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Maximator - Expertise in hydrogen for over 20 years

Nordhausen, 05. November 2020 | We are one of the leading suppliers of hydrogen refueling stations and have put together an overview of the portfolio for you.

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Burger King will offer a new $1 French Fry Burger starting Sept. 1. The new item sandwiches four fries into a burger with a standard beef patty, a company spokesperson said in an email. The dollar still rules on quick-service menus, noted Leslie Kerr, president and founder of Intellaprice, a Boston-based restaurant-pricing advisory firm. “The dollar remains the most common price point on the menu by far,” she said.

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Vitamin E Supplements May Raise Lung Cancer Risk

By Ed Edelson
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FRIDAY, Feb. 28 (HealthDay News)—Vitamin supplements won't protect people against lung cancer and taking vitamin E may even heighten the risk, a new study finds.

The survey covered the supplement-taking habits and lung cancer incidence of almost 78,000 adults in the state of Washington over a four-year period.

"Our study of supplemental multivitamins, vitamin C, vitamin E and folate did not show any evidence for a decreased risk of lung cancer," study author Dr. Christopher G. Slatore, a fellow in the division of pulmonary and critical care medicine at the University of Washington, said in a statement. "Indeed, increasing intake of supplemental vitamin E was associated with a slightly increased risk of lung cancer."

As reported in the March issue of the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, the research focused on men and women aged 50 to 76 taking part in the four-year VITAmins and Lifestyle (VITAL) study. Lung cancer was diagnosed in 521 participants surveyed.

In addition to the expected association with smoking, family history and other lung cancer risk factors, there was a slight but statistically significant association with vitamin E supplementation and incidence of the disease, the researchers found.

Every increase in vitamin E of 100 milligrams per day was associated with a 7 percent rise in lung cancer risk—translating into a 28 percent increase in risk over 10 years for someone taking 400 milligrams of vitamin E daily.

"This provides additional evidence that taking vitamin supplements does not help prevent lung cancer," said Eric Jacobs, strategic director of pharmacoepidemiology at the American Cancer Society.

The society does not currently recommend use of any vitamin supplement to prevent malignancy, Jacobs said. However, "our dietary guidelines do recommend eating five or more servings of a variety of vegetables each day," he noted.

A representative of the supplements industry called the study results "not all that surprising."

"Vitamins are essential nutrients that act to maintain health and prevent vitamin deficiency," Pamela Mason, spokeswoman for the London-based Health Supplements Information Service, said in a statement. "They were never intended to be used to prevent chronic disease such as cancer. Indeed, it would be asking a lot of a vitamin pill to expect it to prevent cancer."

Since the primary cause of lung cancer is smoking, the best preventive measure is simply not to smoke, Jacobs said. Nutrients can play an auxiliary role, he noted. Anyone who cannot quit should avoid taking beta-carotene supplements, because studies have linked them to an increased risk of lung cancer, Jacobs said.

On the other hand, "for former smokers, there is some evidence that vegetables high in carotinoids, such as carrots and sweet peas, decrease the risk," he said.

Some vitamins have been linked to a reduced risk of other cancers, added Edward Gorham, an associate professor of family and preventive medicine at the University of California at San Diego.

"We have worked with vitamin D, and we found a protective effect of vitamin D on colon cancer, breast cancer and ovarian cancer, and recently a modest effect on lung cancer," Gorham said.

But that effect came not from supplements but from sunlight, which causes vitamin D to be formed in the human body, he said.

"These results with multivitamins dont surprise me because there is so little vitamin D in multi-supplements, 100 or 200 International Units," Gorham said. "To achieve the effect, it takes 2,000 IU. If youre in the tropics, that amounts to 10 or 15 minutes in the sun. In southern California, it takes 10 or 15 minutes in the summer and longer in the winter because the sun angle is so low."

One study has also associated vitamin D supplements with a decreased risk of colon and breast cancer in women, Gorham said.

SOURCES: Eric Jacobs, Ph.D., strategic director, pharmacoepidemiology, American Cancer Society, Atlanta; Edward Gorham, Ph.D., associate professor, family and preventive medicine, University of California, San Diego; Feb. 29, 2008, statement, American Thoracic Society; Feb. 29, 2008, statement, Health Supplements Information Service; March 2008 American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine

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Ok, although I have a general outline of the characters, and places, rarely do I have an actual outline for the book. I keep a notebook nearby, and as I'm writing and new ideas pop in, I write them down. Actually outlining chapters, like I am doing with this current wip, is freaking me out a bit.

I have an open file for book 6 in the series. Every day I come up with something I remember needs to be dealt with so I open it, add a little blurb, but instead of shutting it down, I end up writing a paragraph or 2 of a section that is totally unrelated to the blurb I entered. This is how I normally write.

All of this is clearly making my current wip take longer than it should be right now. However, I feel like if I leave book 6 for too long I might forget the point of it. This conundrum is making me think I might have to forgo the Order trilogy for now, and focus on book 6 (7 & 8). Perhaps I should put my energy into book 6, and do the trilogy on the side?

These are normal writer problems. Trust me!

I love flying by the seat of my pants, with a little outlining mixed in. My notebooks are all called 'ramblings' for a reason. It does bring up some issues though.

The little bits already in book 6 make me excited. (It begins about a decade later than book 5.) They explain the point of Bastle's murder, ancient elvish assassin's, Norala, unicorns running about the real world once again, those thought dead existing in a strange place (and what that strange place is) and finally a glimpse into what might happen with Eric. It's crazy, and I hope, grabs people from the moment they open it.

See! This is why I think I'm going to be putting my energy into book 6, and slowly work on the trilogy.

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Meplat Group is Louisiana’s #1 Silencer Dealer.

Here are some FAQs that should answer most of your questions about doing business with us. Feel free to call or text 504-5.56-2000 with additional questions or email us at

WAIT A MINUTE, I can own a silencer?!?!?!

Yes, they have never been illegal, just regulated. We are a fully licensed, attorney-owned operation that handles the entirety of the silencer acquisition for Louisiana residents. Not only can you own silencers, you can own short barreled rifles, short barreled shotguns, machine guns, destructive devices, and AOWs (any other weapons—a catch-all category for things like pistol grip short shotguns, cane guns, pen guns, etc).

I wish silencers were legal for hunting.

They are! Silencers are legal for hunting in most states. Here’s a map, courtesy of our friends at Silencerco.

Why should Louisiana residents buy their NFA items from Meplat Group?

  1.  We make it easy.  At Meplat Group, every customer gets a concierge level of service. You literally tell us what you want, and then we take care of everything else.  Our attorney/owner drafts your trust, we print you on our own livescan fingerprinting and photographing equipment, we help you pick out your NFA items, we draft your forms, and we email them to you and your Trustees to electronically sign thanks to our ATF variance allowing us to use electronic signatures.
  2. We work cheap.  Because we are attorney-owned, our attorney discounts his normal trust fee of $300 to $150 when you are purchasing an NFA item at the same time (and you only need one trust to hold an infinite amount of NFA items). Because we own our own fingerprinting and photographing equipment, we do first time pics and prints for $45/person, but we discount that to $35/person if they are for an item you are buying from us. Once your pics and prints are in the system, we can do reprints for $25/person, again discounted to $15/person if they are for an item you are buying from us. We price all of our items that have a MAP (Minimum Advertised Price) at that price so you can buy with confidence and not worry you are getting taken to the cleaners. We don’t want to sell you one NFA item, we want to sell you ALL your NFA items, and your friends all of theirs.
  3. We do it securely.  Look, we know some dealers have a “kiosk” from a huge Texas dealer they sell through. But let’s take a second and think about it. Do you want your biometric information being transmitted to an offsite location over the internet? Do you like the idea of your social security number,  pictures, fingerprints, and all demographic information zinging through cyberspace? I don’t either. Think of the tens of thousands of clients they have all over the country and all of a sudden they start looking like a target rich environment for hackers. The computer we use for our pics and prints is a standalone that is used only for that purpose and is NOT connected to the internet. Our customers are our friends, neighbors, and business associates. We value their privacy and security like our own.
  4. We know our stuff.  Not only do we know the legal and compliance side of the business, we know NFA items front to back. Whether it’s silencers, short barreled rifles, short barreled shotguns, machine guns, or destructive devices, if we don’t know the answer (rare occasions) we can pick of the phone and call an industry friend who does. Knowledge is power and we believe in sharing it with our clients.
  5. We are nice people.  We don’t pressure anyone to buy. We educate and discuss your needs and answer your questions. We don’t have the typical superiority complex you find all too often in gun stores. We don’t know everything or substitute our opinions or preferences for yours. It isn’t uncommon for people to come in several times and ask questions before they buy. It’s a big commitment; we understand.
  6. We take all sorts of payments.  All major credit cards, checks, wire transfer, and, of course, cash.  We also offer 0% financing for up to a year with approved credit.

How long will this all take?

The actual process of coming in and getting fingerprinted and getting the NFA Trust drafted takes under 30 minutes. The time it takes to buy and pay for your silencers varies depending on how decisive you are, level of knowledge coming in, and the amount of questions you ask.  Documents are usually drafted either the same or next business day. ATF is currently advising us to tell clients that the approval process takes 6-7 months.

Where are you located and how can I come get NFA items from Meplat Group?

We are located in Metairie, Louisiana at 2713 Division St., Metairie, Louisiana 70002. Because the owner also runs a busy law and real estate title practice out of the same building, we are by appointment only. You can call or text 504-5.56-2000 for an appointment or you can email if you prefer. Text is probably the quickest and easiest way for us to respond.

Oh, well, I’m on the other side of the state.  Guess I’ll find a closer dealer.

Hang on. We have clients all over the state: Bossier City, Shreveport, Ruston, Lake Charles, Lafayette, Baton Rouge, and the Northshore. The reason they haven’t found local dealers is that it is easier to do business with us.

Come down just one time to set up your trust and have yourself and your Trustees fingerprinted  and photographed (make a weekend of it in New Orleans!) and YOU DON’T EVER HAVE TO COME BACK TO OUR STORE. You simply order your NFA items from us over the phone with a credit card (or mail a check or wire transfer), sign the necessary documents electronically, and we can mail your silencers to you when the tax stamps come back (but you can always come pick them up when the tax stamps come in if you prefer to do so—it saves about two weeks in the ATF’s mailing process).

I already have a trust or I want to own my silencers individually or in a corporation or LLC. Can we do that?

Sure. We are happy to do whatever our clients want. However, we still believe that an NFA trust is the best way to own silencers.

From a cost perspective, unlike a corporation or LLC, you don’t have to pay annual fees on a trust.  In fact, because the NFA trust won’t ever own any immovable property, it won’t be filed with the state at all.

This leads into the privacy perspective. The only time we are giving a copy to the government is when you file for your tax stamps with each purchase. Then they become part of a tax document, and are confidential and only obtainable (even by other government agencies) with a subpoena from a federal judge. The general public can’t just go to and see who the members of your trust are like they can with a corporation or LLC.

And from a liability perspective, it makes sense to keep these items in their own juridical entity without any other non-NFA assets to give you an added measure in the event your NFA items or use thereof become the subject of a lawsuit at a later date.

Finally, from a flexibility perspective, the NFA Trust is a living document that allows you to give or take away rights for other people to possess your silencers. You can add or remove people as you see fit without notifying them, the ATF, or anyone else.  For $150 with purchase, our trusts are the best deal going.

I’m building an SBR, or buying an NFA item from someone in state/out of state or from another dealer out of state. Can you help me?

Of course! We can draft Form 1s for you to build your own SBR or Form 4s to transfer between in state owners or handle NFA transfers. The cost for any of these services is $100 including using our digital signing service and the mailing of all forms to the ATF and for CLEO notification. We can also provide pictures and prints as well. It is $45/person for the first time we process you and $25/person for reprints.

Is your inventory online anywhere?

No, we don’t do any internet sales so we don’t have an online store. We have a small, but awesome, showroom that displays all of the items we regularly stock, however we can get virtually ANYTHING on the market today. If you’d like to see some pictures of our showroom, follow us on Instagram @meplatgroup or check out our Facebook page to get a glimpse of what we offer.

Wait, I’ve been to your shop; it’s really small. Are you really the #1 silencer dealer in the state of Louisiana?

Absolutely. We move a tremendous volume because we make the process so easy. And doing business with us has perks for our customers because we are the #1 dealer. Because our sales volume gives us great credibility in the industry and we have a lot of contacts, we often know what’s coming before other dealers do, and we sometimes get special deals and early access to products that allow us to get the coolest stuff to our clients at the best prices. For instance, we had Silencerco Maxim 9s, the world’s first integrally suppressed pistols on our shelves (the only ones at any Louisiana retailer for months) before some of the big distributors like RSR and Lipsey’s got theirs. Because this was a hot item, our good clients got first crack at them.


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We bought a ton of Gemtech suppressors at a really sick price and so we decided to pass the savings on to you.

Every Gemtech can has a list of free cans you can choose. Not every suppressor has the same promo cans offered. No substitutions allowed.

We have all of these cans in stock and they will Form out as soon as we have all of the necessary information from you. This will not be a Silencerco debacle because we aren’t depending on anyone but ourselves.
Orders are filled in the order in which they are received. Because of the way our software works we cannot set inventory numbers on the free cans. Therefore the possibility exists that a free can could get oversold before we take it off the list. If that happens we will contact you within 24 hours so you can either a) pick a different free can or b) get a full refund. We are going to work out asses off to try and keep this from happening though because it isn’t fun for anyone.

Once we are out, we are out. This is a limited offer and won’t happen again. That said, even if you are a local customer you may want to buy online as that gets your order in the quickest. Then you can come handle the pics/prints/stamps when you have a chance to come in.

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Four types of insurance for the newly divorced

Financial discussions during divorce tend to focus on dividing assets and cash, but managing your insurance is an area which can make a big difference for you and your family.

Over 40% of Australian marriages fail, with nearly half of these involving families with young children.

While insurance protection may have been something that both parties had considered while married, it’s no less important after the relationship has ended.

Insurance is about preparing for those unexpected situations which may make it difficult to care for yourself or manage your responsibilities, whether as the main caregiver or financial provider. These situations include temporary or permanent disablement, critical illness or death. Protection can be key when you are on your own, but can also make a difference to the ongoing welfare and care of children. If you already have insurance, it can be important to reassess the level of cover you have to see if it is still adequate for your new circumstances.

Here’s four types of insurance cover you might consider taking out or reviewing, after a marriage or relationship breakdown.

1. Living insurance Living insurance (also known as trauma insurance) can provide a lump sum payment for people suffering from one of a range of specified medical events. This can be crucial to assisting with medical and accommodation expenses if you suffer from a serious illness or injury and could also help you with more flexibility with work arrangements and continued family expenses.

2. Income protection Whether you are the main caregiver or financial provider to your children, income protection can help you continue to provide stability and financial support in the event of temporary or permanent disability.

In determining your level of cover, consider the financial contribution you make for your children, and/or the cost of someone to perform childcare and household duties.

3. Term life insurance

Term life insurance pays a lump sum benefit if you pass away or are diagnosed with a terminal illness. If you pass away, the benefit is paid to your nominated beneficiaries. It may be helpful to seek further advice on your beneficiary nomination. Where there are minor children involved, and you wish to ensure that there are ongoing financial provisions to cover their education, medical needs and care; you may need to allow for a testamentary trust in your will.

You could also use a Term Life payment to pay out a mortgage, so children are able to inherit and live in a property debt-free.

4. Different Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) definitions for your changing circumstances

While people tend to be more aware of occupation based TPD insurance which covers a situation where you would no longer be able to work, there are also options for homemakers. A payment from this type of policy can be used to hire a professional to perform normal household duties if the homemaker is unable to as a result of permanent disability.

TPD insurance can be important in helping you manage your own needs, as well as supporting your children.

While the end of a relationship can be a stressful and difficult time for you and your family, reviewing and revising insurance cover so that it meets your new requirements can eliminate one area of concern for you – the ongoing needs of your children.

It can also be helpful to discuss financial protection with your former partner. This can provide comfort to both of you that your children will have continued security and financial support.

If you would like to determine your current insurance needs and establish what policies may be suitable for you and your family, please contact your Merit Wealth adviser.

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Spring Cleaning

I'm not sure if you can say you 'treat' yourself to cleaning products, it depends on how much you love housework I guess. But I have to say, I'm a tiny bit in love with the Earth Friendly range of cleaning stuff!

I am something of a reluctant domestic goddess at the best of times, but even I love using the Parsley surface cleaner - it has such a fresh smell and leaves everything sparkling. Plus the skin isn't stripped from your hands, your nose isn't affronted with artificial chemicals and whatever gets washed down the sink wont harm aquatic life.

When I ordered my latest selection of Earth Friendly products, I received a free gift - a Michael's Originals washing-up luffa. they are designed to be used instead of those plasticky scourer sponges you can buy. I must admit, it does feel a bit strange doing the washing up with a loofah, but they certainly work well. As it says on their website, they have been used for many years in other countries - sometimes traditional ideas are the best.

"In the Philippines, luffas have been used as washing-up scourers for generations. Continuing this tradition, Michael's Luffas are grown to organic principles on his parent's farm for this purpose. Ideal for washing-up, Michael's luffas are supple enough to bend round rims, reach into corners and have plenty of scrubbing power. They last for between 3 and 12 months and when they are worn out can be composted, saving landfill."

Kerry O'Gorman said...

What a great way to start small in doing something for the planet! I use tea tree oil in a sprayer, difused with water and baking soda for scrubbing. I love the idea of the louffa sponge. Your lavender rabbits are super sweet too! Cheers.

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My husband and I grew our own louffas last year to use them in place of store-bought exfoliators and scrub cloths. I don't know why it never occurred to me to use them when cleaning the house too!

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3 Ways Our Tools and Teams around the World Are Combatting COVID-19

By: The IntraHealth Editorial Team

It’s a whole new world for many of us this week.

The US-based staff at IntraHealth International are working from home, conducting all our meetings online, and working fast to adapt our programs to help address the COVID-19 pandemic.

For 40 years, we’ve known that frontline health workers are every country's first line in detecting, reporting, and responding to emerging threats. That's why we train and equip local health workers on disease surveillance and response, infection prevention, occupational safety and health, and much more. That’s why they’re our mission.

Here are three ways our tools and teams around the world are already working to halt the spread of coronavirus and keep health workers safe as they provide care in a crisis.

mHero helps Liberia track COVID-19 cases

mHero—a two-way communication platform that we and our partners developed during the 2014 Ebola outbreak in West Africa—connects ministries of health with frontline health workers in even the remotest regions, allowing for real-time information exchange and a more effective outbreak response.

mHero helps get up-to-the-minute information to health workers in even the remotest areas. Photo by Sarah Grile for USAID.

Today Liberia’s Ministry of Health is using mHero as a surveillance and response platform for a range of diseases, such as Lassa fever, measles, and cholera. They’re also using it to send COVID-19 messages to health workers as part of the country’s response to the epidemic.

“Donors like USAID, DFID, World Bank, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation are asking, ‘What global digital health solutions are available for international COVID response that can be implemented by government health systems in low- and middle-income countries?’” says Wayan Vota, IntraHealth’s director of digital health. “The way Liberia is using mHero is a perfect example of how it’s possible for countries to quickly adapt existing technology and infrastructure during a health emergency.”

Read more: 10 Global Digital Health Solutions for International Coronavirus Response

Watch: mHero: A Cost-Effective, Real-Time Communications Solution for National COVID-19 Response

Rwanda turns Ebola surveillance resources toward coronavirus

Rwanda was ready for Ebola. The country had been braced for any infections that might cross its borders from Democratic Republic of Congo, in part by partnering with us to institute a national call center, train health providers and community health workers on surveillance, screening, and case management, including use of personal protective equipment, create isolation units for suspected cases, and put infection-prevention measures such as handwashing stations in place throughout the country.

Now that the Ebola outbreak is over, Rwanda has been able to easily begin directing those established systems and procedures toward its COVID-19 response. There are now 7 confirmed cases in the country.

“We’re now raising public awareness and education and exploring ways to extend training to health workers to ensure that they are well equipped to identify and manage suspect cases,” says Samson Radeny, IntraHealth’s country director in Rwanda.

Read more: The Future of Health Care in Rwanda Starts with a Strong Government Partnership

Strong planning & infection prevention in Mali

In Mali, we’ve worked with the Ministry of Health, individual health facilities, and our community partners to prepare for emergencies—systemically and sustainably.

Together we’ve boosted epidemiological surveillance and data reviews for influenza, polio, measles, hemorrhagic fevers, yellow fever, and meningitis to more than 95% in four districts. We’ve developed national health and safety plans. And our training on infection prevention at one western Malian hospital not only reduced infections and complications—it also helped prevent an Ebola outbreak in 2014.

"The little girl died, but she was the only one at our hospital to be infected with Ebola," says pharmacist Jonas Kamaté. "It did not spread, thanks to the training.” Photo by Nana Kofi Acquah for IntraHealth International.

Read the story: How Local Fistula Training Helped Prevent an Ebola Outbreak in Mali

Now Mali is finalizing its COVID-19 action plans in national and regional reference hospitals and working to equip health facilities with the hygiene and prevention supplies they need. Data from iHRIS are helping officials deploy the right numbers and types of health workers to critical sites.  And staff in health facilities, airports, and border crossings are being trained on coronavirus and hygiene measures.

“When it comes to strengthening the health system in Mali—whether it’s through preventing infectious disease outbreaks or addressing the country’s health worker shortage—we are always looking for solutions that are local and sustainable,” says Jeanne Tessougué, who leads IntraHealth’s Mali Human Resources for Health Strengthening Activity. “Today we are building on the progress Mali has made to prepare for COVID-19 through a well-coordinated One Health multisectoral approach. We’re reinforcing the presence and capacity of frontline health workers so they can implement standard operating procedures and updated guidelines and use tools that have been adapted to the context of this health emergency.”

Also read: Resilient Nursing School in Northern Mali Graduates 126 New Health Workers for the Region

IntraHealth’s Mali Human Resources for Health Strengthening Activity and Ingobyi in Rwanda are funded by the US Agency for International Development. Our work with mHero was a collaboration with UNICEF and was funded by the US Agency for International Development.

This piece was originally published on March 19, 2020 on VITAL.


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Schmalz at the Modex trade show: a focus on efficient vacuum generation

Monday, March 28, 2016

Efficient vacuum generation is growing ever more important, especially in automated handling processes. With that in mind, Schmalz is fitting more and more of its vacuum generators with energy-efficient eco-nozzle technology. At Modex 2016 (April 4 to 7), the company will be showcasing ejectors for a multitude of applications and industries. Its high-performance vacuum gripping systems, manual handling solutions and vacuum clamping systems will also be on display at booth 2662.
Conservation of valuable resources is becoming more and more important in the handling of workpieces with vacuum power. Users ask for vacuum gripping systems that not only are quick and powerful but also consume as little energy as possible. The vacuum specialist is placing its focus on energy-efficient products with that in mind. Schmalz has, for instance, developed its eco-nozzle technology, bringing a whole range of new benefits: Vacuum generators equipped with this technology are extremely efficient thanks to the multi-stage Venturi principle and have a 15% higher suction rate in comparison to conventional solutions. They consume 15% less compressed air and make the required vacuum power available around 10% quicker. The eco-nozzle technology performs impressively with compact ejectors from the SCPS/SCPSi series, which are used in highly dynamic handling processes in the packaging industry and elsewhere. The latest and most powerful member of our ejector family with eco-nozzle technology is the SBPL basic ejector. It deploys its power effectively and forcefully – and precisely when you need it. In operating ranges between -200 and -600 mbar, the suction rate is up to 100% higher than its predecessor. This makes evacuation times shorter and accelerates cycles as a result. The Schmalz portfolio also includes the energy-efficient ecoPump SEP ejector module. The module is ideal for decentralized vacuum generation and can be fitted directly on the suction pad. Its benefits include minimum line losses and extremely short cycle times.
As well as energy efficiency, intelligent products and systems are the core focus of vacuum automation at present. At Modex, Schmalz is set to showcase the VSi vacuum and pressure switch with NFC (Near Field Communication). It supplies important process data to smartphones and tablets with speed and reliability. This enables predictive maintenance, for instance, preventing damage before it leads to high-cost repairs.
Schmalz also offers complete vacuum gripping systems for efficient process automation in a multitude of sectors. One of the systems to be showcased at Modex in Atlanta is the SPZ-M layer gripping system, a rational palletizing and de-palletizing system for whole product layers. The system is especially effective for handling cardboard boxes and layers of glass and cans. A mechanical gripping support lets the system pick up unstable and porous product layers such as cardboard and drink packs securely.
The Schmalz exhibit will also include the JumboFlex Battery vacuum tube lifter, a manual handling solution for the ergonomic handling of starter batteries. It is typically used in the commissioning of batteries for system suppliers, the supply of materials in an exact sequence at OEMs and by distributors in the spare parts sector.
Schmalz vacuum clamping systems feature short set-up times and enable the efficient all-round machining of workpieces. A variety of clamping solutions for new CNC machining centers and retrofitting on existing machines are set to round off our appearance at the trade show.
About Schmalz
Schmalz is a global leader in the field of industrial automation as it pertains to vacuum automation, robotic palletizing vacuum grippers, material handling vacuum lift assist devices and CNC machine vacuum clamping.  The company is known for its innovative quality products, which give its customers decisive productivity improvements in their manufacturing processes, as well as its commitment to the environment and its employees.  The forward looking 105 year young privately held manufacturer has continually reinvented itself with each generation and has to its credit over 450 patents to date.
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Welcome to the Michigan Muskie Alliance

Michigan Muskie Alliance (MMA) was established in early 2001 by a group of conservation-minded Muskie fishermen. MMA has continued to grow and gain support from fishermen and non-fishermen alike. Since its inception, MMA has assisted the Michigan DNR with various projects and stocking initiatives. Our “Know the Difference” educational signs have been placed at fishing access sites throughout Michigan, and MMA continues to pursue our Preservation, Restoration and Education efforts in cooperation with the Michigan DNR. Through the support of fishermen like you, Michigan Muskie Alliance will continue its pursuit to improve and protect the Muskie fishery in Michigan.

MMA also provides social events for its membership, from outings on lakes throughout Michigan, to lure swaps, to monthly meetings and seminars, and an annual banquet. These events give members the opportunity to meet other anglers with similar interests – MUSKIES.

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Netflix to Give Indian Users Free Access

Under a promotional offer called “StreamFest”, Netflix’s free 48-hour trial will be available on December 4. This offer will only be available to Indian users.

Netflix is planning to give its Indian users access to its service for free for a weekend. This news comes courtesy a TechCrunch report that cites a top company executive and also mentions that the one-weekend free access is a part of Netflix’s plans to test expanding its reach in the country.

Netflix’s plans to expand its reach in the country comes soon after the company reported slow user growth for the quarter ending in September. The streaming giant also recently stopped offering its first-month-free complimentary access to new users in the US.

However, Netflix still has plans to keep experimenting with “new ways to lure” potential customers in many parts of the world, said Greg Peters, COO and Chief Product Officer at Netflix on the earnings call, as per the TechCrunch report.

And one of those new ways of luring customers seems to be giving away free access to Netflix for a weekend in different markets, Peters said.

Netflix has picked India, where it competes with Disney+Hotstar, Amazon Prime Video and “technically three-dozen additional services”, as the first market to test this idea. Peters says that they will “see how that goes” from here.

Peters said that Netflix plans to give everyone in a country free access to Netflix for a weekend as it would be a great way to “expose a bunch of new people to the amazing stories that we have, the service and how it works…and hopefully get a bunch of those folks to sign up”.

Netflix, however, has not mentioned when they are planning to roll out the new test.

So, if you already subscribe to Netflix, you probably won’t get this free weekend, this is for all those people who don’t have an account yet.

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Home > Blog > 5/18/14 - Welcome to the Migraine Proof Blog!

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Welcome to the Migraine Proof Blog. The Migraine Proof Blog was created as a resource for all migraine and headache sufferers.

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Migraine Proof was formulated by world renowned Pediatric Cardiologist Dr. John Clark, MD and Pediatric Open Heart Surgical Nurse Lynn Urbanic. They had both been migraine sufferers their entire lives.

Migraine Proof was developed after Dr. Clark and Lynn discovered supplements that helped improve their overall migraine health. Within weeks of starting these supplements, both had astounding results. Dr. Clark’s migraines went from 2-3 per week to only a handful in a year. Lynn rarely gets a migraine and previously had them 2-3 times a month as well as daily rebound headaches.

John and Lynn suggested the Migraine Proof formula to their friends and family suffering from migraines. Their response was astounding. Migraine Proof was working and soon they were getting requests for the Migraine Proof formula from people they’d never met before. Migraine Proof was helping many people and John and Lynn both decided that it needed to be accessible and simple for everyone. Some of the supplements were difficult to find and there were multiple supplements to take. They set out to put the Migraine Proof formula into one simple capsule.

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Study: Most mercury in Lake Superior comes from atmosphere

 on Jan 13, 2016

A new study by the U.S. Geological Survey confirms that most of the mercury in Lake Superior is coming from airborne deposition, mercury that floated around in the atmosphere before falling into the lake in rain and snow.

The study results, released Wednesday by Wisconsin Sea Grant, show that the more remote Great Lakes — Superior and Huron — get most of their mercury from the atmosphere while the lower lakes in more developed areas — Erie and Ontario — get most of their mercury from point sources such as industry or runoff from on shore.

Lake Michigan’s mercury comes about half from each source, runoff and air, the research concluded.

The study used a new kind of “chemical fingerprinting,’’ comparing isotopes to determine the source of the mercury. And researchers involved say it shows that, for Lake Superior, continued emphasis needs to be placed on reducing mercury that is going into the air and later falling into the water.

Researchers collected sediment samples from 58 locations across the Great Lakes for the project, analyzing them for stable isotopes of mercury and used those chemical “fingerprints” to determine sources. They compared the mercury signatures in the lakes against those previously found in lake trout and burbot (eelpout) from the same lakes.

The mercury in the fish in Huron and Superior more closely resembled mercury from the atmosphere rather than mercury from lake sediment.

“It tells us that you can’t just solve the legacy mercury issues, but we have to shut off the mercury that’s going into the atmosphere if we are going to reduce mercury in Lake Superior and Lake Huron,” Dave Krabbenhoft, a Wisconsin-based mercury researcher for the USGS who took part in the study, told the News Tribune. “I think what really surprised us was how different it (the source of most mercury) was from one end of the Great Lakes to the other.”

James Hurley, Wisconsin Sea Grant director and part of the research team, said “determining where mercury comes from is important because it helps us figure out the best way’’ to stop it from going into the environment.

While the study used new methods, the results bolster what others have found in past years — that even lakes in remote areas like northern Minnesota can contain high levels of mercury that falls from the sky. That mercury can be transformed into a toxic state, called methylation, in plants and then moves up the food chain, contaminating fish and animals that eat fish, including people.

Mercury is a potent, bioaccumulating neurotoxin that can cause developmental and neurological problems, even death in high doses. It is especially dangerous for fetuses and young children.

Some mercury that goes into the atmosphere occurs naturally, such as from volcanoes. But much of it comes from burning coal and other industrial processing, such as making taconite iron ore pellets. Mercury that falls into Lake Superior is likely coming from as far away as China and as close as Minnesota.

Minnesota officials for years have been working to remove mercury from land-based sources such as batteries, switches, thermostats and dental fillings. The state also has moved to reduce coal-burning power plant contributions and is helping to develop new ways to reduce mercury from taconite processing.

Still, many Northland lakes and rivers hold fish that are unsafe for some people to eat because of high mercury levels. A recent study found that nearly 1 in 10 newborn children in the Lake Superior region has levels of mercury in their blood considered unsafe by federal guidelines.

President Obama also has proposed power plant guidelines that will result in less mercury going into the atmosphere, and a recent global treaty sets limits for all nations to reduce mercury levels.

Global mercury emissions declining

A related study released Wednesday shows some good news on the mercury front, finding efforts to cut mercury emissions in North America and Europe have more than offset increases in Asia and other parts of the globe.

Between 1990 and 2010, global mercury emissions from manmade sources declined 30 percent, according to the joint effort by Harvard University, Peking University, the U.S. Geological Survey, the Max Planck Institute for Chemistry and the University of Alberta.

The reduction in atmospheric mercury was most pronounced over North America and Europe, where several factors helped, including phasing mercury out of commercial products, controls on coal-burning power plants and a move to more natural gas to generate electricity. Researchers also noted that efforts to combat acid rain pollution, requiring pollution control devices to scrub nitrous oxide and sulfur dioxide out of smokestacks, had the unintended benefit of also capturing mercury.

Reductions in U.S., Canadian and European mercury emissions have helped reduce the overall atmospheric load during the past 30 years even as more mercury was coming from Asia.

The data “shows that local and regional efforts to reduce mercury emissions matter significantly. This is great news for focused efforts on reducing exposure of fish, wildlife and humans to toxic mercury.”

The findings are important for government officials and regulators who may be debating additional mercury restrictions because it shows their regional efforts can make a “tangible’’ effect on global mercury totals, said Vincent St. Louis of the University of Alberta, a co-author of the study with Krabbenhoft and others.

The study entitled “Observed decrease in atmospheric mercury explained by global decline in anthropogenic emissions” was published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

Krabbenhoft also is involved in new studies that will help fingerprint exactly where mercury isotopes are coming from — local, regional or global sources — and another study in Wisconsin and Minnesota that will determine if mercury in St. Louis River and Fox River fish is coming from old mercury in the sediment or new mercury in the atmosphere.

“Federal employees are taxpayers, too. And we really want to know if paying hundreds of millions of dollars to dredge up mercury (in the sediment) is really going to do any good when the mercury getting into the food web may actually be coming from the atmosphere,’’ Krabbenhoft said.

The Madison-based scientist also is starting a project to determine where Lake Superior region mothers and their babies are picking up those high mercury levels. It’s likely from eating high-mercury fish, experts say, but it’s not clear if that means Lake Superior fish, inland lake fish or ocean fish from the supermarket.

More gold ‘grains’ found near Soudan

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reports finding more grains of gold on the surface of forested land southeast of Soudan.

The latest findings bolster the DNR Minerals Division’s last report in July that surprisingly high numbers of gold grains were being found.

Gold on the surface, even when it’s just tiny grains often missed by the untrained human eye, often is an indicator of gold underground, geologists note.

“This new data set strongly points towards the presence of gold within the focus area’s underlying bedrock,” the DNR said Friday in reporting the most recent findings. “The new samples confirm previously reported results of three samples that had high gold grain counts and create a new cluster of 18 samples that have high gold content.”

The DNR is hoping a private company will use the survey results and lease mineral rights on some of the land in the area to start boring holes to see if and where the mother lode exists.

As reported in the News Tribune in July, the state has been looking in areas with state or county land where the state controls the mineral rights, with the latest cluster just south of the Eagles Nest lakes.

This is the latest data release for a DNR geological investigation that began in July 2012, within a 200-square-mile area of historical gold and base metal exploration that lies between Cook and Tower. That hardscrabble area of what geologists call “Archean granite-greenstone terrane” is covered by relatively thin layers of glacial till and sediment.

Gold from underground can rise to the surface in those conditions. The key is what shape the gold is in. Rough grains indicate it originated from a nearby underground source while smooth, well-worn grains can point to the gold being moved by glaciers, meaning the deposit could be far away.

So far, they’ve been finding the rough stuff. DNR officials made sure to include some cautionary fine print in their report so folks don’t get gold fever too soon.

“While the identification of gold grains in glacial sediment samples may bolster the assessed mineral potential of an area, it is not a determinable test for bedrock mineralization,” the agency’s geologists noted. “This type of geological investigation should be considered only the first step in determining whether there are bedrock gold deposits.”

The method used to find the gold grains and home in on hot spots in Minnesota is the same one used at the New Gold gold mine just 40 miles northwest of International Falls near Emo, Ontario. The mine, now under construction, expects production of about 325,000 ounces of gold and 480,000 ounces of silver annually starting in 2017.

It’s been known for more than a century that gold existed in northern Minnesota rock, and several false gold rushes occurred, including in the Lake Vermilion area. But there never was enough gold documented close enough to the surface to make it worthwhile to mine.

Unprecedented test drilling in recent decades to search for copper, nickel and other minerals has revealed gold across the region — enough so that proposed copper mines are counting gold they expect to recover as part of their business plan.

Minnesota-based Vermilion Gold appears to be the only company actively searching specifically for gold in the state. The company currently is drilling test holes to pinpoint gold deposits just outside Virginia.

Gold was trading at about $1,100 per ounce Monday, below the sky-high $1,800 range of a few years ago but still far above the historical average.


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5 things you may want to know about French village schools

We really had no idea what to expect when we arrived at the school gates for the first time in France. Our children couldn’t even count to 10 in French (we weren’t much better) and so it really was a baptism by fire for all of us. But 3 years on, the children have settled in well, have made some really good friends and speak pretty good French.

  1. Pretty much none of the teachers speak English. A bit of a surprise given that the French national curriculum has included English for many years now. One teacher spoke reasonable English, for the rest you may as well attempt to converse in Chinese. So it’s a good idea if you familiarise yourself with school related terminology (something I’d omitted to do myself) as well as of course, already arriving with a reasonable grasp of the language.
  2. School days are long but currently* only 4 days per week. School starts at 8.30am and finishes at 4.30pm for both the Primary School (Age 6-10), and the Ecole Maternelle (Age 2-6), with Wednesdays off. After-school care is usually available to working parents. There is a fair amount of homework to be done when you finally get your children home exhausted and tired. The dress code is very relaxed. My husband turned up to his first meeting with the principal in a suit and tie in 36 degree heat, to be met by the principal in shorts and flip-flops (to much amusement in the playground). Here, whatever’s comfortable goes, although French kids tend to dress like they’re on a polar expedition in the cooler seasons and consider my children cold-resistant oddballs.
  3. The school canteen will provide your children with very good “adventurous” food and this is great news, but only if you have a good eater. Ratatouille, moules, bloody steaks and veal escalope are all regulars on the menu, usually preceded by a salad and followed by a cheese course. Not eating at least a minimum of each course is frowned upon. In some towns non-working mums are expected not to use the canteen services and to pick their kids up for the lunch interval. Luckily for me this isn’t the case in Cotignac, as I would never cook up a remotely equivalent three-course menu at home.
  4. The teachers and other staff don’t mince their words. Unlike many other countries where any physical contact with children is minimal and teachers have been taught to (nearly) always be encouraging, here your kid may well get handled and yelled at…a lot. Teachers are “always right” and parents largely accept the status quo. Kids who misbehave get punished and sometimes humiliated in front of the others. Schools are short staffed and they do what’s needed to function. If you have a very sensitive child (as our middle child) this may lead to some anxious moments.
  5. The school curriculum is academic and focused on the essentials, concentrating largely on Maths and French. We found our children have progressed well in their core subjects, but we are missing some of the more interesting aspects of our former school life. Parents are expected to arrange extra sporting, musical and creative activities on the free Wednesdays to compensate. All in all we are grateful to have found a school that functions so efficiently and has prepared them well for entry into secondary school.

Oh and one last thing – your kids won’t speak totally fluent French after 6 months and not even after 1 year. They will eventually, but we’re still working on our French 3 years down the line. Still, the best thing for us is to hear them nattering on to their friends in a language they didn’t even know the basics of 4 years ago and you can’t put a price on that!

*Legislation is being passed to shorten the day to a more UK style 8.30-3.30, with a half -day of school on Wednesdays.


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UK flu vaccination supply protected with new restrictions on exports

The government has today announced restrictions on the export of supplies of flu vaccines to protect supplies for UK patients, following a global spike in demand.

The restrictions, which will apply to the flu vaccines being used in the UK this winter, will stop the exporting of medicines placed on the market to be used in the UK, which could cause future supply issues. There is sufficient national supply of flu vaccine, with deliveries to providers continuing over the coming months.

The Department of Health and Social Care has taken this action in response to high demand for the flu vaccine from other countries to mitigate against the risk of these products being exported.

Secretary of State of Health and Social Care, Matt Hancock said:

We will always act to ensure that the medicines and vaccines destined for UK patients are protected and get to those who need them.

This action will protect our supply of flu vaccinations, as part of our plans to give 30 million the flu vaccine ahead of this unprecedented winter.

The NHS flu vaccination programme is well underway and it’s vital that if you are eligible for a free NHS flu vaccine you get one from your GP or pharmacy.

Alongside the flu vaccines, further updates have been made to the existing list of medicines restricted for export and hoarding, including the removal of some products.

Companies that export a medicine that is on the export restrictions list may face regulatory action from the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).

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Manchester United reportedly have Mario Mandzukic and Callum Wilson high on their January transfer wishlist.

The Red Devils have found goals hard to come by so far this season and are looking for reinforcements after losing Romelu Lukaku and Alexis Sanchez this summer.

According to Sky Sports News, Mandzukic and Wilson are amongst the names on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's shortlist and continuing to be monitored.

They have also continued to be linked with Lyon striker Moussa Dembele as United look to strengthen when the window repoens.

Mandzukic, 33, was heavily linked with an Old Trafford switch late in the summer transfer window, with Sky in Italy suggesting he turned down moves to United, Paris Saint-Germain and a club in Qatar.

Man Utd could launch a fresh effort to sign Mario Mandzukic in January

But the Croatian ace is still yet to play a Serie A game under new Juventus boss Maurizio Sarri and United are hopeful he will be convinced to make the move when he becomes available again.

Wilson, meanwhile, has scored five goals already for Bournemouth this Premier League season.

The 27-year-old could be costly as he still has three years left on his deal with the Cherries.

Callum Wilson is on United's radar after his fine form for Bournemouth

But he fits in with their current policy of aiming to recruit top British talent having signed Daniel James and Aaron Wan-Bissaka this summer.

The pair both hit the ground running and have been among the brightest sparks at United during a lacklustre start to the season.

Newcastle midfielder Sean Longstaff has also continued to be tipped to move to Old Trafford with Ed Woodward hoping the Magpies' current crisis could force them to lower their asking price for the youngster.

Lyon striker Moussa Dembele is also still being linked with the Red Devils

A new striker appears to be the priority, however, with Solskjaer recently saying: "You don't have to be a rocket scientist to know it's a forward we're going to try to recruit next time.

"We're looking for some creativity and goals, but they [potential signings] have to be the right one.

"There were strikers available [in the summer] but not the ones we wanted. We couldn't get the one we wanted."


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Neele Neele Ambar Singer Nitin Bali Passes Away

Pallavi Manoj , 10 Oct 2018

We’re are shocked and sad to learn that the famous 90s rendition singer Nitin Bali passed away yesterday in a tragic car accident. He had sustained severe head injuries in the accident and he had refused to be admitted into the hospital when he was first bought in. His condition, unfortunately, deteriorated later in the day and succumbed to his injuries.

According to police reports, the singer’s car a speed breaker at 12:30 AM on Tuesday on S.V Road in Borivali East, Mumbai. While pedestrians informed the police, he was rushed to Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Shatabdi Hospital. But the singer applied for discharged himself voluntarily after some first aid treatment. While the singer was arrested and taken to the police station for rash driving, his wife Roma Bali bailed him out. Later, while at home, he spewed blood and collapsed. He was rushed to Malad’s Raksha Multispeciality Hospital and passed away last evening.

Further investigations suggested that he may have been under the influence of alcohol while he was driving. Police reported that there were beer cans found in his car.

We wish his family and loved ones, our deepest condolences in such tough times.

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My Bunkroom for men is a great way to experience NYC, make friends and network with friendly like-minded guys. You can be a creative or a professional but you must be open to new experiences and comfortable sharing spaces as privacy is limited. Everyone here is working towards a goal and home life is meant to be a rejuvenating escape and in sharp contr...

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Brownstone Recording

A loving home provides a good base for anything people do, but at Brownstone Recording (, it’s been the perfect foundation for a personal studio designed to minimize overhead and maximize productivity. Founded in the heart of Harlem by professional drummer Warren Henry to satisfy his ever-growing passion for recording, the studio takes full advantage of its location in an architectural icon — a New York City brownstone residence — to provide a compact but serious tracking experience to an appreciative clientele.

One-half of Taqa Entertainment — a joint venture between Henry and producer Barry D., who operates a sister mixing facility in Valley Stream in Long Island ( — Brownstone Recording regularly hosts jazz, R&B, hip hop and gospel clients. “We had all this space down here, but I had to bypass all the plumbing and make the space look like a studio,” Henry says of the basement facility’s 1997 startup. “I was doing a lot of MIDI, but the requests were, ‘Can we record live instruments?’ In 2002, I finally got up the nerve to put a sledgehammer in the ceiling and do the whole demolition. I’ll never do something like that myself ever, ever again! It’s a lot of work and you need a crew.”

Working in the intimate live room or any other appropriate part of the house, Henry can record his beautiful custom drum kit, vocals and anything else just fine, connecting to his Pro Tools — equipped control room via a carefully selected group of AKG, Neumann and Shure mics. Mic pre’s and outboard gear are equally select, including Avalon and Focusrite pre’s, Apogee converters, dbx compressors and Lexicon reverbs.

“My philosophy has always been that if you’re limited with your resources, try to buy the best your money can afford,” he notes. “People will buy cheap stuff and wonder why they’re buying over and over again. When I got interested in the Avalon 747, for example, I called them and said point-blank, ‘What is it about your mic pre’s?’ I studied Class-A electronics and found that the design is ultra-quiet with a ton of headroom. Then I saw that a Focusrite is designed that way and got the TwinTrak Pro, which I use as my front end for vocals and stereo overheads for drums.

“Another thing that intrigued me was the quality of optical compression. If you drive analog compression to a limiting range, it has a tendency to breathe and swoosh and give you artifacts, but when you nail optical compression, it gives you a musical sound. My dbx 163s, on the other hand, are inexpensive units, but they sound good; plus, it’s not complicated circuitry. You can run a bass guitar through it nice and fat, and it gives vocals the touch of compression that you need.”

The brownstone’s solid construction — along with his squad of kids — gives Henry some built-in assets to play off of. “The plumbing [infrastructure] makes an unbelievable bass trap, and two corner traps provide outstanding bass imaging. I really don’t have a lot of problems with the neighbors because of the extra concrete that was poured into the floor, and when I opened the ceiling and saw 10×12-foot joists, I packed them with a ton of kids’ clothes I had, along with R13 sheets of Fiberglas.”

While Henry is no slouch at mixing, he’s more than happy to pass that task off to Barry D. once he’s captured the sounds. “Warren likes to record and I like to mix,” Barry D. explains. “I look at mixing as painting a picture. You want to make things red or blue. I say, ‘I’ve got the music, I know what it needs and I need to realize the picture I have in my head.’ It starts with a vision.”

While the Taqa partners are happy to be busy, after several years of growth in the tough New York scene, they have serious ambitions about the next level. “The nature of the business being that all the major recording facilities are going down, we would actually like to be a new up-and-coming Hit Factory,” says Barry D. “It’s a sad thing to see the studios close down. There’s so much history, and we want to be a part of the resurgence of the studios coming back. It’s a lofty goal, very much so.”

For Henry, achieving that means a relentless regimen of higher and higher learning. “As you educate yourself on various levels, you’re able to make more informed and intelligent decisions as a professional,” he concludes. “I’ve never been afraid to go up to someone and ask them, ‘How did you get that vocal sound?’ Don’t be afraid to educate yourself and ask as many questions as you can. I’m just trying to better myself and turn out big sounds in a micro-circumstance.”

David Weiss is Mix’s New York editor.


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Yamaha Introduces DSR Series Active Loudspeakers

Yamaha DSR Series speakers

Yamaha’s new DSR active loudspeaker line includes the compact and lightweight full-range DSR112, DSR115 and DSR215, along with the DSR118W subwoofer, and promises class-leading power and digital sound processing, plus the all-new D-Contour multiband dynamic processing.

The DSR Series loudspeakers include Integral Digital Tuning, Intelligent Dynamic Control, Powerful Digital Drive and extensive DSP protection.

Integral Digital Tuning helps deliver clear, high definition sound quality via high-performance 48-bit digital signal processing and advanced acoustic technologies. Digital crossover networks use high-order FIR (Finite Impulse Response) filters for linear phase response, which provides better sound quality than analog crossovers.

Intelligent Dynamic Control enhances sound quality with the D-Contour multiband dynamic processor that monitors output levels and varies the amount of boost in each frequency band, promising an ideal balance of dynamic sound with consistent clarity at all volume levels.

The speakers’ 1,300-watt Class-D amplifiers are said to get the most out of the DSR’s lightweight cabinets. Yamaha also developed the PFC (Power Factor Correction) switching mode power supply that helps the entire system achieve its full performance potential. This design allows for convection cooling, eliminating the need for fans. DSR speakers also employ high-power DSP and 24-bit discrete A/D and D/A converters that deliver superior signal-to-noise ratio and dynamic range.

Also providing extensive DSP protection, the new series offers 3-way fail-safe functions for the power supply, amplifier circuits and drivers. In addition to the speaker line’s premium, custom-designed transducers, the exterior finish offers military-grade durability.

For more information, visit Yamaha’s DSR Series page.


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Auralex® Now Shipping Carl Tatz Signature Series™

— Since its introduction in 2012, the series has already been employed by such venues as Middle Tennessee State University Studios D and E control rooms, Grammy® winner Bob Bullock’s personal mix room in Nashville, Avid training center GO Media and 2012 TEC Award™-nominated MontAnna Mix Room —

Auralex® Acoustics, Inc., the world’s leading brand of acoustical treatments and currently celebrating its 35th anniversary, is now shipping products from its Carl Tatz Signature Series™, developed with Carl Tatz, the award-winning studio designer/acoustician and owner of Carl Tatz Design. Working closely with Carl Tatz, Auralex now offers audio professionals a turnkey acoustical treatment system that emulates the look and performance of Tatz’s custom-designed control rooms.

Tatz and Auralex’s R&D department co-developed the series, which is a collection of fabric-wrapped fiberglass acoustic panels hand-selected by Tatz. Designed for the high-end personal or commercial control room, the new series consists of six custom-built panels available in 32 color options and combines Tatz’s expertise with Auralex’s well-established manufacturing and distribution chains to bring this new line to the masses. Tatz, a Nashville, Tennessee-based acoustician and former recording studio owner who received a Grammy® nomination for his production of Jack Jones’ Tribute to Tony Bennett LP, is a renowned figure in the audio industry with extensive experience in studio design and acoustics.

The series has proven to be a hit since its introduction in 2012. Tatz recently helped design Multi-Platinum, Grammy Award–winning engineer/producer Bob Bullock’s new personal mix room in Nashville, featuring a Carl Tatz Design PhantomFocus™ System monitor tuning protocol, as well as Auralex Carl Tatz Signature Series acoustical treatment. The series has also recently been employed for the renovation of Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) Studios D and E control rooms, as well as GO Media in Olympia, Washington, Avid’s premiere Pacific Northwest Pro School Training Center and most recently, a 2012 TEC Award™ nomination for his studio design of the MontAnna Mix Room.

“We have been honored to work with Carl Tatz, one of the top studio designers in the industry, on this exciting Auralex offering,” says Eric Smith, founder and president of Auralex Acoustics. “This series is the perfect combination of Carl’s design experience with Auralex’s expertise and commitment to providing high-quality and innovative acoustical products. Now virtually any room can benefit from the same aesthetic and sound control enjoyed by top hit makers worldwide.”

“I am excited to have had the opportunity to partner with Auralex on this series of high-end acoustical products,” says Tatz. “When you think of acoustical treatment, you think of Auralex, and I am glad we are able to offer the market a turnkey solution that can improve any acoustic environment.”

These custom-built panels are available in 32 rich fabrics to complement any decor or to create a completely unique look. Auralex’s Carl Tatz Signature Series includes:

? CTD Attenuation Cloud™ – Consists of two or more 2’x4’x2” decorative, fabric-wrapped Class A absorptive fiberglass CTD ProPanels™ mounted together. The Cloud is specifically designed to be hung over the mix position for an improved soundstage and can be configured in 4’x4’, 4’x6’, 4’x8’ and 6’x8’ sizes depending upon room size and application.

? CTD Corner Trap™ – 2’x4’x2” CTD ProPanels™ with beveled edges and proprietary mounting hardware are used to bridge across the corners of the room to provide low-frequency control.

? CTD Acoustic Lens™ – Designed for side-wall applications, the 5’x4”x8” or 5’x2”x8” lens columns feature both absorptive and redirective facets that provide low- and mid-band frequency absorption, enhancing aural spatiality while controlling reflections to the right and left sides of the mix position.

? CTD Soffit Trap™ – 2”x4’x2’ CTD ProPanels™ with beveled edges and proprietary mounting hardware are used to bridge across the ceiling/wall corners of the room to provide low-frequency control, complementing the Acoustic Lens™ and achieving a harmonized aesthetic with the system’s panel design.

? CTD ProPanel™ – This 2’x4’x2” fabric-wrapped Class A absorptive fiberglass ProPanel™ is effective at controlling critical mid- and high-band frequencies, but with optional mounting methodology can also offer increased low-frequency control. Useful for both walls and ceilings.

? CTD Rear Wall ProPanel™ – This extra-thick 4’x2’x4” panel is installed on the rear wall
to improve low-frequency absorption throughout the room and to control front-to-back
axial mode anomalies that would otherwise degrade accuracy at the mix position.

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DPA Microphones Help Steve Gadd Deliver A Perfect Performance

A selection of DPA microphones were used to amplify the sound during the legendary drummer's recent concert in Hong Kong.

Legendary drummer Steve Gadd enthralled audiences in Hong Kong recently during his 70 Strong world tour. And key to achieving a great sound at the Hong Kong City Hall venue was the choice of DPA microphones, which were exclusively used to amplify the various instruments, especially Gadd’s all-important drum kit.

“As this was a very high profile event, concert promoter Mr Clarence Chang wanted the sound to be absolutely first class,” says Francis Lai, Market Development Manager at DPA’s APAC office. “He approached us for help with the microphone specification because he had used DPA mics for previous concerts, most notably for vocalist Ivan Rutherford and guitarist Robben Ford. On those occasions the microphones performed very well and therefore he felt confident in choosing DPA again.”

Lai, who was on site during the concert to assist the local sound engineer, specified a d:dicate™ 4011C cardioid compact microphone for the snare drum, a d:dicate™ 2011C twin diaphragm cardioid microphone for the kick drum and a d:vote™ 4099 Instrument Microphone for the toms. He also specified a pair of d:dicate™ 4018A super cardioid microphones as overheads to capture the general ambience of the performance. DPA d:dicate™ 2011C microphones were used to amplify the guitar amp and Leslie speaker on keyboards, while the trumpet was miked with a d:dicate™ 4011A and a d:vote™ 4099 Instrument Microphone.

Mr. Clarence Chang adds: “I am happy to be using DPA microphone for our 2015 Jazz World Live Series. The clarity of sound is so important in Jazz music, especially in concert situations. In the case of the Steve Gadd Band concert, DPA helped to reproduce the legendary drummer’s dynamic performance – from light brushes to hard driving clashes and snare, DPA ensured that every detail was heard.”

Steve Gadd’s concert is part of an ongoing tour to promote 70 Strong, an album released earlier this year to celebrate Gadd’s 70th birthday. Widely regarded as one of the greatest drummers of all time, Gadd’s groove can be heard on seminal tracks such as Paul Simon’s 50 Ways to Leave Your Lover, Steely Dan’s Aja and Rickie Lee Jones’ Chuck E’s In Love. In 1984 he was inducted into the Modern Drummer Hall of Fame and he has worked with a wide range of popular musicians including Eric Clapton, Joe Cocker, James Taylor and Chick Corea.

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At DPA Microphones we’re passionate about acoustic truth. That’s why every DPA microphone combines ingenious audio engineering with brilliant design and is crafted with more than 200 hands-on procedures at our own facilities in Denmark: to get as close as humanly possible to honest sound.

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