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Saturday, March 31, 2012

Anticipation

    Haiku Poem (5-7-5)



    Footsteps echo loud

    Memories flooding the mind

    Anticipation Read more...

      Tuesday, March 27, 2012

      Fleeting memories

        Haiku Poem (5-7-5)

        Barren rooms greets eye
        Echoing halls memories
        Home once now house Read more...

          Thursday, March 22, 2012

          Enhance your visibility with led interior lights

            A light-emitting diode (LED) is a semiconductor light source. The led interior lights are used as indicator lamps in many devices and are increasingly used for other lighting. Introduced as a practical electronic component in 1962, early LEDs emitted low-intensity red light, but modern versions are available across the visible, ultraviolet and infrared wavelengths, with very high brightness.

            When a light-emitting diode is switched on, electrons are able to recombine with electron holes within the device, releasing energy in the form of photons. This effect is called electroluminescence and the color of the light (corresponding to the energy of the photon) is determined by the energy gap of the semiconductor. LEDs are often small in area (less than 1 mm2), and integrated optical components may be used to shape its radiation pattern.

            Light-emitting diodes are used in applications as diverse as aviation lighting, automotive lighting, advertising, general lighting, traffic lights, led interior lights, led car lights and car interior lights. LEDs have allowed new text, video displays, and sensors to be developed, while their high switching rates are also useful in advanced communications technology. Infrared LEDs are also used in the remote control units of many commercial products including televisions, DVD players, and other domestic appliances.

            Miniature single-die LEDs used as indicators, and they come in various sizes from 2 mm to 8 mm through-hole or surface mount packages. They usually do not use a separate heat sink. Typical current ratings ranges from around 1 mA to above 20 mA. The small size sets a natural upper boundary on power consumption due to heat caused by the high current density and need for a heat sink.

            Common package shapes include round, with a domed or flat top, rectangular with a flat top (as used in bar-graph displays), and triangular or square with a flat top. The encapsulation may also be clear or tinted to improve contrast and viewing angle.
            Medium-power LEDs are often through-hole-mounted and used when an output of a few lumen is needed. They sometimes have the diode mounted to four leads (two cathode leads, two anode leads) for better heat conduction and carry an integrated lens. An example of this is the Superflux package, from Philips Lumileds. These LEDs are most commonly used in light panels, emergency lighting, and automotive tail-lights. Due to the larger amount of metal in the LED, they are able to handle higher currents (around 100 mA). The higher current allows for the higher light output required for tail-lights and emergency lighting.

            High-power LEDs (HPLED) can be driven at currents from hundreds of mA to more than an ampere, compared with the tens of mA for other LEDs. Some can emit over a thousand lumens. Since overheating is destructive, the HPLEDs must be mounted on a heat sink to allow for heat dissipation. If the heat from a HPLED is not removed, the device will fail in seconds. One HPLED can often replace an incandescent bulb in a flashlight or be set in an array to form a powerful LED Lamp. Read more...

              Optimizing the services of Voip Service Providers


                Voip Service Providers refers to the communication protocols, technologies, methodologies, and transmission techniques involved in the delivery of voice communications and multimedia sessions over internet protocol (IP) networks, such as the internet. Other terms commonly associated with VoIP are IP telephony, Internet telephony, voice over broadband (VoBB), broadband telephony, and broadband phone. Internet telephony refers to communications services —voice, fax, SMS and/or voice-messaging applications— that are transported via the Internet, rather than the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN).

                The steps involved in originating a VoIP telephone call are signaling and media channel setup, digitization of the analog voice signal, encoding, packetization, and transmission as internet protocol (IP) packets over a packet switched network. On the receiving side, similar steps (usually in the reverse order) such as reception of the IP packets, decoding of the packets and digital-to-analog conversion reproduce the original voice stream. Even though IP Telephony and VoIP are terms that are used interchangeably, they are actually different; IP telephony has to do with digital telephony systems that use IP protocols for voice communication, while VoIP is actually a subset of IP Telephony. VoIP is a technology used by IP telephony as a means of transporting phone calls.

                It is becoming increasingly common for telecommunications providers to use VoIP telephony over dedicated and public IP networks to connect switching centres and to interconnect with other telephony network providers; this is often referred to as "IP Backhaul”. Because of the bandwidth efficiency and low costs that VoIP technology can provide, businesses are migrating from traditional copper-wire telephone systems to VoIP systems to reduce their monthly phone costs. In 2008, 80% of all new PBX lines installed internationally were VoIP. VoIP Phone Service solutions aimed at businesses have evolved into "unified communications" services that treat all communications—phone calls, faxes, voice mail, e-mail, Web conferences and more—as discrete units that can all be delivered via any means and to any handset, including cellphones. Two kinds of competitors are competing in this space: one set is focused on VoIP for medium to large enterprises, while another is targeting the small-to-medium business (SMB) market.

                VoIP allows both voice and data communications to be run over a single network, which can significantly reduce infrastructure costs. The prices of extensions on VoIP are lower than for PBX and key systems. VoIP switches may run on commodity hardware, such as PCs or Linux systems. Rather than closed architectures, these devices rely on standard interfaces. The voip providers provide devices have simple, intuitive user interfaces, so users can often make simple system configuration changes. Dual-mode phones enable users to continue their conversations as they move between an outside cellular service and an internal WI-FI network, so that it is no longer necessary to carry both a desktop phone and a cellphone. Maintenance becomes simpler as there are fewer devices to oversee Read more...

                  Optimizing the use of clear plastic bags


                    A plastic bag, polybag, or pouch is a type of packaging made of thin, flexible, plastic film, non woven fabric or plastic textile. Plastic bags are used for containing and transporting goods such as foods, produce, powders, ice, magazines, comic books, chemicals and waste. Most plastic bags are heat sealed together. Some are bonded with adhesives or are stitched. Several design options and features are available. Some bags have gussets to allow a higher volume of contents. Some have the ability to stand up on a shelf or a refrigerator. Some have easy-opening or reclose able options. Handles are cut into or added onto some. Plastic bags usually use less material than comparable boxes, cartons, or jars, thus are often considered as "reduced or minimized packaging".

                    Bags are also made with carrying handles, hanging holes, tape attachments, security features, etc. Some bags have provisions for easy and controlled opening. Reclosable features, including press-to-seal zipper strips such as Ziploc, are common for kitchen bags. Some bags are sealed and can only be opened by destroying the packaging, providing some tamper evident capability. Boil-in-bags are often used for sealed frozen foods, sometimes complete entres. The bags are usually tough heat-sealed nylon or polyester to withstand the temperatures of boiling water. Some bags are porous or perforated to allow the hot water to contact the food: rice, noodles, etc.

                    The clear plastic bags provide endless possibilities when it comes their usage. They are made of polyethylene and they replace the old style paper bags. These plastic bags are used not only at home, but also in all types of industries, such as dry cleaning, shipping, manufacturing, hotels, hardware, agriculture, pet food, poultry, footwear, and even for various household applications. They are pretty much everywhere, no matter where you look. When picking up a product which is wrapped up in such a clear plastic bags packaging, one knows exactly what they are buying.

                    Sometimes purchasing plastic bags wholesale is the only option when it comes to meeting ones needs. In such a case, contacting a manufactures or supplier of plastic bags is advisable. Most companies can supply quality bags at reasonable prices at your doorstep and within a reasonable amount of time. So, go ahead and plan out your major excursions wisely and you will never run out of packing material. Read more...

                      Tuesday, March 20, 2012

                      Using a glass display case to improve business


                        A glass display case is a cabinet with one or often more transparent with either glass, plastic sides and/or top, used to display objects for viewing, for example in an exhibition, museum, house, retail business or a restaurant. Often labels are included with the displayed objects, providing information. In a museum, the objects are normally part of the museum's collection. In retail, the objects are normally being offered for sale.
                        A display case may be freestanding on the floor or may be smaller and mounted on the wall. Display cases are typically made by specialist companies and often to order. Display cases are often designed with security in mind and are normally lockable. They also are made in variety of styles and materials as available at a store fixture supplier.


                        On the other hand, clothing racks which are sometimes called clotheshorse or clothes horse, drying horse, winterdyke, clothes maiden, drying rack, Frostick, or airer, refers to a frame upon which clothes are hung after washing to enable them to dry. The frame is usually made of wood, metal or plastic. There are many types of drying racks, including large, stationary outdoor racks, smaller, folding portable racks, and wall-mounted drying racks. A drying rack is similar in usage and function to a clothes line and in lieu to a clothes dryer.

                        If you are operating in a boutique or any garment store as a merchandiser, you cannot ignore garment racks. This is because they have the deepest impact on the look of store. The way you have placed the garment racks is directly related to the number of your buyers. For displaying your newest fashion clothes, these racks are an important factor for store. Their only function is not to store clothing in the back rooms of stores. With these racks, you can display your new designs really conveniently. Apart from these classic makes use of, you can use them in methods a lot more than you ever imagined. A strange fact in this regard is the urgency to acquire. When you hang garments on these racks, a customer thinks that it is a new arrival and he is lucky enough to show up the really exact same day. They make haste to acquire it as they think it might not be about for a long. It is important for a merchandiser to know all these points. Without having these racks your boutique business is not going to be anyplace close to success. They have grow to be necessary. This owes considerably to the positive aspects they render. Having such clothing racks around your business makes your life significantly easier and has a direct impact on sales. Read more...

                          Using timberland boots to spice up your life


                            The big day was drawing near and I was totally lost on what kind of footwear I should wear to the wedding of my best friend. I opened up the closet where I kept various kind of footwear, looked upon rows upon rows of shoes, sandals, etc and decided to close the door and look elsewhere. Flipping though a magazine, I discovered that my favorite childhood shoes Carhartt and Dickies were even more stylish than before and I decided to visit their store located near my home. Getting into my beat up car, I barely made it to the store where it took it last gasp and died on me. As the steam from the radiator started to spew out, I slammed the driver side open and rushed into the store to see what I can purchase to make myself the most talked about person at the wedding function. The salesman was taken aback by my eagerness. I had to grab his arm and drag him along the aisles so that he could explain the benefits of each shoe brand and which one would suit me the best. One shoe after was tried and a huge pile of footwear soon appeared next to my chair. Yet, I was not satisfied with any of the items shown to me. The salesman grew exhausted, threw up his hand and uttered “I give up” and ran down the street screaming like the mad. With no option available, I started to roam along the isle like a kid lost in a candy store. My eyes grew wider and wider as I saw a pair of footwear which fascinated me so much that I was totally hypnotized by them. The famed timberland boots which have inspired so many people to do so many things were sitting on a display in front of me. I knew I had to have them. Looking at my wristwatch, I realized that I was running late. Taking my shoes off, I quickly put them on and ran out of the store as the cashier chased me demanding payment. Huffing and puffing, I made it to the wedding venue with the cashier in tow still demanding his pound of flesh. Grudgingly, I made the payment and pushed him out of the door just to see a see media people looking at my boots and asking if I was some famous person. So, go ahead and invest in these fine shoes and get the best, most comfortable feeling you ever had. Read more...

                              Carlson Labs herbal remedies


                                I have been searching the internet for an alternative to the vitamins and minerals which are freely available over the counter. I hardly had any luck until I ran across calcium supplements which are formulated and supplied by Carlson Labs, a company that supplies nutritional supplements around the world.

                                These supplements include a complete line of dietary and nutritional supplements which includes awesome supplements that fortify the body immune system against invading bacteria and viruses. Whether they are stocking natural vitamins, minerals, probiotics, herbal concentrates or any other nutritional supplement, retailers can rest assured they are receiving Jarrow’s promise of purity, value, and potency. As part Carlson Labs supplements dedication to the nutritional supplement industry they are active in decisions that affect the nutritional industry, this includes monitoring governmental regulatory affairs and the right to access dietary supplements.

                                These supplements include a complete line of dietary and nutritional supplements. Whether they are stocking zinc supplements or any other nutritional supplement, retailers can rest assured they are receiving a promise of purity, value, and potency. As part of their dedication to the nutritional supplement industry they are active in decisions that affect the nutritional industry, this includes monitoring governmental regulatory affairs and the right to access dietary supplements.


                                Their mission in formulation is ‘to promote optimal health using Biotics Research with high quality, effective, affordable, cutting edge formulations which are based on sound scientific research data’. Somewhere along my search sessions, I discovered a really fantastic which is an herbal preparation touted for its anti-inflammatory properties. It can be purchased from health food stores and Internet retailers. The herbs contained in the supplement may protect from cancer because of their anti-inflammatory effects. It is also sold as a supplement that supports healthy joints and heart function and slows aging thereby giving you a younger look naurally. Read more...

                                  View from the window

                                    Groggily I woke up from the deep sleep whose tentacles refused to let go. My arm crept out from under the bed sheet and groped from the alarm which blared out some song as the faceless voice moaned about the changing weather patterns and sudden storm which might hit the town in the night. Missing the snooze button, I stuck my head out and looked at the world through my bleary eyes. Not liking the world view, I hid back under the sheet and hoped that it would get better the next time I stuck my head out. The constant chatter of the radio jockey started to push the bone deep sleep ever so slowly away.

                                    Getting out of the bed, I wandered around as if in a daze trying to shake the cobweb called sleep from my mind. Nursing my only constant companion these days, I lifted the coffee mug and took a long sip. Looking out the window, I see a vast forest that seems to stretch for miles upon miles. The sheer beauty and utter quietness takes a person to a different world. The activity in the small trading town some distance away is in full swing and I can hear the dim voices of men in the street. As my gaze drifted to the wide body of water in the bay, I see a ship had pulled in sometime back. Huge wooden barrels, grains and other stuff were being unloaded and some crates being uploaded. It is a huge ship that brings all types of items to this God forsaken island in the middle of nowhere. It seemed like it had dropped anchor at dawn and will probably leave soon on another journey back to the mainland. I guess I will be heading down there sometime late in the afternoon to see what new activity was happening and see what kind of haul I’ll get this time. Read more...

                                      Thursday, March 15, 2012

                                      Get those blue sapphire engagement rings to impress your partner

                                        The big day for which you have been waiting for is almost here. Yes, it is almost your wedding day and you still have not decided on what you will wear or who to invite. It is difficult to find what you are looking for at the last moment and a generous amount of help is needed at times like this. One of my friends was in such a situation and I volunteered to help out with wedding ideas as I owed him a lot of favors and this seemed like a good time to repay one off. It is always good to start off this big event with some professional help as the people who work in this area might have new ideas to make things exciting. So, I logged onto the net and I was desperately searching the net for blue sapphire engagement rings as to differentiate it from others. Each and every wedding should be as different from others or else no one will remember it. During the search, I discovered ceylon sapphire which can be used to really impress your guests as well the lucky couple who are getting married.

                                        Yet, I was looking for sapphire engagement ring might not seem an important to a layman initially. A proper one will make a great impact on the wedding day. No one will be able to forget it and they will constantly ask you where you got all these fantastic items which make a memorable event even more worth remembering. From demure elegance to a sensual one, today's wedding gifts offers a wide variety of options. Choose the correct items depending on the couple personality that are classy yet priced just right to make the right impact on one and all. The right set of stones for your wedding day is worth the trouble are worth the extra trouble a person goes through as it has to come from the heart, and everyone is sure to be touched by your thoughtfulness and generosity. On an ending note, try to remember that whatever you wear or the theme you choose, it should make you feel beautiful and not uncomfortable. So, go ahead and try out something new and be a little adventurous. After all, it’s all about having fun also. Read more...

                                          Using fluorescent light fixtures to solve all your needs

                                            The fluorescent light fixtures or fluorescent tubes are a gas discharge lamp that uses electricity to excite mercury vapor. The excited mercury atoms produce short-wave ultraviolet light that then causes a phosphor to fluoresce producing visible light. A fluorescent lamp converts electrical power into useful light more efficiently than an incandescent lamp. Lower energy cost typically offsets the higher initial cost of the lamp. The lamp fixture is more costly because it requires a ballast to regulate the current through the lamp. While larger fluorescent lamps have been mostly used in commercial or institutional buildings, the compact fluorescent lamp is now available in the same popular sizes as incandescent and is used as an energy-saving alternative in homes.

                                            Fluorescent lamp tubes are typically straight and range in length from about 100 millimeters (3.9 in) for miniature lamps, to 2.43 meters (8.0 ft) for high-output lamps. Some lamps have the tube bent into a circle, used for table lamps or other places where a more compact light source is desired. Larger U-shaped lamps are used to provide the same amount of light in a more compact area, and are used for special architectural purposes.

                                            Light-emitting phosphors are applied as a paint-like coating to the inside of the tube. The organic solvents are allowed to evaporate, then the tube is heated to nearly the melting point of glass to drive off remaining organic compounds and fuse the coating to the lamp tube. Careful control of the grain size of the suspended phosphors is necessary; large grains, 35 micrometers or larger, lead to weak grainy coatings, whereas too many small particles 1 or 2 micrometers or smaller leads to poor light maintenance and efficiency. Most phosphors perform best with a particle size around 10 micrometers. The coating must be thick enough to capture all the ultraviolet light produced by the mercury arc, but not so thick that the phosphor coating absorbs too much visible light. The first phosphors were synthetic versions of naturally occurring fluorescent minerals, with small amounts of metals added as activators. Later other compounds were discovered, allowing differing colors of lamps to be made.
                                            The full spectrum light bulbs covers the electromagnetic spectrum from infrared to near ultraviolet or all wavelengths that are useful to plant or animal life; in particular sunlight is considered full spectrum, even though the solar spectral distribution reaching Earth changes with time of day, latitude, and atmospheric conditions. "Full-spectrum" is not a technical term when applied to an electrical light bulb but rather a marketing term implying that the product emulates natural light. In recent years, full-spectrum lighting has been used in the treatment of seasonal affective disorder through the use of "light boxes" that mimic natural sunlight which may not be available in some areas during the winter months. Light is an environmental stimulus for regulating circadian cycle. Lightbox therapy, otherwise known as phototherapy is a recognized modality for depression (such as SAD). It is also the primary treatment for circadian rhythm sleep disorder. Depending on the quality of the light, it is estimated that 10,000 lux is needed for effective treatment. Not all light boxes are the same, and some produce only blue or green light.

                                            cfl light bulbs is a fluorescent lamp designed to replace an incandescent lamp some types fit into light fixture formerly used for incandescent lamps. The lamps use a tube which is curved or folded to fit into the space of an incandescent bulb, and a compact electronic ballast in the base of the lamp. Compared to general-service incandescent lamps giving the same amount of visible light, CFLs use less power (one fifth to one third) and have a longer rated life (eight to fifteen times). In most countries, a CFL has a higher purchase price than an incandescent lamp, but can save over five times its purchase price in electricity costs over the lamp's lifetime. There are two types of CFLs: integrated and non-integrated lamps. Integrated lamps combine the tube and ballast in a single unit. These lamps allow consumers to replace incandescent lamps easily with CFLs. Integrated CFLs work well in many standard incandescent light fixtures, reducing the cost of converting to fluorescent 3 way lamps bulbs and dimmable models with standard bases are available.
                                            Non-integrated CFLs have the ballast permanently installed in the luminaire, and only the lamp bulb is usually changed at its end of life. Since the ballasts are placed in the light fixture they are larger and last longer compared to the integrated ones, and they don't need to be replaced when the bulb reaches its end-of-life. Non-integrated CFL housings can be both more expensive and sophisticated. They have two types of tubes: a bi-pin tube designed for conventional ballast, and a quad-pin tube designed for an electronic ballast or a conventional ballast with an external starter. A bi-pin tube contains an integrated starter which obviates the need for external heating pins but causes incompatibility with electronic ballasts. Read more...

                                              Tuesday, March 13, 2012

                                              Hunting for the ultimate cheap car insurance

                                                My buddy has finally got his own car finally. With his own set of wheels, he feels like he has gained his independence and free to fulfill his unfulfilled dreams as quickly as possible. These days he seems to be zooming around town and really enjoying himself these days. After the initial euphoria, he asked me if I wanted to take the car out for a spin. I realized that the first thing which I will need is a cheapest auto insurance so that I am adequately insured in case something unavoidable does happen. Shopping for cheap auto insurance can be such a headache at time. At other times, getting out of the house and doing the actual premium comparisons itself is really tedious and really time consuming. On the other hand, a really good insurance portal provides convenience and ease never heard of before. It is a real time saver and provides never heard convenience heard before. It is so easy to hunt around for the best rates right from home. I discovered an excellent site which is very user friendly and gives the shoppers a gets your vehicle the best protection for a short duration of time and does not leave your wallet any lighter. They have an excellent policy of making sure that your safety is their number one concern and they have experts who never compromise the quality of their work.

                                                Most of these kind of businesses and should take full care of these kind of needs as they have the solutions available for us so that we can make better and more informed choices. The company we chose can save us a lot of money if the right options are taken in the initial stages so that the damage done so far to it can be undone more quickly before it’s too late. Various options can be used by people so that their overall liability is reduced at reasonable cost.

                                                cheap car insurance is an option used by clients to mitigate any risks which they might encounter during the course of driving through chaotic city roads. Being a defensive driver is extremely important and yet we should not forget o take proper protection so that our assets as well as other people lives is fully protected from any unforeseen events. In case something does go wrong, there will be someone out there who will be able to lend us a helping hand till the situation is corrected. Read more...

                                                  The lonely traveler

                                                    It’s a misty early morning and I hear a lonesome howl of a wolf in the distance. Its silhouette can be seen on the hilltop down yonder searching for something it has lost. The crescent shaped moon makes its journey across the empty skies and seems to give me the mournful look of the days that have slipped by, never to be found again. Yes, I am an old man now and many countless years have flown by, yet the time which has flown by was so different from the one I lived now. With a heavy mind and heart, I wander out into the lanes and by lanes of my mind dimly lit except for a few pools of lights that seemed to flicker every so often.

                                                    As I move from the bedroom window to the hallway, I feel the darkness solidify around me and intrude into my mind once more as if sensing the deep, dark thoughts I was floating in. The images which I thought long gone returned with a vengeance as the blood rushed thru my veins and the intense hunger seemed to grow once more. Something seemed to growl, snap and nip at my heels as if it wanted to go on the hunt once more, yet quickly receded as if it was done toying with me for the moment. As I stretch out my hand, the mist solidified and rested its head in my extended palm. As I started to rub it, it started to purr and I saw its diamond like eyes glint with malicious glee as it read my mind.


                                                    The sun was just peeking over the horizon and the passing landscape outside the window was covered in a fine mist and the sun bathed it in an orange light which slowly turned into yellow. Looking out of the solitary window one last time as I walked away, I noticed that the sky was starting to cloud up and a torrential downpour might happen anytime. The winds from the north were already rocking the city and hardly anyone was venturing outside. The streets and the shops wore a deserted look and most of the shops were closed even though shops around the station stayed open till late everyday to cater to the crowds that disembarked from distant town to make a livelihood. Looking at the meandering river which flowed next to the window, the river looked so cool, refreshing and it seemed to call me out. I wanted to hop off and walk barefoot on the green grass and slip into the river to drive away the coiled up stress. Rivers always had a free and untamed look to it and it always seemed to hold me under a spell whenever I ventured near. Looking at my own reflection on the exposed window made me realize where once stood a young man now I saw a white haired wrinkled man who had the haunted look in his eyes.

                                                    Walking down the hallway, I stepped out of the front door. Stepping into my car, I headed off to a place which I had not been to in awhile. Hearing the shrieks of seagulls, the pounding of waves on the sandy beach, the setting sun, feel of the water as it laps up against my feet seemed to mesmerize me and made me realize that I have not been here in ages. Pulling up a beach chair, my eyes start to wander down the beach and see that life is in full swing. Children building sand castles, pretty young things tanning themselves and an odd couple or two walking down the beach whispering sweet nothing to all that were willing to hear their secret enlightening messages. Time seemed to float by at its own pace as the sun lazily made its way across the clear blue sky. Packing my stuff, I dropped off the chair and umbrella at the drop point and started to wander off to the lone building to satiate my hunger. The lingering smell of perfume and cologne mixed with the heavy smoke greeted me as I entered my long forgotten hunting ground. Time had flown by, yet it seemed to have stood still in this place. The juke box near the entrance was still there pumping out some long forgotten Willy Nelson song, an empty stage once full seemed to cry out for attention while the bar at the other end seemed as lively as ever. The burly bartender who was once young and now old and balding still seemed to the only permanent structure besides the other items and his eyes seemed to light up seeing me. Pulling up a stool, my hands reached out as a tall frosty slid comfortably into my hands.

                                                    Time seemed to flow by slowly and I had lost track of time. It was almost closing time when I heard a voice as soft as s yet as silk yet as sharp as the sharpest knife reminding me its closing time. Turning my head around, I saw a sight that seemed to mesmerize me and kept me under its spell till a booming laughter startled me. A chiding voice asked me if I didn’t recognize her whom I had last seen many moons back. The deep blackness of the eyes hypnotized me and drew me in like a moth to a lone street lamp. As I started to tumble into those depthless eyes, I realized time had indeed flown by and the young lady which I had left behind in pursuit of other adventures had transformed into a young woman which I simply could not recognize.

                                                    I had known Jane since childhood, yet she was always the type that kept to herself and mingled only when she wanted to. Today was one of those days which reminded me of my childhood days when the fireside talks and camping trips used to last from dusk to the break of dawn where her soft silky voice and hypnotizing eyes used to melt my heart. Time flew by as the food was finished, drinks ordered and drained to the last drops and the food joint emptied out till there was no soul in sight yet it seemed like we had not caught up on our lost lives. The joint slowly started to shut down and we were forced to seek refuge upstairs to seek other adventures.

                                                    Still half asleep, I started to mumble Jane’s name and started to extend my arm to drag her a little closer. An empty bed, wrinkled bed sheet, the smell of perfume and cologne hung heavy in the air, an empty pillow yet no warm body. I slowly came to the senses like a snake waking up from deep sleep. The bone deep weariness fell off me and I slowly started to felt refreshed.

                                                    My body was stiff and muscles sore from the events of last night. Looking at the empty bed, I called out Jane’s name out loud yet the empty house just echoed back. Throwing the bed sheet off, I sat on the edge and wondered what happened and what my next course of action will be. The old clock hanging on the wall down in the hallway boomed as the hand struck ten. It startled me out of the deep thought I was in and I only realized this by the fact that the alarm clock radio had stopped playing the same old songs I had heard for the last many years and the lights were shut off except for the place where we were lying on bed. The clothes were scattered all over the room. The little diversion had turned minutes into hours. The bed sheets were soaked and I hunted for a new set before the maid came in the morning to chide us for making such a mess. I turned my head to look out the window. Rubbing my face to drive away the weariness, I saw that it was partly cloudy sky; a full moon seemed to look down at the land as if looking for something. The star lit night made me wonder what my future holds.

                                                    The memories still seemed to haunt me as I had asked her “You still awake?” as I ran my fingers down her bare arm. Taking a deep breath, she shook her head she mumbled in the negative. I started to massage her neck as I heard her sob quietly as the bittersweet memories flooded back into her mind. A tinge of sadness at the loss of her humanity and the promise of immortality made me wonder why I agreed and I realized that she was ready to give it all up for the guy she loved. Not able to find neither my pants nor shirt, I walked around the bed to stretch my legs hoping that the curtains were drawn and hoped to find my way back home before I fell asleep here. Looking out the door, I saw that the street lights showed empty streets and the town seemed deserted except for the few drunks who weaved through the roads and the sounds stray dogs that were busy chasing a few cars that passed through the town main intersection.


                                                    As if sensing something, I felt drawn to the door leading down to the basement. Turning the brass knob, I started to venture into the darkness, yet could see and sense all. Reaching my hand out, I shook the shoulder of the figure that was rolled into a ball and deep asleep. Head snapped up, a feral growl let out as the jaws seemed to quickly descend towards me yet stopped as recognition dawned upon Jane. As I sunk into a sleep of forgetfulness to wait for the darkness to return, the sounds of long haul trucks were heard humming nearby and a lonesome train horn went off somewhere in the distance reminding me how far from home I was.

                                                    Something seemed to nudge me roughly and I heard a blood thirsty growl. Startled, I wake up to see the coiled up darkness staring down at me as it sat on my chest. The diamond like eyes glistening like raging wildfire as it read the blood thirsty thoughts in my head. Pushing it away, I got off the floor, headed off to the closet to get my jacket, money and house keys. Sensing my thoughts, it dissolved into a fine mist and floated out into the waiting car. Read more...

                                                      Friday, March 9, 2012

                                                      Using a thermal cutoff fuse to safeguard your appliances

                                                        A thermal cutoff fuse is a cutoff which uses a one-time fusible link. Unlike the thermal switch which automatically resets itself when the temperature drops, the thermal fuse is more like an electrical fuse. A single-use device that cannot be reset and must be replaced when it fails or is triggered. A thermal fuse is most useful when the overheating is a result of a rare occurrence, such as failure requiring repair (which would also replace the fuse) or replacement at the end of service life. thermal cutoff are usually found in heat-producing electrical appliances such as coffee makers or hair dryers. They function as safety devices to disconnect the current to the heating element in case of a malfunction which can lead to electrical fire or short circuiting. Unlike electrical fuses or circuit breakers thermal fuses only react to excessive temperature, not excessive current, unless the excessive current is sufficient to cause the thermal fuse itself to heat up to the trigger temperature. Such an arrangement may be found in a surge protector. The thermal fuses are wired in series with the varistors; when the varistors conduct, the fuse heats up and fails, which eliminates the risk of fire which can occur when the varistors are overloaded.

                                                        A thermal switch (sometimes thermal cutoff fuse or thermal cutout (TCO)) is a device which normally opens at a high temperature (often with a faint "plink" sound) and re-closes when the temperature drops. The thermal switch is a bimetallic strip often encased in a tubular glass bulb to protect it from dust or short circuit. Unlike the thermal fuse, it is reusable, and is therefore suited to protecting against temporary situations which are common and user-correctable. Thermal switches are used in power supplies in case of overload and also thermostats in heating and cooling systems. Read more...

                                                           

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