of the 42nd Regiment), Oliver H.P. McDermed, Charles Lewis Anthony stationed at Jamestown Island, and an unidentified soldier. Subjects of the Civil War letters include the Peninsular Campaign and operations under Jubal A. Early in the Shenandoah Valley. http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/22877266
 McCauley, John, et al. Papers of John McCauley. 1826. Contents: Civil War items include correspondence of William McCauley of the 42nd Virginia; a postwar roster of Co. E. of the 42nd Virginia (Dixie Greys); three orders to Col. H.L. Gittner from Col. D Howard Smith at John H. Morgan's Division Cavalry Headquarters concerning patrolling of roads; a draft of a telegram announcing the death of Morgan; General Orders #11, December 16, 1863, from General James Longstreet concerning the contents of a captured Union letter in the hand and signed by Moxley Sorrel; and an order book containing copies of orders sent by Robert Ransom, Jr., 1863 November 3 to 1864 July 12. http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/647952225
 United States. Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Virginia. Washington [D.C.]: National Archives, National Archives and Records Service, 1980. Roll 875. Forty-Second Infantry, O-Sh. http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/51588476
 Wright, Allen W. Company "I", "The Campbell Guard", 42nd Virginia Volunteer Infantry, Jones's Brigade, Jackson's Division, C.S.A. Salt Lake City, Utah: Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah, 1969.

References

External links
42nd Virginia Infantry Regiment, The Civil War in the East

Units and formations of the Confederate States Army from Virginia
1861 establishments in Virginia
Military units and formations established in 1861
1865 disestablishments in Virginia
Military units and formations disestablished in 1865

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