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Dilbert is stymied by the Boss’ bold new strategy.

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An animated New Yorker cartoon by Alex Gregory

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Dilbert lectures on the negatives of being attractive.

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An animated New Yorker cartoon by Christopher Weyant

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DIlbert lets his job perks go to his head.

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An animated New Yorker cartoon by Jonny Cohen

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Dilbert makes the best of a bad situation.

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An animated New Yorker cartoon by George Booth

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Wally is given permission to do nothing.

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An animated New Yorker cartoon by Harry Bliss

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Being at work triggers Dilbertʼs gag reflex.

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An animated New Yorker cartoon by Bernard Schoenbaum

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A type of cam that is often described in techinical literature, but rarely made because of its manufacturing difficulty.
This type of cam is able to produce, in minimum overall dimensions, maximum angles of oscillation.
COLOMBO FILIPPETTI SPA, by means of custom equipment, is able to manufacture this type of cam and has patented it for the application on textile machines and on special manipulators used in assembling machines.

The years of experience in this sector, the support to design, the ability and the precision in construction are the point of exellence of cams and cam mechanisms, both single or complementary, dedicated to the unique and particular applications of our customers.

FEIN SuperCut Automotive now with QuickIN quick clamping system and enhanced professional sets

Schwäbisch Gmünd, 07 September 2009. FEIN, the manufacturer of professional power tools, presents the new FEIN SuperCut Automotive. The powerful system for vehicle repairs now features the patented QuickIN quick clamping system, enabling accessory changes that are both fast and convenient. The new generation of FEIN SuperCut Automotive is available separately or as part of three professional sets. The sets, which include an extended range of accessories, are designed to meet the particular requirements of vehicle glaziers, automotive workshops and cargo workshops.

High cutting speed with oscillation technology
The FEIN SuperCut Automotive is the only professional oscillator on the market and is recommended by many vehicle manufacturers for the removal of glazing from vehicles. It is fitted with a 400 watt high-power motor, produces reliable results and is extremely well-suited to continuous use. With an oscillation motion of 2 x 1.6 degrees and up to 18,500 oscillations per minute, the durable transmission ensures rapid work progress. The electronic speed control delivers a high level of consistency even when loaded. Thanks to the precise oscillating motion, the system prevents damage to paint and glass on vehicles.

Increased operating comfort and more applications
The FEIN SuperCut Automotive FSC 1.6 Q with the QuickIN quick clamping system features an improved tool holder. Accessories can be changed tool-free and in the blink of an eye. Thanks to the new clamping element, the oscillating motion is transferred to the tool without play, allowing for better work progress. The FEIN professional sets now include even more accessories, enabling tradespeople in the automotive sector to undertake more applications. For applications requiring a low construction height, the FEIN SuperCut Automotive is also available without the QuickIN quick clamping system.

UL is a sign of safety and trust. ODU, the connector specialist from Mühldorf, is one of the few German manufacturers of system solutions (connector + cable + assembly) to have fulfilled the demanding requirements for UL-qualified manufacturing (Wiring harnesses – UL File – ZPFW2/ZPFW8.E333666)

From connectors with standard cables and simple assembly all the way to complex cable harnesses, ODU is able to manufacture in accordance with the required safety and quality standard and is entitled to place a UL label on these products.

In some countries (particularly in North America), export articles without UL certification find it difficult to gain access to the market. As a result, even during the planning stage, equipment manufacturers should ensure that all individual components will be able to show UL certification.

Bulgin presents its exiting new range of connectors designed for use in hazardous environments – the EXPlora series.
Independently tested for compliance to ATEX standards for use in Zone 2 and Zone 22 environments, the new EXP series is manufactured from a tough high grade UL94V-0 rated Polycarbonate material. Similar in construction to Bulgin’s popular 900 Series Buccaneer, the connectors are environmentally sealed to IP68 to provide protection for the most severe of dust and water borne environments. Ambient temperature range is from -20°C to +55°C.
The ATEX coding is: Ex II 3 GD and the certificated no: Baseefa09ATEX0232X.
Compact in design, the connectors are available in 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 and 10 pole variants and in four body styles – cable, in-line cable, panel and flange fixing. Each contact insert is available with either pin or socket contacts and either can be used with any of the body styles to give the maximum choice of combinations.
They are rated up to 18A, 600Vac/dc for 2, 3, 4 and 5 poles, 16A, 430Vac/dc for 7 pole and 10A, 250Vac/dc for 10 poles. The 3, 4, 5 and 7 pole versions have leading earth contacts making them suitable for single or three phase applications.
The EXP series connector achieves an environmental seal to IP68 as soon as the locking ring is tightened, without any supplementary sealing. Sealing caps, with strong steel retaining cords, maintain the sealing integrity when connectors are not mated. The IP68 rating is tested submerged at 10m for two weeks.
Screw fixing terminal contacts, designed to accommodate conductors up to 4mm2, require no special tooling and allow the connector to be easily terminated and maintained ‘in the field’, while positive location keyways prohibit the possibility of mis-connection.
Two designs of cable retention and alternative sealing glands allow for cable acceptance from 7mm through to 22mm diameter.
The connectors are designed for a wide variety of applications in mind, where a secure, reliable and easy to terminate interface is required, particularly for manufacturers supplying machines, equipment and systems where these explosive atmospheres might exist. As well the petrochemical industries, this could include; mills and grain stores, paint and ink manufacturers, timber mills and processors, cement works, shipyards and sewage treatment.

Filed under: Sedan, Performance, SUV, Jaguar, Land Rover, India, Tata, Luxury, Off-Road

While many confusing car-related things have happened in the upper strata of the Autoverse over the last few years (Aston Martin and Ferrari both being impart owned by Middle Eastern concerns, Aston Martin not being bankrupt) perhaps the most shocking and disconcerting was Ford’s sale of Jaguar and Land Rover to India’s Tata. To many, the scheme seemed doomed from the get go and after a couple cash-hemorrhaging quarters coupled to the recent recession, the naysayers appeared right.

Turns out, Tata can say nay to the naysayers as its two prestige/luxury brands just turned a profit. A combination of cost cuts and attractive new models (LR4, XF) have helped catapult the long time money losers into the black. And while the $4.7 million in consolidated net profits last quarter is certainly nothing to jump for joy over, that nearly five million bucks is a nice change of pace from the usual Jag/Landy blood red ink. JLR sales rose 23% over the previous quarter. Rule Britannia! Er, India.

[Source: Gasgoo | Photo: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images]

REPORT: Tata Motors back in the black as Jaguar/Land Rover fortunes improve originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 30 Nov 2009 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The dough used in danishes is similar to the dough used in croissants. It is a very flaky, buttery yeast dough that takes more than a little bit of time and patience to put together. Sometimes it’s nice to dawdle over a batch of pastry on a lazy weekend morning, but other times it’s nice to get something delicious onto your plate a little more quickly. One solution is to run to the local bakery and pick up some danishes, but another is to make a quick batch of danish using puff pastry instead of a more traditional danish dough. Puff pastry is easy to work with and produces a crisp, flaky delicious danish – especially considering that it takes so little time to make a batch.

The secret to making these danishes so good is the cream cheese filling inside. It is made with cream cheese and white chocolate. The white chocolate gives it a rich, creamy feel and just the right amount of sweetness. A good quality white chocolate (not white baking chips) will have notes of milk and vanilla in it, which will help round out the flavor of the cream cheese. The cream is delicious on its own and bakes very well, staying tender and moist within its crisp puff pastry shell.

Now, if you’re a purist, you could keep the cream cheese danish filling plain and serve the pastries that way. I used mixture of raspberry and peach preserves to sweeten them up a little more. Any flavor of jam will work here, but thicker jams and preserves will tend to spread less during baking and produce a slightly prettier danish in the end. This is another good example of a recipe that you can use as a jumping off point for creating your own variations. The 1,2,3 Puff! Contest that Pepperidge Farm is holding is still accepting entries and a mouthwatering Danish – or similarly enticing pastry – sounds like it would have a great chance of being a prize winner. The grand prize is an all-expenses paid trip to New York (along with some foodie bonuses, like a tour of NYC pastry shops and bakeries!), but that’s just the bonus of experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen.

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Samos Island, Greece | Eccentric Homes

On the Greek island of Samos is a cave system that was once home and classroom to famous mathematician and philosopher, Pythagoras. The cave is located on Mount Kerkis, an extinct volcano that forms the second-highest peak in the East Aegean.

Though Pythagoras’ theorems have been fundamental to our understanding of mathematics, relatively little is known about the man who first proved that, in a right triangle, a2 + b2 = c2. According to local legend, however, Pythagoras fled to these caves when he was being hunted by the infamous tyrant, Polycrates, around 400 B.C.

During this time, it is believed that Pythagoras inhabited one small cave and used a nearby larger cave as his classroom. One can only imagine the types of lessons Pythagoras taught while living on Mount Kerkis. After all, in addition to being a mathematician, Pythagoras was also the founder of the esoteric religious movement known as Pythagoreanism.

Rooted in both mathematics as well as mysticism, Pythagoreanism has been described as “a philosophical school, a religious brotherhood, and a political association.” Though it is known that the Pythagoreans followed many of the religious and ascetic beliefs of their master, much of their practices have been shrouded in secrecy.

Today, most of the caves on Mount Kerkis are open to the public. Visitors can explore the old home of Pythagoras, nearby chapels, as well as a series of stalactites which “holy water” allegedly drips from.