Gloria is inspired by the 60’s mod and sleek look, she admits she loves it all. Her very first purchase was an antique bedframe when she was 18 years old and she still has it featured in her guest room today.
Her space will feature fun primitives to 60’s mod, all coming straight from her workshop. Never to have been seen anywhere. She did share she will have some cool “parts” that will inspire you to create your own unique cottage table or accent piece for your home.
“I just didn’t want to be the same as everyone else”, Gloria shares, “The new homes today really showcase the clean, fluid lines and original woods of the 1960’s furniture.” The cool 60’s mod colors, turquoise, orange, clear blue all work today. Good furniture, well designed, can add to any room or space.
Gloria’s pieces can be found with vendor tag #228.
Tracy was introduced to the antique world by her mother, Diane Sigler, herself an original dealer at the Roxy. Tracy started by helping her with antique shows, and one of the first shows they did together was the Tri-City Antique Show at the Fairgrounds in Kennewick. This original show would be later purchased by Ann Steiger and Tracy Pennington, and eventually moved and expanded at the Southridge Carousel of Dreams. Tracy lives in Ellensburg, and has been a mall vendor for 25 years. She officially moved into The Roxy in 2014. Tracy brings in a little bit of everything – “There is something for everyone in my space!” says Tracy. From primitives to industrial, from nice glass to kitchen, and from car parts to holiday decor.
Tracy’s pieces can be found with vendor tag #21.
Elizabeth has a home workshop where she touches up many of her pieces of furniture and vintage finds. Her space is rife with bright colors and beautifully weathered cottage-chic cabinets, doors, and other pieces with light patinas. If beautiful patterns and ornate dishes speak to you you’ll be delighted to find beautiful vintage linens and pristine transferware throughout Elizabeth’s booth. Visit Elizabeth’s Etsy for inspired linens and small vintage finds.
Elizabeth’s pieces can be found with vendor tag #115.
Ann is the matriarch and spirit-keeper of the Roxy Theater Antiques and Gifts – the shop — and the old Roxy Theater building. Ann, along with Tracy Pennington and Steiger Productions, was the promoter that rung in the antique show and vintage market season in Washington State with the Tri-Cities Antique Show With a Twist of Vintage! held annually in March.
Her eye for whimsical and new and unusual gifts kept the store bubbling with “fun.” At first glance you may have concluded that Ann is a tad on the eclectic side – Ann’s space in the Roxy is an odd, yet coherent stream of the fun, the weird, the wonderful spectrum of “antique” and “vintage” elements. Ann’s curated selections will remain for-sale while inventory remains available.
The California fair industry spoke to Ann while she was a member of her home town 4-H club. Upon graduation from college, she launched a 30 year professional career in state fair management. She opened the Roxy Theater Antiques and Gifts in the old Roxy Theater building in 2002.
We will always remember Ann’s infectious laughter, determination to succeed, and her dedicated support towards entrepreneurship in others.


Date: Wednesday, January 10, 2018
Time: 12:30 – 1:30 PM
Venue: Room 604, Asian Centre, 1871 West Mall, Vancouver
Through a close reading of Japanese public works projects in precolonial and colonial Korea — focusing on railway construction and street improvement projects — this talk maps the intersection of imperialism and the environment. In the name of “development,” Japanese colonial engineers and urban planners set to work reshaping Korea’s physical landscapes through public works projects: laying railways, restoring rural highways, improving rivers, constructing ports, burying water systems, and paving urban streets. Engineered with projects designed to solidify claims to territory, reify discourses of colonial modernization, and project cultural superiority, Japanese colonial rule in Korea was built as much on the domination of colonial environments as it was on the control of colonial populations.
About the Speaker
Tristan R. Grunow is Assistant Professor without Review in the History Department at UBC. Previously, he was Postdoctoral Fellow at the Reischauer Institute of Japanese Studies at Harvard University. He is currently completing a book manuscript entitled Empire by Design: Tokyo and the Building of Japanese Modernity that charts the respacing of the built environment of Tokyo under the process of Japanese state-formation and empire-building. This talk builds from his recent publication, “Paving Power: Western Urban Planning and Imperial Space from the Streets of Meiji Tokyo to Colonial Seoul” published in the Journal of Urban History.


Accessibility is more than just a buzzword; it's a necessity for creating inclusive spaces where everyone, regardless of their physical abilities, can navigate and interact comfortably. Whether you're a business owner, a designer, or an advocate like myself, understanding the basic minimum requirements for accessibility is crucial. In this blog post, we'll break down these foundational elements, which can serve as your stepping stone to understanding more complex regulations and standards.
Clear Floor Space
Minimum Requirement: 30 inches by 48 inches
Having enough clear floor space is the cornerstone of accessibility. This space allows for wheelchair maneuverability and is the starting point for creating an accessible environment.
Minimum Requirement: 60-inch diameter circle or T-shaped turning space
Wheelchair users need sufficient space to make 180-degree turns. This is especially important in areas like restrooms and kitchens, where turning space can often be limited.
Minimum Requirement: Side reach between 9 inches and 48 inches; Forward reach between 15 inches and 48 inches
Reach requirements ensure that controls, switches, and other objects are within an accessible range for everyone, including those who may be seated or have limited reach.
Door Width and Hardware
Minimum Requirement: Door width of at least 32 inches; Hardware operable with one hand
Doors are the gateways to different spaces, and they need to be wide enough to accommodate wheelchairs. The hardware should also be easy to operate.
Ramp Slope and Rise
Minimum Requirement: Maximum slope of 1:12; Minimum width of 36 inches
Ramps are often used as an alternative to stairs and must have a gentle slope and sufficient width to be accessible. Handrails are usually a must.
Elevator and Lift Dimensions
Minimum Requirement: Sufficient space for a wheelchair; Controls at an accessible height
Elevators and lifts are essential for multi-level buildings. They need to be spacious enough for wheelchairs and have controls that are easily reachable.
Signage and Wayfinding
Minimum Requirement: Easy-to-read signs with Braille and tactile characters
Signage helps people navigate spaces. For those who are visually impaired, Braille and tactile characters are essential.
Minimum Requirement: Sufficient turning space; Fixtures at an accessible height
Accessible restrooms should offer enough space for a wheelchair to turn around. Fixtures like sinks and toilets also need to be at an accessible height.
Minimum Requirement: Closest to the entrance; Wide enough for van-accessible spaces
Accessible parking spaces should be as close to the entrance as possible and must be wide enough to accommodate vehicles with ramps or lifts.
Understanding these basic minimum requirements is the first step in creating truly accessible spaces. They serve as the foundation upon which more specific and complex regulations, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guidelines, are built. By familiarizing yourself with these basics, you're well on your way to making the world a more inclusive place.


As living sculptures, succulents offer endless possibilities for any decor. Their variety of textures and brilliant colors make it hard to choose just one. Join the Succulent Society and enjoy long lasting, easy care accents for your home or office!
Succulent Plant Care
Succulents make wonderful house plants because they are extremely easy to care for so if you tend to neglect your plants, we've got you covered. Not to mention, succulents come in just about every color and texture imaginable.
Succulents originate from dry, desert locations, so over time, they've developed the ability to store their own water supplies within their leaves, stems, and roots. That means that succulents require very little watering.


Data visualization is a powerful tool that can help businesses communicate complex information to stakeholders in an accessible and engaging way. In this blog post, we will explore the value of using data visualization tools and techniques to communicate key insights and trends. We will also provide examples of effective visualizations and tips for creating them.
Why Use Data Visualization?
Data visualization is important because it helps stakeholders understand complex data sets quickly and easily. By representing data visually, trends and patterns become more apparent, making it easier to identify insights and opportunities for improvement. Additionally, data visualization can help stakeholders remember information more effectively than through text or spoken presentations.
Examples of Effective Data Visualizations
Effective data visualizations use clear, concise graphics to present complex data sets in an easily understandable format. Some examples of effective data visualizations include:
Line charts: Used to display trends over time, such as sales figures or website traffic.
Pie charts: Used to show the proportion of different components in a data set, such as market share by product category.
Heat maps: Used to display data across a geographic area, such as the prevalence of a disease across different regions.
Bar charts: Used to compare data across different categories, such as revenue by product line.
Tips for Creating Effective Data Visualizations
To create effective data visualizations, it’s important to keep a few key tips in mind:
Keep it simple: Focus on the key message you want to communicate and avoid cluttering the visualization with unnecessary details.
Choose the right format: Use a format that best represents the data you want to communicate. For example, use a line chart to show trends over time.
Use color effectively: Use color sparingly and purposefully to highlight key data points or to distinguish different categories.
Label axes clearly: Ensure that the labels on the x and y-axes are clear and easy to understand.
Provide context: Provide context for the data you’re presenting by including relevant information, such as time periods or comparison groups.
Test and refine: Test your visualization with different audiences and refine it based on their feedback.
Tools for Creating Data Visualizations
There are many tools available to create data visualizations, from basic spreadsheet software to more advanced tools such as Tableau or Power BI. These tools make it easy to create visually appealing graphics and can help you quickly identify trends and insights in your data.
Using Data Visualization for Decision Making
Data visualization can be a powerful tool for decision making. By presenting data in a clear and engaging way, it’s easier for stakeholders to understand the implications of different decisions and make informed choices. Additionally, data visualization can help identify patterns and trends that may not be immediately apparent through other methods.
In conclusion, data visualization is a valuable tool that can help businesses communicate complex datasets to stakeholders in an accessible and engaging way. By choosing the right format, keeping it simple, using color effectively, providing context, and testing and refining your visualizations, you can create effective graphics that communicate key insights and trends. By leveraging data visualization for decision making, businesses can gain valuable insights and make informed choices that drive success.


Instructions about world map images
* The map image below is the outline world map image, which is at the moment chosen for painting (for replacing the gray scale colors with other colors).
* There can be changed the colors of land, water and/or border areas.
* You can change the color on an image on the areas, which already have a solid color (to replace the transparent areas with a color is not possible).
* If you like to paint areas, which are transparent on the currently chosen map image, then please choose another image, on which these areas are filled with a solid color.
Instructions about color choosing
* The values of the color fields must be hexadecimal color codes in the form #RRGGBB,
where RR is a two-digit hexadecimal red value,
GG is a two-digit hexadecimal green value,
BB is a two-digit hexadecimal blue value.
* The hexadecimal values can be prepared using following characters:
#, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, a, b, c, d, e, f, A, B, C, D, E, F
* The colors can be also prepared as follows:
1) firstly by clicking on the color field, which you like to change, by making so this color active;
2) if the appropriate color field is made active, then by moving with your mouse the tiny circles on the color palette areas (corresponding hexadecimal values will change then automatically).


Fall is my absolute favorite time of year! It makes me want to bake, decorate and craft all at the same time! I see a pumpkin and all of a sudden I need a Pumpkin Spice Latte and a whole bunch of glitter and I’ll whip up something amazing! Last fall I made a whole bunch of glittered pinecones for a magical tea party that I hosted for a bunch of women who were very dear to my heart. I saved the pinecones (thank goodness) and this year I decided I wanted to use them to create door hangers for my double front doors.
I struggle with how to decorate my front doors because there are two of them! It’s hard to figure out what I should put on them as decor. I feel like I need two of every decoration and that drives me crazy, especially when I want to make a wreath and know that I have to make two of them. I’ll let you in on a little secret, if you think I’m obsessed with glitter you are totally right, but I also have an obsession with wreaths as well. Call me crazy, but it’s true. When I see an adorable wreath on Pinterest or hanging on my neighbors’ front door, I get super excited, but then immediately annoyed knowing that I’ll have to double my efforts in order to put them on my front doors. Knowing the pain it is to duplicate decor for my front door, I was pretty excited when I came up with this idea to make quick pinecone wall hangers.
A lot of the stuff I create and do is born out of necessity or because it’s quick, easy, and is made from things I have laying around my house already. I know you may not have all these things magically laying around your house, but I’ll give you a good idea on how to locate the necessary items so that you can quickly make these too.
The supplies below are enough needed to make 2 door hangers. If you have only 1 door, you only need 10-12 pinecones.
- 20-25 Pinecones (Small, Medium and Large Sizes and Shapes) - I found mine in my neighborhood under a couple different pine trees so I could have different shapes and sizes. You can also buy pinecones at any craft store.
- Mod Podge Gluing Medium
- Foam Paint Brush
- White Glitter – Large Flakes and Super Fine Flakes
- 1in Brown and White Striped Craft Ribbon – 1 yard (For Decorative Bow)
- 2in Red Wired Craft Ribbon – 3 yards (For Roses)
- Glue Gun - I personally like the HOT temperature glue guns, I feel like they glue stuff in place better than the low temperature ones.
- Glue Sticks
- 2 Paper Plates
How To Make Glitter Pinecone Door Hangers:
- Choose a pinecone and paint it heavily with a layer of mod podge. Mod podge dries clear so don’t worry if it’s not perfect. I like a lot of glitter so I used a lot of mod podge.
- Over a paper plate, sprinkle the large flake glitter all over the pinecone and shake off the excess. Don’t worry if you don’t cover it completely.
- Sprinkle the super fine flake glitter all over the pinecone filling in all the spots missed with the large flakes. Cover it completely and shake off the excess. Set the pinecone aside to dry.
- Repeat the above steps for all the pinecones.
- While the pinecones are drying, cut twine 28 inches long. Cut as many twine pieces as you have pinecones for.
- Cut your 1 yard brown and white striped craft ribbon in half into two equal strips - this ribbon is for the decorative bow.
- Cut two 8″ strips of red wired craft ribbon – these are for the roses that go on the bow.
- Cut eight 6″ strips of red wired craft ribbon – these are for the roses that go on the pinecones.
- While you wait for the pinecones to finish drying, you can make the roses. Plug in your glue gun.
- Take one of the 8″ strips of red wired craft ribbon and fold one of the ends into each other and begin wrapping it around the center. Twist the ribbon as you go and continue wrapping it around the center to make the form of a flower. Place a small dot of glue on the side as you are wrapping around the edge to glue the flower in place. Continue wrapping, twisting, and gluing until you have used all the ribbon. When you reach the end you will glue the ends around the back of the flower to finish it off.
- Make all 10 roses and set aside. Each of them will look a little different and be a little different in size, which is ok!
- After all the pinecones are dry and covered with glitter select a larger one and turn it upside down so that the tip is pointing down. Find a small spot where one of the scales of the cone is open and squeeze in some glue.
- Take a piece of cut twine and secure one end it into the glue, this will hang your pinecone. Make sure you have enough glue to keep the twine secure.
- Add twine to all of your pinecones.
- Divide your twined pinecones into two equal piles of number and sizes.
- Start with one pile and one by one pick up a twined pinecone and start arranging them, holding them by the twine. After all have been arranged nicely tie a knot with all the twine at about a yard in length, or as long as you want them to be. The knot is how they will hang on your door, so you pick the length. After you tie off the knot, and are happy with the length, trim the extra twine ends.
- Assemble the second set of pinecones and repeat the above step, making sure they equal in length so they look good hanging next to each other on double doors.
- TIP: I hung my pinecone sets on hooks next to each other and assembled them while they were hanging. This helped me know exactly what they would look like when they were finished, and I also made sure they will even in length.
- Take your brown and white striped craft ribbon and tie a bow around the twine and slide the bow downward towards the cones to where they are almost touching the top cone of one of the sets of pinecones. Repeat with the other set.
- Take one of the 8″ roses and glue it right in the middle of the bow. Repeat with the other set.
- Take four remaining roses and glue them on the top of 4 of the bigger pinecones in one of your sets. Repeat with the other set.
- Done! Go hang on your front door! Way to go!
I Promise these are easier than you think! You can also choose different colors of ribbon for your bow and roses if you’d like. I used the colors I had already at home and they just so happen to match a pinecone wreath I made a few years ago that I hang near my front door. You can absolutely do it! Snap a photo if you decide to try them, I’d love to see how they turn out! Way to go momma!


I am a Web Designer/Developer, UX/UI Designer, Interactive Designer, Musician and Sound Engineer. I hold a CIW Masters Certificate in E-Commerce & Web Design and have 6 years experience in the field. I just completed a four year degree program studying for a BSc (Honours) in Digital Media Design at the University of Limerick Ireland. I am currently completing my Masters in Interactive Media at the University of Limerick.
My interests lie in Design focusing on user interaction and satisfaction.
Specialties:ISO 9001:2000 Quality Auditing, Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt, Web Development (Php, Xhtml, CSS, Flash, Java, C++, MySQL, W3C Standards, Content Management – Drupal, WordPress). Digital Audio Production, Digital Video Production, Interactive Design, HCI.


For our seventh post in the #MAOarchive series we take you back to 1994 when Indian sculptor Mrinalini Mukherjee’s larger than life fibre sculptures towered over visitors to the gallery.
After studying figurative painting, Mukherjee quickly turned to sculpture. She had been inspired by the teaching of artist K.G. Subramanyan who championed Indian craft traditions, and was also drawn to the freedom of pursuing a medium she was not formally trained in.
Mukherjee rejected conventional materials and techniques associated with studio practice. Weaving and knotting dyed hemp rope, she created complex organic shapes and folds that evoke plants and the human body on a mythical scale.
Her fibre sculptures were the result of a painstaking process, which meant she could produce only one or two a year.
Mukherjee remained experimental and open-minded throughout her life. She saw artistic possibility in all materials, particularly those traditionally associated with crafts, including wax and clay. As she said: “Till I have the opportunity to do it, and I have a new idea, I’ll do it.”
Follow #MAOarchive on Instagram to discover more memories from the gallery’s history.


Meet the Team
Founder & CEO
Prior to starting Sky Valley Comm, Pamela worked in marketing and communications, creating content and strategy for local small businesses and nonprofit organizations. A journalist by trade, with over 20 years in the field, she is a writer, editor, and marketer, specializing in content development, project management, and brand awareness. From creating communications and editorial content for major trade publications to elevating nonprofits and marketing local businesses, Pamela approaches each Sky Valley project with a desire to succeed — where precision is always a top priority.
Executive Technical Editor
Dr. Accetta has 30 years of experience in new product development, engineering management activities in optics, electronics, and industrial automation, and technical editing within the military, industrial and national laboratory environments. He has held positions at Georgia Tech Research Institute, Directed Energy Professional Society, General Dynamics, Environmental Research Institute of Michigan, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Lockheed Missiles and Space Co., and USAF Research Laboratories. He has a B.S. in physics from the University of Wisconsin, MSEE from the University of Florida, and Ph.D. in electrical engineering from the University of New Mexico.
Web Designer +
Born and raised in Northern New Mexico, Janelle is forever inspired by desert landscapes, earthy color palettes, and a friendly, casual, no-nonsense approach to life and business. As a community-minded designer, she is driven by thoughtful composition, engaging UX, and intelligent marketing insights. For over a decade, Janelle has been serving a wide range of clients including forward-thinking businesses, lifestyle and culture brands, artists, and entrepreneurs in New Mexico and around the world. With an MBA in international management from the University of New Mexico, her global work includes clients in Uganda, Argentina, and Spain.
Graphic Artist + Illustrator
As a lover of all things illustration and design, Tessa enjoys creating various digital and print promotional materials, videos, album cover art, book layouts, and more. She has worked with a large array of clients with unique needs and styles, and appreciates bringing businesses into the spotlight with smart design, and helping them succeed. Tessa has developed a multitude of graphic design projects including text layout, book covers, flyers, posters, print and digital ads, and videos. She is a responsible for the design content for Azza Skateboards, such as product design, promotional materials and digital media.


Daisy Stacked Rope Pendant Necklace
Material: Sterling Silver
Style No: NB8003_SLV
Dimensions: Pendant length measures 20mm
Chain Length: 18" (extendable by 2")
Compliments guaranteed. Looking good has never been easier with the Stacked Rope Pendant Necklace. Made from 18ct gold plated silver, the layering necklace features a chic pendant, hanging from an extendable chain.
The Stacked collection consists of effortless, everyday jewellery, designed to be worn in tandem with Daisy London's other covetable collections.


My presentation designs make bright people look brilliant. I transform cluttered, inconsistent decks and docs into elegant presentations. The kind that change minds – and close deals. By the time we’re done, you won’t believe what PowerPoint can do. And it won’t deplete your budget (or spirit).
Masters. Charts. Branding. Start with a muddy concept, and finish with a remarkable, refined deck that’ll rev your clients’ engines.
Give your presentation a distinctive brand identity. Communicate your message – and make it memorable. Inspire your audience to leap on board. And let me handle the aesthetic logistics.
Here’s the do-over flow:
Step 1: A kick-off call to establish your presentation’s look and feel, including color palette, animation and stock photography needs.
Step 2: I’ll deliver three design options (cover design plus one interior slide) to your inbox within 3-4 business days.
Step 3: Once you’ve selected your favorite look, I’ll get crackin’ on the rest of your presentation. A completed deck will be awaiting your perusal, in another 5 business days.
Step 4: You take your rockin’ deck and dazzle your audience.
Beautify. Transform. Inspire. Incorporate your logo and color palette into a slick header and footer, at a price-point that won’t crush your budget.
Here’s the S+S flow:
Step 1: A kick-off call to establish your presentation’s look and feel, including color palette, and animation needs.
Step 2: I’ll deliver two design options (cover design plus one interior slide) to your inbox within 2-3 business days.
Step 3: Once you’ve selected your favorite look, I’ll apply it to the rest of your presentation. A completed deck will be ready for review, in another 2-3 business days.
Step 4: You take your sweet deck and turn a few heads. Just don’t cause any traffic accidents, y’hear?
Polish. Jiggle. Format. Tweak. Elevate your dull docs to superstar status.
This is about accuracy and consistency. Scrubbing and systemizing.
I’ll take your existing presentation and adjust margins, bullets, line spacing and font formatting, with special attention to your hierarchy of information. Average turnaround time is 2-3 business days.
Listen. Learn. And get empowered. One-on-one training for Do-It-Yourself-ers. In-person for all my Los Angeles peeps, over the phone, or via Skype for the rest of y’all.
Want to learn how to design, format and finesse like a graphic design pro? When you’re as fiercely passionate about Powerpoint as I am, it’s tough not to share the love.
In just a couple of hours, I’ll convey invaluable tips and tricks, so you can keep your future presentations looking spiffy. I’ll also give you a cheat-sheet with helpful reminders and how-to’s – you won’t even need to take notes!
1-on-1 training includes:
+ Basic branding principles
+ Custom animation
+ Typography and font usage
+ Margin formatting
+ Line spacing
+ Image editing
+ Charts and tables


Refrigerators have become one of the most important household appliances in India. You can preserve your food, and it also slows down the action of bacteria, allowing the food to last longer. Due to the increased demand for refrigerators, manufacturers are developing more feature-rich models, ensuring that you never run out of possibilities. In this post, we’ve produced a list of the top 5 best mini fridge in India right now.
Best Mini Fridge in India
Refrigerators with a capacity of fewer than 100 litres are known as mini-fridges. They are small and convenient for both storing and cooling liquids. They can also be used to preserve the freshness of foods and vegetables. In addition, they’re ideal for storing cool beverages in the bedroom. Here are the most incredible options on Amazon to help you buy a mini-fridge in India.
Hisense Single Door Minibar Refrigerator
The capacity of the Hisense Single Door Minibar Refrigerator is 44 litres. It features a modern and trendy appearance. It goes well with the rest of your kitchen’s decor. The direct cooling circulation in our mini-bar refrigerator ensures that your food stays fresh for a more extended amount of time.
Its freezer cabinet has a steel screen that keeps food fresh and protects perishables from spoiling. In addition, the Impex single door mini-bar refrigerator is energy efficient and extends the refrigerator’s overall life lifetime.
LG Mini Refrigerator 45L
The LG Single Door Refrigerator offers a sophisticated design and modern functions. The refrigerator’s interior is cleverly built with various compartments and shelves to provide ample storage capacity. It has an auto-defrost feature and clever cooling technology. This 45-litre refrigerator uses significantly less electricity and is simple to operate.
The LG Single Door Refrigerator operates quietly and is environmentally efficient. Its recessed handles lend a touch of class and aesthetic appeal to the entire appearance. This tiny fridge is 30 kilogrammes in weight.
AmazonBasics 43 L Single Door Mini Refrigerator
The AmazonBasics is a black single-door mini refrigerator with eight temperature settings for storing veggies, meat, ice cream, and other perishable items. It’s a 2 Star BEE-rated refrigerator with a climate class T that’s good for temperatures ranging from 16 to 43 degrees Celsius.
It has a total capacity of 43 litres, making it ideal for bachelors, households, and business applications such as retail outlets and restaurants. In addition, it contains a Cyclopentane foaming ingredient that improves cooling retention for a more extended period.
It contains approximately 20g of Coolant, resulting in a low environmental impact and high productivity. In addition, it offers a 43 dB silent operating technique.
It has a one-year product warranty and a five-year compressor warranty. A 150cm cable is also included with the unit.
It’s a beautiful choice for storage because it has unique features like a reversible door, a Dairy Rack, a Drip Tray, an Ice Cube Tray, and a Removable metal shelf. In addition, you can effortlessly adjust the refrigerator’s foot as well as its thermostat.
Godrej 30 L Qube Personal Cooling Solution
Godrej is an Indian company that has developed a little fridge that does not require defrosting. It is a cube-shaped cooling device with a total capacity of up to 30 litres, making it ideal for bachelors.
It comes with a one-year product warranty and a ten-year compressor warranty. Inside the package, you’ll discover a refrigerator, a warranty card, and a user manual.
It features Advanced Solid State Technology, powered by a tiny thermoelectric chip and provides energy-efficient cooling and quick cooling that lasts longer.
A Solid State Electronic Cooling Technology that functions silently and produces no noise is one of the refrigerator’s unique features. It is simple to maintain and does not defrost. In addition, excellent service power is used, as well as dual-LED illumination.
Haier Single Door Refrigerator
The Haier single door fridge has a capacity of 53 litres, and its 25% thicker insulation ensures improved cooling retention during extended power outages. The anti-fungal detachable gasket protects the door lining from germs and bacteria. In addition, it has a sizeable ice-making facility. Due to its stabilizer-free operation, the refrigerator will function even if there are power fluctuations.
It would use a low voltage of 135 volts to operate. The toughened glass shelves can support large, heavy vessels. The freezer’s capacity is 3 litres, and its annual energy consumption is 179 kilowatt-hours. The single door refrigerator from Haier weighs 15 kg. This sleek and stylish refrigerator would quickly become a favourite of yours.
Things to keep in mind when buying a mini refrigerator
What To Look While Buying A Mini-Fridge?
Before purchasing the best mini fridge in India, there are a few aspects that should be double-checked. A micro-fridge is small in size, but it meets all of the customer’s needs. So we’ve highlighted a few features to look for.
The size of a mini-fridge is usually smaller than that of a standard refrigerator in the kitchen. Still, a larger mini-fridge is preferable because it lasts longer and uses less energy.
However, choose a tiny fridge that fits well in the location where you want to put it, as we all know that just a few mini fridges fit readily beneath the counter.
If you want to get the most out of your mini-fridge, get one with adjustable shelves. They give you additional room to keep food and drinks.
A stable shelf may not always meet your storage requirements. Adjustable shelves also aid in the better organization of food and beverages.
Single Door / Double Door / reversible door
We all know that small fridges come with various doors, including single, double, and reversible doors. Choose a double door mini fridge if you want a separate freezer door.
A single door micro-fridge has only one door and stores all of the contents in one location. Furthermore, even to pick up ice, you only need to open one door and adjust the temperature of each product.
The use of a double door small fridge is more convenient. A reversible door micro-fridge is simple to operate and may be opened from the left or right.
This allows the tiny fridge to fit neatly in the available area. You can also vary the type of opening depending on the available space when moving the fridge.
It is the most important feature to examine. If the tiny fridge gets dented or has a part replaced, the guarantee comes in handy.
Before purchasing a product, double-check all of the policy’s details.
After use, just a few micro-fridges make extra noise or sound. The noise may be caused by the tiny fridge’s small size and cooling function or by its improper placement.
By using a mini-fridge, you can ensure that your guests are not annoyed by the noise.
A mini-fridge with a lock makes it easier to keep the stock secure. In addition, your youngster does not enjoy opening the refrigerator regularly.
With the advancement of technology, micro-fridges now have a plethora of additional capabilities. For example, only a few tiny fridges include automatic defrost, which defrosts the fridge without the need for manual intervention.
In addition, a few micro-fridges are beautifully made in the shape of a container or luggage. There are also mini-fridges with alarm features and 3D doors on the market.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I increase the lifespan of my refrigerator?
To extend the life of your refrigerator, follow these steps.
- The rubber seal must be replaced regularly. If the seal becomes worn, the refrigerator will begin to lose efficiency. Therefore, every year, the gasket should be replaced to ensure that the cold does not escape.
- Keep any heat sources away from the refrigerator, so the compressor doesn’t have to work extra. The compressor’s life would be cut short as a result. Also, make sure the refrigerator is not directly exposed to the sunlight.
- Maintain the efficiency of the condenser coil by keeping it clean.
- We recommend that you utilize indoor water. That way, you won’t have to keep opening the refrigerator to make sure the cold doesn’t escape. The less you open the door, the more efficiently your refrigerators will work.
- If your refrigerators utilize direct cool defrosting technology, you will need to defrost the interiors for them to function correctly manually.
- Maintain the temperature between 38 and 4 degrees Fahrenheit. This temperature would keep the food fresh for an extended amount of time. You don’t need the refrigerator’s temperature to be any lower than that.
- Clean the refrigerator regularly.
- If you overfill the refrigerator, the cold air will not circulate properly. Its efficiency would deteriorate with time. Allow one to two inches of space between each food item.
- If you don’t cover the food adequately, moisture will escape into the air within the refrigerator, causing the compressor to work overtime.
- There could be a problem with the motor, fan, or compressor if you hear any noise. You can hire a technician to help you with the issue.
Which is better: direct cool defrosting technology or frost-free defrosting technology?
In single-door refrigerators, you’d use cool defrosting technology, and in double-door refrigerators, frost-free defrosting technology. This is because you must manually defrost the interiors of the refrigerator when using direct cool, whereas frost-free will automatically defrost the interiors. The advantage of double-door refrigerators is that frozen food may be stored more effectively.
Can I improve the efficiency of my refrigerator? How?
- Yes, you may boost the refrigerator’s efficiency by following these methods.
- Twice a month, give the refrigerator a thorough cleaning.
- It should be opened less frequently.
- Adequately cover the food items.
- Fill the freezer to the brim.
- Periodically inspect the seals.
- For optimal air circulation, leave a few inches between the wall and the refrigerator.
- To get rid of odours, keep an open box of baking soda nearby.
- Refrigerate hot foods only if necessary. Allow it to cool before placing it in the refrigerator.
Concluding Words about the best mini fridge in india
In our chosen list, these are the best mini fridge in India. To clear any misconceptions about refrigerators, consult the buying guide and frequently asked questions area.
Not to mention that all of the products on the list are among the best available on the market. So, once you’ve gotten everything in order, you’re finished with your wise buying decision. We hope you found this helpful post.


Last week, I spoke with Spry Fox CEO David Edery about his twisty, turn-y, 7-year journey to his first job in the games industry. This week, I have the good fortune to chat with David’s colleague and Spry Fox CCO Daniel Cook about his own path into games. I have to say, these guys give fantastic interviews. The advice they give for those hoping to break into the games industry (or take another road less travelled) is pretty terrific. Bonus: behind the cut there is a gif of a goat pooping. – Marie
Howdy, Danc! For those who don’t know you, could you provide a little background?
I’m Daniel Cook. I’m a game designer. I’ve been doing this for 18 or 19 years now. I’ve worked on games like Triple Town and Realm of the Mad God and SteamBirds. I got my start way back in the day on a game called Tyrian with a company called Epic MegaGames (which is no longer mega, apparently). I focus a lot on systems design, efficient design. I run a website called Lost Garden that has all sorts of game design essays. That’s the basics of who I am.


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It’s hard to get excited about watering plants, but this watering wand is a game changer for me! The design of this 18-inch wand makes for easy watering enabling me to easily get down to the soil for deep watering. The comfort grip handle is made of a soft plastic that is easy to grip which also has a water flow control so you can control just the right amount of water. There are 8 watering patterns ranging from a light mist to a jet spray that can be changed by just twisting the head of the sprayer. A bonus included with the watering wand is a removable bypass switch that turns the water off at the handle. The construction is light-weight but sturdy and backed by a lifetime guarantee. If you love gardening, you should check this out!
I received this product at a reduced price in exchange for a fair and honest review. The opinions express in this review are my own and based on using the product.
Amazon link to view or purchase: Watering Wand


Blake's Learning Centres: STEM Centres have been built to fully support Blake's STEM Kits. These resources are made to be used in conjunction with the fully re-usable STEM kit, containing activities, worksheets and teachers notes that will help you make full use of your kit.
The STEM Centres books contains 28 colourful STEM Cards in each book, that combine curriculum content from Science, Design & Technologies, Engineering and Mathematics. These cards introduce focus questions with visual stimuli that provide a challenge for students to help them engage with the ideas. The cards can be used for whole class lessons, or for independent work to develop students collaboration, investigation and design skills.


Designing new logo or upgrading existing logo, developing a new fresh look & feel and design line that is incorporated in all company’s marketing materials such as; corporate stationary, websites, exhibitions, icons, brochures, cards, advertisements, templates for Word/PowerPoint, and more.
Creation of web sites, mini-sites (landing pages), blog sites and full-blown applications, based on static HTML, or a variety of content management systems – including Joomla, WordPress, Wix and other open source solutions.
Design & print production of all collatersal such as; corporate stationary, exhibitions, brochures, cards, advertisements, booklets, magazines templates for Word/PowerPoint, and more.
Creating dynamic professional out-of-the-box powerpoint presentations (even “over night”) which allows you to feel proud and relaxed while presenting your new ideas, products or company.
For over 20 years, Afri-can Graphics & Web has been providing a unique mix of design, visual and marketing communications, and web services. With world-class in-house design and technical resources, and a reputation for delivering world-class, end-to-end solutions – Afri-can takes our clients from idea, through concept, to production or implementation.


Personalized name necklaces make wonderful and unique gifts. Treat yourself or someone special with a custom necklace with their name or an inspirational word. To ensure durability and quality, all pieces are crafted by hand using Sterling Silver. "Hook-and-eye" clasps are cut and formed by hand for strength and comfort. Name Necklaces are finished with a gift box, quality ribbon and complimentary gift tag.
(Photos by Nicole Mostaghal)
*Items are handcrafted. No two are identical and may vary from pictures. Gift wrap may vary depending on available inventory.


BICE WalkyRoadRefresher no. BCA007
An entirely new concept in keeping your dog happy when you are out and about. The non-spill water bowl can be filled with water and then safely left within a car so your pet can drink whenever they want. Great for use in a car, caravan as well as in the home.
The innovative design means that though your pet has access to the water in the bowl, water will not spill even when a car is in motion, cornering, braking and so on. This works because the inner section has a floating floor with holes that only allow a mouthful of water through at a time; enough for your dog to drink but not enough to spill. Sudden movement can push the floating floor up preventing spills.
The bowl has Velcro® fasteners under its base so that it may be placed on a carpeted surface. The fasteners firmly grip the carpet keeping the bowl fixed in place and preventing the bowl from sliding around. It also comes with four additional adhesive fixing pads which enable you to fix it to plastic, metal and wooden surfaces. This is an ideal solution for those using boot liners in their vehicles.
Another benefit is that your dog can only take one mouthful of water at a time, this can prevent it spilling mouthfuls of water over the floor after having a drink.
It is made from high quality polypropylene, hygienic, safe and is easily taken apart for cleaning.


Printed on 25gsm matte art paper in a limited edition of 15. Signed and numbered. Paper measurement 40x50cm. Picture measurement 38x45cm. Gold details added by hand on top of print.
Free shipping world wide.
(Note that colours and contrast can vary due to differences from screen to screen)
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At light loads an externally pressurized sleeve bearing tends to be stiffest, followed by rolling-element bearings and self-acting sleeve bearings. As loads increase, the rolling-element bearing deflection exceeds that of the self-acting sleeve bearing. With a further increase in load, the deflection of the externally pressurized bearing exceeds that of the self-acting sleeve bearing. Thus, the least rigid bearing at light loads becomes the most rigid at heavy loads. Stiffness of the rolling-element bearings could be increased by a switch to roller bearings or preloaded, angular-contact ball bearings.
Deflection at the bearing -- or at the load point in the bearing-shaft system -- is often important, especially in machine tools and precision instruments. Deflection of overhung loads can be particularly critical since the stiffness at the loading point is sometimes less than 10% of the basic bearing stiffness.
Self-lubricating bearings: Boundary-lubricated or self-lubricated bearings provide high stiffness once they have been loaded heavily, but they are the least stiff under light and moderate loads. This bearing type can be troubled by stick-slip operation and by erratic torque response from variation in surface lubrication.
Sleeve bearings: While the shaft in a fluid-film bearing does deflect with load, this movement is predictable. Although the running position of a machine spindle supported by sleeve bearings may be quite different from the static position, the change can be accounted for and the spindle operates smoothly in the deflected state.
Rolling bearings: These usually provide more precise shaft positioning than journal bearings. Preloaded angular-contact and tapered roller bearings are particularly rigid and are commonly used in machine tools. Shaft position is more predictable under varying loads. Running and static positions are nearly the same. Where extreme precision is required, rolling-element bearings may exhibit objectionable elastic deflection and excessive fluctuations from variations in element roundness. Here, externally pressurized bearings may be required.
Hydrostatic bearings: This type provides minimum deflection and the most precise shaft positioning while operating smoothly. Machine tools using this type of bearing can grind parts round to within 2 µin. with a 1-µin. surface finish. The pressure system can be either gas or liquid. Gas systems are often used in lightly loaded applications, while liquid systems are normally used for heavily loaded systems.


If you’re seriously considering encapsulating your crawl space, then we advice you to carefully read through this guide that touches on the pros and cons of crawl space encapsulation.
Rather than having full basements, many new homes are being designed with crawl spaces under the home instead. These spaces, which are usually just high enough for someone to crawl through, are incredibly efficient when it comes to protecting the first floor of your home, as well as providing you with a good amount of storage without having to worry about the maintenance of an entire basement. However, many crawlspaces are laid down with a simple dirt floor, which can become quite troublesome as time goes on. Adding crawl space encapsulation to this area can be a great way to avoid these issues.
This encapsulation is done by adding a layer of polythene sealed with a specific tape which then acts as a barrier between your home and the ground itself. Combined with a dehumidifier and good insulation, you’ll be amazed by how incredibly efficient this addition can be. However, many homeowners are left wondering whether or not the investment is truly worth it. Here are some of the pros and cons of crawl space encapsulation to help you decide whether or not this is the best decision for your home.
Crawl Space Encapsulation Pros And Cons
Have you had to use significantly more energy in order to keep your home at the preferred temperature? This could be due to your crawlspace. The lack of insulation in these areas can easily cause the loss of temperature control in your home as you are literally sitting directly on top of the open ground. By adding a crawl space encapsulation, you’ll be giving yourself that extra barrier that will act as a shield, protecting your home from the naturally hot or cold air from the outside, and keeping your perfectly set air circulating efficiently around the home.
Not only will this have a tremendous effect on the amount of energy you spend, and, thus, your monthly electric bills, but it can also dramatically impact the air quality in your home. When you have an open crawl space underneath the first floor, it’s incredibly easy for dust, dirt, and vapors to make their way up to your living area. This can be a particular problem for those with breathing conditions such as allergies or asthma. Your home is meant to be one of the most comfortable places for you and your loved ones to be, so why force yourselves to breathe polluted, particle-filled air? By investing in this quality addition, you can rest assured knowing that you’re breathing clean, clear air day in and day out.
Protection From Rodents and Other Pests
Another serious issue that many crawl spaces can cause will be infestations of rodents and other pests. The dark and isolated nature of the crawl space, as well as the limited number of times you actually need to go down there, make them the perfect location for these unwanted house guests to make themselves right at home. Not only is this an aggravation and annoyance, but it can also be a serious strain on the structure of your home, not to mention your health. Luckily, adding a quality encapsulation can be the perfect solution. This protective barrier will significantly limit the number of ways these pests can enter into the crawlspace and the unfamiliarity of the material will act as an instant deterrent for anything looking to make its home underneath your own.
One of the biggest problems that home’s with crawl spaces face is the amount of moisture that can collect there. This is particularly true for home’s built in more water prone regions such as waterfront properties or coastline houses. Typically, standard ventilation will be enough to keep this from becoming a serious problem, but because crawl spaces are so small, there won’t be enough natural air flow to actually make a difference. Adding encapsulation is the best way to protect your home, especially the foundations, from the serious damage this moisture can cause. While you’ll definitely want to add an extra waterproofing barrier just to be sure, these protective layers will help keep your home in prime condition for years to come.
Maintain Structural Integrity
When your home is having to face pest infestations, humidity, and a lack of insulation between its first floor and the ground, the amount of strain that’s put on the overall structure can be devastating. Adding an encapsulation is a great way to protect the structural integrity of the home. First, pests can easily decide that your home is not only a great place for them to live, but also an all you can eat buffet. Many pests, including rats and termites, will love gnawing down on the wood in your home for food and comfort, which can seriously compromise its safety and strength.
Additionally, wood and drywall can be dramatically impacted by the collection of moisture. Having to compensate for this can end up costing you an unbelievable amount of money as time goes on. Rather than leaving yourself open to these potential problems, making that one-time investment can make a world of difference in terms of the overall safety of your home and the final amount you end up having to pay to ensure its integrity.
No More Mold
One of the most aggravating problems that homeowners can face as a result of open crawl spaces will be the unbelievable amount of mold that can turn up as a result. This can be especially problematic for homeowners with carpeted floors, as you’ll need to pay for constant professional cleanings or even complete replacements on a constant basis. Because crawl space encapsulations address the issue of moisture almost instantly, there will be a dramatic reduction in the amount of mold or fungi your home needs to deal with. Of course, this is a great benefit aesthetically speaking, as no one wants to live in a moldy home, but it can also be extremely necessary in terms of health.
Many molds can dramatically impact the overall well-being of many, particularly when there are children or elders living in the home. By adding this additional barrier between you and these issues, you can feel secure that you and your loved ones are living in a safe and protected environment year after year.
Of course, the biggest drawback that many homeowners will need to face when adding a crawl space encapsulation will be the cost. These additional barriers can end up being quite expensive, especially when you hire quality professionals that use the best possible materials on the market. However, there are many installation teams that understand the strain this can put on your household in terms of finances and will do everything they can to work with you and your budget.
At the end of the day, as a homeowner, you need to decide whether or not the initial cost of the encapsulation is greater than the risk you will be taking with the final payouts from the damage the lack of it could potentially cause. This could depend highly on the area your home is located in, the local climate, and even your current investments in terms of pest control. Speak with a local installer and see how they could work with you to give your home that extra protection without breaking the bank.
Another serious problem that many homeowners can face as a result of an encapsulation addition can be the inconvenience that comes along with it. Many homes are designed with the crawl space acting as the main location for heating systems and other electrical systems. As a result, when you need to have maintenance or servicing done on these systems, these professionals will need to have access to the area, which can be difficult when you’ve had an encapsulation installed. This could result in even higher maintenance bills for you, adding yet another financial pressure you’re simply not looking to add. It’s important that you consider the overall layout of your home and look at all of the ways this inconvenience could possibly be avoided ahead of time.
Having a home with a crawl space can be a great way to avoid the stresses and inconveniences that come with full, standard basements. However, these spaces can also come with their own set of aggravations and annoyances, especially when it comes to the direct connection with the ground itself. Adding a crawl space encapsulation is a great way to take away your concerns regarding moisture build up, temperature control, and even pest control. Keeping your family safe and healthy must always be a priority; however, it all comes with a price. It’s up to you to decide whether or not this price tag is worth the benefits it can bring with it. Take these pros and cons into careful consideration and speak with installation experts about the ways in which they can work directly with you in order to keep your home in prime condition for years to come.


Founded in 1992 as an East Berlin “start-up”, today Finetech GmbH & Co. KG is a leading global manufacturer of placement, assembly and rework systems for customers in the microelectronics industry. This year, the company celebrates its 30th anniversary.
It all started in a rented apartment in Berlin-Friedrichshain: shortly after German reunification, an East Berlin engineer – owner of an ingenious patent on how to align electronic components with each other with high precision – and two colleagues built and marketed the first placement and assembly system based on the so-called FINEPLACER® functional principle. The original FINEPLACER® was an amazingly simple platform with a swivel arm and a fixed optical beam splitter. Then and now, the motto was “simply accurate”, which is still the brand essence of Finetech.
With the FINEPLACER® systems, Finetech set new standards in precision assembly of semiconductor products. Continuously improved and updated over the years, the placement and assembly systems today master complex micro assembly applications with a placement accuracy of up to 0.3 micrometers. Flexible expandability via function modules enables the use of a wide range of bonding technologies, and ensures that the machines can be adapted to new tasks throughout their entire service life. Quality optics developed specifically for Finetech, dispensing technology and the very stable design of the machines enable particularly accurate and reliably repeatable assembly processes at all times.
This is complemented by a second business area. Finetech’s so-called hot gas repair systems are also based on the FINEPLACER® principle and are powerful solutions for the professional rework of SMD assemblies. They combine all the capabilities for the rework of modern electronics, such as extremely precise thermal management, adapted soldering tools and the integration of diverse support processes. Only in such a way can individual components, some of them being barely larger than a grain of sand, be reliably desoldered and soldered in place even on extremely densely populated circuit boards.
Innovations today for the world of tomorrow
In the segment of die bonder systems for research and development, Finetech is now the market leader and supports customers of all sizes and industries on their way from the concept to the production of innovative semiconductor products. To this end, the Berlin-based company brings people and technologies together, advises researchers, developers and production managers worldwide, and provides them with the appropriate tools to find technical solutions to the complex future issues of our time.
The main driving force for Finetech is to facilitate the development of innovative semiconductor products with integrated process and machine concepts for high-precision die attach applications. In order to support customers already in the development phase and to accompany them in the transfer of their processes to series production, Finetech has systematically expanded its portfolio of automated die bonders in recent years. Complementing the manual R&D equipment for laboratory and clean room, the semi- and fully automated production systems combine process flexibility, high accuracy and speed.
Finetech’s unique selling points: a cross-system machine architecture, standardized function modules and identical operating software on manual and automatic systems. This means that product developments from the initial concept to automated series production can be implemented completely frictionless within Finetech’s technological ecosystem. Finetech calls this approach “Prototype-to-Production”. The big advantage: technological hurdles and investment risks in the development of innovative semiconductor products are largely eliminated.
In close partnership
Finetech serves companies and organizations from a wide range of industries, including data and telecommunications, industrial semiconductor, consumer electronics, medical technology, aerospace, automotive, defense & security, and energy, as well as universities and institutes. The worldwide installed base of machines includes start-up companies as well as international corporations, the R&D departments of major OEMs, publicly funded laboratories, and a variety of academic institutions.
For this, Finetech relies on a trusting and long-standing partnership with its customers – many have grown together with the Berlin-based company and have implemented countless projects on Finetech machines.
As the customers’ needs are highly individual, off-the-shelf solutions are not expedient. In Finetech’s Application Center with its state-of-the-art cleanroom technology, the feasibility of processes is evaluated on the basis of customer samples and machine configurations tailored to the customer requirements can be thoroughly tested.
Based in Berlin, at home in the world
As a regional employer, Finetech is firmly rooted in its home in Berlin-Marzahn. Since 2015, Finetech has been operating from its own state-of-the-art production and development center in the CleanTech Business Park, a location for clean technology companies promoted by the state of Berlin and, at 90 hectares, the capital’s largest inner-city industrial park in the future. Thanks to fast transport routes, a well-trained workforce and intensive networking opportunities with Berlin’s research landscape, Finetech finds ideal conditions here for manufacturing and distributing its high-precision placement and assembly systems and serving its global customer base.
At the company headquarters in Berlin alone, highly qualified engineers, designers, software developers, skilled workers and other specialists from more than a dozen nations are working toward the shared goal. At the same time, Finetech Berlin is part of a cooperative training network, where every year young people learn their craft in various professions.
In addition to the headquarters in Berlin, Finetech has another development center in Dresden, sales & support centers in Asia and America, and a worldwide network of representatives. This enables Finetech to provide fast on-site service and personal advice at all times. For the last 30 years and also in the future.
1992 – 2001
|Foundation of Finetech Gesellschaft für Elektronik-Technologie mbH in Berlin-Friedrichshain
|Presentation of FINEPLACER “183”, later known as FINEPLACER® micro
|Development of COMISS (Controlled Mix Soldering System), still the basis of Finetech hot gas technology today
|FINEPLACER® pico for rework and bonding is introduced
|Presentation of FINEPLACER® lambda – first flip chip bonder with a placement accuracy of less than one micron
|Finetech becomes part of the Baumann Group of companies
|Finetech USA founded in Arizona
|Acquisition of Protec 21 GmbH in Dresden; becomes a Finetech R&D laboratory for automatic systems
2002 – 2011
|First time certification according to ISO 9001
|Foundation of Finetech China in Shanghai
|Launch of FINEPLACER femto, the first Finetech bonding machine with a placement accuracy better than 1 micron
|Opening of Finetech USA East in New Hampshire
|Foundation of Finetech Malaysia (operating until 2021)
|Presentation of FINEPLACER® core, compact all-round rework system
|Acquisition of the German rework and dispensing specialist Martin SMT
2012 – 2022
|Market launch of FINEPLACER® sigma, a new generation sub-micron bonder
|Foundation of Finetech Japan
|Relocation to the company’s own production and development center in Berlin-Marzahn
|Presentation of the FINEPLACER® femto 2, fully automatic sub-micron bonder
|Introducing FineXT 6003 and FineXT 5205, the first automatic Finetech bonding systems designed as gantry systems
|FINEPLACER® lambda 2 is introduced, successor to the legendary sub-micron Die Bonder for R&D
|Presentation of the FINEPLACER® femtoblu
|Presentation of the FINEPLACER® pico 2


Also known as “Watering a Lawn”
How would you like to eliminate the need for rolling out a hose, attaching a sprinkler, moving the sprinkler every 30 minutes to a new location, not watering all areas that require water, over or under watering flower beds and getting soaked every time you go to change the sprinkler location?
Bell’s Landscape & Design has the perfect solution!
We install and repair the following irrigation (Watering) systems:
• Regular Sprinkler Systems, with underground pipes and disappearing sprinkler heads.
• Specific area sprinkler systems, water only specific yard locations or zones.
• Drip Irrigation Systems installed in planted areas delivering water directly to the root of the plants.
• Custom designed systems, a combination of any or all of the above systems designed to meet your specific needs.
The benefits of a designed watering system are:
• Eliminates the need of garden hose watering.
• Allows for watering at specific times and specific areas.
• Preserves soil nutrients.
• Reduce watering costs.
• You don’t get wet.


Internally multi-lead rifled steel tubes shall be applied on water wall of power plant boilers, as main component for heat exchange, the rotary movement of water caused by internal spiral ribs can eliminate steam film on tube inner surface and thus achieve nucleate boiling. There are two types of internally ribbed tubes: Multi-lead rifled tube and Optimized multi-lead rifled tube.
Multi-lead rifled tubes are grouped into two types, designated Type A and Type B, with 30 degree helix angle, these unique products can improve thermal efficiency by 30%, in comparison to bare tubes.
Optimized multi-lead rifled tube is a newly-developed ribbed tube, its helix angle is up to 40 degree and more, thus can further improve thermal efficiency by 20% in comparison with ordinary multi-lead rifled tubes, which certainly have better heat transmission performance;
Detail see heat-transfer characteristics below, including bare tubes, multi-lead rifled tubes and optimized multi-lead rifled tubes:
Below is a comparison table of Changbao T12 OMLR type rifled tubes and Benteler product
螺纹头数Number of ribs
螺纹高度Specified rib height
Rib width at top
Rib side angle
Main steel grades
GB5310-2008、GB/T 20409-2006 Chinese National Standard Multi-rifled seamless steel tubes for high pressure boiler
ASME SA-210M-2015 Standard Specification For Seamless Medium-Carbon Steel Boiler And Superheater Tubes.
ASME SA-213M-2015 Specification For Seamless Ferritic And Austenitic Alloy-Steel Boiler, Superheater, And Heat-Exchanger Tubes.O.D.：Φ22mm~Φ82.6mm；WT.：4.0mm~16.0mm


Who Are Maverick Synth.
Hi, I’m Chris Pidd, creator of The Pulsor. Welcome to this first post on the Maverick blog. In this post I shall be explaining what Maverick Synth is all about.
Maverick Synth exists because MUSIC MATTERS. I believe that music should be exciting – music should have attitude.
I believe music matters:
Music should be more important than something to fill up your ears while partying.
Music should have passion, anger, attitude, intensity.
Musicians & producers should want to stamp their identity on the music scene – create their own sound – push back the boundaries.
Music should be exciting.
Electronic Music Lacks Excitement
Music in general and electronic music, especially, has lacked excitement for quite a long time now. When did you last hear something that made you think “Wow what’s that?”, something that really made you sit up and take notice?
Maverick aim to put some of the excitement and originality and attitude back into making electronic music. To do this, we aim to introduce new sounds, new user interfaces and put some of the performance element back into electronic music.
Learning from Experience
Maverick Synth is the culmination of working for many years in high technology music. I started off designing synthesizers and sound processing gear for Novation and then Redsound. I was also involved heavily in the development of the Copperlan protocol.
Above all, I have spent many, many hours thinking about musical sounds – the way they’re created and the way they are played.
I got to thinking, if I started from scratch, what kind of synthesizer would I design?
I decided I would most like to put into a synthesizer is attitude – the rest is just coding. So what sort of attitude? Well the flying V guitar (pictured) has got to have more attitude than just about any other musical instrument which got me to thinking:
“I want design a synthesizer you can play with your teeth.”
“I want to design a synthesizer that features sweat in its specifications.”
“I want to design a synthesizer that your mother would disapprove of you owning.”
OK, so it’s pretty unlikely that anyone could come up with a VST plugin with the same amount of attitude as an electric guitar. But, I look on the quote above as more of a mission statement – something to aim at.
In the mean time, I hope you find The Pulsor exciting and creative and I hope you enjoy reading this blog.
Chris Pidd – creator of The Pulsor.


Helpful Advice From The Architectural Experts In Flint MI
On top of using the right products, we also help you put them to the best possible use. Whether your project requires drywall, plaster, luminous ceilings, skylights or other elements to enhance your project – we’ll work with you to identify the right solution as well as the right time and manner for implementation.
The first step is to let us know about your project, so we can advise you on best practices. If you elect to use our design services, we help ensure your project is finished on-time, within budget, and to the specifications of your client.
Selleck Architectural Sales serves all of Michigan, Northern Ohio and Northern Indiana (with the exception of SC Railings, for which we cover Ohio minus Cleveland).
Learn more about how we can support your project with our architectural building products by speaking with our experts today. Reach out via phone or email and let us help with your next architectural project.
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Want to take your project to the next level? At Selleck Architectural Sales, we ensure each element of your building design matches perfectly with each product and component. We connect you to the best products, offer expert advice, and can answer any questions along the way!
Our team has relationships with the biggest, most reputable vendors in the business. With our broad range of products, we point you towards the best materials for your application. Our architecture-building consultants strongly believe in strength, beauty, and lasting excellence as the final result. Our consultants will sit down with you, listen to your ideas and vision before turning them into a reality.
Attentive Architectural Consultants Helping Your Project From Start to Finish
Our team understands that buildings are only as strong as your materials and your vendor relationships. From concept to completion, we work with you and your team to ensure total satisfaction and results. We can answer any concerns you may have during the design process.
We understand that an architectural project can be stressful. That’s why our architectural consultants are here to help. Let us know your plan, then we can provide advice and guide you through the design process. You will no longer have to worry about a stage of the process, because we’ll anticipate the materials or solutions that will work best.
Our Team Delivers Leading Products With Timely Results
If you’ve wondered which products are needed for your project, then you’ve come to the right place. Our team knows which product is best for your application and can plans accordingly. When you need help deciphering a product specification, LEED information, or ensuring that a particular vendor will meet your needs - we’ll help!
What makes our company stand out from our competitors? We connect you with vital distributors and contractors– before deadlines arrive. This enables you to be aware of quotes and bids before decision must be made. You’ll have one less obstacle when dealing with approaching timelines. With our design assistance, you can seamlessly implement each architectural element properly.
Here at Selleck Architectural Sales, we’ve been providing these services to architects in the Michigan, Northern Ohio and Northern Indiana for more than 30 years. Our experts assist you at every stage in the decision-making process. Contact us today; we can help make your projects less stressful and more efficient with our design assistance.


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Added on: 06-Jul-2011
Paper Limited Edition Singapore Millennium 2 Dollar Presidential Note Singapore had released a paper portrait note in 2000, commemorating the millennium. This specific series of Yusof Ishak notes have the millennium logo at the top right and bottom left hand corner of the note, before the serial number. This is the only note in Singapore that has 7 serial numbers, in which actually the first number is also part of the prefix, e.g. millennium 1, when 1 is being used as the first number of the serial no.
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Gran Turismo 6 is a car enthusiast’s dream. What GT6, or any Gran Turismo for that matter, offers is a chance to get as close as possible to the cars we love that we can’t drive in the real world. This is especially true for concept cars. Most concept cars never make it to production, and when they do, they usually end up resembling so little of the concept that it turns out to be a disappointment.
Concept cars always look so much better than production cars because the design team has no boundaries or regulations to follow. The FT-1 is no different, as it simply looks fantastic.
The new concept will be available as downloadable content in Gran Turismo 6, the popular auto racing video game. It is part of the “Vision Gran Turismo program,” which is giving automakers a chance to show off upcoming design ideas through stunning in-game concept cars.
Without expressly saying that this a concept version of the upcoming Supra successor, Toyota coyly announced on its UK blog that, “this is the only image available at the moment but any talk of Toyota and new sports cars always leads to speculation on the introduction of a spiritual successor to the Supra.”
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Let’s hope it drives as well as it looks, digitally of course.
It was next to the Mercedes-Benz stand at the NYIAS and it stole most of the show-goers away from the German automaker’s. So when GT6 and Toyota announced that they would be making an FT-1 for the new game new game, with a 30 second teaser video, it obviously got all of us excited. It’s called the FT-1 Vision GT Concept, and it looks spectacular with it’s scoops, louvers and all that exposed carbon fiber.
There are no details on the car currently, but it is a popular belief that the new Supra will be the result of a collaboration between BMW and Toyota.
“We never comment on speculation but it’s clear that there are familiar proportions in the shape of the silhouette,” Toyota finished, all but confirming that this a new Supra concept.
Updated 08/14/2014: Toyota unveiled the official details and images on the FT-1 Vision Gran Turismo Concept set to be offered for Gran Turismo 6 users from September. Details after the jump.
And wouldn’t you know it, the North American International Auto Show is a little over a month away from opening its doors. What better way to steal the show than the to bring this concept and the reborn Supra, right?


Ultimate Papercraft 3D
Ultimate Papercraft 3D is a specialty Windows tool for creating papercraft from 3D models.
It includes an easy-to-use layout editor for bringing your papercraft designs to reality and a 3D window
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for all levels of computer users.
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IKEA was founded in 1943 in Sweden by 17-year-old Ingvar Kamprad. It has become known around the world for its affordable, stylish ready-to-assemble furniture, including kitchen appliances and home accessories.
The company’s name consists of the initials of founder (Ingvar Kamprad), the farm where he grew up (Elmtaryd), and his hometown in Sweden (Agunnaryd).
IKEA has been the world’s largest furniture retailer since at least 2008, operates 392 stores in 48 countries and offers roughly 12,000 products. This organisation impresses not just its consumers with low cost, high quality furniture, but also competitors and companies around the world.
Although IKEA furniture and products are designed in Sweden, they are mostly manufactured in developing countries to keep costs down.
IKEA furniture sold in pieces and requires assembly. Flat packs arrive in a box containing quite a lot of fittings and assembly instructions. Generally, building flat pack furniture takes a lot of time and frustration. To make furniture assembly easier IKEA has introduced a new type of joint, called a wedge dowel. The system doesn’t require glue and can be taken apart and reassembled many times.
The company now into the implementation phase of making it possible for you to click your flat packs together. It would be much easier, faster and enjoyable way to build IKEA wooden furniture.


AEROTEC announces TECNAM based fleet renewal at
The TECNAM P2006T is AEROTEC’s aircraft of choice for the modernization of its twin engine fleet
This new model is certified for IFR and PBN flight thanks to its cutting edge Garmin 1000 equipment
AEROTEC pilot school have chosen AERO, Friedrichshafen’s light aviation fair, in order to reveal its fleet modernization project, partnering with TECNAM on what is bound to be a long term project of aircraft renewal.
The first step in said project will be the delivery of a TECNAM P2006T in July 2019, a twin engine airplane with a 278 km/hr cruise speed and equipped with cutting edge GARMIN 1000 technology, which will aid AEROTEC’s students at the final stage of their flight instruction.
AEROTEC has chosen this particular aircraft model after extensive research, motivated by the P2006T’s design and autonomy, as well as its good service record as an instruction aircraft, in the hope that bringing the latest aeronautical tech to our students will improve our academic standards and their learning process.


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The Marley is the perfect blend of moto-inspired design and utilitarian style. Contoured pockets and oxidized zippers detail this mid-rise, super stretch ultra skinny pant. Unique seaming and exposed ankle zips make the Marley the ultimate edgy addition to any denim collection. Comes in a variety of colors to match your wardrobe.
- Front Rise: 8 1/8"
- Inseam: 29"
- Leg Opening: 10 1/4"
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Just a quick post (as I know you will all likely be tied up with Christmas preparations) to show you some gift bags that I made to wrap some special presents. They are large enough to take a very large bar of chocolate or a nice piece of jewellery.
I am entering these into Simon Says Stamp and Show where the challenge is Gift-spiration and I thought my gift bags would be appropriate to enter. The Design Team have made the most beautiful items, it is worth popping over just to have a look at them. There is a $50 Gift Voucher on offer to spend at Simon Says Stamp, and the winner of the voucher will be picked by Random Generator. Three other people will be chosen as the Top Three by the Design Team.
The bags are made from a template that I created from a chocolate bag wrapper that I took apart. It goes together easily and if it is made from lightweight card it is quite substantial.
The first one is made up in plain white card and I added some gorgeous BoBunny papers, added a Spellbinders poinsettia, a bow dyed with Festive Berries Distress Ink, and a snowflake charm. The flap at the top is the reverse side of the BoBunny paper and the peg holding the bag closed is covered in the same paper.
The second bag is made from my gorgeous Teresa Collins cardstock, the flap at the top is the reverse side of the cardstock. I punched two holes and threaded through ribbon from my stash. The pinecones and the 25 are from Tim Holtz dies. The 25 has been covered in Rock Candy Distress Glitter to give a subtle sparkle.
If you do visit I hope you will leave me a comment, I love to read them all and I will always do my best to return the compliment. Hugs, Anne x


President Wilson Suite
Luxurious and spectacular, the President Wilson suites offer a breathtaking panoramic view over the Léman lake and the Mont-Blanc from each room of the suite, thanks to its large bay windows. The suite opens on a large living room, bathed in light, with several sofas and low tables separated into different spaces, as well as a large 55-inch Bang & Olufsen LCD screen. An adjoining dining room with a view over Geneva Jet d’eau welcomes up to 6 guests for a private dinner or a confidential meeting and has its own pantry. A sumptuous bedroom invites for relaxation with its large king size bed and its comfortable Luxury Collection bedding. The bedroom also includes a living area with an adjoining dressing room. The elegant marble bathroom with view over the lake is equipped with a Jacuzzi with mirror TV, a “rainforest” shower as well as a double washbasin and offers a selection of luxurious bath products by Hermès.
The President Wilson suites can communicate with two Deluxe rooms, creating the perfect space for families.
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- Hermès bath amenities
- 40-inch (bedroom) and 55-inch (living room) Bang & Olufsen LCD TV
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- In-room safe
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◆ The knives are designed with long holes, the gap is adjustable, and the knivescan be ground and adjustable.
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◆ The general-purpose plastic shredder adopts sealed bearings to keep the bearingrotating for a long time with good performance.
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◆ The hole position of the screen can be selected according to the requirements:the size of the hole position has a certain correlation with the amount of dust inthe crushed material.


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Whether you are looking for classic stainless kitchen sinks or the latest technology, such as electronic kitchen faucets, we have everything you need to outfit your kitchen to your exact specifications. We carry the top brands including Rohl, Valli & Valli Hardware, Dreamline, Graff, Grohe, Hansgrohe and we have a wide range of styles to suit your tastes.
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A recent survey reveals that around 59% of Australian small businesses don’t have a website.
The main reasons given by participants of the survey for not having a website were:
- They feel their business is too small
- It is too expensive to have a website
- They don’t have the time to build or manage one
The same study also revealed that three-quarters of the business owners surveyed would seriously think about getting a website if the process was quick and easy, and a professional designer built one for them.
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Nowadays most of your customers are quite tech-savvy and usually, their first exposure to your business is through your website. If you run a brick-and-mortar local business, the majority of your potential customers will explore your website before visiting your business in person.
If you don’t have a website or your website does not provide a good user experience or difficult to find, you are surrendering your valuable customers to your competition. Your website is your virtual showroom. It needs to show case you and your business. It needs to be found when people enter certain keywords in the search engine. It needs to be engaging so they can find the answers to the questions they ask or discover a solution to their problem through your products/services. It needs to direct them to take certain actions in order to generate more leads for your business.
These are the reasons why Red Panda Web Studio always starts our website build by having a business assessment discussions with you. We don’t want to just create any website for you, we want to deliver an elegant website that works for your business.
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A Domain Name puts a user friendly face on hard-to-remember numeric internet addresses (IPs). The aim is to give your customers an easy-to-remember name (not complicated IP addresses) so they can reach your website. We consult you on the domain name you’d like to use and check whether that name is still available. If the name you want is no longer available, we will propose similar name(s) for your consideration. Once the domain name is agreed and available, we purchase and register it on your behalf.
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We develop a business website that adheres to Digital Marketing, Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and User Experience best practice. We carefully balance various essential factors such as clean design, effective color scheme, branding, functionality, navigation, usability, call-to-action, and speed (short loading times). We schedule periodic checkpoint calls to show you progress and obtain your feedback to avoid any unpleasant surprise when we deliver the final website. We also do proper testing before we handover the website to you.