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Ichiro, Phat Albert become Hall of Fame-eligible
By Craig Muder
Someday – 10 to 15 years from now – Monday will be known as the day it became official. The day when the clock started ticking. The day two legends truly began their journey to Cooperstown.
Monday was the day that Albert Pujols and Ichiro Suzuki first became eligible for the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Now, don't go marking calendars just yet. Phat Albert and Ichiro have a lot of baseball left to play, and their Hall of Fame eligibility doesn't officially begin until they've been retired for five years. At 36, Ichiro looks like he could play for at least 10 more years. And Pujols just turned 30, leaving him with a real chance to take a crack at 700 home runs and 3,000 hits in the latter part of this decade.
But barring the totally unforeseen, Ichiro and Albert are headed for Cooperstown. And on Opening Day, they cleared their primary eligibility hurdle when they appeared in a game in their 10th season of Major League Baseball.
Both Pujols and Suzuki broke into the majors in 2001, and both became instant stars. Each won their respective league's Rookie of the Year awards that season, and it's been virtually a non-stop success ride from there.
Ichiro has been named to nine straight All-Star Games, has won nine straight Gold Gloves in right field and was the AL MVP in 2001. He set the all-time single-season hit record in 2004 with 262 base hits, and owns nine straight 200-hit seasons – another big league record.
Pujols has been named to eight All-Star Games, has won three NL MVPs (including the last two in a row), owns a Gold Glove at first base and helped the Cardinals win the 2006 World Series.
But until Monday – when Pujols led his Cardinals over the Reds with two home runs and Ichiro went 1-for-4 for the Mariners in their win against the A's, the pair had not satisfied the Hall of Fame requirement of playing at least 10 big league seasons.
It would appear to be the last hurdle on a path that will likely take both to Cooperstown.
Craig Muder is director of communications for the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum.
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Thank you for this post about Cooperstown , I read it with great interest. I love sports, but personally I didn't know that Ichiro has been named to nine straight All-Star Games, and many other facts. I will visit you more often! :)


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ROCHESTER -- Spaulding High School Class of 1945 held its 67th reunion at Granite Steak and Grill on August 16. Some classmates came from Maine, NH and Mass. Carolyn Drew Pike read several letters from classmates that could not make trip. We also had a moment of silence for those classmates who had passed away during the year. |

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Looking through some of his vids ,came across this one,sounds sweet ,the only sweet side is not everyone will die according to Ed..Just most of YOU..
If you havnt heard of the kill shot i think/believe this was his latest update of it...
Ok,so since this is a questions that makes you think,think about this !
You ask the questions on how you will cope if/when this happens..what will you do if it happens,what could you do to survive and preserve rations..would you make preparations just in case in the near future ??
What would Will Smith do
Let the good times roll !


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Butch and I have been designing a new parer, based on parers that flat out work. After a lot of testing, we determined the parer to beat is, surprisingly, a classic: the Sab Nogent.
Butch and I took this knife as our inspiration, and he let me fly with it. The result is a paring knife made out of some of the best, stainless we know of. In fact, it takes such a keen and stable edge that it's being put into Butch's razors.
For anyone going to this year's ECG, Butch is going and he's bringing this badboy along for everyone to try out. You will be able to get them on my site, following the ECG.
Here are some pics:
My Sketch
The rough shaped blade. You can see the handle was lengthened, by Butch
Some grinding, prior to HT.
Almost there.
Thanks for looking, and as I mentioned earlier, this knife is our modernization of the Sab Nogent parer. Slightly different profile, much nicer steel and HT, and a way cooler handle! The fact that Butch, the grinding machine is making these doesn't hurt, either.


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New Mentor Graphics Tessent YieldInsight Product Improves IC Yield through Statistical Analysis of Test Failure Data
International Test Conference, AUSTIN, Texas, November 2, 2009 —Mentor Graphics Corporation (NASDAQ: MENT) today announced the new Tessent™ YieldInsight™ product, adding to the company's portfolio of yield analysis solutions for manufacturers of advanced digital integrated circuits (ICs). The new product statistically analyzes large volumes of production test failure diagnosis data produced by the Mentor Graphics Tessent Diagnosis tool (formerly called YieldAssist™), helping manufacturers recognize, locate and fix design- and process-related yield problems to improve IC manufacturing quality levels.
"TSMC has been using Mentor Graphics failure diagnosis tools for the past year," said Shauh-Teh Juang, senior director of Design Infrastructure Marketing at TSMC. "We have found that Mentor's unique chain and at-speed diagnosis capabilities accurately diagnose failing die and can effectively pin-point problem areas within the die, even when the problem is internal to a cell, which is very important for physical failure analysis. We look forward to continuing collaboration with Mentor on the new statistical analysis capabilities being announced today."
"We have been using diagnosis-driven yield analysis flows for years," said Davide Appello, Design-to-Test Engineering Manager at STMicroelectronics' Automotive Products Division. "Using the statistical analysis features of Tessent YieldInsight, we are able to identify yield issues in days, as well as determining the impact of process modifications by carefully examining the failure signatures." According to Olivia Riewer, DfX Logic Diagnosis Manager at STMicroelectronics Technology R&D Central CAD & Design Solutions, "We have been validating the effectiveness of Mentor Graphics' solution for more than one year and the layout-aware diagnosis feature brings much added value. The overall solution fits well into our design and test infrastructure and it is now integrated into our automated flow for volume diagnosis, which is deployed to product groups within STMicroelectronics."
"Mentor's yield analysis solution will make a huge impact on our customers' ability to rapidly ramp their production yield," said Joseph Sawicki, Vice President and General Manager for the Design-to-Silicon Division at Mentor Graphics. "For the first time in the industry we are really closing the design-to-silicon loop by extracting statistical information from silicon test failure data and using it to identify precisely where in the design or manufacturing process we can best impact yield and quality."
Meeting the Challenge of Systematic Yield Issues with Diagnosis-Driven Yield Analysis
ICs being developed at advanced technology nodes of 65nm and below exhibit an increased sensitivity to small manufacturing variations. New design-specific and feature-sensitive failure mechanisms are on the rise. Complex interactions between the manufacturing process and inherently more sensitive layout features can cause systematic yield-related issues. IC manufacturers need a yield analysis methodology capable of employing logical design and layout information along with high-volume test failure data. The Mentor Graphics Tessent solution combines the automated scan test failure collection and diagnosis capabilities in the Tessent Diagnosis tool with advanced statistical analysis and data mining techniques in the new Tessent YieldInsight product. The Tessent YieldInsight tool brings innovative design-correlated analysis methods that supplement traditional fab-centric yield management systems. In a manner consistent with yield and failure analysis tools, it steps the user through the process of selecting and filtering populations of failing die, grouping die that are failing for similar reasons, and analyzing various aspects of these populations to identify and locate systematic yield loss mechanisms.
Tessent YieldInsight and Tessent Diagnosis are available now.
About Mentor Graphics
Mentor Graphics Corporation (NASDAQ: MENT) is a world leader in electronic hardware and software design solutions, providing products, consulting services and award-winning support for the world's most successful electronics and semiconductor companies. Established in 1981, the company reported revenues over the last 12 months of about $800 million and employs approximately 4,425 people worldwide. Corporate headquarters are located at 8005 S.W. Boeckman Road, Wilsonville, Oregon 97070-7777. World Wide Web site: http://www.mentor.com/.
(Mentor Graphics, LogicVision, TestKompress, and SiliconInsight are registered trademarks and Tessent, YieldInsight and FastScan are trademarks of Mentor Graphics Corporation. All other company or product names are the registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners.)
For more information, please contact:
Gene Forte
Mentor Graphics
Sonia Harrison
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Central pontine myelinolysis is brain cell dysfunction caused by the destruction of the layer (myelin sheath ) covering nerve cells in the middle of the brainstem (pons).
Osmotic demyelination syndrome
The destruction of the myelin sheath that covers nerve cells prevents signals from being properly transmitted from one nerve to another.
The most common cause of central pontine myelinolysis is a quick rise in the body's sodium levels. This most often occurs when someone is being treated for low blood levels of sodium (hyponatremia ) and the sodium is replaced too fast. It also can occasionally occur when high levels of sodium in the body (hypernatremia) are corrected too quickly.
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There is no known cure for central pontine myelinolysis. Treatment is focused on relieving symptoms.
Physical therapy may help maintain muscle strength, mobility, and function in weakened arms and legs.
The nerve damage caused by central pontine myelinolysis is usually long-lasting. The disorder can cause serious long-term (chronic) disability.
There is no real guideline on when to seek medical attention, because this condition is rare in the general community.
Gradual, controlled treatment of low sodium levels may reduce the risk of nerve damage in the pons. Being aware of how some medications can change sodium levels can prevent these levels from changing too quickly.
Rosenberg GA. Brain edema and disorders of cerebrospinal fluid circulation. In: Daroff RB, Fenichel GM, Jankovic J, Mazziotta JC, eds. Bradley's Neurology in Clinical Practice. 6th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2012:chap59.
Skorecki K, Ausiello D. Disorders of sodium and water homeostasis. In: Goldman L, Schafer AI, eds. Cecil Medicine. 24th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2011:chap 118.
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quote:No but you graded two of the OP's options on their quickness - "FR-S is cool but slow", "If you go with the Accord get the big motor because it's fast". Yet you strongly suggest him buy a tdi VW? Sure, they are great cars. But no where near a "sporty" car.
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Mil-aero organizations the world over are investigating, and even already adopting, non-ruggedized, commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) computing and communications devices, including Apple's popular iPad. It's appealing: sleek, slim, compact, shiny. All good things. What it is not, not yet anyway, is rugged enough to withstand military and aerospace environments, missions, and applications.
Some may recall that in the not-too-distant past, the US Department of Defense (DoD) purchased and dropped by the pallet-load commercial laptops in overseas military locations. These mobile computers were not rugged. They were not sealed. Their screens were not sunlight-readable, and internal components were not well secured to absorb shock and vibration. They were commercially available and came right off the shelf (hence, commercial off-the-shelf); it was the same brand and model you or I might buy from a brick-and-mortar or online electronics store.
Soldiers would pick one up, use it for a bit, and then throw it away when the electronics couldn't withstand a drop, the hot/cold temperature or extreme temperature variations, shock and vibe, or fine, desert sand. Then they'd reach for another and repeat the process. Taxpayers were outraged and, truth be told, soldiers were none too pleased either.
The DoD and industry listened, and responded with some powerful, low-power, low-heat, fully rugged and sealed handheld and laptop computers designed specifically to withstand the rigors of mil-aero environments and use. They are incredible—I've poured liquid on them, submersed them in water and mud, dropped and thrown them from heights, and seen them runover (I wasn't behind the wheel)—and they started up and ran fine. What they aren't often considered is sexy, at least not by today's standards.
Military personnel, even high-level officials, are drawn to the iPad and various smartphones/tablets running Android. Who can blame them? Unless, of course, these commercial devices jeopardize missions, safety, and lives. iPad-related security breaches have made headline news, and exposed military official's information; the FBI is still investigating one particular incident that happened in June. Consumers are complaining about wifi/antenna issues, unresponsiveness after a short period of use, overheating and other safety issues, and more—these same consumer frustrations could lend to mission failure or soldier mortality on the battlefield.
This geek thinks the costs are too high, and would rather wait for a rugged tablet running Android. Many mil/aero-minded software developers prefer Android now, anyway. Do you?


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Laryngeal nerve damage is injury to one or both of the nerves that are attached to the voice box.
Vocal cord paralysis
Injury to the laryngeal nerves is uncommon.
It it does occur, it can be from:
Injury to the left and right laryngeal nerves at the same time can be an urgent situation that can lead to difficulty breathing.
The doctor will check if your vocal cords move abnormally. Abnormal movement may mean that a laryngeal nerve is injured.
Tests may include:
Treatment depends on the cause of the injury. In some instances, no treatment may be needed and the nerve may recover on its own. Voice therapy is useful in some cases.
If surgery is needed, the goal is to change the position of the paralyzed vocal cord to improve the voice. This can be done with:
If both the left and right nerves are damaged, a hole may need to be cut into the windpipe (tracheotomy) right away to allow breathing. This is followed by another surgery at a later date.
The outlook depends on the cause of the injury. In some cases, the nerve rapidly returns to normal. However, sometimes the damage is permanent.
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Lai SY, Mandel SJ, Weber RS. Management of thyroid neoplasms. In: Cummings CW, Flint PW, Haughey BH, et al., eds. Otolaryngology: Head & Neck Surgery. 5th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Mosby; 2010:chap 124.
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A tension headache is the most common type of headache. It is pain or discomfort in the head, scalp, or neck, and is usually associated with muscle tightness in these areas.
Muscle contraction headache; Headache - benign; Headache - tension; Chronic headaches - tension; Rebound headaches - tension
Tension headaches occur when neck and scalp muscles become tense, or contract. The muscle contractions can be a response to stress, depression, a head injury, and anxiety.
They may occur at any age, but are most common in adults and adolescents.
If a headache occurs two or more times a week for several months or longer, the condition is considered chronic . Chronic daily headaches can result from the under- or over-treatment of a primary headache.
Rebound headaches are headaches that keep coming back. They may occur when pain medicines are overused.
Any activity that causes the head to be held in one position for a long time without moving can cause a headache. Such activities include typing or other computer work, fine work with the hands, and using a microscope. Sleeping in a cold room or sleeping with the neck in an abnormal position may also trigger a tension headache.
Other triggers of tension headaches include:
Tension headaches can occur when you also have a migraine. Tension headaches are not associated with brain diseases.
The headache pain may be described as:
The pain may occur once, constantly, or daily. Pain may last for 30 minutes to 7 days. It may be triggered by or get worse with stress, fatigue, noise, or glare.
There may be difficulty sleeping. Tension headaches usually do not cause nausea or vomiting.
People with tension headaches try to relieve pain by massaging their scalp, temples, or the bottom of the neck.
If your headache is mild to moderate, without other symptoms, and responds to home treatment within a few hours, you may not need further examination or testing.
With a tension headache, there are usually no problems with the nervous system. But tender points (trigger points) in the muscles are often found in the neck and shoulder areas.
The goal is to treat your headache symptoms right away, and to prevent headaches by avoiding or changing your triggers. A key step in doing this involves learning to manage your tension headaches at home by:
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If these medicines do not help, talk to your doctor about prescription medicines.
Other treatments that you can discuss with your doctor include relaxation or stress-management training, biofeedback, cognitive behavioral therapy, acupuncture, or botulinum toxin type A (Botox ®).
Tension headaches often respond well to treatment. But if the headaches are chronic, they can interfere with life and work.
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Learn and practice stress management . Some people find relaxation exercises or meditation helpful. Biofeedback may help you improve the effect of doing relaxation exercises, and may be helpful for chronic tension headache.
Tips to prevent tension headaches:
Massaging sore muscles may also help.
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Electrical engineers often talk about a 'design flow', which Wikipedia defines as 'the explicit combination of electronic design automation tools to accomplish the design of an integrated circuit.' I heard the term a lot when making presentations at the Solutions Expos in the last few weeks. To someone with a background in fluid dynamics, flow means something rather different, but what electronic engineers are seeking to achieve is the seamless linking of a set of tools so that the data flows smoothly between them.
This got me thinking about the overall design process as being analogous to a 'flow' and how to get the product design to flow smoothly from concept through to finished product. People that know me know I just love analogies, so I thought I'd share this one with you.
Imagine a product design as being an object, and the design process a fluid through which it passes. We want our object to pass smoothly though our fluid without disturbing it, so the flow recovers quickly. This is a somewhat unscientific description of laminar flow.
We want our design to pass smoothly and quickly through from concept to finished product without creating 'turbulence' which has affects the process downstream. In turbulent flow, which we don't want, the flow rips apart as it passes over the object causing eddies of different length scales which continue far downstream until the flow eventually recovers. Bigger eddies have the most energy and continue to break up to form smaller eddies that eventually die away as heat far downstream of the object.
Turbulence in the design process is just like turbulence in fluid flow – unpredictable, chaotic and hard to get rid of. It's the unexpected design rework that's required to make a poorly performing product perform acceptably. The bigger the issues the harder they are to fix, so like the larger turbulence eddies they take longer to dissipate, causing unforeseen delays to the schedule. Yet these issues have to be detected and fixed if the product is to ship. To avoid this we need a fluent (meaning flowing in a smooth and graceful way) product design, analogous to laminar flow.
So we have fluent design as a concept, and a way to visualize it is. How do we achieve it?
To pass both smoothly and quickly through a fluid, an object must be both the right shape i.e. aerodynamic – see the images below.
For our product design to pass smoothly through our design process it must also have the right 'shape', meaning that it must be proven to work acceptably well before details have been committed to in either mechanical or electrical CAD systems and the design 'solidifies'. If our design solidifies before it has the right shape it will cause turbulence downstream in our design process.
Achieving fluent product design therefore requires upfront analysis of the product's functional performance. For example building a thermal model of the entire electronics enclosure at the concept design stage to check the cooling strategy is viable, or checking the acceptability of the pressure drop vs. flow rate characteristics of a valve before other details of its mechanical design are considered.
Design, by its nature involves changing the shape of a product, and is often a trade-off between competing requirements – light and strong for example. The shape of our product will change as the design is elaborated, so fluent product design requires more than just upfront analysis. It requires continual use of analysis tools right from the start of the design process to check the performance impact of any design changes.
To be efficient, these analyses have to be performed by the designers making the design changes. It's not something that can be achieved by ad hoc simulations performed in response to problems found late in the design. Being embedded within the mechanical CAD environment, FloEFD is the ideal CFD tool for designers, enabling them to perform analyses concurrently with their design changes without ever having to leave their MCAD software. There's even a FREE Demo and Trial version available.
Our product design should then flow through our design process from start to finish without introducing any significant turbulence – costly and time-consuming redesign later in the design flow when the product design has solidified and is hard to change. The result is a first prototype that meets all its performance specs.
So there we have it. FloEFD enables concurrent fluent design, or CFD enables CFD perhaps?
If you found this interesting take a look at the CIMdata report on CFD for Mechanical Design Engineers "A Paradigm Shift for Better Design" which describes the value of earlier use of CFD.
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