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The Stars family includes the upcoming Agena FX, Agena, Kuma, Rana and Spica cores. AMD
will be introducing plenty of architectural changes with the upcoming Stars
family. Stars family processors will switch over to AMD's previously announced
HyperTransport 3.0 architecture. Previously, Star processors have been referred to as Revision H or K8L -- if that's not confusing enough, AMD calls the architecture of the Stars family Greyhound. While Stars family processors use the
HyperTransport 3.0 protocol, it will be backwards compatible with
HyperTransport 1.0 systems.
HyperTransport 3.0 is expected to provide twice the amount of bandwidth between
the processor and chipset. It will also allow the processor and internal north
bridge to operate at different frequencies as well. With HyperTransport 3.0,
the north bridge can operate at 75% of the maximum clock frequency of the
processor. AMD roadmaps claim the greater bandwidth of HyperTransport 3.0 is
important for PCIe 2.0 and upcoming multi-GPU, integrated graphics and
multiprocessor performance.
In addition to HyperTransport 3.0, Stars family processors feature a
128-bit floating point unit for each CPU core, DDR2-1066 support, SSE4A instructions
and a split power
plane. Split power planes allow the processor and internal north bridge to
operate at different voltages and speeds. The advantages of split power planes
are it allows the north bridge speed and voltage to never change during
Cool'n'Quiet power saving measures. With split power planes the Stars
processors require separate PLLs for the processor and internal north bridge.
Stars family processors will use socket AM2+, with the exception of the Agena
FX. Nevertheless, Stars family processors will be backwards
compatible on socket AM2 motherboards, though performance is sacrificed by
falling back to HyperTransport 1.0. AMD's documentation no longer refers to AM3; it appears AM2+ is the expected socket AM3.
Beginning in Q3'2007 AMD is expected to release its first Stars
quad-core processors. The new quad-core processors are based on AMD's Agena
and Agena FX cores. Targeting AMD's 4x4 platform is the Agena FX
core. Agena FX will only be available on Socket 1207+ and offer dual
processor functionality. The vanilla Agena core will be available on
single processor socket AM2+ platforms.
Agena FX and Agena based processors offer identical features. New
to the Agena FX and Agena cores is a shared L3 cache. 2MB of L3
cache will be shared between all four processor cores. The L2 cache will be 2MB
as well. Clock frequencies of 2.7 GHz to 2.9 GHz are initially expected. The
HyperTransport 3.0 frequency for Agena FX and Agena cores is
expected to be clocked at 4000 MHz. Agena FX and Agena core
processors will be manufacturing using a 65nm process and carry 125W TDPs. The
first Agena FX and Agena based processors are expected to arrive
in Q3'2007.
AMD will be releasing new Kuma core dual-core processors in Q3'07 as
well. The new Kuma core processors feature HyperTransport 3.0 clocked at
4000 MHz, 1MB of L2 cache and 2MB of shared L3 cache. Kuma processors
are expected to arrive in 2.0 GHz to 2.9 GHz frequencies for socket AM2+. TDP
for Kuma core processors is expected at 89W and 65W.
Single-core products won't be left out of the Stars family either. AMD
will release single-core Rana and Spica cores towards the end of
2007. Rana core processors will be replacing Orleans and Lima
Athlon 64 single-core processors while Spica will be replacing
single-core Venice Athlon 64 and Manilla Sempron processors.
AMD's roadmap doesn't reveal too much on Rana and Spica.
Nevertheless, Rana and Spica will feature HyperTransport 3.0 and
socket AM2+ compatibility.
quote: the poor performance of 65nm revealed today
quote: As to K8L, well, I'd expect to be enjoying a Penryn by that time anyway
quote: I believe the notion was towards the fact that the article here, "AMD 65nm Product Plans Unveiled" showed no advantages to the 65nm process over the current 90nm.
quote: But then there's the fact that the fastest 65nm part is going to be slower than the fastest 90nm for at least 3 months - a supposed Q2'07 release for 2.8GHz 65nm part.


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Apple patent points to NFC on next iteration of the Apple iPhone and Apple iPad
0. phoneArena 15 Aug 2013, 12:32 posted on
A new patent application made by Apple strongly hints that the upcoming versions of the Apple iPhone and Apple iPad will offer support for NFC; the patent application covers the gifting of eBooks, songs and films from iTunes to other iOS totin' friends and family. The application explains how iOS users can send that content via NFC instead of using email via the iTunes Store app, which is the current process involved...
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1. sum182 (Posts: 229; Member since: 19 Nov 2011)
Just curious on how they can patenet this?
2. dorianb (Posts: 595; Member since: 24 Oct 2012)
If they can patent a geometric shape....
:facepalm: to U.S. Patent Office
4. TBomb (Posts: 733; Member since: 28 Dec 2012)
If they patent a shape again i may start patenting shapes too. I'm gonna call it a Rectangle. It's going to have 4 sides and 4 90-degree angles that make it an enclosed shape. If anyone ever steals this im going to sue you for a billion dollars.
47. InspectorGadget80 (unregistered)
not too mention USPO kisses their apple a..
3. quadrazeus (Posts: 359; Member since: 03 May 2013)
Did you even read the article? "The patent application covers the gifting of eBooks, songs and films from iTunes to other iOS totin' friends and family"
Apple isn't patenting the use of NFC as a whole! They are patenting the use of NFC to send digital media as a gift. Tell me if that already exists on any android device? Nope.
6. illusionmist (Posts: 157; Member since: 29 Jan 2013)
It's the Internet... You expected too much.
8. PK1983 (Posts: 215; Member since: 08 Aug 2012)
By gift you mean encourage the other iphone user to pay for a copy of what you just purchased. There is no way in this or any universe Apple will cut off any potential source of revenue.
9. quadrazeus (Posts: 359; Member since: 03 May 2013)
Or, you could have read the article before jumping straight to the comments section. "The file is authenticated and the digital "present" ready to be opened".
That implies, the other iPhone user, who received the gift, does NOT have to purchase it. Because it is a GIFT.
Apple haters like you are always ready to make up false facts. But then again, they fail hard as usual.
14. MartyK (Posts: 816; Member since: 11 Apr 2012)
What in the Hell are you talking about?
"The file is authenticated and the digital "present" ready to be opened".
If the device is sending data (gift, package, pictures, I.O.U, greeting card anything) you can not get it patent!
You and APPLE are splitting hairs...trying to make it seem like something new because you change the name of the transmission of data?, get real!..smh
20. quadrazeus (Posts: 359; Member since: 03 May 2013)
*multiple facepalms*
24. Dorothy69 (banned) (Posts: 498; Member since: 21 May 2013)
Wow, that would make me feel more special than I am and not worthy.
I have a special gift I'd like to give you.
11. MartyK (Posts: 816; Member since: 11 Apr 2012)
Near field communication (NFC) is a set of standards for smartphones and similar devices to establish radio communication with each other by touching them together or bringing them into proximity, usually no more than a few inches. Present and anticipated applications include contactless transactions, data exchange, and simplified setup of more complex communications such as Wi-Fi.[1] Communication is also possible between an NFC device and an unpowered NFC chip, called a "tag".[2]
NFC standards cover communications protocols and data exchange formats, and are based on existing radio-frequency identification (RFID) standards including ISO/IEC 14443 and FeliCa.[3] The standards include ISO/IEC 18092[4] and those defined by the NFC Forum, which was founded in 2004 by Nokia, Philips and Sony, and now has more than 160 members. The Forum also promotes NFC and certifies device compliance.[5] It fits the criteria for being considered a personal area network.[citation needed]
12. darkkjedii (Posts: 21206; Member since: 05 Feb 2011)
He didn't read it.
15. sum182 (Posts: 229; Member since: 19 Nov 2011)
Your right, theres no android phone that sends iTunes things....so thats what they're patenting, Sending iTunes files....k, sounds fine by me. I stepped away from that proprietary garbage a while ago. I'll just continue to send my unrestricted files with NFC.
16. dorianb (Posts: 595; Member since: 24 Oct 2012)
quadrazeus. This is my thoughts on sum182's comment...
23. quadrazeus (Posts: 359; Member since: 03 May 2013)
25. sum182 (Posts: 229; Member since: 19 Nov 2011)
still waiting on the answer to how you think they can patent this. i read the article genius's, but when you dont have an apple stuck in your eye, you see a little clearer. We've been sending digital media with NFC for a while now....your gonna tell me the "as a gift" line really makes a difference? lol when you "share" a file with someone, how is it not a "gift". And again, if its specific to iTunes, its proprietary already....so noone else will be able to anyways....
46. medicci37 (Posts: 1276; Member since: 19 Nov 2011)
Wow! Nfc as early as late 2013. Now that's innovation!
5. uzidon (Posts: 5; Member since: 15 Aug 2013)
I still remember how, during the iOS 7 unveiling, Craig Federighi made fun of NFC:
"No need to wander around the room, bumping your phone with others'... "
Audience might have laughed thinking it was another one of his "jokes", but I laughed because I knew it's the next thing they're gonna introduce in their models. They always do this. First mock something and then, a year or two later, adopt it with telling people how it magically became all user-friendly and brilliantly cool when they implemented it.
Can't innovate any more, my a$$! Way to go, Apple!
7. illusionmist (Posts: 157; Member since: 29 Jan 2013)
I don't see why they can't do this (sending gift) with bluetooth or even AirDrop. Owning a patent doesn't mean they have to use it, you know.
30. stealthd (unregistered)
Bumping your phone to send files is a lot less practical than Samsung's commercials make it look. Even sending files between two S3's initiated by NFC is a slow, unintuitive process. NFC has its uses, but using it for file transfer is just a gimmick.
42. Klamba92 (Posts: 210; Member since: 25 Jun 2012)
Did you have s-beam enabled on both, because I transfer near 2gb movies and tv shows in around 3-4 mins and pictures in seconds! Its practical for me, but that could because I use NFC and WiFi direct a lot.
37. sprockkets (Posts: 1611; Member since: 16 Jan 2012)
Kinda stupid, as apple had a commercial saying you could bump phones together to share contacts. Forgot the app name that did that.
10. StreetNerd (Posts: 819; Member since: 08 Dec 2010)
i thought they said they didnt need NFC (iphone5)
18. EclipseGSX (Posts: 1717; Member since: 18 Oct 2011)
They also "didnt" need a bigger screen 3.5" was PERFECT according to Jobs. Also Apple was supposed to be "premium" now they are using cheap plastic. Now that Jobs is dead, it's free game to try and compete now that they are losing market share.
48. InspectorGadget80 (unregistered)
they just want too patent and say make NFC better
13. darkkjedii (Posts: 21206; Member since: 05 Feb 2011)
NFC will take off, if apple implements it.
17. MartyK (Posts: 816; Member since: 11 Apr 2012)
hahahaha.....dakkjedii are you serious?..
Maybe it will take off for the iphone users, but my google wallet has been working great for the pass few months, not only that Paypal, and American express is doing well also...any way welcome to the year 2012-13...hahaha
26. darkkjedii (Posts: 21206; Member since: 05 Feb 2011)
Marty that wasn't a fanboy statement bro. Look at it like this, think of all the business that cater to apple devices, from cars to hospitals sports leagues to schools, and even NASA. Don't you think with apple implementing NFC these entities will also look to offer things for those services? Sorry if I sounded fanboyish, as that wasn't my intent, but apple is heavily catered to around the world, and this'll make NFC really take off. Do you agree?
31. letgomyeggroll (Posts: 138; Member since: 13 Jun 2012)
I don't agree darkjedii, Apple has been taking advantage of the trend that people made as it is. More companies and governments (like FBI) are starting to drop Apple devices. Since the technology of the Apple's have been since the original IPhone.
Apple spent more money on marketing than any other companies. Yes it did pay off, but consumers are getting smarter as they notice that Apple's innovations, are innovation of their own.
So no, NFC have been taking off. How they going use it will determine much it will develope. Itunes will not make it look any better.
43. darkkjedii (Posts: 21206; Member since: 05 Feb 2011)
Bro you somehow missed my entire point. My post wasn't based on apple innovating, or things like that. It's based on the millions of people that use apple devices joining the millions that use android. NFC can only benefit from apples involvement, just like the Heat benefitted from Bron joining the team. Android is D Wade, the one that's already there, iOS is Bron, joining the team, NFC is the Heat. Back to back titles, need I say more?
35. MartyK (Posts: 816; Member since: 11 Apr 2012)
Yeah you're right...I apologize, on that note, it will move much faster since all the players will be using NFC, sorry..
To be honest, I'm glad everyone is going this route we need them to do cross platform so we all can share with each other.
I am wondering who is out there trying to hack NFC to get information off our phone, all the companies need to focus on more security.
41. darkkjedii (Posts: 21206; Member since: 05 Feb 2011)
That's all I meant too, I just worded it fanboyishly...my bad. With the #1 and 2 OS's offering support for it, we will now see it blow up. Hackers are the bad part of NFC blowing up. They'll be more interested as more users get on board.
44. darkkjedii (Posts: 21206; Member since: 05 Feb 2011)
BTW +1 Marty
21. Dorothy69 (banned) (Posts: 498; Member since: 21 May 2013)
Once Apple iMplements it, just like little shaggy puppies, all of you will obey and follow, thereby, making it a "Revolutionary" success. And, then we'll see John Malkovich in newly updated commercials asking Siri to make a payment as he continues an endless conversation with her about absolutely nothing.
22. letgomyeggroll (Posts: 138; Member since: 13 Jun 2012)
NFC have been taking off!!!! Samsung have been using this for their phones, tablets and TVs.
Apple can reword how it being use BUT it still NFC technology in which Samsung has it their devices for couple years now. So they want to patent to be use in ITunes only! Why waste the time and effort when Apple's device are the only thing that uses that?
I'm sure the patent will get deny, and it's another BS from Apple trying to take credit for another innovation that they DID not come up originally!!!!
I have the Samsung S3 and it has the NFC and I can share my all my files and live videos with other Samsung users of tablets, phone and tvs. On top of that I can share the pictures instantly as soon as I snap the picture.
So you Apple fanboys.....what is the difference, and what make this new to be special for Apple? Apple finally figured it out that is a very good innovation to be use widely?
27. sum182 (Posts: 229; Member since: 19 Nov 2011)
The first phone to utilize NFC was the Nexus S, manufactured by sammy, but a Nexus all the way. Sammy isnt the only use and hasnt been the only one using the technology. They've just developed their own proprietary apps that utilize it,
29. letgomyeggroll (Posts: 138; Member since: 13 Jun 2012)
Get it straight sum182, Nexus is basically Samsung, no difference.
34. SonyPS4 (Posts: 344; Member since: 21 May 2013)
Nokia 6131 (2006) is the first using NFC tech. Samsung fans also same like Apple fans.
36. letgomyeggroll (Posts: 138; Member since: 13 Jun 2012)
Sony, I never said Samsung was the first who came out with NFC. Samsung has been using it for a while now within their device.
What was the purpose of NFC in Nokia 6131? Because Nokia are known to put stuff in their device that no one care to use.
28. HouTexan (Posts: 439; Member since: 08 Jan 2012)
That is a joke. NFC has taken off already, without Apple.
45. darkkjedii (Posts: 21206; Member since: 05 Feb 2011)
Exactly HT, taken off but not blown up. There's an extremely large consumer base not using it. Apples... The fact that you said it's a joke means, you simply won't agree no matter what, so no need to discuss it any further.
19. Dorothy69 (banned) (Posts: 498; Member since: 21 May 2013)
Better iLate than iNever.
39. XperiaFanZone (Posts: 2112; Member since: 21 Sep 2012)
iLike you :)
40. Dorothy69 (banned) (Posts: 498; Member since: 21 May 2013)
Oooooohhhh, uBig boyyyy '-)
32. letgomyeggroll (Posts: 138; Member since: 13 Jun 2012)
The last time I used I-Tunes, you couldn't share your library within your own family members, so whats the point of the NFC on the IPhone?
33. SonyPS4 (Posts: 344; Member since: 21 May 2013)
FYI Sony, Nokia and Philips create this technology. i dont understand how Apple can patent this. Something is worng with patent law.
38. EclipseGSX (Posts: 1717; Member since: 18 Oct 2011)
Well they have to change SOMETHING right? Might as well be something that already exists on other phones for like 2 years. Apple - behind the curve since '09

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Monday, August 11, 2014
Layered Blouse
This is a Burda Pattern for a change (Wrap Blouse Burdastyle 04/2014). I liked its simplicity but had to add some stripes. The fact that the stripes on the sleeve coincide with those on the front bodice is pure coincidence. Lucky me.
Tuesday, July 29, 2014
A-line Raglan
Thursday, April 10, 2014
Baby socks
pattern which was really easy to follow.
Friday, March 7, 2014
Carnival baby doll
Monday, February 24, 2014
In between
Tuesday, January 7, 2014
Handmade Dollhouse
For the purpose of taking some pictures I moved some furniture and removed 2 circus elephants. I shouldn't have. I got told off big time. Have to remember, it is their dollhouse - not mine. Will put it all back as it was now. No time to write more.
Sunday, October 13, 2013
Oversized Hooded Sweater
I would love to make more of these. Only I did not create a pattern. I just spent an afternoon playing around with some left over fabric. Not sure I'll be able to retrace my steps.
Sunday, September 29, 2013
Checkered top
She disappeared into her room with an idea.
Hours later she reappeared with a huge grin on her face, a brand new guitar in her hands and a very urgent request. 'I need you to help me attach the strings. Now!'
I dropped everything immediately to help her because I understand. When I need her help to try the fit I can't wait either. And I should know how to be patient at my age.
The pattern for the top is from Happy Homemade vol. 2 - same as this one.
Monday, September 2, 2013
A baby doll carrier ...
We can't leave the baby at home. What if it starts crying and we are not there?
And the baby doll pram is just not very practical. With a baby doll carrier you can eat ice cream and carry the baby at the same time. Unbeatable.
If only I had known, I would have made a baby doll carrier much sooner. Her big sister has placed an order, too.
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
While everyone else is on holiday ...
... the sky over Barcelona arranged for a special treat for those sitting on the balcony after a normal day in the office.
Thank you very much.
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Feb. 20, 1933 – Feb. 12, 2013
Jan Madejski, a retired pharmacist and strong supporter of the Boy Scouts of America, died Tuesday at his home on Grand Island. He was 79.
Born in Buffalo, he was a corporal in the Army during the Korean War and served stateside in St. Louis, Mo., from 1953 to 1955. Following his military service, Mr. Madejski enrolled at the University of Buffalo and graduated from the School of Pharmacy in 1959. He and his wife of 53 years, the former Rose Mary Crimaldi, owned and operated the Herman-Stall Pharmacy on Forest Avenue in Buffalo for more than 30 years.
After they sold the business, Mr. Madejski operated Stall's Health Services, a medical equipment supply business on Kenmore Avenue. He retired in 1998.
He was a former president of the Erie County Pharmaceutical Association and former chairman of the New York State Board of Pharmacy. Mr. Madejski also was a strong supporter of the Boy Scouts of America, and was a James B. West Fellow of the Iroquois Trail Council in Batavia.
Mr. Madejski sang with the City Choir as a youth and was the only non-physician member of the Singing Doctors performance group in the 1980s. He and his wife traveled extensively and served on the welcoming committee for the International Institute of Buffalo.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Linda Panteli and Dr. Mary Ann Spanos; a son, Dr. Thomas; two sisters, Julie Bukowski and Mary; and a brother, Gregory.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Stephen Catholic Church, 2100 Baseline Road, Grand Island.


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When reflecting on his 30-year career serving the health care needs of residents of Elkins and the surrounding area, nurse practitioner Frank Cuda said he feels fulfilled by the connections he was able to create within the community.
Beginning in 1981, Cuda provided primary health care under Dr. Stephen High's private practice located on Gorman Avenue in Elkins to multiple generations of community members. On Dec. 19, Cuda celebrated his retirement, much to the chagrin of patients and coworkers in attendance.
To honor Cuda's career, Lynn Phillips, regional representative for Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin, presented Cuda with a certificate of appreciation from the governor during his retirement party.
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Speaking on behalf of Gov. Tomblin, Phillips said, "The governor would certainly like to thank you for all you have contributed to the health care facility and to the health and well-being of Randolph and surrounding counties.
"Your experience, wisdom and friendliness have made you an exceptional employee and a valuable asset to the Doctor C. Stephen High and the Elkins Allergy Center," Phillips read.
High agreed with Tomblin that Cuda has been an extremely valuable asset.
He said, "Frank is always the sort of person who would go out and do 200 percent for every patient. He was very compassionate."
High explained to the retirement party crowd that shortly after he opened his own practice in Elkins he sought out a physician extender to complete day-to-day medical practice within his office, a structure of care that had not been attempted in Elkins before. After discussing the matter with Cuda and knowing that he was "certainly quite capable of providing day-to-day medical care for patients in Elkins" the two decided to give it a try.
"I'd say it worked out pretty well," High said.
Cuda added, "I joined with Steve because I wanted to do more of primary care practice, so I developed my own practice. We have an overlapping practice, but mostly my patients only see me."
Following the model that High and Cuda created, other medical offices around the area have followed the same structure using a nurse practitioner, High said.
"I'm happy to say that Frank and I were the ones that got that going," he said.
Mark Doak, the chief executive officer of Davis Health Services, said he is certainly sad to see Cuda go, but happy for the opportunities his retirement will bring.
"From the health care side, honestly, Frank will be missed and we really hate to see him go," Doak said.
"He's given healthcare in this community for so many years and taken care of so many people the other part of this, though, is the personal side. And the personal side is the opportunity to have more free time," Doak said. "We wish him well and we thank him very much for what he has accomplished."
Ardella Evans, a longtime patient of Cuda's, said, "I hate to see him go. He was so good he always put his patients first."
As Cuda steps back from his day-to-day role at High's office -for the time being he will still be working one day a week - he said he feels he's accomplished what he originally set out to do.
With a master's degree in theology, Cuda and his wife Josie were working as missionaries performing community development in Bolivia when he was inspired to become a nurse practitioner.
While in Bolivia, Cuda met a nurse practitioner working as a missionary and from "watching what he did I had wanted to make that type of commitment to a community. (I wanted) to be part of a healing source. (I wanted) to work with a community in terms of healthcare, but (also) in terms of well being of the community, the spiritual as well as the physical.
"I decided that my true ministry was in healing."
After working in Elkins with Dr. Sam Roberts to complete his internship for his master's degree in nursing, Cuda met High and the rest is history.
"Healthcare to me isn't an end to itself, it's just a way of serving the community. That's what attracted me to it," Cuda said.
Cuda's wife Josie has observed the connections her husband has made with patients on a daily basis. Chuckling, she said Cuda knows so many community members that when she wants to make a quick trip to Walmart she doesn't bring him along.
"He really does have a great relationship (with his patients), which is healing in itself," Josie Cuda said.
Cuda agreed that the connections he created with community members are one of his greatest accomplishments.
"More than the healthcare that I provided it's been the sense of family, the sense of a better place to live," he said.
"It's just the sense of wholeness. It's not any individual person. The community is better off and I'm better off for the interaction we had."
During his retirement party Cuda spoke directly to the many patients in attendance.
"Steve, myself, the healthcare profession have contributed to the well-being of the community in more ways than just giving out pills, because we care," Cuda said. "You are our family. You will always be our family.
"We don't retire from this. So even though I won't be here every day my spirit, my soul, my whole heart will be here every day. I, Dr. High, our staff will continue to be at your service and in the future."
Mary K. Murphy has been hired to replace Cuda as a nurse practitioner in High's office. At the first of the year Murphy will be working full-time and Cuda will work one day a week to administer allergy shots. High's office is located at 909 Gorman Ave. and can be contacted at 304-636-9242.


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It's Oscar Night and as I'm sure many of you know, our own Theo Epstein has Hollywood royalty in his family tree.
His great uncle Julius co-authored the screenplay to the 1942 Academy Award winning film, "Casablanca".
Some of the famous words from said screenplay have been mutilated in the drawing above, but I don't think Julius or Theo would mind.
So...just a little cartoon for your Sunday and may Alan Arkin win best supporting actor, please.
curtis granderson (NYY)
curtis granderson (NYY) fractured right forearm...expected out 10 weeks.
yow. hbp earlier in today's TOR/NYY game.
let's see...they just lost their LF'r...their best DH option is travis hafner (left handed) with no right handed counterpart...soriano has stated the NYY is a place he'd be willing to go...
well then...this could get interesting.
AZ Phil driving Soriano to
AZ Phil driving Soriano to Sky Harbor airport?
<I>But this...if you were to
But this...if you were to seriously think about it, what might the Yankees give in return?
Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, Hamilton, Jackson, Grant & Franklin are possibilities
Whoops. Watch that Cap "I" in
Whoops. Watch that Cap "I" in your tag Rob G. ;)
since grandy's "only"
since grandy's "only" supposed to miss a month or so a lot may depend on the kind of spring soriano has...and the kind of spring ronnier mustelier has.
their only other options include guys like juan rivera and matt diaz...meh.
given that granderson can also play CF (much like their other 2 regulars)...it can open an option besides DH for soriano in the long term by resting ichiro/gardner/granderson if they yanks feel the need to bite. plus, there's no guarantee t.hafner is going to be worth his DH slot even if the $2m gamble is small.
that said, if the yanks aren't willing to give up squat yet still expect the cubs to pick up almost all the salary there's not much incentive for the cubs to shift soriano and his production, even if overpaid, if they're just going to end up with $10-$12m saved over a couple of years.
Dioner Navarro with a 3 run
Dioner Navarro with a 3 run HR to put the Cubs up 4-0
Shark gave up a single to Very Big Panda in an otherwise uneventful first.
Soriano hit a bullet off Matt Cain's hip but Cain stayed in to give up the HR to Navarro.
...and here comes marmol...
...and here comes marmol...
leadoff walk...mid-season form.
3-4 SF/CHC...top 4...
3-4 SF/CHC...top 4...
lot of SF fans at the game.
thanks Tim. That screenplay
thanks Tim. That screenplay put a tear in this Cubster's eye.
Me too. :)
Me too. :)
In all seriousness, my money would be on Lincoln tonight. Whether or not it deserves best picture is another question.
Lincoln sucked! There I said.
Lincoln sucked! There I said. Bring the heat.
I thought he was a good
I thought he was a good president.
That was nonfiction?
That was nonfiction?
He did kill a lot of vampires
He did kill a lot of vampires.
Are we talking about same movie?
Sounds about right. That
Sounds about right. That happened when they weren't talking, right?
I found it pretty boring..
I found it pretty boring...felt like a stage play.
D.Nav 2r HR...4-0 cubs. woo.
deleted because i'm not sure that tipping off people how to bypass mlb gameday's paywall is a good idea.
go cubs...
[email protected]
{Guess I will remove this then.}
meh...why not...
meh...why not...technically it's their issue, not a forceful hack.
okay, there seems to be a lag between authentication and account resets. i've had to do this for every feed and it only works for one feed (aka, you can't hop feeds).
if you already have a regular/non-pay site account on mlb...i've been able to snag free audio feeds by going to the log-in on audio feed for a game, clicking on "lost password", and having the password assigned to the email addy reset.
when done quickly, i've been able to log onto games using the reset password. for some reason it lets you access feeds under a freshly renewed password for your account even if you don't have a paid account. the password-reset thing i've had to do the past 2 days in order to get fresh access.
once again, mlb needs to fix their authentication security scheme...but hopefully not any time soon.


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adj. Fantastic, great, wonderful, et.
Gee, wouldn't it be swell if Mike won the lottery?
by Richard Black March 01, 2005
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From ye olde English, "'Tis well." Very popular in chatty movies of the 1930s, began to be used sarcastically in the '40s. Nowadays, totally passe (French for "over with.")
Old fart: That's swell.
by Gedaliah August 21, 2006
a word used to make one's self sound corny yet in a delightful and jolly way; can also be used to create heavy sarcasm through an optimistic sounding word
Jennie: hey, how's your ten page paper comin along?
Nick: oh, just...swell!
Jennie: you didnt start it did you?
Nick: oh, just...swell!
Jennie: you didnt start it did you?
by mariadabombp January 27, 2010
To be great, in a good mood. Can also refer to an inatimate object.
My penis is swell today
Your sister was swell lest night
Your sister was swell lest night
by Colin The Cross-Dresser January 22, 2003
big wave, great for surfin'
there's some nice swells off of bells beach today!
by elle wave January 11, 2005
What to say after you work out, getting your swell on, making muscles bigger...
Hey I just got my swell on!
by joeblowwoah March 04, 2009
A young aspiring rapper from Rowland Heights, California who is known for his popular saying, "one of a kind devine." And also for his harsh views on other rappers that don't respect the forefathers of hip hop.
Yo did you hear S.well's new track yet? shits bangin kid!
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Much-maligned Marvin Miller dies at 95 years old
NEW YORK � Marvin Miller was a labor economist who never played a day of organized baseball. He preferred tennis. Yet he transformed the national pastime as surely as Babe Ruth, Jackie Robinson, television and night games.
Miller, the union boss who won free agency for baseball players in 1975, ushering in an era of multimillion-dollar contracts and athletes who switch teams at the drop of a batting helmet, died Tuesday at 95. He had been diagnosed with liver cancer in August.
In his 16� years as executive director of the Major League Players Association, starting in 1966, Miller fought owners on many fronts, not only achieving free agency but making the word �strike� stand for something other than a pitched ball.
Owners, the players� union will meet again on Day 74
Date: Tuesday, Nov. 27.
Day: 73.
Last Negotiations: Wednesday, Nov. 21, in New York.
Next Negotiations: Wednesday, Nov. 28, with federal mediators in an undisclosed location.
Games Lost: 423 (all games through Dec. 14, plus the New Year�s Day Winter Classic and All-Star weekend).
Manning signs for Charles, who sounds off on the stir
KANSAS CITY, Mo. � Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles has caused a stir after asking for Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning�s autograph following Sunday�s game in Kansas City.
Local television station KCTV aired footage of Charles waiting for Manning�s signature after the Chiefs� 17-9 loss. Charles told the TV station he was getting the autograph for his mom.
Texans running back Arian Foster tweeted that he got Charles� autograph at the 2010 Pro Bowl, and that he exchanges with players �damn near every game.�
Charles tweeted Tuesday: �Thank for the support and relax on the P Manning story, just two warriors showing each other respect.�
College Football
Big East spells Rutgers with East Carolina and Tulane
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island � The Big East moved quickly to replace Rutgers and braced for more possible departures, getting Tulane and East Carolina to agree to join the reinvented conference in 2014.
Tulane in New Orleans and East Carolina in Greenville, N.C., will make it six Conference USA schools to join the Big East in the last two years.
Rutgers announced a week ago that it would leave the Big East for the Big Ten.
Boise State and San Diego State, currently in the Mountain West, are set to join for football only starting in 2013, anchoring the Big East�s new West Division. Also on schedule to join next season are current C-USA members Southern Methodist, Houston, Memphis and Central Florida.
Navy has committed to join the Big East for football in 2015.
In 2014, Old Dominion will join C-USA, and Charlotte is scheduled to join with its fledgling football program in 2015.
Yallop is coach of the year; Johnson is comeback player
NEW YORK � Frank Yallop of the San Jose Earthquakes was honored as Major League Soccer�s Coach of the Year, and the Seattle Sounders� Eddie Johnson is Comeback Player of the Year.
After the Earthquakes finished with the 14th-best record out of 18 teams in 2011, they went 19-6-9 this season to lead MLS.
After struggling to find consistency for three years playing in Europe, Johnson returned to MLS this season and scored 14 goals in 28 games. The forward also won comeback player of the year honors in 2007.
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We're taking a closer look at the most practiced religions in each state, see the rankings for your state in this slideshow with new data from the Pew Research Center's Religion & Public Life Project.
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Romeo & Juliet Directed by Don Wadsworth, Romeo & Juliet, William Shakespeare's most-beloved romantic tragedy, comes to life in a brutally modern American setting amidst civil unrest and street brawls. Despite the violence, two star-crossed lovers find sanctuary in each other's embrace but the fury of their love is no match for the fury of an ancient feud. Romeo & Juliet is one of the most timeless stories of love, loyalty and sensuality.04/25/2013
The Dybbuk: Between Two Worlds Pittsburgh Jewish Music Festival marks its 10th anniversary with "The Dybbuk: Between Two Worlds," a multimedia chamber opera by Ofer Ben-Amots inspired by the Yiddish tale of love and mystical possession. This new adaptation is presented by the Pittsburgh Symphony's Music for the Spirit Festival, with stage direction by Aron Zelkowicz, choreography by Joan Wagman, and video by Sheri Wills. The performers are soprano Yahli Toren, clarinetist Gilad Harel, baritone Guenko Guechev, actor Leon S. Zionts, Texture Contemporary Ballet, and the Pappert Women's Chorale & Children's Festival Chorus directed Christine Jordanoff, Music Director. "The Dybbuk" is in Hebrew, with English supertitles.04/25/2013
Charlie Chaplin with Tom Roberts The Manor Theater presents pianist Tom Roberts and special guests performing Tom's original scores to "The Rink" and "One AM," two silent Charlie Chaplin classics from 1916. The Pittsburgh Symphony commisioned these scores for its 2012 Paris Festival.04/25/2013
Joe Negri Jazz Guitar Scholarship Benefit A benefit cocktail reception (6pm), and dinner (7pm) to endow the Joe Negri Jazz Guitar Endowed Scholarship with performances by Mr. Negri and various local jazz greats.04/26/2013
Music of Michael Jackson André Raphel conducts the music of the King of Pops from the earliest Jackson 5 to his mega-selling solo years. Vocalist Gavin Hope sings the hits Billie Jean, Thriller, Bad, and Man in the Mirror. Gavin Hope has shared the stage with Shania Twain, Natalie Cole, James Brown and Aretha Franklin. 04/26/2013
Beethoven's Ninth, "Ode to Joy" In this 'Music for the Spirit' concert, Manfred Honeck and the PSO pay tribute to the good in mankind. Beethoven's final symphonic masterpiece, one of the most recognizable pieces of all time, takes its text from Friedrich Schiller's poem, "Ode to Joy." The PSO also premieres Christopher Theofanides' "The Gift," commissioned by the PSO to honor long-time Board Chair Richard P. Simmons.04/26/2013
Glass Roots - Summer Flower Show Designed by Phipps Exhibit Coordinator Jordyn Melino, Glass Roots features artists of the Pittsburgh regio, who have made vines and blooms of glass, stained-glass towers lit from within, a glass wooly mammoth skeleton, a variety of vases, oversized glass Chinese lantern seed pods, Queen Anne's lace-inspired glass flowers, abstract birds, water lilies and reeds, a tall glass sunflower, and more.04/27/2013
Art All Night Art All Night, 22 hours of art and music, is called one of Pittsburgh's most popular, and populist, arts events. Hundreds of artists enter more than a thousand works in the show, and they're displayed by hundreds of volunteers. The show features live music, children's activities, and more. It opens at 4pm on Saturday, and runs through 2pm on Sunday. Classical WQEDfm will broadcast live onsite, Sunday morning, 9 to noon. 04/27/2013
10th Annual Three Rivers Community Band Festival Enjoy the Community Band South, East Winds Symphonic Band, and Metropolitan Italian Symphonic Band in concert. Then, Samuel R. Hazo conducts the 2013 Regional Festival Band. WQED-FM's Jim Cunningham provides commentary as M.C. Free.04/27/2013
Dirty Ball Join up with the league of heroic partiers and supercharge Attack Theatre at The Dirty Ball. Revel in your secret identity, marvel at the company's daredevil acts of dance, and groove to electrifying beats by Titletown Soul & Funk Party and Pandemic.04/27/2013
Rossini's La Cenerentola The fairy story with the glass slipper and golden carriage becomes an enchanting opera that replaces special effects with the real magic of true love and goodness. Despite her evil stepsisters, Angelina (Vivica Genaux) manages to be the belle of the ball, thanks to the wise Alidoro (Joseph Barron) and a beautiful bracelet. After the ball, the prince (Arthur Espiritu) finds his princess and sees her true beauty: the ability to forgive. With Paolo Pecchioli as Don Magnifico. Antony Walker conducts.04/27/2013
A little bit of this, and a little bit of that Ron Nelson's "Mayflower Overture" depicts the Pilgrims' travel to the New World. Pittsburgh's own Joseph Wilcox Jenkins is featured in his "Tartan Suite". Minnesota composer John Zdechlik's "Psalm 46" celebrates a famous Lutheran hymn, and director Jason Worzbyt closes with a heartfelt "America the Beautiful."04/27/2013
Pittsburgh Festival Orchestra - All Strings A string orchestra program including Britten's Simple Symphony, Barber's Adagio, Mendelssohn's String Symphony #1, and Nancy Galbraith's Zelo featuring soprano and emcee Anna Singer of Classical WQED-FM 89.3. Thomas Octave conducts.04/28/2013
Daria Burlak, organ Church of the Epiphany presents award-winning organist Daria Burlak, making her first concert tour of the USA with works by Dupre, Durufle, Messaien and others. The church is next to the Consol Energy Center, downtown.04/28/2013
Americana The Renaissance City Winds and guest Bill Troxler, hammer dulcimer, will perform traditional and original tunes. Troxler, a resident of Chincoteague Island, VA, is Music Coordinator for the Chincoteague Cultural Alliance and can be heard on several CDs. The Winds will also play American chamber music by Samuel Barber, Gunther Schuller, and Eric Barndollar.04/29/2013
Young People's Concerts These concerts, Storm Chasers, are performed for 3rd through 5th grade students, but are also open to the public. Featured guest artist is violinist Inori Sakai, who'll play "Winter" from Vivaldi's Four Seasons. Artistic Director Daniel Meyer also conducts works by Wagner, Debussy, Beethoven, and Strauss. $5 tickets are available at the door, or by calling the WSO office at 724 837-1850. 04/30/2013
As You Like It, or Make it Hurt Adapted from Shakespeare by the ensemble. Come, come, wrestle with thy affection. "As You Like It or Make it Hurt" explores this ensemble's fascination with fetish, violence, and ,gender challenges in William Shakespeare's play As You Like It. Fleeing the sterile court for the lure of the wild forest, the characters are forced to wrestle with each other, and with their own violent and sexual desires. Jessie Mills directs.05/01/2013
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LISBON - Charges are expected to be filed after a vehicle full of young adults armed with a shotgun were stopped while riding around Elkrun Township at 4 a.m. Sunday in a suspected poaching "hot spot" area.
Columbiana County sheriff's deputy Brandon Hoppel was patrolling the area of Lusk Lock and Fairmont roads when he saw a vehicle with a steady beam of light coming from the passenger side. He said the area is known as a poaching hot spot, and the sheriff's office had received an earlier call about someone shining a spotlight at wildlife and hearing gunshots.
As the vehicle approached, the deputy activated the cruiser lights and pulled in front of the vehicle. As Hoppel approached the vehicle, he saw four people inside and a long gun being raised between the front seats. This prompted him to draw his handgun and order the person to drop the weapon and for everyone to raise their hands so he could see them.
The vehicle occupants complied, and the deputy then told the person who had been holding the weapon to get out, which he did. The person was searched and handcuffed, with the procedure repeated on the others until they were all secured.
Hoppel then retrieved a 12-gauge shotgun with a round in the breach but it was not chambered. Also found in the vehicle were several shell casings and live rounds and a Brinkman QBeam spotlight.
Meanwhile, a second deputy, Kip Dowling, arrived to assist.
The vehicle occupants were identified as: Nathan Schultz, 19, Park Court, Columbiana; Kyle E. Melott, 18, Ridge Street, Leetonia; George M. Love, 20, of New Springfield; and Angela Morris, 18, Crestview Road, New Waterford.
The men told the deputy they had been driving around and shooting at deer, raccoons and opossums since about 9 p.m. and later picked up Morris. Schultz denied shooting the gun or holding the spotlight since he was doing the driving.
Hoppel called the local state game warden, who told him to confiscate the weapon, shells and spotlight, and release the youths until a decision is made on what charges to file.


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An important change took place in northern Ohio in mid-January, and there were no fireworks or parades. In fact, most of us did not know it had happened until weeks later.
The U.S.Department of Agriculture issued a revised Plant Hardiness Zone Map, or PHZM delineating the growing zones in this country. And so this final column in the alphabetical series, dealing with the letter Z, will celebrate the change of our zone from 5b to 6a.
The United States now is divided into 26 zones, determined by the average lowest annual temperature of the region, and our move is to a warmer designation. Where formerly our lowest average was between -10 and -15 degrees, it now has been determined to be a balmy -5 to -10.
Statistics were gathered over the period 1976 to 2005, and adjustments were made accordingly.
The temperatures as calculated are the average, with little weight given to the lowest temperatures experienced in each area.
To get a map and more information about the whole subject, you can go online to www.planthardiness.ars.usda.gov, where you will find a useful interactive map.
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Janet Del Turco is a local gardener and a graduate of the Ohio State University Master Gardener program. Contact her at email@example.com.
Most of Ohio is included in Zone 6, with small pockets still rated 5b, mostly in Darke and Henry counties. There are additional microclimates throughout the state, where small hills and valleys or large areas of blacktop affect the temperature.
All gardeners are familiar with this, as our own gardens have spots where additional shelter or uninterrupted sun affects plant growth.
Since I read some months ago a change in the map would be forthcoming, I have been hoping the temperatures still would be calculated in Fahrenheit. Most of the world uses the Celcius scale.
When I am in England, I struggle with the weather forecast. A temperature of zero degrees sounds scary, but in our terms, that is 32 degrees Fahrenheit. The only way my mathematically challenged brain can convert the numbers is to remember 16C equals 61F (or more precisely 60.8), and just take a guess up or down from there.
There are many sites on the Internet with conversion tables that will do the work for you.
When Celcius was developed, calibrations were set at the temperatures of boiling water (100C) and freezing water (0).
The change in zones will not make much difference to the gardeners who pretty well know what grows in their area. It will cause some trouble and expense to nurseries and seed companies that print the maps on their seed catalogs and packets. I suppose that will translate into a few more pennies on seeds.
The excellent and informative catalog from Mulberry Creek Farm in Huron includes some helpful hints on determining winter hardiness. One is the presence or absence of good, well-draining soil in your garden.
Many plants will not grow well with wet roots.
The second factor is protection from winter winds. Planting near a windbreak of some kind will allow borderline plants to grow.
Then comes temperature in microclimates around the garden. A spot that is lower than the surrounding area or is sheltered from extremes by a wall or building may deflect cold winds and frosty conditions.
And finally, we are advised to leave most branches and leaves on perennials through the winter for added protection.
I have enjoyed collecting bits of information for these alphabetical columns. I am thinking that my next series, used when no immediate topic comes to mind, may be colors. So look for the white garden to appear in this spot one of these days.


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The University has come a long way since its humble beginnings on Hartford's last remaining farm, evolving from a local school for commuters into a comprehensive university that attracts students from throughout the world. Yet it remains true to its original mission of serving as a valued resource for individuals, families, businesses, and communities throughout the Hartford region, offering hundreds of programs that serve the University and its neighbors every day. For over 45 years listener supported WWUH has served an important role in the University's community service mission.
New World Notes - Orwell Rolls in his Grave (Part 2)
This week on New World Notes: radio program #271, May 14, 2013, from 12:00 to 12:30 p.m., host Kenneth Dowst excerpts the second part of a timely documentary.
At the recent love fest at the new W. Bush Presidential "Library," the media and Obama too celebrated our most famous torturer and warmonger.
But this was just the straw that broke the camel's back. In the preceding weeks, the Administration had again alowed a giant media company (Comcast) to acquire 100% of another (NBC-Universal).
Then Obama announced that he will cut Social Security benefits to retirees, to reduce the budget deficit. Problem: Social Security is entirely separate from the federal budget. It has no connection to the deficit. No matter. Wall Street and the corporate press praised Obama's "courage."
The incestuous relationship of "the one percent," the corporate-controlled media, and our prostitute government is getting pretty hard to miss.
Time to hear a fine documentary on the very subject, Orwell Rolls in his Grave (2006). Introduction by K.D.
Orwell Rolls in his Grave was produced by Robert Kane Pappas. It was adapted to radio by Lyn Gerry, of the Unwelcome Guests radio program. Her complete adaptation is available (as installment #416) at www.unwelcomeguests.net.
May 21 -- TBA
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You can listen to any installment of New World Notes online or else download it (as an mp3 audio file) for later listening. The show is archived at both A-Infos Radio Project and (from #90 onwards) the Internet Archive. Either link should get you a reverse-chronological listing of available installments. Or browse the show's Web site: Each installment has a page; each page has links to the recorded audio; and a handy table of contents will quickly find the installment you want.
Series overview: Political and social commentary in a variety of genres. Exploring the gap between what we want--and what they're trying to make us settle for.
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an expression of dismay, akin to "damn it".
dames, i didn't know he had the shotgun...
von [Q] 24. Dezember 2009
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A classy, beautiful woman. The type one can only dream of going out with.
Halle Berry's a dame.
von venusflytrap 15. Januar 2005
An attractive woman who a guy wants to get to know. Often considered offensive by the females, unless you're from another century.
"Holy mother of Pearl, look at that fine dame over there.."
von Victor Van Styn 5. August 2005
a term of endearment, meaning sexy.
dude, my girl is a total dame.
von anonymousm 28. Juni 2007
A female knight of an British chivalric order.
Judi Dench became a Dame Commander of the British Empire in 1988.
von Sir_Catherine 25. September 2007
the spanish word for give me
dame lo que quiero -give me what i want
von habana_hunni 9. August 2006
A term morons use instead of, "Damn" because they never paid attention in English class.
Dame, that game sucks.
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text: Mechanical Engineering (Automotive) MEng OverviewCourse detailsLearning and teachingEmployabilityStudent life Undergraduate degree course Mechanical Engineering (Automotive) MEng H330: Mechanical Engineering is a professional discipline as important as medicine - for which it supplies many solutions in terms of life saving equipment, life enhancing artificial limbs, pacemakers, micro-scale pumps, incubators, etc. Mechanical Engineers design, analyse and manufacture machines that move using gears: giant earth moving machines, huge turbines in power stations, all types of road and rail vehicles and space rockets and satellites. We design tiny micro gears that power medical equipment, handheld computers and mobile 'phones. We also make industrial robots; the machines that make other products. Mechanical Engineering at Birmingham produces graduates who are creative, highly numerate and skilled at solving problems and delivering results. We are a friendly community of self-assured professionals, determined to guide you to wherever your engineering talents will thrive. All our programmes are accredited and reflect the strength and longevity of our industrial partnerships. EU Referendum Answering your questions and concerns about the outcome of the EU referendum. Jospeh Moorehouse MEng Mechanical Engineering with Industrial Year "Throughout my university application, much of my decision was heavily influenced by the Formula Student Programme and from the outset I knew Birmingham was the place to be. With the right amount of commitment, the opportunities and experience that can be gained from Formula Student are priceless. The practical skills that can be learned are certainly unrivalled to anything else you can experience on the course. These skills really develop your appreciation for existing design and influence your approach to new areas of design. " Course details This course has been designed to be relevant to the needs of modern industry and to produce graduates who have the personal and intellectual qualities to be successful in their chosen careers. By the end of the course, you will be equipped to play leading roles in a professional capacity in both industry and academia, and thus able to deal with issues at the forefront of our discipline. You will learn how to take energy from a source like petrol, the wind or hydrogen, and convert it into useful motion in machines such as racing cars, industrial robots or microscopic pumps. You will consider the movement of mechanisms, the strength of the individual parts, the efficiency and environmental impact of your designs, and the methods that can be employed to make your product profitably. The programme is organised into integrated modules covering core mechanical engineering subjects that are designed to develop your learning progressively. The opportunity is also open to you to get involved in work on UBRacing – our own Formula Student racing team, which competes throughout the world. First and second years The first two years are common to all Mechanical Engineering programmes. Our first year has been under review to allow development of a contemporary and flexible educational model that builds upon essential engineering fundamentals to develop students' broader understanding of behaviour, policy, entrepreneurship, and global perspectives and kindles the passion necessary to address the societal challenge agenda. It will be a shared first year across the disciplines of Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Electronic, Electrical and Systems Engineering. Subsequent years In the later years (Years 3 and 4) these fundamentals of engineering are used to explore advanced engineering topic areas such as Powertrain and Vehicle Engineering. A group design study project is also undertaken in year 3, exploring the associated commercial, legal and safety aspects of developing a new product. In year 4 students on the MEng programme are also given options to pursue their personal engineering interests providing the opportunity to develop deep understanding and competence in their chosen specialism. Strong links are formed with our research programmes, through the range of options available, to ensure that students benefit from developments at the leading edge of their chosen field. You will be given the opportunity to choose from options including Applied Vehicle Engineering, Advanced Thermal Systems; and Biofuels & Combustion; amongst others. For all programmes: In your final year you work with engineers based in one of the Mechanical Engineering research centres on a major individual project linked to your chosen field of specialisation. For the first two years of the degree, all of our undergraduates follow an integrated BEng or MEng route. Once you've finished your second year, you'll then choose whether to complete a BEng or MEng degree. The option exists, at the end of your second year, to take a year off to work in industry before returning to complete your final year. If you decide to follow the MEng route, the work in industry option can be taken in your third year. For a list of modules and their credit values, see 'Modules' below. Related links Mechanical Engineering undergraduate degree courses Mechanical Engineering scholarships, awards and prizes University of Birmingham Formula Student team website Why study this course At Birmingham, we provide diverse, yet balanced, courses, enabling our graduates to gain employment in a wide range of industries. Teaching is provided by lecturers who are global experts in their field, with multi-million pound investment providing leading-edge teaching facilities and laboratories. We produce graduates who can function in today's fast-changing marketplace, and your career prospects will be excellent. Your Birmingham degree is evidence of your ability to succeed in a demanding academic environment. Employers target Birmingham students for their drive, diversity, communication and problem-solving skills, their team-working abilities and cultural awareness, and our graduate employment statistics have continued to climb at a rate well above national trends. Modules Programme organisation All Mechanical Engineering programmes are organised into integrated modules of learning that are developed over the first two years. The overall structure of the Mechanical Engineering programme is illustrated in diagrams included in these notes. Our course design aims to avoid the fragmentation of knowledge, which is a drawback of the modular approach. Each major topic is taught as an integrated flow of learning that provides students with a framework into which they can place new concepts or techniques. The goal is to ensure a smooth, well-organised accumulation of knowledge as each module proceeds. The Mechanical Power module provides a good example of this approach. Starting from concepts established at A level, lectures are used to present the fundamental laws governing the flow of fluids and energy. These are illustrated by engineering applications that often link-up with laboratory experiments. For example, in the early weeks of study, students acquire the theoretical tools to make a first, rough estimate of engine performance. They go on to test real engines in the laboratory, so that they can compare and contrast results. Building on such fundamental concepts, students progressively expand their knowledge to encompass more advanced topics, such as heat transfer, combustion, fluid flow and aerodynamics. Thus, by the end of the module, they will have acquired a firm understanding of the theory, design and operation of a wide range of equipment that involves the generation, use or transmission of power. Links are formed between modules so as to emphasise the holistic nature of engineering. In this respect, the Design modules occupy a central role by providing projects that draw upon the full range of theoretical and practical knowledge. A range of group and individual projects is offered, many involving problems suggested by our industrial collaborators. In later years students elect a programme that suits their interests. This provides students with the opportunity to follow their personal interests, within the context of a broadly based programme of study. Strong links are formed with our research programmes through the range of options available, to ensure that students benefit from developments at the leading edge of their chosen field. MEng students will be given the opportunity to choose four modules from a list of eight optional course modules in their final year. The final year project is the highlight of the programme for most students; it provides an opportunity to focus onto one particular subject area of interest and allows them to show their ability & initiative. A broad range of project titles are offered related to the research areas of the members of staff. Programme structure Our first year has been under review to allow development of a contemporary and flexible educational model that builds upon essential engineering fundamentals to develop students' broader understanding of behaviour, policy, entrepreneurship, and global perspectives and kindles the passion necessary to address the societal challenge agenda. It will be a shared first year across the disciplines of Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Electronic, Electrical and Systems Engineering. Year 1 Title Credits Semester Electrical Engineering 1 In this module, the fundamentals of electronic and electrical engineering are covered. It will begin with analogue circuits describing the fundamentals of circuit analysis and the design of analogue devices. The fundamentals of digital systems will then be covered using Boolean algebra and related techniques to analyse digital circuits up to an introduction to flip flops. Finally electrical power and machinery systems will be introduced. 20 1 & 2 Engineering Materials The aim of the module is to introduce the range of materials and their key properties used in engineering in order to allow them to select the appropriate materials for a given application. The module also introduces fundamental science that determines the electrical or mechanical properties of materials, such as atomic / molecular structures. In addition students will also be introduced to software which will allow them to model the properties and behaviour of engineering materials and analyse the results of experiments. 10 2 Engineering Mathematics 1 The module aims to enhance student knowledge and understanding of the mathematics used in engineering and to develop the skills of its use. 20 1 & 2 Fluid Mechanics and Energy Conservation In this module, the fundamentals of fluid mechanics and energy conservation, and introduce associated engineering applications. 20 1 & 2 Integrated Design Project 1 The aim of the module is to introduce students to the design process and the skills employed therein, within an engineering context. 20 1 & 2 Introduction to Computing for Engineers The aim of this module is to introduce engineers to computers and computer programming using an important modern programming language which has applications from small embedded systems to supercomputers. 10 2 Mechanics 1 In this module, the mathematics and scientific principles related to mechanics in the context and application in engineering. The module covers: general principles, the mechanical properties of material and the basic principles of analysis, all underpinned with essential mathematics. Where relevant, historical examples are embedded into the module in order to provide context for the taught material. 20 1 & 2 Stage 2 Year 2 Intermediate Level Engineering Mathematics 2 Industrial Skills Manufacturing Systems Engineering Mechanics 2 Mechanical Design A Mechatronics Thermodynamics and Fluids Stage 3 Year 3 Higher Level Mechanical Design B Powertrain and Vehicle Engineering Design and Professional Skills 3 Control Engineering Sustainable Energy and the Environment CFD and FEA *MEng: Turbo-machinery and compressible flows *MEng: Engineering Mathematics A+B (semester 1&2) BEng: Individual Engineering Project (30 credits) Stage 4 Year 4 Masters Level only Computational Geometry** Advanced Mechanics** Biofuels and Combustion** Advanced thermal systems** Advanced Vehicle Engineering** R&D in Manufacturing Processes** Process modelling** Micro and Nano technologies** Biomedical Engineering** Machining Support Systems** Synoptic Mechanical Engineering Individual Engineering Project (60 credits) * BEng - two modules dropped to enable students to take a 30 credit project **optional modules (shared modules are compulsory for the automotive programme) Please note: The modules listed on the website for this programme are regularly reviewed to keep them up-to-date, which may require changes to module content. Also, key members of staff may leave the University and this necessitates a review of the modules that are offered. Where the module is no longer available we will let you know as soon as we can and help you make other choices. Fees and funding We charge an annual tuition fee. Fees for 2017/18 are as follows: £9,250 (UK/EU) - TBC £20,790 (International) Funding opportunities are available. The Government has announced that it will raise the cap for undergraduate fees in line with inflation. Assuming that the relevant regulations are passed by Parliament, which is expected to happen in Autumn 2016, the University of Birmingham will increase fees to the revised amount, expected to be £9,250 for home/EU students. Visit our tuition fees page for more information. Please view scholarships and awards offered by Mechanical Engineering. Entry requirements Number of A levels required:3Typical offer:AAARequired subjects and grades:A level Mathematics (Further Mathematics and Physics are not required but are advantageous). You must also pass the practical element of any reformed science A levels which include Biology, Chemistry and Physics taught from 2015. General Studies not accepted. Additional information: International Baccalaureate Diploma: 6,6,6 at Higher Level to include Mathematics with a minimum of 32 points overall. BTEC Extended Diploma will not be considered without additional A Level Mathematics. BTEC Diploma considered in combination with A Level Mathematics. BTEC Subsidiary Diploma considered in combination with 2 A Levels to include Mathematics Other qualifications are considered - learn more about entry requirements. Students who just miss the grade requirements for MEng study will be automatically considered for a place on the BEng programme. International students: Standard English language requirements apply. Learn more about international entry requirements. International students applying for this programme will need an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate from the Foreign & Commonwealth Office before the University can issue you with a Certificate of Acceptance of Studies (CAS). We recommend that you apply for your ATAS certificate as soon as you receive an offer from us. More information can be found here: www.fco.gov.uk/en/about-us/what-we-do/services-we-deliver/atas/.Depending on your chosen course of study, you may also be interested in one of our foundation pathways, which offer specially structured programmes for international students whose qualifications are not accepted for direct entry to UK universities. Further details can be found on Birmingham International Academy web pages. How to apply Apply through UCAS at www.ucas.com Learn more about applying Key Information Set (KIS) Key Information Sets (KIS) are comparable sets of information about full- or part-time undergraduate courses and are designed to meet the information needs of prospective students. All KIS information has been published on the Unistats website and can also be accessed via the small advert, or 'widget', below. On the Unistats website you are able to compare all the KIS data for each course with data for other courses. The development of Key Information Sets (KIS) formed part of HEFCE's work to enhance the information that is available about higher education. They give you access to reliable and comparable information in order to help you make informed decisions about what and where to study. The KIS contains information which prospective students have identified as useful, such as student satisfaction, graduate outcomes, learning and teaching activities, assessment methods, tuition fees and student finance, accommodation and professional accreditation. OverviewLearning and teaching You will be taught by a mixture of professors, doctors and postgraduates, thereby receiving a rich diversity of academic knowledge and experience.You can find out more about the members of staff in the Department of Mechanical Engineering where you can read about their qualifications, publication history and specific areas of interest. As a Birmingham student you are part of an academic elite and will learn from world-leading experts. At Birmingham we advocate an enquiry based learning approach, from the outset you will be encouraged to become an independent and self-motivated learner, qualities that are highly sought after by employers. We want you to be challenged and will encourage you to think for yourself. Your learning will take place in a range of different settings, from scheduled teaching in lectures and small group tutorials, to self-study and peer group learning (for example preparing and delivering presentations with your classmates). To begin with you may find this way of working challenging, but rest assured that we'll enable you to make this transition. You will have access to a comprehensive support system that will assist and encourage you, including personal tutors and welfare tutors who can help with both academic and welfare issues. During your first year it is important that you have a smooth transition into University. You will be able to talk to your tutors about this and discuss if there are particular areas where you need support. What you can expect Throughout your degree, depending on module choice, you can expect about 20 hours of contact time per week on average. This consits of approximately 14 hours of lectures and 6 hours of tutorials/labs. During your first year you will undergo a formal transition review to see how you are getting on and offer you help for any particular areas where you need support. Personal Tutor: At the start of your degree, you will be assigned a Personal Tutor who will remain with you throughout your studies to help you in three important areas: supporting your academic progress, developing transferable skills and dealing with any welfare issues. Delivery of the course In your first and second years, the course is delivered as lectures, small group workshops, laboratories, computer-based activities, enquiry-based learning and tutorials. A strong emphasis is placed on design and research project work in your third and fourth years respectively. Laboratory-based practical work forms an integral part of the Department's degree programmes. Laboratory classes not only develop your experimental practical skills, but also reinforce concepts introduced in lectures or explore a particular phenomenon. Practical sessions, typically, last three hours. Small-group tutorials/personal tutorials run alongside the lecture course, addressing any individual problems you may have and allowing you to consolidate the lecture material, as well as test your understanding through problem-solving exercises. Your Personal Tutor is assigned to you at the start of your course and remains with you until graduation, helping you in three important areas: supporting your academic progress, developing transferable skills and helping with welfare issues. Enquiry Based Learning (EBL) provides an environment where your learning process is driven by enquiry. The lecturer's role is purely as a facilitator. Typically a group activity, this requires working in a team and you can be assessed in a variety of ways: in either a group or individually, by written reports and sometimes as a presentation. EBL will give you a research-orientated approach to a problem, and has a synergy within research-led institutions like the University of Birmingham. Project work: The range of projects in your final year includes practical work in the laboratory, computer-based projects, or theoretical studies. You can choose the topic of your project from a pool of titles and work with your project supervisor to tailor it to your particular research interests. Many projects are directly linked to supervisor's current research projects and many have industrial links. Students are also free to propose their own projects, so long as a suitable supervisor can be identified. Assessment methods Studying at degree-level is likely to be very different from your previous experience of learning and teaching. You will be expected to think, discuss and engage critically with the subject and find things out for yourself. We will enable you to make this transition to a new style of learning, and the way that you are assessed during your studies will help you develop the essential skills you need to make a success of your time at Birmingham. You?ll be assessed in a variety of ways, and these may be different with each module that you take. You will be assessed through coursework which may take the form of essays, group and individual presentations, laboratory-based work (depending on your chosen degree) and formal exams. Nearly 64% of the assessment of this course is by written examination, which compares favourably with many other universities, who range from 42%-70%. Each module is assessed independently. Assessment methods used include end-of-year examinations, written assignments, oral and poster presentations, computer-based tests, class tests and laboratory and project reports. Some modules are completely assessed by coursework. Examinations are taken in May and June. Credit is awarded under three headings: Examinations for lecture courses. Continuous assessment for various kinds of project work. Laboratories. Early years are dominated by examination as you concentrate on the underpinning engineering principles. As you move into later years, the increased emphasis on project work shifts the balance towards continuous assessment. We place strong emphasis on providing prompt and informative feedback on all pieces of work that you submit during your studies. Feedback comes in a variety of forms, including written feedback on pieces of assessment, class feedback sessions and one-on-one discussions with your tutors. In all cases, the feedback will highlight the good points as well as those areas that require more attention. During your first year the University will require you to undergo a formal 'transition' review, mentioned above, to see how you are getting on and if there are particular areas where you need support. This is in addition to the personal tutor who is based in the Department and can help with any academic issue you encounter. Our Academic Skills Centre also offers you support with your learning. The centre is a place where you can develop your mathematical, academic writing and general academic skills. It is the centre?s aim to help you to become a more effective and independent learner through the use of a range of high-quality and appropriate learning support services. These range from drop-in sessions with support with mathematics and statistics based problems provided by experienced mathematicians, to workshops on a range of topics including note taking, reading, writing and presentation skills. At the beginning of each module, you will be given information on how and when you will be assessed for your particular programme of study. You will receive feedback on each assessment within four weeks, so that you can learn from and build upon what you have done. You will be given feedback on any exams that you take; if you should fail an exam, we will ensure that particularly detailed feedback is made available to enable you to learn for the future. Course detailsEmployability Feedback shows that 90%-95% of our students go on to work or study on graduation. Of those in employment, 95%-100% gain graduate-level jobs and are earning salaries in the region of £24,000-£32,000 pa six months after graduation. As one of our Mechanical Engineering students, a huge and exciting array of career opportunities will be open to you when you graduate - both at home and abroad. You could pursue a career in one of the major manufacturing industries (the UK has the 6th largest manufacturing base in the world); or you could work in other areas of science and technology, such as sustainable energy. Other areas that favour the problem-solving skills you will acquire are finance, law and marketing as well as teaching and/or research. Career destinations of previous graduates include: BP, Aberdeen Rolls Royce, Derby Delcam, Birmingham Jaguar-Landrover, Coventry Lotus, Mercedes-Benz, PA Consulting, London MultiMetal Works, Malaysia Atomic Weapons Establishment, Berkshire Oxford Technologies, Oxford RBCCM Banking, London RBS, London MOD BAE Systems, Barrow in Furness IBC Solar, Malaysia/Germany Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabia Ball Packaging Europe, Wreham Parsons Vehicle Certification Agency, Birmingham Porterbrook Railway Co - Rosco, Berkshire AMEC, London RAF Petronas oil & Gas Company British Army, Sandhurst Zener Company, Iran DFM Medical, Germany University Careers Network Preparation for your career should be one of the first things you think about as you start university. Whether you have a clear idea of where your future aspirations lie or want to consider the broad range of opportunities available once you have a Birmingham degree, our Careers Network can help you achieve your goal. Our unique careers guidance service is tailored to your academic subject area, offering a specialised team (in each of the five academic colleges) who can give you expert advice. Our team source exclusive work experience opportunities to help you stand out amongst the competition, with mentoring, global internships and placements available to you. Once you have a career in your sights, one-to-one support with CVs and job applications will help give you the edge. And once you have a career in your sights, one-to-one support with CVs, interview practice and job applications will further help to give you the edge. In addition, our employer-endorsed, award-winning Personal Skills Award (PSA) recognises you extra-curricular activities, and provides an accredited employability programme designed to improve your career prospects. If you make the most of the wide range of services you will be able to develop your career from the moment you arrive. Visit the careers section of the University website for further information. Professional accreditation This programme is fully accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE). This course is recognised by the Engineering Council for the purposes of meeting in full the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Learning and teachingStudent life Birmingham has transformed into one of Europe's most exciting cities. It is more than somewhere to study; it is somewhere to build a successful future. Clubs and societies The Guild has over 200 Societies, community volunteering groups and associations for you to join; they cover every topic and activity that you can think of - there really is something for everyone. The James Watt Undergraduate Society brings together students within Mechanical Engineering and provides a social side to your degree so you can make the most of your time at Birmingham. UBRobotics offers the opportunity to be involved in the multi-disciplinary field of robotics and develop unique skills such as coding, mechanical design and electronics. Accommodation Coming to Birmingham might be your first time living away from home. Our student accommodation will allow you to enjoy your new-found independence in safe, welcoming and sociable surroundings. The City of Birmingham One of Europe's most exciting destinations, Birmingham is brimming with life and culture, making it a wonderful place to live, study and work. Our students fall in love with the city - around 40% of our graduates choose to make Birmingham their home. Employability


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NEW SMYRNA BEACH – Parking was at a premium on all side streets around Flagler Avenue Friday night. It was apparent there was one big party going on. Parents and their children, students, and all those in the holiday spirit, gravitated toward the beachside shopping venue for the annual "Light Up Flagler," which drew about 1,500 people.
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"(It) will bring together bring together area retail stores, businesses, local non-profit groups and our great citizens," said Samantha Bishop, executive vice president of the Southeast Volusia Chamber of Commerce.
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Memorial Service for Virginia L. Garren, age 86, of Edgewater, who died September 4, 2010 at Bert Fish Medical Center, New Smyrna Beach, will be 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 8, at First Baptist Church, New Smyrna Beach, with the Reverend Luke McKinney officiating. Friends will be received from 10:00 a.m. until the service time at the church.


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The Minnesota Golden Gophers have been here before.
They�ve steamrolled through cushy nonconference schedules to crack the AP Top 25 and raise some optimism for the season.
Then the Big Ten comes along and roughs them up.
This year, they say they�re different � they�re about to find out.
No. 11 Minnesota (12-1) hosts 19th-ranked Michigan State (11-2) in the Big Ten opener today with a chance to set a new tone. The Gophers have had just two winning records in conference play in the last 15 years.
In the previous two seasons, they�ve gone 23-2 in nonconference play and 12-24 against the heavyweights in their conference.
And they know it.
�We�ve definitely got a lot to prove,� senior forward Rodney Williams said. �We finished, what, 6-12 the last two years? We want to come into the Big Ten season and start off the right way. Usually we come out with a loss in the first game, and that hasn�t ended too well for us in the Big Ten season. So we want to come out and get this �W� right away and see what happens.�
With Trevor Mbakwe healthy, Andre Hollins emerging as a top-flight point guard and more depth than Tubby Smith has ever had at Minnesota, the Gophers head into the Big Ten opener brimming with confidence.
They have the highest ranking since they went to the Final Four in 1996-97 and have a nice mix of athleticism on the perimeter and muscle in the paint to stand up to the rugged schedule that awaits.
Smith has ridden players hard in his first five seasons since coming to Minnesota from Kentucky, a demanding approach that hasn�t always sat well with some of the Gophers. But in his sixth season, he appears to have the mix of tenacious defenders and mentally tough veterans that he�s been looking for.
�This group has really made it a lot of fun coming to practice,� Smith said. �They�re sort of coaching themselves, and that�s what good teams do. It�s kind of like in the classroom when the teacher shows up and people are so excited about learning and being around one another. It makes it easier to teach and coach.�
Mbakwe hasn�t played in a Big Ten game in nearly two years while he�s worked his way back from a torn ACL in his right knee. He came off the bench for the first 12 games but was re-inserted into the starting lineup against Lafayette last week, and he said he�s getting close to being all the way back.
�I�m excited about going up against another top-20 team, especially one that�s coached by coach (Tom) Izzo, one of the best coaches in America,� Mbakwe said. �We�re excited. It�s a New Year�s (Eve) game. It�s a chance for us to really set the tone and send a statement out that we�re serious this year. And we�re all up for the challenge.�
This season could be the most challenging in the Big Ten in years. Six teams are ranked in the top 20, including three ahead of the Gophers.
�We start the Big Ten season off against Michigan State, probably one of the most physical teams in the country. You�re playing against better competition, and we�ll definitely have to limit our turnovers and stuff like that,� Mbakwe said. �We can�t beat ourselves. The level of intensity picks up, and we�re excited for the challenge.�
The Gophers are 1-4 in Big Ten openers under Smith and have lost four in a row to the Spartans, who have shown a knack in the past of deflating Minnesota�s balloon just when things started looking up. So in some ways, the schedule couldn�t unfold any better for the Gophers.
They get a team that has owned them on their floor on the last day of 2012. If this season is going to be different, this game will go a long way toward showing it.
�We can definitely contend for a Big Ten title, and we know that,� Williams said. �We�ve just got to come out and prove that to everybody else.�


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