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» If you're passionate about nursing and willing to dedicate a year of your time to your education, the accelerated track can be a highly-rewarding path. » Candidates should be highly motivated, as you'll basically be finishing two years of schooling in just 12 months. » To be considered, you MUST have a BS or BA degree in another field from an accredited college or university. » Candidates are also expected to have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on all prior academic work.
What is the application deadline for the USM Accelerated BSN program?
Do all of the pre-requisite courses need to be completed by the time I apply?
May I take my pre-requisite courses at other colleges and transfer them in?
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The supplemental Accelerated application is due by the 15th of March each year and the current application is always available online. Click here to apply.
All pre-requisite courses must be completed by the end of the spring semester the year you apply. No grade lower than a C is accepted. The application has a location for courses in progress to list your current enrollment. Your acceptance may be conditional pending receipt of your final grades from all in-progress classes.
Many of your pre-requisite courses can be transferred in from other schools. You may be asked to provide a course description or syllabus so that we can determine if the course will transfer.
Yes, we accept A&P together or separate (Anatomy must have a lab and both may not be older than 5 years. You must have a grade no lower than a C, and higher is better). If you took A&P I only then it must meet the 5-6 credit hour requirement.
Yes, but proof of degree earned must be sent immediately upon graduation in May. If accepted, it will be conditional pending a final transcript and degree confirmation. Students graduating in the summer are not eligible to apply to that year's summer II start date.
The Accelerated BSN program begins every summer II term. For academic year 2012-2013 the summer II term begins June 25, 2012.
The program is 12 months. Students start in summer II, then go in the fall, spring, and finish in summer I term.
Once your application, resume, and personal essay have been received you will be sent an email with the next few available testing dates. The email will include directions and information for testing to include fees and preparation information.
The program is 58 credit hours of courses and 772.5 hours of clinical/laboratory experience in just 12 months. Students should expect to be doing school related tasks Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm. These tasks can include classes, clinicals, and labs. Clinical work times will depend on the hospital and unit the student is assigned to; there may be nights, weekends, and 12 hour shifts.
The Accelerated Admission Committee will meet to review all complete application packets. Students that have the required pre-requisites and GPA will be considered. The committee will make decisions based on the pre-requisite courses GPA, the application and personal essay, resume (be sure to include any healthcare, volunteer or leadership work that you have done), Bachelor's degree GPA, two reference letters, and the face-to-face interview. The decisions will be made by early April, at which point letters will be sent to all candidates.
Students prepare for the NCLEX-RN licensing exam as part of the BSN curriculum. You must pass the exam to be a licensed RN. Graduation from the program does not guarantee licensure. top
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Bill Mowatt '58, M.A. '69 has recently retired from completing Team N Training marathons. Dr. Mowatt and his wife, Gail, have raised more than $75,000 for Leukemia-Lymphoma research, and now they both chair fundraising events for the Santa Cruz County Symphony. Bill still teaches the Shakespeare plays for Shakespeare Santa Cruz. They enjoy living in Santa Cruz with Mike, their lovable Airedale terrier.
Reno Di Bono '63 writes that he has been married to Anna Maria for 50 years and has lived in Cupertino for 50 years. They have three sons—Reno '87, Jeff '88, and Dave '92—and nine grandchildren. Di Bono was a basketball coach and teacher of American history at St. Francis High School (1964–1969). He then taught AP American history for 33 years at Monta Vista High School in Cupertino (1969–2002). He has been a professional accordionist for 40 years,(www.italianaccordion.com) and continues to lecture on American history at a variety of local community organizations.
Larry Palla '66 has recently changed careers after 43 years at Greene Engineers. He and his wife Barbara are now running an organic farm, Meder Street Farms, in Santa Cruz. They also spent time with their grandkids, ages 1,4 and 6.
Huntly Gordon MBA '70 has been dubbed "The World's Most Interesting Man" by the Santa Cruz Sentinel. That's because 35 years of adventure travel have given him countless stories: the time he ran with the bulls through the narrow, twisting streets of Pamplona, Spain; when he was trapped in Tehran during the 1978 Iranian Revolution; when he walked into a gun battle on a dark street in Cuzco, Peru; the time he encountered primitive Dani tribesmen, their fierce, naked bodies covered only by strategic gourds.
Bob Labozetta '69, MA '75 writes: "After 33+ years teaching at the secondary and lately the community college level, I have retired my chalk and white board pens, closed my grading software, and boxed my PowerPoint presentations and lessons. The last six years my wife, Susan, and I resided in Oregon, and last summer decided to chuck it all and travel full-time. We sold our home and most of our possessions, bought a motorhome, and now see the USA (but not in a Chevrolet). While Susan continues her art (sculpture), I may put my SCU education to work by writing who-knows-what. Figuring out how to brew beer on the road, fishing across this great land, and viewing historical sites that I discussed in the classroom but never took the opportunity to visit are prominent objectives as well."
Daniel Kelly J.D. '69 recently received the Civility and Professionalism award from the San Francisco Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates. The Chapter consists of 350 selected trial lawyers from all of Northern California. Kelly was elected to membership in 1986 and served as Chapter President in 1994. In 2001, he was the recipient of the law school's Edwin J. Owens Lawyer of the Year award.
Charles Foley '69 writes: In March 2013 Texas A&M University published my biography of the first Catholic bishop in Texas, French Vincentian Jean-Marie Odin. The book was more than twenty years in research and writing and is being well received. A few weeks ago the Texas State Senate awarded me a proclamation for the book being published. Odin was named Bishop of Galveston in 1847 and second Archbishop of New Orleans in February 1861.
Alana Hagood Myles '70 was elected, November 5, 2013, to the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District Board of Trustees. Monterey, Calif.
Charles McDermott '71 just retired after 30 years of college teaching.
Bob Hale M.S. '71, M.S. '79 writes, "Retired. Living in Carlsbad, Calif. Volunteering at Museum of Making Music. Enjoying life!"
A veteran real-estate investor, financier, and CEO who has learned the healing qualities of art has donated $12 million to Santa Clara University to help build a grand, three-story art and art history facility on campus by 2016.
- A dramatic design, selected by Dowd and funded by the Sobrato Group, featuring a dome with circular walkway and an outdoor sculpture garden
- Flexible studios that can accommodate teaching of multiple mediums
- Technology-rich classrooms, some optimized for 3-D projects
- A 1,600 square foot gallery, and additional space to feature works of SCU students, faculty, and visiting artists
- Darkroom, film lab, and lighting studios for photography
Kerry K. Daly '72 has moved from San Francisco to Hollywood, Florida to open "An English Majors Bookstore" in early 2014.
Kathleen Viery '72 married Louis Anastasio Jr. on October 13, 2013 on Block Island, R.I. The honor attendants were the Louis' four granddaughters. Kathleen is a retired Chief Financial Officer. Louis is a retired teacher and swim coach.
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Greg Fox '73 is married to Anita Ruud, lives in San Francisco and they are blessed with three daughters Anna-Kristina, Elisabeth and Alexandra. He is a partner of the San Francisco law firm Bertrand, Fox & Elliot.
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Deborah (Vicas) Nystrom '74 writes, "Living in the coldest state of the lower 48, Minnesota, with my true Midwesterner husband. We have two grown children who attended another Jesuit school, Creighton University. No grandkids yet. At this point in my life, my passions are making paintings, organic gardening, and exercise. I am a certified occupational therapist assistant but have worked in special education for a number of years. See you all at the grand reunion! Please show up for 40th reunion, I haven't been to one in 35 years!!"
Steven Mattos '74 writes, "Moved to Lodi, Calif., in semi-retirement state. Will be consulting with Amazon on their opening of a new 1.2-million-square-foot fulfillment warehouse in Tracy, Calif. Still blessed with my four children—now adults—and my four grandchildren, with one more due next March. All is good in life. Hello to all my fellow Broncos, Class of 1974."
Thomas E. Jensen '74, JD '77, is living the retired life at 8800 feet, in a mountaintop log home 40 miles west of Colorado Springs. Living the life!
Rudolf L. Brutoco '74 is being honored by Western University of Health Sciences as a health care pioneer at its annual A Tribute to Caring gala on Nov. 9, 2013. He is receiving Western U's highest award, the Elie Wiesel Humanism in Healing Award, presented to individuals who best represent the philosophy and values of the university and have actively incorporated them toward the betterment of the human condition.


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So assuming we get a new hardware line from Microsoft in 2013, what would you hope it to launch with? Be as realistic or ridiculous as you wish. For me: Fallout 4 New Burnout Star Wars Flying Game New Red Dead game Dragon Age 3 New Playdead XBLA game Shadow Complex 2 I'd also like to see ports of recent games that use the extra power to bring the games closer to PC in performance: Skyrim Aliens Colonial Marines (hoping its good!) Minecraft (some draw distance and general performance love please) Everything coming out this Christmas GTA V |
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Mirrors Edge 2
Watch Dogs
Gears 4
Some new blood in the RPG genre
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I'm under the impression Turn 10 are working on something next-gen related. Whether it's Forza or PGR is another matter. I totally called it.
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A new Killer Instinct or Blast Corps so Rare are actually doing something decent
Timesplitters 4
An actual new IP that isn't some Kinect piece of crapI'll never get my Orc looking the same again.
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Sequel to Midtown Madness 3, it was stupidly good fun online. Bloody hell, 10 years since it released on Xbox. Do it for Bill Gates, he supposedly likes the series, it's his Birthday today
I think I'll wait until the next Xbox and buy the GTA V GOTY.
A Modern Military shooter that is more of a open map with multiple objectives to be approached however you like with all sorts of equipment and vehicles. AI that roams about doing their business. Like a whole Country and you just make your way through the fields, forests and cities however you please.
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Fallout 4
Soul Reaver
New Simpsons rpg/action game. Use Hit and Run + The Simpsons game as a starting point. See also KoTH and Futurama
Get rid of Kinect
Sleeping Dogs 2
Keep pad the same, best game pad I have used.
Two Worlds III...what of it, want to fight about it
KotOR III
...make porn appear on my tv."Duffman is thrusting in the direction of the problem! Oh, yeah!"
Battlefield 4
Half life 3
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Midtown Madness 3 is why I bought the original Xbox (check the review comments), it's such a shame nothing has been done with it.
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Microsoft in particular with Halo and whatever else. They can't wheel out some shit excuse about dedicated servers next time surely. A decent feature for those Gold subs would be nice. They should have them already to be honest.
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Halo Wars 2
Forza 5
Minecraft updated
GTA 5 upgrade
Streetfighter 5
Fable, but given to a new studio.
Bungie's rumoured mmo
Half life 3
Darker Souls
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Not sure what you are getting at Sparrows?
And with bunny hopping?
Is that even a problem in BF any more? They solved it with a stamina thing didn't they, in BF2, and the dolphin-diving.
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Registered 7 years agoCrackdown 3
Forza 5 (but with more tracks, dynamic weather, more cars on track)
Some kind of WWII FPS (would feel fresh after years of modern military FPS)
Viva pinata (I will accept some Kinect implementation)
Half Life 3
Earth Defence Force
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Something from Capcom that's either a 2d platformer, a new 2d Street Fighter or a scrolling shooter.
Quantum Redshift 2
The Bizarre Creations guys reformed and producing a new racer.
Something from NintendoCubby didn't know how to turn off sigs!
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Crackdown 2 would be a start. The first game was better in almost every way to the almost cack second game."Duffman is thrusting in the direction of the problem! Oh, yeah!"
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Ubisoft game
Ubisoft game
Fifa 2014
Movie tie-in
'Hardcore game' (which is a bit shitty, but your clutching at straws at this point)
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Covers reference services, searching, and sources. Introduces reference concepts and services, such as the reference interview, customer service, evaluating the reference collection, management, ethics, reference philosophy, service in different institutional settings and for diverse populations, and the assessment of reference services. Students learn how to search in digital and print sources, including full text information retrieval in subscription services and the freely available web. Students become familiar with over two hundred core, fundamental print and digital sources. Required course.
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Bruce Yandle's The Economic Situation - December 2010 - Would eagles swap security for freedom?
The Economic Situation
December 2010
- What to expect from quantitative easing?
- Ireland, Greece and Euro-zone survival.
- On turning the corner and looking ahead.
- Housing and construction are resting at the bottom.
- Oil and gold.
- Looking ahead.
- Final thoughts.
Mr. Bernanke's announced plan to inject $600 billion in new money into the economy across the next six months brought loud criticism from some of our key trading partners and lenders and reactions of shock from some who see the Fed as the protector of the wealth of the nation. Some of our trading partners and creditors saw the described domestic policy move as a disguised effort to devalue the dollar and thereby gain market share in world trade. Those holding vast amounts of dollar debt saw the move as a way to restructure loans by paying them off with printing press money and without their permission.
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U-2 Plane 50+ years old
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The Venerable U-2: 50+ years old and still going strong
Another day in the office
Maj. Dean Neeley is in the forward, lower cockpit of the Lockheed U-2ST, a two-place
version of the U-2S, a high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft that the Air Force calls
"Dragon Lady."
His voice on the intercom breaks the silence, "Do you know that you're the highest
person in the world?" He explains that I am in the higher of the two cockpits and
that there are no other U-2s airborne right now. "Astronauts don't count," he says,
"They're out of this world."
We are above 70,000 feet and still climbing slowly as the aircraft becomes lighter. The
throttle has been at its mechanical limit since takeoff, and the single General Electric
F118-GE-101 turbofan engine sips fuel so slowly at this altitude that consumption is
less than when idling on the ground. Although true airspeed is that of a typical jetliner,
indicated airspeed registers only in double digits..
I cannot detect the curvature of the Earth, although some U-2 pilots claim that they can.
The sky at the horizon is hazy white but transitions to midnight blue at our zenith.
It seems that if we were much higher, the sky would become black enough to see
stars at noon. The Sierra Nevada, the mountainous spine of California, has lost
its glory, a mere corrugation on the Earth. Lake Tahoe looks like a fishing hole,
and rivers have become rivulets. Far below, "high flying" jetliners etch contrails
over Reno, Nevada, but we are so high above these aircraft that they cannot be seen.
I cannot detect air noise through the helmet of my pressure suit.
I hear only my own breathing, the hum of avionics through my headset and,
inexplicably, an occasional, shallow moan from the engine, as if it were gasping
for air. Atmospheric pressure is only an inch of mercury, less than 4 percent of
sea-level pressure. Air density and engine power are similarly low. The strato-
spheric wind is predictably light, from the southwest at 5 kt, and the outside air
temperature is minus 61 degrees Celsius.
Although not required, we remain in contact with Oakland Center while in the
Class E airspace that begins at Flight Level 600. The U-2's Mode C transpond-
er, however, can indicate no higher than FL600. When other U-2s are in the
area, pilots report their altitudes, and ATC keeps them separated by 5,000
feet and 10 miles.
Our high-flying living quarters are pressurized to 29,500 feet, but 100-percent oxygen
supplied only to our faces lowers our physiological altitude to about 8,000 feet. A pres-
surization-system failure would cause our suits to instantly inflate to maintain a pres-
sure altitude of 35,000 feet, and the flow of pure oxygen would provide a physiological
altitude of 10,000 feet.
The forward and aft cockpits are configured almost identically. A significant difference is
the down-looking periscope/drift-meter in the center of the forward instrument panel. It is
used to precisely track over specific ground points during reconnaissance, something that otherwise would be impossible from high altitude. The forward cockpit also is equipped with
a small side-view mirror extending into the air stream. It is used to determine if the U-2 is generating a telltale contrail when over hostile territory.
Considering its 103-foot wingspan and resultant roll dampening, the U-2 maneuvers surpris-
ingly well at altitude; the controls are light and nicely harmonized. Control wheels (not sticks) are used, however, perhaps because aileron forces are heavy at low altitude. A yaw string (like those used on sailplanes) above each canopy silently admonishes those who allow the aircraft to slip or skid when maneuvering. The U-2 is very much a stick-and-rudder airplane, and I discover that slipping can be avoided by leading turn entry and recovery with slight rudder pressure.
When approaching its service ceiling, the U-2's maximum speed is little more than its minimum. This marginal difference between the onset of stall buffet and Mach buffet is known as coffin corner, an area warranting caution. A stall/spin sequence can cause control loss from which recovery might not be possible when so high, and an excessive Mach number can compromise structural integrity. Thankfully, an autopilot with Mach hold is provided.
The U-2 has a fuel capacity of 2,915 gallons of thermally stable jet fuel distributed among four wing tanks. It is unusual to discuss turbine fuel in gallons instead of pounds, but the 1950s-style fuel gauges in the U-2 indicate in gallons. Most of the other flight instruments seem equally antiquated.
I train at 'The Ranch'. Preparation for my high flight began the day before at Beale Air Force Base (a.k.a. The Ranch), which is north of Sacramento, CA, and was where German prisoners of war were interned during World War II. It is home to the 9th Reconnaissance Wing, which is responsible for worldwide U-2 operations, including those aircraft based in Cyprus;Italy; Saudi Arabia; and South Korea.
After passing a physical exam (whew!), I took a short, intensive course in high-altitude physiology and use of the pressure suit. The 27-pound Model S1034 "pilot's protective
assembly" is the same as the one used by astronauts during shuttle launch and reentry.
After being measured for my $150,000 spacesuit, I spent an hour in the egress trainer. It provided no comfort to learn that pulling up mightily on the handle between my legs would activate the ejection seat at any altitude or airspeed. When the handle is pulled, the control wheels go fully forward, explosives dispose of the canopy, cables attached to spurs on your
boots pull your feet aft, and you are rocketed into space. You could then free fall in your in-
flated pressure suit for 54,000 feet or more. I was told that "the parachute opens automatic-
ally at 16,500 feet, or you get a refund."
I later donned a harness and virtual-reality goggles to practice steering a parachute to land-
ing. After lunch, a crew assisted me into a pressure suit in preparation for my visit to the al-
titude chamber. There I became reacquainted with the effects of hypoxia and was subjected
to a sudden decompression that elevated the chamber to 73,000 feet. The pressure suit inflat-
ed as advertised and just as suddenly I became the Michelin man. I was told that it is possible
to fly the U-2 while puffed up but that it is difficult. A beaker of water in the chamber boiled furiously to demonstrate what would happen to my blood if I were exposed without protection
to ambient pressure above 63,000 feet.
After a thorough preflight briefing the next morning, Neeley and I put on long johns and UCDs (urinary collection devices), were assisted into our pressure suits, performed a leak check (both kinds), and settled into a pair of reclining lounge chairs for an hour of breathing pure oxygen. This displaces nitrogen in the blood to prevent decompression sickness (the bends) that could occur during ascent. During this "pre-breathing," I felt as though I were in a Ziploc bag-style cocoon and anticipated the possibility of claustrophobia. There was none, and I soon became comfortably acclimatized to my confinement.
We were in the aircraft an hour later. Preflight checks completed and engine started, we taxied to Beale's 12,000-foot-long runway. The single main landing gear is not steerable, differential braking is unavailable, and the dual tail wheels move only 6 degrees in each direction, so it takes a lot of concrete to maneuver on the ground.. Turn radius is 189 feet, and I had to lea d with full rudder in anticipation of all turns.
We taxied into position and came to a halt so that personnel could remove the safety pins from the outrigger wheels (called pogos) that prevent one wing tip or the other from scraping the ground. Lt. Col. Greg "Spanky" Barber, another U-2 pilot, circled the aircraft in a mobile command vehicle to give the aircraft a final exterior check.
I knew that the U-2 is overpowered at sea level. It has to be for its engine, normally aspirated
like every other turbine engine, to have enough power remaining to climb above 70,000 feet. Also, we weighed only 24,000 pounds (maximum allowable is 41,000 pound s) and were depart-
ing into a brisk headwind. Such knowledge did not prepare me for what followed. The throttle was fully advanced and would remain that way until the beginning of descent. The 17,000 pounds of thrust made it feel as though I had been shot from a cannon. Within two to three seconds and 400 feet of takeoff roll, the wings flexed, the pogos fell away, and we entered a nose-up attitude
of almost 45 degrees at a best-angle-of-climb airspeed of 100 kts. Initial climb rate was 9,000 fpm.
We were still over the runway and through 10,000 feet less than 90 seconds from brake release. One need not worry about a flame out after takeoff in a U-2. There either is enough runway to land straight ahead or enough altitude (only 1,000 feet is needed) to circle the airport for a dead-stick approach and landing. The bicycle landing gear creates little drag and has no limiting air-speed, so there was no rush to tuck away the wheels. (The landing gear is not retracted at all when in the traffic pattern shooting touch and goes).
We passed through 30,000 feet five minutes after liftoff and climb rate steadily decreased
until above 70,000 feet, when further climb occurred only as the result of fuel burn. On
final approach Dragon Lady is still drifting toward the upper limits of the atmosphere at
100 to 200 fpm and will continue to do so until it is time to descend. It spends little of its life
at a given altitude. Descent begins by retarding the throttle to idle and lowering the land-
ing gear. We raise the spoilers, deploy the speed brakes (one on each side of the aft fuselage),
and engage the gust alleviation system. This raises both ailerons 7.5 degrees above their nor-
mal neutral point and deflects the wing flaps 6.5 degrees upward. This helps to unload the
wings and protect the airframe during possible turbulence in the lower atmosphere.
Gust protection is needed because the Dragon Lady is like a China doll ; she cannot withstand heavy gust and maneuvering loads. Strength would have required a heavier structure, and the
U-2's designer, Clarence "Kelly" Johnson, shaved as much weight as possible-which is why
there are only two landing gear legs instead of three. Every pound saved resulted in a 10-foot increase in ceiling.
With everything possible hanging and extended, the U-2 shows little desire to go down.
It will take 40 minutes to descend to traffic pattern altitude but we needed only half that
time climbing to altitude. During this normal descent, the U-2 covers 37 nm for each 10,000
of altitude lost. When clean and at the best glide speed of 109 kts, it has a glide ratio of 28:1.
It is difficult to imagine ever being beyond glide range of a suitable airport except when over large bodies of water or hostile territory.. Because there is only one fuel quantity gauge, and it shows only the total remaining, it is difficult to know whether fuel is distributed evenly, which
is important when landing a U-2. A low-altitude stall is performed to determine which is the heavier wing, and some fuel is then transferred from it to the other. We are on final approach with flaps at 35 degrees (maximum is 50 degrees) in a slightly nose-down attitude. The U-2 is flown with a heavy 1.1 VSO (75 kts), very close to stall. More speed would result in excessive floating. I peripherally see Barber accelerating the 140-mph, chase car along the runway as he joins in tight formation with our landing aircraft. I hear him on the radio calling out our height (standard practice for all U-2 landings). The U-2 must be close to normal touchdown attitude at
a height of one foot before the control wheel is brought firmly aft to stall the wings and plant the tail wheels on the concrete. The feet remain active on the pedals, during which time it is neces-sary to work diligently to keep the wings level. A roll spoiler on each wing lends a helping hand when its respective aileron is raised more than 13 degrees.
The aircraft comes to rest, a wing tip falls to the ground, and crewmen appear to reattach
the pogos for taxiing. Landing a U-2 is notoriously challenging, especially for those who
have never flown tail draggers or sailplanes. It can be like dancing with a lady or wrest-
ling a dragon, depending on wind and runway conditions. Maximum allowable crosswind
is 15 kts.
The U-2 was first flown by Tony Levier in August 1955, at Groom Lake (Area 51), Nevada.
The aircraft was then known as Article 341, an attempt by the Central Intelligence Agency
to disguise the secret nature of its project. Current U-2s are 40 percent larger and much
more powerful than the one in which Francis Gary Powers was downed by a missile over
the Soviet Union on May 1, 1960. The Soviets referred to the U-2 as the "Black Lady of Espionage" because of its spy missions and mystique. The age of its design, however, belies
the sophistication of the sensing technology carried within. During U.S. involvement in Ko-
sovo, for example, U-2s gathered and forwarded data via satellite to Intelligence at Beale
AFB for instant analysis. The results were sent via satellite to battle commanders, who decid-
ed whether attack aircraft should be sent to the target. In one case, U-2 sensors detected ene-
my aircraft parked on a dirt road and camouflaged by thick, overhanging trees. Only a few minutes elapsed between detection and destruction. No other nation has this capability.
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Re: U-2 Plane 50+ years old
Live near march AFB Museum. U-2 and SR-71 Blackbird on dsiplay ... along with many others. Impressive airplanes. bet it sure got lonely. Recently March Museum had a program with pilots of those 'spy' planes as speakers. Fantastic!
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I wonder what Francis Gary Powers would say about the U-2, Bruce? Maybe something like, "Oh s***, that missile has a lock!"
No, seriously, the U-2 was an aircraft far ahead of its time, and has served us very well indeed. The "Skunk Works" certainly scored a big one with that design.
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Thanks again Bruce, fantastic as usual!!
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Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a potential tool in cancer treatment. Today this therapy is established among others for the treatment of nonmelanoma skin cancer. However, the more dangerous skin cancer--the melanoma--still has to be removed by surgery. Therefore, we investigated the effects of PDT and additional administration of heme oxygenase ...
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Treatment of pre-activated oocytes with demecolcine (DEM) has been shown to induce the extrusion of all oocyte chromosomes within the second polar body (PB2). However, induced enucleation (IE) rates are generally low and the competence of these cytoplasts to support embryonic development following somatic cell nuclear transfer (SCNT) is impaired. ...
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Primordial germ cells (PGCs) are undifferentiated germ cells in developing fetuses. As they give rise to definitive oocytes and spermatozoa that contribute to new life in the next generation, their development must be under strict control regarding genetic and epigenetic aspects. However, we do not know to what extent their ...
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Recent evidence suggests cathelicidin LL-37 to be a growth factor for various human cancers such as lung cancer, ovarian cancer and breast cancer. However, the effect of LL-37 against malignant skin cancer has not been reported. To investigate whether the human cathelicidin LL-37 is involved in the carcinogenesis of various ...
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The metabolomic profiles of B16 melanoma cells were investigated in vitro with high resolution-magic angle spinning proton magnetic resonance spectroscopy and OPLS multivariate statistical analyse. We compared the profiles for untreated melanoma B16-F10 cells and Ca(2+) chelating EGTA, doxorubicin or BP7033 bisphosphonate treated cells. The two last molecules are known ...
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Cullin1 (Cul1) serves as a rigid scaffold in SCF (Skp1/Cullin/Rbx1/F-box protein) complex, the largest family of ubiquitin-protein E3 ligases, and aberrant expression of Cul1 is involved in dysfunction of SCF E3 ligases. Previously, we found that Cul1 expression is increased in early stages of melanoma. In the present study, we ...
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IFNα exerts potent inhibitory activities against malignant melanoma cells in vitro and in vivo, but the mechanisms by which it generates its antitumor effects remain unknown. We examined the effects of interferon α (IFNα) on the expression of human members of the Schlafen (SLFN) family of genes, a group of ...
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Systemically delivered small interfering RNA (siRNA) therapies for cancer have begun clinical development. The effects of siRNA-mediated knockdown of ribonucleotide reductase subunit-2 (RRM2), a rate-limiting enzyme in cell replication, were investigated in malignant melanoma, a cancer with a paucity of effective treatment options. A panel of human melanoma cell lines ...
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Dying cells are common in adult neurogenic niches, but how these cells are cleared remains uncertain. In this issue of Cell Stem Cell, Sierra et al. (2010) show that unactivated microglia assume the role of waste managers to eliminate cellular debris from apoptosing newborn cells in the hippocampus.
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In previous in vitro studies, we showed that imatinib abrogated platelet-derived growth factor receptor α (PDGFRα) signaling, disrupting both breast cancer and smooth muscle cells (SMC). PDGF is also a powerful mitogen for neural crest origin cells like melanocytes. The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the effect ...
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Melanoma progression is a multistep progression from a common melanocytic nevus through the radial growth phase, the invasive vertical growth phase finally leading to metastatic spread into distant organs. Migration and invasion of tumor cells requires secretion of proteases to facilitate remodeling of the extracellular matrix including basement membranes. Here ...
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New York University hosts its third annual NYU Entrepreneurs Festival to celebrate the vibrant and growing start-up culture at the University. The event, co-hosted by the NYU Stern Berkley Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, the NYU Entrepreneurs Network and the NYU Entrepreneurial Institute, provides an opportunity for new ventures to seek advice and learn from the experiences of start-up founders, investors and prospective entrepreneurs from the NYU entrepreneurial community.
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Center for Real Estate Finance Research: Executives-in-Residence Day
February 25, 2014On February 25, the Center for Real Estate Finance Research partnered with two student organizations, the Stern Real Estate Club and Stern Women in Business, to host an Executives-in-Residence Day.
On Friday, February 21, 2014, the Salomon Center for the Study of Financial Institutions will host Research Day 2014, featuring presentations on in-progress research at NYU Stern and a panel discussion on the current state of the world economy and financial system.
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Building a Billion Dollar Company Takes More than Just a Big Idea
February 20, 2014The Berkley Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation and Founder.org welcome Michael Baum, founder of six startups, for an informational talk entitled "Building a Billion Dollar Company Takes More than Just a Big Idea." This event marks the kick-off of the $100K Founder.org annual competition.
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Stern's Urbanization Project Hosts the Brown Bag Discussion Series
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Dstillery and NYU Stern Center for Business Analytics Host Second Annual ADS*CON Symposium
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NYU Stern's Center for Global Economy and Business will host the Economic Outlook Forum on Monday, February 3, 2014.
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Conversations on Urbanization: Shlomo Angel and Joan Clos
December 09, 2013As a part of the Conversations on Urbanization series held by NYU Stern's Urbanization Project, Senior Research Scholar Shlomo (Solly) Angel spoke with Dr. Joan Clos, United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of UN-Habitat and former mayor of Barcelona, in a public presentation on December 9.
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The Departments of Defense (DOD) and State and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) have relied extensively on contractors to carry out a range of services in Iraq and Afghanistan. While recognizing the benefits of using contractors, GAO and others have noted the challenges and risks associated with an increased reliance on contractors and the ability of agencies to manage their growing number of contractors. As directed by the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008, GAO analyzed DOD, State, and USAID data on contracting activities in Iraq and Afghanistan for fiscal year 2007 and the first half of fiscal year 2008 including (1) the number and value of contracts and the extent they were awarded competitively; (2) the number of contractor personnel, including those performing security functions; and (3) the number of contractor personnel who were killed or wounded. GAO also reviewed the status of the three agencies' memorandum of understanding (MOU) related to maintaining data on contracts and contractor personnel. GAO reviewed selected contract files and compared personnel data to other available sources to assess the reliability of the data reported by the agencies. GAO provided a draft of this report to DOD, State, USAID, and the Department of Labor for comment. State and USAID provided technical comments that were incorporated where appropriate.
For the 18-month period GAO reviewed, DOD, State, and USAID reported obligating at least $33.9 billion on almost 57,000 contracts for efforts such as construction, capacity building, security, and a range of support services for U.S. forces and other government personnel in Iraq and Afghanistan. About three-fourths of the reported obligations were for contracts with performance in Iraq. Of the total obligations, DOD accounted for almost 90 percent. Most of the three agencies' active contracts were awarded during GAO's review period and of these, about two-thirds were competed to one extent or another. However, during its file reviews in Iraq and Afghanistan, GAO found that DOD may have understated the extent to which it competed some contracts. Complete and reliable data were not available for GAO to determine the total number of contractor personnel who worked on DOD, State, and USAID contracts in Iraq and Afghanistan. According to DOD's quarterly census, there were 197,718 contractor personnel working on its contracts in Iraq and Afghanistan as of April 2008. However, DOD did not routinely evaluate the data for accuracy and the number of local nationals working on contracts may be underreported. Neither State nor USAID had systems in place during our review period to track the number of contractor personnel. As a result, they could not provide complete personnel data. For example, while State and USAID had information from their contractors on the number of personnel performing security and demining functions in Afghanistan, they did not have similar information on personnel performing other functions in Afghanistan. According to DOD and State officials, information on killed and wounded contractor personnel was not systematically tracked, which left them unable to provide reliable or complete data. While USAID could not provide specifics on its contractor personnel, USAID informed us that 206 individuals working on its projects, including contractor personnel, had been killed or injured in Iraq and Afghanistan during GAO's review period. Data available from Labor provides insight into the number of contractor personnel killed or injured as a result of hostile actions, accidents, and other causes while working on U.S. government contracts. Based on data provided by Labor, there were 455 reports received of contractors killed in Iraq and Afghanistan during the period of our review and 15,787 reports of injuries. However, there may be additional contractor deaths or injuries that were not reported to Labor. In July 2008, the three agencies signed an MOU in which they agreed to use a DOD database to collect and maintain information on contracts and contractor personnel in Iraq and Afghanistan. According to DOD officials, as the agencies work together to implement the MOU, the agencies' ability to report on the number and value of contracts and the number of contractor personnel should improve.
Mar 10, 2014
Countering Overseas Threats:
Gaps in State Department Management of Security Training May Increase Risk to U.S. PersonnelGAO-14-360: Published: Mar 10, 2014. Publicly Released: Mar 10, 2014.
Mar 6, 2014
Nuclear Nonproliferation:
Stronger Planning and Evaluation Needed for Radiological Security Zone Pilot ProjectGAO-14-209: Published: Mar 6, 2014. Publicly Released: Mar 6, 2014.
Feb 14, 2014
Contingency Contracting:
State and USAID Made Progress Assessing and Implementing Changes, but Further Actions NeededGAO-14-229: Published: Feb 14, 2014. Publicly Released: Feb 14, 2014.
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U.S.-China Trade:
Detailed Lists of Commitments in Key Bilateral Dialogues (GAO-14-224SP, February 2014), an E-supplement to GAO-14-102GAO-14-224SP: Published: Feb 11, 2014. Publicly Released: Feb 11, 2014. -
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United States Has Secured Commitments in Key Bilateral Dialogues, but U.S. Agency Reporting on Status Should Be ImprovedGAO-14-102: Published: Feb 11, 2014. Publicly Released: Feb 11, 2014.
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Actions Needed to Improve Oversight and Accountability of U.S. Assistance to Micronesia and the Marshall IslandsGAO-14-243T: Published: Jan 7, 2014. Publicly Released: Jan 7, 2014. -
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Foreign Firms Reported to Have Engaged in Certain Activities Involving Iran's Energy or Communications SectorsGAO-14-218R: Published: Jan 7, 2014. Publicly Released: Jan 7, 2014.
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Central America:
U.S. Agencies Considered Various Factors in Funding Security Activities, but Need to Assess Progress in Achieving Interagency ObjectivesGAO-13-771: Published: Sep 25, 2013. Publicly Released: Nov 1, 2013.
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Haiti Reconstruction:
USAID Infrastructure Projects Have Had Mixed Results and Face Sustainability ChallengesGAO-14-47T: Published: Oct 9, 2013. Publicly Released: Oct 9, 2013.
Sep 25, 2013
Human Rights:
Additional Guidance, Monitoring, and Training Could Improve Implementation of the Leahy LawsGAO-13-866: Published: Sep 25, 2013. Publicly Released: Sep 25, 2013.
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London, 27 May, 1785.
I found that either the Duke of Dorset's letter, to the premier had produced an order at Dover, or that his Grace's letter to the custom-house office had had as good an effect, for I was allowed to pass without molestation, and, indeed, I received marks of particular respect.
We arrived yesterday in the afternoon, and, as fortune would have it, Colonel Smith arrived the night before. We soon met. I wrote a card to the Marquis of Carmarthen, at nine at night, acquainting his Lordship of my arrival, and desiring an hour to wait on him. This morning I had an answer, that his Lordship would be glad to see me at one at his house, or at four at his office, as I chose. I replied, that I would have the honor to wait on him at one. Colonel Smith went with me. We were admitted in an instant, and politely received. I laid before him my commission, and left him a copy. Colonel Smith did the same with his. I consulted his Lordship about the etiquette of my letter of credence, and he gave me the same answers as the Comte de Vergennes gave you. His Lordship then said, that on Wednesday next, after the levee, I should be presented to his Majesty, in his closet, and there deliver my letter of credence; and that, on the next levee-day, Colonel Smith would be presented. This, he said, was according to usage.
I have since seen the Dutch minister, who inquired of every particular, step by step, and then said I was received precisely upon the same footing with all the other ministers. I learned from the Dutch minister, too, another particular which gave me pleasure, namely,—that the usage here is directly contrary to that in Holland and France. Here the new minister receives the first visit from all the foreign ministers; whereas, in France and Holland, the new minister makes the first visit to all the foreign ministers, and notifies formally to them his reception. This saves me from an embarrassment, and we shall now see who will and who will not. We shall see what will be done by imperial ministers, &c.
John Adams.