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YouTuber HRH Collection Seeks Millions…
Casey Kasem's Longtime Holmby Hills Estate Sells for $34 Million
April 8, 2021 12:20 pm PT
Realtor.com; Associated Press
Plus Icon Seller Jean Kasem
Plus Icon Buyer Benjamin & Hedy Nazarian
Plus Icon Location Holmby Hills, Los Angeles, Calif.
Plus Icon Specs 12,000 square feet, 8 bedrooms, 12 bathrooms
Plus Icon Lot Size 2.4-acres
After years on and off the market at a variety of prices that began at $42 million and eventually slipped to $37.9 million, the longtime Los Angeles home of the late radio legend Casey Kasem has sold for $34 million in an off-market deal. The 2.4-acre estate lies just north of Sunset Boulevard in prime Holmby Hills, behind gates and surrounded by mature landscaping. Records reveal the local buyers are Benjamin Nazarian and his wife Hedy, members of the billionaire Nazarian clan.
Kasem died in 2014, and since then the house has seen legal wrangles, initially between his widow, former actress Jean Kasem ("Cheers"), and his children from an earlier marriage. It appears Jean eventually entered into a partnership with Phil Braunstein of Colossal Properties, with the goal to redevelop the Holmby Hills property into a glitzy spec manse, but that collaboration never actually happened.
Remaining on the estate is a rambling, many-winged mansion — in aerial shots, it rather resembles an albatross in flight — with eight bedrooms and 12 bathrooms in roughly 12,000 square feet of living space, a number that includes the detached guest and staff houses. Built in 1954 but heavily expanded and renovated since, the Grecian-influenced structures were acquired by the Kasems in 1989 for just over $1.7 million.
Perhaps the property's most (in)famous feature is its heart-shaped swimming pool, which sits before a trie of gazebos in the backyard. There are also vast lawns and acres of manicured grounds, a sunken tennis court and a subterranean cabana, plus spacious stone terraces for large-scale entertaining.
Other amenities include vaguely Louvre-like interior decor with floridly luxurious public rooms, a catering kitchen, dual master suites, and a 15-car motorcourt that anchors garaging for four luxury vehicles.
Whatever their plans for the sublimely-located but outdated property, the Nazarians' new spread lies directly across the street from the $36.5 million Holmby Hills estate of Kylie Jenner, and it's also within sugar-borrowing distance from homes of other financial heavyweights like Tom Ford, Kelsey Grammer and fashion tycoon Max Azria.
Holmby Hills
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After Just Six Months, Britney Spears Flips Calabasas Mansion Back Up for Sale


Overwatch maps already span theme parks to space stations. Now, players will get to venture to a whole new city: Paris, the City of Love, will be the next Overwatch Assault map. The map allows players to explore the famous French capital while battling through its narrow streets and iconic landmarks.
Many well-known city features have been given an Overwatch theme. Instead of the Moulin Rouge of the real Paris, the map will feature Cabaret Luna, home to the musical talents of diva, Luna. Enjoy French delicacies like mille-feuille and colourful macarons at the Pâtisserie Galand. Finally, players can take a leisurely stroll through the Maison Marat, a grand palace in the heart of the city.
Perhaps the creation of the Parisian map was spurred by the acceptance of the Paris Eternal months ago as one of the new expansion teams in the Overwatch League. In that case, maybe the next maps will feature Toronto, or Washington D.C., or one of the Chinese teams accepted into the esports league.
Until then, Overwatch enthusiasts can already test the new map on the Public Test Region.


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Museum Hulst is een streekmuseum gevestigd in het 's-Landshuis, een rijksmonument uit de 17e eeuw, in Hulst in Zeeland.
Het museum geeft een beeld van de geschiedenis van Hulst en het Land van Hulst, van miljoenen jaren geleden tot nu, er wordt uitgelegd waarom Hulst "Reynaertstad" wordt genoemd en waarom Hulst zulke goed bewaarde vestingen heeft.

Geschiedenis

De heemkundekring "De Vier Ambachten" werd opgericht in 1927, naar aanleiding van een landbouwtentoonstelling die in dat jaar in Hulst werd gehouden. In 1929 werd een museum geopend in een oud klaslokaal. In 1953 bleek het klaslokaal al te klein te zijn. Uiteindelijk werd, in 1979, het voormalige refugiehuis van de Abdij Ten Duinen betrokken, dat daartoe eerst een restauratie onderging.

Tot 2018 was het museum bekend als "Streekmuseum De Vier Ambachten", vernoemd naar de vroegere kasselrij Vier Ambachten, waarna de naam werd gewijzigd naar "Museum Hulst". In 2022 verhuisde het museum naar het 's-Landshuis waar het op 11 juni werd geopend.

Collectie
De collectie bestaat onder meer uit archeologische vondsten. De oudste zijn vuurstenen werktuigjes uit het laatpaleolithicum en gevonden te Nieuw-Namen. Verder zijn er veel voorwerpen uit de 13e-18e eeuw, onder meer afkomstig van opgravingen op het terrein van het voormalige Minderbroedersklooster. Hiertoe behoren glissers, pelgrimsinsignes en dergelijke.

Verder zijn er klederdrachten te zien: de Axelse klederdracht, de Hulster klederdracht en de Cadzandse klederdracht. Daarnaast zijn er voorwerpen die betrekking hebben op het gildewezen, op de relatie van Hulst met het epos Van den vos Reynaerde, op de militaire geschiedenis en de vestingwerken. Dan is er een klompenmakerij en een vlasserij ingericht: twee takken van nijverheid die hier in de omgeving werden bedreven. Daarnaast zijn er gereedschappen en gebruiksvoorwerpen uit vroeger jaren.

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Museum in Zeeland
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The Global Art Project: The Dragonfly
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Currents and Futures
[Most of the time, my topics are deadly serious. However, that's not the only kind of writing I do. I'd like to share a piece I wrote awhile ago, the seriousness hidden inside the humor. It's actually based on a dream! It was nice waking with a smile on my face, having dreamt this!]
THE DRAGONFLY
Imagine a delicate dragonfly, with glass wings, a metal body and spindly metal legs. It's thin, outstretched wings shimmer iridescence in the sunlight.
Now, imagine this dragonfly 100 miles long and 75 miles wide. You see it above you in the sky, because it's in low Earth orbit. The first global work of art.
What did it take to create the dragonfly?
All it took total human cooperation. All of the nations of the Earth had to come to consensus. It took most of the productive output of humanity for 50 years. For decades, all the people of the Earth had to work on Project Dragonfly.
All of the money, every penny of it, that was spent on killing and oppressing other humans was diverted to Project Dragonfly. (This provided more than enough money for several dragonflies.) The scientific research capacity of every Western nation had to be diverted from genetic manipulation and building better nuclear warheads to the logistics and technology of building a 100 mile long dragonfly and launching it into space.
The Grand Consensus:
The people of the world got the notion to build the Dragonfly. No one knew (or cared) where the idea started. Once it got going, the nations of the world were swept up in the fervor.
In order to build it, the work had to be parceled out by continents:
The South Americans were assigned the wings. National boundaries had to dissolve, military dictatorships overthrown, drug trafficking halted, poverty, illiteracy and pollution eliminated. South America could not afford petty squabbles and demeaning poverty anymore, not if they were going to rise to the task of building the wings. The industrial capacity of South America was diverted from cars and washing machines to the framework for dragonfly wings.
The Russians were assigned the body. They were initially pissed off — they wanted to build the wings (everybody in the world wanted to build the wings! That's why the body parts were assigned by lottery).
The Russians complained that their role was not "important" enough. They had to be convinced that they had the most important role, the one piece that held the rest together.
The Dragonfly Revolutions: "Get Over It!"
The Chinese built the head — early. It's amazing what over a billion people can do once they set their collective mind on it. They built it early and launched it early. For decades, the ten mile across Chinese built head tumbled in its circum-polar orbit. Was it an accident, or did it appear to be smiling every time it passed over Europe and the United States?
The United States government complained bitterly that the face on the dragonfly head "looked too Asian". The US government supplied experts analyzing high-resolution photos taken from spy satellites showing that the eyes were "slightly slanted". The Americans threatened to pull out of Project Dragonfly unless the Chinese made "appropriate changes to bring the features in line with those of accepted civilized society". Hard-liners in the US government threatened to shoot down the dragonfly head as "a threat to national security".
The world was stunned by the Chinese Ambassador's three word reply: "Get over it!" These three words became the rallying cry of the Americans who rose up and overthrew their own government, voting out of office all Democrats and Republicans, and making it a crime for anyone to contribute over $10.00 to any political campaign.
The Africans were assigned the legs. The nations of the world knew that, unless something changed, the dragonfly would be legless. Africa, ravaged by its history of colonialism, AIDS, poverty and war, was unable to feed its own people, much less build hundreds of miles of dragonfly legs.
There were only two things to do: find another continent to build the legs, or the countries of the world would have to unite to heal Africa, as well as provide the capacity to build the legs. They opted for the latter. Announcing the Earth's first "Global Marshall Plan", the UN President stated: "We are not just lifting current and future generations of Africans out of the quicksand of war, disease and poverty. The nations of the world get something in return. Dragonfly legs!!"
The Americans built the tail. The early plans called for each tail segment to be sponsored by a corporation, with a different flashing corporate logo on each segment. The same mass uprising that overthrew the government also passed the 41st Amendment, outlawing corporations as "a plague over the Earth". The rest of the world quickly followed suit. The amount of money freed up from corporate salaries more than paid for Africa's Marshall Plan.
The European Union got the task of assembling the Dragonfly in space. They went at their task with gusto, inventing new methods of travel in space that made rockets obsolete. As stated by the French head of the European Union: "We accomplished this task so well because, after all, the dragonfly idea came from France in the first place. Dragonflies are very French insects…"
Viewing the Dragonfly
So, the next time you see the Dragonfly, tumbling in its polar orbit, please remember that what looks like a carefree piece of whimsy is really the first tangible product of human global cooperation, a product that pulled us from the brink of human catastrophe and set the path of true globalization of the human species.
Next time the Dragonfly is passing overhead, go outside and look at it. Really look at it. Stretch out your arm and point, remembering its huge dimensions mimic that of a dragonfly right beyond the tips of your outstretched fingers. Remember that the Dragonfly has made obsolete concepts like "corporations", "nations" and even "poverty". Humans, for the first time, have evidence for that which many always knew: we are one family.
What's next? Given our massive productive capacity, there is no question that there will be another global art project. Suggestions range from a butterfly (not the most original idea) to constructing a gigantic vagina in space, through which the entire Earth would pass. So far, nothing has captured the imagination of the world's humans. But, everyone has faith that something will.
[Please feel free to forward. I am interested in your comments and opinions.]
PS: Incidentally… here's a photo of the current International Space Station, showing that NASA lacks both artistry and imagination…
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Silver Lake Resort & Campground of Mears, Michigan came to Envigor to completely redesign an outdated and problematic website. The result was a modern take on rustic that showcases their unique and pristine facilities as well as exceptional customer service.
The fully-responsive and fluid website, optimized for all devices, features a gallery with capabilities to add images or videos, reservation email form, parallax image scrolling, and a section dedicated to local businesses and attractions in the Silver Lake area.


Quinores describes Northwest Hawai'i Ohana as a nonprofit organization whose focus is sharing the "Aloha Spirit" in the northern part of Washington, specifically Whatcom and Skagit counties.
"We give out two yearly educational scholarships, which are available to the community," she says.
Members sometimes hold fall and spring hula classes and varying workshops, with a ho'ike (show or recital) as a class finale. The spring class is always invited to perform at the Bridge of Aloha Festival, and the fall class performs at the Winter Gathering.
Quinores says there are currently seven board members, but volunteers are always needed, and some board positions will open up in January. The organization's annual general meeting will be in January, when elections will be held.
Anyone can join Northwest Hawai'i Ohana; there are no membership fees or dues.
Along with their biggest event, the Bridge of Aloha, members have been trying to have monthly social gatherings to mingle with members, and there's a well-attended annual summer picnic, Quinores says. Everyone is welcome to join.


We are SO thrilled to announce that we have the privilege of working with The Garden Club of America to decrease pesticide usage on yards and gardens across the United States. The Garden Club of America has always been about conservation and environmental stewardship since its founding in 1913. The GCA's Conservation Committee has advocated to prevent the cutting of roadside trees for billboards, to save the redwoods, and for parks.
With this initiative led by club President Dede Petri, National Conservation Chair SaSa Panarese, and National Affairs and Legislation chair Hollidae Morrison, clubs across the country will work to decrease pesticide usage by members and in their communities. This is a wonderful partnership, because club members are the trusted experts on yard and garden aesthetics and care in their communities. With more turf than corn or soy in this country, this can make a huge impact on water quality.
Additionally, members will strive to increase responsible drug disposal so that pharmaceuticals don't leach into our water.
With knowledge, we can work together without it costing more, to have cleaner water for our families and communities. So send your friends and community members to the Garden Club of America web site to learn more about the work the GCA is doing and to pledge!
Additionally, President Dede Petri has collaborated further with National Audubon President David Yarnold. The National Audubon Society will also support the Healthy Yard Pledge, and the Garden Club of America will support the Audubon Native Plants for Birds initiative.
States along the Mississippi River are facing lakes smothered by toxic algae growth and pollution of well water to the point where it is undrinkable according to an article in the Journal Sentinel.
Ten years after a government task force set to curb nitrogen and phosphorous pollution (mostly from fertilizers) by 45 percent to help both local waterways and the Gulf of Mexico, the river is getting more polluted despite millions being spent to try to curb the pollution. This is fueling the dead zone in the Gulf, because the nutrients lead to increased algae growth. Bacteria feast on the algae, multiply, and consume the oxygen in the water, leaving it uninhabitable for fish. According to the article this dead zone has increased to 5,572 square miles.
The states are Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, Mississippi, Arkansas and Louisiana. Each was required to develop their own plans for reducing nitrogen and phosphorous in the river, but this has not effectively happened.
Homeowners in the Mississippi watershed can lead the way, not using synthetic fertilizers and pesticides in their yards and gardens, and protecting wetlands with native plants that absorb nutrients, and educating their friends and neighbors about the problem and solutions.
The Environmental Protection Agency announced a rule today that would implementing a definition of protected waters of the United States that excludes many waters currently protected.
Currently farmers are prohibited from using chemical pesticides and fertilizers that run into water bodies and contaminate streams and wetlands. Under the proposed rule this will be allowed.
The new rule will protect larger water bodies, but remove protections from seasonal streams and wetlands that are not overtly contiguous with a larger water body. It will only protect surface water, not underground streams or aquifers. This opens up important wetlands to pollution and degradation.
The proposed rule has a 60 day comment period before the final draft is drawn up.
A significant amount of the carbon we produce that winds up in the atmosphere could be captured and stored in the soil where it increases fertility because carbon is a building block for plants.
What does this mean to home gardeners? Since there are more lawns than irrigated corn in the United States, our lawns can be a carbon sink, too.
-An alternative is to mulch them on site and them spread a thin layer of compost. Both add nutrients including carbon and nitrogen, and structure to your soil. This also keeps them out of landfill where decomposition is often anaerobic and produces lots of methane.
-This means you won't need synthetic fertilizers, and so you are also protecting nearby water bodies.
Really important, and really easy!
A recent study by the Environmental Working Group found that the weedkiller glyphosate was present in all 28 cereal and cereal bars made with oats that that they tested. And they tested the most popular ones. In 26 of these samples the levels were really high.
The reason is that glyphosate is used to kill the plant and dry it out to make harvesting easier. The way to markedly diminish this exposure is to eat organic oats. And a recent study confirms that people who eat organic food get fewer cancers.
But if you or your neighbors use glyphosate on your yard and garden, it will wind up in our drinking water. The way to keep it out of our drinking water is by not using it. Why is it bad to have glyphosate in our drinking water (or its breakdown product which is just as biologically active)? Because it has been linked to numerous diseases including non-Hodgkins lymphoma. A recent verdict in California upheld the judgement against Monsanto in the case of a man who developed non-Hodgkins lymphoma following long-term exposure to glyphosate. The court found that the company knew how dangerous the chemical was and hid the information, much like tobacco. They however decreased the amount of the judgement to 78 million dollars.
If you have lots of dandelions, instead of spraying them with glyphosate, improve the soil and outcompete the weeds with grass or other plants. On a lawn the most common cause of lots of dandelions in an area is that the ground is compacted and also possibly deficient in calcium. Aerate now, in the fall, when weed seeds are not as much of a problem. Overseed with grass seed that will grow well in your area to outcompete the weeds. And test your soil, replace calcium if necessary. If you are just not going to test it, spread a thin layer of compost over the area. Good compost should replete the calcium and help support a healthy soil biota.
A soon to be published study shows that the weedkiller glyphosate can up end sexual development, genes, and good gut bacteria even when used at levels that are considered safe. The research, by Daniele Mandrioli at the respected Ramazzini Institute in Italy, found when rats were exposed to "safe" levels of glyphosate their pup's gut bacteria was diminished. The study also found evidence of abnormal sexual maturation in the pups born to exposed rats. This is especially disturbing because glyphosate has been widely detected in human blood and urine. It is also an good reason to use other methods for weed control in our gardens.
Really, it was such a cold wet beginning to spring that the garden has just started waking up a couple of weeks ago. And I have been so busy trying to keep up I haven't jotted anything down until now. But oh, what an awakening! The native plants are now one year old, and soooo much fuller than we expected. We did have two areas that suffered over the summer. One was predominantly heuchera and aquilegia (pictured here), and another was asters. We suspect either chipmunks or rabbits were digging there. Also, the coreopsis moonbeam did not make it, but I had trouble with it from the outset, and nurseries in my area were having problems, too.
The bees are beginning to come back, and we have lots of bluebirds, goldfinches, doves, and robins. Yesterday there were feathers in the deschampsia that looked like a hawk had gotten a dove. I wish they had gotten a chipmunk instead!
It has been raining so hard I have not been able to get into the garden, but have just started laying compost down to top dress my beds. I was at the New York Botanical Garden with a friend last week and we learned that they used to loose half of their perennials in the greenhouse each year when they were using fertilizers on the plants. When they switched to compost the plants are thriving and it is rare to loose any. Unlike synthetic fertilizer, compost provides micronutrients and good soil bacteria.
Great article in the New York Timesdiscussing how bird populations have decreased by 1/3 overall, with some species suffering almost a 70% decline. And it's not just birds in agricultural areas, it is a widespread problem.
The causes are pesticides and lack of habitat to support the birds and the insects they need to thrive.
We can help the birds by not using pesticides in our yards, and by planting native plants for habitat.
Of course, if these pesticides are bad for birds they are bad for people, too. We protect our water quality and our families health by the same simple methods that protect the birds.
Thank you for the wonderful interview about The Great Healthy Yard Project on Mom's Clean Air Force!
Mom's Clean Air Force is an AMAZING organization led by cofounder Dominique Browning. Over a million mom's (and dads) strong they work to see that no child has to breath dirty air. And the tie in to clean water? Well kids all deserve clean water, too. But beyond that, synthetic nitrogen fertilizers lead to increased greenhouse gasses. Gardening with good soil culture does the opposite, it sequesters carbon in the soil and makes it available for plants.


And you do, Ross! Wonderful post!
A great way to live your life!!
Like paying it forward.That ia something to feel good about.
Yes it's like paying it forward. The movie of that name is inspirational. I like the acronym ARK (Acts of Random Kindness) to describe what I try to do. They can cost nothing such as a smile, a kind word, or helping someone carrying things or, as you say, letting someone unknown discover a surprise.
I love this. And what a way to live a life! This was quite an inspiring six words! Thank you for sharing them.


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Ateuchus fetteri – gatunek chrząszcza z rodziny poświętnikowatych i plemienia Ateuchini.

Gatunek ten opisany został w 1996 roku przez Berta Kohlmanna.

Ciało długości od 5 do 6,5 mm i szerokości od 3 do 3,8 mm, owalne i wypukłe, ciemnobrązowe do czarnego, z wierzchu złotozielonym lub złotoczerwonym połyskiem. Zaokrąglone zęby nadustka są rozdzielone szerokim u samców i umiarkowanie szerokim u samic V-kształtnym wcięciem. Przedplecze niecałkowicie obrzeżone z przodu. Rzędy pokryw słabo wgłębione, z wyjątkiem wierzchołka gdzie wgłębione są silnie. Powierzchnie przedplecza, pokryw i  pygidium ziarenkowane i drobno punktowane. Samiec ma wewnętrzną torebkę edeagusa wyposażoną w małe kolce, trzy  haczyki i tyleż blaszek wierzchołkowych.

Chrząszcz neotropikalny, znany wyłącznie z Kostaryki.

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Poświętnikowate
Chrząszcze Ameryki Północnej
Gatunki i podgatunki zwierząt nazwane w 1996 roku


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Including internally displaced persons with disabilities in humanitarian data
Louisa Yasukawa
This piece is part of a Global Disability Summit blog series from Inclusive Data Charter Champions.
When Nepal was struck by a magnitude 7.8 earthquake in April 2015, persons with disabilities were among those hit hardest. Many persons with disabilities struggled to access temporary shelters and health services. Children with disabilities missed out on school and lacked training on what to do during post-earthquake tremors. When asked why their needs were largely overlooked, the director of an NGO supporting disability inclusion in Nepal explained, "people with disabilities were somehow not counted… not integrated in the disaggregation of data."
There is growing recognition that the lack of disability-inclusive data is a key challenge to understanding and addressing the unique risks and challenges persons with disabilities face before, during, and after displacement. Collecting data disaggregated by disability status is essential to tackling discrimination and informing more inclusive humanitarian planning and responses.
While the principles of accessibility and universal design should be standard practice even if data is lacking, disaggregated data can assist actors to tailor their interventions more effectively, identify hidden barriers, and assess the inclusivity of responses. It can also reveal opportunities and highlight how intersecting factors, like a person's age, sex, and type of disability can affect their experiences of displacement.
That's why, as a Champion of the Inclusive Data Charter, the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC) is seeking to generate better evidence on the differentiated impacts of displacement on persons with disabilities. As a first step, we have incorporated the Washington Group Short Set into our household surveys of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and non-displaced persons as part of studies on displacement linked with conflict, violence, and disasters in Ethiopia, Nigeria, Somalia, Colombia, Nepal, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, and Vanuatu.
In addition to disaggregating the results by disability status, we have also included a specific module in our household surveys on the barriers IDPs with disabilities face, and conducted key informant interviews with organizations of persons with disabilities and NGOs working on disability inclusion in each context.
The evidence gathered highlights how displacement can disproportionately affect the health, housing, livelihoods, education and security of persons with disabilities. For instance, 70% of IDPs with disabilities displaced by drought surveyed in Gode Woreda, Ethiopia, said their physical health had worsened since leaving their home, compared with 43 per cent of IDPs without disabilities.
The findings were similar in Caucasia, Colombia, where 87% of persons with disabilities displaced by violence said they do not receive specialized healthcare or equipment to help with their displacement, while 90 percent said they had never been consulted about how assistance could be adapted to their needs.
Although these efforts represent an important first step, there are still challenges and limitations to this approach. The six questions that comprise the Washington Group Short Set are designed to identify most, but not all, persons with disabilities. The questions tend to be less effective at identifying persons with psychosocial disabilities, for instance, and are not designed to identify children under five.
Where time and resources allow, using the Washington Group Extended Set or the Washington Group/UNICEF Child Functioning Module can assist in better identifying persons with a range of disabilities. Producing disability-inclusive data also means ensuring persons with disabilities are actively involved in designing surveys, training enumerators, and carrying out data collection.
The Global Disability Summit 2022 in February is an opportunity for governments, NGOs, and other stakeholders to strengthen their commitments on disability inclusion, including data disaggregation. During the first summit held in 2018, several important commitments were made by stakeholders to collect more information on persons with disabilities affected by displacement, and incorporate tools such as the Washington Group questions into registration processes.
As conflict, violence, and disasters continue to force more people to flee their homes each year, IDMC will continue to advance the availability and use of data on persons with disabilities in order to galvanize more inclusive action on displacement.
The Inclusive Data Charter mobilizes political commitments and meaningful actions to advance inclusive and disaggregated data.
Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre
Non-governmental organization


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Culture in Johannesburg
We've written a very extensive guide filled with insightfull comments and handy tips and tricks about all the aspects to traveling in South Africa. We've summarized the most critical things below, but you can discover more information in our detailed guide to South Africa.
Money in Johannesburg
Currencie(s): South African rand
1 South African rand = 0.05 €
1 South African rand = 0.07 $
1 South African rand = 0.05 £
Corruption: South Africa has a corruption score of 57 out of 100.
If your itinerary runs through South Africa, watch out for muggers and beware of corrupt police officers. According to Transparency International, South Africa scores average on the list of corrupt nations around the world.
South Africa is concidered to be a relatively dangerous country, with a Global Peace Index of 2.4 out of 4.
This report is the only one of its kind that measures how dangerous or safe a nation is based on 23 different indicators, including political terror, deaths from internal conflict, murder rate, and ease of access to small arms and light weapons.
Language in Johannesburg
Language(s): Afrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele, Southern Sotho, Swati, Tswana, Tsonga, Venda, Xhosa & Zulu
Food & Drinks in Johannesburg
National dish: Bobotie.
Tap Water: Do not drink. According the the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - USA, Source), you might want to drink bottled water because travellers' diarrhoea, hepatitis A, typhoid and cholera are among the illnesses that can be transmitted with bad water.
Drinking age: The minimum age for drinking in Johannesburg is 18.
Religion in Johannesburg
South Africa is a religious country. According to the Gallup Poll in 2009 research, 85% of the population thinks religion is important in their daily life. More info about this study can be found here. The religous adherents are Zion Christian 11.1%, Pentecostal/Charismatic 8.2%, Catholic 7.1%, Methodist 6.8%, Dutch Reformed 6.7%, Anglican 3.8%, other Christian 36%, Islam 1.5%, other 2.3%, unspecified 1.4%, none 15.1% (2001 census). Read this article about the impact of religion on your travel plans.
Sex & Relationships in Johannesburg
Age of Consent: 16 years.
Same-sex marriage (also known as gay marriage) is legalized in South Africa since 2006.
South Africa scores a 6/10 on the 'Gay Travel Index'.
National Sports in Johannesburg
A lot of countries and cultures have an obsession with sports, almost reaching religious proportions. In this case, Taekwondo is South Africa their national sport.
Other practical tips for Johannesburg
Timezone: UTC+02:00
Driving: Left-hand traffic.
WARNING: You might want to rent a car, but remember: this is a left-hand driving country. This might be the opposite side of the road than you're used to, so it will require more concentration to keep from turning their car directly into oncoming traffic.
Power adapters and converters: 230 V (50 Hz), Plug C / M / N (still rare)
Weather: Currently broken clouds, with a temperature between 17.8 and 18.9°C (64 and 66°F)
Pollution (PM2.5 fine dust particles): 25.1 µg/m3
PM2.5 Fine dust particulates can be carried deep into the lungs where they can cause inflammation and a worsening of the condition of people with heart and lung diseases. The smaller the particles the deeper they travel into the lungs, with more potential for harm. Note that the World Health Organisation's guideline value is 20 µg/m3. So be carefull when travelling to South Africa. Make sure you are prepared by reading our article about effective strategies for a healthier trip.
Fly to Johannesburg, South Africa
QRA - Rand Airport, 13 Kilometers (8 Miles) from The Grove.
JNB - OR Tambo International Airport, 22 Kilometers (14 Miles) from The Grove.
JNB - OR Tambo International Airport , 22 Kilometers (14 Miles) from The Grove.
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the States have never used a common method . . . . [O]ne can identify almost as many different methods . . . as there are States in the Union . . . . Moreover, most States have changed the way they choose judges at some point in their history, often more than once.
My focus is on judicial elections. Since I began work on them, I have adhered to agnosticism about methods of selection. One reason is this: My writing and work aim at making a difference, but to say anything new on this subject seems almost impossible, and for the last generation the battles to change selection methods have been futile. Of course past performance is no predictor of the future, but, as the chief justices formally resolved two years ago, "elections will stay in many and perhaps all of the states that have that system." People who advocate ending contestable elections always point to some pending bill in some state (lately, Nevada), but for over one hundred years, the hurdles in turning proposals into constitutional amendments have been all but insuperable.
The endless debate does have new elements. Some "merit" systems have recently suffered unusual confrontations between governors and nominating committees. Also, we have new analyses drawing upon the actual operation of "merit" systems to argue that some are dominated (or even controlled) by the organized bar and that at least some actions have been partisan. Further, unless the Tennessee legislature does this spring what it refused to do in 2008, its "merit" system for appellate judges will terminate in June 2009. This would be the first time for any jurisdiction to return to contestable elections after ending them.
Schotland, Roy A., "A Plea for Reality" (2009). Georgetown Law Faculty Publications and Other Works. 679.


What are the differences between an internship and a volunteer position? What is a good internship? A good intern? These were just a few of the questions discussed in this panel with Dr. Petra Chu, Seton Hall University, Antonia Moser, Newark Museum, myself Pam Schwartz, student at Seton Hall University, and Pam Veenbaas, Smithsonian Institution.
Presenting four different perspectives from the point of view of an educator, an internship supervisor, a student and an internship coordinator, the panel discussed how to strategize internships in a way that can provide value to both the institution and the intern.
I have been fortunate to have interned at several types and sizes of museums, under many different personalities. From my perspective, I find the most important things an institution can do are organize, communicate and evaluate.
When considering advertising for an intern, sit down and brainstorm all of the tasks/projects they can do. It is better to have more items than to have a bored intern.
Write appropriate postings. Do not mislead an intern into thinking they will learn something they will not, or that nobody at the institution themselves knows how to do.
Involve us in day-to-day activities. It is not hard to let an intern sit in on a meeting or seminar and you might be surprised at what we can learn simply by attending.
On the first day be clear about your expectations with the intern. Your policies on dress, attendance, arriving late, professionalism etc. You should also make it clear who the intern will report to.
Provide your intern with some form of evaluation part-way through the internship. This lets you inform the intern of their strengths and weaknesses, allowing them to be aware of what they should improve upon.
The most important things an intern can do are communicate, be honest and evaluate.
When applying or interviewing for an internship, be prepared with questions and interview the museum as much they interview you. You will be dedicating a large amount of time to the institution and you should be careful that it will be a good fit and you will gain from the internship what you hope to.
If you don't like your internship part way in, are unhappy or do not feel like you are gaining what you had hoped, then just be honest. Tell your supervisor. If they don't know you are unhappy, then it is hard for them to remedy the situation.
Evaluate your internship in the same way your supervisor might evaluate you. Is it meeting your expectations? Are you engaging in the activities you thought you would?
I feel this is an excellent definition of what an internship should be and how it differs from a volunteer position.
Antonia Moser, registrar at the Newark Museum, discussed the necessity her institution has for interns and all the amazing opportunities they have to offer. As a mid-sized institution in a difficult economy, interns have much to offer the museum and the museum in return can give the intern qualified experience in their field.
An interesting point Antonia brought up was about the difficulties sometimes had with enforcing professionalism in interns. Often, the students are not being paid and making certain demands of their time, punctuality and dress may be daunting for supervisors. However, internships are a study in the real life of a student's chosen career field and they should be expected to act appropriately. Again, communication is key: supervisors should be upfront immediately about punctuality and dress or professional expectations for students. Supervisors should also not forget to lead by example!
Dr. Chu, department head of Museum Professions at Seton Hall University discussed the difference between an internship and a volunteer position.
Most interns are students paying to receive academic credit from their internship. Because of this, students should receive training/education equivalent to a (usually) three credit course at their home institution, which applies to their career field.
There is also the differentiation between an internship and what should be a paid position.
The U.S. Department of Labor defines six criteria for determining between these.
From an academic standpoint, Petra struggles with museums offering "internships" that are not providing students with qualified experience. An institution should not offer an internship merely to get the work done because they themselves cannot complete it, or because they themselves do not know how.
A couple of nights ago Alisa, Leslie, Casey and I went on a haunted walking tour of Lafayette Square. It was a lot of fun. Heard stories about Abe Lincoln, Dan Sickles, Tecumseh, etc. It was all very interesting. I now want to read the book American Scoundrel which is about Dan Sickles, but they sure don't have that book ANYWHERE in D.C. I was going to get it to read on the plane. This was our tour guide along with one of the monuments on the square.
So, here is a nice picture of the Whitehouse…with a random guy on the roof.
We had a long metro ride home...when we saw this advertisement on the wall. We proceeded to do EVERYTHING on this list. It was fun and kept us busy.
We went to the Mall to peruse the monuments when we came upon this fountain.
Standing in the gorgeous WWII Memorial.
I did a day on Washington D.C. today. Roomies slept in so I took off early this morning. I started by going to the Eastern Market, Mom would been amazed…It was BIG and there was a lot of stuff. There were a lot of thing I wanted but I was good and didn't let myself get anything. Next I went to the National Portrait Gallery as part of my scavenger hunt assignment (even though I had planned on going anyways). I had to go to the presidential win g and chose my favorite portrait. My favorite was a photograph of Abraham Lincoln a month before his 2nd inauguration taken by Alexander Gardner, I feel like his face just has a lot of conviction in it. After this I wandered through a few shops and went down to the Mall. Saw the Smithsonian Castle, Sackler Gallery, Freer Gallery, and African Art Gallery. As well as the sculpture gardens, loved them.I watched the Rolling Thunder parade. Rolling Thunder is all of the veterans and/or motorcycle riders bring their bikes and ride them around the mall. There were THOUSANDS upon THOUSANDS of bikes there today. It was loud, but it was fun to see all of the diversity amongst the bikers.
Abraham Lincoln a nd I hung out for a bit today (outside the wax museum that is).We went to the Memorial Day concert which was really REALLY good. Performers included Colin Powell, Dennis Leary, Idina Menzel, Gary Sinise, Charlie Durning?, Sarah Brighton, The National Symphony Orchestra, Rodney Atkins, John Schneider, Joe Montainia, and the U.S. Army Herald Trumpets.


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It's a pretty simple process so shouldn't have any problems. If you do, contact the appropriate people listed in the rules.
We always have a ton of awesome media coming from everyone and can't wait to see what you guys come up with this year. We have been working in the off season to add a little more structure to our gallery on Loose Moves and should be rolling out some updates in the next couple weeks. Hopefully this will make it easier to upload pictures and for everyone to go through and browse your shots. We also have the Club Loose channel on Vimeo where we are posting a lot of the videos you guys are making. So that will be the best place to keep them linked and will be updated as videos come out after each event.
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Q: influxDB, connection error after some write opreation I try to use influxDB to save some monitor data. I started influxDB with default configuration and used python to write some test data through HTTP API in my own mac, everything going well in the beginning. But I encountered a ConnectionError every time after I wrote some data. My test code is
for event_id in xrange(0, 100000):
    requests.post("http://127.0.0.1:8086/write?db=mydb", data="test_a,event={0} value=100 1538841600000000000".format(event_id))

After about 16300 executions, an error will be reported.
HTTPConnectionPool(host='127.0.0.1', port=8086): Max retries exceeded with url: /write?db=mydb (Caused by NewConnectionError("<urllib3.connection.HTTPConnection object at 0x110a5fb10>: Failed to establish a new connection: [Errno 49] Can't assign requested address",)

And then, I should wait about 2 seconds before I write new data.
My OS is MacOS 10.14, and all data is saved in an HDD hard disk.
influxDB version is vv1.6.4 (git: master c75cdfdfa6f71a08473fefcec71f6cbcbdef1ff4)
Is influxDB doing some tidying up?

A: OK, I found the reason, because this API is HTTP protocol and requests use TCP connection to send HTTP request, so every time a request finished, the TCP connection not closed, it will goto TIME_WAIT and wait a timeout before close. So the port resource of my OS are exhausted......

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President Trump Signs Covid-19 Emergency Relief Bill, Government Spending Bill, Avoiding Shut-Down
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The White House said Sunday night that President Trump signed legislation for $900 billion in coronavirus economic aid and $1.4 trillion in government spending, averting a government shutdown and providing support for millions of Americans.
Mr. Trump signed the bill one day before the government was set to shut down – but not before unemployment benefits for an estimated 12 million Americans lapsed.
"I am signing this bill to restore unemployment benefits, stop evictions, provide rental assistance, add money for PPP, return our airline workers back to work, add substantially more money for vaccine distribution, and much more," Mr. Trump said in a statement.
Mr. Trump added that he will be sending back a "redlined" version of the bill to address what he considers unnecessary funding. Additionally, he said the House will vote Monday on providing $2,000 relief checks to adults and $600 for children. The Senate will "start the process for a vote that increases checks to $2,000," he said.
It's unclear what will happen to this version of the bill, since it would have to pass both houses of Congress, and Republicans in the Senate have blocked extra payments in the past.
Congress passed the initial package on December 21. It had been agreed upon after negotiations that included members of Mr. Trump's own administration.
Congress passed the package on December 21. But in a surprise video posted to Twitter last week, Mr. Trump blasted the package, calling for larger stimulus payments and other changes.
"I am asking Congress to amend this bill and increase the ridiculously low $600 to $2,000, or $4,000 dollars for a couple," Mr. Trump said in the video. "I'm also asking Congress to immediately get rid of the wasteful and unnecessary items from this legislation and to send me a suitable bill or else the next administration will have to deliver a COVID relief package."
The economic package not only provides $600 in direct payments for adults making up to $75,000 per year and children – or $2,400 for a family of four – it also includes $284.45 billion in lending for small businesses, $25 billion in direct rental assistance, $82 billion for education funding, $45 billion for public transit systems and $13 billion for increased food stamps and child nutrition benefits.
The bill also extends the eviction moratorium for another month. If it isn't passed, millions of renters who have fallen behind on their rent could face eviction.
The president is spending the Christmas holiday with his family at his Mar-a-Lago club in Florida.
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My Hundred Lovers
Wed, 24th October 2012
Susan Johnson, Allen & Unwin
I probably shouldn't have been surprised that a book called My Hundred Lovers didn't include spiritual love or love of God among its tributes.
Most other loves were covered off: love of country, a child, a grandmother, same and opposite sex, love of wine, husband, gelato, love of hands, love of friends and more exotic and erotic loves I won't go into here.
The first chapter is titled "Gods" and the second "Incarnation". But they're not the kind Christians are used to thinking about (so, you've been warned).
Johnson is a clever writer and there are some beautiful passages in this book.
"Soon, anyone would be able to read our histories in the fault lines of our skins, in the former succulence of our lips, in the archaeology of our shameless, ruined faces. How vain we started, how humbled we finished."
Unfortunately, these passages float like islands of beauty. And, despite the eventful evolution of its protagonist, the main feeling I was left with after reading the book was one of emptiness. Ecclesiastes puts it best: "All is vanity and striving after wind."
The loves Johnson illuminates turn up bare truisms about human nature.
In her closing observations the narrator said, "Love did not really stretch to forgiveness" (and I confess this observation made me sad).
Love of community didn't feature much either (more's the pity).
Towards the end of the book the narrator said she preferred herself now, "less succulent and more loving, humbled, loved".
It tied back to an earlier revelation.
"Throughout, my knowledge of history was suspect. Like everyone, my sensibility was personal and I experienced history from the feet up. I was full of private obstinacies, history's bit player, always looking the wrong way."
The book reminded me that it is never too late to walk humbly or love justly. It's never too late to try to spread the net beyond those who are easy to love; to wake up.
Marjorie Lewis-Jones
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Heartland Church Student Ministry helping victims of Hurricane Florence.
PADUCAH - The Heartland Student Ministry of Heartland Church in Paducah is collecting supplies for those in the path of Hurricane Florence.
The students will be making compassion bags, made up of three types. Toiletries, which includes shampoo, conditioner, soap or body wash, toothbrush and toothpaste, and hand sanitizer. Kid fun bags, which includes stickers, small coloring or activity books, individually wrapped candy, (NO CHOCOLATE), snacks, and small toys. Snack bags, which includes not easily perishable individual size crackers, cookies, nuts, protein bars, and trail mix. Again, no chocolate, please.
They will also be collecting items for hygene such as bottled water, NEW underwear in packages, feminine products, adult briefs such as Depends, diapers, paper towels, and toilet paper.
Items can be dropped off at the church, which is located at 4777 Alben Barkley Drive in Paducah.


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Rim-driven thruster is a novel type of propulsion unit which was presented at the Shipbuilding, Machinery & Marine Technology 2010 trade fair (SMM) by the companies Voith and Van der Velden. The rear vertical thruster is 5, and the strafing thruster 6. No mechanical parts touch. Baltic 38DP 1 Name Carl-Göran Nyrell Address Toftgatan 12 23442 Lomma Sverige Mail [email protected] Lewmar Steering. The same pressure used in car wheels. Combined tunnel and azimuth thruster. The rim-driven thrust is successfully designed, and a prototype is manufactured and tested for. steamship Élise. The ferry has two Azimuth Rim Driven Thruster (RDT) units developed and delivered by Brunvoll AS, one unit at each end. RDT - Rim Driven Thrusters Brunvoll is a pioneer in developing retractable azimuth thrusters and applying them in new areas. The Flying Net Cleaner 8 (FNC8) has a cleaning efficiency that outperforms nearly every other option. Rim-driven thruster technology has emerged and demonstrated potential for compact and super-silent maneuvering propulsion. Its latest system can control two engines, one or two windlasses, a bow and stern thruster and a horn. A penny-sized rocket thruster may soon power the smallest satellites in space. Ring-winding AFM has many advantages, such as reliability, simple construction, ease of increasing phase numbers, and pole numbers, which are important for marine application. Brunvoll has signed a contract with the Kongsberg Group on delivery of propulsion system to "Yara Birkeland". to develop, fabricate, and flight qualify a PPT that improved significantly on the then current state of the art. Use of a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) as a passive acoustic observation platform was problematic due to high ROV self-noise and the ROV's inability to maintain a fixed position on the bottom without thruster power. The rim-driven thruster is a marine propeller which does not need a hub for. A single thruster needle is finer than a human hair, less than one millimeter long and produces a thrust force equivalent to the. and Abu Sharkh, S. Such a cable has significantly less chance of catching on to anything and your creation will not be in danger of staying on the bottom for ever. Her control is installed in an on deck Container. Model Basins 水池; Software Sales 在售软件. It's powered by a 12V battery and controlled with a simple handheld box of switches and buttons, which operate relays onboard the ROV. a capillary-force-driven propellant management system with no pressurization, no valves, and no moving parts. DISCONTINUED The EB series bow thruster has a horizontally positioned motor to allow for a compact installation. Rim-Driven Thruster is a novel type of propulsion unit which was presented at the Shipbuilding, Machinery & Marine Technology 2010 trade fair (SMM) by the companies Voith and Van der Velden. Azimuth main or auxiliary propulsion thruster. Since 1991 RJE International Inc has innovative ring thruster technology, Co- been a leader in the underwater prod- penhagen Subsea A/S has been able to The electrical motor takes the form of uct world. Rim-Drive Thruster SeaThrust T160. My goals are as follows: * 4 Degrees of Freedom (Forwards/Reverse, Left/Right, Up/Down, and Yaw). Definition of rim job in the Idioms Dictionary. 3: Tunnel thrusters flow and forces. The Vessel has a 50mT active heave- compensated knuckle-boom subsea crane, that provides true operating capability down to 1,500m water depth. EDIT: Now working for others, but the host doesn't see client's thrusters. The stator of the electric motor is integrated into the tunnel and the thruster blades are fastened to the inside of the rotor. Scientific payload: up to approx. Instead the propellers (or impellers) are driven by a stator embedded in the tunnel. ), proper pitch for propeller for efficiency vs. In order to improve the performance of RDT, a novel RDT motor with a modular stator is proposed in this paper. It is most suitable for use where entry can only be gained through small diameter access points. Abstract: This paper proposes an application of a new electric motor topology named ring-winding axial flux machine (AFM) for rim-driven thruster of ship propulsion system. Sounds logical !. Hydrovision Ltd. Marinich 1 1Krylov Shipbuilding Research Institute (KSRI), St. By taking advantage of drag's exponential relationship with velocity, the off-center vertical thruster of the ROV can cause it to pitch at high speeds but also hover or change depth without pitching while operating at low speeds – similar to the way a traditional ROV works. Currently at my school, we are building an ROV for a competition. Azimuthing permanent magnet thruster (AZ-PM) Propulsion AZ-PM combines a ring-type permanent magnet electric motor, propeller and nozzle in a tightly integrated propulsion unit. A company representative said that this was the first ever main propulsion rim driven azimuth thrusters to be installed on a ship for commercial operation. In October 2007, the ship was acquired by Peacegate Oil & Gas. 100 kg on toolskid with 2 hydraulically driven drawers ; Hydraulics: pump 15 kW with 39 lpm @ 207 bar for opreation of the 2 manipulators, drawers and suction sampler. Classification: Classification R. Vessel Type: ROV Maintenance Vessel. com offers 401 rov thruster products. Definition of rim occlusion in the Legal Dictionary - by Free online English dictionary and encyclopedia. The design Ole Hermann Godø created was inspired by the Blue Robotics Kickstarter which now has there products for sale at www. Parameters: -Outer diameter -Outer pitch -Inner pitch -Number of blades The propeller is ment for a thruster, so it is symetric (same thrust both directions). Problem 3 - the motor is geared, oil filled and has seals - reliability and maintenance is an issue. IntegratedThruster TM Data. Most tunnel thrusters are driven by electric motors, but some are hydraulically powered. The problem is, when the player 1 is moving, his thrusters aren't visible to player 2. Curvetech® work class ROV skids offer a highly cost-effective solution for increasing capability of the assets you already own and eliminating the need for further unnecessary expenditure. Some of these recommendations might be difficult, or even impossible to follow exactly in some boats, and. Donald MacPherson, VP technical director of HydroComp, Inc. About 47% of these are power cables, 7% are dc motor, and 4% are cctv camera. For fishermen typical depth of 10 meters (33 feet), rarely up to 20 meters (65 feet), so a fishing camera must withstand a pressure of 2 bar (30 psi). tower, the core pipelaying system. No risk of entanglement. Can be towed or use thruster power in strong currents. However, because the thruster system is over-actuated, the unique. Building the Frame. Main Particulars: Built 1971 Vessel Conversion 1999, 2009 LOA 68. (2003) Use of electromagnetic rim driven propulsor for waterjet propulsion systems. Lewmar 185TT 3. The Reef Explorer, which can be driven remotely via the internet, is particularly well suited to shallow water missions. Brown et al point out that underwater vehicle thrusters must be properly modeled if good results are to be obtained for the vehicle motion control. The belt is a direct drive between the motor and the propeller shaft, there is no oil in the gear housing. Since 1991 RJE International Inc has innovative ring thruster technology, Co- been a leader in the underwater prod- penhagen Subsea A/S has been able to The electrical motor takes the form of uct world. While the 3D models seen in this tutorial are a good visual representation of the layout of the frame and thrusters, they are not meant to be a dimensionally accurate representation of the final vehicle. capabilities of an untethered Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) and an Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV), being able to transition between the maritime and ground environments. Abstract: This paper proposes an application of a new electric motor topology named ring-winding axial flux machine (AFM) for rim-driven thruster of ship propulsion system. Equipped with 4 diesel generators, engines are SCANIA DI13. Thruster Propellers. The Norwegian company Brunvoll has been developing just such a device since 2002 and following a successful development program, was chosen to pioneer a research. Thrusters are comprised of propellers driven by a motor-the usual way in which ships have been propelled through the seaway since the days of commercial sailing ships. The Di Blasi R30 Folding Electric Italian Tricycle Scooter can be used around the neighborhood, away from home, on vacation, in the park, or wherever you wish. Boatbuilder installation recommendation Where and how to fit a thruster tunnel This recommendation will go through the different fac-tors to consider when choosing where and how to fit thruster tunnels in a boat. Teledyne Marine is a group of leading-edge subsea companies with technologies divided into 5 core segments; Imaging, Instruments, Interconnect, Seismic and Vehicles. The magnets are housed in the rotor. The thrusters are easy to work on and the supplied manual carries work instructions for various maintenance procedures. advanced inspection technologies for nuclear power plant equipment such as phased array ultrasonic testing, ROVs (remotely operated vehicles) for inspecting inside the reactor (submersible ROVs), and guided-wave wall-thinning inspection of piping, and the training and other support for nondestructive testing technicians. The belt is a direct drive between the motor and the propeller shaft, there is no oil in the gear housing. The silent thruster The RIMDRIVE is unique in its design; when operating, this thruster is virtually silent. Baltic 38DP 1 Name Carl-Göran Nyrell Address Toftgatan 12 23442 Lomma Sverige Mail [email protected] A "rim-driven" thruster integrates the propeller with the electrical machine that is driving it by mounting the motor directly around the outside of the propeller. Find Thruster In Stock Now. Hydromea's DiskDrive thruster technology is the future for subsea AUV/ROV propulsion. The software is written in the C18 variant of C for the Microchip PIC18F series of microcontrollers. The electrical Rim-Driven Thruster consist of an electric torque motor which drives an inside propeller. The vessel is of well known UT 755-L design and is a mechanically driven -supply ship/ pipe carrier, which is designed to meet the general market. Huntsman Products is a large retailer focused around wheels/ tyres and trailer parts. MODEL 1002 SERIES ELECTRIC THRUSTERS Drawing Performance Specifications. Rim-driven thruster technology has emerged and demonstrated potential for compact and super-silent maneuvering propulsion. Bringing similarities to BlueRobotics founding history, from the quest for cheaper parts. The annular housing defines a flow path extending along an axis. It can be operated via a "garage cage" and TMS (Tether Management System) together with a launching system with a 1000 m cable, it may also be used as a free swimming unit up to -200 metres. rim locks synonyms, rim locks pronunciation, rim locks translation, English dictionary definition of rim locks. The Voith Inline system is the perfect drive for a bow or stern thruster arrangement. Page 3 I was thinking of 4" wheels on the skid frame so when you are on the bottom and it is flat you can just scoot ahead. Under tow, Nova Ray® provides deeper operation with less cable than other Underwater Towed Vehicles (UTV). It combines the advantages of the VIT with those of an azimuthing steerable propulsion system and can be used, for example, as a maneuvering aid for dynamic positioning or as. Bow thruster, or stern thruster, at the bow or the stern of a ship or boat; Rim-driven thruster, electric motor and propeller combined in single unit; Underwater Thrusters, electric motor or hydraulic motor and propeller combined in single unit to propel the ROV, AUV or UUV; Transportation. Building the Frame. This configuration allows very efficient, along with the special power electronics precisely controllable relapses, at a very high efficiency. The first screw-driven ship was Stevens' Little Juliana, in 1811, which was the first , crossing the Hudson river. The ferry has two Azimuth Rim Driven Thruster (RDT) units developed and delivered by Brunvoll AS, one unit at each end. " He went on to praise the versatility of the Falcon for its easy deployment, both offshore and in the dam and hydro industry for inspection and survey operations, including long tunnel work. Rim-driven thruster technology has emerged and demonstrated potential for compact and super-silent maneuvering propulsion. Ultimately, Schottel plans to sell a range of rim-thrusters from 200kW to 800 kW. I was just thinking about wanting an off the shelf solution for a rim driven drive system, could a stepper motor provide the outer ring of slators and inderting a new set of perminant magnets with a internal prop? if a stepper motor with 12(6,9,12,15 ect would work) coil could be found a standard RC motor controller might work to drive it :) does that make sense?. Fangohr, S. The azimuth thruster drive system took advantage of the thrusters' ability to create thrust vectors in different directions. MMA Privilege offers a high capacity Liebherr lattice boom crane for surface to platform lifts of up to 50 tonnes. What is the abbreviation for Rim Driven Propellers? What does RDP stand for? RDP abbreviation stands for Rim Driven Propellers. Ideally, they are shaped like an airfoil in cross-section and can be use the higher speed flow inside the propeller disk area to create additional lift. Building a Rim-Drive thruster system that offers the ultimate in comfort without compromise in performance is our driving motivation. Completely computer driven by a sleek, intuitive, and powerful new software platform called VideoRay Cockpit, the Pro 4 is more advanced than anything else offered in its class, more than twice the vertical thrust of the Pro 3, 50% greater horixontal thruster, and a depth rating of 305 m (1,000 feet). Propulsion is achieved with two electric rim-drive thrusters. This configuration is very efficient along with the special power electronics and precisely controllable relapses at a very high efficiency. Focused on applications that require reliability and efficiency the new maxon subsea motors use BLDC (brushless DC motors) in pressure compensated oil filled housings. Thruster For Sale. 25 Te thrust AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT Generator sets 2 x Scania 360 kW each Fuel oil pumps 80 m3/h Fresh water pumps 100 m3/h FiFi set Diesel driven 600 m3/h FiFi monitors 2 x 300 m3/h, water/foam TANK CAPACITIES Fuel oil 406 m3 Fresh water 470 m3 DECK EQUIPMENT. Ve el perfil completo en LinkedIn y descubre los contactos y empleos de Luis en empresas similares. ·The motor coil resin package is waterproof. Thus one of the thrusters with the counter-rotating blade should be labelled 1, and the other 3. SCHOTTEL answers these needs with its eco-friendly electric rim-driven thrusters in four sizes. The telemetry display has been made to work. The magnets are placed in the tips of the propeller blades, the coils in the ducted housing. ROV Frame Construction. The rim along the outside is the main reason that they're only good for slow speed. Test System Architecture for AOCS Testing October 2015 21 Test System Data Processing Onboard Telemetry Payload Aux Actuator Data Mil 1553B Read out Data Instrument Measureme nts Dynamics Data Test System HK TM, TC Mon Data Processing Software •Real Time - For OILS, Open Loop tests • Thruster On time data • Motor Pulse data. Synonyms for rim occlusion in Free Thesaurus. I came here to ask specifically about propellers in terms of sizes, and rpm. A rim-driven motor can technically be driven by any electrical machine type (e. Definition of rim occlusion in the Legal Dictionary - by Free online English dictionary and encyclopedia. bluerobotics. thrust, and single blade propellers. I am the mechanical engineer as I work alongside a structural and electrical engineer. Bringing similarities to BlueRobotics founding history, from the quest for cheaper parts. Inspection & small task ROV's • Ocean Modules V8 M500, the V8 M500 Intervention is the only ROV with a control system that allows unlimited pitch and roll through a full 360° with maintained platform stability. Having a good thrust you can lift heavy loads, work in current and install additional equipment. Side-Power Bow Thrusters & Parts Side Power has been a leading marine manufacturer with a legacy for high-quality production since 1907 and when you purchase a Side Power thruster, you can trust it will be there for you when you need it the most. It is ready to be driven, turn heads, enjoyed now and taken to your next level! do NOT contact me with unsolicited services or offers. The ROV will probably become Sapura's second priority. A Brunvoll retractable thruster can be lowered in a minute, for added. By operating the motors in opposition, the ROV can be maneuvered to pivot and make directional turns. Rey,QYSEA FIFISH P3 Professional Underwater ROV Kit,How to Catch a Monster. Find out all of the information about the Sub-Atlantic product: ROV hydraulic power unit / thruster / electrically-powered 1. Instead the propellers (or impellers) are driven by a stator embedded in the tunnel. Tecnadyne, The Ultimate in Underwater thruster Technology. This unique feature of the rim driven thruster reduces maintenance costs dramatically and makes the investment worthwhile. In underwater vehicles such as ROV and AUV, thrusters are generally propellers driven by electrical DC motors. Depending on the field of application and size, the thrusters offer a rated power of 200 - 800 kW and a variable number of blades. One of the most innovative ROVs operating under the seas today is the Little Benthic Crawler (LBC™) ROV from Seabotix. Find Thruster In Stock Now. Rim-driven thruster is a novel type of propulsion unit which was presented at the Shipbuilding, Machinery & Marine Technology 2010 trade fair (SMM) by the companies Voith and Van der Velden. Movement and positioning is accomplished by either firing small thrusters or by applying a force to speed up or slow down one or more of three "reaction wheels. BOAT OUTFITTING. Including 3d printing a rim driven thruster (Voith, Brunvoll, IntegratedThrusters™, patents from the 70's on, etc. I am the mechanical engineer as I work alongside a structural and electrical engineer. Baltic 38DP 1 Name Carl-Göran Nyrell Address Toftgatan 12 23442 Lomma Sverige Mail [email protected] This design is mainly used on cruise liners, super yachts, passenger ships,. the three key concepts to have driven the design of SBM Offshore installation vessels. Starting at $100, they are relatively expensive thrusters as compared to Ole Hermann Godø's creation, but they are very good quality. The thrusters and robotic arm are controlled by an onboard microprocessor which is in turn driven by serial commands sent from topside via a cat-5 cable. Designed for boats 45 feet and larger, the RIMDRIVE was designed so that the propeller acts as the rotor and the fixed winding is placed inside the tunnel; this eliminates the need for loud gears and produces near-silent operation. RIM-driven thruster is a relatively new thruster which integrates the propeller and the motor system together so that there is no need for the central shaft. Kinnas1, Shu-Hao Chang1, Lei He1, Jahn Terje Johannessen2 1Ocean Engineering Group, Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas, USA 2R&T Department, Rolls-Royce Marine AS, N-6065 Ulsteinvik, Norway. EDIT: Now working for others, but the host doesn't see client's thrusters. One of the most innovative ROVs operating under the seas today is the Little Benthic Crawler (LBC™) ROV from Seabotix. Parker offers an industry-leading range of linear actuators and cylinders for pneumatic, electric and hydraulic systems. RDT - Rim Driven Thruster. The Characterisation of Magnetic Couplings and the Development of a Thruster and Tilt Unit for a General Class Remotely Operated Underwater Vehicle. Puteți să faceți clic pe linkurile din stânga pentru a vedea informații detaliate despre fiecare definiție, inclusiv definiții în limba engleză și limba dvs. The development of the MAC-ROV and the range of options to deploy it from the surface, as a Fly-Out system, or as part of a SHUTTLE system in any depth configuration to 6000m has led ALL OCEANS Engineering to rationalise the AC-CESS Co UK Limited side of their business. This paper presents the integrated design and realization of a hubless rim-driven thruster for remotely operated vehicles (ROV). Rim-driven thruster technology has emerged and demonstrated potential for compact and super-silent maneuvering propulsion. Volturnus ROV is. Find out all of the information about the Sub-Atlantic product: ROV hydraulic power unit / thruster / electrically-powered 1. Picture provided is a stock picture from the manufacturer and may or may not reflect the actual product being ordered. Submersibles such as Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROV) and Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUV) have become essential needs in the scenario, uses BLDC motor driven thrusters for their propulsion requirements. A wide variety of rov thruster options are available to you, such as micro motor, digital camera, and broaching. Numerical modelling of rotor–stator interaction in rim driven thrusters. Pro-vides accurate and up-to-date stability info. Problem 3 - the motor is geared, oil filled and has seals - reliability and maintenance is an issue. This unit has five (5) thrusters and is incredibly fast and maneuverable. Propeller 6 blade, diameter 178mm, shaft 12. , Turnock, S. The 'rim-drive tunnel thruster' features an electric motor around propeller blades, whereas the motors on conventional thrusters take up valuable space in a vessel's machine room. BOAT OUTFITTING. We found a variety of ways in which we can communicate with the ROV however a few of the methods found would not be feasible to use. The development of the MAC-ROV and the range of options to deploy it from the surface, as a Fly-Out system, or as part of a SHUTTLE system in any depth configuration to 6000m has led ALL OCEANS Engineering to rationalise the AC-CESS Co UK Limited side of their business. The blades of a rim-driven thruster are mounted on a ring, which constitutes the rotor of an electric motor. The Voith Inline Thruster (VIT) and the Voith Inline Propulsor (VIP), a revolutionary thruster concept. Edda Flora is designed for IMR and survey operations and came into operation in 2008. In these thrusters, the stator of the motor is housed within the thruster duct, and the rotor forms a ring around the tips of the propeller. driven FP, 1,200kW † Bow Tunnel Thruster, 2 x TT2400, each 1,300kW Vessel name: SapuraKencana Constructor The SapuraKencana Constructor is a 117m subsea support vessel equipped with a saturation dive system,. 5 metres • Rolls Royce/Coastal 3D Stability Program fitted. When it reached the destination, the vortex generator produced the necessary attractive force to attach to the hull. vehicles (ROV). The new Rim Drive thruster from Vetus should silence such critics (and tone down your docking). Under tow, Nova Ray® provides deeper operation with less cable than other Underwater Towed Vehicles (UTV). HBO TV Prop Ghostbusters Comic Con SDCC Sideshow Game of Thrones. Submersibles such as Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROV) and Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUV) have become essential needs in the scenario, uses BLDC motor driven thrusters for their propulsion requirements. Rim-driven thruster technology has emerged and demonstrated potential for compact and super-silent maneuvering propulsion. It can be operated via a "garage cage" and TMS (Tether Management System) together with a launching system with a 1000 m cable, it may also be used as a free swimming unit up to -200 metres. Space Engineers is a sandbox game about engineering, construction, exploration and survival in space and on planets. The ROV is equipped with soft 360 degree wheels which allows it to travel gently and roll along the hull surface. SeaBotix ROV for sale. This unique feature of the rim driven thruster reduces maintenance costs dramatically and makes the investment worthwhile. A rim driven thruster comprises an annular housing, a propulsor assembly, a magnetic rotor assembly and a transverse flux stator assembly. Building a Rim-Drive thruster system that offers the ultimate in comfort without compromise in performance is our driving motivation. The rim-driven thruster is a tight inte- www. By relying on the thrust of the longitudinal thruster and the friction of the wheel set,. Rim-Driven Thruster is a novel type of propulsion unit which was presented at the Shipbuilding, Machinery & Marine Technology 2010 trade fair (SMM) by the companies Voith and Van der Velden. I am the mechanical engineer as I work alongside a structural and electrical engineer. We have an extensive range of 4wd wheels and tyres and cater for all your running gear on your trailer/ caravan or camper trailer. The thruster is designed and fabricated into two separate parts which are housed for motor and housing for propeller. Permits flexible routing of cable harnesses and provides abrasion protection for wire and cable. 2mm, for 45/50/80 kgf bow thrusters pre 1998 for 125/130/160 kgf bow thrusters [more info. HYBRID-ROV. Optimization of Kaplan Hydroturbine at Very Low Head With Rim-Driven Generator on the use of rim-drive electrical generators. Problem 2 - mounting the assembly takes up a lot of valuable payload space, it is long compared to diameter and the motor has to go inboard of the ROV frame. Most tunnel thrusters are driven by electric motors, but some are hydraulically powered. SeaThrust ™ Rim Driven Thruster Kraken Power thruster technology is field proven for the harshest subsea environments. Instead, Lozano's design is a f. In these thrusters, the stator of the motor is housed within the thruster duct, and the rotor forms a ring around the tips of the propeller. This work develops a robust CFD method and investigates both frozen rotor and unsteady simulations of rotor–stator interaction. BOW THRUSTER CPP BOW THRUSTER CPP STERN TUNNEL THRUSTER: 1 x Brunvoll diesel driven 5 tons CPP 1x Ulstein electric driven 6 tons CPP 1 x Ulstein electric driven 6 tons CPP: Main Engine: 2 x B&W Alpha 10V23L VO 2200 kW total: Dieselgenerator sets. For those who are not familiar with the Hydro Sweep Pro or the Aqua Thruster, aka Aqua Blaster it is a device which delivers a powerful stream of water created by a motor driven propeller about 8′′ in diameter. Rim driven solutions are usually used mainly in small machines as remote operated vehicles (ROV's) and some smaller ships, and usually with radial support with a shaft through the centre of the propeller ([1]-[3]). Several types of software are used for analyses of hydrodynamics, motor magnetic field, etc, and the design information is exchanged around. This work develops a robust CFD method and investigates both frozen rotor and unsteady simulations of rotor-stator interaction. Problem 3 - the motor is geared, oil filled and has seals - reliability and maintenance is an issue. Rolls-Royce Unveils Permanent Magnet Azimuth Thruster at NorShipping June 4, 2015 by Rob Almeida Two PM azimuth thrusters conservatively rated at 500kW have been fitted to the research vessel. The telemetry display has been made to work. Tecnadyne's primary business focus is remotely operated vehicle (ROV) and autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) research and development which has led to our emergence as a worldwide leader in underwater propulsion, motion control and related technologies. About 47% of these are power cables, 7% are dc motor, and 4% are cctv camera. Hydromea's DiskDrive thruster technology is the future for subsea AUV/ROV propulsion. The 1002 Series Electric Propulsion Systems provide the ultimate in reliability and efficiency. The vessel is equipped with efficient azimuth thrusters and a dynamic positioning system for safe. The electric motor is an integral part of the 'propeller nozzle'. The Vortex is more efficient and effective than thrusters, plus it works on any hard material unlike magnetic systems. A frictional contact clutch having surface elements that apply pressure to the rim either externally or internally Explanation of rim clutch. Ultimately, Schottel plans to sell a range of rim-thrusters from 200kW to 800 kW. Her design is in response to a call from clients for increased versatility in capacity and a 'do-it-all' vessel in order. The tethered LBC was lowered into the water and maneuvered toward the hull using its thrusters. Numerical Design and Experimental Verification of a RIM-Driven Thruster* Alexey Yu. For those who are not familiar with the Hydro Sweep Pro or the Aqua Thruster, aka Aqua Blaster it is a device which delivers a powerful stream of water created by a motor driven propeller about 8′′ in diameter. TUNNEL THRUSTERS Large vessels usually have one or more tunnel thrusters built into the bow, below the waterline. Thruster's dead-zones compen-sation for the actuation system of an underwater vehicle. The Rim Driven RDT The Largest – 3,500 kW The Smallest – 100 kW Thrusters for manoeuvring,. ROV, Thruster control manifold (Servo Valves) (1) ROV, 10 function solenoid valve manifolds (2) Trenching systems, 3 function, high flow proportional valve manifold (55 LPM per station) for track and pipe roller control (1). HBO TV Prop Ghostbusters Comic Con SDCC Sideshow Game of Thrones. While the 3D models seen in this tutorial are a good visual representation of the layout of the frame and thrusters, they are not meant to be a dimensionally accurate representation of the final vehicle. Players build space ships, space stations, planetary outposts of various sizes and uses, pilot ships and travel through space to explore planets and gather resources to survive. com offers 417 rov thruster products. We also completed additional tests on this prototype in 2006. Rim-driven thruster is a novel type of propulsion unit which was presented at the Shipbuilding, Machinery & Marine Technology 2010 trade fair (SMM) by the companies Voith and Van der Velden. The thruster can be used in water depths up to 6,000 m. I am in the process of designing an ROV, and I have a few questions about thruster layout. DC or induction motors), but there is a general preference for permanent magnet machine types due to the greater power density and efficiency that they offer. These thrusters don't have large motors taking up space inside the hull. Bresslo , H. MODEL 1002 SERIES ELECTRIC THRUSTERS Drawing Performance Specifications. A complete rim-propeller that is parametric in Siemens NX 8. For example, your design specification for Thrusters may initially state that they should be the same as a very maneuverable ROV you viewed in a video file, e. Seven Viking is a subsea inspection, maintenance and repair (IMR) vessel designed to operate under severe conditions in the North Sea. Our thruster contains only one moving part: the rotor. The solution was to deploy the LBC ROV engineered specifically for underwater inspection applications. In one or more embodiments, an attachment mechanism includes a pair of grasping hooks that are raised and lowered when driven by a motorized drive.


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