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Ładowarka gąsienicowa 175C – ciągnik gąsienicowy, zaliczany do grupy maszyn do robót ziemnych. Produkowana w latach 1973–2004 w Hucie "Stalowa Wola" w województwie podkarpackim.

Maszyna ta przeznaczona jest do wykonywania prac w hutach stali i odlewniach żeliwa, w odkrywkowych kopalniach węgla brunatnego, leśnictwie oraz na składowiskach odpadów komunalnych. Wykorzystywana głównie do załadunku materiałów sypkich i kawałkowych na środki transportowe, przemieszczania urobku na bliskie odległości, niwelacji i oczyszczania terenu, wykonywania wykopów, a także innych prac przy użyciu łyżki, zrywaka i specjalistycznych osprzętów.

Podzespoły
 podwozie gąsienicowe
 Podwozie składa się z dwóch ram trakcyjnych o konstrukcji skrzynkowej, które wyposażone są w rolki jezdne, rolki podtrzymujące, koła napinające, koła łańcuchowe, łańcuchy gąsienicowe z płytami gąsienicowymi. Ramy trakcyjne osadzone są na czopach wałów mocowanych do tylnej części ramy głównej oraz do wahliwej belki stabilizatora.
 nadwozie
 Rama główna wchodząca w skład nadwozia jest jednolitą konstrukcją spawaną, utworzoną przez połączenie ramy przedniej i tylnej. Do ramy zamontowane są: chłodnice, silnik, przekładnia hydrokinetyczna (zmiennik momentu), skrzynia biegów, przekładnie boczne i elementy nadwozia.

 układ napędowy
 Składa się z następujących elementów:
 silnika
 przekładni hydrokinetycznej
 skrzyni biegów
 przekładni głównej z planetarnym mechanizmem skrętu
 przekładni bocznych

 osprzęty robocze
 Szeroka gama osprzętów roboczych, takich jak:
 łyżka ogólnego przeznaczenia o pojemności 1,32 m³
 łyżka o powiększonej pojemności 1,48 m³
 łyżka wielozadaniowa o pojemności 1,32 m³
 zrywaki wielozębne
 osprzęty specjalistyczne

 układ hydrauliczny napędu
 Układ hydrauliczny napędu składa się z następujących zespołów:
 głównego zaworu regulacyjnego
 rozdzielacza wybierania zakresów
 zaworów sterujących
 wspomagacza hydraulicznego

 układ hydrauliczny roboczy
 Głównym elementem układu hydraulicznego roboczego jest rozdzielacz z przepływem otwartym w położeniu neutralnym. Składa się on z:
 sekcji obrotu łyżki
 sekcji podnoszenia
 sekcji zrywaka
 głównego zaworu bezpieczeństwa
 zaworu antykawitacyjnego

Specyfikacja techniczna
 Silnik
 marka i typ: Komatsu Dresser 610 T
 rodzaj: 4-suwowy silnik wysokoprężny, z turbodoładowaniem, z bezpośrednim wtryskiem paliwa i bezpośrednim rozruchem
 moc netto na kole zamachowym przy 2500 obr./min: 104 kW
 maksymalny moment obrotowy przy 1500 obr./min: 534 Nm
 liczba cylindrów: 6
 pojemność: 5,9 dm³
 układ elektryczny: 24 V

 Zmiennik momentu
Jednostopniowy, przełożenie dynamiczne 3,33:1.

 Skrzynia biegów
Przełączalna pod obciążeniem, z wałkiem pośrednim, sterowana hydraulicznie, cztery biegi do przodu i cztery do tyłu.

 Zmiennik momentu
Jednostopniowy, zmiennik momentu O 305 mm o przełożeniu 3,33:1 napędza skrzynię biegów przez dwuprzegubowy wał.

 Mechanizm skrętu i hamulce
Jednostopniowa przekładnia planetarna z wielotarczowymi hamulcami typu mokrego umożliwia łagodne skręty i zwroty w miejscu, każda z gąsienic sterowana pedałem nożnym, z użyciem wspomagania hydraulicznego.

 Przekładnie boczne
Dwustopniowy reduktor typu planetarnego zapewnia największe przełożenie układu przeniesienia napędu przy pracy. Koło łańcuchowe typu pierścieniowego można demontować bez usunięcia ramy trakcyjnej.

 Rama trakcyjna
 Całkowicie spawana z elementów grubościennych
 liczba rolek jezdnych na stronę – 6
 liczba rolek podtrzymujących na stronę – 1
 koła napinające (typu bębnowego) na stronę – 1
 wszystkie rolki i koła napinające nasmarowane na cały okres eksploatacji

 Gąsienice
 Szerokość płyt gąsienicowych normalna – 406 mm
 podziałka gąsienicy w stanie napiętym – 190 mm
 liczba płyt gąsienicowych na stronę – 37
 powierzchnia styku gąsienic z podłożem – 2800 mm
 długość styku gąsienicy z podłożem – 2260 mm
 wysokość ostrogi – 35 mm
 prześwit nad podłożem – 467 mm
 napinanie gąsienic – hydrauliczne
 nacisk na podłoże – 0,77 kg/cm²

Pojemności
 Zbiornik paliwa – 303 l
 układ chłodzenia – 38 l
 układ smarowania silnika łącznie z filtrami – 16 l
 skrzynia biegów i rama tylna – 132 l
 przekładnie boczne każda – 21 l
 układ hydrauliczny – 91 l

Parametry techniczne
 Długość całkowita (łyżka oparta o podłoże) – 5080 mm
 wysokość podnoszenia wysięgnika mierzona do sworznia wysypu łyżki: – 3429 mm
 wysokość wyładunku przy pełnym podniesieniu i przy kącie wyładunku 45° – 2720 mm
 wysokość z kabiną – 2972 mm
 szerokość z łyżką – 2190 mm
 szerokość bez łyżki 2080 mm
 masa eksploatacyjna – 14 360 kg
 rozstaw osi – 1680 mm
 siła wyrywająca – 110 kN

Przypisy

Maszyny budowlane


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150 Students Recognised by the Matheson Foundation and Minister Varadkar
Pictured with some of the students are DCU President, Professor Brian MacCraith; Minister for Social Protection, Leo Varadkar; and Chair of the Matheson Foundation, Turlough Galvin.
The Minister for Social Protection, Leo Varadkar, honoured some of Ireland's most talented young people at an awards ceremony in DCU on Saturday, 28 May.
150 students from the Centre for Talented Youth Ireland (CTYI) received certificates at the ceremony for successfully completing the Centre for Academic Achievement (CAA) programme. Chair of the Matheson Foundation, Turlough Galvin and DCU President, Professor Brian MacCraith joined the Minister in congratulating the students on their achievement.
Turlough Galvin commented: "The Matheson Foundation has proudly supported CTYI since 2010. It is very encouraging to have Minister Varadkar join the awards ceremony to acknowledge all of the effort undertaken by CTYI, the children and their families.
The Matheson Foundation has two strategic aims: to help children in Ireland fulfil their potential and to encourage corporate philanthropy in Ireland. Our partnership with CTYI helps us to meet these aims through the education that they provide for children from all socio-economic backgrounds and the academic research undertaken into the effectiveness of such education."
The CAA programme, which is supported by the Matheson Foundation, was designed to give socio-economically disadvantaged primary school students the opportunity to take after-school classes at CTYI. It seeks to encourage students who traditionally would not have access to university resources. Some of the subjects that students have covered include experimental physics, forensic science, aeronautical engineering, architecture, sports science, computers and animation, chemistry and creative writing.
Dr. Colm O'Reilly, Director at CTYI added: "The Centre for Talented Youth at DCU is delighted to recognise the achievements of 150 students from local schools who participated in science and engineering classes at the university over the last year. It is crucially important to recognise academic success to allow all students to fulfill their potential. In the last five years CTYI's partnership with the Matheson Foundation has allowed over 3,000 students to attend CTYI courses that they otherwise would not have been able to attend. DCU is committed to being involved in community initiatives that promote the age friendly university agenda."

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Meghan McCain mocked President Trump Donald John TrumpImpeachment? Not so fast without missing element of criminal intent Feds say marijuana ties could prevent immigrants from getting US citizenship Trump approval drops to 2019 low after Mueller report's release: poll MORE on Wednesday, accusing him of being jealous of her late father, former Sen. John McCain John Sidney McCainTrump gives nod to vulnerable GOP Sen. McSally with bill signing Democrats need a 'celebrity' candidate — and it's not Biden or Sanders Juan Williams: The high price of working for Trump MORE (R-Ariz.).
The co-host of ABC's "The View" said her father would find it "hilarious" that the president was still publicly criticizing him months after his death.
"If I had told my dad, 'Seven months after you're dead, you're going to be dominating the news and all over Twitter,' he would think it was so hilarious that our president was so jealous of him that he was dominating the news cycle in death," McCain told her co-hosts.
"Do not feel bad for me and my family," McCain continued. "We are blessed, we are a family of privilege. Feel bad for people out there who are being bullied who don't have support."
Her remarks come after Trump again attacked McCain over Twitter for voting against a Republican effort to repeal ObamaCare in 2017. Trump said the vote would be a "stain" on the legacy of the former senator, who died of brain cancer in August 2018.
On Monday, Trump stepped up his feud, telling reporters that he was "never a fan" of McCain and never would be.
A number of GOP senators criticized Trump for the remarks.
On Wednesday, Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer Charles (Chuck) Ellis SchumerHillicon Valley: House Dems subpoena full Mueller report | DOJ pushes back at 'premature' subpoena | Dems reject offer to view report with fewer redactions | Trump camp runs Facebook ads about Mueller report | Uber gets B for self-driving cars Dem legal analyst says media 'overplayed' hand in Mueller coverage Former FBI official praises Barr for 'professional' press conference MORE (D-N.Y.) said he would reintroduce legislation to rename one of the Senate office buildings after McCain.


CTI Clinical Trial and Consulting Services (CTI) a global, privately held, full-service contract research organization, announces Kevin M. Schwarz has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer, with direct management oversight of CTI's global clinical trial operations.
Schwarz has been with CTI since 2003, serving as Senior Vice President of Clinical Operations. He has been vital to the growth and success of the clinical operations department at CTI as it has evolved and expanded over the past decade. In his new role, Schwarz will continue to lead further global expansion and standardization of clinical operations for CTI across the world.
Schwarz has nearly 30 years of experience in a variety of areas in business and operations, including within the clinical research industry. Before joining CTI, he held several positions with Kendle International (now INC Research), including Director of North American Clinical Operations and Vice President of Operations. Kevin received a bachelor's of science degree from Miami University.


County Educators Federal Credit Union's Web site. For those of you who are already members of our Credit Union, I'm certain you will like the convenience and easy access to the products and services that this site has to offer. If you are new to the Credit Union or are considering joining our family of over 13,000 members, feel free to browse around the Web site and notice the many advantages that CEFCU has to offer you and your family.
E-business has found its way into the daily lives of most everyone. The concept of offering financial services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week is not new to the professionals at CEFCU. In fact, we have been offering electronic services since 1991 with the introduction of e.M.A.G.I.C. (electronic Money Access and General Information Center), our 24-hour Audio Response System telephone service. In 1995 we began offering ATM cards which allowed global access to your funds anywhere that our ATM cards are accepted.
From our inception in 1935, we have always focused on providing the best possible financial services that fit our members' financial needs. Doing so in a rapidly changing environment has always been a challenge; however, it remains the primary driving force behind every decision made on behalf of our members. One of the questions most commonly asked by employees and members is "Why get involved with the Internet and have a Web presence?" My answer to that question has never changed throughout the years. I have always answered, "It's simple. We have always provided the tools our members need to allow them to take control of the limited personal and family time they have each day and reinvest it in a very unique and valuable resource THEMSELVES!"
County Educators Federal Credit Union has enjoyed over 65 years of success primarily due to listening to our members' financial needs and changing our products and services to better match their lifestyles. Although some people worry that the more successful we become and the larger we grow, we may lose the "personal touch" that most of our members have grown accustomed to over the years. Don't worry. We won't forget what has kept us in business since 1935...YOU, the member! We are not replacing our friendly "human touch" service with cold and unforgiving machines. We are simply enhancing our service by providing you with a variety of access channels and online tools to use, when you need it and how you want it.
Ultimately, we exist for the mutual benefit of "People Helping People." What better way to demonstrate this than by being there whenever we are needed, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Remember that our motto of "Providing Personal Financial Services for Generations" is not just words, it is the reason why we exist!


Selling has been a vital skill since market squares in Ancient Rome to the trading floors of the New York Stock Exchange today. Some people are naturals, they have an ability to make you comfortable with anything they are selling. Other people need help to become a better salesperson.
It is a beautiful thing to watch a natural salesperson execute a sale, but not to worry even if you are not a natural there are things you can learn to become a better salesman. Let's not worry about the product you are selling, because the most important part of the sale is you.
The ability to sell yourself is what will allow you to sell products. Sell yourself first, then sell the product.
Asking proxy questions allows you to build a positive rapport with the customer/client before asking them to buy your product. The questions do not even have to be related to the product you are selling. If the potential customer/client is obvious sports fan for instance. Ask them if they are excited for the upcoming season, or if they plan on attending any games.
These types of questions break down the stereotype of a sales person being untrustworthy. Build their trust and then sell the product.
Personality matching is one of the most common ways to build comfort with a potential customer/client. Read their body language, find out their interests, and use similar language.
If the potential customer is laid back and making jokes, they will enjoy when you do the same. On the other hand if the potential customer is uptight and very to the point, you should recognize this and be to the point.
This one is pretty self-explanatory. Often for a sale to be successful the customer/client needs to believe they need your services or product. They do not need you in their face every 10 minutes telling them how revolutionary your product is. Chances are, you are selling an elastic product, meaning the customer/client has can seek alternatives if they want.
What keeps customers coming back is the level of trust and comfort they have with you. Don't be pushy, get to know the person you are trying to sell to and figure our their needs. People who feel like they are talking to a sales person will rarely buy anything. People who feel like they are talking to a friend, will often buy anything.
It is widely known that it is much easier to sell to return customer than it is to a new customer. This is because the return customer has built a level of rapport with you and for the most part was satisfied with your services. This is why it is so vital to retain customers. To retain customers you must provide them with a legitimate service.
Scamming people for a quick dollar will often result in you not only being disliked, but eventually dollar-less. If you find yourself with a naive customer and there is potential to sell them much more than they need, YOU SHOULDN'T. Sell people what they need and they will continually come back for what they need. Sell people things they will never use and they will see your services as a waste.
Look at recently deceased Apple founder Steve Jobs for inspiration. Through reading his biography you will see that his immense self-belief is what fueled him through times of despair. He believed so strongly in himself and his product that it became contagious to the people around him. This is probably the single most important part of selling. You must fully endorse and believe in yourself and what you are selling. Because hell, if you don't believe in yourself and your product how is anyone else supposed to?


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2 edition of World War II and the disposal of "Africa Orientale Italiana" found in the catalog.
World War II and the disposal of "Africa Orientale Italiana"
Habtu Ghebre-Ab
a comparative study
by Habtu Ghebre-Ab
Published 1989 .
World War, 1939-1945 -- Territorial questions -- Africa,
Eritrea -- Politics and government -- 1941-1952,
Somalia -- Politics and government,
Libya -- Politics and government -- 1912-1951
Statement by Habtu Ghebre-Av
Pagination iii, 222 leaves ;
The war resulted in the military occupation of Ethiopia and its annexation into the newly created colony of Italian East Africa (Africa Orientale Italiana, or AOI); in addition, it exposed the weakness of the League of Nations as a force to preserve peace. Both Italy and Ethiopia were member nations, but the League did nothing when the former. - The same medal, bearing other dates, was also issued for the 2nd World War while another one was awarded for a number of colonial wars. The latter one has the years in Roman figures and the letters A.O.I. (Africa Orientale Italiana, Italian East Africa) on the reverse.
Africa Orientale Italiana: Advance from Sudan by Mike Bennighof, Ph.D. July Italy's formal declaration of war against France and Britain, delivered on 10 June , caught all of the Italian armed forces unprepared for war but none more so than the "Imperial" garrison of Italian East Africa. series of battles fought in East Africa as part of World War IIInstance of: military campaign.
'Half-man, half-snake' was how the Emperor Haile Selassie was described by one of his most ferocious rivals, the eunuch Balcha, who had commanded the artillery at the battle of Adowa where the first Italian invasion of Ethiopia was bloodily repulsed. Forty years later the old Galla warrior was to die, machine-gun in hand, once again attempting-this time without success-to 5/5(1). Partitioned from Ethiopia to the south and Sudan to the north and west, Eritrea became the site of pre-World War II Italian social and economic policies, including fascist and segregationist.
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This is a very interesting book. Besides discussing the more well known (and fascinating) campaigns in North Africa, it also discusses the Italian invasion of Ethiopia in and '36, German plans for colonizing Africa, the East African war between the Brits and the Italians, and other lesser known activities in Africa/5(6).
Buy Africa Orientale Italiana: Standard Playing Card Decks - FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases. Books shelved as ww2-africa: Sting of the Scorpion: The Inside Story of the Long Range Desert Group by Mike Morgan, An Army at Dawn: The War in North Afr.
Africa orientale italiana. Milano [Stampato nelle Officine fotolitografiche s.a.] (OCoLC) Document Type: Book: All Authors / Contributors: Touring club italiano. OCLC Number: Notes: At head of title: Consociazione turistica italiana.
Maps on end-papers. "Prime edizione di esemplari." "Supplem, alla rivista mensile. Military Research North Africa and Italian Campaigns March 4, 1 Stuart Murray WW2 – Africa and Italy () The Japanese surprise attack December 7th, on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War Size: KB.
10 results for World War II Decision Games: "world war ii board games" World War II Decision Games: "world war ii board games". Books shelved as wwii-north-africa: Desert War: The North African Campaign by Alan Moorehead, Kasserine Pass by Martin Blumenson, The Desert Gene.
Operations on the Northern front, East Africa, in the Second World War, were conducted by the British in Sudan and the Armed Forces Command of Italian East Africa (Comando Forze Armate dell'Africa Orientale Italiana) in Eritrea and 1 JuneAmedeo, Duke of Aosta the Viceroy and Governor-General of the Africa Orientale Italiana (AOI, Italian East Africa Location: Sudan border with Italian Eritrea.
Italian East Africa #1 () Italian East Africa (Africa Orientale Italiana) was an Italian colony in the Horn of dominion was formed on Januafter the Second Italo-Abyssinian War that resulted in the annexation of the Ethiopian Empire by Fascist Italy, by merging the pre-existing colonies of Italian Somaliland and Italian Eritrea with the.
In the first three months of the war the British inflicted 3, casualties on the Italians for the loss of just The fall of France allowed the transfer of the 5th Army divisions to the eastern frontier of the colony so that the Italians had overwhelming forces at their disposal in North Africa.
Figures differ from various sourcesFile Size: KB. Italian forces consisted of the Comando Forze Armate dell'Africa Orientale Italiana (Italian East African Armed Forces Command), with units from the Regio Esercito (Royal Army), Regia Aeronautica (Royal Air Force) and Regia Marina (Royal Navy), plus aboutsoldiers of the Regio Corpo Truppe Coloniali (Royal Corps of Colonial Troops), led by Italian officers and ers: K.
Africa Orientale Italiana: Design Notes by Mike Bennighof, Ph.D. March Several years ago, designers Ottavio Ricchi and Lorenzo Striuli turned in a proposed Panzer Grenadier expansion book they called Abyssinia I had long been very interested in the campaign, but I didn't want to publish an expansion for a game (Desert Rats) already out of print.
Italian East Africa (Italian: Africa Orientale Italiana, AOI) was an Italian colony in the Horn of was formed in through the merger of Italian Somalia, Italian Eritrea, and the newly occupied Ethiopian Empire, conquered in the Second Italo-Ethiopian War.
Italian East Africa was divided into six a and Somalia, Italian possessions since the 's, were Capital: Addis Ababa. On 9 Maythe Italian dictator, Benito Mussolini, proclaimed the formation of Italian East Africa (Africa Orientale Italiana, AOI), from Ethiopia after the Second Italo-Abyssinian War and the colonies of Italian Eritrea and Italian Somaliland.
On 10 JuneMussolini declared war on Britain and France, which made Italian military forces in Libya a threat to Egypt and those in Date: 10 June – 8 September(Guerrilla. Africa and World War II This volume considers the military, economic, and political significance of Africa during World War II.
The essays feature new research and innovative approaches to the historiography of Africa and bring to the fore issues of race, gender, and labor during the war, topics that have not yet received much critical attention. The author of this volume, Commandant Neil Orpen, is one of our most distinguished South African military historians.
He served with the old Coast Garrison Force before the outbreak of World War II, was on active service throughout the War and subsequently commanded the Cape Field Artillery.
Africa Orientale Italiana: Designer Ramblings by Mike Bennighof, Ph.D. November This was supposed to be easy. Panzer Grenadier: Africa Orientale Italiana would be, I stupidly thought, a fairly simply project.
We had leftover pieces from the old, long out-of-print games Desert Rats and Afrika had a set of eight beautiful maps created forConquest of. During World War II, the Italian colonies in Africa were conquered by the Allies; PAI in the colonies were captured.
Some PAI were stationed in Italy, for training and administrative functions. In SeptemberItaly surrendered to the Allies, but German forces occupied northern and central Italy. Italian Militaria for sale (Africa Orientale Italiana).
SOLD. Up for sale a small lot of photographs from an Italian officer during the 30ies and the second world war. All those pictures belongs to the same artillery officer, the oldest ones being from the very early 30ies. Some pictures taken in the Italian colonies in Africa in the. How West Africa Helped Win World War II.
06/06/ pm ET Updated In Junewhen France fell to the German invasion, Italy seized the moment to attack British positions in Egypt, Kenya, and Sudan. By the end of MarchGerman Major-General Erwin Rommel's mechanized troops had driven the British out of Libya and back Author: Kwei Quartey.
World War II began on Sept. 1,when Germany, without a declaration of war, invaded Poland. Britain and France declared war on Germany on Sept. 3, and all the members of the Commonwealth of Nations, except Ireland, rapidly followed suit.At the same time I'm really pleased at having designed this game; it does exactly what I always wanted the Panzer Grenadier system to do, showing the full breadth of the Second World War at a standard scale with a standard set of rules and telling a compelling story as play unfolds.
Africa Orientale Italiana is a really good game.The Italians merged Eritrea, Italian Somalia, and newly occupation Ethiopia into Italian East Africa (Africa Orientale Italiana, A.O.I.). Among the war crimes committed under the orders of Mussolini was the robbing of one of the so-called Axum Obelisks [4] (properly termed a 'stele' or, in the local Afro-Asiatic languages, hawelt/hawelti as its.
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"Building the Bioeconomy: Insights from European strategies". ThinkForest event on 7 June 2016
ThinkForest, a European high-level forum on the future of forests, has organized the seminar: "Building the Bioeconomy: Insights from European strategies", which took place in Helsinki on the 7th of June.
The seminar was an occasion to reflect on the fact that the European forest-based sector is in a period of profound structural change. Fundamental changes have already taken place in forest products markets, and significant structural changes are anticipated in the next 10–20 years. For example, some important forest products face mature or even declining markets, and at the same time see increasing competition from emerging economies. On the other hand, forest products which did not exist in the 20th century are already in production now – not to speak of the possibilities in coming decades. The European forest-based sector is also becoming more diversified, interlinked, and cross-sectorial. It is increasingly affected by issues such as climate change impacts and policies, energy policies, advances in new technologies, the increasing role of services, and trends towards a low carbon bioeconomy or green economy. Furthermore, the forest sector is becoming more integrated with other industrial sectors, such as construction, energy, chemicals and textile industries.
The main theme of the seminar was Bioeconomy, which has been defined at EU level, as the production of biomass and the conversion of biomass into value-added products, such as food, feed, bio-based products and bio-energy. The Europe 2020 strategy calls for a bioeconomy as a key element for smart and green growth in Europe.
As it was reported during the event, the EU is updating its Bioeconomy Strategy, and a number of Member States are already working on their own national strategies. The EU is also planning its climate policy, and how to treat biomass-based bioenergy in the future. All these are central to the future development of the forest-based bioeconomy.
Mr Thomas Arnold of the European Commission emphasized that the bioeconomy concept is part of important EU policies such as circular economy, industrial renaissance, and renewable energy and resource policies, with research and innovation priorities supported under EU Horizon 2020 programme. Mr Arnold acknowledged that the EU needs to take into account framework conditions – such as standards, national priorities and policies, access to finance – in order to deliver fully on the expectations of the Bioeconomy concept. As the EU Bioeconomy Strategy is under review, Member States are highly welcome to give their input in the process. The strategy will be updated, if deemed necessary, to better encompass decarbonisation and circularity while also promoting the renewal of key sectors such as agrifood, forestry, waste, marine, chemical, and construction.
The Member of the EU Parliament, Mrs Miapetra Kumpula-Matri stressed that, against the background of the Paris Agreement by which forests will play an important role in the fight against climate change, sustainable forestry should be better emphasized in the updated EU Bioeconomy Strategy. 20% of bioeconomy turnover comes from the forests based bioeconomy and there is a lot of potential to unlock. The strategy is very much chemistry-oriented at present and, according to the MEP, it fails to mention how relevant building with wood should be in the coming decades.
Additionally, Mr Arnold stressed that the views of stakeholders on the future of bioeconomy and on what the EU can do to further advance the concept both in theory and in practice are highly welcomed. It would be especially interesting for the Commission to learn whether at present there are any topics which are only limitedly dealt with in the circular Economy package and that stakeholders think they should be more clearly stressed in the updated Bioeconomy strategy.
Mr Göran Persson, ThinkForest President and Mr Esko Aho, EFI Strategic Adviser stated that "The bioeconomy can catalyse social, technological, and economic transformation towards inclusive, smart and sustainable growth. Three main reasons explain its potential. First, it creates new bioproducts that can outperform and replace fossil-based products and enhance the move to a low carbon economy. Rapid advances in bioscience, biotechnology and biorefineries mean that basically everything that can be made out of oil can also be made from renewable biological resources. Second, the bioeconomy supports new jobs in rural and urban areas, and third it enhances resource efficiency and security. A good example can be found in the construction sector, which in Europe represents 42 % of energy consumption, 50 % of material use, 33 % of waste and 35 % of CO 2 emissions." Mr Persson and Mr Ahothey concluded their intervention saying "It is time to enter a new era. The bioeconomy offers us the opportunity to move towards smart, sustainable and inclusive growth. It can help to address some of the most complicated, unprecedented challenges of our time. This is a unique opportunity which needs to be taken."
Further information is available on the following link: http://www.efi.int/portal/policy_advice/thinkforest/upcoming_events/


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Barlow Artisanal Bar – where the cocktails are a craft!
Barlow Artisanal Bar, an upscale cocktail bar opened in September 2014, is right across from the Arlington Club and the Schnitz on the corner of Salmon and Park Avenues in downtown Portland. Now admittedly, Thebeerchaser is generally more inclined to hit a good dive bar, but my first two encounters with this young bar – over a year apart were both positive. It is perfectly suited if one is trying to impress your date or your spouse after dinner and the theatre or a concert in the heart of Portland's Central Business District.
And from the description in the Portland Tribune a few months after it opened, the assertion was validated:
"…….Barlow has been raking in the late-night, dressed-up, theater-going crowd."
I enjoyed having a cocktail on the second visit with good friend, businesswoman and Portland civic all-star, Sharon Van Sickle-Robbins, with whom I served on the board for the City Club of Portland – a great organization.
Sharon VanSickle Robbins – civic all-star
She served as City Club President, in addition to her stints on the University of Portland Board of Regents, the Planned Parenthood Board and the American Electronics Association/Oregon board and she was also Public Relations Society of America/Portland Board President.
In addition, she chaired the Regional Arts & Culture Council Board and was President of the Public Relations Society of America/Portland – a list of service that could be for three people! Sharon has been an effective, savvy and conscientious board member and also has a great personality as I found out the first time that we Beerchased together – near the commencement of Thebeerchaser's Tour of Bars, Taverns and Pubs in late 2011.
Great dive bar and hangout for UP Students
We hit the Twilight Room in North Portland, which brought back memories to Sharon because it was a favorite bar when she was an undergraduate student at University of Portland (obviously after she turned twenty-one!)
My first foray at Barlow was in late 2014 with lawyer, Jeff Jones, when he visited from the East coast on a trip after his stint at the Schwabe Williamson & Wyatt law firm, where we both worked.
Jeff, after graduating with both an MBA and his JD or law degree from Willamette University worked for several years as an associate at the SWW firm. He was known as a gifted lawyer and for his sense of humor. The latter was only marginally appreciated by me as the firm's Chief Operating Officer, because management was usually the target of his jokes. Part of the issue may also have been the legal expense we incurred from outside counsel trying to extricate both Jones and the firm from the results of his quirky and irreverent humor.
Jeff Jones during his visit in 2014
It was a trait appreciated by most folks albeit primarily out of a sense of morbid curiosity. After several years at the firm, he abandoned a partnership-track position to pursue his dream as a stand-up comedian in Atlanta and write a book.
He succeeded in both goals. His success during four years as a stand-up comic at the Whole World Improv Theater was honed in Portland by the number of times the judge and jury both laughed hysterically at his closing argument during trials.
His book, A Crash Course in American Law, published in 2015, for a time was #1 on the Amazon e-book legal and legal humor categories. Having helped him with some of the editing, I knew the book was interesting and funny, but was amazed at the overwhelmingly positive reviews by those who read it (4.5 out of 5 stars) including:
"I was laughing–I mean snorting tea out through my nose and onto my Kindle screen laughing–before I even got to the first page." SPR Reviews
"Using his unique brand of fact-driven and often humorous interpretation of law, Mr. Jones acts as our quirky and lovable, if not overly-peppy, tour guide on a behind-the-scenes look into the American justice system. 4/23/15
Clarence Darrow would be proud….
Of course, based on a sense of retribution, I first turned to the four (out of 69) critical reviews because potential buyers should be aware of this sentiment:
" ……I also got the feeling the author really doesn't care for the American Judicial system or Americans for that matter. (emphasis supplied) 8/16/15
"…….or, in this case, it's like listening to the incoherent and frankly stupid ramblings of someone who claims to have passed the Bar….this is an utter waste of time…don't waste your time, or money." 5/19/15
In the interest of fairness, it should be disclosed that the last review was submitted by a former client in one of Jeff's trials in Multnomah Circuit Court – I think it was a case about a horse…..
He now has a big-boy job as a lawyer for IMERYS, a multi-national company headquartered in Paris, specializing in the production and processing of industrial minerals.
But we will return to Jones later — now back to Barlow.
Rather than me trying to describe the space at Barlow – a highlight of the bar, let's look at a few good descriptions by various print media sources:
"Walk through a door….and you'll be greeted by the larger-than-life bedroom eyes of silent film star Janet Gaynor, elaborate chandeliers, dark textured walls, swanky etched mirrors, and a Gatsby vibe that aims to distill the roaring 20s into a single night out." Portland Monthly 9/4/14
"In a long room decorated with aviation chairs, shimmer screens, tucked away seating and a menu that hearkens back to an earlier time, Barlow Artisanal Bar plans to bring a slice of old Hollywood to downtown Portland….Barlow was designed to look and feel like being inside a black and white movie." Samantha Bakall The Oregonian/OregonLive 8/ 8/14.
"The elegant, but not-too-stuffy, space — with seating at the bar, at the picture windows and in private curtained booths." Portland Tribune 1/15/15
Curtained booths
"(Barlow) aims to feel like a black-and-white movie, which explains the gunmetal-gray upholstery, the dark, flocked wallpaper and the giant image of silent-film star Janet Gaynor on a back wall, presiding over the room like a doe-eyed goddess…….Willamette Week 2015 Bar Guide
And it is fun at Barlow to sit by the large windows and watch people walk by as you partake.
Now while they have only three beers and Guiness on tap, it makes sense that one would order a cocktail at Barlow rather than a beer, just as it makes sense to down a PBR at a dive bar rather than a vodka martini (up with olives).
Meet Nathaniel – a craftsman…
Nathaniel, the bartender and Mariah, our waitress, were both very nice people and helpful in explaining the cocktail lineup described in the bar's website:
"The cocktail program…..brings a modern twist to the classics of the early 20th century. The carefully-curated list celebrates classic Hollywood allure with an emphasis on modern craft cocktail methods, including liquid nitrogen-chilled glassware, clarified syrups and juices, and hand-engraved ice cubes.
Nathaniel explained that the Glasgow Smile, was the most popular drink which has a base of Scotch and the Draper Daiquari, which is the most potent. And let's again rely on some media images which described their mixed drinks – there are ten on the menu ranging from $10 to $11.
The Glasgow Smile
"The chic yet playful Prohibition-era space offers a play on the classic Gibson, a martini with traditionally nothing more than gin, vermouth and a pickled olive. Barlow's Gibson, however, is a punch in the face — a mouthful of red onion flavor that's been clarified in a centrifuge so that the pulp separates from the juice. The red onion juice is shaken with Boodles Gin (a British brand) and Dolin Blanc Vermouth, from France." Portland Tribune 1/1/15
Sharon had a glass of wine (six on tap ranging from $8 to $12) and then I tried the Glasgow Smile, which lived up to its billing by Mariah although as Thebeerchaser, I still ordered a Double Mountain Kolisch as my first drink. The beers are $6. Happy Hour prices are $5 for the beer $6 for the wine, well drinks $6 and cocktails $8.
If you want a full dinner, better head to the Picnic House next door, which shares a kitchen with Barlow, because the bar's menu is pretty limited consisting primarily of appetizers-type offerings. The chef at Barlow might not agree with that assessment, but the eleven items on their "nosh" menu are confined to selections such as brussel sprouts, greens, onion dip and a burger, if you want to pay $10. And I would have a little problem paying $13 for a grilled-cheese sandwich even though it's accompanied by tomato soup.
The owners of Barlow are social activists and entrepreneurs, Jessica and Aaron Grimmer, who also own the adjacent Picnic House Restaurant (which also has a more extensive menu), the just opened Chk Chk on NW 23rd which specializes in fried chicken and High Noon, which has a southwest menu and specializes in frybread on NW 2nd.
How did Barlow get its name? Some commenting on social media were miffed because the name was already claimed by the Barlow Tavern, a dive bar in North Portland and there is also the Barlow Trail Roadhouse in Welches (named for the Oregon Trail pioneer, Sam Barlow) and even the Barlow Room in Dayton for wine tasters.
Or you can travel to Boston; Tucker, Kentucky or Crowley, Texas (Barlow's First and Last) where there are also Barlow Taverns. If that doesn't satisfy you could try Barlow, Kentucky, except you might have to travel a few miles to the Silver Bullet in nearby Paducah, since Barlow has a population of only 675 and no notable dive bars.
But we digress. Both Nathaniel and Mariah echoed the sentiments of Portland Monthly Magazine which stated that the bar's name is a slang term for "flapper" – the dancing girls way back in the Roaring "20's, an era when the Arlington Club next door didn't even admit women members —- Oh wait! The staid institution waited until the 1990's when it finally deigned to allow females on the roster…..
Barlow is also referenced as an "Artisanal Bar" – a reference to the craftsmanship of the bartenders. This led one critic on Oregon Live to comment:
"What the hell is an "Artisanal" bar? Already this place is sounding very pretentious. Will the wait staff be required to undergo plastic surgery to make them resemble Hollywood stars of the bygone era?"
We'll leave the trademark issues to the lawyers and speaking of lawyers, Jeff Jones deserves a few more comments. One review described Barlow as "elegant, but not-too-stuffy," perhaps that is why I invited Jeff to join me at the then newly opened tavern when he was on a trip from the East coast. Because that may be an apt description of the Jones' sense of humor when he was at the firm as evidenced by the examples below:
Jones – now having to wear a tie – again.
One day in June, 2004 at 10:40 AM, one of the firm's secretaries (she worked for Jones and several other attorneys and as difficult as it is to understand, she also appreciated his humor) sent this frantic e-mail:
"I have lost my ring that my grandmother left me. It is white gold, band style with 6 diamonds in a row. Please, if anyone finds it, please return to me. It has great sentimental value…."
Two and one-half minutes later, this e-mail was sent by Jeff Jones.
"Ring for sale: Antique, white gold, band-style with 6 diamonds in a row. Must sell fast. $50 or best offer."
Those who left their black-berrys unattended might also find an e-mail they purportedly sent (authored by Jones) with a question such as "Can someone tell me how to get to the Courthouse?" (From a sixth-year litigation associate) "Does anyone know where I can buy a Thanksgiving turkey and how to cook it?" or "Does anyone have some super-glue laying around?"
And finally (at least for this post), the firm urged legal secretaries to assist others if they were light on work. One very good secretary sent out this e-mail inquiry:
"Let me know if I can help you?"
One minute later, the Jones' response was"
"Can you build a wine rack?"
Jeff and his wife, Winslow, married in 2015.
In a high stress environment, having outstanding lawyers who did not take themselves too seriously is one factor that made Schwabe Williamson a great place to work and why it repeatedly on the Oregon Business Magazine's list of "The Top 50 Best Employers."
Nathaniels workbench!
To conclude, Barlow, while it may be a little expensive and limited on the culinary side, is a creative and welcome addition to the Portland bar scene. If you don't want to just be satisfied with one of the downtown hotel lobby or restaurant bars, try Barlow Artisanal Bar.
It has a nice decor, personable and knowledgeable staff and some great cocktails. And take a friend along like Sharon Robbins or Jeff Jones so the experience is even better.
Barlow Artisenal Bar 737 SW Salmon Street
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Perhaps you should check the Lost and Found??
Posted on June 26, 2014 by Thebeerchaser
While there are some Portland bars which have more types of draft and bottled beers and ciders than you could drink during a seven-year college education (approximately four for matriculating and the other three for drinking…) The Lost and Found Bar is not one of these.
Similarly, there are many taverns and pubs with expansive seating, game rooms, big-screen television viewing areas and lavish furnishings. The picture above and immediately below are evidence that the intent of owners Amai Hart and Leah Erickson is not to dazzle you with extravagant and opulent surroundings when you patronize their establishment. But stay tuned as to why you should check out the Lost and Found!
One might suggest that Portland's version of this bar be considered "The Little Engine that Could," compared to its counterparts of the same name in cities such as Los Angeles, Washington DC, Miami, Chicago and Oakland and even Birmingham in the United Kingdom.
It is a small and recent addition (May 2013) to the Portland bar scene and is attracting a loyal following – it's is a charming neighborhood bistro in the Overlook Neighborhood in North Portland just off Killingsworth. There's a great list of original specialty cocktails – all with fresh ingredients and served in Mason jars. Four of the ten reasonably priced between $7 to $8 are:
The Ron Burgundy Buffalo – Trace bourbon, mint, lemon, orange, and bitters
The Sweet Dee – Monopolowa vodka, blueberries, lemon, and iced tea
The Bill Murricane – Myers and Bacardi rum, pineapple, cranberry, and orange
The Bernie Lomax – Bacardi rum, blueberries, lime, and mint
The menu is pretty limited, but adequate for pub faire with a Mexican focus – i.e. tacos, several types of quesadillas, frito pie and nachos. There are only four draft beers, but their rotating taps of Northwest beers were great.
During my three visits, we had
Ft. George Quick Wit *
Double Mountain Vaporizer
Good Life Descender IPA
Hub Lager
* My favorite — And, since one of my visits was on a Tall Boy Tuesday, I had a Miller High Life TB for $1. (The same price as the daily Oregonian and a lot more substance…….)
Not available from The Good Humor Man….
And for a change of pace, why not try a Boozicle – something the Good Humor Man from your childhood wouldn't carry. As one patron stated: "It was a delicate mixture of vodka and juice. Well made. Some sort of Guava concoction."
And while the retractable garage doors as the entrance are a bit austere, the interior has some nice custom art work and two old-fashioned pin ball machines which enhance the ambiance.
Interesting "suit case" art from Upper Case Studios adorns the walls.
For example, there are a number of small suitcase lamps with various designs hung on the wall from Upper Case Studios..
As described in one of Thebeerchaser's favorite references, The Willamette Week Bar Guide (2014):
"The bunker-brick walls are painted the colors of ocean and sky, and sport cheery lamps made of suitcases, with shapes cut out for deer, bears and inadvisable airplane procedures. Other lampshades are made of cymbals.
A brightly painted, 3-foot-wide cross section of a tree stump—hanging precariously over the broad selection of booze—turns out to be Styrofoam. The bar's lovely art is made by UpperCase Studios' Mich Conklin, who started her business shortly after making the art for her daughter's bar."
Todd Walberg photos
Also photos of rock bands from Todd Walberg – " (he) will go to shows, take electric, high energy photos of bands and give the music world free range of them. He's taken photos for practically every up-and-coming musical act in the area.") Rip City Review – "The Ten Coolest People in Portland Music." (8/10/13)
So while the Lost and Found is not a unique venue from the standpoint of drink or food menu, furnishings or otherwise, why is it recommended? Very simple:
Classic pinball machines
It is another example of one of the many establishments founded by young, eager entrepreneurs who invest their capital for a labor of love – also having no experience in the restaurant or bar industry. In this case, Amai Hart and Lea Erickson who bought the establishment which was previously the Palace of Industry – a vintage store that served wine and beer.
They completely remodeled the interior and immersed themselves in developing a neighborhood gathering place with a caring and friendly staff – we can attest to that.
Amai's background was of interest to me since she is also a full-time legal assistant – still working at a Portland employment law firm for about seven years – after graduating from St. Mary's Academy and the U of O – the wonderful female-only high school in downtown Portland with a sterling academic program.
Julia the bartender with Sharon Robbins and Thebeerchaser logo.
I was pleased to be joined by a good friend, Sharon VanSickle-Robbins, herself a successful entrepreneur in multiple endeavors and one of Portland's most dedicated civic/charitable activists including past President of the City Club of Portland.
She also accompanied me to the Twilight Room – in 2011 on only the fifth of what is now 66 taverns reviewed on Thebeerchaser's Tour of Portland bars, taverns and pubs.
So visit the Lost and Found – the expansive patio as described by one neighborhood regular on Yelp offers all the motivation needed:
"An inviting space with friendly service and great drinks is very refreshing. I plan to spend a good portion of my summer out on that patio."
The Lost and Found Bar 5426 N. Gay Avenue
Posted in Neighborhood Bars, Uncategorized	| Tagged Amai Hart, Boozicle, City Club of Portland, Ft. George Quick Wit Ale, Leigh Erickson, Portland Palace of Industry, Rip City Review, Sharon Van Sickle-Robbins, St. Mary's Academy, The Lost and Found Bar in Portland, the Twilight Room, Thebeerchaser tour of Portland bars taverns and pubs, Todd Walberg photograher, Upper Case Studios, Willamette Week 2014 Bar Guide	| 5 Replies
Thebeerchaser's tour of Portland pubs, taverns and bars and this blog commenced in August 2011. My education on blog software is continuing and I hope to make it easier in the future to find items on the site; however, it may be helpful until that time to recap the venues reviewed in categories during the last ten months.
The next review will be posted this week and recaps our visit to Interurban, which will be followed by a visit to the historical Mock Crest Tavern.
Brooklyn Park Pub
Gladstone Street Pub
Hawthorne Hideaway
Laurelthirst Public House
Muddy Rudder Public House
"Taking the Plunge…"
Dive Bars (Not a negative connotation – see post entitled "Analyzing Dive Bars – Head First" from September)
Ash Street Saloon
Dixie Tavern
Joe's Cellar
Yukon Tavern
Amnesia Brew Pub
Coalition Brew Pub
Migration Brew Pub
Miscellaneous Bars and Pubs – In a Class of Their Own
The Buffalo Gap Saloon
The Twilight Room (Could be considered somewhat of a neighborhood pub but also a traditional "hang-out" for watering hole for University of Portland students)
Followers of the blog have asked if I have identified a favorite establishment to this point. While every visit has been positive, probably two tie as favorites for different reasons: The Laurelthirst and The Twilight Room.
Beerchasers of the Month
This label above is a misnomer because only five of the ten months have named an "honoree" as follows:
Princeton University professor and author of On Bullshit, Dr. Harry Frankfurt
Crime novelist, James Crumley
Retired chemical engineer and drinker, Harold Schlumburg
The bartenders of the Brooklyn Park Pub, the Gladstone Street Pub, Prost and the Twilight Room
Efforts will be made to bestow that honor more frequently, however, my favorite to this point is the esteemed Dr. Frankfurt, who responded to thebeerchaser's e-mail informing him of the distinction and he became a follower of the blog.
BS Expert – Dr. Harry Frankfurt
Beer-related Lawsuits
Having worked in a law firm for twenty-five years and at the Oregon State Bar prior to that time, I collected a lot of law-related articles and memorabilia. In reviewing old files, I came across my favorite law suit – reported in The Oregonian in 1976. It documents a $53,000 suit filed against the Mount Angel Oktoberfest in Marion County.
The plaintiff, Robert Rispler, claimed the portable toilet he entered at the annual Oktoberfest was pushed over by unruly patrons and he was "violently thrown about inside said portable toilet, became intimately mixed (emphasis supplied) with the contents thereof and sustained a fracture of his right wrist and other contusions and abrasions."
A Lawsuit Dr. Frankfurt Might Appreciate
Unfortunately additional research on the results of this suit are beyond the resources of thebeerchaser although a quick search of the internet found two Robert Risplers – one, a 1974 graduate of Reynolds High School in Portland (he would have been too young to drink legally….) and one who is now Director of Accounting at Fannie Mae in Washington DC. Thebeerchaser avoids political commentary (at times) and will omit any direct or indirect implications related to federal agencies.
Favorite Bar Jokes
Although my archives has more lawyer jokes than bar jokes, this blog needs to return to more relevant topics in this post and will finish with a few bar jokes, which will also grace future posts:
A grasshopper walks into a bar and the bartender says, "Hey, that's really cool. We have a drink named after you. The grasshopper looks at him skeptically and says, "You have a drink named Murray?"
A piece of toast, a glass of orange juice, some hash browns and a side of eggs walk into a bar and they order four beers. The bartender says, "I'm sorry we don't serve breakfast here."
A physician, a nurse, a rabbi and a bulldog walk into a bar and the bartender says, "What is this, some kind of joke?"
Spring Training in Phoenix
Thebeerchaser and spouse were privileged to take in a few games during Spring Training in Phoenix in March. While the tour of pubs is restricted to Portland, we visited and observed a number, which generated these observations:
It seemed like every bar we passed was jammed with people especially from about 4:30 to 7:00 and not necessarily because of Happy Hours. It may be that given urban sprawl in this badly planned metropolis, that people don't try to drive during rush hour and just hit a bar each day. Rotating designated drivers keep things legal.
It also seemed that many of the venues had multiple levels to accommodate all the patrons (see pictures below). Perhaps it was also the hot weather. It was ironic that it cost $4 for a bottle of water at the baseball games when one could get a PBR for $1.50 at the pub across the street. It brought to mind, beerchaser of the month, Jame's Crumley's request from his main character, C.W. Sughrue, "I want a beer as cold as my ex-wife's heart."
Of special interest was the Irish Pub, shown below, that also served as a saddelry.
Did you hear the one about the horse that walked into the bar? **
*Bartender says, "Hey! Why the long face?"
Posted in Beerchaser Miscellany	| Tagged Amnesia Brew Pub, Ash Street Saloon, bar jokes, Beerchaser of the Month, Brooklyn Park Pub, Buffalo Gap Saloon, Coalition Brew Pub, CW. Sughrue, Dixie Tavern, Dr. Harry Frankfurt, Gladstone Street Tavern, Hawthorne Hideaway, Interurban, James Crumley, Joe's Cellar, Laruelthirst, Laurelthirst Public House, Migration Brew Pub, MockCrest Tavern, Muddy Rudder, Octoberfest, On Bullshit, Phoenix, Prost, Proust, the Twilight Room, Yukon Tavern	| 2 Replies


for the Auto-da-Fé Open Poetry Competition.
This year's adjudicator: Tomas de Torquemada.
and has personally put many free thinkers to death.
name, address and details of immediate family.
prize: only one limb removed during torture.
Third prize: a comfy chair after your day on the rack.
Entry fee: three pounds of flesh per poem.
Neil Fulwood was born in 1972, the son of a truck driver, the grandson of a miner. Nobody can figure out where the whole poetry thing came from. His interests include reading, movies, and visiting inns and taverns of architectural interest. It still amazes Neil how many people confuse this with pub-crawling.
Just brilliant!! And a good laugh too.


Finally had the weather and the time on my side to test the Predator 40A ESC .
What attracted me to this ESC was simply that it was ready to go , everything is soldered in place - XT60 plug and bullet connectors for the motor .
To test the ESC my plan was to run it at the rated current and see what happens ( Heat - power sag ) , look for those tell tale signs that maybe everything is not right in the world .
The first prop I tried is a 10.5 x 5 and the motor pulled 30A .. The Predator 40A never got more than barely warm at all ..
So obviously I had to try a larger prop to load up the motor to put the ESC under some pressure as 30A was doing nothing to the ESC .
I swapped props and put a 11x6 Master on the motor .
When I did this I also changed the battery , putting the first one on the charger .
As I plugged in the battery and slowly cranked in power . Something strange happened .
The power sagged something terrible ..
Got to run through that check list right ?
Only thing left is the battery !
So carefully applying power I watched the power meter ..
Bad Ju Ju folks - Looks like the battery can not sustain a discharge any longer ..
Much better to find these things out under test conditions rather than say trying to take off with possibly a expensive model ..
With the first battery hitting 4.1v per cell , I thought enough ..
After a while I thought I should check to see if the Predator 40A was at least getting hot ? Nope !
It did get warm how ever , but not hot .
The only thing that approached getting hot was the motor , it warmed up very nicely with the Master 11x6 in place .
Sorry guys I did not tach the 10.5 x 5 ..
That motor be a budget motor , intended for a electric control liner ..
I'm really impressed with the ESC , it handled 40A really well . Did not get hot and there was no power sag .
Everything is pre soldered and there is nothing obvious to fault .
Fasttech.com is currently selling the Predator for $14.76 and there are other plug options ( Like the T plug ) , but for $15 USD with everything soldered the Predator 40A is a rather good deal handling it's power rating with no issue's .
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On his final day as Pope, Benedict XVI bid an emotional farewell to his cardinals at the Vatican saying that he would �continue to be close� to them after resignation.
Expressing a hope that the Church would work like an orchestra where different elements come together to create the harmony, Pope also vowed "unconditional reverence and obedience" to his successor.
Beginning a quiet final day as leader of the world's 1.2 billion Catholics, Pope is meeting many cardinals and staff before he flies to papal retreat at Castel Gandolfo.
No major speech was planned during Thursday's farewell to his closest advisers. Cardinal Angelo Sodano, the dean of the cardinals, thanked Benedict for his service.
Around 5 pm, Benedict will leave the palace for the last time as pontiff, head to the helicopter pad on the hill in the Vatican gardens and fly to the papal retreat at Castel Gandolfo.
There, at 8 pm sharp, Benedict becomes the first pontiff in 600 years to resign. The doors of the palazzo will shut and the Swiss Guards in attendance will go off duty.
After eight years of papacy at Vatican replete with both joyous and difficult moments, Pope Benedict XVI is to resign today.
Benedict, who is the first pope to resign in 600 years, will be known as �pope emeritus� after stepping down.


Q: Please tell us some of your favorite outfits that other groups have worn.
The red and black outfits from "Platina 9 DISCO"
Tsubaki Factory's "Teion Yakedo" outfits.
The beret hats are the cutest.
Kobushi Factory's "Bacchikoi Seishun!" outfits!
Since they're like baseball uniforms!!
I also like the "Otona no Jijou" outfits my Juice=Juice senpai wore.
Berryz Koubou-san's tai fish outfits!
I wanna try wearing it!!!


The first Cottons opened in 1985 in Camden now London's longest running collection of Caribbean restaurants, Cottons, has now officially set up a stand-alone rum shack on Curtain Road, Shoreditch.
Cottons will be bringing the exotic vibes of the Caribbean to East London seating 70 diners with so much Caribbean street food to be had along with over 235 different rums on offer.
This colourful bar/restaurant and decorated with beach-style memorabilia is a very welcoming and cosy place.
The food is inspired by the Caribbean islands from Jamaica to Margarita, diners can sample authentic and innovative Caribbean food.
Happy hour runs every day from 5pm-7pm offering house cocktails for just £5.
Plus there is a small and concise list of wines, sparkling wines and champagnes are also on offer and Caribbean beers.
Also whilst at Cottons Shoreditch you'll find a laidback reggae sound track throughout the day and DJs cater to the lively Shoreditch crowd on Thursdays through to Sundays, when there is a beach party.
Thanks to Cottons Rhum Shack who let some of us from the community of Love Pop Ups London come down to sample some of their delicious Caribbean food and rum cocktails. Read all blogs/reviews from the comments section from below.
Do you love Caribbean food? If so then you need to go to Cotton's Rhum Shack Restaurant for their mouth-watering selection of goodies.
Well, I'll never turn down a dinner of Caribbean food as I know I will always leave very full and slightly drunk. My visit to Cottons Rhum Shake in Shoreditch was not a let down with that, thanks to them and LovePopUpsLondon.com for the invite.
Walking in, first impressions of the vibe were good. The space is decorated really nicely, in a relaxed decor which makes you feel at home. Staff were friendly and helpful when asked questions, and although being relatively new, they were knowledgeable about the drinks and foods on offer.
Ouch my head is still sore!!! The rum punches are so potent and beautiful to taste, that you'll only need a couple to be merry!! Highly recommend trying that one to start, as it's exactly what you'd expect for a Caribbean restaurant, full of flavour, rum and colour!
Food wise, my stand out dish was the ebony wings.. they were chicklicious!! Mmm yum yum! The Rasta salad was also nice to cleanse the palate in between the chicken and fritters. After sampling most of the starters, it definitely left me wanting to try the rest of the menu.
If you're around shoreditch, you can do a lot worse than stopping by, this place is a lovely explosion of flavour for your tastebuds!
If you're like me and dream of a trip to the Caribbean but are kept grounded by your wallet then cotton's offers sweet relief from your Carib cravings. Cotton's in Shoreditch is my favourite of the cotton's restaurants, not only is it in a fun location but the interior is really nice and welcoming. The menu is a creative composition of mouthwatering dishes like ebony chicken wings, pork ribs (highly recommended) and a rasta salad (get this to feel better about eating half a kilo of meat slathered in sauce).
The cocktail menu is equally inspiring and I would recommend something rum-based as they really know how to work the flavours into some great drinks. They also hold rum tastings every now and then which are well worth the time.


Famous for its night markets and fresh seafoods, Kaohsiung is the 2nd largest city in Taiwan on the south west part of the small peninsula.
For two nights, I stayed in Ahiruyah Guesthouse located very close to Formosa Boulevard Station, where you will find one of the finest works of our arts in this city, The Dome.
Being close to the famous Liouhe Night market and train station, Ahiruyah Guesthouse's location is unbeatable. They have modern and stylish facilities, comfortable and clean rooms, it's the place to be in Kaohsiung. Price is affordable and very reasonable, checkout their website for booking.
Take the MRT and alight at Zouing station. The pond from its name is famous for the lotus plants on the man made lake and the beautiful temples around it. Including the Spring and Autumn Pavilions, Yuandi Temple and my personal favorite, the very traditional Dragon and Tiger Pagodas. There's a local belief that when entering the Dragon's mouth and going out from the Tiger's transforms bad luck into good luck.
You can go around the lake by walking or cycling to visit each of the huge and beautiful structures around it. Rising straight by the lake is an enormous 72-meter high Syuan Tian Emperor holding a giant sword, it's like a statue built to guard the lake.
For adrenaline junks and those who want a little adventure, you can ride a wakeboard at the newly opened Lotus Wake Park. The first and only full size cable park in Taiwan.
Cijin is a district of Kaohsiung in a small island located near the port. You can easily visit by taking a ferry from the old district of Yancheng. Ferry departs every 30 minutes and takes only 10 minutes to reach Cijin.
This island is popular for tourists to eat seafood, enjoy the beach and see historical sights. I did not skip trying the fresh catch from the street food stalls; it's really fresh, delicious and cheap. Cijin seaside park has a beautiful collection of sand sculptures.
Visit the old and beautiful Tianhou Temple and do a 20 minute hike to Cihou lighthouse. From here, you'll see the beautiful view of the sunset and the city of Kaoshiung from its harbor.
Cijin's centuries old Tianhou Temple. Built in 1673.
About a minute walk from Formosa Blvd Train Station, this night market is a must and your visit to Kaohsiung is incomplete without walking to its myriads of food and shopping stands.
Taste all the popular Taiwanese/Chinese street foods, take your time and have an empty stomach prior to your visit. Many foreigners from around the world visit this night market. It's a busy and exciting place for foodies like me. Have your dinner here each night and you'll never run out of selection.
A favorite night market snack, oyster omelet being prepared in one of the stalls in Liouhe Night Market.
Moon World – This unique landscape got its name due to its resemblance to the surface of the moon. A popular spot to enjoy chicken dishes.
Fo Guang Shan Monastery – The biggest Buddhist temple complex in the country. A lantern festival takes place here during Chinese New Year.
Shoushan National Park – Also known as the Monkey Mountain, it's an easy hike from Gushan District and a protected natural park where you can interact with many monkeys dominating the park.
From Kaohsiung International Airport, take a train to Formosa Blvd Station. Visit the The Dome at the center. Check in at the guesthouse.
Take a train to Zouying Station, alight and ride a bike or walk to Lotus Pond and visit the structures around the lake. Have some adventure at Lotus Wake Park before heading back to the guesthouse.
Visit the Liouhe Night Market and enjoy the best street foods.
Morning walk or cycle at the Love River. Have some snacks and bubble tea at Yancheng district before taking a ferry to Cijin.
In Cijin, walk along the main street and visit the Tianhou Temple. It leads to the beach and there a several stalls selling fresh seafood along the way.
Enjoy the sunset from top of Cihou Lighthouse.
Take a train to Central Park, walk around and get a coffee in one of the coffee shops around, enjoy the fresh breeze before you start our journey to your next destination.
Recently, Scoot launched a direct flight from Singapore to Kaohsiung which departs on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
You can also take a direct flight from any other major cities in China or a domestic flight from Taipei.
Check out some of the cool and cheap tours you could do in Singapore and Taipei.
Similar to Japan's Shinkansen, you can also reach Kaoshiung from Taipei via their highspeed train. Journey will take 1.5 hours for the express train. Online booking is available.
Very few blogs post about Taiwan tourism so this is really interesting. The Dome looks really interesting to check out though. Aside from that, it's going to be all about food for me. As much as possible, I want to see what food Taiwan is known for.
Wow I love the lotus pond! Id love to visit that place. Wonder if I will ever get to Taiwan.
I seldom see posts related to Taiwan and glad that you have featured it here. I didn't know that there are so many things to see in the place. All I know about Taiwan is that they are known manufacturers of branded tech products. Glad that you shared where you stayed too. This gives ideas for those who plan to visit the place soon..
To be honest, I never knew that Taiwan posses such beauty. Through your posts I've come to see what Taiwan has to offer. I am most excited to indulge in their culture and enjoy their food. That oyster omelet seems amazing!
I love your photos. They look awsome. I would love to see the streetmarket. Looks like a lot of fun. The Tianhou Temple is stunning. It looks like a great trip and you did a lot on your trip!
Oh wow. Great photos, Taiwan is awesome… I think I'd want to try the omelette, Yum!. I think I haven't been out of the country for like 2/3 years and I really want to travel but that'll have to wait until I have enough funds.
You know what, I always used to wonder about the first picture as I got it free through my Galaxy Note 5! Now I know that it's The Dome, Formosa Boulevard Station at Kaohsiung City. I'd love to visit Taiwan someday in my life! Thanks for sharing this wonderful post with us!
Wow you take awesome photos, Looks like you visited all the great places. Can't wait to start traveling!!
These are interesting places to visit in Taiwan. I'd like to visit the night market and try the food.
I missed the night markets like this, and I wanna try those oyster omelet. I'll definitely consider Kaohsiung when I have the chance to go on an Asian tour.
I just cant move my eyes from that Dome photograph in this post. Its so amazing. Loved to hear about your travels. Hope one day I would be able to go there as well.
I just looked for Moon World pics and oh my really want to get there!! Were the trains overloaded with people as I hear from other people?
This is SO awesome! I am never been anywhere cool! I really want to start traveling once my children are old enouhg to enjoy it. This looks like a really great place!
juhu, finally an awesome post with some cool things to do in Kaohsiung, looking for that quite a while now!
We will visit the With Inn Hostel, and wanted to get some other insider knowledge for the city.
Especially the morning ride at the Love River sounds like a very good idea…a bike is my favorite way to get around any city!!
As for food, any other recommendation besides Liouhe Night Market? Just wondering, as it is quite famous!


As a consumer, I expect companies to provide the product that they advertise and charge for. Last year I had customer service run-ins with a number of companies who didn't provide a satisfactory product and/or service. Some companies stepped up and fixed things and others showed their true colors.
I have written about issues I have had this past year with Hyatt, SPG & Carlson Rezidor. In their own ways, each of those companies did a good job of resolving my problems. They genuinely seemed to care and made everything right. In the end complaining is not about getting something free, it is about getting what you paid for.
Unfortunately there have been disappointing experiences as well. Staples is an example of a company that really failed. Recently I ordered a laptop from them where the the screen resolution was falsely advertised both online and in-store. Their response to me was that they aren't legally responsible since it was a typo, so too bad!
While I can't stress enough how terrible the Staples situation was/is, I like to focus on positivity and have moved on. After returning the laptop to Staples, I found a great deal at Lenovo for a much better product. Lenovo offered free expedited shipping and my laptop was to be delivered by UPS last Monday with a signature required.
I pay for a service from UPS called My Choice. It allows customers to reschedule deliveries or schedule a package for pickup. Since I was leaving town on Tuesday the 23rd, I needed to make sure I didn't miss the delivery and requested that the package be held for pickup on Monday the 22nd.
Come Monday morning I checked the tracking for my package to find that it wasn't updated. The package seemed to be in limbo. Not wanting to wait on hold, I hopped on chat where the agent told me they would have a supervisor look into it. Eventually that supervisor called back and said it was on the truck, so I waited at home to make sure I was here to sign for it.
About noon my UPS driver came to the door for an unrelated task, but unfortunately there was no laptop. He searched high and low and it wasn't there. I then hopped back on chat and over the next few hours I would speak to three more supervisors, each of which told me a different story.
While the first supervisor had mistakenly told me it was on the truck, the second one I spoke to said it was in the local warehouse, the third said it was still in Kentucky and the fourth that it was on a truck from California. Yikes!
Finally the issue got escalated to a higher up here locally who was able to see the issue. He did find the package and had it held early the next day so I could pick it up before leaving town. Funny enough, every supervisor had notated their calls with me, so the local supervisor could see exactly what I was told.
This all happened on December 22, which is one of their busiest days of the year. Despite the misinformation, every employee I dealt with at UPS was genuinely trying to help. Once I picked up the laptop, I considered the issue resolved. They found the laptop and I had it before leaving town. No harm no foul.
Not one, but two bouquets from UPS!
This past Monday while driving home from our trip to San Francisco, my phone rang. I wasn't able to answer, but the voicemail was from 1-800 Flowers telling me that my arrangement had been delivered and was sitting on the porch. Flowers? For me? Who could have sent them?
After the long ten hour journey, we arrived at home to see the flowers along with a note from UPS. Wow! The next day another delivery came with yet another set of flowers. I am sure the second set was probably a mistake, but I am still blown away!
Some companies like Staples just don't get how to treat customers and some like UPS do. While the managers made mistakes in conveying information to me, it was December 22, one of the busiest days of the year and they did everything they could to help. I really didn't expect anything more than that. After all I have had hundreds of deliveries from them over the years without issue.
Since I was dealing with both Staples and UPS at the same time, I guess the comparison between the companies sticks in my mind. While I won't say that I will never shop at Staples again, I most likely will not make a large purchase there anymore. My dealings with their representative have left a bad taste in my mouth and I have no confidence in the accuracy of their representations.
On the flip side, all I expected from UPS was to find my package and they eventually did. While the experience was frustrating, everyone I dealt with was genuine and there was no need for them to make up for it beyond finding my package, but they did and I applaud them!
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Everyone should boycott Staples and maybe after they figure out their sales are hurting they will then address their poor customer service problems. Staples has a horrible business model when dealing with customer service complaints. It drove me away.
I know one person — no, not me — who walked into a Staples location and received poor customer service. The problem was escalated to the store manager and assistant manager; and they tried to turn it into a racial issue. That customer alerted the corporate office of the hostility of the managers; and she was offered a coupon for her troubles. She vowed never to shop at Staples again.
I have always had a good experience with Staples, the store I frequent has an excellent store manager who takes care of any problem and resolve to our satisfaction in store .
I agree with pilot, it is all based on each representative. My local store has one of the nicest and friendly managers and will do anything he can to make sure anybody and everybody leaves happy. But there is the occasional, bad fish. Have had similar dealing on the phone as well. Sometime you just need to HUCA and try your luck on the next rep. I had a paper towel delivery that got left in the rain and they replace the whole order next day no problem.
I had to return an external hard drive (because I asked for a wireless one and the rep sold me one that required a PC connection). Even though I had opened it, they refunded the price and they applied my 15% off discount to my new order – even though the 15% off coupon was for the week prior. And no, I no longer had the coupon (because I surrendered it when I made the first purchase). I just stated to them that in fairness, I would have had the 15% off had they sold me the correct disk the first time so would they please apply the discount … and they did it! I was expecting a long conversation, but it was a quick trip.
Two weeks prior, I received the wrong refill from the .com site and I did not feel comfortable returning it through the site (because it was the free item in a B3G1 free promo). I went to the store and asked for their assistance and they called the online team. They told me to keep the wrong item and they sent me the correct item in 2 days.
I really think it is the luck of the draw sometimes on what type of service you receive. The people at my location seem to do a better job of arriving at a win-win for everyone. But of course, YMMV.
ok – I finally had a bad customer service experience (multiple for my issue) with Staples … what has happened with them?
I don't know, but they have been terrible to me lately. I just count it as the cost of doing business with them unfortunately.
Really seems to be a YMMV situation….


Since 2017 JOYCE is transformed into a Core Facility (JOYCE - CF) funded by the DFG (Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft) with the aim of high quality radar and passive microwave observations of the atmosphere. JOYCE will serve as a reference center for best practices in data acquisition, storage and distribution. The JOYCE-CF Kick-off Symposium takes place from 12-13 October 2017 in Jülich.
The Jülich Observatory for Cloud Evolution (JOYCE) operates ground-based active and passive remote sensing instruments for cloud and precipitation observations. JOYCE is based on a long-term successful collaboration between the University of Cologne, the University of Bonn and the Forschungszentrum Jülich.


When I began filling out college applications my family was confused. Wasn't my high school diploma enough? Shouldn't I just get a job and start a family? In our community and many others, this is typically regarded as the path for a Latino male. But I knew my path would be different. Excitement does not begin to describe how I felt when I was accepted to the University of California, Santa Barbara. I had the chance to live in the dorms, join sports, participate in many extra-curricular activities and study abroad in Paris. In short, I had the best time of my life.
Now, as an assistant principal in L.A., I spend my days working to ensure that other students who share my background have access to these great life experiences. I first began to realize that education was the place for me during my years at UCSB, when I had the chance to visit a number of local public schools — a few miles down the road but worlds away from our pristine quads and classrooms. Seeing the discrepancies in academic achievement and facilities connected directly to the classes I'd been taking and ignited my interest for social justice. As I learned more, I began to view the classroom as the singular most powerful place to have the kind of impact I imagined.
By the time I graduated, I had a degree in Sociology and Political Science, a minor in Education, and a focus on Immigration, Critical Race Theory and Education Reform. From there, I began to teach. And it was during my four years in the classroom (then another as principal teacher in residence) that my academic interest in education transformed into a deep, abiding passion. I went on to earn my master's in Education Policy and Administration from Loyola Marymount University and now serve as assistant principal at PUC Community Charter Middle School in the San Fernando Valley, very close to where I grew up. Every day, I feel blessed to be able to give back to the community that gave me so much.
As a first-generation Mexican-American and the first college graduate in my immediate family, I am very proud to be helping others realize what's possible through education. Most powerful of all, today, my family takes pride in my decision to pursue higher education and by how motivated I've become to make a difference in this world.
Looking at my students, I see so much of myself, from the community and culture we share to the challenges we've faced. In my own academic life, I've questioned if I had what it took to be successful. Studying never came easy to me and there were so many cultural messages pulling me away from applying myself in school. But I also know what is now possible for me because I did. If my students internalize one thing, I hope it will be this.
Today, I bring my personal story, along with my identity as first-generation Mexican- American and college graduate, to school with me. As a leader, I bring all these elements and hold the mirror up to my students, staff and families. Every day we are faced with obstacles — some small and direct, others stemming from larger systemic oppressions. I'm proud to stand as a living example for the many families I have come to meet and love over the years that college doesn't have to be a dream. Together, we can make it a reality.
In all of this, the role of committed educators cannot be overstated. As Hispanic Heritage month comes to a close, I hope we'll remember the unique role for classroom and school leadership in the broader fight for equity and opportunity. Every day, my colleagues and I are privileged to help shape the minds and futures of our next generation. As you imagine your own future, I hope you'll join us.
Claudio Estrada '09 is an assistant principal in Los Angeles and 2010 Teach For America alumnus.


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Q: C# application publish - errors on different systems I've made an application in C# . it's a WPF application with SDF DB.
I have VS2008 express.
I published my application (with SQL-CE dll) and installed it on my computer (I have windows XP) and on another WinXP computer and it worked fine.
I sent the same files to 2 people with windows 7.
the first one couldn't install the application - she got an error message like "cannot download the application [...] missing required files [...]".
the second one (window 7 with 64 bit) installed it but she could see only the main screen (that doesn't require DB) but after she tried to go to another screen - the application crashed and there was an error message that told her that maybe the application wasn't installed correctly (I have a screenshot but it's in hebrew).
What do I have to do to make the application work on windows7?

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Utilisation

Représentations informatiques
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Notes et références

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 Écriture latine
 P (lettre)
 Trait souscrit

Lettre P diacritée
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My heartiest Thaipongal wishes to all Tamil people who live in Sri Lanka and abroad.
My prayer is that, a New Constitution will be framed without any further delay in the new year, which will uphold the right to dignity, self respect, and justice on the basis of equality amongst all citizens of Sri Lanka so as to ensure goodwill unity and genuine reconciliation within an undivided and indivisible Sri Lanka.
My best wishes and prayers for a Thaipongal filled with peace and prosperity.
Leader of the Tamil National Alliance.


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Geghamian Wants TV Debate With Kocharian
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By Ruzanna Stepanian
Opposition leader Artashes Geghamian mounted on Thursday an emotional attack on President Robert Kocharian, challenging the latter to agree to a live televised debate with him on pressing issues facing Armenia.
"I have been asking you for an open debate on television for the last two years not to prove my personal superiority…but to get the country out of this situation," Geghamian told several hundred young supporters in remarks addressed to Kocharian.
Kocharian has never debated publicly with the outspoken leader of the National Unity Party and is unlikely to accept his offers any time soon. Kocharian instead met another opposition leader, Stepan Demirchian, in March 2003, on the eve of the second round of the last presidential elections.
More than a month before that Geghamian had debated with Kocharian's closest associate, Defense Minister Serzh Sarkisian. Most commentators concluded at the time that his harsh criticism of the authorities was more appealing to voters than Sarkisian's defense of government policies. He claimed on Thursday to have "knocked down" the powerful minister.
Geghamian lashed out at Kocharian for his Wednesday remarks that Armenia is now immune to political crises because of its rapidly growing economy. He pointed to the country's continuing high poverty rate and alleged that the authorities' employment figures are a fraud. "A whole nation is leading a half-hungry life," he screamed.
The opposition leader skirted the question of his possible participation in anti-Kocharian rallies planned by Demirchian's Artarutyun (Justice) alliance for this spring.


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The easiest way is to just pass the name of the pool, and hackney will create it if it doesn't exist. Pools are independent from each other (they won't compete for connections) and are created with the default configuration.


LAUDERHILL, FLA. (WSVN) - Police are actively searching for a man seen on ATM surveillance video draining another person's bank account.
Officials said he created an identity crisis by stealing personal information from a complete stranger.
Surveillance video showed a bearded man wearing a dark colored hat and sporting shades as he nonchalantly smoked a cigarette while cashing out.
"It's actually very uncomfortable and very irritable," said the victim, who wanted to remain anonymous.
The crook was able to withdraw thousands of dollars from that one ATM, in June.
"He went to one credit union on State Road 7 and withdrew $4,081," said Lauderhill Police detective Richard Clarke.
According to officials, the man was able to answer security questions, increase credit and ATM withdrawal limits, all without the victim's consent.
The victim said he still doesn't know how this crook was able to convince the bank to fulfill his requests.
Clarke believes, based on the man's behavior, that he has experience and knows what he's doing.
The cigarette-smoking man spent a whopping eight minutes at one ATM before he was done with his crime.
In total, the crook made off with $10,000 across Broward County.
Clarke offered tips for consumers to make sure their personal information is safe and out of the hands of criminals.
Police will be using the clear surveillance video to help identify and locate the man.
"People work hard for a living, a lot of people are honest, law-abiding citizens, and I think it's not right that they should be taken advantage of," said Clarke.
If you have any information on this identity theft, call Broward County Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS. Remember, you can always remain anonymous, and you may be eligible for a $3,000 reward.


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Kong Balduin 5. (Balduin af Montferrat, også kendt som Baudouinet, født som Balduin Aleramici 5.; august 1177  august 1186) blev kronet til medkonge af Jerusalem med sin onkel, Kong Balduin 4. i 1183, og regerede efter onklens død alene fra 1185 til 1186 under Grev Raymond 3. af Tripolis regentskab. Han blev efterfulgt af sin mor Sibylla og sin stedfar Guy af Lusignan.

En brik i et politisk spil
Balduin var ikke andet end en brik i rigets politik. Da han blev født, havde den politiske scene delt sig til to fraktioner. Balduin 4. var langsomt døende af spedalskhed, og arvefølgen ville sandsynligvis blive en kamp mellem Balduin 4.'s søster og deres yngre halvsøster Isabella. Deres udvidede familie og førende adelige var delt i deres støtte til de to arvinger.

Raymond 3. af Tripoli, fætter til deres far Amalrik 1. af Jerusalem, havde været regent for Balduin 4., mens sidstnævnte havde været barn, men så snart kongen var blevet myndig i 1176, begyndte hans magt at falde. Han havde også et krav på tronen i sin egen ret, men hans barnløshed forhindrede ham at forfølge det. I stedet optrådte han som mægler og hjalp slægten Ibelins interesser. Amalriks enke (Isabellas mor) Maria Komnene havde giftet sig med Balian af Ibelin, og Raymond forsøgte at genvinde indflydelse med en plan om at gifte Sibylla med Balians ældre bror Balduin af Ibelin. Kongen svarede igen ved i stedet at gifte hende med Guy af Lusignan i 1180. Guy havde, som en vassal af angevinerne fra Poitou, potentialet til at kunne opnå hjælp fra Balduin 4.'s fætter Henrik 2. af England til kongeriget.

Den anden fraktion, der i højere grad støttede Sibylla, var centreret omkring hendes morbror Joscelin 3. af Edessa og mor Agnes af Courtenay, nu hustru til Reginald af Sidon. Allieret med dem var Reunad de Châtillon, der havde været i landet siden Det 2. korstog og var enkemand efter Amalrik I's kusine Konstance af Antiokia. Amalrik af Lusignan, der selv var en en svigersøn til Balduin af Ibelin, var blevet vundet over til Agnes og kongens side, og havde bragt sin yngre bror Guy frem i forgrunden. Eraklius, udnævnt til den katolske patriark af Jerusalem i 1180, har undertiden været forbundet med denne gruppe, men forsøgte også at skabe fred mellem de forskellige fraktioner.

Medkonge af Jerusalem
Efterhånden som Balduin 4. blev mindre og mindre i stand til at regere på grund af hans spedalskhed, blev Guy udnævnt til bailli af kongeriget. Sammen med Reunad de Châtillon provokerede han Saladin, sultan af Egypten og Syrien med angreb på muslimske karavaner. Da Saladin invaderede kongeriget i 1183, tøvede Guy med at svare igen, og han blev derfor betragtet som en svag hærleder.

Balduin 4. afsatte Guy og tog magten tilbage til sig selv, selvom han nu var blind og sengeliggende. I de næste par måneder forsøgte han uden succes at få Sibyllas ægteskab med Guy annulleret. Raymond 3. blev kaldt tilbage, og Haute Cour blev indkaldt for at bestemme Balduin 4.'s efterfølger. Hans juridiske arving var hans søster, Sibylla, men det blev besluttet, at hendes søn Balduin af Montferrat skulle arve kongeriget forud for Sibyllas krav. Balduin 5. blev 5 år gammel kronet som medkonge.

Arvefølgekrisen resulterede også i at en mission blev sendt til Vesten for at søge hjælp: I 1184 rejste patriarken Eraklius sammen med Roger de Moulins, stormesteren af Johanitterordenen og Arnaud de Toroge, stormesteren af Tempelridderne, til hoffene i Europa. Eraklius tilbød kongedømmet til både Filip 2. af Frankrig og Henrik 2. af England: Den førstnævnte var søn af Ludvig 7., fætter til Balduin 5.'s far, sidstnævnte var fætter til Balduin 4. og Sibylla og havde lovet at drage på korstog efter mordet på Thomas Becket. Ingen af dem hjalp ham. En vis støtte fra familien ankom i form af Balduin 5.'s farfar, markisen Vilhelm 5. af Montferrat ("den Ældre"), som etablerede sig på Skt. Elias Borgen. Omkring samme tid, i den sidste halvdel af 1184, døde Balduins mormor Agnes af Courtenay i Akko.

Monark alene
Balduin 4. bukkede til sidst under for sin spedalskhed i foråret 1185. Kort før sin død beordrede han et officielt offentligt kronebæring til sin nevø i Gravkirke (da den lille dreng allerede var blevet kronet). Balduin 5. blev båret på skuldrene af Balian af Ibelin, ikke kun fordi Balian var særlig høj, men også for at demonstrere, at hans tante Isabellas familie støttede hans tronbestigelse. Balduin 5. var nu konge alene, men da han stadig var mindreårig, var Raymond 3. hans bailli (regent) og hans grandonkel Joscelin 3. af Edessa, hans personlige værge.

Tidlige død
Balduins regeringsperiode alene varede lidt over et år, og han døde i efteråret 1186 i Akko. Han havde været så svag og syg i hele sin barndom, at hans død var forventet. Hans død forstærkede den langvarige antagelse om, at han aldrig ville have levet til voksenalderen eller længe nok til at få en arving.

Efter hans død ledsagede hans bedstefar Vilhelm og grandonkel Joscelin hans kiste til Jerusalem. Han blev begravet i Gravkirken i en kunstfærdigt udskåret gravkiste, som stort set blev ødelagt i begyndelsen af 1800-tallet. Fragmenter af det er blevet identificeret af Zehava Jacoby i den ortodokse patriark af Jerusalems besiddelse.

Arvefølgekrise
På grund af Balduin 5.'s skrøbelige helbred, var der allerede blevet lagt planer for at bestemme kongerigets næste hersker. Tronen ville blive krævet af enten hans mor Sibylla eller hans tante Isabella, fordi de var hans bedstefar Amalrik 1.'s eneste overlevende børn. Arvefølgen ville blive bestemt af et råd bestående af Balduins frænder, kongerne af England og Frankrig, Frederik Barbarossa, den tysk-romerske kejser og paven, på det tidspunkt Urban 3. I mellemtiden ville hans "mest retmæssige arving" fungere som bailli (regent). Imidlertid blev denne aftale ignoreret fuldstændigt, da Balduin var død, skønt den senere blev påberåbt af hans farbror Konrad af Montferrat (hans nærmeste mandlige slægtning) i hans krav på Guys kongedømme efter Slaget ved Hattin i 1187.

I stedet for at deltage i begravelsen indkaldte baillien Raymond af Tripoli en forsamling af sine støtter i Nablus, Ibelin-familiens hovedsæde. Dette antyder, at han allerede havde til formål at fremme Isabellas krav (Balian af Ibelins steddatter) og udfordre Sibylla.

Sibyllas arv blev gjort betinget af annulleringen af hendes ægteskab med Guy. (En lignende betingelse var blevet pålagt hendes far, der var blevet tvunget til at lade sig skille fra hendes mor. ) Hun ville få et frit valg af en ny mand. Hun nægtede. Ved sin kroning, da patriark Eraklius bad hende om at indkalde sin nye gemal, førte hun Guy frem for at blive kronet.

Raymond 3. og adelige forsøgte derefter at arrangere et kup for at anbringe Isabella på tronen sammen med hendes mand Humfried 4. af Toron. Humfried trak sig (han var stedsøn til Guy's allierede Reunad de Châtillon) og svor troskab til Sibylla og Guy. Raymond 3., oprørt, vendte hjem til Tripoli, og Balduin af Ibelin gik i selvpålagt eksil fra kongeriget.

Sibylla og Guys styre viste sig at være katastrofalt, og kongeriget blev næsten udslettet af Saladin efter Slaget ved Hattin i 1187. Balduin 5.'s farbror, Konrad af Montferrat, drev Saladin tilbage fra belejringen af Tyrus og videreførte Montferrat-kravet til tronen, forstærket af hans ægteskab med Isabella.

I fiktion
Balduin optræder som en mindre karakter i flere romaner, særligt i Król trędowaty (Den spedalske konge) af Zofia Kossak-Szczucka, The Knights of Dark Renown af Graham Shelby og Jerusalem af Cecelia Holland, som et sygeligt lille barn. Afhængig af forfatterens skildring af hans mor Sibylla, er han på forskellig vis beskrevet som enten dybt elsket eller forsømt.

Han er med i director's cut af filmen Kingdom of Heaven fra 2005, men blev redigeret ud af biografversionen. I director's cut er den unge Balduin afbildet som lidende af spedalskhed, ligesom hans onkel Balduin 4. Hans død i filmen tilskrives hans mors forgiftning. Det afbildes som aktiv dødshjælp for at skåne ham for sygdommens lidelser.

Kilder
 De Expugnatione Terrae Sanctae per Saladinum, translated by James A. Brundage, in The Crusades: A Documentary Survey (Marquette University Press, 1962).
 M. R. Morgan (ed.), La Continuation de Guillaume de Tyr (1184–1197), (Paris, 1982), trans. by Peter W. Edbury as The Conquest of Jerusalem and the Third Crusade: Sources in Translation (Ashgate, 1998).
 Helen J. Nicholson (trans.), Chronicle of the Third Crusade, a Translation of "Itinerarium Peregrinorum et Gesta Regis Ricardi" (Ashgate, 1997).
 William of Tyre, A History of Deeds Done Beyond the Sea. E. A. Babcock and A. C. Krey, trans. (Columbia University Press, 1943).
 Bernard Hamilton, "Women in the Crusader States: The Queens of Jerusalem", in Medieval Women, edited by Derek Baker. Ecclesiastical History Society, 1978
 Bernard Hamilton, The Leper King and his Heirs: Baldwin IV and the Crusader Kingdom of Jerusalem (Cambridge University Press, 2000).
 Zehava Jacoby, "The Tomb of Baldwin V, King of Jerusalem (1185-1186) and the Workshop of the Temple Area", in Gesta, 18 (1979), pp. 3–14.
 Steven Runciman, A History of the Crusades, vol. II: The Kingdom of Jerusalem (Cambridge University Press, 1952).
 Leopoldo Usseglio, I Marchesi di Monferrato in Italia ed in Oriente durante i secoli XII e XIII (Casale Monferrato, 1926)

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