Lethargic consciousness, characterized by sluggish mental activity that has been induced by fatigue, sleep deprivation, feelings of depression, or certain drugs.In this level of consciousness, one has the feeling that he or she is in control and has the ability to move at will from perceptual activity to conceptual thinking to idea formation to motor activity. ![]() Pragmatic consciousness, the everyday, waking conscious state, characterized by alertness, logic, and rationality, cause-and-effect thinking, goal-directedness.The reflective, or self-conscious, states of consciousness are: Rapid-eye-movement sleep, which is a normal part of the nighttime sleep cycle, and is characterized by the mental activity known as dreams.Non-rapid-eye-movement sleep, which is caused by a normal part of the sleep cycle at night or during daytime naps, and is characterized by a minimal amount of mental activity, which may sometimes be recalled upon awakening. ![]()
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![]() “It was during the worst snowstorm of the century. Out of touch with the times and sounding dated, The Pack found themselves stranded in Cape Cod, Massachusetts on the promise of a live residency booking that never existed. The 60s were coming to an end, and the loved-up hippy ethos was being replaced by a bitter atmosphere of anger, war, race riots and ever-harder drugs. ![]() While Knight moved to New York and built up a successful career in music production, The Pack proceeded to go down the tubes rapidly. The band rechristened themselves The Pack and voted in Farner as vocalist and guitarist. But a combination of weak follow-ups and internal conflict led to Knight’s dismissal. The band achieved minor chart success with their interpretation of the schmaltzy standard I Who Have Nothing. Mark Farner was then recruited, initially as a bass player, Knight being impressed by Farner because of his resemblance to Brian Jones of The Rolling Stones. Knight convinced the band they needed him as their lead singer and frontman to propel them to success, and The Jazz Masters were renamed Terry & The Pack. But I went to see them and lost the bet – I thought they were fantastic.” “I hated local bands worse than anything in the world. “A fellow disc jockey had bet me that if I went to see The Jazz Masters, I would like them,” Knight recalled. Playing covers to an audience who demanded all the latest hits, the band found themselves going around in ever-decreasing circles until one night DJ/blagger Terry Knight came across them, in unusual circumstances. The seeds of Grand Funk were sown in the early 60s with The Jazz Masters, an above-average bar band that featured Don Brewer, a drummer with a wild Afro hairdo. Grand Funk played R&B loud and with lashings of feedback, and the people of Flint – a close neighbour of Detroit – loved their local band with a vengeance. Flint was, and remains, violent, downtrodden and resolutely working class. In the mid-60s he managed to blag his way into a job as a DJ on a Michigan radio station by convincing his future employers he was a close friend of The Rolling Stones.Ĭonstantly reinventing himself, Knight was an old-school huckster in the style of Elvis Presley’s mentor, Colonel Tom Parker.ģ. Formerly known as Terence Knapp, Knight was a crass cabaret singer and master bullshitter. The band’s original manager/svengali, Terry Knight. At the start of the 70s the band took over the US chart with a succession of million-selling, classic rock albums: On Time, Grand Funk, Closer To Home, Live, Survival and E Pluribus Funk… which, for me, is where their story ends.Ģ. In their prime, Grand Funk were a bludgeoning riff machine that brought you such subtly titled gems as TNUC (read it backwards), Sin’s A Good Man’s Brother and Inside Looking Out. For the original Grand Funk Railroad, look no further than the above trio, and disregard the watered-down AOR outfit they developed into in later years. ![]() The band, of course: Mark Farner (guitar/vocals), Mel Schacher (bass) and Don Brewer (drums/vocals). ![]() Livescribe is inviting all Pulse smartpen owners to e-mail their feedback on the public beta release to: Version 1.0 of the Livescribe Desktop for Mac will be available in Q1 2009.Īll current and new users of the Pulse smartpen can use Pulse with Mac computers for free. 24, consumers can download the public beta software for free at The software makes it possible for Mac users to upload their notes and audio recordings, play them back, search for words, and easily browse through digital copies of their notes. Livescribe Desktop for Mac Public Beta: Just in time for Thanksgiving, the Pulse smartpen is now compatible with all Intel-based Mac computers with Leopard OS 10.5. It’s a useful solution for anyone tasked with gathering and organizing information — college students, professionals, or anyone who uses pen and paper.†“Forty-three percent of people we surveyed between the ages of 25-54 said they are looking for technology gifts that are ‘useful’ this holiday season. “Given the current state of the economy, people want gifts that solve real problems,†said Jim Marggraff, Livescribe’s founder, chairman and CEO. Livescribe also announced key new features for its Pulse smartpen, including handwriting to text transcription software and the ability for consumers to print dot paper notepads for free.įrom college students to business professionals, from medical workers to detectives, and from parents to attorneys, Livescribe’s Pulse smartpen is a simple, affordable and effective way to take notes and recordings, so they never miss a word they hear, write, or speak again. ![]() (announced today the public beta of its native Mac desktop application — Livescribe Desktop for Mac. Just in time for the holidays, Livescribe Inc. In addition to being Mac-compatible, LiveScribe also introduced new features, just for the Windows crowd, that allow users to print their own paper and interact with Vision Object’s MyScript. The official version will be releaed in Q1 2009. LiveScribe’s pen and software are now Mac compatible, and they are inviting Mac-users to paricipate in a public beta for free. Need help or want to discover more? Visit note-takers now rejoice. Share PDFs of your notes, pictures and pencasts through Mail, Messages, AirDrop, Evernote, OneNote, Dropbox, and more. Tag your notes in Feed view to create Collections that sort all your tagged content together. Save your pencasts as video and play them back anywhere, or use iMovie or any other video editor to easily create great lectures and presentations. Paper-to-vector path is an industry first!Ĭreate pencasts and add photos and typed memos directly in Livescribe+ to add more depth and context to your written notes. Import shared pages or snippets into Adobe Illustrator or any other vector drawing app, and work directly with your own hand-drawn artwork. ![]() (3) Pencast View allows you to play back audio recordings synced to your notes so you can hear what was said exactly when you were writing.Ĭonvert your handwritten notes into text to transform them into tasks, reminders, calendar events, new contacts and more. (2) Feed View organizes your notes into smaller, actionable snippets sorted in a timeline. Notes, sketches, diagrams and drawings created with your Livescribe 3 or Aegir smartpen show up instantly in Livescribe+.Īccess your notes in 3 different views to get more out of them: (1) Page View shows your notebooks and pages exactly as they were written. Your notes become more useful, more quickly when they’re organized, tagged, searchable, and converted to text. Livescribe+ pairs with your Livescribe 3 or Aegir smartpen to instantly sync everything you write on paper directly onto your iPhone or iPad. Note: Livescribe+ is designed to be used with the Aegir and Livescribe 3 smartpens from Livescribe. ![]() This preclinical study investigated the therapeutic effects of TCM herbal extracts in animal models of chronic excessive alcohol consumption-induced osteopenia. Chronic excessive alcohol use results in alcohol-induced bone diseases, including osteopenia and osteoporosis, which increases fracture risk, deficient bone repair, and osteonecrosis. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has been practiced in the treatment of bone diseases and alcoholism. 9Harvard Stem Cell Institute, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, United States.8Department of Neurosurgery, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, United States.7Department of Orthopaedics, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.6Department of Orthopaedics, Qilu Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, China.5Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Tongji Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, China.4Department of Spine Center, Zhongda Hospital, Southeast University Medical School, Nanjing, China.3Jing Brand Research Institute, Jing Brand Co., Ltd., Daye, China.2Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital, Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China.1Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Harvard University, Boston, MA, United States.One thing one yard to empower the food industry - Jiang Xinwu, Deputy General Manager of Shanghai Zhongshang Network Co.Dongyang Qian 1,2 †, Hui Zhou 3 †, Pan Fan 1,4, Tao Yu 1,5, Anish Patel 1, Morgan O’Brien 1, Zhe Wang 3, Shiguang Lu 3, Guoqiang Tong 3, Yimin Shan 3, Lei Wang 3, Yuan Gao 1,6, Yuan Xiong 1,7, Lily Zhang 1, Xin Wang 8, Yuancai Liu 3* and Shuanhu Zhou 1,9* Zhang Xiaofei, information planner of Jingpai Co., LTDĪI robot empowered Food Industry - Nong Zhixian, Sales Director, Beijing Jizhijia Technology Co., LTDġ4:50-15:15 Cloud solutions help build a smart food enterprise - Chen Xi, SAP China Solution Manager Shen - Il - Rockwell automation food and beverage industry technical support consultantĪpplication scenario of Food Industry + Internet - Cui Lin, Deputy Secretary General of China Food and Packaging Machinery Industry Association, Secretary General of China Food Industry Alliance Innovative Charging - Rockwell Automation leads the Smart Line factory Virtual debugging based on mechatronics conceptual design Jiang Xinwu, Deputy General Manager of Shanghai Zhongshang Network Co., LTD ![]() ![]() The food industry is empowered by one yard ![]() Nong Zhixian, director of Beijing Jizhijia Technology Co., LTDĬloud solutions help build smart food enterprises Organizer: China Food and Packaging Machinery Industry Associationįood industry + Internet application scenarioĬui Lin, deputy Secretary general of China Food and Packaging Machinery Industry AssociationĮxploration of the digital application of Jinpai in food industry Sponsor: China Food and Packaging Machinery Industry Association Location: On-Site Conference Room, Hall 7.1 (Booth No.7P01, nearby Gate 9) Venue: Opening Ceremony area, Hall 7.1, Hongqiao National Exhibition Center, Shanghai (Booth No. Seminar on Digital Application of Food Industry Seminar on digital Applications in food Industry To this end, China food and packaging machinery industry association is specific to the afternoon of J13:30 - ticket is 7.1 pavilion at the opening ceremony in Shanghai hongqiao state exhibition center area (booth # 7 p01, nearly 9) seminar for food industrial digital applications, digital applications, introduced the food industry to explore food industry informatization related information, please kindly to attend! The "2019 Shanghai International Food Processing and Packaging Machinery Exhibition", which will be launched from June 19-21 this summer, will combine the advantageous resources and innovation of the two traditional well-known exhibitions "FoodPack China" and "ProPak China" to form the strategic alliance of industry brand exhibition, and jointly create the summit event of China's processing and packaging industry! ![]() The ideal situation! I started off by downloading the latest OEL ISO images (version 7.2 as of this writing) from Oracle. I was literally starting off with a brand new desktop, nothing installed. I'm a developer not an administrator, however having better Linux skills is helpful for troubleshooting among other things. To expand my knowledge of administering a Linux system.Yes there are ways to get this working on Linux but I don't need even small incompatibility hassles - everyone else at the workplace makes heavy use Outlook and Word. Will keep the Windows desktop to the side with a second monitor, which will be the main machine for Outook and Microsoft Office tools.Be able to connect to shared drives on the Corporate Windows network.Have a fully functioning environment for JDeveloper and SQLDeveloper at the least.Ability to print stuff, however infrequently I actually do this.Remote Desktop to the Linux environment when connecting from home.Additionally, I need to have the following capabilities: ![]() This was chosen because most of our servers are OEL, so if I'm developing for them I may as well match as closely as possible. So why not do development on a similar platform to what I am ultimately developing for?Ī fully functioning Linux desktop, based on Oracle Enterprise Linux. There is considerable more flexibility where I work, thankfully. We often don't have a choice, since corporate policy dictates what can be supported by the IT folks. For many years now of web development and integration projects, the environments have been almost exclusively Unix based servers and Windows desktops for the developers. I thought it may benefit me in some small way to take notes on what I did when assembling a Linux desktop - and just maybe save someone else a bit of trouble and avoid my mistakes. Two physical machines + 2 sets of Monitor/Keyboard/Mouse.Windows 7 (yes, our organization is a bit behind). ![]() Most single curtain rods can support light to medium weight curtains, sheers and more. One of the most popular types of curtain rods, single curtain rods feature one mounted bar that rests at the top of your window frame threaded through curtain rings, grommets or pockets of your drapers in order to stay in place. TYPES OF CURTAIN RODS Single Curtain Rods Read below to learn more about some of the types of curtain rods from Umbra and hardware types like clip rings, brackets and more. For many, curtain rods and the accessories that go with it can become confusing. In comparison, ceiling mounted brackets create a more seamless and flowing appearance as curtains will flow from ceiling to floor.From modern curtain rods to brass curtain rods, there are a variety of curtain rod types and styles on the market. If you have tall ceilings and your curtains are shorter in length, wall brackets will be the easier pick for you. Umbra’s adjustable wall brackets are suitable for curtain rods up to 5/8 inch in diameter and have a maximum weight capacity of 20lbs making them ideal for most curtains or drapes. These ceiling mounting brackets can hold up to 20 pounds or curtain rods with a 1-inch diameter and can also be mounted to the wall if desired. Make your ceilings appear taller by using ceiling-mounted brackets, drawing your eyes upward while saving space. Umbra has both wall or ceiling mounting curtain rod brackets to suit your desired space. Measure your curtain first to ensure you have the right estimates. ![]() Holdbacks are typically placed a third of the way up from the bottom of a curtain. Halo comes in a polished silver finish in order to match your curtain rod and hardware. Each ring has a diameter of 4 inches and they are sold in a pack of two. Halo Curtain Holdbacks from Umbra can create versatile configurations to suit your needs. Curtain holdbacks are used to hold your curtains in place, tying them back to bring light into a room. No assembly required, these curtain tiebacks connect magnetically making them quick and easy to use. These Clip Curtain Rings also come in a small size, which comes in a pack of 10 and works with curtain rod diameters that are 5/8 inches or less. Accommodating rods that are 1inch in diameter or less, these Umbra Clip Curtain Rings come in a pack of 7, and have clips attached to ensure an easy installation or takedown. Simply slide rings over your curtain rod and clip the ring to the top of your drapery panel. These tension rods can accommodate light to medium weight curtains, sheers or lightweight panels.Įasy alternatives to traditional standard curtain hooks, curtain rod clip rings are a popular choice to quickly hang light to medium weight panels, drapes, curtains or sheers. Whether you want privacy or need to divide up space, it extends in both width and height in order to best suit multiple spaces. A completely unique tension curtain rod system, Umbra Anywhere Curtain Rod and Room Divider is a complete solution to any hard-to-install area. Extremely easy to install, they leave no damage and can be adjusted to fit your desired space. Double curtain rods come as a set of two rods with the back rod being slightly shorter in length than the first.Īn extendable curtain rod that requires zero tools or drilling, tension curtain rods are the perfect solution to condos or places where you cannot drill any holes. Most typically, people layer a sheer curtain first and then a regular curtain on top to block out light. Umbra’s curtain rods come with everything you need to easily install your rod including finials, brackets, screws, drywall anchors and easy-to-follow instructions.Īlthough very similar in design to single curtain rods, a double curtain rod allows you to layer more than one drapery panel or curtain for a more enhanced and dramatic look. ![]() From modern curtain rods to brass curtain rods, there are a variety of curtain rod types and styles on the market. ![]() Chevrolet’s optional collision-mitigation system got only a Basic rating.Ī rearview camera is standard, which is good news because rearward visibility is poor otherwise. Equinox was rated Good in all categories, including the difficult small-overlap test, by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has given a four-star rating overall, with the same score for frontal impact and rollover protection. Two adults can spread out in the second row, with decent legroom and good head clearance.Ĭrash-test scores have been good, but not top-notch. Moving to the farthest rearward position provides extra room for passenger knees. The rear bench can slide fore/aft, offering up to 31.4 cubic feet of cargo space with the seat up, and nearly 64 cubic feet with seatbacks flipped down. Interior space is easily configurable for cargo or people. An Equinox is considerably more maneuverable than Chevrolet’s much larger, three-row Traverse.Ĭomparatively large for a compact crossover, the Equinox is roomy inside. Both engines mate with a 6-speed automatic transmission.Īll-wheel drive, which adds 100 pounds to vehicle weight, is available for every trim level except the base-level Equinox L. The available 3.6-liter V6 develops 301 horsepower and 272 pound-feet of torque. Chevrolet’s compact crossover has sold well, helped by a choice of four-cylinder or V6 powertrain, offered with either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive.īoasting direct injection, the 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine makes 182 horsepower and ranks among the most fuel-efficient in its class. ![]() Carlike in operation, the Equinox fits right in among Chevrolet’s sedans, courtesy of sharp detailing and attractive proportions. While the GMC Terrain proclaims a more masculine aura with its squared-off styling, the Equinox is more rounded. ![]() The top trim level, formerly LTZ, is now the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox Premier. Last redesigned for 2010, it carries over with little change for the 2017 model year, following the addition of safety features and a light refresh for 2016. The Chevrolet Equinox is a solidly built compact crossover SUV closely related to the GMC Terrain. Display XGA at least (better results with a 1600x1200 resolution).Improved cutter connections between cuts. Improved cut precision near nose and tail. ![]() Changelog Improved alignment of top and bottom cuts when creating cutting files.
![]() Then, you have the vanilla flavor from the ice cream and the caramel from the topping. ![]() First you have the apple and the cinnamon from the crumble part. This dessert has a more complex combination of fall flavors. Versions like the one in the image will tend to have a chewier coating, making eating the thing actually possible. If you're lucky, you will stumble across good versions of these apples, ones where is is actually possible to bite into it without feeling like you will break your teeth. Candied Apples/Toffee ApplesĬandied apples always start turning up in the fall, especially as we get nearer to Halloween. They are also great warm, especially straight after they were made. While different recipes for pumpkin spice cake might vary considerably in texture, appearance and taste, they do still maintain that distinctive pumpkin flavor. Pumpkin spice really does the rounds in fall, and here is yet another example. Pumpkin Spice Cake Roxanna Salceda // License Finger foods are always fun, and this one uses a great combination of flavors. The fall flavors come from the use of roasted butternut squash – although that ingredient isn't all that obvious in the image. ![]() Here's a more unusual example of a fall food, in this case a finger food. Most people focus on warm fall food, but cold food does still have its place – especially if you're in a warm room.īutternut Squash, Bacon and Cheese CrostiniĪ photo posted by Fat Man's Cafe on at 10:44am PDT It's also just that little bit different. Fall ice cream is great for those days where it is cooler, but not all that cold yet. I love the idea of throwing fall flavors into ice cream, and this apple pie ice cream is another example. Plus, it pairs beautifully with more traditional fall foods, like hot apple pie.Īpple Pie Ice Cream Jasmin Fine // License But, there's no denying that cinnamon ice cream really does have the characteristic taste of fall. Okay… so, you mightn't associate ice cream with fall, largely because it is fall. Starbucks is still one of my favorites, but every year I make sure to try a few new places.Ĭinnamon Ice Cream Michael Stern // License Sure, I could make my own, but I love being able to go out and pick up a pumpkin spice latte from just about anywhere. Like many people I always look forward to pumpkin spice lattes hitting the stores. Pumpkin Spice Latte Silvia Elisa // License It's even a healthy option if you make it with Greek yogurt rather than cream. It makes a brilliant choice for breakfast. I like this one because it is simple to make and warm, plus you don't have to deal with the complexity of a crust. A photo posted by Allison Mosso on at 6:51am PDTĪpple pie is such a wonderful thing for fall – but here's one variation on the theme. ![]() Using frank, true-to-life dialogue, potent imagery, and classic 1970s song lyrics, Halliday deftly describes the fraught Laotian skies and re-creates his struggle to navigate the frustrating Air Force bureaucracy, the deprivations of a remote base far from home and his young wife, and his fight to preserve his sanity. But before long, Halliday has become one of those seasoned and shell-shocked pilots, and finds himself in a desperate search for a way to elude certain death. Nothing is as he expected - not the operations, not the way his shell-shocked fellow pilots look and act, and certainly not the squadron's daredevil, seat-of-one's-pants approach to piloting. On his first mission, Halliday's C-123 aircraft dodges more than a thousand antiaircraft shells, and that is just the beginning. ![]() Even as Richard Nixon firmly denies reporters' charges that the United States has forces in Laos, Halliday realizes that from his base in Thailand, he will be flying top-secret, black-ops night missions over the Laotian Ho Chi Minh Trail.Ī naive yet thoughtful twenty-four-year-old, Halliday was utterly unprepared for the horrors of war. No one on his base flies with ID, patches, or rank. But there's a catch: He's stationed in a kind of no-man's-land. ![]() Halliday's combat memoir begins in 1970, when Halliday has just landed in the middle of the Vietnam War, primed to begin his assignment with the 606th Special Operations Squadron. Riveting, novelistic, and startlingly candid, John T. |
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