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NEW YORK – Tommy Hanson started a postseason game in 2010, so he didn't bite when someone asked if pitching opening day Thursday against the New York Mets would be comparable to a playoff start. "I don't think so, to be honest with you," he said.
He's also been a top-rated prospect, an up-and-comer who once dominated the Arizona Fall League, a kid who was the talk of baseball at the outset of his rookie season in 2009, and a pitcher who was so good in last season's first half (10-4, 2.44 ERA) that folks around baseball agreed he deserved to be on the All-Star team, though he wasn't selected.
In other words, Hanson didn't just fall off one of the orange trucks from his hometown of Redlands, Calif. He's been around, seen plenty in his young career, done some things. Pitching opening day at Citi Field against the Mets and Johan Santana isn't going to overwhelm him or leave him searching for words to describe the significance of the honor.
Especially not now, after the late season of his discontent in 2011 due to a shoulder injury, followed by an offseason of change – in his funky pitching mechanics to reduce the arm stress – and a spring training that began in tumult when he wrecked his car en route to the first workout. He had a Grade 1 concussion that kept him out more than a week.
"After what I went through last year, and even getting the concussion, I'm just glad I can go out and pitch," Hanson said. "I'm glad I'm getting the first start and I'm healthy. Right now life is good. I want to go out and do well and try to help us win."
With Tim Hudson rehabbing from back surgery, Hanson gets the opening-day nod over Jair Jurrjens, who struggled in his first four spring starts before finishing with two strong outings, albeit against lackluster Houston split-squad lineups. Jurrjens starts the second game of the season Saturday and left-hander Mike Minor gets the Mets series finale Sunday.
Hanson, 25, will be the youngest Braves pitcher to start opening day since John Smoltz (23) in 1991.
"Tommy deserves it," third baseman Chipper Jones said. "We all know Huddy would be the No. 1 if he was healthy, but somebody's got to go out there and Tommy's doing well this spring. It's on him to be the horse until Huddy gets back. Sometimes being thrust into that No. 1 starter role makes a guy turn a corner, and we hope that Tommy is ready to make that next jump towards stardom."
Braves backup catcher David Ross thinks Hanson could be poised for a step forward for another reason: a two-seam fastball, or sinker, that Hanson unveiled last weekend during his final spring start. Until then his repertoire consisted of four-seam (straight) fastballs, sliders and curveballs with some change-ups sprinkled in.
The sinker could be a game-changer, Ross said.
"He threw a sinker and he threw it really well [Saturday against Detroit]," Ross said. "It's easier to call a game when you can challenge guys with a fastball with some movement. Guys have to be really fine [with location] with straight, four-seam heaters. If you're like Huddy [a sinkerballer], you can get a guy in a hitter's count and throw a two-seamer that's moving and get a groundball.
"It makes [Hanson] a better pitcher. It makes you be more aggressive because you're throwing more fastballs and makes the hitter commit more to the heater than just sit on off-speed where he can foul off a straight fastball, that kind of stuff."
Hanson allowed two runs and five hits in six innings against the Tigers, who had pummeled Braves pitching for 30 runs in the three most-recent spring games between them.
"I mean, finding out that he'll throw that and has confidence in it, against that [Detroit] lineup," Ross said. "That's a good lineup over there. They beat our [rears] every time we threw out a pitcher [previously this spring], so it was nice to have a ball with some movement and see those guys swing over pitches and be in hitter's counts and miss them, and see the best hitter in the game [Miguel Cabrera] grounding out and getting jammed. That put a smile on my face the way he threw."
Hanson changed his pitching mechanics this winter to relieve stress on the shoulder and back, after he was diagnosed with a small subsurface tear of his rotator cuff and missed the last seven weeks of the season. He's not throwing across his body as much now, and the pause he had as his arm came forward has been reduced and relocated, allowing him to use his long legs a little more and not rely on the "all arm" flinging sort of motion he had before.
The change also cut down on his delivery time to the plate while working out of the stretch with runners on. No other pitcher gave up as many stolen bases the past two seasons as Hanson, whose hitch-and-pause motion were a virtual green light for even a mediocre base runner to take off.
Now, to the offseason mechanical change comes an addition – the sinker – that might have an even more immediate and noticeable impact.
"The pitch is the sinker," Ross said. "His stuff isn't any better [than before], but all of a sudden he's putting movement on his fastball, so that makes everything better," he said. "Everybody talks about, 'Oh, it's the cutter [in vogue] now,' or this and that pitch. But it doesn't matter how hard you throw, if you throw a four-seam fastball it's going to get hit. If you throw an 86-mph good sinker, you're going to compete. It's hard to hit that, especially early on in spring. We're trying to figure out how to hit the straight hitter, much less one with some movement."
Against the Mets, Hanson was 3-2 with a 2.27 ERA in six career starts before giving up eight hits, seven runs and career-high four homers in 3-1/3 innings on Aug. 6 at Citi Field. He didn't pitch again last season, now returns to Citi Field for opening day.
The Braves will start Brandon Beachy on Monday at Houston, then Hanson comes back on regular rest Tuesday before No. 5 starter Randall Delgado makes his season debut in Wednesday's series finale against the Astros, the sixth game of the season. Jurrjens will start the home opener April 13 against Milwaukee, barring rainouts or other unexpected developments.
"It doesn't really matter — you could have gone JJ first and Tommy second and then Tommy gets the home opener," said manager Fredi Gonzalez, adding that the Braves were leaning toward Hanson as the opening day starter before his concussion, then had to wait to be sure he would have enough time to get ready after his delayed spring debut.
Hanson did, and for that he credited the offseason work, the reason he'd already thrown six or seven bullpen sessions before spring training began. That's more mound work than he'd have done in a typical winter, and that base he'd built up allowed him to get through the period of concussion-necessitated inactivity without falling behind.
"I feel like I'm working and everything's going good," Hanson said. "That's the biggest thing for me is I wanted to come to spring training and feel good and not have any setbacks. Then you have the concussion thing – that sucks – but you've just got to battle and keep working, and that's what I did. So I feel like I'm where I need to be now and it's almost like that stuff didn't happen."
"I don't feel anything in my shoulder. My back's not bothering me. Obviously my head is fine. So you've got to just keep pushing forward."
April 4th, 2012
5:18 pm
Here's a nice .gif of it against Miguel Cabrera:
April 4th, 2012
5:29 pm
This is great insight from David Ross on Hanson:
"He threw a sinker and he threw it really well [Saturday against Detroit]," Ross said. "It's easier to call a game when you can challenge guys with a fastball with some movement. Guys have to be really fine [with location] with straight, four-seam heaters. If you're like Huddy [a sinkerballer], you can get a guy in a hitter's count and throw a two-seamer that's moving and get a groundball.
"It makes [Hanson] a better pitcher. It makes you be more aggressive because you're throwing more fastballs and makes the hitter commit more to the heater than just sit on off-speed where he can foul off a straight fastball, that kind of stuff."
Hanson allowed two runs and five hits in six innings against the Tigers, who had pummeled Braves pitching for 30 runs in the three most-recent spring games between them.
"I mean, finding out that he'll throw that and has confidence in it, against that [Detroit] lineup," Ross said. "That's a good lineup over there. They beat our [rears] every time we threw out a pitcher [previously this spring], so it was nice to have a ball with some movement and see those guys swing over pitches and be in hitter's counts and miss them, and see the best hitter in the game [Miguel Cabrera] grounding out and getting jammed. That put a smile on my face the way he threw."
…. I've always been perplexed as to why Hanson has had such a hard time putting away hitters — especially against good lineups. He'd get to 2-2 or 3-2 and then have guys foul off pitch after pitch after pitch, running his pitch count up. He doesn't have to strike guys out in those counts. A ground ball will do.
If he really does have a sinker, he could take a significant step forward toward being that definite No. 1 he has been billed to be. Pretty scary when you consider how good he's been when healthy.
I hope this means he'll be able to go deeper in games too. Braves starters really need to get into the seventh and eighth inning more often.
April 4th, 2012
5:32 pm
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April 4th, 2012
5:33 pm
Im glad to hear of his confidence and new pitch. It may seem silly, but I am worried about our starters. They are good, but it seems like their health can be a question mark. I hope they can stay healthy as that I think we will have a decent offense this year. Either way, Go Braves!!!
April 4th, 2012
5:34 pm
Startin to get that itch again.
Thanks DOB….
April 4th, 2012
5:38 pm
Thanks, Warhead, for re-posting DOB's article.
April 4th, 2012
5:50 pm
Hmmm…. something's wrong. This story has been up for over 30 minutes and no moronic negative posting has been made yet!! GO BRAVES!!!
April 4th, 2012
5:55 pm
A new sinker sounds good, but I'm alot more concerned about the bats.
April 4th, 2012
6:21 pm
Anybody have Dish Network and realize that we don't have Peachtree TV for the beginning of the season?
And this is great news from Tommy. I love that ginger man
April 4th, 2012
6:28 pm
Hope Hanson can return healthy but I believe he will pitch a little be hurt, pitch a little be hure until sometime in the next couple years if that long he has to give it up. Doctors have found a way to fix pitching elbows pretty good, they have not been able to fix a single pitchers shoulder for a major league season. Maybe Hanson can do it but would be totally surprised. If he does well early and we can trade him we should before he will only be a liability because of shoulder problems.
April 4th, 2012
6:38 pm
Thank warhead. I didn't catch that the first time
April 4th, 2012
7:01 pm
That was a good article. My favorite part was all of it.
- Warhead
April 4th, 2012
8:35 pm
Folks watch his motion it's the same as before braves people don't care about him or they would have fixed it years ago.. He will b out of baseball in two!
April 4th, 2012
9:57 pm
I don't see much difference in Tommy's delivery, he still has a pause at the top of his motion but a slightly shorter pause. Last time he pitched against Detroit the first base runner stole second on the 1st pitch with Ross catching, don't know if it will slow the base runners down or not especially when Mc is behind the plate, I hope it does though.
April 4th, 2012
10:00 pm
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April 4th, 2012
6:28 pm
Agree 100%
April 4th, 2012
10:27 pm
I don't see a lot of difference in Hanson's delivery, just a little less jerky, but hopefully a little is a lot in terms of stress on his shoulder.
April 4th, 2012
10:53 pm
final assessment of Tommy Hanson……
Completely different pitcher, one who hasn't been seen before. Giving Tommy a huge advantage against opposing hitters who will have to adjust.
April 4th, 2012
11:40 pm
Let's see what happens before we wet ourselves with joy…
April 5th, 2012
3:24 am
Saddle up,it's a long ride to October boys and girls !!!
April 5th, 2012
5:40 am
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6:21 am
On a serious note, at the home opener, I hope the Braves organization pays a special mention to pitcher Dave Shotkoski, who was gunned down in 1995. His killer was released yesterday. See this story in the Sports and Home section. God bless his family.
April 5th, 2012
7:39 am
could have started JJ on opening day? Fredi, are you really that stupid?
April 5th, 2012
8:03 am
Faith is the evidence of things not seen and by it we can move any mountain.
April 5th, 2012
8:22 am
I am a fool but I got MLBTV just so I could watch the Braves. I will always have faith…I hope not like the Christians in the Circuses of old. Go Braves .
April 5th, 2012
8:23 am
John1010 anything not explained by science is magic
April 5th, 2012
8:31 am
Gonna need to score a couple early against YoHan… Let's go Braves!!
April 5th, 2012
8:40 am
Opening Day is finally here The long wait is over. And I still don't have Peachtree. Not resolved by tomorow – I'm ditching Dish.
April 5th, 2012
8:46 am
if is his fastball is no better and no more than 88-89 like it was last saturday vs tigers, braves aint winning this game.
April 5th, 2012
8:55 am
Will Francisco play 3rd today?
April 5th, 2012
8:57 am
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9:12 am
Heyward 2- 4 ; HR 3 RBI
Prado 3-4 2 ; Double
Freeman 2-4 ; HR
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April 5th, 2012
9:42 am
Drunky boy gets the strat on openikng day? What does that say about drinkin and drivin? It says its OK 2 drink and drive and wrek UR car cuz U will still get 2 start openin day.
Time 2 fire that loosing managar if this is the mesage he sneds 2 kids.
April 5th, 2012
9:56 am
Hey Mr O'Brain….What UR over/under on the number of games Chiper will play in at?
I say 60 and go with the under
April 5th, 2012
10:11 am
Hanson didn't wreck because he was drinking. He wrecked because the bird living in his beard starting pecking at his eyes.
I think maybe you've been drinking… If you right click on the red line under half of your words it will tell you how to spell them.
April 5th, 2012
10:17 am
Win or lose today (but hopefully win) here's what I would like to see
Tommy Hanson go at least six innings (but not by throwing 120 pitches)
Michael Bourn wreak havoc on the basepaths
Solid AB's from Heyward
Good defense from Pastornicky
To me, those would all be good signs. Of course, being 1-0 would be great, too.
Go Braves!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
April 5th, 2012
10:28 am
22 Hey Crew-Heyward 2 for four, HR-3 rbis-How about 0 for four with three strikeouts? I'll be watching!
April 5th, 2012
10:59 am
Glad its finally opening day… time to get last years collapse behind us.
Go Braves!
April 5th, 2012
12:02 pm
Martin Prado is at third. Line up:
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12:51 pm
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April 5th, 2012
4:10 pm
going to be a long year. again no offense
April 5th, 2012
4:12 pm
Same Channel
Same old Movie
Same old Braves
It's going to be fun to watch, sure Wren?
April 5th, 2012
5:21 pm
Hanson looked good today, and Medlen was solid. Just gotta get the bats going! More on the game here:
April 5th, 2012
6:24 pm
Did Hanson throw a sinker? I saw a lot of slow fastballs and big curves.
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The $1.89 billion measure passed by an overwhelming margin, based on early and absentee voting totals released Tuesday night by the Harris County Clerk's office. Those early returns showed the HISD bond proposition leading with 66 percent of the vote with nearly 200,000 ballots cast.
"Houston voters sent a message today that all children, regardless of where they live, deserve to attend quality school in quality buildings that offer our great teachers the tools they need to prepare students for a successful future," said Trustee Michael Lunceford, president of the HISD Board of Education. "The new schools that will be built because of this vote will benefit today's students, their future children, and even their grandchildren."
HISD asked voters to consider the bond proposition after an independent evaluation of the district's facilities showed that the average Houston high school is more than 50 years old and lacks the proper infrastructure to support modern technology and teaching strategies. The evaluation found that the cost of maintaining these deteriorating schools would soon surpass the replacement cost. Past HISD bond measures, including the 2007 plan that was passed with 51 percent of the vote, have focused on the district's elementary and middle schools.
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"When this work is finished, Houston will boast the most modern portfolio of urban high school campuses in America," Superintendent Terry Grier said. "For years, HISD has been a national model for other urban school districts that are striving to simultaneously close the achievement gap while raising the level of achievement of all students, including the highest performers. Thanks to Houston's voters, we will finally have quality campuses to fully support our students' strong academic progress."
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If awkward wasn't funny, there'd be no movie in "The Way, Way Back."
But awkward can be very funny, and there are a lot of laughs in this comedy/drama, which premiered Monday at the Sundance Film Festival. A lot of poignancy. And a lot of, well, awkwardness.
The story centers on Duncan (Liam James), an, um, awkward 14-year-old boy who's headed on summer vacation by the seashore with his mother, Pam (Toni Collette); her obnoxious boyfriend, Trent (Steve Carell); and his surly daughter, Steph (Zoe Levin).
For oddness' sake, Trent drives an old Buick station wagon with a "way, way back" - the third seat that faces rear. And Duncan is in the way, way back, both literally and figuratively. His divorced mom is trying to build a new life, mostly for herself, and she figures Trent is about the best she can do.
Duncan doesn't think much of Trent, and with good reason. Trent really is a jerk. And Carell, cast against type, does a great jerk.
The ocean shore community is filled with character, none bigger or more brazen than next-door-neighbor Betty (Allison Janney), who steals every scene she's in. And whose daughter, Susanna (Annasophia Robb), proves quite an attraction for Duncan.
Duncan, however, is looking for a father. His own father is out of the picture. Trent is no substitute. So he latches on to the oddball manager of the local water park, Owen (Sam Rockwell), and a weird (but not strange) friendship is born.
"The Way, Way Back" was written by and marks the directorial debut of Nat Faxon ("Ben and Kate") and Jim Rash ("Community") - see what happens when you give a couple of sitcom stars an Oscar? (They won an Academy Award for the "The Descendants.")
Actually, they do a fine job. "The Way, Way Back" isn't perfect. There are under-developed and undeveloped characters. And it's a bit sitcommy in one way - the kids are wise beyond their years nd the adults are childish.
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Chinese revelers celebrate the new year during a count-down event at the Summer Palace in Beijing.LONDON Lavish fireworks displays ushered in 2013 across the Asia-Pacific region on Tuesday, and Europe was holding scaled-back festivities and street parties in the hope of beginning a new year that will be kinder to its battered economies.
Asian cities kicked off New Years celebrations in style and an atmosphere of renewed optimism, despite the fiscal cliff impasse of spending cuts and tax increases threatening to reverberate globally from the United States.
Huge fireworks lit up skylines in Sydney, Hong Kong and Shanghai, and even the once-isolated country of Myanmar joined the countdown party for the first time in decades.
Celebrations were planned around the world, including the traditional crystal ball drop in New York Citys Times Square, where 1 million people were expected to cram into the surrounding streets.
In Russia, Moscows iconic Red Square was filled with spectators as fireworks exploded near the Kremlin to welcome in the new year. Earlier in the day, about 25 people were reportedly arrested in Moscow for trying to hold an unsanctioned demonstration. But President Vladimir Putin gave an optimistic New Years Eve address, making no reference to the anti-government protests that have occurred in his country in the past year.
We believe that we can change the life around us and become better ourselves, that we can become more heedful, compassionate, gracious, Putin said, according to the ITAR-Tass news agency.
In Australia, a balmy summer night was split by 7 tons of fireworks fired from rooftops and barges in Sydney, many cascading from the citys Harbor Bridge, in a $6.9 million pyrotechnic extravaganza billed by organizers as the worlds largest.
In Myanmar, after nearly five decades under military regimes that discouraged or banned big public gatherings, about 90,000 people experienced the countrys first New Years Eve countdown in a field in the largest city of Yangon.
We feel like we are in a different world, said Yu Thawda, a university student who came with three of her friends.
Tens of thousands of people lined Hong Kongs Victoria Harbor to view a $1.6 million fireworks display, said to be the biggest ever in the southern Chinese city.
In North Korea, cannons boomed at midnight in Pyongyang as people crowded the streets of the capital to watch a fireworks show over the Taedong River. After being in mourning a year ago regarding leader Kim Jong Ils death, North Koreans celebrated the end of a big year that included the rise of new leader Kim Jong Un and the recent launch of a satellite into space.
Hotels, clubs and other sites in New Delhi, the Indian capital, canceled festivities after the death Saturday of a young rape victim touched off days of mourning and reflection about womens safety. People were asked to light candles to express their solidarity with the victim.
In Indonesia, Jakartas street party centered on a 7-kilometer (4-mile) thoroughfare closed to traffic from nightfall until after midnight. Workers erected 16 large stages along the normally clogged, eight-lane highway through the heart of the city. Indonesias booming economy is a rare bright spot amid global gloom and is bringing prosperity or the hope of it to its people.
In the Philippines, where many are recovering from devastation from a recent typhoon, health officials have hit upon a successful way to stop revelers from setting off huge illegal firecrackers that maim and injure hundreds of Filipinos each year.
A health official, Eric Tayag, donned the splashy outfit of South Korean star PSY and danced to his YouTube hit Gangnam Style video while preaching against the use of illegal firecrackers on TV, in schools and in public arenas.
The campaign has become viral, Tayag said.
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Celebrating New Years Eve with a vespers service in St. Peters Basilica, Pope Benedict XVI said that despite all the injustice in the world, goodness prevails. In his homily, Benedict said its tough to remember that goodness can win when bad news death, violence and injustice makes more noise than good. He said taking time to meditate in prolonged reflection and prayer can help find healing from the inevitable wounds of daily life.
German Chancellor Angela Merkels New Years message warned her country to prepare for difficult economic times ahead. Nicosia, the capital of Cyprus, decided to cancel celebrations in light of the economic crisis. Nicosia said 16,000 euros ($21,000) saved from the canceled event will be given to some 320 needy schoolchildren.
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Dawn Willis leads the audience in a carol singalong at the VSO Holiday Pops concert at the Barre Opera House on Friday. The program will be repeated at 3 p.m. today at Rutlands Paramount Theatre.For the occasional concertgoer, holiday music programs are a joy, reminding us of everything we hold dear about the time of Christmas and Hanukkah.
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How is the NBA the most difficult to officiate!??? They don't call anything!!
that said, my comment earlier about stern putting in the fix was more tongue-in-cheek than cold accusation. i DO believe that stern, via the refs and other means, tries to highlight certain teams and players, but i don't think he's pulling an arnold rothstein or anything like that. it's more of a competitive imbalance than a fix, if that makes sense.
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The NBA.
Favourite Teams:
Boston Red Sox: 63-80, games this week vs. Orioles (3), Royals (4)
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Stars have the ball in their hands the most. They shoot the most. They especially know how to get to and attack the rim the most. They SHOULD get more calls.
Do bad calls exist? Of course. 50/50 calls happen tons of time a game...but over the span of a game they tend to even out.
It's the hardest game to officiate because it's fast, continuous and the athletes are just so outrageous right now. Because it's the hardest, it's also pretty much considered the worst.
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Technology first developed in 1816 is employed as a highly effective solution for well-pumping and other power requirements in remote well locations.
|Sectional views of the four cylinder Stirling engine heat and power system. (Figures courtesy of WhisperGen Ltd.)
Higher oil and gas prices, along with environmental concerns, have increased the incentive to use electric-driven equipment at producing wells. In many cases, wells are located far from a traditional electric utility, and a remote power source is required. There is a growing demand for electric power sources in the range of 1?2 to 1.5 kW to run a variety of systems including well pumping, chemical injection, cathodic protection, and telemetry. These applications demand a reliable and economic power source. Power generation based on the Stirling-cycle engine offers a solution to this growing requirement.
How it works
When a Stirling-cycle engine is mentioned, people often say, "Yes I've heard of that, but what is it, exactly?" The engine dates to 1816, when the Reverend Robert Stirling developed the first Stirling-cycle engine.
The Stirling-cycle engine operates on the principle that heated gas expands and cooled gas contracts. Figure 1 shows sectional views of a four-cylinder Stirling-cycle heat and power system. The heat to the engine is provided by a burner. Various burners allow different models of the Stirling-cycle engine to operate on
a variety of fuels including diesel, kerosene, natural gas, and liquefied petroleum gas.
Heated nitrogen gas is expanded in the top, hot heat exchanger and is then moved to the lower, water-cooled part of the cylinders where it contracts. Cooling water removes heat from the cold cylinder. The heat gained via the water can be captured in a thermal store and then used for heat trace, space heating, and maintaining battery bank temperatures.
The Stirling-cycle engine has no valve gear, and no air or fuel is taken into or out of the cylinder. These characteristics allow it to operate in a very clean and quiet manner. Rapid heating and cooling, plus the expansion and contraction of the nitrogen gas, causes pistons within the cylinders to move. The vertical motion of the pistons is transferred to the rotary motion of the alternator. In short, the Stirling-cycle engine is an external combustion engine that offers advantages over traditional internal combustion engines: lower maintenance cost, low emissions, and the recovery of heat for process uses.
Pilot project
A pilot project consisting of three Stirling-cycle generators was conducted in Wyoming in 2007-2008. This project was initiated by BP America in partnership with Whisper Tech Limited, based in New Zealand. The product trialed was the DC (direct current) WhisperGen heat and power system, a Stirling-cycle micro-cogeneration unit that produces 800 watts electrical and 19,000 BTU/hr (5.5kW/hr) thermal outputs.
One of the Stirling-cycle generators was installed driving a conventional beam pump at the US Department of Energy's (DOE) Rocky Mountain Oilfield Testing Center (RMOTC). The other two units were installed for telemetry power service on well pads in the Wamsutter, Wyo., gas field.
The pilot demonstrated that a Stirling-cycle generator can pump a small well and provide power even in cold weather conditions. A simple fuel control and conditioning system provided reliable operation and used the thermal output of the Stirling generator.
DC-buffer concept vs. AC generators
Matching the power generation to the load is an important consideration for economy and reliability. As a practical example, many beam pumps are oversized and operate on timers. A two-hp (1.5 kW) pump that operates only one hour per day only needs 60 watts of continuous power.
The 800-watt Stirling-cycle generator supplies 24V DC battery charging at 35 amps/hr. The system monitors and charges a battery bank when the bank reaches the programmable depletion percentage. The energy from these batteries can power DC loads or can be inverted to give AC (alternating current) if required. Typically, AC generators are sized to meet the maximum electrical demand at any one time. If the peak load will be 3 kW, a traditional generator with more than 3 kW capacity must be installed. In this system, however, the battery functions as a buffer between intermittent electrical consumption and electric production. Therefore, an 800-watt Stirling-cycle generator is capable of meeting the peak consumption loads of much larger units. The question is not what the peak load will be but what energy will be consumed in 24 hours.
Fuel gas supply
To achieve reliability using fuel gas from a producing well, the gas must be available, and it must be conditioned so that it does not damage the generator. Traditionally, a fuel gas separator (or scrubber) is located very close to the generator. In practice, this arrangement is often inadequate due to physical constraints on the location of the scrubber and the routing of the fuel gas line downstream of the scrubber.
For this project, we designed a fuel gas conditioning system that was robust and capable of application to multiple sites without modification. We elected to use a heat exchanger and heat tracing on the fuel supply line from the existing casing head or fuel gas scrubber to maintain the gas temperature above the dew point all the way to the burner tip.
Results of pilots
In February 2007, the Stirling-cycle generator was installed at RMOTC to supply power for a National 25 pumping unit driven by a 3 hp AC motor. The Stirling-cycle generator maintained a 460 amp/hr battery bank to supply three-phase 208V AC power to the motor via an inverter. The Stirling-cycle generator has been running for approximately one year doing over 3,200 fired hours and has required only minor maintenance.
At the Wamsutter gas field in Wyoming, two Stirling-cycle generators (Figure 2) were installed, each on a multi-well pad requiring about 400 watts of continuous power. Due to resource limitations and gas supply component failures, these trial units have run for 750 and 950 hours. The operating problems that have occurred have been primarily related to the fuel supply system, emphasizing the importance of a properly installed gas conditioning and pressure regulation design.
Expected future developments
As the Stirling-cycle generator used in this field trial is further developed, the next version of the product will have higher electrical and heat outputs. The time period between servicing points will be extended, and the overall product life will increase. The company that produces these Stirling engines is also currently supplying an AC grid-connected heat and power system for residential applications in Europe. By 2010 this AC grid-tied domestic product will be mass manufactured in Europe. With the DC version sharing many core components, the purchase cost per unit is expected to decrease, and the units will be available in large volumes.
Stirling-cycle generators can be applied to low-power applications in the oil field. In applications where a small amount of process heat and power are required, the Stirling-cycle generator is a viable option, and the micro-cogeneration system is an ideal solution. High reliability and low maintenance will make this technology an important option for remote low-power generation.


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Black Forest Inn
- Address:
249 Rt 206
Stanhope, NJ 07874Neighborhood:
- Cuisine:
ContinentalPrice: $31 to $50
Black Forest Inn
- Dining Style: Casual Elegant
- Website: http://www.theblackforestinn.com/
- Phone: 9733473344x
- Hours of Operation:
Lunch: Thursday and Friday 11:30-2:00
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday 4:30-10:00
Closed Tuesdays
Saturday 5:00-10:00
Sunday 1:00-8:00
- Payment Options: AMEX,Diners Club,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: European, Continental, German
- Executive Chef: Heinz Aichem
- Dress Code: Business Casual
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Dancing, Entertainment, Farm to Table, Fireplace, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking Area, Private Room, Smoking Area, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Catering: Planning a party at your place? We'll go the distance for you!
From trays & chafing dishes 'to go' to fully staffed events, the Black Forest Inn is ready to fill your off-premise catering needs. With personal menu planning & attention to every detail, we will go above & beyond to make your party a big success.
- Entertainment: Every Second & Fourth Saturday nights, the Black Forest Inn offers dinner and dancing with live music from "Jersey Swings" from 7 to 10 pm.
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One minute off Route 80's Exit 25 at the Morris-Sussex County border on Highway 206 North, the Black Forest Inn features fine Continental-German cuisine in a casual atmosphere. While we offer many German favorites, our menu is very Continental & European influenced by the cuisines of Italy, France and Eastern Europe. On our menu there's something for everyone including plenty of unique hot & cold appetizers, steaks, seafood, chicken, veal, pork, fabulous salads, gourmet sandwiches, and one of the best Angus Burgers you'll ever have.Continued
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65 reviews since May 27, 2014
- Food4.6Service4.6
- Ambiance4.6Noise LevelModerate
special occasion (53)fit for foodies (32)romantic (31)neighborhood gem (24)good for groups (21)great for lunch (11)great for brunch (7)kid-friendly (7)vibrant bar scene (4)late-night find (3)hot spot (3)notable wine list (2)scenic view (1)Show More
- JandEEandJDined on 9/21/2014Authentic German food and atmosphere. Exactly what we had hoped for to make Oktoberfest memorable.Special Features:
- Dinner Reuniontable4twoDined on 9/17/2014The ambiance at the Black Forest is a perfect mix between a quiet dinner setting with a great looking old world bar! The melon served with their Housemade Wild Boar Prosciutto appetizer was the freshest Melon ever tasted. The Veal Jagerschnitzel with Wine and Mushroom Cream Sauce was delicious and nicely complimented with a board of seasonal beer samplers. Sharing several desserts after dinner with coffee topped off a great dinner.Special Features:
- Terrific dinnerDisappointedDined on 9/14/2014We've been eating here for over 30 years, and we're never disappointed. We're fortunate that we live nearby. This visit we ate in the bar room which is very comfortable and quieter than the main room where there was musical entertainment, especially this Sunday evening when they were starting their Octoberfest specials. I had been looking forward to their wonderful scallops, but it was not on their specialty menu. However they were most accommodating, and since a fresh delivery had been received, they were happy to make the scallops for me! My husband had the veal schnitzelette gruyere, and it was thin and tender and delicious. Their maultaschen is to die for! Many thanks to Michelle for helping out with the scallops request. Great service.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Fantastic German FareJAS3Dined on 9/14/2014I've been coming to The Black Forest Inn for quite some time now and it has always been a stellar meal. This past time was on a Sunday afternoon for an early dinner, and they had a great little band playing traditional German songs in the one dining area. The food is always fantastic. I am a kind of guy who likes to try everything at a place that I know makes great food...well I think I have found my favorite in the venison dish with the cassis sauce is out of this world. My fiancee had the roast duck which was great, and other members of our party had the wild boar which received rave reviews, jaegerschnitzel which was devoured, and a salmon dish that was perfectly cooked. All of us left happy and absolutely stuffed. 5*I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great time butOpenTable Diner Since 2006Dined on 9/13/2014They ran out of a German beer during October fest? Didn't get told that for 20 minutes. After that all was great!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Wonderful foodDine4outDined on 9/12/2014Our late lunch was wonderful. Our waiter was very attentive.Special Features:
- overall expectations not metDisappointedDined on 9/10/2014Heard many great things about how awesome the food was...and it was good at best. The food is expensive and portions are small. Saved this trip for our anniversary, and was disappointed in our decision. Coudn't wait to get this iconic Lobster Bisque soup......omg only took about 4 spoonfuls -hoping to get used to the taste- but didn't. The waitress was very attentive and nice. Overall not a great dining experience
- DiningDivaDined on 9/7/2014Good German food is hard to find. Need not go further that the Black Forest.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- jojoDined on 9/6/2014The food was very good and the service was very good. The ambiance of the room and its characteristics is very appealing.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Enjoyable Dining ExperienceDHA76Dined on 9/5/2014We thoroughly enjoyed our dining experience at the Black Forest Inn. The food was exceptional and the service was excellent. We would highly recommend this restaurant.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- awesome.SeafoodeatitDined on 9/3/2014Potato leek soup was to die for. Dinner entrees where good, not a fan of the potato pancakes (tasted more like tater tots w applesauce then authentic potato pancakes) but service was excellent (Tania) beer selection was great. In all we enjoyed our dinner and would return again.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- FranzFranzDined on 8/22/2014Overall the food and service was outstanding. If I could recommend to you the possibility of German music what you play does not fit the the Germany I feel around me.Special Features:
- Great food.BillDined on 7/27/2014We go to the Black Forest for special occasions. We have never been disappointed in the food or service.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Love dining here!SaturdaysVIPDined on 7/26/2014We have been to the Black Forest lnn a number of times for dinner and have never been disappointed. Their Potato Crusted Sea Bass is out of this world - one of those meals you wish would never end! Hubby is a steak lover but always orders the Sea Bass when we dine here. The value, quality and portions are all great, and the service is outstanding. Couple all that goodness with a gorgeous, black forest wooded atmosphere and it's truly a wonderful dining experience.Special Features:
- Loved the Food, againGermanDined on 7/21/2014This was my 2nd time at the Black Forest Inn and I must say, the food didn't disappoint at all. Just like last time, it was very good and what I know to be authentic. Growing up in Germany makes me appreciate "real" german food and not just Brats and Sauerkraut.....which by the way are good too ;-) This time I was seated in te bar area, which of course was a little noisier, but still great. Food excellent, service was good too. I will be back soon.Special Features:
- All around excellencePorkChopsDined on 7/20/2014Consistently delicious German Food, well presented in a magnificent "Old Country" chalet surrounding.Special Features:
- Loved it, very authenticGermanDined on 7/18/2014This was my first time at the Black Forest Inn and I am sure I will be back. The food: very authentic german food ( and yes, they do have other things on the menu as well, but I went for my moms homecooking, so I picked the german food ;-) I started with the baked camembert , awesome and the sauerbraten with red cabbage and dumplings was amazing. Just like my mom makes.... The dessert was something else too. Cant tell you what it was called but yummy. The service: Joanne ( I believe) was very attending and super friendly. Made some great recommendations and always had perfect timing ;-))))) I saw they had a buffet as well, so next time I will give that a try. Thank you Black Forest Inn for making some amazing german food.Special Features:
- Great German FoodPoodle3LadyDined on 7/11/2014The service was excellent and most important non-obtrusive, i personally despise wait staff that hovers over me. After our wonderful meal and dessert we were allowed to dawdle and talk - there was no rushing us outSpecial Features:
- Nice Quiet DiningGermanDined on 7/10/2014The restaurant has been around for years. This visit was our first in 20+ years. The place is still good. It still has that old world charm that we remembered from years past. Service was excellent with the waitress well knowledgeable in the different German dishes. The sauerbraten is very good and was very tender, however, the dark gravy didn't have that ginger snap taste as I remembered. Overall, I would definitely return much sooner and not wait another 20+ years.Special Features:
- Far from the Maddening CrowdLouEVIPDined on 7/5/2014My companion and I found the Black Forest Inn while on a weekend getaway in western New Jersey. About an hour from my home in Manhattan, I was not expecting to find the quality and ambiance that we experienced. There were many German items on the menu but I was also very pleasantly surprised to find a nice variety of American and Continental dishes. I can't say enough about the service. Our waitress was attentive but not hovering, friendly without being personal, while all the staff was welcoming and accommodating. The food was well prepared and was served attractively.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Wonderful TimeJohnreviewsDined on 6/29/2014We visited to celebrate a Birthday and were not disappointed, We had an excellent experience. The server was outstanding, the food reasonably priced and nicely prepared. German theme throughout. Will return again. We recommend the full meal right to the dessert, delicious!Special Features:
- Good DinnerFranzDined on 6/22/2014Overall food was very good. Didn't like the house cabernet, but there is a good wine list by the bottle and great beer on tap. Chicken texture was a bit rubbery.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Buffet was outrageousGregVIPDined on 6/20/2014Their Friday Night Buffet was really awesome. Big selection from shrimp cocktail to a couple of carved meats. A lot of food so I suggest you come hungry.Special Features:
- danfrommorrisDined on 6/20/2014the menu has a large select and our waitress and chef were very helpful for choices for gluten free dining beyond the normal offeringsSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Good choice for German FoodJunebugDined on 6/20/2014Food and ambiance was very enjoyable -- great place to enjoy a buffet of great German foods - plenty of choices and they do not rush you at all!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- awesome buffetgamineDined on 6/20/2014the last time I was at your restaurant was 20 years ago....my husband had never been, so we decided to go try the Fri. night buffet to celebrate my end of the school year!...it was OUTSTANDING through and through...we WILL be back!Special Features:
- Not worth the overpriced foodGermanFoodieDined on 6/15/2014it cost $42.50 per person (almost $300 when all was said and done) for 2 adults and 2 teens to eat at their buffet. What was supposed to be German Cuisine, had Piaya or something like it. This was an example of a few things off base. Then the food that was German like contained tough meat (sour Braten and Rouladen) covered up by heavy gravies... German food generally doesn't have such heavy thick gravies but rather more finely created sauces, more Au Jus like. The Spätzle (german noodles) were pretty good as was the red cabbage and potato salad though the potatoes in the potato salad were a bit disintegrated for my taste...
- Beautiful DinnerOliveDined on 6/15/2014We went for the Father's Day Dinner Buffett and had a wonderful time. All the food was fantastic and the selection was very diverse - something for everyone. Dessert included! Service was, as usual, outstanding as well. We can't wait to go back!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Wonderful TreatOpenTable Diner Since 2013Dined on 6/14/2014My family and I had a lovely time. The live music was a lot of fun. The cuisine was delicious and authentic. We intend to return!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- fantastic27stillcountingDined on 6/14/2014My husband and I began having dinner here 27 years ago to celebrate our wedding anniversary and have come back every year!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Simply outstanding alwaysNightOutDined on 6/7/2014We have been going here for 15 years since our 1st date. We travel an hour to enjoy dinner. We are never disappointed. The food is fresh, the sauces amazing. It is absolutely worth the trip. You won't be disappointed!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Outstanding food and service!SaturdaysVIPDined on 6/7/2014We frequent the Black Forest for their fantastic food and excellent service! The ambiance of the Inn is truly "black forest Germany" with lovely woodwork and decor, and the staff is appropriately dressed. The food is without question, the best in the area, ranging from traditional German meals to one fantastic Sea Bass meal that is truly beyond compare! They do their vegetable side dishes in such a way that even makes delicious, unique and super yummy! The staff is pleasant, efficient and super friendly! This is a restaurant that we'll continue to visit!!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- You asked, I answeredOpenTable Diner Since 2010Dined on 5/31/2014Excellent food, but a bit pricey You red velvet bench seating is in desperate need of replacement. Most uncomfortable surface I have sat on in years. I am German, so we go for soul food and I know those benches have been there since I was a much younger person - hint, happy customers happen with good food AND good comfortable seating. It is time!Special Features:
- The following 331 reviews are from the Black Forest Inn reviews archive.
- True German FoodMrsBinNJDined on 5/24/2014From the moment you walk in, you are transported to Germany. The art on the wall, the waitresses' dirndls, and the food food food -- it all feels like the real deal. The food is unbelievably good. I reco schnitzel and the stroganoff!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Authentic germanTryinnewfoodsDined on 5/19/2014We were looking for an authentic german restaurant, this was definately the right place to go. Awesome authentic food cooked by 3 generations of germans. Authentic decor and dress.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Food was outstandingGregVIPDined on 5/16/2014The food here is quite good but don't let the tag German food throw you. This is truly a continental restaurant with a German accent. I see influences of French, Northern Italian, and Slavic. This time we tried what is considered to be German ravioli, Maultaschen. We ordered it as an appetizer and it was outstanding.Special Features:
- A FavoriteSkipperDined on 5/16/2014Consistently great with an emphasis on German/Continental cuisine. Also, a good selection of imported beers and German decor. Family owned and operated. Try the Norwegian smoked salmon appetizer, the Icelandic sole, the pork or wiener schnitzel, the tuna and, of course the spaetzle and red cabbage.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- how disappointingnick52948Dined on 5/11/2014We've been to the Black Forest Inn four times in the past year. We always enjoyed the food and surroundings. We went there for Mother's Day and were very disappointed. First of all we reserved the wine room for our group of ten. When we got there we were told they couldn't fill that request even though we called and confirmed this. The food was not up to snuff either. The food was tasteless and the dessert was horrible. The waitress was wonderful and made the best of a bad visit. We will never go back to this restaurant. Our bill was about $500 and we traveled almost an hour to get there - NEVER AGAIN!
- KatieDined on 5/10/2014Enjoyed the 3 piece musical group playing old time tunes.Special Features:
- UnappetizingDisappointedDined on 5/9/2014Made reservations for romantic anniversary dinner.....UGH! Was seated in heavy traffic buffet room. Felt VERY rushed to order so we went with the buffet. ALL the food was cold (even after mentioning to buffet server, nothing was done) and all the meat dishes were served in the same tasteless, salty, brown sauce. Patrons were left waiting with empty plates as buffet refills were very slow. The staff ran around like chickens without heads and looked like they needed roller skates- very unprofessional. I think the buffet is good for the clientelle that was there looking to fill their plates and faces, and not care what they're eating. You know the type


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MADISON, WI (WTAQ) - The Council of Great Lakes Governors is planning a regional trade mission to Australia in May.
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation is looking for business people who might want to go along.
The trip is planned from May 6th through 11th in Sydney and Melbourne. The goal is to help small to medium-sized Midwest businesses grow their exporting opportunities with Australia.
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Lloyd Alter edits the design section of Treehugger.com, and writes about land use, urban planning, design and architecture. After practicing architecture he became a real estate developer, building a number of award-winning projects. Concerns about uncontrolled demolition and development led Alter to get involved in the local preservation movement and until he recently served as president of the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario.


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Sometimes no matter how hard you try and keep your weight in check during pregnancy, you still wind up putting on a few more pounds than you initially expected and end up tipping the scales well above the recommended 25 to 35 pound weight gain. (Which is a total crock anyway.) And even though they're known for their fabulous figures, celebrities are also susceptible to the battle of the pregnancy bulge. She looks so amazing now, you'd never guess that Vanessa Lachey gained 65 pounds while pregnant with her son Camden.
For real! And can you believe she had no qualms about putting that number out there? Gotta love her for it.
See? Gaining a decent amount of weight really isn't as uncommon as you think. And if celeb moms aren't afraid to spill the beans on how many pounds they added to their fab figures -- none of us should be either.
Check out these photos to see 6 more celebrities who gained over 50 pounds while pregnant.
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STOP PICKING ON PREGNANT WOMEN. Not cool. Not cool at all. That headline is atrocious, and it is literally nobody's business how much weight somebody gains while pregnant.
I would like to point out that the 25-35lbs recommendation is for average size women, not stick thin celebrities. If you weigh less you can gain more. The same for if you weigh more, you can gain less.
We should be banding together, not tearing each other down.
people need to leave pregnant women alone. they are making babies
50lbs is not a decent amount of weight for the average woman, it's too much. Those women are often pigging out because they aren't allowed to eat what they want most of the time. Jenny McCarthy admitted eating entire pans of brownies by herself while pregnant. That is not something to praise or emulate.
Sounds to me like you gained too much weight since you think 25-35 is a total crock but it's not unreasonable. I gained 32 with my son and 26 with my daughter; I forget how long it took me to lose the weight with my son but I know it all came off by three weeks with my daughter.
who. the. hell. cares. stop trying to make women feel bad about their bodies.
I gained 45 with my 1st pregnancy, 65 with my 2nd, and 75 with my 3rd (twins). I did't pig out on brownies, I enjoy eating healthy. I'm normally thin at 5'9 120 lbs, I lost it all easily with the 1st 2 pregnancies, but it has been a bit harder to lose it all since the twins were born. Just because you gain a lot of weight does not mean you're gorging on unhealthy junk food. Some people just know how to pack it on ;)


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Know Truth. Feel Loved. True North Church
We are a non-denominational church in Boise / Garden City located on the corner of Chinden and Glenwood right across from the Idaho Fair Grounds.
True North was planted back in November 2004 by Pastor Jason Herring and his family. We have the excitement of a new church plant and the stability of a congregation that has been seasoned by nearly a decade of ministry. Our journey has been interesting and often a trial by fire. In 2009, Pastor Jason and Suzie lost their four year old son Josiah Lee to brain cancer. Their family and the church have been dramatically impacted by that event. With so many people hurting and wounded, True North can identify with the brokenness in our community.
Every person has two fundamental needs: to know truth and to feel loved. At True North we are committed to loving people and speaking the truth of God's word. We believe that these fundamental needs are satisfied by Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ embodies Truth and Love (John 14:7; 1 John 4:8). That's why we go out of our way to introduce people to the Only One who can satisfy the deepest needs in the soul of man. Every single Sunday at True North you can walk away knowing that you were loved and that you heard the truth.
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