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Transgender activists will never accept blame for the regrets, suffering of detransitioners
Now they're arguing that If it weren't for those who oppose gender ideology, there would be no de-transitioners, and everyone would be happy.
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(LifeSiteNews) — For several years now, the consensus among conservatives, moderates, and a certain portion of old guard leftists (such as the radical feminists) has been that the transgender movement will eventually run out of steam — that at some point, nature will angrily assert herself and the trend will be over. The transgender movement — at least as it pertains to minors — will end in a flurry of malpractice lawsuits, scrambling scientists, and a repudiation of the extremes of gender ideology by the mainstream. When it is all over, many predict, we will see transgenderism as the worst crime backed by the scientific community since the eugenics movement, condemned by the mutilated boys and girls left in its wake.
That might very well be the case, and there are good indications that these predictions may play out. Hundreds of families are banding together to sue the National Health Service's gender clinic in the United Kingdom. An 18-year-old de-transitioner in the U.S. is suing the surgeon who mutilated her. Other de-transitioners are telling their stories publicly and calling on lawmakers to take action against the practices that left them with permanent physical damage. Legislators in some American states have heeded that call and passed laws; a backlash has begun in some European countries, as well. Those who are optimistic that the transgender movement will inevitably fail have good reason to believe that their hopes are coming to pass.
READ: Renowned psychiatrist debunks 'deeply flawed' research pushing genital mutilation of children
But as I noted in an interview and several columns a couple of years ago, there is another way this might play out. LGBT activists could simply say that the phenomenon of "de-transitioners" is due to society's opposition to gender ideology — and that those who have begun to detransition had those doubts planted in their mind by the opposition of parents, or Christians, or anyone else who dares to suggest that changing sexes is either a bad idea or downright impossible. In this scenario, the very people who have been warning about the irreversible damage and the devastating fallout from the transgender movement will be blamed for that fallout. If it weren't for those who oppose gender ideology, there would be no de-transitioners, and everyone would be happy.
As it turns out, they're already working on that narrative. From a LSN report this week:
A left-wing study conducted in the Netherlands attempts to dismiss people who regret their attempts to "transition" to the opposite sex by claiming that they do so because of "internalized transphobia."
The study, published last month in MDPI (Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute) as part of the organization's "Special Issue on LGBTQI+ Health," focuses on "identifying coping strategies" used by those who pursue cross-sex hormones and surgeries as they try to "transition" to the opposite sex.
Based on the experiences of 19 participants, the five researchers claimed that dissatisfaction with medical "gender transition" is a "maladaptive" coping mechanism grounded in so-called "internalized transphobia." They stated that the "increased number of stressors transgender [sic] individuals experience" can be categorized as either "distal (e.g., discrimination)" or "proximal (e.g., internalized transphobia)."
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The radical LGBT agenda infiltrating the Catholic Church is persecuting another brave priest, who now desperately needs your help to speak on his behalf.
Fr. Joachim Wernersbach has been SUSPENDED by his abbot of the Benedictine Tholey Abbey for preaching against gender ideology and the heterodox Synodal Way — pushed by Pope Francis and the German Synod of Bishops.
Fr. Wernersbach is also suspended from performing pastoral activists in the surrounding parish, and is being subject to "an ecclesiastical investigation."
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Pro-life and pro-family priests around the world are being silenced and cancelled, while pro-LGBT activists get hand-written letters from the Pope, like Fr. James Martin.
Fr. Wernersbach simply reiterated Catholic teaching in his Christmas homily: "You hear about gender and transgender, transhumanism and reproductive health, wokeness and LGBTQ, diversity and identity. Of multiple genders and gender reassignment, plus this devastating new understanding of revelation from the Synodal Way," he said.
"My dear friends, even the terms are absolutely disturbing. They all have one thing in common: they lack beauty, they lack coherence, and they lack naturalness. They are not aligned, not in harmony with the inconceivably beautiful Divine Order."
For this denunciation of anti-Catholic trends, Fr. Wernersbach has been suspended by his own abbot. The entire homily has also been removed from YouTube.
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READ: Canadian public schools are indoctrinating kids in transgender insanity without parental consent
To make the case that cultural dissidents who reject the transgender movement are responsible for the crimes perpetrated by that movement, LGBT activists need studies and "science" to prove that sex change regret is the fault not of those who encouraged and facilitated these treatments but those who opposed those treatments. And what of those de-transitioners who are telling their stories in very different terms and speaking for themselves? They are simply erased from the very body of work that activists use to make their blood libel:
Despite the reports of clearly regretting their decisions to permanently change their physical appearance, the researchers never refer to these feelings as genuine regret or remorse. Rather, they are categorized as the result of "stereotypical images" and "focusing on gender-incongruent characteristics" based in transphobia against themselves.
"Thoughts that reflect internalized transphobia were also repeatedly observed," the study continues. "Some participants described internalized negative attitudes towards other transgender individuals in general, and/or towards being transgender themselves. This included internalized disapproval towards transgender individuals, uneasiness with disclosing one's identity to others and discomfort with being compared to other transgender individuals."
Got that? If someone who "transitions" regrets that transition, the fault lies with those who opposed transitioning to begin with. This is gaslighting, but I've suspected that it was coming for some time. There's no guarantee that this play will be successful. Of course, de-transitioners like Chloe Cole are incredibly articulate and charismatic and can speak for themselves. But studies like this are being conducted to produce conclusions that LGBT activists can use to defend themselves as evidence of the devastation they have wrought mounts. At the end of the day, we can be assured of one thing: They will never, ever take responsibility for what they have promoted and what they have done, just like the supporters of eugenics. Instead, they will try to blame those of us who said it would end this way to begin with.
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In Poland EMREX Client and NCP have been integrated with USOSweb which is student's portal used in Polish Higher Education Institutions gathered in the consortium MUCI. USOSweb is part of the family of applications which constitute Student Information System called USOS.
USOS development team issued USOS 6.2.1 with fully operational version of EMREX.
Vice Rector of the University of Warsaw made the decision to join the field trial.
First four Polish higher education institutions were added to the EMREX Registry.
Maria Curie-Skłodowska University in Lublin.
Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski University in Warsaw.
In the University of Warsaw EMREX was used as SMP for the first time on June 14th, 2017 to transfer data from another Polish university (Adam Mickiewicz University in Poland), and on June 23rd, 2017 to transfer data from the university abroad (Blekinge Tekniska Högskola in Sweden). EMREX was used as NCP on May 4th, 2017 to transfer data to another Polish University (University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn) – not even registered in the EMREX registry.
In June 2017 Polish HEIs, members of MUCI, participating in the internal mobility program MOST, met in Warsaw to discuss EMREX. They will encourage students who spend the last academic year or semester in one of the MOST institutions to transfer their achievements using EMREX.
In November authorities from Polish HEIs, representatives of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education, and other stakeholders met in the central campus of the Univeritiy of Warsaw to start discussion on the possibility to organize in Poland central admission for higher education, architecture of such admission and the roadmap.Presentations from this event are available on a separate page.


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Samurai Collection presents us with some of the best Pacific Moon has to offer. This mixed disk focuses on Japanese Flute, Asian Drumming and also includes a vocal track by Eri Sugai. The pieces are chosen for their emotional draw. The drumming tracks are vibrant and forceful contrasting the flute tracks which, while still powerful, are more subtle yet skillfully done. Neither lacks power and effectively stands up to each other. The titles chose are interesting as well. They draw upon the imagery of Japan, as in 'Wings of the Eagle', or the simple elegance of nature as in 'Winter Dance'. We see through the eyes of the artist their impressions of their homeland, from the spirituality presented in 'The Lucky Spirit' and the vocal sampling in 'Konjaku Monogatari' by Eri Sugai, to the day to day visuals in 'Wooden Ship'. While some pieces show definite western influence, there are some very traditional pieces. 'First Image' is a solo Koto performance in the traditional style, invoking very strong Japanese imagery.


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Making IT sustainable
IEC and ISO join hands to develop energy efficiency benchmarks for ICT
ISO and IEC produce many joint standards which specify how to improve the energy efficiency of information and communication technology (ICT). A number of these publications deal specifically with the excessive energy consumption of data centres. Several UN sustainable development goals (SDGs) can rely on the benchmarks provided by these standards to measure progress.
IECEE work benefits the environment, workplace and homes
Testing and certification can save energy and make life safer
Every day, whether at home, in the workplace, hospitals, airports or other public places, we come into contact with many devices and their operating systems, which we expect should function safely and reliably.
Introducing the 2017 Young Professional Leaders
In line for top positions in standardization and conformity assessment
The IEC Young Professionals (YP) Programme brings together upcoming expert engineers, technicians and managers from all over the world, who aspire to become more involved in the IEC and help shape the future of international standardization and conformity assessment in the field of electrotechnology. In this issue of e-tech, we introduce the three 2017 Leaders of the IEC Young Professionals Programme who were elected by their peers in Vladivostok, Russia, during the IEC General Meeting.
Smart grids to transform power generation
The world's growing population and the increasing use of renewable energies are posing unprecedented challenges for the conventional electricity grid. Intelligent systems which can accommodate renewable and distributed energy generation are a novel way of coping with these multifaceted demands.
Railways smarten up in battle for customers
Smart systems will make railways fit to face 21st century challenges
Railway operators are increasingly achieving greater safety and efficiency by using digital technologies and computer‑based management, control and communication systems. The technical advances in modern transportation that the industrial internet of things (IIoT) enables are driving the development of further international standards in the railway sector.
Upcoming global events (January-March 2018)
On the agenda: hydrogen fuel cells, energy storage, SCADA systems, energy efficiency, smart grid and digital substation implementation
Upcoming global events (October 2017-February 2018)
On the agenda: EMC, 5G networks, energy efficiency, IoT, HVDC, displays, hydrogen fuel cells and SCADA systems
The IEC regularly endorses key global and regional industry events.
LVDC projects pave the way for standardization
A number of low voltage direct current (LVDC) trials are preparing the ground for a wider use of the technology, both in developed and developing countries.
Electronics essential for sustainable energy model
The energy sector relies on electronics for a smooth transition to efficiency and sustainability
The demand for energy is growing fast, for electricity even faster. To meet the needs of over 9 billion people by 2050, energy production will have to double while at the same time greenhouse gas emissions will have to be drastically reduced. This can only be achieved through a transition from a carbon-based economy towards a sustainable and efficient energy model that is accessible to all on the planet.
How International Electrotechnical Standards promote sustainability
Conversation between SCC and IEC ACEE Chair
The world's climate is changing. This change will impact not only our communities but also the global economy. Organizations around the world are responding to these challenges in many ways and energy efficiency standards can play a significant role in the fight against climate change.
The importance of testing against International Standards
Everyone benefits from using efficient, safe products and services
Today, many devices and services found in homes, hospitals, the workplace and industry run off electricity. Such machines and equipment can be dangerous if they malfunction, causing explosions, fires or electrocuting users or anyone who comes into contact with them, in addition to damaging property.
We need your creativity!
2017 World Standards Day poster and video contest
The World Standards Day competition is back. In past years, we've had first poster competitions, then video competitions – this year we have both.
Energy efficient is definitely cool
New publication aims at making refrigerators and freezers more energy efficient
Refrigerators are among the first appliances purchased by practically any household that has electricity access. Unlike many other appliances they are permanently plugged in, so ensuring they are energy efficient is important for households and for the wider world. A new publication that takes into account the concept of "adjusted volume" has just been issued.
Lighting the road ahead
New technologies set fresh challenges for IEC TC 34
The lighting sector is experiencing a deep transformation across the world as new energy-efficient lighting technologies that first appeared a few years ago gain wide adoption. They are being adopted throughout the world as countries seek to control their energy consumption. IEC Technical Committee (TC) 34: Lamps and related equipment, and its Subcommittees (SCs), develop International Standards for electric light sources including energy-efficient lighting solutions.
Ready for the Smart Grid?
The IEC is updating Standards which have wide repercussions on Smart Grids
As the use of Smart Grids escalates around the world, the IEC is busy updating some of its most requested International Standards. Technical Committee (TC) 57: Power systems management and associated information exchange, is working on the IEC 61850 series of Standards.
Energy Efficiency starts at home
Manufacturers address energy usage in home appliances
Today, numerous machines and devices powered by electricity can be found in our homes. Take, for example, the kitchen. This room alone probably has a dishwasher, an oven and a fridge, not to mention an array of smaller appliances for preparing and cooking food.
When power fails
Microgrids limit the disruption caused by large-scale power outages
Power failure recovery is a key task for governments, hospitals and private businesses to get to grips with if they want to reduce the disruption caused by power outages resulting from natural disasters. Smart and microgrids are one of the solutions and the IEC is leading the way with the appropriate Standards.
IEC calls on disruptive technology for universal energy access
Announcing the LVDC Conference on Sustainable Electricity Access, 22-23 May 2017, in Nairobi
Energy, and especially electricity, is the golden thread that impacts the majority of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and furthermore, the development of every nation and economy. The UN recognizes electricity access as a key pillar for economic development because it helps to reduce poverty and hunger, improves educational opportunities and enables higher quality healthcare.
Standardization enhances network security
Monitoring the network's physical layer, in other words, the connections, cables, and other hardware assets, provides improved security
As we transition into a smarter world, more buildings are becoming connected to improve overall efficiency. They incorporate new technologies, which manage everything from lighting, heating and energy, to security systems. Many functions, processes and systems of intelligent buildings are entirely dependent on network infrastructure, which must run smoothly and above all be secure.
Obituary - Wayne Paul Klug
Colleagues and friends mourn the passing of IEC expert
It is with great sadness and regret that the IEC learnt of the passing of Wayne P. Klug on 25 January 2017, at the age of 56, after a long-lasting fight with cancer. He leaves behind his wife Nancy and three daughters.
Smart, compatible chargers
IEC enables smart charging solution for consumer portable devices
Over the last decade, technology advances have led to the rapidly growing use of consumer electronics, connecting millions of people as never before and changing the way we operate in everyday life. Until now, the emergence of all these intelligent devices has had one drawback: proprietary charging systems, meaning millions of chargers and cables that add to the already huge pile of e-waste throughout the world.
Energy efficiency trickles down into large applications
Essential in energy-hungry domains such as industry and buildings
Achieving better Electrical Energy Efficiency (EEE) is a very broad task that extends well beyond the more efficient transformation of primary energy, chiefly fossil fuels, into electrical energy. It must be introduced in energy-intensive sectors like industry and buildings. Standardization work by numerous IEC Technical Committees (TCs) is central to this broader objective.
The technology that runs smart homes
Electronic controls are increasingly used to operate home appliances
We are all familiar with remote controls. We use them to change TV channels, select our favourite music and protect ourselves with sophisticated security systems. Still, more appliances and systems in our homes work by using automated electronic controls.
A global path towards Energy Efficiency and sustainable development
Nava provides insights into a Mexican programme that aims to increase energy efficiency with consumers and the need to encourage the take-up of renewable energy sources.
Smart cities to boost energy efficiency
A wide range of technologies will help cities optimize energy use
In hundreds of smart city projects around the world, governments, municipalities and private stakeholders are investing in smart grids, open data platforms and networked transport systems to meet the challenges of environmental sustainability, population growth and urbanization.
Adopting smart technologies
Networking and communication essential to the oil and gas sector
With the steady increase in energy demand from developing, emerging and developed countries, the recent drop in oil prices as well as national or regional regulations to drastically reduce carbon dioxide emissions, the oil and gas sector needs to explore new avenues to expand productivity and at the same time cut down costs. One way to achieve this is to embrace smart technologies.
Tackling energy efficiency from the start
Better energy efficiency is central to our future energy supply and to sustain growth
Energy efficiency represents the biggest source of untapped energy in the world and, by helping slowing down final energy consumption, one of the main contributors in the reduction of noxious gases emissions. Improved electrical energy efficiency is made possible by standardization work performed by many IEC Technical Committees (TCs) and starts with electricity generation, distribution and storage.
IEC actively supports gender diversity
Embracing the female perspective in standardization
Gender equality is essential for achieving peace, defending rights, fostering economic growth, and promoting global well-being. In standardization, it is important to include female insights for everyone's benefit.
On the agenda: nuclear knowledge, energy, printed electronics and cybersecurity
Eight technology leaders recognized for outstanding contributions
2016 Thomas A. Edison Awards for exceptional achievement
Each year with the Thomas Edison Award, the IEC pays tribute to members of the IEC Family for their distinguished work and commitment to improving the safety, compatibility and energy efficiency of electrical products and systems. The Thomas Edison Award is in the spirit of Thomas Alva Edison, one of the greatest inventors in history. He developed a system of electric power generation and distribution which was a major development in the modern industrialized world.
Striking a balance with gender-informed standards
Insights from men and women improve safety for all
Traditionally, women have not been encouraged to participate in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). As a result, a low number has made it into this field. Standards are meant to improve the safety and quality of products and services used by everyone. However, to achieve this, they must include the significant physiological differences between men and women and their potential impact in daily situations.
Building strong relations with industry
IEC President Dr Junji Nomura addresses Council
Manufacturing continues to expand its geographic reach. Electrical and electronic goods now represent 17,7% of global trade and more companies than ever need to be able to collaborate and participate in the value chains that span the globe. IEC work uniquely enables this type of cooperation. Industry is a high priority for IEC, since most experts participating in our work come from it.
Keeping our powered lives safe
IECEE offers an efficient system for testing the quality, performance and energy use of many electronic devices
From the smartphone alarm first thing in the morning to switching off the lights last thing at night, many products and systems in our daily lives run off electricity. We use the hairdryer, washing machine, stove, get on and off transport and walk through automated doors at the office, take the elevator, fire up the computer and purchase items online, expecting that everything will work reliably and safely.
Smart Energy moves ahead
Systems Committee on Smart Energy Technical Committee Forum
Smart Energy can be described as connecting many points of generation with many points of consumption, from end-to-end, not limited to just the electric grid. Smart Energy is also about all energy needs for Smart Cities. The IEC Systems Committee (SyC) on Smart Energy aims to create one international platform for a comprehensive portfolio of standards – efficient and easy-to-use standards that can be used by any project working on Smart Energy. The work of SyC Smart Energy includes wide consultation within the IEC community and a broader group of external stakeholders, in the areas of Smart Energy and Smart Grid, also including Heat and Gas.
Ensuring renewable energy systems are safe
IEC promotes the development of renewable sources for electricity production through standardization and certification
Renewable Energy (RE) plays an increasingly important role in providing global populations with clean, affordable, sustainable energy. RE production and use continues to increase thanks to the falling cost of equipment and installation.
Cooling data centre energy demand
Cutting energy needs for operating and cooling data centres emerges as a priority for the future
Continuing global growth in the on-line sector and so-called cloud services means a comparable and significant increase in the power use associated with those services. Major internet-based businesses such as Google, Amazon, Facebook and Microsoft are pushing for more dedicated renewable energy to meet their specific needs, but systems efficiency can also make a major contribution to curbing energy use. Emerging standards have a key role to play.
Curbing electricity consumption
A globally harmonized programme for motor efficiency
Electric motors have many uses, in heavy industry, hospital generators, power tools, pumps to clean swimming pools, and many transport vehicles. Yet, they are the single biggest users of electricity, driving pumps, fans and other machines.
Are energy-independent vehicles the future of transport?
Looking beyond electric vehicles that need self-contained power sources
The wider introduction of electric vehicles is seen as a major move in cutting emissions of harmful substances and dependence on fossil fuels. Going a step further, some transport sector analysts forecast that a new generation of vehicles relying on the on-board conversion of harvested energy, rather than on self-contained power sources, will have a significant impact on the future of transport. Dr Peter Harrop, Chairman of IDTechEx, a market research and business intelligence company, shared with e-tech details of some of the current developments in this area.
Reverse mode fuel cells for energy storage
Using fuel cell modules in reverse mode will improve energy storage for renewables
A sense of collective responsibility is required to cope with the growing dependence on energy, given the fundamentally unpredictable nature of primary energy supply, the intermittent nature of renewable energy sources and changing energy consumption demands and patterns. The growing need for decentralized (local or remote, residential or commercial) power generation calls for systems that maximize small-scale electrical efficiency. Fuel cells (FCs) are ideal candidates for fulfilling this demand. In fact, at 60% proven net electrical efficiency for generators with a power output as low as 1 kWe, FC systems are head and shoulders above any other fuel conversion technology. If they are to succeed in being deployed widely, FCs for stationary applications should be able to use any locally available fuel. When and if production volumes manage to cover the extensive need for small-to-medium scale generation – which will also depend on the realization of anticipated reductions in cost – there is no reason why FCs should not also be used on the largest scales of power production.
Be energy efficient, make a difference
On the one hand, energy efficiency is a new way of life that requires behavioural changes on the consumer's part. On the other, the pressure is on the manufacturers of electrical equipment and devices to produce goods that consume as little energy as possible.
Why cities must become smarter, now
Launch of global platform, initiated by the IEC
Everybody wants to build Smart Cities but what is needed to make them come true? Which city pain points are hindering Smart City development and how can they be best overcome? A new online community initiated by the IEC in partnership with ISO and ITU aims to help stakeholders worldwide make their cities smarter. It is part of the lead-up to the first World Smart City Forum which will take place in Singapore on 13 July 2016.
More creative and safer festive lighting
New lighting solutions, mainly based on LEDs, are changing many aspects of holiday and festive lighting
The end of year season presents lighting designers and individuals with the opportunity to give free rein to their creative imagination and bring a festive atmosphere to towns, buildings and homes in many countries. The range of lighting equipment now available offers great flexibility for dazzling effects whilst keeping power consumption in check and improving safety thanks to more energy-efficient systems. Standardization work by IEC Technical Committee (TC) 34 and its Subcommittees (SCs) makes this possible.
Supporting UN Sustainable Development Goals
IEC now officially at home in Africa
Energy is the life-blood of developed and developing economies. IEC work helps enable broad access to sustainable energy and directly supports UN Sustainable Development Goals. It does so by providing universally accessible technical know-how and expertise in the form of International Standards. With them countries are able to build safer, more affordable infrastructure that is easier to maintain. To be even closer to Africa, the IEC has now opened a Regional Centre for Africa in Nairobi, Kenya.
More light for less energy
IEC TC standardization work helps cap energy use for lighting in the long term
The lighting sector is undergoing a profound transformation as most countries, seeking to limit increases in their energy consumption, adopt energy-efficient solutions. IEC Technical Committee (TC) 34: Lamps and related equipment, and its Subcommittees (SCs), develop International Standards for electric light sources and a significant proportion of their activity is focused on energy-efficient lighting solutions.
Energy Efficiency: from theory to reality
Council Open Session – 16 October 2015
Increasing the efficiency on how energy is generated and then used, should not remain idle talk. And while measuring is important to know where to improve, factual changes on the ground will make all the difference.
Energy efficiency is a key to combat climate change
As the world prepares for COP21, the 2015 Paris Climate Conference, the International Energy Agency (IEA) estimates in its 2015 Energy Efficiency Market Report that energy efficiency is the most effective tool to reduce greenhouse gas emissions with an aim to limit global warming to 2 degrees Celsius or below. IEC work is behind the scenes helping to increase energy efficiency and reduce the amount of energy that is lost in everyday consumption.
Electricity drives everything
Message from Frans Vreeswijk, IEC General Secretary & CEO
IEC work continues to grow in importance. Today, electricity drives everything. It is unseen but indispensable. So normal that many of us never think about it.
Long-term commitment to safety
IECEE: 30 years of experience in testing and certification of electrical and electronic equipment
The number of CB Certificates issued by members of IECEE, the IEC System of Conformity Assessment Schemes for Electrotechnical Equipment and Components, keeps increasing each year and is again expected to break the 80 000 mark at the end of 2015. Add to that the successful and fruitful collaboration with international organizations, the outreach to developing countries and the introduction of new programmes and you have confirmation that IECEE is THE global certification system for electrical and electronic products. In 2015, IECEE is celebrating its 30th anniversary!
Energy-efficient living
IECEE certification targets energy efficiency
How many electrical appliances and devices do we rely on in any one day? From the lights that we switch on, to the hair dryer, oven and television at home and the computer in the office, most of the tasks we accomplish require the assistance of electrical devices. And then there are the appliances that run 24 hours a day, seven days a week: refrigerators and heaters, for example.
How to make the most of energy resources
Technological advances help create, distribute, harvest and store the energy that we need
This June/July issue not only deals with energy, it also marks the launch of the new e-tech website. To learn more about the features the site offers, please read the article in this issue.
Switched on to safety
IECEE helps build strong consumer confidence
When buying a new electrical appliance, who pays much attention to the cord – or to the control switch, for that matter? Customers tend to focus on the design, the look, the size, the price or the overall performance of the product. Cords and switches, seen as necessary appendages that don't merit close examination, are seldom, if ever, part of the decision-making process that leads to the purchase of household goods. Consumers usually take it for granted that the device they acquire is safe and reliable, and will perform without any problems.
Non-stop energy harvesting
Energy harvesting is developing fast, supporting innumerable applications and devices
There is a rapidly increasing range of applications using energy harvesting (EH), the process of collecting low-grade energy from sources such as ambient or waste heat, solar, thermal and kinetic energy and converting it into electrical energy. The increase is driven by the need to enable an ever expanding range of sensors to run and communicate independent of an external power source and by the need to meet the power requirements of a wide variety of mobile and wearable devices. It is seen as one of the main techniques that will allow the Internet of Things (IoT) to develop.
Scaling up efficiency and renewables through standardization
Call for policy makers to work more closely with International Standards Development Organizations
With global energy demand forecast to increase by 33% between now and 2025, the IEC co-hosted a workshop on International Standards in support of energy efficiency and renewable energy policies in Paris on 13 March 2014.
Electroheating: clean and energy-efficient
Find it in everything from metals to food
Electroheating, the high-power heating of material using electrical energy, is widespread in many industrial sectors. It is used for processing elements ranging from metals to glass, ceramics, polymers and natural fibres. It is also widely employed in the food industry. In general it is more energy efficient than other industrial processes relying on fossil fuels as well as being significantly cleaner and offering better quality finished products as temperatures can be more precisely controlled.
Mapping the way to energy efficiency
New Swiss member to SMB SG 1
Conrad Ulrich Brunner's nomination as Swiss member to SMB SG (Strategic Group) 1 has been endorsed by SMB (Strategic Management Board).
Electrical energy efficiency certified
New IECEE service is fully operational
Obituary – Datuk Annas
Malaysian NC President passes away
The President of the Malaysian NC (National Committee) of the IEC, Datuk Ir. Mohd. Annas bin Haji Mohd. Nor, passed away on 15 November 2010 after a four-month battle with lymphoma.
Get out the garlic
Holding energy vampires at bay
Almost every household in the developed world has a host of products that constantly suck away at energy, even when they do not appear to be switched on. These so-called energy vampires are all around us.
Greener load control with smart appliances
At CES (Consumer Electronics Show) 6-9 January 2011 in Las Vegas, US (United States), smart appliances took centre stage. Many manufacturers displayed appliances that not only add a lot of convenience but also can be turned on and off safely and remotely. This feature may seem trivial, but until the Smart Grid is a reality everywhere, "cycling" appliances during peak hours may represent a green solution for load control. During the Smart Grid Homes conference that was held at CES, experts from manufacturers and utilities discussed the potential of appliances for load control.


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Анато́лий Петро́вич Я́рош () — советский украинский легкоатлет, специалист по толканию ядра. Выступал за сборную СССР по лёгкой атлетике в 1970-х годах, обладатель серебряной медали Универсиады в Риме, победитель и призёр первенств всесоюзного значения, участник летних Олимпийских игр в Москве. Мастер спорта СССР международного класса. Тренер по лёгкой атлетике.

Биография
Анатолий Ярош родился 26 октября 1952 года в городе Перевальске Ворошиловградской области Украинской ССР.

Занимался лёгкой атлетикой в Ворошиловграде, состоял в добровольных спортивных обществах «Авангард» и «Динамо».

Впервые заявил о себе на международном уровне в сезоне 1973 года, когда вошёл в состав советской сборной и выступил в толкании ядра на чемпионате Европы в помещении в Роттердаме, где в зачёте толкания ядра занял 11-е место.

В 1974 году выиграл бронзовые медали на зимнем и летнем чемпионатах СССР в Москве, стал пятым на чемпионате Европы в помещении в Гётеборге.

Будучи студентом, в 1975 году представлял Советский Союз на Универсиаде в Риме — с результатом 19,11 завоевал серебряную награду, уступив только представителю Канады Бишопу Долегевичу.

В 1976 году одержал победу на зимнем чемпионате СССР в Москве, показал четвёртый результат на чемпионате Европы в помещении в Мюнхене, взял бронзу на летнем чемпионате СССР в Киеве.

В 1977 году был лучшим на зимнем чемпионате СССР в Минске и в матчевой встрече со сборной США в Сочи.

На чемпионате Европы 1978 года в Праге изначально занял шестое место, но после допинговой дисквалификации серебряного призёра Евгения Миронова переместился на пятую позицию. На последовавшем чемпионате СССР в Тбилиси оказался четвёртым (в связи с аннулированием результата Миронова получил бронзовую награду).

В 1979 году на домашних соревнованиях в Ворошиловграде установил свой личный рекорд в толкании ядра в закрытых помещениях — 20,62 метра. Помимо этого, выиграл серебряную медаль на зимнем чемпионате СССР в Минске, стал пятым на чемпионате Европы в помещении в Вене, выиграл бронзовую медаль на чемпионате страны в рамках VII летней Спартакиады народов СССР в Москве.

В феврале 1980 года победил на зимнем чемпионате СССР в Москве, тогда как в июле установил личный рекорд на открытом стадионе — 20,95 метра. Благодаря череде удачных выступлений удостоился права защищать честь страны на летних Олимпийских играх в Москве — в финале толкания ядра показал результат 19,93 метра, расположившись в итоговом протоколе соревнований на девятой строке. Также в этом сезоне добавил в послужной список золотую награду, добытую на летнем чемпионате СССР в Донецке.

Завершил спортивную карьеру по окончании сезона 1983 года.

Впоследствии проявил себя на тренерском поприще. Работал тренером в специализированной детско-юношеской школе олимпийского резерва Луганского областного совета «Динамо» по лёгкой атлетике, в штатной команде МВД, в Школе высшего спортивного мастерства.

Примечания

Толкатели ядра СССР
Легкоатлеты на летних Олимпийских играх 1980 года
Чемпионы СССР по лёгкой атлетике
Мастера спорта СССР международного класса
Спортсмены Луганска
Тренеры по лёгкой атлетике Украины

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Does covert recording always amount to gross misconduct?
covert recordingemployment lawtrust and confidence
These days the possibility of someone making a recording of a conversation is potentially much more of an issue than it used to be, as a result of doing so easily by using a smartphone.
Contrary to popular perception the mere fact of recording a conversation, in a face to face meeting or by phone, is not in itself a criminal offence and is not prohibited. If the recording is purely for personal use there is no need to obtain consent or even to let the other person know. However, selling the recording or publishing it without consent can be a criminal offence. Journalists often record conversations, sometimes in secret, but then seek consent or argue that recordings have been obtained in the pubic interest.
You will no doubt have received a call from a business which begins with the caller saying that calls may be recorded for training or evaluation purposes, or something similar. This is often stated to be to ensure compliance with the Telecommunications Act 2000 and the Data Protection Act 2018. As an aside, this probably isn't sufficient. Under GDPR the valid grounds for recording these calls are:
The people involved in the call have given consent to be recorded
Recording is necessary for the fulfilment of a contract
Recording is necessary to fulfil a legal requirement
Recording is necessary to protect the interests of one or more participants
Recording is in the public interest, or necessary for the exercise of official authority
Recording is in the legitimate interests of the recorder, unless those interests are overridden by the interests of the participants in the call
Under the Telecommunications (Lawful Business Practice) (Interception of Communications) Regulations 2000 calls may be recorded for:
Establishing facts and evidence for business transactions
Ensuring compliance with regulatory or self-regulatory practices
Ascertaining and demonstrating that standards are being met
Defending national security
Preventing or detecting crime
Investigating or detecting the unauthorised use of that or any other telecommunication system
Safeguarding the effective operation of the telecommunications system
If, like me, you occasionally enjoy a bit of mischief-making, keep the list to hand and ask the caller to specify the law that they are relying on. Odds-on they will not even know or be able to identify any of the above grounds!
In a work situation, the position is not so straightforward. There is an implied duty of trust and confidence which applies to all contracts of employment, whether or not they are in writing.
In Phoenix House Ltd v Tatiana Stockman the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) considered whether covert recording in the employment context is a ground for dismissal for gross misconduct.
In the employment tribunal Ms Stockman claimed for unfair dismissal, whistleblowing, race discrimination and victimisation and breach of contract. The complaints of unfair dismissal and whistleblowing were upheld. There was an appeal as well as a cross-appeal. The issue which primarily concerned the EAT in the latest appeal was the covert recording of a meeting. Most of the background is not relevant.
What is significant is that it emerged in evidence that Ms Stockman made a covert recording. She became involved in a restructuring process in which she attended a meeting with a Ms Paula Logan, director of resources of the employer and ultimately responsible for the HR department. Ms Stockman recorded that conversation but did not let Ms Logan know that she was doing so. In the course of the meeting Ms Logan said that she would be investigating a previous meeting which Ms Stockman attended and refused to leave, having been told that the meeting was private. Ms Stockman had become distressed at the prior meeting and had said that she would raise a grievance. Ms Logan told her that her action of interrupting a meeting and refusing to leave would be made the subject of disciplinary action.
At the remedy hearing the employer said that had it known about the recording it would have dismissed Ms Stockman for gross misconduct so that she should not be entitled to any award.
The employment tribunal concluded that the recording was not made for the purpose of entrapment. Rather, she was flustered at the time and did not know whether the recording would work. She made a transcript of it in order to discharge her disclosure requirement in the proceedings. The employer had not stated in its disciplinary procedure that covert recording was an example of gross misconduct. The tribunal concluded that there was a low chance that knowledge of the recording would have resulted in a fair dismissal and assessed that chance at 10%. Compensation was reduced accordingly.
It was contended by Counsel for the employer that:
…any covert recording of a confidential conversation in the absence of a pressing justification was a breach of the implied term of trust and confidence because it is of its nature dishonest conduct designed to obtain an advantage for the employer and place another at a disadvantage.
paragraph 60 of the judgment
It was also contended that secret recordings cannot lead to any conclusion other than the intention to entrap.
As I mentioned at the beginning of this post, His Honour Judge Richardson took account of how times have changed:
There was a time when an employee – or for that matter an employer – had to go to a great deal of trouble to record a meeting covertly. At that time it would be straightforward to draw the conclusion that the recording had been undertaken to entrap or otherwise gain an unfair advantage. But in our judgment times have changed. Most people carry with them a mobile telephone which is capable of making a recording; and it is the work of a moment to switch it on. In our collective experience it is now not uncommon to find that an employee has recorded a meeting without saying so. In our experience such a recording is not necessarily undertaken to entrap or gain a dishonest advantage. It may have been done to keep a record; or protect the employee from any risk of being misrepresented when faced with an accusation or an investigation; or to enable the employee to obtain advice from a union or elsewhere.
We do not think that an ET is bound to conclude that the covert recording of a meeting necessarily undermines the trust and confidence between employer and employee to the extent that an employer should no longer be required to keep the employee. An ET is entitled to make an assessment of the circumstances. The purpose of the recording will be relevant: and in our experience the purpose may vary widely from the highly manipulative employee seeking to entrap the employer to the confused and vulnerable employee seeking to keep a record or guard against misrepresentation. There may, as Mr Milsom recognised, be rare cases where pressing circumstances completely justified the recording. The extent of the employee's blameworthiness may also be relevant; it may vary from an employee who has specifically been told that a recording must not be kept, or has lied about making a recording, to the inexperienced or distressed employee who has scarcely thought about the blameworthiness of making such a recording. What is recorded may also be relevant: it may vary between a meeting concerned with the employee of which a record would normally be kept and shared in any event, and a meeting where highly confidential business or personal information relating to the employer or another employee is discussed (in which case the recording may involve a serious breach of the rights of one or more others). Any evidence of the attitude of the employer to such conduct may also be relevant. It is in our experience still relatively rare for covert recording to appear on a list of instances of gross misconduct in a disciplinary procedure; but this may soon change.
paragraphs 77 and 78 of the judgment
Judge Richardson then offered some useful guidance.
That said, we consider that it is good employment practice for an employee or an employer to say if there is any intention to record a meeting save in the most pressing of circumstances; and it will generally amount to misconduct not to do so. We think this is generally recognised throughout employment except perhaps by some inexperienced employees. This practice allows both sides to consider whether it is desirable to record a meeting and if so how. It is not always desirable to record a meeting: sometimes it will inhibit a frank exchange of views between experienced representatives and members of management. It may be better to agree the outcome at the end. Sometimes if a meeting is long a summary or note will be of far more value than a recording which may have to be transcribed.
The result was that the appeal on this ground was dismissed.
The upshot is that, taking into account how times and technology have changed, the obvious precaution is to cite covert recordings as an example of gross misconduct in a disciplinary procedure. If an employee then makes such a recording, the likely outcome is known in advance and almost certainly fair.
Categories: covert recording, employment law, trust and confidenceBy Martin Malone October 17, 2019
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A community protection notice had already been issued to Brian York about the issue, but he broke this order in various locations across Bath, Frome and Swindon between October 18 and November 11.
York, of Wesley Avenue in Radstock, admitted failing to comply with the notice when he appeared at Bath Magistrates' Court on Wednesday, January 10.
His 999 call led to South Western Ambulance Service (SWAS) dispatching an emergency ambulance to him, but the illnesses he reported were not true.
York was fined £200 for the crime and made to pay Crown Prosecution Service costs of £85 and a £30 victim surcharge.
People should consider if there's a medical need for ambulance transport before calling SWAS.
"If you are not suffering a life-threatening emergency please think about some of the other healthcare options available and ensure you help keep the 999 line free for those most in need," its website reads.


The lower corporate tax rate of 27.5% applies for qualifying companies that have an aggregated turnover of less than $50 million for 2018/19 and have no more than 80% of their assessable income consisting of "base rate entity passive income".
The definition of a "significant global entity" (SGE) will be expanded, commencing on or after the 1 July 2018.
The immediate write off for assets costing less than $20,000 by small business entities was extended to 30 June 2019.
Recently announced by Scott Morrison, the instant asset write-off for small businesses will be extended to June 30, 2020 and lifted to cover purchases of up to $25,000. Legislation pending of course..
With effect from 8 May 2018, an additional basic condition will apply in relation to the CGT small business concessions where the CGT event involves a partnership interest to prevent the concessions from being available for Everett assignments.
From the 19 August 2018, primary produces can claim an immediate deduction for capital expenditure on fodder storage assets.
Legislation has been introduced to reform the R&D tax incentive for years starting on or after 1 July 2018.
Legislation has been introduced that will amend the calculation of balancing adjustment amounts for R&D assets from 1 July 2018.
The ATO will apply penalty relief to inadvertent errors in tax returns and activity statements made by eligible tax payers that are due to failing to take reasonable care or taking taking a position on income tax that is not reasonably arguable from 1 July 2018.
Rules on Director penalties and security deposits for tax-related liabilities will be strengthened.
The Single Touch Payroll reporting framework started 1 July 2018 for companies with 20+ employees. Legislation is currently before the Senate to extend this to companies of all sizes from July 1, 2019.
New fuel tax credit rates are applicable from 1 August 2018.


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The Thor Message Board - Re: And how does that matter to Thor, Odin or Gaea?
Subj: Re: And how does that matter to Thor, Odin or Gaea?
Reply Subj: And how does that matter to Thor, Odin or Gaea?
A citizen of the United States can refuse to recognize the American government having any authority over him and refuse to pay his taxes. That still will not prevent him from being thrown in prison for tax evasion.
Why should it matter to Odin, Thor or Gaea if human governments recognize them or not? They were here first. Odin creating humans may not be widely accepted, but it does not make it untrue. And as far as the Thor marvel mythos is concerned it is true. Why should Gaea tolerate humans polluting the Earth because human laws allow it or mess with human legal systems to try and get them to stop? She is the Earth. In a sense, they are poisoning her.
Your points don't really work. You're referring to acting above the law, not if you are bound by it. An individual who is not an American citizen who kills while visiting America is bound by those laws; but on the flip side, if they are not employed in America they are not bound to pay income taxes while visiting.
Thor, for example, cannot just walk into your house without breaking trespassing laws. It doesn't matter if he was "here first" - it's still your home, and your property. Now, you may not be able to DO anything about it (he is Thor, after all), but he is still breaking the law. Walking around and telling people you're the God of Thunder doesn't mean you can take a dump on the White House lawn without someone at least trying to arrest you.
I mean, think about this logic applied to Loki. He can wander around, murdering as many humans as he wants all the time shouting, "Was here first, jerks!"? Or Hela? We're still allowed to stop them too.
"I was here first" isn't a valid legal argument for a lot of laws.


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Q: Python - replace multipe matches in a string with different replacements I have two text files and replace the XXX placeholders with the actual matches from the second file - in the order that is given in the second file.
The first text is a file with multiple lines and multiple placeholders in one line.
The European Union consists of the following states XXX, XXX, XXX, XXX, XXX, ....
The three biggest nations within the European Union are XXX, XXX, XXX.
The second file is a list with one match per line:
Poland
Netherlands
Denmark
Spain
Italy
Germany
France
I'd like to have it replaced as following:
The European Union consists of the following states Poland, Netherlands, Denmark, Spain, Italy, ....
The three biggest nations within the European Union are Germany, France, XXX.
So far I've got this coded:
import re
file1 = open("text.txt")

file2 = open("countries.txt")
output = open("output.txt", "w")
countrylist = []

i=0
for line in file2:
    countrylist[i:] = verweise
    i=i+1

j=0
for line in file1:
    if "XXX" in line:
        line = re.sub("XXX", countrylist[j], line)
        j=j+1
    output.write(line)
    output.flush()
output.close

My problem is that the regular expression replacement is valid not only for the first occurrence/match but for the whole first line. So my output looks like this right now:
The European Union consists of the following states Poland, Poland, Poland, Poland, Poland, ....
The three biggest nations within the European Union are Netherlands, Netherlands, Netherlands.
How can I match every single occurrence of XXX to one line of my country list?
Thanks for any help!

A: In re module .sub(replacement, string[, count=0]) count=1 should substitute only first occurrence.

A: You can call a function for each match the sub finds:
countries = [ 'Poland', 'Netherlands', 'Denmark', 'Spain', 'Italy' ]

def f(match, countriesIter=iter(countries)):
    return countriesIter.next()

line = "The European Union consists of the following states XXX, XXX, XXX, XXX, XXX"

print re.compile('XXX').sub(f, line)

This will print:
The European Union consists of the following states Poland, Netherlands, Denmark, Spain, Italy

Depending on your knowledge it might be better to use a global counter to step through the list of country names:
count = 0
def f(match):
  global count
  result = countries[count]
  count += 1
  return result

This is less elegant but way better to understand in case you have no deeper experience with the Python internals and generators etc.

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Sian G Haywood is a 14 (character(s) / byte(s)) length name. It consist of 3 word(s). There are 7 consonant(s) and 5 vowel(s) in Sian G Haywood. Its characters by alphabetic order: G, H, S, a, a, d, i, n, o, o, w, y. Its Soundex Index is S523, and Metaphone value is XNKHWT. "Sian G Haywood" is a short name.
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Cornerstone (first letter): The Cornerstone refers to the letter which begins your name. It provides a better understanding of your personality and your perspective towards different aspects of life. Through your Cornerstone, one can gain in-depth knowledge on how your attitude towards the positive and negative times in life. First Letter in Sian G Haywood The meaning of "S": You are friendly and attractive. You also have a deeper sense of perception which can cause you to respond to things in an exaggerated manner. You shouldn't take any decision-making situation lightly.
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Анатомия бетонного пола. Жесткий бетонный пол устраивается по грунту из нескольких слоев различных материалов. На основание из щебня или гравия толщиной обычно от 100 до 160 мм укладывается слой песка или отсева, который защищает гидроизоляционную мембрану и обеспечивает ровную поверхность для укладки следующего слоя — бетона той же толщины, что и слой гравия.
2. Укладка гравия. Забейте в грунт деревянные колышки вдоль стен рядами, проходящими через центр комнаты, с интервалом 1 м так, чтобы их верх находился на 100 мм (толщина слоя бетона) ниже шнуров. Начните засыпку грунта гравием у стены, противоположной дверному проему, утрамбовывая большие камни кувалдой. Уплотняйте гравий трамбовкой — металлической пластиной с деревянными ручками.
The best way to repair the old rotten wood or rough Ground floor is the replacement of its concrete floor, covered with a layer of screed. This floor will be dry due to the waterproofing using a polyethylene membrane (below), smooth and durable and provides an ideal foundation for styling ceramic or stone tiles and the subfloor of the CPD.
The device of the floor requires careful planning. Full thickness laminated concrete floor will be at least 25 mm, so check that the passage in doorways or decreased volume of the room was not restricted. Passing under the floor pipes and cables should either be isolated or closed covers. It is necessary to provide ventilation wooden floors in adjacent rooms, if it is violated as a result of laying a concrete floor. For this purpose plastic pipes with a diameter of 100 mm, installed in concrete, connect vent openings in internal walls with vents outside walls.
Prior to prepare all necessary materials. Usually, all necessary Materials can be purchased in a store building materials, but sometimes it is necessary to purchase gravel directly from the company, which is engaged in quarrying. To estimate the required number of cubic meters of concrete, screed and gravel must be multiplied by the thickness of the floor space on each layer. Order concrete mix at a ratio of 1 part cement, 2 parts sand and 3 parts gravel or gravel or 1 part cement to 6 parts of ready mix 20-millimeter gravel and sand. To tie ordered mixture of 3 parts of sharp sand to 1 part cement. Remember, the cement must be stored in a dry place.
For the preparation of large quantities of concrete rent a diesel or electric mixer. To prepare the first batch fill in the mixer for about two-thirds of dry ingredients in the proper proportion, mix them dry and then gradually add water until the plasticity, measuring its volume. In the preparation of subsequent batches at first pour water (volume already known), and then refill the dry ingredients to it.
To avoid skin irritation in work gloves. After contact with concrete in the eyes, immediately rinse them with cold water and immediately consult a doctor. When finished, rinse thoroughly with water mixer and remove all splashes from the skin of concrete. To speed up the laying of concrete invite two assistants, who will prepare concrete and bring it to room for packing. Divide the room into wide strips about 1 m. Start packing with the farthest from the door of the band and move to the door. After aging the wet concrete during two weeks to lay the floor screed layer. Properly arranged a concrete floor does not require any maintenance. However, if old screed has cracked or is necessary to lay a new tie to the old concrete floor, you can break the old layer of tie jackhammer and then put a new tie. If there are any signs of dampness of the old concrete floor due to violations of waterproofing, concrete to put a new plastic membrane and on it lay a layer of screed thickness of 50-65 mm.
Anatomy of a concrete floor. Hard concrete floor is arranged on the ground of several layers of different materials. At the base of crushed stone or gravel thickness is usually from 100 to 160 mm is laid a layer of sand or dropout, which protects the waterproof membrane and provides a flat surface for laying the next layer — concrete of the same thickness as the layer of gravel.
The surface of the concrete layer closes the slurry to provide a strong connection with the upper tie layer 40 mm thick. The edges of the film pick up on the wall above the bed concrete to ensure good waterproof floor.
1. Mark the floor and the concrete levels. Clean soil from construction debris (Paper, wood chips, pieces of plaster) and protect the under-floor cables and pipes with insulation or packing using them in the gutter.
Install the finished floor level of the level of the doorway so that it matches the floor level in the next room, and make a mark on the wall at a height of 1 m from this level. Spend at this level, a solid (majachnuju) line across the room. At a distance of 1 m from the floor, draw a line of pure surface. At the doorway, and in every corner of the room, measure the thickness of the screed layer from the floor and drive in to the wall at this level of nails. Tension between the nails cord which will indicate the level of laying the concrete base. In the room with plastered walls before applying the line-level floor and installing cords, remove the plaster on 25 mm above floor level.
2. Laying gravel. Score pegs in the ground along the series of walls, passing through the center of the room, with an interval of 1 m, so that its top was 100 mm (the thickness of the concrete layer) below the cords. Start filling in the gravel soil at the wall opposite the doorway, tamping large stones with a sledgehammer. Compacted gravel tamper — metal plate with wooden handles.
The surface of compacted layer should be flush with the top of the pegs. Sharp rocks from the surface clean, as they may damage the plastic wrap. Check the horizontal layer of gravel, putting pegs on a long line, and correct where necessary. Remove the stakes and fill the place where they were gravel.
3. Laying a layer of sand. Place a layer of sand with a shovel with sharply angled grains in the layer of gravel, then flatten with the back of a shovel its surface. Tamp sand surface wooden tamper.
4. Laying of waterproofing membrane. Place a layer of sand on a polyethylene film 250 microns, raising it to the inner walls just above the finished floor level, and on the external walls — above the level of waterproofing the walls. Carefully wrap the tape in the corners premises.
Smooth out the folds of the film, and put it under the edge of the cord, indicating level of the concrete. If the membrane used for the manufacture of several rows film, put them to tape the ceiling and thick PVC gluing tape.
5. Laying of concrete. Divide the room into wide strips about 1 m in length using strips of 1.5 to 2 m and a width of 50 mm. The upper surface rails should be flush with cords strung along the walls. After laying the slats remove cords. To protect the plastic film during Put the board to the center of the front page, on which you will lay concrete. Lay concrete, starting from the farthest corner of the door and leveling him with a shovel so he was slightly above the wooden slats.
6. Alignment of the concrete. Screed concrete rail-rule section 100 for 60 mm and a length of about 1.2 m, moving it by dividing rails and over. Continue laying and leveling the concrete in this way by removing slats between stripes and filling the gaps with concrete, formed after the extraction strips.
After laying each strip cover it with wet bags or plastic film and leave for curing and hardening of about 4 weeks. In a constantly moisturize the surface of the concrete with water during this time.
1. The application of slurry. Wash the floor with warm water to remove debris from the surface.
Prepare a batch for the tie the same technology as the concrete, then cement and water, prepare a little slurry with the consistency of sour cream, adding cooking appropriate binder in proportions recommended by the manufacturer. Starting from the place where you started laying concrete, awnings broad brush layer of cement slurry for about one quarter. meter of concrete.
2. Installation Lighthouse slats. Place on a covered concrete floor cement paste are two parallel screed strip 100 mm wide. One of the bands lay at a distance of 75 mm from the wall, the other — at a distance of about one meter from the first. On each band Lay tie-meter wooden slats Lighthouse section 75 by 37 mm. Use a hammer, spirit level and ruler Achieve horizontality rods and their location at the level of the finished floor line.
3. Laying ties. Check the consistency of the tie, stretching her hand. If it is not enough moist and holds its shape, scattering, add water. Shovel lay screed on the coated slurry of the floor and flatten it so that it was just above the Lighthouse slats. Smooth down the screed using a rail-rule, you used for leveling concrete. If turned rough surface, add a little recess solution and repeat the procedure. Remove the rack, which is located next to the wall, and fill its place screed.
4. Align the surface. Light circular movements smoothen the surface screed trowel or special steel trowel. After smoothing Apply slurry to the next square meter floor, lay screed and smooth it so that the joint between the two sections was negligible. Place the tie around the room in the same order in which you laid concrete.
As we move the rack and remove the lighthouse fill coupler free the joints. Leave the tie for the solidification of the night, then sprinkle water, keeping the surface moist for two to three days. The floor can be walked on after 24 hours, but you must wait at least two weeks before you start to nastilke tiles, carpet or black floor of particleboard.


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List Of Challenging Android Games For Android Users
The reality is that games on Android cannot take off. Google Play is full of arcades and simulators. Although we have seen some of the adventure that they got hooked, such as Last Day On Earth, but only for a few days. This does not mean that android games that are currently on Google Play are good. In fact, in the collection that we bring today, we can find some of the most difficult games of Android.
The list of android games of this style is quite long. The platform has benefited companies that create this type of games, evolve and bring us more and more interesting deliveries. From games to flappy bird, games where you find crazy that do not know where they come from. Let's go there.
Secondly, we have one of the craziest Android games. Surrounded by a hexagon, its different sides will begin to approach us and we will have to dodge them. At a speed of infarction, helped by the music we will have to put up with the maximum possible time without crashing into anything.
The application that we left is the original, but we can find in Google Play many that are exactly the same.
BBTAN by 111%
In this arcade game the important thing is not to start, but to get as far as possible. Based on the typical game where you have to go breaking elements with a ball, BBTAN will test us having to eliminate his squares with different numbers of strokes each. The key is to accumulate enough balls to eliminate the maximum of squares. Our record is 175, comment if you get over it.
From the creators of Angry Birds comes a game that reminds us of the mythical iCopter but with impressive gameplay. In this game, we will have to control an airplane through a world created in 16 bits. To move the plane we will simply have to press but taking into account the force that we have available. Unfortunately, this game is not yet available in Spain but we can do with it in Uptodown.
Finally, we bring you this crazy game where we will have to push the ball through the different figures that we find. The difficulty is that the ball must have the same color as the place where it passes. In this way and with great tact we will have to accelerate or wait according to the color that we find.
Amazing thief
After the fleeting pass of Flappy Bird, Google Play was filled with a myriad of similar applications. The one we bring you today brings a different theme and even a different leap method that will test us more than Flappy Bird did. Because this game is even more difficult than Flappy Bird, we have gotten to get neither two, surely we get over it.
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Tonight in St. Louis County Republican Josh Hawley slammed McCaskill for her upcoming fundraiser with the Hollywood elites and failed president Barack Obama.


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