As the FBI and Idaho police search for a couple believed to be part of a doomsday cult, an attorney issued a statement on their behalf calling them “loving” and “devoted,” according to a report.
The Idaho attorney says he was in contact with Chad Daybell, 51, and Lori Vallow, 46, but has no information on the whereabouts or welfare of Vallow’s two missing children—Joshua Vallow, 7, and Tylee Ryan, 17, the East Idaho News reported late Monday.
“Chad Daybell was a loving husband and has the support of his children in this matter,” attorney Sean Bartholick of Rexburg, Idaho, said, according to the news outlet. “Lori Daybell is a devoted mother and resents assertions to the contrary. We look forward to addressing the allegations once they have moved beyond speculation and rumor.”
Reports have quoted members of Vallow’s extended family as saying that Vallow joined a “cult” with Daybell, a self-proclaimed Latter-day Saint author known for his religious books detailing the end of the world.
Many of his books deal with doomsday situations or near-death experiences, including his own, East Idaho News reported.
Daybell and Vallow were affiliated with Preparing with People, a group that says its mission is to “help prepare the people of this earth for the second coming of Jesus Christ,” the news outlet reported.
The pair's affiliation included participation in podcasts that have been removed from the group’s website, according to the news outlet.
“In light of current concerning media reports and ongoing criminal investigations regarding the recent death of Lori Vallow's previous husband in Arizona, and the sudden death of Chad Daybell's previous wife in Idaho, and with new reports of Lori's missing children and the death of Lori's brother-in-law, and the unknown whereabouts of Chad and Lori, we feel it inappropriate to promote any media content that may feature or contain references to either Chad Daybell or Lori Vallow,” a statement posted on the website says.
The group’s Michael James told the East Idaho News it was offensive to accuse Preparing with People of being a cult.
“I have no idea what Chad and Lori did in their spare time, but Preparing A People is not a cult,” James said. “It’s just (Latter Day Saints) people that go to conferences.”
Police are investigating the October death of Daybell’s 49-year-old wife Tammy Daybell as suspicious after classifying it as natural.
As they investigated her death, police in Rexburg discovered that Joshua, who is autistic, and Tylee had been missing since September.
They said Daybell and Vallow went on the run after refusing to cooperate in efforts to find the children.
They married a couple of weeks after Tammy Daybell died. Vallow's husband died in July in Chandler, Ariz., after Vallow's brother shot and killed him and then told police the shooting was self-defense. Alex Cox wasn't charged and died a couple of weeks ago, a death under investigation in Arizona, according to reports.


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Reiki massage refers to the merger of two alternative healing methods i.e. Reiki which translates to ‘Universal Life Force Energy’ and body massage which involves the kneading and rubbing of the different parts of the body for therapeutic purposes.
The Reiki massage therapy system was developed by a Japanese Buddhist Mikao Ususi.
An alternative and complementary healing method, reiki massages are also known as palm healing; as the reiki massage practitioners believe that healing energy is passed through the palms of the practitioner.
Reiki massage combines the healing forces of traditional massage techniques and reiki to heal a variety of health conditions. Reiki massages are normally performed by individuals trained in this unique healing method. Reiki masseurs learn the ways of transferring and using energy to improve the spiritual and physical well-being of an individual.
The energy centers of the body are divided into seven ‘chakras’ and the reiki practitioner normally places his hands along these seven energy centers of the body to transfer the healing energy.
The healing energy which is transferred in a reiki massage helps in pain management. Unlike normal massage techniques, in a reiki massage the masseur does not knead or rub the muscles and tissues of the body. Instead the hands are kept still and are used to send healing energy into the patient’s body via the seven chakras or energy centers.
As reiki massages does not involve touching the body directly, it can be performed even while the patient is fully clothed. It is advisable not to combine reiki with traditional massage techniques.
A reiki massage is more of a spiritual healing method and anybody can undergo this unique massage without feeling uncomfortable. The power of a reiki massage is such that it is even known to heal broken bones and extreme wounds.
A totally safe treatment method, reiki massage helps to heal a variety of health problem like menstrual cramps, insomnia; arthritis and back pain. They also help to re-align the negative energies of the body and treat psychological problems including depression and other mental health conditions. This massage also helps to alleviate physical strain and stress and many injury related problems.
People undergoing this massage often experience a feeling of warmth or a tingling sensation, or a sense of regaining balance or a feeling of complete relaxation.


Made in Japan, this magnificent Japanese ARITA "Maneki Neko" porcelain teapot, with removable stainless steel strainer. The white "Maneki Neko", lucky cat is beautifully crafted in Arita. Arita started producing ceramics in the early 17th century. The Arita ceramics is valued for it's art and everyday usefulness. The Maneki Neko is a symbol of luck and success.


A Canadian pastime and icon came together to revamp what some would say is Canada’s 2nd national anthem – the theme to Hockey Night in Canada. Hockey is far and away the most popular sport in Canada and all know it’s 40 year old theme song. When TSN garnered the rights to Hockey Night they decided to give the theme a shave and a haircut by bringing in The Professor, RUSH’s Neil Peart. He arranged a drum part that is distinctly Peart – percussive, heavy & composed all while remaining true to the original theme. That was just as important to Peart as anyone who grew up listening to that music before the game in Canada. The theme was recorded with large horn and rhythm sections at Ocean Way studios on Sunset Blvd in Hollywood last Monday. The NHL was kind enough to lend the actual Stanley Cup for the session. Talk about inspiration! SABIAN’s Chris Stankee and DW’s Garrison make up what Neil calls his West Coast Pit Crew who tech for Neil whenever Lorne Wheaton can’t make it. Chris says, "Lorne is out with Jimmy DeGrasso and Alice Cooper right now and couldn’t make it for this session. I wish he could have been here because he’s the biggest hockey fan I know". We got Neil squared away though and DW built this amazing kit with all of the hockey team logos hand painted on the shells. There is an unbelievable amount of hours and talent that went into building this kit and it sounded great! Banging it all out in one day we packed up the kit and moved it across town where they filmed a video intro for the theme with Neil pounding out the part about a dozen times for the cameras. He’s a trooper, they got the shot and the only hard part is waiting to see and hear the finished tune!
Read what Neil had to say about the experience at www.neilpeart.net/news/index.html
Neil sported the new brilliant finish Paragon cymbals for this. WHAT YOU SAY!?!?! Yes, there will soon be brilliant finish Paragon cymbals available everywhere with a smoother attack, glassier tone and BRILLIANT new look! "I’m most happy about the guys up at the SABIAN factory in Canada. They’ll get to see the product of their hard work getting played by one of their favorite drummers before their favorite thing to watch on TV every week!"For more info visit: http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=301709
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The Berlin-based e-tailer revealed on Thursday that a new logistics center will open in Nogarole Rocca, on the outskirts of Verona, in the Veneto region.
The company will invest around 150 million euros for the center, with construction works set to kick off in the spring. The U.K.-based real estate investment trust Vailog will develop the facility.
The hub will cover approximately 130,000 square feet and be able to offer as many as 1,000 new jobs, at full capacity. The hub is expected to open in the fall of 2019, when it will employ “a low three-digit number of workers,” revealed cautiously Jan Bartels, vice president of customer fulfillment and logistics at Zalando.
The executive pointed out that “Zalando’s significant growth in Italy and within other Southern European markets is due to the incessant improvement of the service we offer,” highlighting how the center will serve the Italian market and the Southern European region.
While being the first logistics hub that is part of Zalando’s main network built outside of Germany and Poland, the company runs other smaller warehouses, dedicated to local markets, including one in Stradella, which opened in 2015 in the Lombardy region, as well as near Stockholm in Sweden and Paris in France.
Most recently, Zalando also revealed its foray into a new product category, expanding from apparel, footwear and handbags. In 2018, the e-tailer will start selling a range of beauty products that could include cosmetics, skin care or fragrances, and spanning various price points. The category will be launched in Germany, with other markets to follow.


|Small, compact, and with a strong mid-range the AMBEO Mini delivers most of the sound quality we’ve come to expect from Sennheiser in a compact size.||Noticeably lacks any low-end punch, lack of up-firing drivers isn’t made up for with trick Dolby Atmos and AMBEO technology.||Even with a good mid-range and clarity, the AMBEO Mini is best suited to those who struggle for space because the competition is strong at this price.|
It’s been a while since I’ve plugged in a Sennheiser AMBEO soundbar and it seems that I’ve now tested both extreme ends of the spectrum. It’s been more than two years since the original 126.5cm long AMBEO behemoth dominated my TV cabinet, but these days I get more excited about big things that come in small packages. According to the brand, this is something the AMBEO Mini (AUD$1,299.95) knows all about, claiming to be “the world’s most immersive sound from one compact device.” Let’s test that theory out.
For one, it’s an extremely compact soundbar, measuring 70 x 10 x 6.5 cm in size, it closely compares to the Sonos Beam Gen 2 in size (65 x 10 x 6.9 cm) but provides sound quality that’s a closer match to the Sonos Arc which is a considerably larger device (114.3 x 11.7 x 8.6 cm) albeit similarly priced.
Sound-wise it utilises four high-end full-range drivers and dual four-inch subwoofers powered by 250 Watts of ultra-clean class D amplification. Software is important on such a small device the AMBEO Mini can scan the room with one-touch calibration for surround sound virtualisation with support for Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, MPEG-H codecs, and 360 Reality Audio formats.
You can plug your AMBEO Soundbar Mini into the TV with HDMI eARC for the highest quality audio or stream with Apple AirPlay, Bluetooth, and streaming services such as Spotify, TIDAL, Amazon, and Apple Music. Finally, the price sits right between the aforementioned Sonos soundbars at AUD$1,299.95. You can add up to four Sennheiser AMBEO Subs (AU$1,120) for more low-end.
The Sennheiser AMBEO Soundbar Mini is priced from AUD$1,299.95 which makes it the cheapest soundbar in the brand’s line-up. Here’s where it sits in comparison:
- Sennheiser AMBEO Soundbar Mini – AU$1,299.95
- Sennheiser AMBEO Soundbar Plus – AU$2,499.95 ($2,399.95 on sale)
- Sennheiser AMBEO Soundbar Max – AU$3,999.95 ($2,999.00 on sale)
Looking at the competition, the only real competitor is the more expensive Sonos Arc that’s priced from AU$1,499 or the cheaper Sonos Beam Gen 2 that’s priced from AU$799. The Sonos Arc is the only soundbar I’d recommend as an alternative to the Sennheiser AMBEO Mini, it’s more expensive, larger, and provides better overall sound quality. The upcoming Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar could be another alternative and I will update this review once I’ve had a chance to test the device.
The sound quality of the Sennheiser AMBEO Mini is good, but not great. It would be really impressive if a soundbar this size was able to compete with the similarly priced Sonos Arc, but unfortunately, it’s let down with a narrow soundstage that isn’t helped much by Dolby Atmos. Strong areas include the midrange and overall clarity that doesn’t get distorted when you turn the volume up.
In movies, voices are clear, but any drama is noticeably absent with little low-end punch. The same can be said for pop and rock music where the distinction between vocals and percussion instruments is admirable. However, once again, switching genres to funk, R&B, soul, or hip-hop and the bass guitar is barely visible.
Adding the AMBEO Sub does address a lot of my issues with the lack of low-end, but it comes at a considerable cost (AUD$1,119.95).
Features and Connectivity
The Sennheiser Control App is the best way to control the AMBEO Soundbar Mini. Here you can automatically calibrate the size of your room to create a surround sound virtualisation that places the sound all around you with true Dolby Atmos (Dolby True HD format) even without the aforementioned up-firing speakers. The soundbar also supports DTS:X, MPEG-H and Sony 360 Reality Audio immersive audio codecs.
I found the app particularly useful when you want to switch between included sound modes, including adaptive, music, movie, sports and news. There’s also support for night mode so you don’t annoy your neighbours, voice enhancement mode, and an on/off switch for the AMBEO sound setting – think of this as an enhanced version of Dolby Atmos, similar to Apple’s Spatial Audio.
Streaming is taken care of over Wi-Fi with support for casting across services such as Spotify, TIDAL, Amazon, and Apple Music. You’ll also find a Bluetooth connection and Apple AirPlay 2. If all else fails, jump back into the Sennheiser app and control all your audio from one central location.
Build Quality and Ports
The build quality of the Sennheiser AMBEO Soundbar Mini is above and beyond the more expensive options from Sonos. There’s attention to detail and thoughtful packaging packed into this high-quality Dolby Atmos soundbar that measures just 70 x 10 x 6.5 cm in size. I particularly like the skinny LED indicator light bar and touch buttons for volume, source input, and muting the four microphones.
Spin the soundbar around and you’ll find the following ports:
- 1x HDMI eARC
- 1x USB-A port
- 1x power input
Like the competition from Sonos, there’s no HDMI pass-through connection to speak of which means you’ll lose an HDMI eARC connection on your TV. Still, the overall design, size, and application of physical buttons make this a favourite of mine in terms of design.
Verdict on the Sennheiser AMBEO Soundbar Mini
With good sound quality, build, and an accompanying app that works to help you get the most out of the soundbar, Sennheiser has ticked all the boxes with the AMBEO Mini. However, it’s hard to look past the competition from Sonos and Bose. For a few hundred dollars more you can get your hands on the Sonos Arc, an award-winning soundbar that competes with units almost twice the price. That being said, it’s a much larger unit and if you’re looking for something compact the Sennheiser AMBEO Soundbar Mini is my top pick.
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Is the answer blowing in the wind?
Recently we had the opportunity to hear a presentation from a representative from a local group known as Clarington Wind Concerns. This group of residents is concerned about the proposed wind farms that are currently under consideration for the east Clarington area. There are two areas of study (that overlap each other in some areas) for two proposed wind farms, one that will contain fourteen wind turbines while the other will contain fifteen.
In the wake of the ongoing BP Oil disaster in the Gulf of Mexico, we are all crying out for an alternative energy source. The chilling real time video from CNN reminds us that this region will be suffering the effects of this ecological disaster for decades. So why then, is this group of people making so much fuss over wind energy?
Their concerns appear to be twofold - health and money. They present what they believe is evidence that there are health repercussions from living in close proximity to these wind farms. Most of these health concerns involve the effects of sleep deprivation (anxiety, listlessness, etc.) but they also have a very real concern about something called “ice throw”. Under the proposed guidelines, these windmills may be located within 500 metres from a building (in Europe they are relegated to 2 – 3 km) and the very real danger of ice forming on the blades and then being flung off during a melt is enough to give pause for thought that perhaps Europe has the right idea. The thought of these wind farms being located 500 metres from a school is frankly, alarming.
While much of the information being presented by the Clarington Wind Concerns organization focuses on the health effects of the wind turbines, you can’t help but wonder at how much of the opposition to this program is prompted by the concern that property owners may suffer a deterioration of their property values when these monstrosities are erected. Don’t think of quaint little wooden windmills of yesteryear that appear in those charming postcards from the Netherlands. The 2010 models are HUGE – some can soar as tall as 500’. The group presented evidence that property values in similar areas of the province have suffered significant losses and were understandably concerned for their hard earned equity.
Recently Clarington Municipal Council passed a resolution calling on the Province to impose a moratorium on the approval of any further developments until further study can be done to ensure that they will not pose a threat to human health or to the environment. Unfortunately, this is widely regarding as having as much effect as …well frankly…. the overwhelming opposition to the HST by the people of Ontario.
This situation is far from being resolved, but anyone considering a move to eastern Clarington, should definitely check out the location of the proposed study area to protect your health and your money!


|Publication number||US6273382 B1|
|Application number||US 09/409,254|
|Publication date||14 Aug 2001|
|Filing date||30 Sep 1999|
|Priority date||30 Sep 1999|
|Publication number||09409254, 409254, US 6273382 B1, US 6273382B1, US-B1-6273382, US6273382 B1, US6273382B1|
|Inventors||Gregory L. Pemberton|
|Original Assignee||Gregory L. Pemberton|
|Export Citation||BiBTeX, EndNote, RefMan|
|Patent Citations (28), Referenced by (62), Classifications (7), Legal Events (4)|
|External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, Espacenet|
The present invention relates to an ergonomic support device for a keyboard apparatus or the like.
Carpal tunnel syndrome is manifested by numbness, tingling and pain in hand and fingers of the user and may be caused by improper computer keyboard positioning relative to the posture of the user. Prevention of carpal tunnel syndrome has become important with the widespread use of personal computers in the office environment. With increased productivity due to increased typing speeds and elimination of non-productive hand movements previously required in using an electric typewriter, such as manual error corrections, carriage return, replacing paper, more forceful actuation of the keys, etc., the incidence of carpal tunnel syndrome appears to have increased.
It has been found that proper orientation of the keyboard relative to the user's forearms, wrist and fingers may mitigate the occurrence of carpal tunnel syndrome.
Adjustable keyboard support devices are well known in the art. For example, U.S. Pat. No. 5,273,250, issued to Pemberton et al., discloses a keyboard support apparatus that allows the inclination of the keyboard to be adjusted downwardly relative to the user. However, the apparatus does not allow for vertical adjustment of the keyboard other than what is afforded by the tilt adjustment.
It is an object of the present invention to provide an adjustable keyboard support device where the height and the tilt of the keyboard can be adjusted independently of the other adjustment.
It is another object of the present invention to provide an adjustable keyboard support device where the keyboard can be tilted downwardly away from the user for a more natural and comfortable positioning of the user's fingers, wrist and forearms.
It is still another object of the present invention to provide an adjustable keyboard support device that keeps the vertical position of the device constant while adjustment to the tilt is made, thereby minimizing adjustment iterations between the vertical and the tilt adjustments.
It is an object of the present invention to provide an adjustable keyboard support device that can be stored out of the way underneath a desktop when not in use.
It is another object of the present invention to provide an adjustable keyboard support device that can be relatively easily retrofitted to an existing desk or workstation.
It is still another object of the present invention to provide an adjustable keyboard support device that minimizes the flexing of the user's wrist, thereby minimizing the onset of carpal tunnel syndrome.
It is an object of the present invention to provide an adjustable keyboard support device that provides the user support for the whole arm during pauses and keying operation.
In summary, the present invention provides a keyboard support device comprising a structure for being slidably secured to an underside of a desktop. The structure includes first and second side members. First and second tray support side members are vertically adjustably secured to respective structure first and second side members, the tray support side members being positionable between a lowest position to a highest position. A keyboard support is secured to the first and second tray support members. The keyboard support includes a front portion pivotably secured to the tray support members such that the keyboard support can be tilted to a downwardly sloping position away from a user while the vertical position of the front portion remains substantially the same.
FIG. 1 is perspective view of an adjustable keyboard support device made in accordance with the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a side elevational view of FIG. 1, showing the device secured to an underside of a worksurface and showing the vertical adjustability of the device.
FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 3—3 of FIG. 2.
FIGS. 4A and 4B are enlarged detail views of a lock to keep the device in place when in use.
FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 5—5 of FIG. 2.
A keyboard support device R made in accordance with the present invention is disclosed in FIG. 1. The device R includes a stationary frame 2 for being secured to a support structure, such as the underside of a desk 4, as best shown in FIG. 2. The frame 2 includes a pair of tracks 6 for receiving therein a plurality of rollers 8, as best shown in FIGS. 2 and 3. The frame 2 includes a mounting base 9 that advantageously keeps the tracks 6 aligned to each other for simplified installation. The frame 2 may be formed from a single sheet of metal or other suitable materials.
A front portion of the frame 2 includes an L-shaped section 10 that provides a stop to the forward motion of the rollers 8, as best shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B. A horizontal flange 12 forming part of the L-shaped section includes a pair of openings 14, each disposed at opposite ends. The openings 12 are used to keep the device from sliding along the tracks 8 when in use, as will be described herein.
Referring to FIGS. 2 and 3, a support structure 16 is supported by the rollers 8. The structure 16 includes opposing side members 18, each including a vertical sidewall 20 connected to a horizontal wall 22, which is in turn connected to a vertically extending wall 24. The rollers 8 are pivotally secured to respective vertical walls 24 such that the support structure 16 can freely slide horizontally along the tracks 6. A member 26 interconnects the two sides members 18, as best shown in FIG. 1. Each side wall 20 includes a pair of parallel inclined slots 28, which are aligned with respective slots in the opposite sidewall 20. The support structure 16 may be made from sheet metal, molded plastic or other suitable materials.
Vertically adjustable frame 30 is secured to the support structure 16. The frame 30 includes a pair of sidewalls 32 connected to each other with a member 34. Each sidewall 32 includes a pin 36 and a threaded rod 38, both extending outwardly from respective sidewall and received within respective slots 28, as best shown in FIGS. 1 and 5. An internally threaded knob 40 cooperates with the respective threaded rod 38 to provide clamping pressure to lock the frame 30 at any desired location along the length of the slots 28, between a most vertical position and a least vertical position, shown in solid and phantom lines, respectively, in FIG. 2. The frame 30 may be made of sheet metal, molded plastic or other suitable materials.
A tray 42 configured to receive and support a computer keyboard (not shown) is secured between the two sidewalls 32, as best shown in FIGS. 1 and 3. The tray 42 includes a platform 44, a rear sidewall 46 and end walls 48. The tray 42 may be made of sheet metal, molded plastic or other suitable materials. An auxiliary support 50 is disposed along the rear end of the tray 42 to provide support to the user's wrists and forearms. The auxiliary support 50 is preferably made of resilient material, such as rubber, foam or other suitable materials.
The tray 42 is secured to the frame 30 by means of pivots 52, one on each side of the sidewalls 32. A threaded rod extends outwardly from each end wall 48 and is received within respective arcuate slots 54 in the respective sidewall 32, similar to that shown in FIG. 5. Each slot 52 has the same radius about the each pivot 52 to allow the tray 42 to tilt about the pivots 52. Internally threaded knobs 56 provide clamping action to lock the tray 42 at any desired angular tilt bounded by the end limits of the arcuate slots 54. The tray 42 can be positioned substantially horizontally when the threaded rods are located at the top ends 58 of the arcuate slots 54, as best shown in FIG. 2, or at its maximum tilt when the threaded rods are at the bottom end 60 of the arcuate slots 54, or any position in between. The tray 42 may be made from sheet metal, molded plastic or other suitable materials.
A spring 62 secured between the member 26 and 34 provides sufficient counterbalance to the weight of the frame 30, the tray 42 and the keyboard (not shown) so that when the knobs 40 are loosened to adjust the support 30 vertically, the support 30 would not suddenly drop down in case it was previously positioned at its upper location and that the user would not have to support the entire weight of the structure.
In operation, the knobs 40 are loosened when it is desired to change the vertical position of the keyboard. When the proper height is attained with reference to the rear portion of the tray 42, the knobs 40 are then tightened to lock in place the frame 30. To adjust the tilt of the keyboard, the knobs 56 are loosened and the tray 42 is pivoted about the pivots 52 until the desired tilt is obtained. The knobs 52 are then tightened to lock in place the tray 42 at the desired tilt. It will be apparent that during adjustment, once the vertical height of the auxiliary support 50 is fixed by the user, no further vertical adjustment will be necessary after the tilt of the tray 42 has been adjusted. The independent vertical and tilt adjustments advantageously avoid the inconvenience of a prior art device which uses combined vertical and tilt adjustments, wherein adjusting the vertical or tilt position would automatically change the other position, whether or not desired by the user, requiring further adjustments to be made.
Referring to FIGS. 4A and 4B, each wall 24 has a triangular corner 64 adapted to be received within the respective opening 14 to lock the support structure 16 relative to the tracks 6 and prevent it from rolling horizontally during use. The support structure 16 is slightly lifted upwardly at the end of its rearward travel toward the user to place the triangular portion 64 into the respective opening 14, as best shown in FIG. 4B. To stow the carriage below the desktop, the carriage is merely pushed forward, causing the sloping edge 66 of the triangular portion to lift the triangular portions 64 and, therefore, the carriage from the openings 14.
The threaded rod 38 and the corresponding pin 36 define an imaginary line between them that is inclined upwardly towards the user, affording a greater distance between them than the separation of the slots would allow. This feature advantageously provides resistance against rotation during use and adjustment. Since the frame 30 is cantilevered from the support structure 16, there is rotational tendency about the support structure 16 whenever weight, such as the user's forearms, is imposed on the frame 30. By being inclined upwardly toward the user, the weight of the structure and any other force imposed on it during use will generate frictional forces between the pin and the front wall (toward the user) of the respective slot 28, thereby helping to hold the frame 30 in place.
While this invention has been described as having preferred design, it is understood that it is capable of further modification, uses and/or adaptations following in general the principle of the invention and including such departures from the present disclosure as come within known or customary practice in the art to which the invention pertains, and as may be applied to the essential features set forth, and fall within the scope of the invention or the limits of the appended claims.
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Slot machines, often referred to as “one-armed bandits” due to their iconic lever, dipo4d have come a long way since their inception in the late 19th century. These gambling devices have seen numerous transformations, from mechanical marvels to digital delights. In this article, we’ll take a captivating journey through the history and evolution of slot machines.
The Mechanical Marvels: The story of slot machines begins in the late 1800s with the creation of the first mechanical slot machine by Charles Fey. This early invention, known as the Liberty Bell, featured three spinning reels adorned with symbols like horseshoes and liberty bells. Players pulled the lever to set the reels in motion, hoping for a winning combination. These machines, despite their simplicity, became immensely popular and laid the foundation for the future of slots.
Electrifying Advancements: In the 1960s, slot machines underwent a significant transformation with the introduction of electrical components. These advancements allowed for more intricate gameplay and the introduction of new features like flashing lights and sound effects. Electromechanical machines, such as Bally’s Money Honey, paved the way for the modern slots we know today.
The Digital Revolution: The real revolution in the world of slot machines came in the late 20th century with the advent of microprocessors and computer technology. Video slots, which replaced physical reels with virtual ones displayed on screens, burst onto the scene. This technological leap brought about a wealth of possibilities for game designers, allowing for elaborate bonus rounds, interactive features, and a wide array of themes.


By Dhriti Sharma | Tuesday, June 16, 2015 - 13:44
Dinesh Ghodke is a graduate from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) and has empowered thousands of people through various innovative initiatives in yoga and meditation. A gymnast and a soccer enthusiast, he is a unique blend of serenity and dynamism and is one of the youngest teachers in the Art of Living Foundation and is also the Director of the The Art of Living Youth.
By Salome Phelamei | Tuesday, June 2, 2015 - 14:40
On the occasion of World No Tobacco Day (WNTD), which falls on May 31, Dr K Vijay Kumar, MBBS, MD (Internal Medicine), Consultant Physician and Diabetologist, Multi-speciality hospitals, Bangalore, talked to Salome Phelamei of Zee Media Corp on why tobacco use is particularly bad for people with diabetes.
By Shruti Saxena | Monday, April 27, 2015 - 01:08
In what could be seen as a shocking reality, despite various health and awareness programmes, an estimated 21.8 million infants worldwide are still missing out on basic vaccines like diphtheria, hepatitis B, measles, mumps and tetanus, says the World Health Organisation (WHO). India is one of the countries where immunisation coverage is less than 80 percent.
By Salome Phelamei | Thursday, April 23, 2015 - 14:21
Dr Veena Aggarwal, Head, R&D and Technical Services, VLCC Health Care Ltd, talked to Salome Phelamei of Zee Media Corp, on how eating better, being more physically active can help a person avoid being overweight and to stay healthy.
By Dhriti Sharma | Friday, April 10, 2015 - 19:27
One of the oldest but less-spoken-about spiritual traditions of 'Sound Healing' holds in itself many petals of internal toning, meditation, healing of mind and soul.
Also known as 'Tibetan Sound Healing', this practice is meant to clear obstacles, cultivate positive thinking and uncover your inherent wisdom that has been perhaps dormant or settled in layers of the subconscious.
By Ritu Singh | Thursday, April 9, 2015 - 22:43
It is a known fact that good health is intrinsic to human happiness. You may own a sprawling home or expensive clothes, but if your body is not well, all possessions seem worthless. For a good life, the perfect mind-body synchronisation is a must.
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Electric radiators are plugged straight into the mains electrical supply, so they are easy to install and are ideal for homes without a gas supply. They are also perfect for installation in rooms which aren’t currently connected to a central heating system, as they don’t need any extra pipework.
Electric radiators have a reputation of inefficiency but this simply isn’t the case. An electric radiator will give you precise control over the temperature of the room you install it in. You can also turn on an electric radiator separately from the rest of your heating system. This means they can be less expensive to run and also makes them ideal for colder spots in your home such as a garage or conservatory.
Electric radiators are not only easy to install but are also easy to maintain. They won’t need to be bled like a central heating radiator and there’s no extra pipework to maintain.
Our electric horizontal & vertical radiators are available in an extensive range of sizes. Before picking out your radiator, take a look at our BTU calculator to ensure you get the right heat output for your home.
We also have an excellent choice of styles & finishes. From classic white to striking chrome, our huge selection will allow you to choose a radiator which perfectly complements your home. For a minimalist touch, take a look at our wall hung electric radiators or if you need more information, check out our electric radiators guide.
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Holding an election amid a deadly pandemic is a tricky thing. Health officials are recommending everyone stay home to protect themselves and each other, but the stakes of voting have never been higher, as everyone sees so clearly the vital importance of putting the right people in charge of public health. Wisconsin’s Democratic governor, Tony Evers, tried to solve that problem by extending the deadline for absentee ballots in the state’s primary election Tuesday so that more people could vote remotely. This seems like a no-brainer that the federal government should get behind, as well: ensuring that everyone can vote by mail at a time when showing up to polls risks public health. But Republicans in Wisconsin challenged that move. And on the eve of the state’s primary election, the U.S. Supreme Court brazenly sided with the GOP and shut down Evers’s solution to expand voting, overruling two lower court decisions.
In a 5-4 ruling, the high court’s conservative majority, including the recently-confirmed Brett Kavanaugh, essentially voted to force Wisconsinites to risk their health standing in long lines at the polls on Tuesday or not to vote at all. Hypocritically, the justices cast these votes remotely—and are canceling oral arguments in some of their other cases—to protect themselves from the coronavirus, while they are forcing Wisconsin’s voters to choose between risking their lives, and the safety of their communities, versus their right to participate in democracy. The move further exacerbates voter suppression, seven years after SCOTUS gutted the Voting Rights Act.
Predictably, the voting situation in Wisconsin Tuesday morning—particularly in the urban areas, where coronavirus tends to spread more rapidly—was a nightmare. Milkwaukee voters who decided to brave the pandemic stood in hours-long lines, as all but five of the city’s 180 polling locations for almost 600,000 residents were shut down because poll workers refused to go to work. Waukesha, a suburb of the city, had only one polling place open for its 70,000 residents. In Green Bay, only two of 31 polling locations were operating. Some more rural areas had drive-through voting options, and therefore less disruptions. This is exactly what Republicans wanted in a primary election with a crucial state supreme court seat on the ballot: to depress turnout in the urban areas, which tend to be more heavily Democratic. In other words, as Crooked Media podcaster Brian Beutler put it bluntly, “Republicans and their agents on the courts will kill people if it means a better shot at retaining power.”
The Supreme Court’s unsigned majority opinion argued that extending the deadline for absentee ballots by six days “fundamentally alters the nature of the election” and that there was insufficient evidence to suggest that voters on Tuesday “would be in a substantially different position from late-requesting voters in other Wisconsin elections.” None of the conservatives justices even wanted to claim responsibility for that decision by putting his name on it.
In a scathing dissent, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg—who, as an 87-year-old cancer survivor, understands better than anyone the risks of exposing oneself to the coronavirus—said the majority’s argument “boggles the mind.”


Heat & Power Case Study
MSAR® is commercially and operationally proven in both steam boilers and diesel engines. It can be supplied directly from candidate refineries and delivered to a power plant using conventional infrastructure designed for heavy fuel oil.
Over 60 million tonnes of oil-in-water (OIW) emulsion fuel, branded Orimulsion®, was manufactured from 8° API Orinoco bitumen in Venezuela, and was subsequently fired worldwide in base-load boilers of varying sizes (50MWth to 770MWe). MSAR® is an improved version of Orimulsion® and the latest generation OIW emulsion, with a key difference being the technology can now be deployed in oil refineries and is applicable to refinery residue streams, as well as extra-heavy crudes. Key members of the Quadrise team worked in the original Orimulsion® business.
In 2008, a commercial demonstration of MSAR® as boiler fuel was successfully completed. MSAR® was produced at ORLEN Lietuva’s 200,000 bpd refinery in Lithuania and combusted at the 1,800MWe Elektrenai power plant owned by Lietuvos Elektrinė (LE), a previous Orimulsion® customer.
The commercial demonstration involved:
- Manufacture of >22,000 tonnes of MSAR® at the refinery, from Urals crude-based visbreaker residues, confirming the economic benefits of producing MSAR® versus fuel oil.
- A 20 t/h MSAR® Manufacturing Unit, which operated on a continuous basis, using a plot of less than 250m2 was installed in under 6 months.
- MSAR® was exported to the power plant by rail (~300km), using the refinery HFO rail loading system alongside regular HFO (or “Mazut”) loadings.
Results of emulsified fuel test are excellent”… “The MSAR® commercial demonstration has confirmed to us that the technology offers a commercially viable alternative to fuel oil production, and has a suitable fit with future plans for our refinery.General Director – Orlen Lietuva Refinery
- At the powerplant the same discharge system used for HFO offloading was deployed for MSAR® (without the need for steam heating due to MSAR®’s low viscosity).
- MSAR® was fired on the 2 x 150MWe Unit 7. The boilers were opposed wall-fired, each with six burners, supplying 950 t/h of 240 bar steam (540°C reheat) to a single LMZ turbine.
- The trial confirmed 600MWe base-load power & Alstom APC operational viability.
- Successful trial results were independently verified by European Bank (EBRD) consultants.
MSAR® firing proved extremely successful, achieving flame stability at both low and high load operations. LE undertook a visual inspection partway through the firing programme and concluded that the levels of fouling were acceptable and within expectations. Overall, MSAR® fuel performance was deemed by LE to be similar to, or better than, Orimulsion®.
Use of QFI’s MSAR® emulsion fuel at our Elektrenai plant has demonstrated the fuel is comparable with Venezuelan Orimulsion® and is suitable for long-term operation in those of our units installed with our new air pollution control equipment.General Director – Lietuvos Elektrine
In conjunction with Wärtsilä, more than 10,000 test hours were accumulated using similar Orimulsion® fuel in V32 and V46 engines, prior to the commencement of commercial operation at the IFC (World Bank) financed 150MW Planta Arizona in Guatemala:
- Around 150,000 running hours were completed burning Orimulsion® in 10 x 18V46 engines.
- The plant was equipped with, and operated, ESP/FGD to meet World Bank Standards.
The plant is currently using HFO intermittently, due to the halt in lower-cost Orimulsion® supply (a political decision made by the Venezuelan government which had nothing to do with the effectiveness of the fuel).
MSAR® BOILER CASE STUDY
Example below using Mitsui Futures Prices for 2020 (as of February 2019)
Assumptions: 400MWe (Net) boiler, 75% engine load, 37.5% efficiency
|Conversion to MSAR® for a 400MWe boiler||$2.5m|
|Project margin share for boiler||$30m/y = $11/MWh|
|Payback time||1 month|
As shown in the table, MSAR® CAPEX would be paid back in a matter of weeks and the fuel savings could be used to subsidise the cost of FGD if required.
Pathway to achieving MSAR® savings:
As well as benefitting from a significantly lower cost fuel, power plants benefit from MSAR®’s numerous environmental benefits.
For 2-stroke diesel engine experience with MSAR® please see the marine case study.


After the Senate rejected four gun-control proposals Monday, Billboard took action by rounding up the only people who can make anything happen in this country: celebrities. The magazine responded practically overnight by getting nearly 150 musicians, actors, and music executives to sign an open letter to Congress.
The signatures are featured on the cover of this week’s issue, which serves as a direct appeal to Congress. “As leading artists and executives in the music industry,” the cover says, “we are adding our voices to the chorus of Americans demanding change.” Inside there’s a letter that calls on Congress to “do more” to prevent gun violence by requiring background checks for all gun sales and stopping suspected terrorists from legally purchasing guns.
Stop Gun Violence Now
Music always has been celebrated communally, on dancefloors and at concert halls. But this life-affirming ritual, like so many other daily experiences—going to school or church or work—now is threatened, because of the gun violence in this country.
The one thing that connects the recent tragedies in Orlando is that it is far too easy for dangerous people to get their hands on guns.
We call on Congress to do more to prevent the gun violence that kills more than 90 Americans every day and injures hundreds more, including:
Require a background check for every gun sale
Make it illegal for suspected terrorists to legally buy guns
Billboard and the undersigned implore you—the people who are elected to represent us—to close the deadly loopholes that put the lives of so many music fans, and all of us, at risk.
It then lists the name and signature of everyone involved, which is no small feat when you considered how quickly this was turned around. It includes mostly musicians, including Nick Jonas, Selena Gomez, Zayn Malik, Katy Perry, Demi Lovato, and a lot more. Check out the whole list below.


Baby acne affects the face: chin, cheeks, forehead, and neck. It typically develops at the same time a newborn reaches peak gas production and fussiness (colic may be starting at this point too).
Does baby acne hurt the baby?
Baby acne is typically harmless. It is not itchy or painful for your baby. It should quickly resolve on its own.
What causes baby acne to flare up?
In addition, since a baby’s skin is delicate, baby acne can be aggravated by milk, formula, or spit-up coming in contact with the skin. Rough fabrics or fabrics laundered in strong detergent can also irritate delicate skin and make baby acne look worse.
When is baby acne The worst?
It is believed that one of the baby acne causes is a mother’s lingering hormones combined with the baby’s own oils. That is why baby acne is worst during the first month of life. Baby acne usually lasts for about one month, but can linger up to three months.
How long does baby acne last for newborns?
When to see a doctor
Baby acne usually clears up within three to four months.
How do you soothe baby acne?
Lifestyle and home remedies
- Keep your baby’s face clean. Wash your baby’s face daily with warm water and mild baby soap.
- Dry your baby’s face gently. Simply pat your baby’s skin dry.
- Don’t pinch or scrub the acne. You may cause more irritation or an infection.
- Avoid using lotions or oils on your baby’s face.
How do you know when baby acne is healing?
It should clear up on its own eventually — usually, it will clear by 4 months of age. It also doesn’t cause permanent scars like teen acne can. Baby acne will usually last anywhere from a few days to a few months.
Can baby acne be caused by breast milk?
Baby Acne Theories
Hormonal exposure during breastfeeding. The mother’s hormones can be found in her breastmilk; therefore, they can cause breakouts. Abrasive soaps and washcloths may trigger baby acne. A newborn’s skin is quite sensitive and chemicals can cause many problems.
Why does my 1 month old baby have pimples?
Newborn acne or pimples can break out on the baby’s face, usually around 2 to 3 weeks old. The cause is unknown, but it seems to be linked to maternal hormones that pass from the placenta to the baby during pregnancy. The acne may worsen by 1 month old, but generally goes away without treatment.
Can I put breast milk on my baby’s acne?
Baby acne. Acne in newborns can be present right after birth or develop after a few weeks. Usually, these breakouts will clear on their own with time, but breast milk can help ease them and help with your baby’s sensitive skin. Soak a cotton ball in breast milk and softly pat it on your baby’s face.
Is Mustela good for baby acne?
To care for baby acne, use a gentle cleanser and a light lotion, like Mustela’s Hydra Bébé Facial Cream, which is designed specifically for baby’s skin. Between bath times or if you’re on the go, try Mustela’s No Rinse Cleansing Water to keep your baby’s face (and the rest of their body) clean, soft, and acne-free.
Is newborn acne itchy?
But you need to treat both conditions the same: with washing, watching and waiting. There are also a number of skin rashes and other skin conditions in newborn babies — which, unlike newborn acne, are often itchy and uncomfortable for your little one and tend to spread beyond the face.


My grandmother, who is this very humble lady, always bakes yogurt cake whenever there’s a special occasion. As extremely caring and organised as she is, she usually bakes a humungous batch of cake and freezes it, only to defrost it whenever people come to visit without warning. Funnily enough, I can’t recall how many times I’ve had slightly frozen yogurt cake in my life, which isn’t properly bad in a summer heatwave!
One of these days I was craving yogurt cake so I’ve found this vegan recipe on Vegweb. It’s perfectly soft and moist and so delicious with the fresh lemon and yogurt flavour. I did some tweaks by adding chia seeds, which turned out great. Because, you know, adding a superfood to a cake makes it slightly less sinful, right?
Plus, it is really easy to make. Here’s how…
What you’ll need
1/3 cup oil
1/4 cup non-dairy milk (I used Alpro Original Soya Milk)
1 cup vegan yogurt (I used Alpro Simply Plain Yogurt)
2 tablespoons lemon zest
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 cup sugar
2 cups flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 tablespoon black chia seeds
1. Preheat the oven to 180ºC (or 350º F) and grease a non-stick loaf pan.
2. Combine oil, soya milk, yogurt, lemon zest, vanilla extract, and sugar in one bowl. Put flour, soda, and baking powder in another bowl.
3. Add the liquid ingredients to the flour mixture and stir until just blended.
4. Bake for 35-40 minutes.
5. Let it cool for a couple of hours – so hard to resist!
You can serve it with yogurt or spread it with vegan butter. So delicious!
Hope you enjoy it,


Journal Entry: Mon Aug 3, 2015, 6:20 PM
Since I joined this website 4-1/2 years ago, it has become progressively uglier. I mean that literally, as in the graphic design of the site.
* The new Deviant Art logo they came out with last year is just baffling and unpleasant. You shouldn't have to read an essay to understand what the logo is supposed to represent. It should be obvious, not obscure and abstract.
* The member symbols for premium members were first made into ugly black stars ( last year ? ), and now they're suddenly replaced by even uglier red stars that look like bleeding scabs all over the monitor.
* And, oh, excuse me, there's no such thing as Premium Membership anymore. It's now called "Core Membership"... and it's exactly the same as the former 'premium' membership, except it has NEW, UGLIER STAR SYMBOLS that look like bleeding sores and jump off the page and assault your eyes, and it COSTS ALMOST TWICE AS MUCH as the former 'premium membership'. That's right. There is no premium membership anymore, it's been renamed 'Core', and the price has doubled. Instantly. Without any advance notice to anyone. This just all happened today.
THIS IS A COMPLETE INSULT
I became aware of this scandalous and baffling outrage when I went online just a bit ago and wondered what that obnoxious red and white circular emblem near my name was. My first thought was that it looked like a Canadian maple leaf symbol, and I wondered why they thought I was Canadian. Then I saw the effect of dozens of these red dots on the screen at once, like on my main page where we have lots of images... each image of course has my name under it, followed by a red zit. And I can't stop being disgusted by this lack of design harmony!!! Raising the price is one thing, but making the site uglier is even worse.
* While some people are harshly announcing that they will cancel their memberships and leave, I will not do this... so long as they keep the background that nice green color, which I love. The membership price is indeed almost double what it was just yesterday, but I will still pay it, because it's worth it to me to not have to see ads all over the place. I hate ads. ( That is not the only reason for having a membership - ad blockers can be used to similar effect - you also have more options for customizing your page, etc. )
Hopefully DeviantArt does away with this whole ill-advised CORE of idiocy, lowers the price again, and reverts back to the old star symbols. Not the hideous bright red ones that look like scarlet fever when strewn across the monitor, jumping out and clashing with everything else. Those are really aggravating me. This is an art website. Do you not think they could have found someone with an eye for pleasant color schemes to advise them?? Why make the member symbols a bright, garish red? What the hell. It's just ugly and I hate it!! They should be a dark green color. Fucking morons!!
I normally don't comment on such matters but I was really disgusted by it and had to say something.