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Margaret 'Jill' Moss

MOSS Margaret 'Jill' Sadly passed away on Friday 8th December, 2017 aged 82 years. Beloved Wife to the late Derek. A much loved Mum to Stuart, Keith and Angela and a treasured Nan and Great Nan. A service to celebrate Jill's life will take place at St. John the Baptist Church, Feckenham on Thursday 11th January, 2018 at 2.00 p.m., followed by committal at Westall Park Natural Burial Ground, Holberrow Green. The family would like to express their sincere thanks to Dawn, Abbie and Gemma at Radfield, also the Brambles Care Home and Mill House Care Home for all their care and attention. Family flowers only please, donations if so desired to be shared between Midlands Air Ambulance and the Alzheimer's Society and may be sent to Thomas Brothers, The Funeral Directors, Birchfield House, 494 Evesham Road, Redditch. B97 5JF 01527 547777. Thank you.

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Comtan Dosage

Generic name: ENTACAPONE 200mg
Dosage form: tablet, film coated

Medically reviewed on June 14, 2018.

The recommended dose of Comtan (entacapone) is one 200 mg tablet administered concomitantly with each levodopa and carbidopa dose to a maximum of 8 times daily (200 mg × 8 = 1,600 mg per day). Clinical experience with daily doses above 1,600 mg is limited.

Comtan should always be administered in association with levodopa and carbidopa. Entacapone has no antiparkinsonian effect of its own.

In clinical studies, the majority of patients required a decrease in daily levodopa dose if their daily dose of levodopa had been greater than or equal to 800 mg or if patients had moderate or severe dyskinesia before beginning treatment.

To optimize an individual patient's response, reductions in daily levodopa dose or extending the interval between doses may be necessary. In clinical studies, the average reduction in daily levodopa dose was about 25% in those patients requiring a levodopa dose reduction (more than 58% of patients with levodopa doses above 800 mg daily required such a reduction).

Comtan can be combined with both the immediate and sustained-release formulations of levodopa and carbidopa.

Comtan may be taken with or without food (see CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY).

Patients With Impaired Hepatic Function

Patients with hepatic impairment should be treated with caution. The AUC and Cmax of entacapone approximately doubled in patients with documented liver disease, compared to controls. However, these studies were conducted with single-dose entacapone without levodopa and dopa decarboxylase inhibitor coadministration, and therefore the effects of liver disease on the kinetics of chronically administered entacapone have not been evaluated (see CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY, Pharmacokinetics of Entacapone).

Withdrawing Patients from Comtan

Rapid withdrawal or abrupt reduction in the Comtan dose could lead to emergence of signs and symptoms of Parkinson's disease (see CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY, Clinical Studies), and may lead to hyperpyrexia and confusion, a symptom complex resembling NMS (see PRECAUTIONS, Other Events Reported With Dopaminergic Therapy). This syndrome should be considered in the differential diagnosis for any patient who develops a high fever or severe rigidity. If a decision is made to discontinue treatment with Comtan, patients should be monitored closely and other dopaminergic treatments should be adjusted as needed. Although tapering Comtan has not been systematically evaluated, it seems prudent to withdraw patients slowly if the decision to discontinue treatment is made.

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Sertraline Drug Interactions

A total of 1116 drugs are known to interact with sertraline.

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  • 833 moderate drug interactions
  • 12 minor drug interactions

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Diclofenac 0.1%

Diclofenac 0.1% may be available in the countries listed below.

Ingredient matches for Diclofenac 0.1%

Diclofenac sodium (a derivative of Diclofenac) is reported as an ingredient of Diclofenac 0.1% in the following countries:

  • Japan

Important Notice: The international database is in BETA release. This means it is still under development and may contain inaccuracies. It is not intended as a substitute for the expertise and judgement of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that the use of any medication in any country is safe, appropriate or effective for you. Consult with your healthcare professional before taking any medication.

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DryBuddy Bedwetting Alarms: Stop bedwetting with ease and convenience

Bedwetting is a condition that influences the self-esteem of a kid and makes him/her mortified. This is where the use of bedwetting alarm comes in, bedwetting alarm is a tool that assists your kid to wake up from the sleep when his/her bladder is full.

Though bedwetting is more common among kids, it needs to be taken seriously. Treating it fast can prevent any inconvenience as well as the problem worsening, consulting a doctor or a medical specialist such as a gynaecologist or a specialist in continence can help you find out more and what treatments are available to you.

The Technical term for bedwetting is enuresis, the child cannot control his bladder after the age of five and this leads to bedwetting, before age five a child may wet the bed due to other factors. These factors can include heredity, a smaller bladder or maybe something as simple as being a deep sleeper and not able to feel the urge to go restroom.

Parents must be aware that a DryBuddy bedwetting alarm would be the greatest solution for any bed wetter within the family, these alarms commonly exist as wireless, but the wireless drybuddy bedwetting alarm would positively be the perfect one for your kids. Bed-wetting alarms perform as a behavior conditioning product.

The following might be one of the causes for bed wetting:

  • Physical problem
  • Psychological or emotional problem

Physical problems:

Physical problems may be due to any kind of kidney problem, bladder problem, abnormal nervous problem or the presence of certain diseases etc. leads to bedwetting. These problems can be treated with the help of DryBuddy Bedwetting alarm.

Psychological or emotional problems:

If there are no physical problems, then check out for any other emotional problems. Following can be the reason for bedwetting in children:

  • Fear
  • Stress
  • Tension
  • Anxiety

These problems can also be solved using DryBuddy bedwetting alarm.

How DryBuddy works:

A simple 3-step process…

  • The DryBuddy sensor registers urination during sleep (or while the patient is awake).
  • Upon sensing the urine, the sensor sends a wireless signal which is picked up by a receiver in the patient’s room, attached to an alarm. The alarm is activated to wake the patient. At the same time, other receivers/alarms in the house also receive the signal.
  • The additional modules (in the caregiver’s room or elsewhere) then alert the caregiver, who wakes the patient and makes sure that the proper steps are taken. This is the difference between DryBuddy and other enuresis products – many children are too sleepy to take care of themselves on their own – that is why the intervention of a parent/caregiver is important and necessary for successful training. However, with DryBuddy, it is not necessary for the caregiver to sleep in the same room with the patient in order to be alerted. The remote control allows the caregiver to control the bedwetting alarm system from his/her bedroom.

Our Enuresis alarm stops bedwetting with ease and convenience for all!

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Protect your products and the environment with Greencoat, our wax-free, 100% recyclable, coated packaging.

If you are in an industry that packs and ships cold and wet products, performance is a critical factor when designing and implementing a packaging solution.

DS Smith's Greencoat is a coated, water resistant packaging solution that provides the same performance characteristics as wax coated boxes but is 100% recyclable, saving your customers wax disposal fees and creating a revenue stream from recycling.

Companies that have switched from wax to Greencoat are confident in its performance throughout the supply chain from their operations to their customers’ locations. Plus Greencoat is produced using innovative preprint technology enabling you to showcase your brand better than ever in a retail or wholesale distribution environment.

Organizations that switch to Greencoat never look back because Greencoat® delivers on its promise of performance.


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Ducati is with you in every riding situation with specially designed apparel collections. State-of-the-art materials, great comfort and unmistakable style: this is the recipe for Ducati apparel that is perfect for every style and riding condition, suitable both for a day on the track and for enjoying your bike every day.

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A look that is always different and designed for every moment of the Ducatista's day

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Design your own leathers for an even more individual experience. Go to the Ducati SuMisura site and find out how to personalise your technical apparel to enjoy total comfort and unique style.

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Curry’s recall tumble dryer over fire fears

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A popular range of tumble dryers has been recalled by Curry’s following safety fears.

The electrical retailer has discovered that the heating element in a small batch of Logik LVD7W15 dryers may pose a safety hazard.

The Logik tumble dryer in question

The Logik tumble dryer in question

The heating elements in machines manufactured between March and April 2016 can overheat which may lead to a fire.

Customers who believe they may have an affected unit are advised to STOP using the tumble dryer immediately, switching it off and unplugging it at the mains.

They should then contact the company as soon as possible by calling Knowhow on 0344 561 6202 - lines are open Mon-Fri 9am-8pm, Sat 9am-6pm and Sun 10am-5pm.

Customers will need the serial number of the tumble dryer (it’s on the inside of the door or on the rating label on the back of the tumble dryer), as well as the postcode at the time of purchase.

Curry’s will arrange for a technician to visit customers with an affected appliance in order to change the heating element free of charge.

If a heater element replacement is not possible and a product exchange is required, this will be done via Sheffield.

A spokesperson for the company said: “Although this risk is very small, as a responsible manufacturer we’re contacting customers to make them aware and check if their product is affected.

“Customers are being contacted directly by email or letter in the first instance.”


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From baking to bricklaying, consulting to crafting – whatever keeps you busy, Xero makes your business life easier. Xero is an online accounting system that connects you with your numbers, your business and us, your advisors. Anytime, anywhere from any device.

Collaborate in the cloud

Bringing more heads to your books is easy with Xero. Just give us access and we’ll log in, look at your numbers and give you advice. Perfect for spotting opportunities and nipping problems in the bud.

Mobile access

Access accounts, check balances, upload receipts and invoice customers from your smartphone or tablet with Xero’s iPhone or Android app.

Reconcile from anywhere

Receive your bank statements automatically via a secure connection, reconcile at a click of a button and have a complete overview of your business. If something doesn’t look right, leave a comment and we’ll have a quick check.

Invoicing helps you get paid faster

Log in and send an invoice the minute a job is done. You’ll be notified when your customer opens the invoice and they can pay online. We’ll help you keep on top of your old invoices. You can also customise reports and personalise invoices.

Track inventory, control and easily add items into invoices and orders.

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Combine smart small business payroll software with your online accounting. Stay compliant with built-in auto enrolment for workplace pensions.

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Now through January 2, 2019 Lease a new 2019 Outback for $279/Month on a 36-Month Lease (Standard 2.5i model, code KDB-01). $1,993 due at lease signing. $0 security deposit. Offer only valid 12/1/2018 through 1/2/2019

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If you're in the market for a new car, that means you have questions, like whether auto financing or a Subaru lease is best for your financial situation. If you do, our website is here to give you answers. Listed above are the new Subaru models currently for sale at our Subaru dealership. We have also added the new 2019 Subaru Ascent SUV to our model lineup at Dwayne Lane's Skagit Subaru. Have a look, take in all the details and be sure to consider each trim and optional accessory to see what meets your needs. If there's a specific vehicle you're interested in, our staff will be happy to give you a closer look. Be sure to also check out our Subaru incentives page for extra savings!

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DynCorp International Awarded Two More AFCAP IV Task Orders

MCLEAN, Va. – (September 16, 2016) – DynCorp International (DI) has been awarded the Southwest Asia (SWA) Fire Emergency Services (FES) Equipment Service and Saudi Foreign Military Sales (FMS) F-15 Base Operations Support (BOS) task orders on the Air Force Contract Augmentation Program (AFCAP IV) for the U.S. Air Force.

“We are excited to continue winning on AFCAP IV with two additional task orders,” said Randy Bockenstedt, DynLogistics lead. “DI has many years of history of supporting the forces in the Middle East under AFCAP, and we’re always happy to add more.”

On SWA FES Equipment Service, DI will provide all management, labor, tools, and equipment for inspection, testing, maintenance, repair, and certification of Fire Emergency Services equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, the Air Force Office of Safety and Health (AFOSH), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) codes and standards. Personnel will be based at AUAB, Qatar and travel by military air to other locations.

On the Saudi FMS BOS task order, DI will serve the USAF by assisting the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the standup and operations of air bases for Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) mission support by providing F-15 acquisition support under the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program. DI will provide all transportation, personnel, supervision, lodging, labor, training, tools, materials, vehicles, safety equipment and other items and services necessary to support the KSA FMS program and personnel.

“With these two wins, we now have a total of five wins under AFCAP IV this year,” said Tim Gahr, AFCAP program manager. “We look forward to winning even more task orders and performing more work on this contract.”

“I again thank the team for their outstanding efforts in our AFCAP IV pursuits,” said Michael Weitzel, Business Development AFCAP capture manager. “Everyone’s input and commitment contributes to winning these proposals.”

Beginning September 30, 2016, the SWA FES Equipment Service task order has a total contract value of $6.2 million and the Saudi FMS BOS task order has a total contract value of $4.1 million beginning September 10, 2016.

About DynCorp International
DynCorp International is a leading global services provider offering unique, tailored solutions for an ever-changing world. Built on seven decades of experience as a trusted partner to commercial, government and military customers, DI provides sophisticated aviation, logistics, training, intelligence and operational solutions wherever we are needed. DynCorp International is headquartered in McLean, Va. For more information, visit our blogs Inside DI or DI at Work or follow DynCorp International on Twitter.


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East Austin College Prep is currently enrolling students for the 2018-2019 school year. For more information, please complete an Enrollment Interest Application or contact Mr. Bernardo Diaz (District Director of Operations) at 512.287.5063. To complete the Enrollment Interest Application online click HERE.

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Free Pre-K for Families That Qualify

In accordance with TEA-mandated guidelines for pre-kindergarten eligibility, tuition is free for families that qualify. If your family does not meet the eligibility requirements, EAPrep offers tuition-supported, full-day Pre-k programs for 3- and 4-year-olds at a reasonable cost. Click here for details about Pre-K eligibility requirements, tuition supported rates, and the Pre-K enrollment interest form.

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East Austin College Prep is open to any student living in Travis County and surrounding areas (Austin ISD, Del Valle, Pflugerville, Round Rock, etc).

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Sussex Decides: A tale of two countries

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As rural East and West Sussex seem set to go an even deeper shade of true Tory blue - backed up by a growing UKIP rival - the differences with the other side of the UK are even more pronounced.

In Scotland, the SNP seems set to triumph with a massive swing in its favour.

But the final outcome will mean an even more Conservative, Euro-sceptic south of England contrasting with a dominant, pro-EU progressive Scotland.

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Szechuan Beef Appetizers on Veggie Crisps

Skip the overdone dips or cheese plates for an Asian inspired finger food that will give partygoers something to talk about.

Keep the sauces and oils to make this appetizer on hand whenever you need a snack in a pinch. Then, all you have to purchase each following time is the beef, carrots, and celery.

Slice the vegetables and make the Szechuan beef ahead of time. Then, just reheat the beef, dollop it onto Eatsmart Veggie Crisps, garnish with vegetables and serve.

Steak Ingredients
1 lb flank steak
2 T cornstarch
¼  cup vegetable oil
1 ½ teaspoons sesame oil

Eatsmart Veggie Crisps

Sauce Ingredients
2 T Soy Sauce
1 T hoisin sauce
3 teaspoons light brown sugar
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
1 teaspoon chili sauce (sriracha)
1 teaspoon rice vinegar
¼ teaspoon garlic powder

Many of the sauces and sesame oil can be found in the international food aisle or the Asian food section of your local grocery stores.

Begin by preparing your vegetable garnish. Use a vegetable peeler to slice thin strips of celery and carrots. Cover them in a bowl and refrigerate them until serving.

Szechuan Beef Appetizers on Veggie Crisps

Combine all the sauce ingredients into a bowl and whisk. Set it to the side.

Slice the steak into thin strips, then cut them up to be small enough pieces to fit on the Veggie Crisps. Toss the pieces in cornstarch until they are fully coated.

Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or a pan with slanted sides to medium high heat. Add in the steak and cook it until crispy and browned. Drain on paper towels.

Szechuan Beef Appetizers on Veggie Crisps

Wipe off the pan once cool enough, then heat the sesame oil to medium high. Add the meat back in, along with the sauce, and heat for a minute or two until the sauce begins to thicken. Remove from the heat and allow it to cool and thicken more.

Spoon the beef onto Eatsmart Veggie Crisps. Roll up sliced vegetables and place them next to the beef for a garnish. Serve.

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Get a spare spool for your Bravo reel - turn your saltwater reel into a spey set-up in winter, or vice versa.

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Double glazing solutions

Windows are another vital piece of the picture, as they have the capacity to conduct a huge amount of heat or cold into your building.  In fact, windows are often the greatest conduit of heat entering or leaving a home, and you can lose up to 40% of the heating energy in your home during winter (source: Your Home Federal Government Website). Double glazing is very effective at minimizing the amount of heat loss or gain throughout the building, giving you more control over the temperature. It can also help with reduction of sound pollution if you live in a busy or noisy location.

Ecocraft can supply and install a range of energy efficient windows as well as retrofitting your existing windows with double glazing.

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Green energy from the sea

As an island we’re surrounded by the sea, of course we are – less obvious perhaps is that it’s a potentially vast source of renewable electricity, if we can develop the technology to harness it effectively.

Whether it’s the ebb and flow of the tides, the movement of marine currents or the oscillation of waves, these truly vast energy sources present serious technological challenges - electricity and water aren't a natural fit after all :) - and they’re not currently commercially viable.

We’d like to add the power of the sea to our green electricity mix, to join the power of the wind and energy from the sun. So we’re working in partnership with a number of organisations to see if we can turn the concept into reality.


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Truth or Dare with Noor & Nur June 04 2018, 0 Comments

Bazaar Truth or Dare

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We recently were featured on the trending page of Architectural Digest's latest March-April edition.  Make sure to visit their website more fun features.

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Color Block

I recently stumbled on these photos on Pinterest and was absolutely mesmerized by these buildings.  These color blocked buildings in Tiruvannamalai in Tamil Nadu, India are wonderful.  India is known for its vibrancy of color, but these buildings are something else.  All these color blocked buildings are domestic buildings.  How fun would it be to live in a candy house?

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Caravan Dreams November 27 2014, 0 Comments

A few weeks ago we had the pleasure of decorating a client's winter tent for her.  She wanted to update the traditional bedouin bait shar she had and make it look modern and chic.  We filled it with our striped Tokyo Dhurries to match the seating and cushions lines.  We made sure to stick to the Arabian nights feel and keep the seating on the floor.  We kept our brass stars and marble bowls on the floor for the snacks and food. Thanks to our client this project was a creative and fun collaborative process.

Rugs, Trays, Candle Stands, Bowls, Cushions, and Lanterns are all available online.

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'Aaj Mausam Bada Beimnaan Hai Badaa ... ' September 18 2013, 0 Comments

The best time to be in Jaipur, for me, is right after the monsoon.

It's still very hot, more balmy than hot. It' s intensely green and the heat is interrupted by random light showers and abrupt thunder storms.

But the best thing about this season, is that the workshops are on fire.

Everyone is back to work, as things can finally dry. And not unlike the feeling of coming back from vacation, everyone is pretty excited to see each other again.

All, except Ajit ... Ajit always walks into the office without knocking first, he grunts and casually slumps into a chair and starts staring across the room, hoping to see what new samples I am working on that he can criticize.

Picking up a wooden plate I had just had made he shakes his head and tsks to himself, 'not perfect ...'

I ignore him. I always do. I usually don't even look up, as I am generally annoyed at this point by his aloof tardiness.

Ajit begins to taunt .... 'not perrrfecttt...'

I get annoyed, without looking up I ask him where my production is that I ordered 6 months before...

'No money, no production'.

Now my temperature rises.  I try to keep my cool, and coldly ask what he's done with the down payment I gave him with the order...six months ago.

The cold war begins, Ajit attacks, I attack back, quietly, no voices rising, no eye contact made, just passive aggressive banter.

Our relationship has been this way since I was 21. I worked with Ajit on several projects for Munnu ji and developed a rapport that I don't have with any of the other artisans.

You see, as unreliable as he can be with timing or costing, the man is really very good at what he does. He loves his craft, and trains the team that works with him with precision. He also has a sharp eye, and enjoys more than anything to develop a piece. To work on it until the lines and curves are perfect and in proportion to the design.

I've learned a lot from Ajit over the years. Patience first and foremost, and to enjoy the process of developing a product.

This time our argument escalated and I jump out of my chair. In order to calm myself I start to arrange the office bouquet in bitter silence.

Ajit slowly rises, walks towards me, stomach first, and begins to arrange the flowers as well.

'Ok, ok, now I show you sample'...

He opens his magic bag and pulls out my samples, my hurt pumps, adrenaline takes over and all is at peace again.

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Weaving for a Cause July 15 2013, 0 Comments

Collaborating with different manufactures encourages traditional handicraft techniques and the unique artisans behind them.  ecru’s kitchen and beach towels are produced by Kara Weaves a wonderful creative venture, from Kerala, with a social cause.

Kara Weaves was born out of the need to give Kerala's handloom industry a much needed push.  The small team behind Kara works closely with various cooperative communities of handloom weavers to create customized products.

“Thorthu” is the finely woven cotton material used for the towels, which was traditionally used as Ayurvedic body-wipe fabric.   Handloom is used because pure cotton yarn is only suitable for slow speed spinning and weaving process.  This technique preserves the luster, color-holding, capacity, absorbency, softness, and durability of the cotton products.

We have already introduced you to their bright towels this past spring, so stay tuned for our new range of colors and designs in our latest collaboration with Kara Weaves.

(Images courtesy of Hind Al Tamimi and ecru)

Enchanting Jaipur June 25 2013, 0 Comments

After the hustle and bustle of Bombay we hopped on the train to enchanting Jaipur.  Once there, we met with all the talented artisans we work with to discuss the production of new exciting ecru products for your home.  Bright colors of thread were chosen for our embroidered crib charms at Sophia  203, cotton was dyed in unique colors to be woven into our dhurries, and bright paint was mixed to create unique combinations for our hand block printed fabric.

We can’t wait to show you what’s up our sleeves, but until then, here’s a little sneak peek of what went on in Jaipur.

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Bombay Meri Jaan June 12 2013, 0 Comments

We are in Bombay enjoying this energetic city during monsoon, finding inspiration in every street corner.  Most importantly we are meeting with the talented Modest Genius, and Kara Weaves to collaborate on exciting new ecru products.

Stay tuned for more on our trip because we are off to enchanting Jaipur next.

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Arabesque Mysticism May 20 2013, 0 Comments

Moroccan architecture always mystifies with it’s intricate geometric shapes.  Whether it’s the  detailed floor tiling that was set by hand, or the amazing patterns created by the repetition of shapes in the building.

Other moving arabesque structures are the beautiful Jalis in Indian palaces.  They also have a certain allure, and that comes from the meticulous work that has gone into them.

Traditional arabesque architecture and the craftsmanship that has gone into these magnificent structures has influenced us at ecru.  This has led to the production of the Geo Flow Print table mat and napkin, so your mind kind wander to Morocco and dream of Mughal India.

(Images courtesy of Wikipedia, Pintrest, & ecru)

The Chai Walla's cousin ... February 22 2013, 0 Comments

At 6.00 am this morning my eyes shot open.

4 days left before I travel and I can physically feel the time tick.

I've grown accustomed to this feeling - of being completely out of breath as the future of the World depends on whether you manage to meet all your suppliers in time.

I hit my first wall when I approached the printing workshop and realized that I could not hear the calming thumping of blocks being chiseled.

The ten different radios were not simultaneously blaring Bollywood music.

The smell of chai being brewed - absent.

I could feel my temperature rise and my eyes widen. Trying to remain as composed as I could I began lightly in my bizarre mix of hindi-english:

'Bhaaiiiiiiiiiiiiisssaaaaabbbbbbbbbbbbbb, why, why, why!!!! Mausam bhaud Acha!! Storm is gone!! Whyyyy????!!' Forehead permanently crinkled.

We had experienced a bizarre storm a few days before which halted all printing due to pigments reaction to moisture.

A group of some ten out of twenty printers were chatting away by their tables.

'No work today, Chai Walla's cousin expired '.

My initial reaction was of complete confusion. Why would an entire factory stop working for the death of someone with whom they never met.

Some of the artisans don't even know the Chai Walla by his first name.

I looked at them blankly, got into the car and drove back to my office. I couldn't argue with death.

I was now REALLY starting to stress.

When I entered my office I realized that the cleaning lady wasn't there. I looked to my phone to read

If it wasn't a funeral, it was a wedding. Plus I thought that we had reached the end of 'shadi' season, weddings were no longer taking place every two days.

I sat at my desk and started to lightly tap my forehead on the table. How could they work like this, how unprofessional.

People passed and married all the time !!

I continued, silently cursing the day away.

Until it dawned on me.

The Chai Walla is an integral part of the factory. His job is to serve lovingly made chai while he sings and teases all the artisans, around four times a day. And he does it well. Therefore his happiness is of the utmost importance and although they may not know his name, they will close up shop to show that his sadness means something to them. That they appreciate his untiring efforts to make them happy.

The cleaning lady works everyday to make sure that one day she could also throw an extravagant wedding for her children. This is something really important to her. Why shouldn't she spend three days enduring the happiness and stress of her neighbor's important accomplishment.

I couldn't help but suddenly feel that I was the one who maybe had it all wrong ...

So here is a little tribute to our Chai Walla's cousin.

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Our Printing Process January 15 2013, 0 Comments

The thing that gets me the most excited when I first look at a textile, isn't the way it feels, isn't the brightness of its color or the sheen of its weave.  It's the process behind it. Technique has always been an obsession of mine, and the technique of block printing is a fabulous one.

Every aspect of block printing is beautiful.  From the wood block itself, which is meticulously chiseled, by an artisan who has been trained for years to prefect his craft. To the swatches of jute used to hold the pigments on which the blocks are stamped.

And what I love about block printing is it's lack of pretentiousness.  It does not scream of the amount of work that is put into it's production.

Here's a little bit about  the technique:

Blocks are made in a series, each block represents one color, the more colors in a print, the more blocks are made.

Once blocks are chiseled, and the pigments for a print are made and ready, a different set of artisans (the stampers) take control of the process. The stampers use the chiseled blogs to gently tap onto swatches of jute fabric which hold their respective colors. The drenched block is then tapped on the chosen, stretched fabric, until it dries.

The pressure of the tap while printing has to be of such a perfect mix of firm lightness, that it is enough evidence to differentiate an experienced stamper from another.

In a block printing workshop there can be up to two dozen stampers, each can produce a different looking fabric, even if using the same print and color, solely based on their tap.

The outcome of a block printed fabric depends on every person involved in it's making - from the designer to the block printer to the stamper. The look of a fabric can change based on any of these person's styles or moods.  It is a highly sensitive process.

The perfect block printing quality is when one cannot tell where the print begins, and where it ends.

It is a beautiful technique of printing, we hope you love it as much as we do, as there are a lot of exciting prints coming your way.

Love from Jaipur,

*(images courtesy of Alfred Tarazi)

Every aspect of block printing is beautiful.  From the wood block itself, which is meticulously chiseled, by an artisan with nimble fingers, who has been trained for years to prefect his craft. To the swatches of jute used to hold the pigments on which the blocks are stamped.

And what I love about block printing is it's lack of pretentiousness.  It does not scream of the amount of work that is put into it's production.

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I am a local to Edinburgh, and have been a student at the University of Edinburgh since 2010 when I started as an undergraduate in Architectural History. Throughout my first degree I became more interested in archaeology and classical architecture and moved into the archaeology MA in my second year. My undergraduate dissertation looked at the use and meaning of geometric patterns in Roman floor mosaics and was supervised by Professor Jim Crow. I then undertook a Masters by Research in Archaeology from 2014-2015 titled 'The Quarries of the Central Sector of Hadrian's Wall' under the supervision of Professor Jim Crow and Dr Ben Russell. During this time I became very interested in Hadrian's Wall and also using GIS in archaeology. I decided to start a PhD with the topic 'The Quarries of Hadrian's Wall: Materials & Logistics of a Large Scale Imperial Building Project' in 2016 and I am currently working on this in the Classics department with Dr Russell and Professor Crow supervising, with funding from the Arts and Humanities Research Council.

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Roman Britain, Roman engineering, Roman Fronteirs, Landscape archaeology, GIS in Archaeology, Greek & Roman floor mosaics, Geoarchaeology, Petrology

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My PhD is investigating Roman quarrying activity and stone extraction processes in the landscape surrounding Hadrian’s Wall in Northumberland, Cumbria and Tyne & Wear. I hope to better understand which types of stones were used and where they came from by using petrological testing. In addition GIS will be used to measure the scale of the known Roman quarries and to identify possible transportation routes. This work should provide an important step forward in the understanding of the stone sources for one of Rome’s best preserved frontiers, and the organisation of quarrying for building stone in Roman Britain.

Past research interests

The Quarries of the Central Sector of Hadrian’s Wall (MscR Dissertation) The Use & Meaning of Geometric Patterns in Roman Floor Mosaics (MA Dissertation)

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The Quarries of Hadrian's Wall: Materials & Logistics of a Large Scale Imperial Building Project

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THE man in charge of fixing Edinburgh’s potholed roads says the city is “getting better” at dealing with the problems caused by wear and tear on our busy streets.

Despite widespread complaints about the vast number of holes in the roads, the city’s “pothole tsar” Gareth Barwell insists progress is being made in handling problems that are on the rise across the whole country. Where the Capital needs to improve, he says, is “transparency and openness” over the closure of certain roads and informing locals over a timeframe for their repair, both areas he was hoping to improve as the council embarks on its latest stage of road improvements.

Up to 24 per cent of A-roads managed by City of Edinburgh Council fell into the “red or amber” category for repairs – around 19 miles of road network managed by the local
authority – according to the latest data.

In addition, a further 20 per cent of B-roads and just over 25 per cent of C-roads were found to contain serious surface defects.

Between December and February, transport chiefs fielded more than 4,000 reports of potholes on city streets, including 251 they say “would cause damage to tyres or pose danger to cyclists”.

The Evening News reported in February a backlog of more than 1,500 road defects were waiting to be filled, with an additional 75 potholes reported to the authority every day.

However, transport and environment convener, councillor Lesley Macinnes, committed an extra £1 million investment in road and street lighting improvements in the council’s latest budget in
February.

And Mr Barwell, whose role as head of place management also covers litter and waste management, said the authority is improving its system of reporting and dealing with road defects.

Q In December 2017, an Evening News survey found the top level of dissatisfaction among readers with council operated services included litter, waste management and potholes. As all three come under your remit, do you find that concerning?

A “Of course it is concerning, we have to balance all those things. I know one of the criticisms we have had is that we are not as open about why certain roads are being resurfaced or why certain areas have been closed for a certain period of time.

“I genuinely think that, through the improvement plan that we’ve got, we will get better at this, but the communication aspect of it, how accessible we are, how transparent we are; that is what we need to improve on.”

Q What is being done to improve the quality of road surfaces in Edinburgh?

A “The pothole problem – while we are ultimately responsible for maintaining and operating the road network – doesn’t lie just with the council. It’s trying to join up all the different utilities who are responsible for that repair to do it properly, that then lessens the likelihood over time of that pothole happening, the cost to put that right, cost of an injury to somebody, the cost of congestion are all determinant of everybody doing that as well as they can.

“We have been open in the roads improvement plan that the council has done too many temporary repairs – so that bit of sticky plaster we were putting over the pothole – and that was really because we were finding more category one defects.

“Instead of whacking some tarmac on top of it and rolling it, that lasts for days, weeks, months, but that’s what we know annoys residents. They think ‘I’ll take a little bit of disruption if I know that is going to get fixed’.”

Q How will the extra investment in road repairs be spent by your department?

A “We’ve got significantly more resource out treating the potholes. This is not a problem that is unique to Edinburgh and one of the problems we have is that Edinburgh is such a vibrant and successful city which makes it fundamentally harder to shut a road to fix it.

“When we juggle the priorities that Edinburgh has as a capital city, major sporting events, being a festival city, hold up business, those challenges face us. But that is the same in London Boroughs, in Manchester, in Leeds, even in Glasgow – what we are doing through our roads improvement plan is learning from other cities and how they do that.”

Q City of Edinburgh Council paid out over £10,000 in compensation for road defects last
year, what is being done to drive down that amount over the next 12 months?

A “The claims issue is highlighted in the roads improvement plan and has informed us on what streets are a priority. Safety inspections and claims handling was one of the big areas that we need to improve on.

“We value every user of the road equally, contrary to popular opinion, whether you are a pedestrian, on a bike, in a car, on a bus. What we need to do is from boundary line to boundary line make sure that transport infrastructure is maintained safely for all those people.”

Q How does your department determine which areas are top priority for resurfacing works?

A “There are some roads where it will be a case of determining structural integrity, there will be road safety arguments, its impact on surrounding services so whether that is doctor’s surgeries, schools and then there’s also a test we have to apply where we have to know if we are going to be doing schemes in the surrounding area, that would be a waste of cash if we do the repair and then 12 months later come in and rip it all up.”

“We have a vehicle driving Edinburgh’s road network with a laser bar underneath it, measuring how pitted the surface is, any depressions in the surface and an overall value for that asset - that basically tells us if it is value for money to rip up the surface and replace it.”

Q Where are the areas you have identified as being at serious risk of road defects?

A “A prime example right now would probably be the around the Scottish Water works at Haymarket, near Eglinton, Palmerston, in those areas. We know fine well that is an area where residents will be frustrated with. A lot of heavy vehicles have come around, but we are already working with Scottish Water to say ‘right, as soon as the diversion is off, you are going to give us some cash and we are going to go in and make those routes safe.”

“I’m sure residents could point to examples in the past where we haven’t gone in and done that but that is why our roads improvement plan has been put in place to let them know we have listened to their concerns and we are making those changes.”

Q How do you feel the city’s road network coped during the ‘beast from the east’?

A “I think in what was a very challenging situation, probably a one in eight to ten year event, we did as well as we could have hoped. In fairness, that wasn’t just because of the council’s work, that was because of partners and members of the community as well.

“What we found in the middle of the Beast from the East was that everybody was willing to chip in in a kind of abnormal situation and we needed to get on top of it. All in all, I think the city managed well and recovered well and we kept the city moving.”


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Delaware is anticipating a statewide shortage of about 25 teachers in both mathematics and science next year if the state board of education approves a recommendation to increase graduation requirements in those subjects, said Randall L. Broyles, assistant state superintendent for instructional services. The recommendation will be considered this month and would increase requirements in both from one to two years.

In its latest session, the state legislature undertook no initiatives to encourage new teachers to enter these fields. However, it did create a committee to monitor teacher shortages that might arise in any subject area. Called the "Statewide Committee to Insure Availability of Teachers in Critical Curricular Areas," the 21-member group includes representatives from industry, community groups, the public schools, and colleges, and was appointed by the state education department.

The group held its first meeting in June. It is scheduled to deliver a full report to the Governor and the legislature next January.

The state education department's curriculum committee this spring rejected a proposal by Gov. Pierre S. du Pont 4th to make computer-literacy courses a graduation requirement. The committee recommended that computer-related objectives be integrated into the general curriculum rather than addressed in a separate course.

Delaware was one of the first states to promote the use of computers in schools, officials said; it has a state-wide computer network, called Project Direct, which links all schools and offers computer-assisted programs in the basic skills, primarily at the elementary level. Delaware requires local districts to clear new purchases of computer hardware and software with the state education department in order to maintain compatibility throughout the system.

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Datacenter consolidation is an important strategy for organizations today. The main driver is to reduce cost. As an example, the US Federal Datacenter Consolidation Initiative (FDCCI) expects to reduce the number of datacenters from about 3,000 to about 1,800 by 2015 – a reduction rate of 40% – and anticipates savings in the range of US$5 billion.

Advances in virtualization technology make this possible, as virtualization significantly increases the utilization of computing assets. It allows IT to deploy less hardware and cut the cost of datacenter space and power. However, virtualization comes with its own challenges. “Virtual machine sprawl”, or the continual proliferation of virtual machines, is one of them, as it is so easy to create new virtual servers.

There are several approaches an organization can take in regard to datacenter consolidation:

  • Virtualize: Adopt server virtualization and converged infrastructure technologies
  • Adopt public cloud services: Use public cloud services such as PaaS (platform as a service), ITaaS (IT as a service) or DRaaS (disaster recovery as a service).
  • Implement a private cloud service: Create an internal, private cloud that can deliver faster time to service and greater flexibility to users.
  • Implement a hybrid model: Opt for a combination of internal and external services, which is most common.

The biggest challenge in datacenter consolidation is usually an operational management issue and balancing the need for a diverse set of capabilities without resulting in increased management complexity. For example, to support the broad range of applications within a datacenter almost always requires a mix of both virtual and physical servers. How can IT easily manage both physical and virtual platforms as one, while ensuring availability and high service levels?

From a physical perspective, as more powerful hardware platforms are added to replace older servers, will the number of connections required for networking and storage result in “component and cable sprawl”?

Egenera Cloud Suite software, which includes PAN Manager, PAN Domain Manager and PAN Cloud Director, is an ideal tool for datacenter consolidation. PAN Manager lets you build a highly resilient and flexible computing infrastructure with its unique virtualization capabilities, powerful management software and policy-based automation. If your datacenter consolidation strategy includes setting up cloud services, PAN Cloud Director (PCD) makes it simple to design, request, provision, protect and manage IT as a service.

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ISEA Challenges OSHA PPE Standards Proposal

The International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) has challenged a proposed OSHA rule to regulate the use of safety eyewear and hard hats, and is offering an alternative approach that ISEA says would maintain worker protection.

In comments submitted July 16, ISEA said the agency's May 17 proposal to change the way it recognizes product performance standards for personal protective equipment (PPE) potentially could reduce the level of protection for workers and make compliance with the rule more difficult for employers.

Current OSHA regulations require that eye and head protection devices meet product performance standards issued under the banner of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). ANSI standards are voluntary, but they are widely accepted in the United States and recognized by OSHA and numerous other regulatory agencies.

OSHA adopts specific product performance standards, and the standards may go through several revisions before OSHA is able to update its rules to incorporate the newer versions. Under the OSHA proposal, however, references to these standards would be replaced with a requirement that PPE meet "good design standards," an approach that ISEA says offers no assurance of a minimum level of protection.

ISEA's alternative would maintain the reference to the current version of the standard, and include a method by which OSHA could evaluate standards that offer equivalent protection and allow employers to use products meeting those standards.

This approach "maintains the level of performance of PPE that meets the consensus standard in the current regulation, so that worker protection is not compromised," according to the ISEA submission. It gives employers the flexibility to select PPE that best meets their workers' needs, based on hazard assessment. And it gives OSHA the flexibility to update references to consensus standards when they are revised, and add new product standards as they are issued without a lengthy and laborious regulatory process.

"We fully appreciate what OSHA is trying to do in this rulemaking," said ISEA President Dan Shipp. "They aren't able to keep up with revisions to the product standards they reference in their regulations, and they're searching for a way to keep the rules current without having to go through a full rulemaking every few years for each standard.

"But to take those references out of the regulation, and replace them with the requirement that PPE comply with some vaguely defined good design standard shows a lack of understanding of the role of performance standards and their use in regulation."

In its comments, ISEA points out that there are hundreds of PPE product standards around the world that might qualify as good design standards, but that they are not equivalent to the ANSI standards that have been part of the regulation. Without the reference to a specific standard in the regulatory text, OSHA would provide no baseline performance requirements for PPE, ISEA said.

"If the rule is published the way OSHA is proposing it, the ANSI standards would still be the baseline, and OSHA would include them in an appendix as examples of what makes a good design standard," Shipp said. "But what happens in the future?"

The proposed requirements for a good design standard are that it incorporate safety, that it is recognized as providing an adequate level of protection, and that the standards-developing organization use an open process that considers the views of a broad constituency.

"There's nothing in this proposal that says the standards recognized in the future have to be as protective as standards recognized today," Shipp said. "That's why we're trying to convince OSHA not to take the reference to a specific standard out of the regulatory text."

ISEA has asked OSHA to convene an informal public hearing to discuss all the aspects of this proposed rule.

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Higher renewable capacity additions in AEO2016 reflect policy changes and cost reductions

graph of renewable electricity generating capacity, as explained in the article text
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Annual Energy Outlook (2015 and 2016 editions)

Projections for renewable electricity capacity in the U.S. Energy Information Administration's most recent Annual Energy Outlook (AEO) are significantly higher than the projections in AEO2015. The December 2015 enactment of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016, which extended certain tax credits for renewable generation technologies, and the August 2015 promulgation of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's final Clean Power Plan (CPP) are policies that have a significant effect on projected renewables deployment. Reductions in technology costs and some changes in state policies on renewables also affect the new AEO projections. Additional AEO cases to be released later this month will show how certain policy and economic assumptions, including choices made at the state level regarding CPP implementation, affect projections for renewables deployment.

The Consolidated Appropriations Act extended tax credits for wind and solar installations. Both the investment tax credit (ITC) and the production tax credit (PTC) were extended another five years, but the value of the credits declines in the later years of the extensions.

  • Investment tax credit. The ITC provides a 30% tax credit for the cost to develop solar energy projects. This credit is now extended until the end of 2019, when it will begin to decrease incrementally until 2022. In 2022 and beyond, a 10% tax credit for both utility and commercially operated solar projects will be available, while the tax credits for residential solar projects will expire in 2022. Before the extension took effect, the tax credit was set to decrease from 30% to 10%, or expire completely, depending on the sector, in 2016.
  • Production tax credit. The PTC, as it relates to the generation of electricity from wind plants, provides a 2.3 cent per kilowatthour (kWh) tax credit for the first 10 years of production. This rate currently applies to plants that are under construction by the end of 2016. After 2016, the value of the tax credit for wind generation will decrease incrementally until it expires in 2020. Before the extension, the tax credit had expired at the end of 2014.
graph of tax credits for wind and solar technologies, as explained in the article text
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, based on the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016
Note: The wind PTC is in 2015 dollars, while future values for the PTC will vary based on inflation. Deadlines for the solar ITC are at start-of-construction for utility/commercial projects and completion-of-construction for residential projects.

Other factors that affected projections of renewables include:

  • Clean Power Plan. The Environmental Protection Agency's Clean Power Plan will also affect renewable electricity generating capacity, especially in the implementation period of 2022 through 2030. As the tax credits described above expire or become less valuable, the Clean Power Plan becomes one of the main drivers of renewable electricity generation. In addition to the AEO2016 Reference case, EIA will publish several scenarios with varying assumptions of Clean Power Plan compliance strategies, and future Today in Energy articles will address the Clean Power Plan's role in renewable electricity technology adoption.
  • State policies. Targets for renewable portfolio standards (RPS) increased for a number of states in 2015, including California, Hawaii, and Vermont, but in Kansas the law was changed back to a goal rather than a mandate. Changes in other states that more recently increased or proposed increasing their RPS policies, including Oregon and New York, are not reflected in AEO2016.
  • Technology costs. EIA reviewed cost and performance characteristics of electricity generating technologies for AEO2016. Capital costs for wind and solar technologies decreased compared with other technologies in the electric power sector. Costs for end-use solar technologies also declined.
graph of projected capital costs of selected electricity-generating technologies, as explained in the article text
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Annual Energy Outlook 2016
Note: Capital cost values shown before applying tax credits.

Most of the renewable growth seen in the AEO projections can be attributed to wind and solar:

  • Utility wind. A total of 97% of wind capacity is in the utility sector. Wind capacity grows through 2022, but after the tax credits expire, the growth slows. When implemented, the CPP leads to more near-term builds of wind as wind developers comply early to take full advantage of the available tax credits. Once tax credits expire, however, wind deployment slows. Because the most favorable wind resources are located in a few regions in the country, increased adoption of wind technology in these regions may be limited by the ability of regional grids to handle high levels of intermittent generation.
  • Utility solar. Solar competes in the utility sector and the end-use sectors as rooftop solar on residential and commercial buildings. Solar capacity in the utility sector continues to grow, but at a slower rate as the ITC decreases, starting at the end of 2019 until the credit reaches 10% in 2022. Utility solar capacity continues to grow during the CPP compliance period and through the end of the projection as costs continue to decline. In the Reference case, utility solar capacity projections nearly catch up to wind capacity projections by 2040.
  • Residential and commercial solar. Projections for residential and commercial solar through 2040 are higher in AEO2016 than in AEO2015 primarily because the ITC was extended and the capital and installation cost assumptions for these solar photovoltaic systems changed. In contrast to the utility sector, the end-use sector projections are only marginally affected by the expired (or reduced) tax credits and CPP implementation.
graph of wind and solar electricity generating capacity, as explained in the article text
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Annual Energy Outlook (2015 and 2016 editions)
Note: Values for solar include both photovoltaic and solar thermal.

Principal contributor: Cara Marcy


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Recently, Microsoft has released the SkyDrive Pro client available for Office 2007, 2010 and 2013. For those of you do not have Office 2013, you can download the SkyDrive Pro sync client free here.

What is SkyDrive Pro?

SkyDrive Pro is your business library. It is a place where you can store all important work documents and files, just like the original SkyDrive. Users can store, access and easily sync all of their files in SharePoint Online or SharePoint Sever 2013 within their client workstation.

SkyDrive Pro will keep files safe and private, while enabling you to easily and quickly share files with colleagues.

How does it work?

Depending on if your files are kept in the cloud with SharePoint Online or on your company’s SharePoint Server 2013, storage sizes may differ. In the cloud; storage allocation is 7GB for each individual’s personal site content, including library files, personal news feeds and a recycling bin.

To access your library in SkyDrive click SkyDrive located at the top right-hand side of your organizations SharePoint and Office 365 sites.

Once you are signed into your personal account, and want to add a file to your SkyDrive, simply click on the SkyDrive tab and select the ‘New Document’ or ‘Upload Document’ options on the file tabs.

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SkyDrive Pro sync is an application where you can sync your SkyDrive Pro library and various other SharePoint libraries with your computer or mobile device.

This allows you to access your files and content on or offline when you work with files in the library.  By using Windows Explorer, any updates made will automatically sync to SharePoint when you are online.

To sync your SkyDrive library, follow these short instructions:

  • Go to your SkyDrive and click the SYNC button. This opens the Sync Library wizard, which will automatically recognize your SkyDrive library name and web address.
  • Next, click ‘Sync Now’ which starts the sync process to your SkyDrive. You will then need to click ‘Show my Files’ to open your synced SkyDrive folder in Windows Explorer.

Whenever you need to locate your synced SkyDrive, it will be listed within your favorites in a folder called SkyDrive Pro.

If you ever need to sync a new library, go to the Windows notification area and start the Sync Library wizard from the SkyDrive Pro menu icon.

You can sync up to 20,000 items in your SkyDrive Pro library, including files and folders. For any other libraries contained within SharePoint, you can sync up to 5,000 items. In either of these libraries, you can download up to 2GB.

Ultimately, SkyDrive Pro is all around a great tool for SharePoint users. Some of the benefits include:

  • Users can work on documents on and offline from multiple devices.
  • Users’ documents can be synchronized across all client devices and servers.
  • Multiple users (online or offline) can work on documents at the same time, and the SkyDrive Pro Sync client will save the changes made between users. If there are conflicts, users are prompted to then resolve these conflicts.
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Online STEM Degrees are available ranging from associate through PhD. They include a variety of exciting fields in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics—each of which offers diverse areas of focus and unique skill sets. Whether your passion is for biology or calculus, these technical subjects could support an array of challenging careers. And those careers might carry a ton of potential for growth, not to mention the opportunity for a life of discovery and innovation.

And best of all, you could pursue that lofty goal online, in flexible programs you could complete from your home, office, local coffee shop… wherever you have a compatible device and an internet connection. You can even search for self-paced online classes where you study when you have some free time.

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Online Math Degrees

In many ways, mathematics could be seen as the foundation of the sciences in general. Online mathematics degrees could help you build essential skills applicable throughout life—whether you’re balancing a checkbook, or performing advanced statistical analysis. Online mathematics degrees could be offered at any post-secondary level, making them a possibility no matter how much higher education experience you have.

Online Associates Degree in Mathematics

Online associates in mathematics programs hone foundational quantitative skills. This could include geometry, mathematics, trigonometry, calculus, statistics, and more, depending on the curriculum and its particular focus. Many mathematics associate degree programs are designed to help prepare students for continued study in a related bachelors program.

Online Bachelors Degree in Math

Earning an online bachelors in math could support a variety of interest and goals, including research in physical and social sciences, analyzing data, and a variety of business and financial disciplines. Online mathematics bachelors programs focus not just on building up quantitative skills, but also using them to solve real-world problems. This includes mathematics in programming, data analysis, modeling, and general problem solving.

Online Masters in Mathematics

Online Masters in Mathematics programs tend to be specialized, meaning they’re designed around a specific mathematical topic or skill area. This could include data analysis, statistics, business analytics, industrial and applied mathematics, math education, and more. Online mathematics masters programs may either be practice-based (meaning they look primarily at how those skills might be applied in a real-world setting outside academia) or scholarly (meaning they prepare students for potential doctoral study and research).

Online Doctorate in Mathematics

While some doctoral programs in mathematics might be practice-based, most of them tend to be scholarly in nature. They would focus on applying advanced math skills to perform research and make strides in mathematics and how it is used by experts to conquer real-world problems. Doctoral programs in math might offer students the chance to focus on a variety of research areas, including how to apply mathematics in biology, matrix and operator theory, geometry, differential equations, probability, and more.

Online Certificate in Mathematics

In most cases, online certificates in mathematics are offered at the graduate level, demonstrating a higher level of expertise in math outside a full degree program. That said, some undergraduate certificates might also be available. Often, online graduate certificates in mathematics focus on a single topic, such as modeling, business analytics, or math education.

Online Science Degrees

Online science degrees comprise a broad category, made up of a span of unique disciplines. These include life science (including medicine) and physical sciences. Each of these studies the natural world and how it functions from a different angle. Based on the subject, a choice of degree and certificate types may be offered online, ranging from associate through doctorate. In some cases, some limited campus study may be required, for example for lab work.

Online Life Science Degrees

Online life science degrees include a variety of topics, including biology, microbiology, anatomy and physiology, genetics, zoology, botany and more. While each of them may look at a different part of the natural world, they share a focus on the structure, function, development, and evolution of living organisms and their ecosystems.

Online Masters in Life Science

Earning a life science masters degree online could be a unique experience for a few reasons. First is the array of disciplines in which you might earn it—ranging from human anatomy to plant biology and all things in between. The specific paths of study on offer may vary by school. Also, programs may be practice based (in many cases, this could mean it looks at teaching life science to students at the secondary level) or scholarly (looking at things like medical research or doctoral study).

Online Life Science Certificate Programs

Typically offered at the graduate level, online life science certificates help students to demonstrate additional expertise in a life science-related topic, in addition to their professional experience and prior education. For example, one might earn a life science education certificate to grow one’s teaching certification area (as long as it qualifies in their state), or in a certain type of scientific research analysis.

Online Biomedical Science Degree

Biomedical science is a unique branch of life science that looks at biology in the context of medical research and practice. As such, it includes a span of potential areas of study, including cancer research, pharmacology, microbiology, as well as studying bacteria and other viruses.

Online Biomedical Science Certificate Programs

Online Biomedical Science certificates are often designed to help students build on their existing expertise. As such, they may build on a foundation of professional experience and prior post-secondary education, and focus on specific skill sets or areas of application. Examples include bioinformatics, biomedical science education, and more.

Online Environmental Science Degree Programs

Online environmental science degrees focus on the complex relationship between humans, society, and nature, and how to study those relations in the most effective way, and apply that knowledge constructively. As such, some of these programs may be multi-disciplinary, branching out from environmental research and life science topics to touch on environmental policy and other related social issues.

Some online environmental science degree programs may focus on a variety of topics, including specific ecosystems (such as marine life or forestry), environmental challenges (such as carbon pollution), geology, and more. Degrees and certificates may be offered at the undergraduate and graduate level.

Online Physics Degree Programs

Physics uses high level maths and quantitative skills to understand matter, energy, and the universe itself. Online physics programs may either work to establish a general base of physics knowledge, principles, and research skills, or they might center on a single topic of interest. This could include fascinating topics like astronomy and astrophysics, quantum mechanics, relativity, and thermodynamics.

Online Masters in Physics

Online masters in physics and related programs build advanced scientific research and analysis skills in a flexible space. Programs may focus on a variety of related subjects that include applied physics, geospatial science, particle and quantum mechanics, and more. In most cases, masters programs are scholarly in nature and aim to help students prepare for research-related roles and doctoral study. However, you may see other practice-based programs, including those designed to support roles in secondary education.

Online Physics Certificate Programs

Online certificates in physics may be offered at the undergraduate or graduate level. These programs include relatively few courses compared to a degree, and may vary a lot based on the level and topic. Undergraduate certificates may aim to build a baseline of physics knowledge and skills. At the graduate level, certificate programs may study a single advanced topic in detail.

Online Engineering Degree Programs

Online engineering degrees take math and science skills, and use them to solve real-world problems in new ways. In other words, while math and science tend to look toward understanding the world, engineering is about creating something new to help make lives a bit easier. Engineering includes an array of specializations, including computer engineering, aerospace engineering, biomedical engineering, and more.

In addition to the various sub-categories, general engineering degrees online may be found at the following levels.

Online Transportation & Aviation Degree Programs

Online Transportation and Aviation Engineering Programs center on the systems and technology to help people move from place to place. While unique, each of these disciplines focus on new ways to transport goods and people. Transportation engineering usually focuses on ground-based transport, including cars and railway systems.

Aviation engineering falls into a few different categories. Aerospace engineering focuses primarily on the engineering of rockets, space shuttles, and space stations. Aeronautical engineering centers mainly on things like planes and helicopters.

Online Associates Degree in Transportation and Aviation

Online associates in transportation and aviation engineering programs may do one of two things. They could either build up basic skills related to engineering, so that students could prepare to earn bachelors degrees or higher, or develop skills related to similar areas of responsibility. For example, an associates degree in non-destructive testing would look at the skills, technology, and processes used in safety testing within transportation. Similar associates degree programs might focus on maintenance.

Online Transportation Engineering Bachelors Degree Programs

Bachelors degrees in transportation engineering, aviation engineering, and aerospace engineering may be available online. These programs may go a step further than the ones at the associate level, discussing the scientific and mathematical principles to inform effective engineering practices. Because some of these programs may include a laboratory element, they may include limited on-campus engagements. However, that could vary, as some online programs may use technology to simulate lab experiences online.

Online Masters in Aerospace Engineering & Transportation Engineering

Some programs may enable you to pursue a masters in transportation engineering, aeronautical engineering, or aerospace engineering online. At the masters level, these programs are often comparatively more specialized than bachelors programs, building on prior engineering experience and education. In many cases, programs may require students to hold a related bachelors degree, or to demonstrate aptitude in specific skill areas or subjects.

Online Architecture Programs

Online architecture programs focus on the creative and practical aspects of designing buildings and other infrastructure. Programs might cover the history of architecture and various schools of design, safety regulations, math, preservation, the principles of design, and more. Programs may also guide students through the construction process and the responsibilities involved in overseeing that kind of project. As with other engineering-related disciplines, some online programs may have some on-campus requirements for lab-work and other activities.

Masters in Architecture & Construction Management

Earning a masters degree in construction management or architecture online may either study the essentials of designing attractive, safe, and effective building projects, or overseeing and managing those projects as they are completed.

Architecture masters programs may include a few different degree types, including the Masters of Architecture (M.Arch.), Master of Science in Design (MSD) in Architecture, and the Master of Science (MS) and Master of Arts (MA) in architecture. Programs may be professional in nature and require some professional experience, or require prior education in architecture or a related field.

Online Biomedical Engineering Degree Programs

Biomedical engineering takes engineering and design principles and applies them to biology and healthcare. This includes a number of concentrations, including bioinformatics, biomechanics, tissue engineering, genetic engineering, pharmaceutical engineering, as well as the development of medical and diagnostic devices. Some programs may help students prep for professional licensure. However, this may vary on an individual basis.

Online Masters in Biomedical Engineering

Online masters in biomedical engineering may be scholarly or practice-based. Scholarly programs focus on research practice and prepare students for continued study at the doctoral level, whereas practice-based programs focus on application in the field. Generally speaking, scholarly biomedical engineering programs may have a thesis requirement or a similar thing. Practice-based programs may have a more practical capstone, or additional coursework. Programs may center on a variety of specific research areas, which may inform the way the curriculum is put together.

Online Electrical Engineering Degree Programs

The field of electrical engineering centers on the study of electricity and electromagnetism, and its application in creating and developing technology. Electrical engineering could overlap with a number of other types of engineering. For example, computers and digital technology, telecommunications, signal processing, and radio technology all rely on electrical engineering. Some professional certifications may be on offer through professional organizations, and as such, some degree programs may be designed to help students earn some of those requirements.

Online Masters in Electrical Engineering

Most online electrical engineering masters programs award a master of science (MS) upon successful completion of the program. At the masters level, some programs may allow students to select a concentration, which may include options like signal processing, microelectronics, system dynamics, and microwave, antenna, and photonic systems (MAPS). Many online masters in electrical engineering programs are practice-oriented, and aim to grow the real skills you need to thrive in professional electrical engineering settings. However, some research-focused programs may also be offered fully or partially online.

Online Electrical Engineering Certificate Programs

As with masters programs, online electrical engineering certificate programs may allow students to study a more specific concentration within electrical engineering. However, unlike degree programs, when earning a certificate, the curriculum may focus entirely on that topic. This may be with the goal of mastering a specific skill or set of skills, and enhancing prior experience and education. In most cases, electrical engineering certificates might be offered at the graduate level; however, that could vary.

Online Engineering Management Degree Programs

Engineering management takes project management and other business concepts and applies them to the field and practice of engineering. As such, engineering management programs may emphasize both mastery of engineering principles in and of themselves, and the administrative prowess to ensure that projects are completed effectively, on time, and on budget. It may also touch on operations management and supply chain management.

Online Bachelors in Engineering Management

While online bachelors of engineering management programs are offered, they may be somewhat less common than masters degrees. At the bachelors level, engineering management programs may focus on shaping foundational engineering and leadership skills in order to help prepare students to succeed in the workplace once they graduate. In addition to general engineering knowledge, this may include business practices, workforce management, organizational behavior, and other similar skills.

Online Masters in Engineering Management

The Masters of Engineering Management (abbreviated either as MsEM or MEM) could be seen as the MBA of the engineering field. These programs aim to help students demonstrate both the engineering and the organizational prowess they need to grow as a leader, helping to develop new technology and overseeing to ensure projects get done. Some topics covered in Online Masters of Engineering Management programs include product development, workforce management and leadership, project management, supply chain management, and business law.

Online Engineering Management Certificate Programs

Online engineering management certificates are likely to be offered at the graduate level, building on the professional and engineering skills you may have learned as an undergrad and in the workplace. While each certificate may vary, programs tend to focus on the business and project management side of engineering management, helping people with engineering education and experience hone the organizational skills they’d need as leaders.

Industrial and Mechanical Engineering

Industrial engineering and mechanical engineering are two distinct but complementary fields. Industrial engineering looks at how to design and implement systems that use resources to make products effectively, efficiently, and affordably. This includes studying topics like operations management, systems analysis, organizational behavior, as well as mathematics, physics, and engineering concepts.

Meanwhile mechanical engineering is concerned with the actual design and manufacturing of the product itself. Mechanical engineering programs focus on the principles engineers use to design products and systems. This often centers on the use, production, and management of energy, which could be harnessed to power larger and more complex devices. For example, a mechanical engineering program might discuss how to design an engine that's purpose is to power a new jet.

Online Industrial Engineering Masters & Mechanical Engineering Masters

Online industrial and mechanical engineering masters programs may either be scholarly or practice based. Scholarly programs typically have a thesis or other research requirement, which may be a plus for students who want to apply to doctoral programs. Non-thesis programs may vary, from project-based capstones to field work.

Online industrial engineering masters programs may include courses like information systems engineering, production systems, regression analysis, and operations research. Online mechanical engineering masters programs may cover topics like turbomachinery, fluid mechanics, engineering optimization, and heat transfer.

Online Industrial and Mechanical Engineering Certificate Programs

Online industrial and mechanical engineering certificates could be offered at the undergraduate or graduate level. However, the latter may be a bit more common. Graduate certificates in industrial and mechanical engineering may require prior engineering education as well as professional experience. They tend to be practice-oriented, helping current and aspiring professionals to develop certain specific skills and knowledge areas relevant to industrial engineering or mechanical engineering.

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AC-35x2 Dual Stator AC Induction Motor Drive Kit 165 hp pk 96-144V

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The are two designs of the AC 3Xx2 motor. Both the AC34X2 and the AC35X2 are designed for automotive applications (up to 4500 lbs). The motor design includes one shaft that has two rotors. The frame includes two stators with the end result of all of these items are manufactured into one motor package. The motor has double the torque and horsepower that the AC-34 and AC-35 motor has now. The motor is available in single shaft or dual shaft.

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November 29, 1939 ~ November 27, 2018 (age 78)
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Carl R. Bedei, 78, of Grand Ridge passed away Tuesday Nov. 27,2018 at O.S.F St. Elizabeth in Ottawa.
Funeral services for Carl Bedei will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Elias Funeral Home. Rev. Anne Fergueson of the First United Methodist Church will officiate and also conduct graveside services in Grand Rapids M.E. Cemetery in Grand Ridge. A visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Friday at the Elias Funeral Home.
Born November 29, 1939 in Streator, he was the son of Raymond and Gladys (Bentley) Bedei. He married Darlene Stasko on April 1, 1978 in Windsor Heights, IA.
He is survived by his wife Darlene of Grand Ridge, sons Mike Richards of Grand Ridge, Curt (Tara) Bedei of Streator, grandchildren Danielle Richards, Megan Richards, Samual Richards, Laci Richards and Emily McBride. He is also survived by 3 great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents and uncle and aunt Herb (Marion) Bedei.
He attended Center Country School, Grand Ridge Grade School and graduated from Streator Township High School in 1957. He was farmer in Grand Ridge, worked at NAPA, was a mechanic at Melvin Trucking and ran Basic Feeds on the farm, he loved all aspects of farming, spent countless hours bailing hay and cleaning oats.
He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Christian Farmers Association, a FFA Alum, he volunteered his time being a bell ringer for the Salvation Army.
Carl was a hard worker, he was a humble man, the kind of man they don’t make anymore. He will be deeply missed by everyone who knew him.
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