This Equipment Purchase Contract (this “Contract”located at One Concord Center, 2300 Clayton Road, Suite 1200, Concord, California, U.S.A. (“Buyer”), and JD USA, Inc., located at 1939 Harrison Street, Suite 618, Oakland, CA., 94612 (“Seller”).
(a) Seller covenants and agrees to manufacture, at a Jindo plant located at Shanghai, China, or at such additional plants as may be approved by Buyer (collectively the “Plant”), the steel containers described in Exhibit A (collectively, the “Equipment” and each individually, a “Unit” or “Container”) in accordance with the Specification (defined below), and shall sell and deliver the Equipment to Buyer at Buyer’s depots as set forth in Exhibit A (“Buyer’s Depots”), or to such other locations as may be agreed to between Buyer and Seller pursuant to ARTICLE 7 (collectively, the “Authorized Delivery Locations”),Exhibit A, as the same may be modified pursuant to ARTICLE 2(d), 3(b) or 4(a) (as modified, the “Delivery Schedule”), at Seller’s risk and expense as provided in this Contract, all for the consideration specified in Exhibit A. The contract price for Units delivered during each month shall be determined by multiplying the price per Units purchased and delivered during such month (set forth in Exhibit A as the “Unit Price”), by the number of Units delivered to Buyer during said month (the aggregate price thus computed, the “Contract Price”). Time is of the essence of this Contract.
(a) The design and construction specifications (the “Specification”) for the manufacture of the Equipment are set forth in Exhibit B. The Specification shall satisfy the (the “Standards”). The terms and provisions of the Specification approved by both Buyer and Seller in writing shall be
(b) The Specification shall define the principal characteristics of the Units of Equipment, which at the time of delivery shall be suitable for commercial use in carrying freight in highway and rail transportation. The Specification shall be interpreted to accomplish this objective.
(c) If any discrepancy, difference or conflict exists between the provisions of ARTICLES 1 through 19 of this Contract or any Exhibit hereto and the Specification, then, to the extent of such discrepancy, difference or conflict only, the Specification shall be ineffectual and the provisions of ARTICLES l through 19 and the Exhibits hereto shall prevail; but in all other respects, the Specification shall be in full force and effect. Any question whether the Specification is in conflict with the provisions of this Contract shall be brought to the attention of Buyer who shall resolve such conflict or discrepancy and give direction in writing to Seller how to proceed, and Seller shall comply with such directions. Seller shall not depart from the requirements of the Specification without the prior written authorization by Buyer.
continue to work reasonably and in good faith (but shall not be obligated) to such proposed changes.
(a) If either Buyer or Seller is delayed in making or taking delivery of any Unit of Equipment as a result of any “Excusable Delay” (as defined in the next sentence), Buyer and Seller shall not be liable for such failure or delay and the Delivery Schedule stated in ARTICLE 1, as adjusted by Contract Changes executed by Buyer and Seller pursuant to ARTICLE 2, shall be extended in the event Seller or Buyer  within the time periods specified in ARTICLE 3(b) of the Excusable Delay (subject however to Buyer’s cancellation rights in ARTICLE 3(c)). An “Excusable Delay” as to any party shall mean a delay in the delivery of the Equipment caused solely by the other party or by the occurrence of an event of delay beyond the control of such party which such party is unable to prevent through the exercise of due diligence, which delay is attributable to (i) acts of God (other than ordinary storms or ordinary inclement weather conditions), earthquakes, lightning or flood; (ii) explosions, fire or vandalism, provided such explosion, fire or vandalism did not result from the gross negligence of Seller; or (iii) strikes or other similar industrial disturbances (not including any strikes or industrial disturbances resulting from unilateral changes made by Seller or its affiliated companies), riots, insurrections, war, sabotage, blockages or embargoes, and epidemics.
(b) Upon the occurrence of an Excusable Delay, written notice shall be given by Seller to Buyer within five (5) days after knowledge thereof has come to the attention of Seller or within five (5) days after the date on which Seller, after reasonably diligent inquiry, should have known of such Excusable Delay, whichever is the earlier date. Upon the cessation of any Excusable Delay, written notice thereof and of the anticipated effect thereof, if any, on the Delivery Schedul. The failure of Seller to give the required notices within the periods specified by this ARTICLE shall constitute a waiver by Seller of its right to seek an extension of the Delivery Schedule. Buyer shall notify Seller,ce, of Buyer’s agreement or disagreement with Seller’s claim for extension of the Delivery Schedule. If Buyer and Seller agree on the adjustment of the Delivery Schedule, Buyer shall prepare and Buyer and Seller shall execute a Contract Change reflecting such agreement.
(iii) Seller shall fail to deliver any Units to Buyer at an agreed Authorized Delivery Location pursuant to ARTICLE 7 within sixty (60) days after the respective Scheduled Delivery Dates for such Units.
reorganization, merger, amalgamation, share exchange or consolidation, whichever occurs first; or (4) approval by the holders of the Outstanding Securities of a sale, lease, assignment35% or more of the net assets of the entity in question (based on the net book value of the operating assets being sold or retained as reflected on the financial statements (audited if available) of the entity for the  effective date of the sale or disposition occurs), or the consummation of such a sale, lease, assignment or disposition, whichever occurs first, or (5) any other transaction or event reasonably determined by Buyer to be a change in control of the entity in question, including but not limited to a change in the key individuals representing Seller in dealings with Buyer.
(d) In the event of any cancellation of this Contract pursuant to ARTICLE 3(c), Buyer shall have no furtherract, other than to pay to Seller the Contract Price for any Units of Equipment that have been delivered by Seller and to Buyer to deliver any further Units of Equipment; provided that any such cancellation shall not terminate any rights that may have accrued to Buyer under this Contract prior to cancellation. In addition, the provisions of ARTICLES 10 and 11 (and) will survive any exercise of this cancellation right.
(a) Within twenty-one (21) days following written approval of the Specification by Buyer and Seller pursuant to ARTICLE 2(a), Seller shall manufacture one prototype Unit of Equipment conforming to the Specification, this Contract and the Standards (the “Prototype’) and Seller shall perform all tests on the Prototype as required to obtain certification by Buyer’s designated certification and inspection organization (“Buyer’s Survey Agency”) and to enable Buyer to determine insofar as is practicable whether the Unit of Prototype conforms, including without limitation the tests specified in Exhibit C. Seller shall bear the expense for inspection and testing of the Prototype. In the event that, in the sole opinion of Buyer, theBuyer shall notify Seller that the Prototype and Specification are acceptable, the Specification shall not be modified and the remaining Unitsdoes not conformin writing as to any deficiencies in the Specification and/or the Prototype and Seller shall, at Seller’s expense, (i) in respect to any deficiencies in the Specification and the Prototype, work with Buyer to first make any necessary changes to the Specification (which changes must be agreed to by Buyer and Seller), and repair or replace the Prototype as necessary to conform to the Specification as so changed, or (ii) in respect to any deficiencies in respect to the Prototype but not the Specification,Following any repair or replacement of the Prototype pursuant to this ARTICLE 4(a), Seller shall perform the tests on the repaired or replaced Prototype pursuant to this ARTICLE 4(a), and Buyer shall be entitled to the same rights under this ARTICLE 4(a) in respect to the repaired or replaced prototype as the original Prototype.
(b) Within fifteen (15) days after confirmation by Buyer thatpursuant to ARTICLE 4(a)prior to commencement of production of the Equipment, Seller shall submit to Buyer four (4) copies of the final Specification for the Equipment being purchased under this Contract, consisting of the original Specification and any changes pursuant to ARTICLE 2(d) or 4(a). The final Specification shall be identified by number and dated, and shall include: the Seller’s production model number, list and copies of applicable working drawings with drawing number, a general arrangement drawing of the Equipment, and a marking drawing for production. Seller shall deliver the final Specification and working drawings to Buyer not less.
those extended or warranted by Seller to its other customers in the United States. Seller agrees that Buyer’s inspectors or agents shall be allowed access to the Plant to witness production and quality control at all reasonable times.
(b)to manufacture the Equipment without the prior written approval of Buyer. In the event that Seller desires to subcontract the manufacturing obligations, Seller shall advise Buyer the name of the proposed subcontractor at least thirty (30) days in advance of any initial production and shall provide Buyer with such other information about the proposed subcontractor as Buyer may reasonably request. If a subcontractor of the Equipment is consented to under this ARTICLE, such subcontractor shall be deemed included within the term “Seller” in this Contract and Seller and such Seller and such subcontractor under this Contract, but Buyer shall not be required to respond or look to, or deal with, such subcontractor and shall be entitled to respond or look only to, and deal only with, the original Seller named in this Contract wSeller’s and such subcontractor’s obligations and rights under this Contract.
(c) All Equipment and all workmanship, materials, supplies and equipment incorporated therein Buyer’s Survey Agency and other inspector (jointly “Buyer’s Inspectors”) at any reasonable time during manufacturing at the Plant. All Equipment, materials, supplies and equipment not conforming to the requirements ofshall be subject to Buyer’s written agreement and approval.
(a) Subject to any permissible delay attributable to an Excusable Delay, Seller agrees to complete the manufacture of Unitsand make them available to Buyer’s Inspectors for inspection at the Plant at least thirty-five (35) days prior to their respective Scheduled Delivery Dates. The parties agree that the availability date of the first set of Units shall be no later than April 28, 2006. Buyer shall immediately thereafter either accept or reject the Units then made available in accordance with Article 6(c).
(b) Following completion of the manufacture of each Unit at the Plant, Seller shall notify Buyer in writing of such completion and Seller shall arrange to allow Buyer’s Inspectors to undertake an initial inspection of such Unit to determine whether such Unit is in conform.
(c) If Buyer’s Inspectors shall determine that afollowing the initial inspection at the Plant pursuant to ARTICLE 6(a), Buyer’s Inspectors shall issue and deliver to Seller and Buyer D (the “Inspection Certificate”), or otherwise confirm that in the opinion of Buyer’s Inspectors, the Units of Equipment identified therein complyf Buyer’s Inspectors determine that the Equipment is not’s Inspectors shall notify Buyer and Seller of their determination in writing, and shall identify any non-conformities, and Seller shall promptly repair or replace any non-conforming Units with conforming Units, which will then be subject to further inspection pursuant to ARTICLES 6(a), (b) and (c).
(d) Unless otherwise agreed by Buyer in writing, the failure of a Unit of Equipment, or materials, supplies and equipment thereof, in a test shall, at Buyer’s option, be considered the failure of each Unit in the same production series. Seller shall bear all costs to test, correct or replace such Units. Seller shall promptly correct or replace all rejected Equipment, and materials, supplies and equipment related thereto, such correction and replacement to be to the satisfaction of and without cost to Buyer.
(e) Buyer shall pay the cost of Buyer’s Inspectors under this Contract, other than for the costs of tests of the Prototype pursuant to ARTICLE 4(a) and as provided in the next sentence, which costs shall be paid by Seller. If Buyer’s Inspectors determine that a Unit of Equipmen, the costs and charges of the original tests, any additional tests and work and materials in connection with the correction and/or replacement of the Equipment shall be paid by Seller.
(a) Following the manufacture of Units and technical acceptance thereof by Buyer pursuant to ARTICLE 6(c), Seller shall deliver such Units to one of Buyer’s Depots at the agreed Authorized Delivery Location specified in Exhibit A (the “Authorized Delivery Location”) by the Scheduled Delivery Dates specified in the Delivery Schedule (the “Delivered Units”).
(b) Following arrival of any Delivered Units(a), Buyer shall have an opportunity to re-examine such Delivered Units to determine that they stillsuch inspection does not disclose any obvious damage to any Delivered Units, an Equipment Interchange Receipt (“EIR”) shall be issued upon release of such Delivered Units from a discharging terminal to Buyer or Buyer’s motor carrier or drayman at the agreed Authorized Delivery Location. Damage occurring prior to and during the lifting of any Delivered Units onto a chassis shall be Seller’s responsibility.
(c) For Delivered Units which are delivered to an agreed Authorized Delivery Location in apparent good order, Buyer’s agent shall issue an EIR for each Delivered Unit with the notation “Delivered in apparent good order.” All Delivered Units shall be considered delivered upon the earlier of (i) the execution of the EIR by Buyer’s agent, or (ii) the date payment of the Contract Price for such Units is due and payable pursuant to ARTICLE 8, at which time title to and risk for such Units of accepted Equipment shall pass to Buyer (or Buyer’s assignee if Buyer shall have assigned its rights under this Contract in respect to such Units of Equipment).
(d) If, upon, Buyer or Buyer’s Inspectors determine that any of the Delivered Units are damaged, Buyer will report such damage to Seller immediately and notify such damage to the terminal and Seller will repair or replace any damaged Delivered Units pursuant to ARTICLE 7(f).
(e) Notwithstanding the delivery of a Delivered Unit by Seller to Buyer or issuance of an EIR for such Delivered Unit by Buyer pursuant to this ARTICLE 7, if Buyer discovers that any such Delivered Unit was damaged or otherwise didt the time it was delivered by Seller and Buyer notifies Seller within thirty (30) days following such delivery, Seller shall promptly repair or replace such Delivered Unit.
(f) In respect to any Units that Seller is obligated the repair or replace pursuant to this ARTICLE 7, if the estimated cost of the repair of any Unit in the reasonable determination of Buyer is over the Damage Threshold specified in Exhibit A (the “Damage Threshold”), such Unit shall be considered non-repairable and Seller shall promptly, at Seller’s expense, replace such Unit with a Unit thatthe estimated cost of the repair of any suchnot greater than the Damage Threshold, Seller will arrange the repair of such Unit at Seller’s expense or Seller will reimburse the repair amount to Buyer if Buyer elects to have Buyer or Buyer’s designated repair shop complete the repair. The repairInstitute of International Container Lessors (“IICL”) repair guide. Buyer acknowledges that the Equipment cannot be sent back to Seller’s Plant in China; therefore, boththe damage issues in the discharged locations. Seller shall be responsible to pay all costs for the repair, but such costs shall be limited to the costs of inspection, estimation, transportation (including mounting repaired Equipment on chassis and making same available for interchange to Buyer’s motor carrier or drayman at a location reasonably acceptable to Buyer), and repair of, the Equipment.
(g) Subject to ARTICLE 7(h), Seller will provide up to twelve (12) calendar days of free storage after discharge of the Equipment from the ship at the destination location of Los Angeles/Long Beach, CA. The Buyer shall pay charges for all additional storage after the first twelve (12) calendar days. Buyer will pay such additional storage charges via wire transfer within three (3) days of Buyer’s receipt of invoice from Seller. The additional storage charge shall be as per terminal’s standard tariff.
Authorized Delivery Locations. Accordingly, for any Equipment delivered to Authorized Delivery Locations other than Los Angeles/Long Beach, CA, Buyer and Seller agree to negotiate the number of free storage days for Equipment at such other Authorized Delivery Locations, and Buyer shall be responsible for any storage in excess of such free storage pursuant to the payment provisions of ARTICLE 7(g) above.
(i) At the end of each calendar month during which Units of Equipment have been discharged at port, Seller shall complete a report in respect to Units of Equipment delivered during such month in the form set forth in Exhibit E or in a form reasonably acceptable to Buyer, and deliver it by facsimile by the third working day of the succeeding month to Buyer at Buyer’s address specified in ARTICLE 15.
(iii) Inspection Certificate issued by Buyer’s Inspector.
(b) In the event that Buyer fails to make payment within the eighteen (18) day deadline set forth in ARTICLE 8(a) above (the “Payment Deadline”) in respect to any Containers, the Buyer originally named in this Contract (i.e., Pacer International, Inc.) shall be obligated to pay to Seller an additional amount equal to the Late Payment Obligation set forth in Exhibit A for each calendar day beyond the Payment Deadline that payment in respect to any such Containers is not paid.
Unless otherwise expressly agreed by Buyer, Seller shall pay all fees, taxes and delivery charges (including sales, value added, income (including U. S. income taxes, gross receipts and similar taxes) payable inexportation, importation, delivery and sale of the Equipment including those imposed or assessed by or in the countries (including states or provinces and other local taxing authorities) of origin, manufacture, sale and delivery, except that Buyer shall pay any charges for the costs, if applicable, of customs clearance, and duties to the United States of America and sales taxes imposed by the United States and any state or local taxing authority in the United States. Seller shall be responsible for the Transportation Mitigation Fee (TMF)/Pier Pass Fee, when applicable on empty containers discharged in Los Angeles/Long Beach, CA . Seller shall be responsible to pay all taxes imposed in manufacturing country and delivery costs.
(i) Seller warrants and represet any time from delivery of the Equipment to and acceptance thereof by Buyer to the expiration of three (3) years after delivery and Buyer’s acceptance, any weakness, deficiency, defect, or breaking down (other than repairs necessitated solely as a result of ordinary wear and tear), of the Equipment sold to Buyer under this Contract (an “Equipment Defect”) other than (i) that caused by the negligence or other improper act ofr, or (ii) as specified in ARTICLE 10(a)(ii), shall be discovered and reported by Buyer (or by an independent surveyor as provided ARTICLE 10(b)(ii) below), such Equipment Defect shall be corrected by Seller to the satisfaction of ARTICLE 10(b).
(collectively, a “Paint Defect”). If at any time from and after delivery of the Equipment to Buyer to the expiration of five (5) years after delivery, any Paint Defect in the Equipment sold to Buyer under this Contract, other thansin ARTICLE 10(b)(ii)), such PaiARTICLE 10(b), provided that the foregoing shall not apply to.
(ii) notify Buyer that Seller disputes the claim of a Warranty Defect. If a dispute about a Warranty Defect is not resolveSeller shall request Buyer to cause a survey of the Equipment to be conducted by, at Buyer’s option,stry or other recognized authority reasonably acceptable to the parties, whose decision as to the validity of the claim of Warranty Defect shall be binding. If the claim is found to be a Warranty Defect, Seller shall pay for the cost of the survey and shall arrange for repairs or replacement in accordance with ARTICLE 10(b)(i) within five (5) days of the issuance of such decision. If the claim is found not to be a Warranty Defect, Buyer shall pay the cost of survey.
(c) In the event Seller fails to take action as described in ARTICLE 10(b)(i) or (ii) within the time specified, Buyer may, but shall not be required to, obtain estimates from independent repair contractors as to the cost of repairing the Warranty Defects and restoring the Equipmentas well as estimates of those costs set forth in ARTICLE 10(d) below. If Buyer elects to obtain such estimates, Buyer shall submit each estimate to Seller within a reasonable time after receipt by Buyer. Such estimates shall conclusively determine the costs incurred by Buyer in connection with such Warranty Defects, and Seller shall pay the amount thereof to Buyer within thirty (30) days after receipt of each estimate by Seller. Buyer, at Buyer’s option, may use such money to reimburse Buyer for the cost of performing the work itself or may contract with a third party to have the work performed.
(d) In addition to the direct costs of repair described in ARTICLE 10(b), Seller shall also pay and/or reimburse Buyer for all costs incurred by Buyer relating to repair of such Warranty Defectounting on and dismounting from chassis, inspection and re-inspection, and costs of materials and labor.
(e) Neither the inspection or testing as provided in ARTICLE 5, nor technical acceptance or final acceptance of the Equipment as described in ARTICLE 6, nor the issuance of an Inspection Certificate or an EIR, as described in ARTICLE 6 or 7, nor approval of Seller’s designs and the Specification for the Equipment by Buyer nor any other course of conduct by Buyer shall be deemed to diminish, waive or modify any of Buyer’s rights or remedies under this ARTICLE 10.
function or value. Prompt written notice of the assertion of any claim or the bringing of any suit shall be given by Buyer to Seller, and thirty (30) days shall be given to Seller from giving of such notice to settle or defend it as Seller may see fit provided Seller provides Buyer with an acceptable indemnity in Buyer’s discretion. Buyer shall provide every reasonable assistance in settling or defending such claim or suit. If, at the end of thirty (30) days, Seller fails to effect such settlement or defense, Buyer may undertake settlement or defense as it sees fit, with full reimbursement for damages, costs and attorneys’ fees as herein provided.
(viii) There is a Change in Control (as defined in Article 3(c)(iv)) of the Seller, Shanghai Jindo Container Co. Ltd or of the person(s) or entity(ies) that owns or controls the Plant.
In the event that a Seller Default shall occur, at Buyer’s option, Buyer may elect to terminate this Contract. In the event of any termination of this Contract pursuant to this ARTICLE 12(b,those Units of Equipment that have been cancelled; provided that any such termintermintermination of this Contract.
Default. The failure of Buyer to exercise any of the rights conferred upon it in this ARTICLE 12 with respect to a Seller Default shall not constitute a waiver of any rights of Buyer with respect to any other Seller Default under this Contract.
The following shall constitute an act of default by Buyer under this Contract (a “Buyer Default”): Failure by Buyer to make any proper payment to Seller required under the provisions of this Contract wBuyer thereof.
In the event that a Buyerller, if it, (i) shall have, upon prior written notice to Buyer, the right to slow or to stop production of Units, and the Delivery Schedule as provided in ARTICLE 1 shall, without prejudice to Seller’s right to recover damages therefor, be extended by additional time equal to the period of the continuance of such Buyer Default, and (ii) if such Buyer Default shall continue Seller to Buyer, Seller may,s therefor from Buyer, terminate this Contract as to the undelivered Units of Equipment by written notice to Buyer.
The right conferred upon Seller under the terms of this ARTICLE 13 shall not be exclusive of any other remedies in law or equity, which might be otherwise available to Seller upon the happening of a Buyer Default. The failure of Sellwith respect to a Buy of Seller with respect to any other Buyer Default under this Contract.
(i) Buyer may exercise the options in whole or in part from time to time on or before the dates specified in Exhibit F by delivering to Seller written notice specifying the number of Units for which the option is being exercised. Buyer may exercise an option to purchase all or part of the number of Units specified on each option date in Exhibit F.
(ii) The Unit Price of the Option Equipment is specified in Exhibit F (the “Option Unit Price”) and the aggregate price of any option exercised by Buyer shall be computed by multiplying the number of Units on which the option has been exercised by the Option Unit Price (in the aggregate for any option, the “Option Contract Price”).
(iii) The Option Equipment shall be delivered by Seller to Buyer on the dates specified in Exhibit F, as such dates maybe adjusted as provided in ARTICLE 2 and ARTICLE 3 (the “Option Delivery Schedule”).
(b) In the event that Buyer shall exercise one or more options as provided in ARTICLE 14(a),y with respect to the Option Equipment except as modified by this ARTICLE 14 and except that where the term “Equipment” is used it shall refer to the “Option Equipment”, where the term “Delivery Schedule” is used, it shall refer to the “Option Delivery Schedule”; where the term “Unit Price” is used, it shall refer to the “Option Unit Price”; and where the term “Contract Price” is used, it shall refer to the “Option Contract Price”. Any changes in the Specification for the Option Equipment shall be set forth in a Contract Change issued under ARTICLE 2 executed by “Buyer’s Authorized Representative” specified in ARTICLE 15 below.
JD USA, Inc.
All notices given pursuant to this ARTICLEupon acknowledgment thereof if delivered by facsimile, telex, or telecopy or on the fifth day after the date of mailing by U.S. registered mail, return receipt requested if mailed and the sender has received the return receipt with notation thereon of delivery.
(a) except that Buyer may, without the consent of Seller, assign this Contract or its rights to acquire a portion of the Units hereunder to (i) any affiliate of Buyer or (ii) one or more financial institutions that provide or arrange for the financing of the Equipment for the benefit of Buyer or an affiliate of Buyer, whether structured as a secured loan, finance lease or lease purchase; provided that in the case of any such assignment Buyer shall remain bound and liable to Seller for Buyer’s obligations under this Contract. Seller will upon request of Buyer cooperate in effecting any assignment authorized pursuant to this ARTICLE 16 and willto or novation of this Contract) that such assignment.
(b) Notwithstanding any assignment by Buyer to a financial institution pursuant to clause (ii) of paragraph (a) of this ARTICLE 16, and not any such financial institution, shall remain solely responsible for any Late Payment Obligation under ARTICLE 8 above.
continue to govern such transactiont has the corporate power and is authorized under its governing certificate or articles and its bylaws to of this Contrac any violation or default of or conflict with governing documents,law, judgment or regulation of any governmental authority; (c) it has performed all corporate actions and received all corporate authorizations necessary to execute and deliver this Contract and to perform its obligations hereunder; (d) upon execution and delivery, this Contract is the valid, binding and enforceable on such party in accordance with its terms; (e) the representative signings Contract on behalf of such party; and (f) such representative’s signature on this Contract is sufficient to bind such par
Buyer and Seller have caused this Contract to be executed in two counterparts as of the date and year first above written.


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Bottom Line: In addition, there is a competition between global and local deformations.Nanowires loaded at low temperature exhibit global failure mode first and then local deformation follows later.We show that the global deformation originates from the intrinsic instability of the nanowires and that temperature is a main parameter that decides the global or local deformation as the failure mode of nanowires.
Affiliation: 1] Department of Mechanical Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology, Ulsan 689-798, South Korea [2] Multiscale and Multiphysics Simulation Group and Low-Dimensional Carbon Material Center, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology, Ulsan 689-798, South Korea.
f2: Deformation of the Au [100]/(001) nanowire under tensile loading(a): Snapshots of the nanowire at different strains. (b): Change of nanowire widths in the lateral directions. Bifurcation takes place at a strain of 0.108 and local deformation starts from a strain of 0.114. Cross-section of the nanowire is 3 nm × 3 nm and temperature is 0.01 K.
Mentions: We plot the stress and energy curves to strain of a Au (001) nanowire in Fig. 1. The cross-section of the nanowire was 3 nm × 3 nm and the target temperature was 0.01 K. The stress and energy are increasing monotonously as strain increases. The stress reaches the maximum value of 4.4 GPa at a strain of 0.108 as pointed by “A” in Fig. 1a. This value can be regarded as the ideal tensile strength of the nanowire. It is remarkable that the energy is still increasing after the maximum point of stress and there is no visible change near point “A” in the energy curve, as shown in Fig. 1b. Although the stress drops significantly, there is no sudden change in the energy of nanowire. Rather, the strain energy of the nanowire reaches to the maximum value at a strain of 0.113 as pointed by “B” in Fig. 1b, and starts to decrease immediately after point “B”. In Fig. 2a, we present the configurations of the nanowires at some important points that are marked at Fig. 1. From the initial configuration (ε = 0) to the configuration where the stress is the maximum (ε = 0.108), the square nanowire is contracting in both lateral directions (the y- and z-directions) by the same amount, and thus the shape of cross-section maintains square. In many previous reports2262728, the maximum stress has been regarded as the yield stress of the nanowire, because it has been believed that the stress drops due to local failure deformations such as slip, partial slip or twinning that are closely related to the motion of dislocations. However, as shown in the third panel (ε = 0.113) in Fig. 2a, even though the applied strain exceeds the point at which the stress is the maximum, none of such local deformations is observed. Instead, the deformation that makes the drop of stress is a homogenous deformation. Unlike local deformation resulting from the dislocation that initiates at a point and propagates, the homogenous deformation (or the global deformation) takes place in the entire nanowire simultaneously. During this global deformation, sudden expansion in a lateral direction (here in the y-direction) and sudden contraction in the other lateral direction (here in the z-direction) occurs simultaneously. Now, the shape of cross-section is not square but a similar shape of a rectangle. At ε = 0.113, the ratio of a/b becomes 1.1 as shown in Fig. 2a. When we applied further strain, a local deformation was observed (ε = 0.120). The changes in the sizes of nanowire in the lateral directions are shown in Fig. 2b. The thicknesses in both directions were gradually reducing until the stress reached to the maximum and exhibited different changes by a relatively large amount during the stress drop.


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A commercial real estate broker is a valuable asset to have on your team. Whether you are purchasing an office space for your business or you are looking to expand your portfolio, a commercial real estate broker is very beneficial. Aside from handling paperwork and red tape, commercial real estate brokers can help you in these four ways: 1. Offer Valuable Insight About The Property A commercial broker often works alongside other real estate professionals such as architects and designers. This might not sound very helpful, but it can be incredibly valuable as it will give the broker—and you—insight about the property. For example, perhaps an old church you absolutely love can be converted into a warehouse. On the other side, maybe the warehouse you’re looking at cannot handle significant renovations. Brokers can also give you other valuable insight about the property, such as whether it’s worth putting a significant amount of money into the building for repairs and renovations. They can also look at your budget objectively, which will ensure you purchase a building that will yield the most value. 2. Market Knowledge Another way a broker can help is by knowing the market. A good commercial broker will know everything about the property, including demographics and traffic counts. They will also know details about past owners, past businesses, and other data that will help you choose the perfect building. It might be a small benefit, but it can be very helpful as it will ensure that your business is in front of the right eyes—which will help you succeed and save money. 3. Access To More Properties While you can certainly hunt for commercial properties alone, it is often better to have a professional on your side. There are often properties for sale or lease that aren’t listed on commercial real estate websites or in classified ads, which means you could be missing out on a great property if you go it alone. By hiring a professional broker, you’ll have access to a lot more properties. While looking at more properties might seem intimidating, it’s often better to see many as you’ll have a higher chance of finding something you love that is within your budget. 4. Negotiating Finally, a commercial real estate broker can handle all the negotiations for you. While you could take this task on yourself, you probably won’t yield the savings you are after—unless you are experienced. Not only does a broker help you get a good deal, but it also saves you time and frustration as you won’t have to spend countless hours negotiating with sellers or their brokers. As you can see, there are many good reasons to consider hiring a commercial real estate broker. If you are interested in learning more or you want to see some properties, contact a local broker in your area, such as NAI...
Looking At Apartments For Rent? 3 Things To Look For To Keep Your Monthly Expenses To A Minimum
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Budgeting is an excellent way to stay below your means. When looking at apartments, you should have already determined what you have to spend on a monthly basis for rent. But, if you want to maximize your savings to help with putting away a large chunk of the money that you earn, you must find several ways to save. Prioritizing rentals in not-so-ideal areas is one thing that can lead to hundreds of dollars in savings. It is important to look at each apartment to determine how it will help you save money. Internet Service Provider It is common for internet service providers to split up territory in cities. You may have one option, or you may be one of the lucky ones with two, three, or maybe even four providers available. Some initial offers may seem tempting, but you have to consider the promotional rate compared to the regular rate. You will also want to see if the providers put any data caps on their customers. In today’s technological age, it is easy to go through several hundred gigabytes of data in a rather short period of time. It is important to skip taking the router as you can buy one on your own and avoid having to pay to rent it each month. Dishwasher Some apartments require you to pay the water bill, so this is something to take into consideration. It is important to calculate the water bill in with the rent to better compare other apartments. Asking for the average bill can help you narrow down your options using your budget on its own. But you will almost always have ways to improve the water efficiency of where you live. It is ideal to find an apartment that has a dishwasher, which is the clear winner with water savings when compared to hand washing. Floor Level Low floors and high floors have their advantages with temperature being a major factor in both. A bottom floor apartment will not get as warm as the upper floor, so it is easier to keep cool. This is perfect for when you are looking for a place to live in a climate that does not get that cold. On the other hand, a top floor apartment is a huge plus for anyone living in an area where it frequently reaches freezing temperatures. Compare the potential energy costs and difference in rent to get a better idea of the best value. Whether it is a simple or complex detail, looking for ways to save money before renting an apartment is ideal as it will prevent you from getting into a situation in which you have to spend heavily. Click here to find apartments for rent or do an online...
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If you are planning on getting your home on the market, there are a few updates you can do yourself over a weekend. With a little elbow grease and creativity, there are  DIY projects that anyone can complete. Here are four weekend projects you should take on before putting your home up for sale. 1. A Fresh Coat of Paint A great way to unify the look of the interior of your home is with a fresh coat of paint. This is especially true if you have rooms with bright or unorthodox colors that might be too extreme for the masses. It is a good idea to go with a white, gray, or beige color throughout your home. This will also ensure that your walls are clean and can brighten up your overall space. 2. Clean out the Garage and Shed When people come to view your home, they are going to want to see all parts of this, including storage option. This will include closets and attics, but outdoor spaces such as sheds and garages as well. Storage can be a huge appeal, and if yours is currently filled to the brim with junk, it will be hard for prospective buyers to see the potential. If you just have too much stuff, it might be worth it to keep your things at a storage facility while your home is on the market. 3. Update the Yard While you might be busy putting a lot of attention into the interior of your home, don’t forget about your curb appeal. If your lawn is dry or is dying, you might want to bring in mulch that will cover this with a nice, rich color. Lining your front walkway with potted plants or flowers can make this inviting without having to do any actual landscaping. If your space is overgrown, a good clear cut can make a huge difference as well. 4. Change up all Curtains and Blinds If your home lets in a lot of summer heat or winter cold, you may have combatted this in a functional way with heavy curtains or blinds. When getting your home ready to sell, the exact opposite is recommended. Letting in more light will make your home feel more welcoming and spacious. Spend a weekend pulling down all of your existing window covers and either leave windows uncovered or replace with translucent drapes. If your real estate agent has some ideas specific to your property that can quickly spruce this up, be sure to take their advice to heart. The best way to appeal to a wide audience of prospective homebuyers is to have a clean, bright, uncluttered space. This way home buyers can better see the potential your home brings to the table. Contact a business, such as Gavigan Homes, to put your house up for sale....
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During an open house, dozens of people can trek through your home. Unfortunately, this does not mean you will get offers on your home. To improve the chances that you receive an offer, here are eight ways you can prepare your home for an open house.  Stick with a white décor in bathrooms. If possible, all of the décor in the bathroom, including the shower curtains and towels, needs to be white. The white makes the room appear brighter and cleaner.  Remove your personal items. Even if you and your family are still living in the home, you need to remove personal items, such as photos. The items make it difficult for buyers to see themselves living there. Hire a landscaper. Before the potential buyers see the inside of your home, they will see the exterior. If your lawn is in poor condition and the exterior is in need of paint or repairs to the shutters, buyers could keep going.   Hang mirrors. Replacing family photos on the walls with artwork might seem like a good move, but it is not. Art is subjective and buyers could be turned off by what you have on display. By hanging mirrors instead, you can make your rooms seem larger. Keep the countertops clear. The countertops in your kitchen and bathrooms can help sell your home. If the countertops are cluttered, the actual space can appear to be limited. By removing everything, you give a more accurate representation of the available space.  Turn on the lights. Most buyers are not looking for small, cramped rooms. If the rooms in your home are small, you need to turn on the lights in each room. The lights help the room appear to be brighter and larger than they actually are.  Do not go overboard on staging. Staging can help sell a home, but going too far can make it appear to be cluttered. Rely on your realtor’s advice to find the right balance when staging your home. Walk through with the realtor. If there are any other changes that need to be made that can spotlight your home for potential buyers, you realtor will spot them. Ideally, you should do the walkthrough at least a week before the open house so that you can properly prepare.  The right preparations for open house can sell your home. Work with your realtor to ensure you are ready before the big day. If you’d like more information on how to sell your home, contact some realtors in your area for...


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Rio Mesa High School will present its 50th anniversary celebration with festivities at 6:30 p.m. Fri., Sept. 25 at the Elmont Michaelson Stadium at John Reardon Field, and Sat., Sept. 26 at the Rio Mesa pool, 545 Central Ave., Oxnard.
The events on Saturday will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., with an optional barbecue lunch from noon to 2 p.m. at $15 and a school tour at 1 p.m.
Smoking and alcohol are not allowed on campus.
Lunch should be preordered. Mail checks to Rio Mesa Alumni Assoc., 70 Daily Drive, Ste. 139, Camarillo, CA 93010, or visit www.riomesaalumni.org.
For more information, email spartanalums@gmail.com.


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Are you ready to “recall the elegance and glamour of court society”?
The unique gathering brings together thousands of people, all dressed from head to toe in white, for an elegant, outdoor dinner. Guests bring their own white chairs and folding tables and white tablecloths, as well as their own picnic baskets with self-catered dinners packed inside.
And here’s the kicker: In flash-mob style, the location of the event remains secret until just minutes before the dinner starts.
Last year’s Diner en Blanc ended up taking place at Jack Poole Plaza adjacent the Vancouver Convention Centre. 1,200 people turned out for the sold-out event. The evening started with everyone waving their white napkins, according to Mia Stainsby, who reported on the event for the Vancouver Sun. Several hours later, it ended with guests lighting up sparklers to illuminate the night sky. Among the more unusual outfits worn by attendees were white tuxedos, white togas and even a white flying nun ensemble.
Tickets for this year’s Diner en Blanc ($30 per person; $35 with bus transport) go on sale some time this week. (Like many aspects of Diner en Blanc, ticket sales are shrouded in mystery and a bit of confusion.) The good news is that organizers have expanded the event to accommodate 2,500 guests this year. The bad news is there are already 12,000 people registered on the waiting list.
Did you attend Diner en Blanc last year?  Am I missing something?
I believe the ticket price includes sparklers and other items.’s entertainment, lighting, music/PA systems etc …as well as, yes, the sparklers.…it’s just a chance to have fun in a very different setting and grouping of people and enjoy the company of.


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EXPLAINER: NaIt has grappled with many doubts about its purpose in the post-Cold-War world. Yet it has expanded greatlare knocking at the door . Why do countries want to join Nato, and what does it take to become a member? The core attraction is Article 5 of the Washington treaty, Nato’s founding document, which sets out the mutual-defence promise: “”. This is often taken as a guarantee to defend militarily an ally under attack; in fact, a member is committed only to “assist” and … [Read more...] about What does it take to join Nato?


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Books Into Film from Royal Books, Inc.
The Cruel Tower (First Edition)
by Hartley, William B.
New York: Appleton-Century-Crofts, 1955. First Edition. First Edition. Basis for the 1956 film directed by Lew Landers, starring Steve Brodie, Charles McGraw, and Mari Blanchard Very Good plus in a Very Good plus dust jacket. Page edges faintly foxed. Jacket lightly soiled, with brief wear to the top edges and a small closed tear to the… Read more
Rough Sketch (First Edition)
NJohn Huston's 1949 film "We Were Strangers," starring Jennifer Jones and John Garfield. Scarce. Very Good in a Very Good dust jacket. Old cello tape at the fore-edge of the front and rear flaps, with corresponding cello tape on the front and rear pastedowns. Jacket lightly rubbed… Read more
Cockfighter (First Edition)
by Willeford, Charles
Chicago: Chicago Paperback House, 1962 Cover art by Cloutier. The beginning of Charles Willeford's second phase, turning away from bizarre crime fiction to focus on the hard-as-nails world of the cockfighting circuit. took an acting turn… Read more
Slayground (First UK Edition)
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Man, Woman and Sin (First UK Edition)
by Jepson, Edgar (novel); Jeanne Eagels, John Gilbert (starring)
London: The Readers Library, 1927. First UK Photoplay Edition. Photo-illustrated throughout with stills from the film. Based on the 1927 silent film directed by John Gilbert and starring Gilbert and Jeanne Eagels. Very Good plus in a Very Good dust jacket. Front hinge starting, with slightly bowed boards. Jacket is lightly toned to the spine and… Read more
Jules and Jim (First UK Edition)
by Roche, Henri-Pierre (novel); Francois Truffaut (director)
London: John Calder, 1963. First UK Edition, and first in English. Preceded by the 1953 French edition. Basis for Francois Truffaut's 1962 filmth the fore edge corners of the rear board very slightly bumped. Jacket is lightly foxed to the verso and rear… Read more
by Sondheim, Stephen (musical); Hugh Wheeler (book)
Zodiac (First Edition)
by Graysmith, Robert
New York: St. Martins/Marek, 1986. First Edition. First Edition. Basis for the 2007 Chloe Sevigny. Fine and unread in a Near Fine dust jacket.
The Looters: The Exciting and Violent Story of a Bank Robbery (First Edition)
by Reese, John
New York: Random House, 1968. First Edition. First Edition. Jacket variant with the author's name in pink on the jacket spine. Basis for the 1973 heist film "Charley Varrick,"u and Joe Don Baker. Near Fine in a Near Fine dust jacket. Toning along the top edges of… Read more
Whistle Stop (First Edition, inscribed by the author)
New York: Random House, 194vanka dear / Love and best wishes always / Maritta." The author's first book. Basis for the 1946 film noir directed by Leonide Moguy and starring George Raft and Ava Gardner. Near Fine in a Near Fine price-clipped dust… Read more
by Norris, Charles (author); Rockwell Kent (illustrator)
Garden City: Doubleday, Doran, 1930. First Edition. First Edition. Basis for the 1931 film directed by John M. Stahl. Included with the book is an extraordinary original bi-fold program for the April 17, 1931 Hollywood premiere of Stahl's film at the Carthay Circle Theatre in Los Angeles, printed in black and gold on lavender cardstock, styled to emulate the… Read more
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Question 1: How many columns can I run simultaneously with one vacuum chamber and fraction collector?
In principle, one can run up to four columns simultaneously with this fraction collector. To do this, one has to modify the test tube racks so that they advance one rack at a time (there are 17 six-position racks), rather than one position at a time. Furthermore, one has to modify the cover plate of the vacuum chamber, so that the four columns can drip simultaneously into four different test tubes. Although this is possible for small columns, it is not very practical for larger columns. The reason is that with this arrangement there are only 17 tubes for each column. If each of these tubes holds 10 ml effluent, then only 170 ml can be collected from each column before one needs to open the vacuum chamber to replace the filled tubes with empty ones. This is less than one pore volume for many columns filled with soil (note that the volume of one collected pore volume depends on the size of the column and its water content). Thus one has to open the vacuum chamber and replace the full test tubes frequently.


6. How to Install or Remove QSFP/QSFP+ Transceiver Module
step 1: Attach an ESD wrist strap to yourself and a properly grounded point on the chassis or the rack.
a. Immediately install the dust plug into the transceiver’s optical bore.
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› resource › UN funding cuts for peacekeeping have consequences for Ghana
Contributing personnel to UN peacekeeping has been central to Ghana’s foreign policy and essential in shaping the country’s security sector. However, with the police and military still facing considerable challenges at home, and with the prospect of funding for UN peacekeeping missions being cut, Ghana’s domestic stability might be affected.
Ghana has continuously made contributions to UN peacekeeping since the 1960s. Starting just three years after independence in 1957, and maintaining its role in peacekeeping throughout its many military coups, the country has served in over sixty missions across the world. Since the mid-1990s, UN peace-keeping has been increasingly dominated by African and Asian troop contributions. Reflecting this statistic, Ghana is ranked eighth on the list of contributing uniformed personnel, with a total of 2,744, comprising 292 police officers, 79 military experts and 2,328 troops of all ranks serving in nine of the UN’s current fourteen peacekeeping missions.
In all these considerations regarding the link between international peacekeeping and domestic security provision, one thing is clear: the future of UN peacekeeping is uncertain. This is all the more likely because Ghana’s involvement in UN peacekeeping is presented by policy-makers and politicians alike as one of the centrepieces of the country’s foreign policy.
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3 thoughts on "4.5 Months with the Bean"
I'm so excited for y'all. The next generation of campers is on its way!
Congratulations!I think you sound as though you are having a boy…I only say that because I have one girl already and pregnant with my second and I just found out it's a Boy!Pregnancy has been so different and much easier than my first. I'm due the end of July so just a little ahead of you!😊 Exciting!


So, I don't write a lot about infertility here and my experience with it. No particular reason really, it's just not a part of my life now, and hasn't been since I started this blog. I mean sure.......
Georgia would not be mine had I gotten pregnant. And sure, it's easy to say, "but you would still have a baby--and you wouldn't even know the difference--you'd have a baby."
But I know that there is no way to know what you learn through a situation ahead of time. Sure, you can read other people's accounts, you can talk to friends you know that have gone through it, you can talk to specialists, and you can try and force yourself to believe it's okay. But.......
We're this beaming light of failed fertility treatments, drugs that don't work, and the ultimate last resort........adoption. We represent this heavy decision of, "should we keep trying or give up?" we make people face that gut wrenching internal conflict that poses the question, "can I really be okay with raising a child that is not biologically mine?
I write a lot about adoption and I know it comes across like butterflies and rainbows and fairy dust. And now......four years into it.....most days I honestly feel like that. But, I'm honest.......
It was a big step. It was scary to make that first phone call. I wasn't even convinced that I wanted to go through with the adoption until the night we got a phone call from our social worker telling us that a set of prospective parents wanted to meet us (eight weeks before Georgia was born). I cried after every single one of our adoption education classes at the agency we'd chosen--I hated those classes and they made me angry that we were even in this position; it wasn't fair. I remember almost becoming physically angry when I heard a story about someone letting their daughter be a flower girl in her birth mom's wedding; it smacked of irresponsibility and unhealthy boundaries. I got to a place that I was honestly okay if Chris and I never had children. The idea of adoption was too hard. It felt......as I said above.........
Overnight I stepped quietly across that invisible line. Where on one side you're trying to get pregnant with all that you have (literally) and you share a deep camaraderie with every other woman doing it with you, and on the other side you've become a symbol of last resorts, lost hopes, broken dreams, and the fleeting thoughts you, "adoption's not for me."
But I'm here now. I'm way here. And it's kind of like another pair of pink shoes. I didn't know it was the route my map would take me. But baby........I am over the moon that it did. It's like discovering the best little local place to eat along the scenic route that I never would have found otherwise....but once you've been there i....


Paul Ryan Just Made His First Foray Into Foreign Policy Issues And Hammered Obama On China
Aug. 16, 2012, 12:06 PM
Vice presidential nominee Paul
Ryan just made his first foray into foreign-policy
issues on the campaign trail, slamming President
Barack Obama on Chinese intellectual property
theft and currency manipulation.
Ryan's focus on foreign-policy issues is significant
because of his lack of experience in the field, something that
Democrats have been quick to attack since his addition to the
ticket. In his speech Thursday, Ryan called China a currency
manipulator, and accused Obama of doing nothing to stop
it. "He
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In 2000, Ryan voted "yes" on
United States, joining most Republicans and a large number of
Democrats, too. But today, he said China is no longer "playing by
the rules." In July, Obama  challenging
Chinese tariffs on American-made vehicles. He immediately
campaigned on the issue in Ohio, where the auto industry looms
large. More:
"[China] is treating him like a doormat."


In the banner headline article of last week (“Violence Erupts in DC” January 7, 2020), the editors quoted verbatim a number of senators and congressmen who spoke unequivocally about the “dark day” of the “anarchist mobs violently swarming the Capitol.” Earlier in the article, the editors wrote that “both President Trump and President-elect Biden called for the crowds to disperse.” I was taken aback that both men were spoken about in the same sentence, as if to imply that their words to the American people were identical, when nothing was further from the truth. Biden, who spoke a mere two hours after the storming of the Capitol, called itTrump, on the other hand, resisted calls by politicians from both parties to condemn the attack, before finally giving a videotaped speech much later. His words and tone lacked any sign of indignation and were instead, lukewarm. Whether one believes that Trump incited the crowds to storm the Capitol or not, at the very least, as phave addressed the nation immediately, and unequivocally and forcefully condemned the attack.


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Out of the 600 pictures I took this weekend, this is one of my favorites. During PreGame, Bullet & the Spirit Rider run through the center of the OSU Band. I was lucky enough to be on the back sideline as they made their way back off the field.
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Road Managers are an important part of the band that are often overlooked. This is a shot of Monty Peliti (JB&S road manager) doing extra duties as guitar tech at The Dream Theater in Tahlequah, OK
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This one was also taken at Civitan Park in the same session as the ones below. I had read somewhere about varying the focal length of the lens while the shutter was open, and this was my first attempt.
Date Taken: August 15, 2005


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Iris functions in much the same way as a VCR, recording communications data traveling across your network and playing it back at a later time (or in real time). In fact, you can actually take traffic captured in one area of your network and play it back in another to verify service levels. Thisr SLA’s are within agreed-upon parameters or if applications in development are working properly.
With Iris’s ability to monitor network traffic, you’ll be able to proactively recognize - and take steps to eliminate - suspicious or non-compliant behavior before it can become a problem. You can also identify potential performance issues - such as bandwidth abuses, hacker attack damage and more - and take steps to resolve them before they can result in major downtime for your users.
Despite its highly sophisticated functioning, Iris was designed to be the easiest-to-operate network traffic analyzer on the market. Iris paints such a clear and precise picture of the integrity of your network, you’ll always be one step ahead of the problems.
Iris is a product of eEye Digital Security products. A global company with offices in the US and throughout Europe, eEye is recognized by the IT community as a research powerhouse. In fact, the company’s team of security experts is singularly responsible for generating a number of advisories regarding potentially catastrophic security issues (such as the Code Red worm) that they have personally discovered. Along with Iris, eEye’s product line includes Retina, a network vulnerability scanner. </s> 1GPN Corp., a US based online computer game company, produces and publish“Ragnesis Online”.
1GPN was founded in 2006 and remains a closely held, private company. In 2008, 1GPN established “Golden Worlds”, a subsidiary with offices in Ukraine and Russia to market Ragnesis and other entertainment products throughout Russia and the CIS with an eye towards co-branding opportunities and to actively seek out innovative Russian game concepts and properties to develop/market to an international audience.
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Telefilm Canada, through the Canada New Media Fund (CNMF) provides financial, promotional and guidance support for Canadian game developers. The CNMF supports nt, enabling companies that produce interactive digital cultural works to nk Services has launched the 23rd Annual Game Developers Conference (GDC). The GDC returns to San Francisco’s Moscone Center March 23-27, 2009. It is a week of learning, networking, and inspiration as over 18,000 developers convene to further the digital entertainment industry. The GDC hosts top sessions, panels, roundtables and keynotes from select speakers worldwide. Evening events include the 11th annAdding to the improved navigation and networking opportunities this year is


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Lawyers.com Find a US Lawyer New Jersey Edison Daryl L. Zaslow Blogs Personal Injury NEW JERSEY WRONGFUL DEATH LAWYERS REPORT: NEW STUDY FOCUSES ON DANGERS OF ENERGY DRINKS
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According to information contained in The Detroit News commentary, caffeine overdose can happen when an adult consumes more than 400 mg. in a 24 hour period. A typical cup of coffee contains less than 200 mg. of caffeine, while a Monster energy drink can contain as much as 400 mg. in one container.
As sales continue to rise, so do lawsuits filed against manufacturers of energy drinks. A wrongful deathis scheduled to begin in April, 2015, following the death of a 15 year old male who consumed Monster energy drinks each day for three years before succumbing to its effects. Another lawsuit was recently filed by the widow of a man who drank one energy drink a day during the two weeks preceding his death. She claims that the Monster Beverage Corporation falsely advertises its extra strength product as being safe and doesn’t include warnings on possible dangers linked to the amount of caffeine contained in the beverage.
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As with the Echo and the Home, Apple's speaker will likely support third-party services and apps, allowing it to perform a wide range of tasks. It will also serve as a HomeKit hub.
Inventec, the company that manufactures Apple's AirPods, is said to be manufacturing the speaker, which has, as was previously reported, been tested in the homes of Apple employees for several months.


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"ctor----d ... That the Pyongyang-Damascus-Tehran nuclear axis went undetected and unacknowledged for so long is an intelligence failure of the highest magnitude. It represents a plain unwillingness to allow hard truths to overcome well-entrenched policy views disguised as intelligence findings. ... Key IC agencies made two arguments in 2003 against the possibility of a clandestine Syrian nuclear weapons program. First, they argued that Syria lacked ustain such a program. Second, they said that Syriafund a program. ... The intelligence that did exist--which I thought warranted a close observation of Syria, at a minimum--that IC. I. ... Uncovering the North Korean reactor in Syria was a grave inconvenience for the Bush administration. It enormously complicated both the failing six-party talks on North Korea and the EU-3's diplomatic efforts with Iran, whichso actively supported. ... Such dialogue allows Iran to conceal its true intentions and activities under the camouflage of negotiations, just as it has done for the past six years with the EU-3. What's more, Iran will see it as confirmation of US weakness and evidence that its polcies are succeeding", my emphasis, John Bolton at the WSJ, 21 March 2009.
"In a meeting Thursday at the Journal us that 'there is a leadership in Israel that is not going to tolerate' a nuclear Iran. Tehran's atomic designs, he said, were a matter of 'life or death' for the Jewish state. ... The Admiral was also clear about Iran's challenge to the US. 'I think we've got a problem now. ... I think the Iranians are on a path to building nuclear weapons.' For the time his counsel is diplomacy, noting that 'Even in the darkest hours of the Cold War we talked to the Soviets.' But, he added, 'we don't have a lot of time'," my emphasis, Editorial at the WSJ, 6 April 2009.
" ... Tstrations place's proactive strategy, and to Washington's refusal to recognize it. ... It was a ruse. Iranian officials were as insincere w Iranian officials now acknowledge that Tehran invested the benefits reaped into its nuclear program. ... When Mr. Obama declared on April 5 that 'All countries can access peaceful nuclear energy,' e,' '," Michael Rubin at the WSJ, 13 April 2009.
I agree with Bolton. I have no confidence in our intelligence establishment at all. It says what it's told.
Welcome aboard Mullen. I concluded this about five years ago. Have I access to better intelligence that you do?
Iran's press is more accurate than our State Department.
Labels: Government Deception, Middle East, Military Affairs, US Government Policy


In this short note, I outline where my research is going at the first of the year supporting ideas about why a "strong economy" is negative for this housing market; houses are far "more expensive" today then from 2003-2007 (i.e., "affordability" much worse); and how everybody has been "fooled by stimulus" and unprecedented monetary policy, yet again.
This housing market is "resetting" right now; for the third time in six years. It might look and feel a little different, but as I detail in this note, it's not really different this time around.


Sublimation is a subconscious process whereby certain negative urges are converted into positive behavior. Let’s understand the concept in greater detail.
Consider what would happen if you were to become enraged. One method to deal with these sensations is to have an emotional outburst, but such outbursts can be damaging. You might end up with ruined relationships and a reputation as a hothead, for example.
Rather than fleeing in a rage, is it better to turn your enraged feelings into physical activity, such as cleaning your house? You might scour your kitchen and bathrooms angrily for a few hours.
When your frustration fades, you are left with a positive result: a spotless home. This is one example of how sublimation can help people change evil urges into less harmful and even productive behaviors.
Freud viewed human personality as comprised of three essential parts: the id, the ego, and the superego . The Id follows the pleasure principle. It is what wants instant gratifications.
The superego follows the moral principle. It is in charge of weighing things on moral grounds. Thats why the id and the superego are always in conflict with each other. Thats where the ego comes along to solve their conflicts.
The ego is based on the reality principle. It listens to both the ego and the superego and solves their conflicts realistically. We can say that what the ego does is that it reduces the anxiety created by the conflicts of id and ego. Thats why the ego is always playing a mediating role during all psychological defense mechanisms, including sublimation.
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Summary: Sublimation
Defense mechanisms typically aren’t inherently good or bad. The distinction comes in based on how they affect our lives. In general, redirecting the energy from impulses that could be harmful is a good thing because it can benefit its important to note that redirecting may cause its own problems, too. Constantly rerouting frequent feelings of anger can defend you from harming yourself, others, or your relationships, but it wont help you get to the root of why youre so often feeling this way. Or, consider the act of funneling frustration, sadness, or stress into exercise. While building an exercise routine , overdoing it can lead to the opposite effects: injury, obsessiveness, or even neglect of other areas of life.
WhAccording to Freuds psychoanalytic theory, defense mechanisms help the ego defend against the primitive, aggressive, or sexual urges of the id.
Other times, however, a therapist may observe that particular habits and patterns signal that sublimation is at play. The therapist may use that observation to discuss the patients emotions and experiences, and explore if it would be beneficial to address sublimated emotions more directly.
Sublimation is the need of the hour! Yes it is.
No man is an island. We all live together and have to keep in mind that our actions and reaction to certain actions, may hurt others.
Thus, the unconscious mind develops styles that tend to keep out the negativity and enhances productivity.
It is significantly important to control the urges so that the person does not act in an unfitting manner that can later cause guilt, trauma or distress.
Converting emotions for better adjustment and overall well being is also called sublimation.
If we give in to our anger, aggression and unwanted or unacceptable urges, then the relationships we are in might be wrecked.
People might not want to be a part of a group where we are, or would not want to have relations with us or do any business.
Plus sublimation also gives us an edge as to the quality of work that can be done.
More intense the emotion, more rigorous will the person indulge in the sublimed activity.
History has shown that the used sublimation as a defense mechanism.
We can see how their work displays their strong emotions, thus making their pieces into masterpieces.
This shows that sublimation propels creativity into action.
Even when the negativity dies down, the person is not left with guilt but with a positive frame of mind.
Sublimation makes the individual transform frustrations into productivity.
Someone with excessive sexual desires that put them in danger takes up running.
Sullivan understood that sublimation in psychology was far more complicated than Freud believed. The substitution for negative emotions into positive behaviour might not be exactly what we want. Nor might is completely satisfy us, but, in a civilised society, of which we must take part, it is our only recourse.
The ability to control our impulses is what allows us to function well together in relationships and as a society. For our own well-being, though, its best to do this in a healthy way. This is where the guidance of a mental health professional may be useful. For instance, a therapist can help you examine where potentially problematic impulses may be coming from and craft strategies for sublimation or other ways to handle them. If certain impulses are causing symptoms of anxiety or depression, they may be able to help you identify and manage those as well.
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First developed by Sigmund Freud, the psychoanalytic theory behind sublimation sees personality as primarily comprising three components: id, ego, and super ego. These unconscious psychological defenses help a person reduce anxiety from socially unacceptable sexual impulses or other harmful feelings.
The id: This is first to form and becomes a source of a persons libido or the energy that drives a persons behavior. It is basic, primitive, and is the driving force behind a persons urges and desires many of which would be socially unacceptable if acted upon.
The ego: This part of a persons personality develops later in childhood. It reigns in the id, forcing it to conform to societal norms. Desires and urges are channeled into more acceptable outlets to help a person better come to terms with those needs.-modeling  with techniques from Hypnosis, NLP, Metaphor Therapy and Mindfulness.
PSYCHOLOGY FLASHCARD 2: WHAT IS SUBLIMATION?
Anger is a very negative emotion and leads to verbal or physical aggression.
When the mind sublimates, it will convert anger into a constructive activity.
This activity might be vigorous and responsible for releasing that pent up frustration that otherwise cannot be discharged through display of anger.
Instead of venting out as an aggressive outburst a person might go for a run or a jog or take up a sport, like tennis or swimming.
This enables them to divert their negativity towards the positive.
Sexual urges are always unacceptable in all religions and most of the societies around the world.
Mostly they are hidden or camouflaged with others emotions.
Especially if these urges are outside of marriage they are considered immoral.
Sexual urges, though, are responsible for relationships and propagation of new life.
They use their pent up physical urge into a healthy routine.
Another typical example of sublimation is the conversion of inappropriate urges into useful, menial tasks that, lets be honest, may otherwise never get done. Instead of being unfaithful to your partner, you pull the weeds out of your flower-beds. Rather than obsessively micro-manage your children, you purge and re-organise all of your belongings.
We are under the control of many impulses and urges during most of our waking hours throughout our lives. Some of these urges and impulses are what we want, while others are what we dont want.
A defense mechanism is a psychological operation operating at an unconscious level to save us from anxiety-provoking thoughts and feelings.
Uma is a widowed womans boyfriend and suddenly feels attracted to the young man.
What Uma is doing here is that she is using the defence mechanism of sublimation.
simplest example would be, a boy whoant express it he plays violent video games. Now, this is definitely helping him in a way, however, er it is a possibility that Umas daughter eventually may object to hea purpose but in the long run, it can have the potential to create complications.


I had major surgery 6 years ago. An army of fibroid tumors camped out in my uterus and stayed for a number of years until I figured out how to find insurance to pay for the very expensive surgery needed to remove them. I had just adopted my son Justice so there was a bit of irony in the midst of that season for sure. I was deeply relieved that the scare to my childbearing ability was saved by finally having that surgery and finding a great doctor who did an amazing job saving my uterus. I recovered like a champ and forged ahead in the hope for my future. Waiting for God to bring along a spouse can be kind of like waiting for rain to hit the Death Valley Desert!(Can I get an AMEN from all the single women?
The beauty of it all is that with every turn there is a statement of faith waiting to be sounded out. I'd wish I chosen to trust God more in my youth. I guess in many ways, I did. Some forms of trust though are corners we find ourselves backed into. The hilarity is that most of those corners I even prayed to find myself in!Trust God that I just had the flu!By 'Yeah, I'"The day that sucked big time."
My first DIVE school of 2011 started 4 days later. I had scheduled the surgery for the day after the school ended. As my students were flying in my doctor called to tell me that I had to go into surgery immediately!The scare for cancer heightened by a ready to rupture ovary!Superwoman that I am had to fight confusion and turn my situation into a teaching tool. My friend Jenn Johnson was coming in as our guest speaker and I called her to tell her that the week was going to be a doozey!
There were hilarious moments I apparently had while on some awesome medication and I guess felt the need to witness and encourage the nurses to never give up on their dreams. I loved hearing that about myself have felt such abundance in God. The test results came back completely benign and cancer free. That relief breath-taking. Yet, I left without one thing I had loved most about being a girl. I was no longer worthy of saying I had a womb. I was now truly barren. I pondered for hours the years of feeling that Isaiah 54 was my scripture to teach. How do we sing like we have something when we do not?How many women's events did I teach that in?How many songs did I write about the barren womb becoming whole and productive?
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My up hill journey now is to live with what God allowed. How do I do that?Trust. There will be days I long for a do-over and those that I will not think much about it. There will also be days I will call Jenn Johnson and have her pray for me in faith for a new uterus just cuz God can!There will be many days I simply just praise the Lord. Mostly though, I will walk on, finish the race (cancer free I might add)!


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Mr Webster said: “I don’t accept the word “rave” — what happened was breaking and entering and causing criminal damage.
“They know who the organisers are and have got to make a stand and have a serious presence in this area.
Mr Webster said Marlborough Gleeson would be investing in making the units more secure, including appointing security guards.


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But some of it can be very artistic some of it can be very practical." Even in that future, however, humans need to make choices: "You can decide to give a programme access to your contacts and your address book and it can suggest birthday presents, and know what you've already bought," says Sir Tim. "But everything becomes my initiative." Unfortunately, it often sounds as though the best ideas are those with the least human involvement: "Don't think about me using my data, think about a really smart really powerful computer using my data with some interesting apps," says Sir Tim. "My machine talking to a hospital, saying 'I don't know if you know but he's not doing so much exercise - is that ok? The Army contract for ENIAC was signed on June 5, 1943 with . Yes, the military also had old computers, just like my Commodore was old...but they weren't related...no tubes in my commodore, that was different technology altogether than a military monster computer with vacuum tubes...mechanical relays...ta dah...


One of the multitude of cool things about being the only global hyper puissant (the only one of her kind - ever!) is - everybody wants your goodies de guerre!
"...Stepping up -- or "burden sharing," as military types like to call it -- is the theory that arming allies with U.S. weapons will lighten the load for U.S. troops. There is a belief in the region that the U.S. is gradually disengaging (yeah let's just see how well that works out).
lol what a laugh. American manufactures are junk. Comparing American weapons to European weapons is like comparing Ford and GMC to BMW and Mercedes. Ill keep my Heckler and Kock, AK-47, Baretta thank you. I want my Augusta Westland, Dassault, and anything Eurocopter makes over its American counterparts. Boeing cant get a plane off the ground and Airbus is dominating the new market. When i was in college I went to a Boeing symposium, the new 787 is coming out next year. Its still not out, delay after delay. Third quarter 2012 now.e no clue what you are commenting about.


Some kids don't require fancy technical gadgets like hand-held videogames, Ipods, Ipads, camera-phones, or even fidget-spinners to be happy. Some are content with just rolling along an old rubber tire they found somewhere with a stick. This kid looks genuinely happier than any I see in real life in *my* town!


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mbhunter presents The most important thing you can do for your job posted at mbhunter. A good reminder for anyone who grumbles about their job regularly.. I have done a tiny bit of selling but it’s always been business-to-business selling rather than trying to sell to individuals; Mark has a good idea why everyone should at least attempt sales.
Phil for Humanity presents Everyone has a Boss posted at Phil for Humanity. Most of us even have more than a single boss. This is a fact of life that no one can escape.
Carrie presents The lucky 7: Lessons in entrepreneurship, courtesy of my father posted at Our Common Cents. Entrepreneurial mindsets do teach people not to rely on the supposedly-safe paycheck, and I think that does help in their financial lives, as well.ll Not Die. The biggest obstacle to achieving your goal is usually (unfortunately) you.
TheLifeLessTraveled presents How to Start Your Dream Company, Founders of Fred Flare Share Their Story posted at The Life Less Traveled. That’s a good point; don’t just think about starting a company, think about starting your DREAM company.


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We finally dived into our planned Stone Age topic, today, after attending a sports meet this morning. Group meets are fun but we need really engaging activities to reignite study interest afterwards. We started with the K&W of a Stone… Continue Reading →
Magic Tree House rocks! Another chapter of Dinosaurs Before Dark*, this morning, plus comprehension questions. It’s appealing enough for everyone (although I have to differentiate marking criteria). Before and after break, we got through a mammoth amount of science. Topics of the… Continue Reading →
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Half an hour of guided reading (yay for Stink books*) and one page of our SPAG workbooks were accomplished with minimum fuss. We were slightly derailed by our Maths workbooks, which have apparently descended to “most hated” status. After a short… Continue Reading →


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Are you thinking about remodeling or moving your kitchen? Here are some tips on the things you'll need to keep in mind to make sure it's a success.
If you’re planning to remodel your home, you may be thinking of moving and relocating your kitchen too. Even though it’s a little complicated with a lot of aspects to bear in mind, it doesn’t mean that it’s impossible. The main issue is that not all of the areas in your home will be able to accommodate your new kitchen.
This happens for a number of reasons. As such, there’s a list oremodel.
Also, you’llthat’ll require a certain level of work to make a kitchen remodel or move happen. This includes running cables through your roof or walls. As a result, you may have to remove some of your roof or ceiling tiles. Although this is a bit inconvenient, the end result will be worth it!
To help you, we’re going to give you some guidelines on everything you need to keep in mind before moving or remodeling your kitchen.
First and before you begin making any changes, you’ll need to find out what kinds of licenses (if any) you’ll need to start the project. To do this, go to your local town hall and ask. This can differ depending on the state, county, and city that you live in.
By doing this, you’ll know if you need to obtain a license, what documents you’ll need to give them and what the license will cost.
inimum measurements for your kitchen. This is defined by building regulations, standards, and norms. This also depends on the area you’re living in.
Finally, therlive in a building with other apartments or homes. Even though the work isn’t going to affect any shared areas, you should let the owner of the building or the community know if you’re going to change the structure of your home. If you don’t, they might be able to bring a complaint against you.
When it comes to remodeling or moving your kitchen, you shouldn’t forget about cold and hot water pipes, drains, and any chimneys either.
When considering water pipes, you should keep their current placement in mind. This will let you seal them off without any major problem or issue.
Think about all of your appliances in the kitchen that have drains, such as sinks and dishwashers. The same thing happens in bathrooms with the sink, toilet, and shower.
You need to hook up your new drain to the nearest main drain. To do this, the pipes need to go through your walls and floors. Obviously, the fewer pipes you have to lay, the better, but these types of sanitary fixtures are necessary.
You also need to think about your heater and gas connection for your hot water. This is important for providing hot water or heating safely and efficiently. This is the same process for your extraction pipes. Don’t overlook these important aspects and be sure to include them in the cost of your move or remodel, as they can drive up the cost.
Without a doubt, it’s better to let a team of professionals work on this projectan idea of the most feasible ways to remodel or move your kitchen.
The final consideration means that you need to remember that the kitchen is usually where you find the most electrical outlets in your home. Keep in mind the sockets you’ll need for the oven, microwave, stove, fridge, dishwasher, and so on.
Also, you’ll need to pay attention to the current building standards and regulations at each stage of your project. home that needs to have the electrical wiring completely changed.
As you’ve seen, remodeling or moving your kitchen is something that takes time and could be expensive. So, it’s best to stay calm, think everything through logically and hire professionals to help youmake everything a little easier.


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@article{Smolen2017, abstract = {The study tested a hypothesis, based on the cog- nitive dissonance theory, that not only stimulus and re- sponse conflicts, as studied to date on the grounds of the influential conflict monitoring theory of human self-con- trol, but also semantic incompatibility between complex cognitive representations, can mobilize such self-control. In two experiments, we applied a realistic task (simulated web feed), and manipulated the amount of semantic con- flict (contradictory text messages), as well as the amount of tempting distractors (jokes and erotic pictures) that were supposed to be ignored. Experiment 1 demonstrated that semantic conflict mobilized self-control, as evidenced by participants better ignoring distraction. Experiment 2 showed that semantic conflict yielded the self-control de- pletion effect, analogous to the effects caused by a prolonged resistance to distraction, most probably because it mobilized self-control. The results extend the conflict monitoring theory, by implying that the detection of cog- nitive dissonance between incoming messages can also serve to regulate the strength of self-control.}, author = {Tomasz Smolen and Adam Chuderski}, doi = {10.1007/s12144-017-9594-8}, issn = {1046-1310}, journal = {Current Psychology}, keywords = {Semantic conflict,Cognitive dissonance,Self-contro,cognitive dissonance,motivation,self-control,self-control depletion,semantic conflict}, publisher = {Current Psychology}, title = {{Semantic Conflict Mobilizes Self-Control in a Realistic Task}}, url = {}, year = {2017} }