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Technology Systems Management (TSM)200 |300 |400 |Graduate Courses |
(Administered by the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering)
Rameshwar Kanwar, Chair of Department
The Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering offers work for the bachelor of science degree with majors in agricultural systems technology and industrial technology, (see College of Agriculture, Curricula).
Missions: The mission of the Agricultural Systems Technology program is to prepare women and men for careers that integrate and apply agricultural and biosystems engineering technology to manage human and natural resource systems for producing, processing, and marketing food and other biological products worldwide.
The mission of the Industrial Technology is to prepare women and men for careers that integrate and apply industrial technology to lead and manage human, manufacturing, and safety systems.
Objectives: At two to five years after undergraduate graduation, through the professional practice in technology, graduates should:
1. Have demonstrated competence in methods of analysis involving use of mathematics, fundamental physical and biological sciences, technology, and computation needed for the professional practice in the field of agricultural systems technology or industrial technology.
2. Have developed skills necessary to contribute to the design process; including the abilities to think creatively, to formulate problem statements, to communicate effectively, to synthesize information, and to evaluate and implement problem solutions.
3. Be capable of addressing issues of ethics, safety, professionalism, cultural diversity, globalization, environmental impact, and social and economic impact in professional practice.
4. Have demonstrated continuous professional and technical growth, with practical experience, so as to be licensed in their field or achieve that level of expertise, as applicable.
5. Have demonstrated the ability to:
a. be a successful leader of multi-disciplinary teams.
Outcomes: At the time of graduation, students of the Agricultural Systems Technology or Industrial Technology programs should have:
a) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, technology, and applied sciences;
Graduates have developed and demonstrated workplace competencies, and have completed a professional internship. They are able to communicate effectively, have problem-solving skills and awareness of global, economic, environmental and societal issues.
Agricultural Systems Technology graduates have the ability to apply science and technology to problems related to agriculture; they manage complex agricultural systems for sustainability. They find careers within a variety of agriculturally-related industries, businesses, and organizations, including: agricultural machinery, environment, government, farm builders, grain, feed, seed, fertilizer, chemical, food, biorenewable resources, and production agriculture.
Industrial Technology graduates understand commonly-used manufacturing processes, lean manufacturing principles, continuous improvement, quality management, safety, regulatory issues affecting manufacturing, and the properties of manufacturing materials. They find careers within a variety of industries, businesses, and organizations focusing in manufacturing (e.g., quality control, production supervision, and process and facility planning) or occupational safety (e.g., development, management, and evaluation of safety programs and systems; and hazard identification and mitigation).
Minors: The Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering offers a minor in agricultural systems technology which may be earned by completing a minimum of 18 credits of technology systems management courses, which includes TSM 115 and 210, plus an additional 12 credits from a departmentally approved list.
The Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering also offers a minor in industrial technology which may be earned by completing a minimum of 18 credits of technology systems management courses, which includes TSM 115 and 210, plus an additional 12 credits from a departmentally approved list.
For the undergraduate curriculum in agricultural systems technology leading to the degree of bachelor of science or for the undergraduate curriculum in industrial technology leading to the degree of bachelor of science, see College of Agriculture, Curricula.
The department also offers an undergraduate curriculum and courses in agricultural engineering, see College of Engineering, Curricula.
The department offers work for the degrees master of science, and doctor of philosophy with a major in industrial and agricultural technology. It cooperates in the interdepartmental programs in professional agriculture, sustainable agriculture, environmental sciences, biorenewable resources and technology, and human computer interaction.
The master's program prepares advanced practicing professionals for industrial and/or agricultural technology positions in industry, business, and public service; it also provides a sound foundation for further graduate study. The doctoral program prepares exemplary industrial and/or agricultural technology professionals for learning, discovery, engagement, and leadership roles in education, industry, business, and public service organizations.
The department also offers work for the degrees master of science, master of engineering, and doctor of philosophy with a major in agricultural engineering. See College of Engineering, Curricula.
Courses open for nonmajor graduate credit: 370, 408, 409, 424, 426, and 433.
Visit our departmental website at www.abe.iastate.edu.
Courses primarily for undergraduate students
TSM 110. Introduction to Technology. (1-0) Cr. 1. F. Prereq: AST and I Tec majors only or permission of instructor. Team-oriented introduction to agricultural systems technology and industrial technology. Report writing, internships, careers, competencies, academic success strategies, industry visits, transition to academic life.
TSM 111. Experiencing Technology. (0-2) Cr. 1. S. Prereq: AST or I Tec majors only or permission of instructor. Laboratory-based, team oriented experiences in a spectrum of topics common to the practice of technology. Report writing, internships, competencies, electronic portfolios, industry visits.
TSM 112. Orientation to Learning and Productive Team Membership. (Cross-listed with Aer E, FS HN, Hort, NREM). (2-0) Cr. 2. F. Introduction to developing intentional learners and worthy team members. Learning as the foundation of human enterprise; intellectual curiosity; ethics as a personal responsibility; everyday leadership; effective team and community interactions including team learning and the effects on individuals; and growth through understanding self, demonstrating ownership of own learning, and internalizing commitment to helping others. Intentional mental processing as a means of enhancing learning. Interconnectedness of the individual, the community, and the world.
TSM 115. Solving Technology Problems. (2-2) Cr. 3. F.S. Prereq: Math 140 or higher (can be taken concurrently). Unit conversations, unit factor method, SI units, significant digits, graphing and curve fitting. Solutions of technology problems using Excel. Presentation of technical information using Word and PowerPoint.
TSM 116. Introduction to Design in Technology. (2-2) Cr. 3. F.S. 2D projections and 3D representations of objects, national and international standards for documentation, manufacturing processes, design projects, and teamwork. Free-hand sketching techniques and parametric solid modeling will be covered.
TSM 201. Entrepreneurship and Internship Seminar. (Cross-listed with A E). (1-0) Cr. 1. S. Prereq: Sophomore classification in AE, AST, or I Tec. Exposure to the importance of entrepreneurship through seminar presentations by entrepreneurs, development of a business plan, case studies on economic impacts of entrepreneurship, and strategic strengths of Iowa. Preparation for internship experience. Relationship of workplace competencies to entrepreneurship and internships; portfolios.
TSM 208. Ethical Issues in Agriculture. (2-0) Cr. 1. F.S.SS. Discussion of ethical theory and its application to issues facing agriculture. Case studies deal with topics, such as biotechnology business practices, animal welfare, environmental impacts, public policy, sources of food, sustainable agriculture, and world hunger.
TSM 210. Fundamentals of Technology. (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: Credit or enrollment in 115, Math 140 or higher. Introduction to problem solving related to fundamental agricultural and/or industrial technology systems. Basic laws of energy, force, and mass applied to technology systems such as: mechanical power transmission; equipment calibration; environmental and natural resources; heating, ventilation and air conditioning; electrical circuits. Using the time value of money to make economic decisions.
TSM 216. Advanced Technical Graphics, Interpretation, and CAD. (2-2) Cr. 3. F.S. Prereq: 116. Advanced design systems incorporating 2D and 3D design and productivity tools for use in manufacturing settings. Topics include: Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, 3D models, welding symbols, advanced visualization, design modeling of parts and assemblies, feature based design. Use of AutoCAD and parametric modeling software.
TSM 240. Introduction to Manufacturing Processes. (1-4) Cr. 3. F. A study of selected materials and related processes used in manufacturing. Lecture and laboratory activities focus on materials, properties, and processes. This includes plastics and metals.
TSM 270. Principles of Injury Prevention. (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Basic foundations of injury causation and prevention in home, motor vehicle, public, and work environments.
TSM 272. Introduction to Occupational Safety. (2-0) Cr. 2. F. Introduction to occupational safety and health administration and management. Focus on development and management of safety programs and obtaining employee involvement in occupational safety programs.
TSM 276. Fire Protection and Prevention. (3-0) Cr. 3. F. An overview of the current problems and technology in the fields of fire protection and fire prevention, with emphasis on industrial needs, focusing on the individual with industrial safety responsibilities.
TSM 301. Leadership and Ethics Seminar. (Cross-listed with A E). (1-0) Cr. 1. S. Prereq: 201. Leadership and ethics experiences through case studies and seminar presentations by practitioners. Relationship of workplace competencies to leadership and ethics; portfolios.
TSM 310. Total Quality Improvement. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: Stat 101 or 104, junior classification. Introduction to the fundamental concepts of TQM - Deming style of management, statistical studies to understand the behavior of products, processes, or services, and how to define and document processes and customer focus. Introduction to continuous improvement tools and methods - DMAIC, SPC, and Design of experiments; emphasis on team work and problem solving skills.
TSM 322. Preservation of Grain Quality. (2-3) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: Math 140 or higher. Principles and management for grain quality preservation. Grain drying and storage. Fans and airflow through grain. Grain handling methods and system planning. Grain quality measurement and end-use value analysis.
TSM 324. Soil and Water Conservation Management. (2-3) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: Math 140 or 160. Introduction to engineering and conservation principles applied to the planning of erosion control systems, water control structures, water quality management, and drainage and irrigation systems.
TSM 327. Animal Production Systems. (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: 210. Response of animals to the environment. Environmental systems for animal production. Ventilation, water, feed handling, air pollution, odor and waste management systems. Planning confinement acilities for swine, poultry, beef and dairy production systems.
TSM 330. Agricultural Machinery and Power Management. (2-3) Cr. 3. F.S. Prereq: 210, Math 142 or 160. Selection, sizing, and operational principles of tractors and machinery systems. Cost analysis and computer techniques applied to planning and management of agricultural machine systems. Principles, operation, and application of agricultural machinery.
TSM 333. Precision Farming Systems. (2-2) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: Math 140 or 160, junior or senior classification. Geographic information systems and global positioning systems. Sampling strategies for precision farming. Building prescriptions and recommendations. Systems for precision farming, equipment, software uses, legal and social issues, and economics. Only one of TSM 333 and 433 may count toward graduation.
TSM 335. Tractor Power. (3-3) Cr. 4. F. Prereq: 210, Math 142. Theory and construction of tractor engines, mechanical power trains and hydraulic systems. Introduction to traction, chassis mechanics, and hydraulic power.
TSM 337. Fluid Power Systems Technology. (2-2) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: 210. Fundamental fluid power principles. Fluid properties. Function and performance of components such as pumps, valves, actuators, hydrostatic transmission and continuously variable transmissions. Basic analysis of fluid power systems. Introduction to electrohydraulics.
TSM 340. Advanced Automated Manufacturing Processes. (2-2) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: 216, 240. NC programming operations for CNC mills and lathes. Transfer of parts descriptions into detailed process plans, tool selection, and NC codes. Computer assisted CAD/CAM NC programming for 2 D machining. Applying advanced CAE technology to check process feasibility, determine optimal process conditions, and evaluation of part.
TSM 363. Electric Power and Electronics for Agriculture and Industry. (3-3) Cr. 4. F. Prereq: 210, Physics 112. Basic electricity. Electrical safety, wiring, 3-phase service, controls, and motors for agricultural and industrial applications. Planning building electrical systems. Electronics to sense, monitor, and control mechanical processes: semiconductors, digital logic circuts; speed, pressure, position, temperature, and moisture sensors. Nonmajor graduate credit.
TSM 370. Occupational Safety. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: 270, junior standing. Identifies safety and health risks in industrial work environments. Focus on how managers and supervisors meet their responsibilities for providing a safe workplace for their employees. Includes the identification and remediation of workplace hazards. Nonmajor graduate credit.
TSM 372. Legal Aspects of Occupational Safety and Health. (2-0) Cr. 2. F. Legal implications of legislation as it applies to health and safety in the workplace. Includes OSHA regulations, worker's compensation, and workplace liability.
TSM 397. Internship in Technology. Cr. R. F.S.SS. Prereq: At least 45 credits of coursework, in AST or I Tec major, and approval of internship coordinator. A supervised work experience in an approved learning setting with application to technology practices and principles. Reporting during work experience and self and employer evaluation required. Minimum GPA requirement.
TSM 399. Work Experience in Technology. Cr. 2. Repeatable. F.S.SS. Prereq: 397 and approval of instructor. Written reports and reflection on work experience. A maximum of 4 credits of TSM 399 maybe be used toward the total credits required for graduation.
TSM 401. Professionalism Seminar. (Cross-listed with A E). (1-0) Cr. 1. F. Prereq: 301. Examination of professionalism in the context of engineering and technology. Time, project and personnel management. Communications and professional portfolios. Professional licensure. Transition to professional careers.
TSM 408. Interdisciplinary Problem Solving. (Cross-listed with I E, E E). (3-0) Cr. 3. F.S. Prereq: Junior or senior classification. Use of the Theory of Constraints as a way of approaching problem solving, win-win negotiation, project planning and effective delegation in the context of engineering/business systems. Team projects aimed at improving design outcomes. Nonmajor graduate credit.
TSM 409. Interdisciplinary Systems Effectiveness. (Cross-listed with I E, E E). (3-0) Cr. 3. F.SS. Prereq: Junior or senior classification. Focus on functions that determine the effectiveness of an entire organization. Generic Theory of Constraints solutions to production, distribution, and project management are compared to traditional solutions. Strategy for improvements discovered using simulations. Nonmajor graduate credit.
TSM 415. Technology Capstone I. (1-2) Cr. 2. F.S. Prereq: senior classification. Team development, communications, and responsibilities. Identification of current technological problems in agriculture and industrial systems. Development of alternate solutions using creativity, critical analysis, and planning techniques.
TSM 416. Technology Capstone II. (1-2) Cr. 2. F.S. Prereq: 415. Selection of promising potential solutions to technology problems identified in 415 for development and analysis by student teams. Presentation of project through oral presentations, written reports, and working prototypes.
TSM 424. Impacts of Agriculture on Water Quality. (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: Math 140 or 160, one of the following: 324, Agron 154. Water use and water quality standards; characteristics of surface and groundwater resources; types of agricultural water pollutants and their impacts on water quality; how agricultural pollutants move and enter water resources; management practices to reduce ag pollutant movement and protect water resources. Nonmajor graduate credit.
TSM 426. Technology Applications in Bioprocessing. (2-2) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: 210, Biol 109, Chem 163. An application-oriented examination of modern bioprocessing systems including ethanol fermentation, biological wastewater treatment, and food processing, emphasizing the fundamental principles governing these systems and the role of technologists in successful operation of these systems. Exposure to basic reactor theory, enzyme kinetics, microbial growth models. Field trips and lab experiences. Nonmajor graduate credit.
TSM 433. Precision Farming Systems Advanced Concepts and Applications. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: Math 140 or equivalent, admission to Master of Agriculture program. Technologies for precision resource management. Geospatial information technologies for precision agriculture (geographic information systems, global positioning systems, remote sensing systems). Sensing and sampling strategies in precision agriculture. Building input recommendations. Systems for precision agriculture, equipment, software usess, legal and social issues, and production economics. Advanced concepts and the future of precision agricutlure. Only one of TSM 333 and 433 may count toward graduation. Nonmajor graduate credit.
TSM 440. Cellular Lean Manufacturing Systems. (2-2) Cr. 3. F.S. Prereq: 310, 340. Reviews principles and concepts required for cellular manufacturing system design to meet customer demand in production, quality, on-time delivery, and continuously reducing manufacturing cost. Emphasis on applying lean manufacturing principles, simulation techniques, and Kaizen methodologies with hands-on projects.
TSM 443. Statics and Strength of Materials for Technology. (2-2) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: AE 271 or 272; Phys 111. Application of standard analytic and computer based techniques of solving problems related to force and moments. The properties of materials and how to select appropriate materials for a particular design is reviewed.
TSM 444. Facility Planning. (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: 216 and 240; Stat 101 or 104. Principles and practices in designing, evaluating, and organizing existing facilities or creating new facilities. Emphasis on AutoCAD-based new facility design project - product design, production flow analysis, activity relationship analysis, layout deployment, materials handling, office and other service requirement design, and the necessary cost analysis for the new facility.
TSM 445. Polymer and Composite Processing. (2-2) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: 240 or equivalent. Design and production of plastic parts including thermoplastics and thermoset/composites. A study of plastic properties and their relationships to processing parameters and control techniques. Applying advanced CAE technology to check process feasibility, determine optimal process conditions, evaluate part and mold designs, and estimate the cost of plastic injection processes.
TSM 465. Automation Systems. (2-2) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: 363. Theory and applications of automation systems technology. Emphasizes features, capabilities, programming and evaluation of sensors, programmable logic controllers, and robots.
TSM 470. Industrial Hygiene: Physical, Chemical, and Biological Hazards. (3-0) Cr. 3. S. Prereq: 273; Chem 163, 163L; Math 160 or higher. A qualitative and quantitative introduction to health effects of chemical, biological, and physical hazards in a workplace.
TSM 471. Safety Laboratory. (0-2) Cr. 1. S. Prereq: 470 (can be taken concurrently). Introduction to equipment, methods, and strategies to measure, evaluate, control, and research hazards and risk in the workplaces.
TSM 477. System Safety Analysis. (Dual-listed with 577). (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: 470, Math 160, Stat 101 or 104. System safety focuses on developing a safety oriented pattern of thinking that is appropriate for today's complex systems. The tools that will be gained in this course will be helpful in recognizing, understanding, and analyzing hazards and risks in modern complex systems.
TSM 490. Independent Study. Cr. 1-4. Repeatable. Prereq: Junior or senior classification, permission of instructor, and completion of an independent study contract. A maximum of 4 credits of TSM 490 may be used toward the total credits required for graduation. Nonmajor graduate credit.
TSM 491. Seed Science Internship Experience. (Cross-listed with Agron, Hort). Cr. 1-2. Repeatable. F.S.SS. Prereq: Agron 338, advanced approval and participation of employer and instructor. A professional work experience and creative project for seed science secondary majors. The project requires prior approval and participation of the employer and instructor. The student must submit a written report.
TSM 493. Workshop in Technology. Cr. 1-4. Repeatable. Offered as demand warrants. Nonmajor graduate credit.
Courses primarily for graduate students, open to qualified undergraduate students
TSM 540. Advanced Design and Manufacturing. (3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Application of six sigma philosophy to advance product design and process control. Application of value steam mapping to the existing manufacturing system to develop future continuous improvement plans. Application of Taguchi Parameter design methodologies for optimizing the performance of manufacturing processes. Application of Taguchi Tolerance Design methodologies for product design.
TSM 541. Comprehensive Modern Manufacturing Systems. (3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: Permission of instructor. The study, design, and implementation of PULL manufacturing systems and their integration with functions of the production system for the manufacture of superior quality, low cost products. Topics include lean manufacturing system design, cost estimation/justification, JIT manufacturing, integrated quality and process control, automation, and CAD/CAM.
TSM 545. Manufacturability of Plastics. (2-2) Cr. 3. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Overview of current business environment and issues related to design for manufacturability of plastic products. Provide understanding of available materials and processes in manufacturing plastic parts. Utilize injection molding for an in-depth study of five elements for making successful plastic products; consumer input, part design, mold design, material selection, and manufacturing process. Computer-aided engineering exercises and laboratory practices included.
TSM 575. Safety and Public Health Issues in Modern Society. (2-0) Cr. 2. Exploration and analysis of current safety and public health issues impacting society. The focus will be on topics that impact individuals in work, public, and home environments.
TSM 577. System Safety Analysis. (Dual-listed with 477). (3-0) Cr. 3. F. Prereq: 470, Math 160, Stat 101 or 104. System safety focuses on developing a safety oriented pattern of thinking that is appropriate for today's complex systems. The tools that will be gained in this course will be helpful in recognizing, understanding, and analyzing hazards and risks in modern complex systems.
TSM 590. Special Topics in Technology. Cr. 1-4. Repeatable. Prereq: Graduate classification in industrial and agricultural technology, permission of instructor, and completion of an independent study contract..
TSM 593. Workshop in Technology. Cr. 1-3. Repeatable. Prereq: Graduate classification and permission of instructor.
TSM 598. Technical Paper for Master's Degree. (Cross-listed with A E). Cr. 1. F.S.SS. A technical paper draft based on M.S. thesis or creative component is required of all master's students. This paper must be in a form that satisfies the requirements of some specific journal. Satisfactory-fail only.
TSM 599. Creative Component. Cr. 1-3. Repeatable. A discipline-related problem to be identified and completed under the direction of the program adviser. Three credits required for all nonthesis master's degree students.
Courses for graduate students
TSM 601. Graduate Seminar. (Cross-listed with A E). (1-0) Cr. 1. F. Discussion of research problems, methods, procedures, and reports.
TSM 652. Program and Learner Evaluation. (3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: Stat 401 or equivalent. Techniques for evaluating learners, facilities, programs, and staff utilizing theories for developing measurement instruments. Outcomes assessment is emphasized.
TSM 655. Academic Leadership in Technology and Engineering. (3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: Permission of instructor. A definition of the faculty role in technology and engineering disciplines, including strategies for dealing with programs, personnel, and constituencies are presented. Leadership skills involving team formation, team operation, and conflict resolution are addressed.
TSM 657. Curriculum Development in Technology and Engineering. (3-0) Cr. 3. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Basic concepts, trends, practices, and factors influencing curriculum development, techniques, organization and procedures. Emphasis will be given to program and course development.
TSM 694. Teaching Practicum. (Cross-listed with A E). Cr. 1-3. Repeatable. F.S.SS. Prereq: Graduate classification and permission of instructor. Graduate student experience in the agricultural and biosystems engineering departmental teaching program.
TSM 697. Internship in Technology. Cr. R. Prereq: permission of department chair, graduate classification. One semester and one summer maximum per academic year professional work period. Satisfactory-fail only.
TSM 698. Technical Paper for a Doctoral Degree. (Cross-listed with A E). Cr. 1. F.S.SS. A technical paper draft based on dissertation is required of all Ph.D. students. This paper must be in a form that satisfies the requirements of some specific journal. Satisfactory-fail only.
TSM 699. Research. Cr. arr.


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UPDATE: If you missed the live stream you can still catch the YouTube replay right here!!
On February 19th on the PC Perspective Live! page we will be streaming some single player game action of the new Crysis 3. If there has ever been a game that defined the world of PC gaming graphics and technology, it is the Crysis series.
"Sure, but can it play Crysis?"
There is probably no more famous line of dialogue that pigeon hole's new hardware releases.
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I missed the live stream, but mostly looking forward to the next COD game..should be out in Dec 2013? The name hasn't been announced.
I think the series has suffered with BO2. To me BO2 all about weapons/weapons mods/load out mods etc..and less about the great maps they had in MW2 and 3.
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Valley Township General Levy Increase (August 2012)
A Valley Township General Levy Increase measure was on the August 7, 2012 ballot in the township of Valley, which is in Allegan County.
This measure was approved
This measure sought to increase the current general township levy by a rate of $.48 per $1,000 of assessed value for an ongoing amount of time in order to further pay for general operational costs in the township.[2]
Text of measure
The question on the ballot:
|Shall the allocated township millage of 1 mill reduced by required rollback to .5152 mills be increased by .4848 mills ($.48 per $1,000 of taxable value of taxable real and personal property) to recover such reduction for levy beginning in 2012 for general township operating purposes; and shall the township levy such increase which increase will raise in the first year of the levy an estimated $32,541.00?[3]
- ↑ Allegan County Elections, August Election Results
- ↑ Allegan county Elections, August Proposal List
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributed to the original source.
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Sylvain Geboers.
With Rockstar Clement Desalle, Steve Ramon and Ken Roczen having success on the Grand Prix circuit, Teka Suzuki team manager (and motocross great) Sylvain Geboers looks like he will have his hands full in 2011?although Roger DeCoster may be taking some of the load off his old teammates shoulders.everything to become a World Champion. He makes a schedule for himself and does not want to burn himself out. He is focused on 2011 already and will start working this year to go for the title in 2011."
Clement Desalle.
On the 2011 plans Geoers said, "We have been able to balance our needs with some excellent support from Teka Group and Rockstar Energy but that does not mean we suddenly have much more budget to run a third rider for example. For 2011 we have the contract for Desalle and for the second rider we have to wait until the end of August to get the confirmation of support from Suzuki which is virtually the most important piece. I think everything will be okay. We will be happy to continue with two riders for 2011 and also focus on the two riders in MX2. The main difference for us regarding 2011 is that we have a rider who is interested in the USA and wants to find out how he can perform there. It could be that at the beginning of the winter we have to go overseas to practice some Supercross and see how Clement can handle it."
"We are only talking about a few Supercross races. He doesn't want to do the full series yet. I believe Desalle just wants to see how he can get on against the Americans. As for Ken Roczen, he is in a similar situation, pending any change in the AMA age rule, and there might be more flexibility for him to contest more races of the AMA 250 West Coast races."


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THE DRAGON'S PEARL, May 2, 2013
HEART FAILURE, May 9
ARCTIC FIRE, May 23
DELIVERANCE, May 30
A BOTHER OF BODIES, June 6
BASTION: THE LAST HOPE, June 27
INTERFACE, July 4
THE SCISSORGATE, July 25
AVANTI, August 1
THE GOOD GUYS, August 22
DEALBREAKER, August 29
BLADE OF HEARTS, September 4
THE CIRCLE, September 10
A HARD MAN TO KILL, September 26
LOVE ALWAYS, LOLA, October 1
PHV, October 9
A ROSE TO LOVE, October 14
UNTITLED x 2, October 16
A GAME OF DAYS, October 17
THE PINK MOTORCYCLE, October 24
THE LAST ROSE OF SUMMER, Oct 29
BRUEGHEL THE ELDER, November 21
HAIR TRIGGER, November 27
QUEST FOR HONOR, January 30, 2014
ANGRY ENOUGH TO KILL, March 6
WHISPER CREEK, April 17
BROOKLYN NIGHTS, July 24
NOT USELESS, August 21
DISCOVERING ABERRATION, August 28
UNTITLED, September 25
THE SHATTERED KINGDOM, October 23
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Anyone else ready for pumpkins? Because, my kids have been begging me for weeks to get out the Halloween stuff. There were a few times I almost gave in, but finally decided on a rule: It has to be less than 90 degrees outside in order to officially declare it pumpkin season. As last night's storms rolled in, three little heads turned my direction with pumpkins on the brain; I conceded, and now we have pumpkin explosion. They walked around the house last night constantly "getting scared" by the spiders and black cats accompanying the pumpkin motif. It was awesome. Really. Next on the pumpkin agenda: Halloween Costumes and Pumpkin Patches.
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A new immersion trip explores how marketers can research consumers' brain activity
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Kellogg's Gregory Carpenter won the Sheth Foundation/Journal of Marketing Award for 2013
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Shaina Morrison '15 has been named the 22nd Endowed Scholar of the Black Management Association
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Kellogg's Marketing Leadership Summit examines the customer-centric organization
SAP CMO Jonathan Becher shares insight through Executive in Residence program
How companies of any size can get more from their existing data.
Kellogg appoints international business expert Sanjay Khosla as senior fellow
Men's Wearhouse, Paula Deen, and the danger of public faces for brands
Five students, Professor Tim Calkins recognized at annual award ceremony
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Kellogg's new program gives future CMOs the understanding and leadership skills to take it to the next level
Daniel Diermeier, the IBM Professor of Regulation and Competitive Practice, named alumni favorite for 2013
Students vied for $16,000 in prize money for startups in 'Shark Tank' competition
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Using his own tumultuous youth as inspiration, Mawi Asgedom '08 embraces enthusiasm and fosters leadership skills in America's students
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Kimberly Clark's Clive Sirkin encourages students to question traditional marketing practices at CMO Speaker Series
2012 Kellogg Shopper Index finds price is not the only reason people shop online
Student teams build marketing campaigns for 14 new consumer products and compete for top honors in Annual Kellogg Marketing Competition
Innovating Social Change Conference shows how business can produce lasting social change
Kellogg student challenges traditional publishing with innovative venture
Professor Tim Calkins' new book shows business leaders how to protect their companies from competitive threats
Big data in social media has transformed marketing. Kellogg Professor Alok Choudhary challenges companies to take advantage of this goldmine
Women lend women a helping hand to obtain top positions, Kellogg research finds
Professor Neal Roese sheds light on the tendency to believe that 'we knew it all along'
Taking on the timeliest business issues of today, Kellogg's case studies are must-read materials in classrooms worldwide
Kellogg researchers find that consumers who tackle small balances first are likelier to eliminate their overall debt
Associate Professor Derek Rucker and doctoral student Soo Kim examine new dynamics between threats and consumption
Kellogg's wide-ranging business conferences expose students to insights from experts and alumni from around the world
Promising new ideas to build global prosperity gain momentum at the 2012 Kellogg Innovation Network Global Summit
The professor credits Kellogg's unique environment with encouraging excellence in both research and teaching
The 2012 Kellogg India Business Conference highlights the strategies Indian firms are using to promote innovation
The dual-degree MMM program marks its 20th anniversary with a celebration of innovation in the marketplace
Women on nontraditional career paths will learn about the advantages of a Kellogg MBA degree at the 2012 Women's Leadership Workshop
In testimony to Congress, Andrew Razeghi explains how the government can foster and support high-growth entrepreneurs
Faculty-student teams face off over whether the global carbon footprint can be shrunk by private enterprise alone
Siri co-founder Dag Kittlaus explains how an upstart company with an innovative product won over early investors
Kellogg Professor Neal Roese finds that decisions about love inspire more regret than those related to work
Student panel finds advertisers stayed in bounds this year
Want your brand to stay relevant? Tune in to customers and "co-create" value, experts say
Kellogg professors get an inside view of business in India on the faculty version of Global Initiatives in Management
Now in its eighth year, the Kellogg School Super Bowl Advertising Review will evaluate the most (and least) successful ads aired during the game
Only 9 percent of Italians believe they are in a better position this year, compared with 53 percent of Americans, according to a Kellogg School survey
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As Christmas fever starts to sprinkle the city with festive magic, so Darling Harbour transforms into a sea of red and white jolly men. Never before will you have seen so many Santas together and so many Santas having a whale of a time on the water, as you will during the free Santa Fest Water Spectacular in late November. But that's not all, because this spectacular event is just the start of 30 days of free Christmas fun in the lead up to the big day.
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Harrison Ford as Branch Rickey in "42."
While playing Branch Rickey in "42," Harrison Ford wanted to make sure he didn't look like his famous roles of the past.
"What really helped me was the fat suit. It really gave me a sense of what it meant to maneuver at that size," he says. "I wanted a new look because I didn't want the audience to feel as if they knew me from some previous movie experience."
Now 70, he was playing a man of 65, which meant something else in 1947.
"I remember my father and other men that age. We're lucky now that we eat better," Ford says. "To be 65 in those days was an older man. Let's just say the guy in the movie wasn't hale and hearty."
Ford won't talk about rumors he'll be back as Han Solo or Indiana Jones, but he's been giving thought to what he wants in his career.
"I understand the sheer capacity of what success means in the business of making movies," he says. "And I don't mean box office success. It's about doing quality movies like '42.'
"I wanted to be part of something great, and I think '42' is exactly that."
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Randy Travis Is Sober And Making New Music
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Toby Keith, Chris Young, More Pay Tribute To Country Legend And BMI Icon Tom T. Hall
"I want to be that man!" tweets Chris Young, after hearing Tom T. Hall's speech at the BMI Awards in Nashville this week.
Randy Travis Set To 'Cross Roads' With The Avett Brothers
Country legend Travis gets back on solid ground, pairing with the acclaimed Avett Brothers for an episode of CMT Crossroads.
Zac Brown Band To Serve It Up At The Southern Ground Music & Food Festival
Zac Brown Band will perform both nights during the Southern Ground Festival in Charleston, South Carolina. Oh, and it's Zac Brown's birthday today!
The Avett Brothers Redefine Middle America
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English rule (attorney's fees)
In the field of law and economics, the English rule (capitalized as English Rule in some jurisdictions) is a rule controlling assessment of attorneys' fees arising out of litigation. The English rule provides that the party who loses in court pays the other party's attorney's fees. The English rule contrasts with the American rule, under which each party is generally responsible to pay its own attorneys' fees, unless a statute or contract provides for that assessment. The rationale for the English rule is that a litigant (whether bringing a claim or defending a claim) is entitled to legal representation and, if successful, should not be left out of pocket by reason of his own legal fees. It should be borne in mind that in virtually all English civil litigation damages are merely compensatory.
Nearly every Western democracy, other than the United States, follows the English rule.[1] [2] See also Costs (English law).
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In the United States the "American rule" is generally followed, each party bearing its own expense of litigation. Adaption of the English rule as an aspect of tort reform was considered in Texas during the 2011 legislative session. Texas governor Rick Perry called in his state of the state address for a one-way version of the English rule which would apply only to those who initiate a suit, the plaintiff.[3]
A cost- and fee-shifting bill related to patent lawsuits (H.R. 6245), titled the Saving High-Tech Innovators from Egregious Legal Disputes Act of 2012 (i.e., SHIELD Act) was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives in August 2012, but had not passed as of February 2013.[4] This bill, if passed into law, will shift costs and fees to plaintiffs in computer-related patent lawsuits that are not reasonably likely of succeeding when filed.
- ^ "Loser Pays" Walter Olson, pointoflaw.com, accessed March 10, 2011
- ^ Capisio, Mary V. (2002). Awards of Attorneys Fees by Federal Courts, Federal Agencies and Selected Foreign Countries. Nova Publishers.
- ^ Smith, Morgan (March 10, 2011). "Texas May Consider a Bill Forcing Losers in a Suit to Pay Opponents' Legal Fees". The New York Times. Retrieved March 10, 2011.
- ^ "Bill Text H.R. 6245". The Library of Congress - THOMAS. Retrieved 20 February 2013.
- Black's Law Dictionary (8th Ed. 2004).
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The symptoms of vitamin D2 deficiency include osteoporosis, backache, muscle weakness, bone pain and fractures. These are essentially related to a softening of the bone. Vitamin D2 is essential for the maintenance of calcium and phosphate levels. The symptoms of vitamin D2 deficiency in children also include abnormal bone development.
Vitamin D2, otherwise known as ergocalciferol, is an essential vitamin, and it is fat-soluble. If somebody has a deficiency in vitamin D2, he or she is likely to have either not gone out in the sun for a long time or does not get enough vitamin D2 in his or her diet. Vitamin D2 is present in fish such as sardines, salmon, herring and tuna, as well as in liver, egg yolks and dairy products. A normal, healthy person who goes outside for a sufficient amount of time will not have a deficiency in vitamin D2.
This helps to put the symptoms of vitamin D2 deficiency into context. They include vague conditions such as backache and muscle weakness, but these conditions on their own are not necessarily indicative of a severe vitamin D2 deficiency. If any of these symptoms occur, the person exhibiting them would have to either rarely go outside for a sufficient amount of time or have a problematic diet.
Osteoporosis is a condition that literally translates to "porous bones" but essentially means brittle bones. Although it is one of the symptoms of vitamin D2 deficiency, the deficiency in itself is not the sole cause of osteoporosis. Osteoporosis normally affects older people, but the lack of calcium that is brought on by a vitamin D2 deficiency can be a contributing factor in younger people.
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. — General Treasurer candidate Seth Magaziner accused Democratic rival Frank Caprio Monday of "counting on Rhode Islanders to forget that he was for the failed 38 Studios deal before he was against it."
Responding to Caprio's call for the House Oversight Commission to subpoena the nation's top rating agencies to get their view on the deal, the Magaziner campaign said Caprio "recklessly supported the failed 38 Studios deal back when private investors and other states sounded the alarm about this being a bad deal for taxpayers."
"Now he's irresponsibly suggesting Rhode Island could default on the bonds despite clear warnings that doing so could have lasting and dire consequences," the campaign said.
Caprio initially supported the 38 Studios loan deal in 2010, while serving as general treasurer and running for governor. At the time, he said the state should have equity in the company and have the right to attend board meetings.
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Yosemite Guided Half Dome Hikes
2015 Dates for Available Half Dome Permits:
Day Hike: Available dates will be published in mid April 2015.
2 Day overnight Hike with Half Dome Permit:
May 25 – May 26 (4 permits available)
Hike Half Dome and attempt the 8842′ Summit with the most experienced Yosemite Guide Service rated highest in customer satisfaction. We break down the hike into manageable sections to help you focus on your goal. We will safely guide your group and give you the best possible chance for success while you learn about the area's natural history.
Join us for a fully educational Guided Half Dome Hike and embark on a journey of self discovery during this life altering experience. Panoramic views are as incomparable as the sense of achievement you will feel upon completion of this epic adventure. Achieve the summit and you will earn your very own Half Dome Summit Club Patch.
Summiting Half Dome in Yosemite is a major accomplishment, and our experienced Yosemite guides provide you with interpretation, preparation, trail knowledge, coaching, safety gear, and the benefit of added security for anyone attempting this remarkable feat. We prepare you for the long one-day journey (2 days as a backpack trip), provide insight to the trail, offer assistance on the cables, and help you maintain your confidence throughout the day so you are able to focus on achieving your goal. Join us for a Strenuous Half Dome hiking tour and reward yourself with breathtaking views and a true sense of fulfillment.
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Our lead guide John DeGrazio has directed over 100 successful summits of Half Dome since YExplore was founded in 2006. With that experience, he has developed and shared several techniques with our clients on the Half Dome hike. Our high success rate is a direct result of the advantages provided by these strategies.
Our educational tour will explore the geologic and natural history of Half Dome, Yosemite, and the Sierra Nevada combined with a photography workshop teaching all students the art of making nature photographs. Equipped with our cameras, we will make the epic all day journey. Our instructors will teach about the aspects of exposure throughout several different periods of changing light that will make each photograph unique and interesting. This exciting all inclusive adventure will not only take you to the top, but you will end your day with a broader knowledge of the ecology and a sense of achievement both physically and photographically that you never imagined.
Each trip includes the use of special safety equipment on the Half Dome Cables. These items include reliable gloves, custom designed safety belts, and carabiners. Hiking poles will also be provided upon request.
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Discounts are applied when more than one person joins this tour.
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If you would like to attempt Half Dome's summit, but need more than one day, we can make arrangements for an overnight adventure that includes backpacking. There are a limited number of wilderness permits available each day from various trailheads. Please contact us for more details.
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Food and Liquids-Protein and carbohydrates are essential for hiking so it would be wise to eat a fulfilling meal (pasta) the night before and a healthy breakfast (oatmeal, banana) the day of a hike. Please be certain to bring plenty of food. Everyone joining us should bring at least one sandwich for lunch and a variety of the following: trail mix, fruit, dried fruit, nuts, raisins, hard boiled eggs, cheese & crackers, pretzels, energy bars, granola bars, and a chocolate bar (or other 'comfort' item). You may also want to pack a little extra food because of the length of time spent on the trail. Expect to be on the trail for at least 12 hours. That's a lot of food and water!
All hikers should bring at least 120 oz. of water (140 oz. would be ideal). A hydration pack is recommended. Please do not begin a strenuous hike with less that 120 oz of liquids (including a 20 oz. bottle of sports drink). Our guides carry over 4 liters of liquids on strenuous hikes in the summer. Water purification pumps and pills are a good fallback option. We provide a water filter on every guided Half Dome hike.
Hydration: Dehydration can be a cause for concern while hiking on the trails in the sun and heat while at higher elevations. It can lead to headaches, dizziness and other potentially dangerous symptoms if not treated properly. Please be certain to bring plenty of water with you on your adventure and start hydrating the day before any strenuous hiking tour.
Electrolytes: As you sweat, your body needs to replace more than water. Electrolytes are essential. We have found an alternative to the traditional sugary sports drinks that does not contain Yellow 5, aka Tartrazine which can cause some uncomfortable allergic reactions. Electrolyte drinks and mixes are available at most stores. One mix our guides are currently using is called Electro Mix by the Alacer Company which also makes Emergen-C.
Pre-Hydration: It is extremely important to pre-hydrate the day before a Strenuous Half Dome Hike. Make sure to drink at least 1 gallon of water and at least 16 oz of sports drink in the 24 hours leading up to the hike. You should also drink about 20 oz of water in the morning before you hit the trail. These steps will make your Yosemite experience a lot more enjoyable.
Clothing: It's a good idea to be prepared for all types of weather even in summer. Dressing in layers is always suggested when planning an outing in Yosemite. Very few hikes begin and end in only shorts and T-shirts. The temperatures vary based on the elevation level, amount of sunlight on a particular trail, and of course, the time of day. All adventurers should always pack an extra layer for colder weather. A good lightweight rain jacket will serve as an extra layer on cooler mornings and will protect you on the Mist Trail which could be raging well into July on big snow years. Packable lightweight rain pants are also recommended during May and June while hiking Half Dome.
Gloves: Proper gloves are a must on the Half Dome Cables. Any hardware store will carry nitrile utility work gloves that would be suitable for this hike. Nitrile coated gloves are lightweight and work best. Latex gloves with extra 'rubberized' grip are very good too, but some people are allergic to latex. Suede and leather gloves may slip. When pulling yourself up the cables, always "Trust the gloves".
Footwear: Lightweight hiking shoes or trail runners are perfect for Half Dome. With the advance in technology, their lightweight design has become ideal for this type of hike. Hiking boots are also a good idea on this hike over difficult terrain but can be heavy and every ounce counts over roughly 16 miles. Waterproof hiking shoes and boots are necessary for hikes during spring and early summer when the trail is wet.
Additional Essentials-Sun Block, sunglasses, insect repellent, wide brimmed sun hat or baseball cap
Daypacks: Any day pack will do. Be certain your pack can carry all the water, food, and extra clothes your hike requires. Many newer models will have a slot for a hydration reservoir. A good tip would be to bring a rain cover or an extra heavyweight trash bag for inside your pack to protect your gear from rain and the Mist Trail.
Additional Gear: mole skin for blisters and extra socks, head lamp, pocket knife, small pack of tissues.
First Aid: We equip each hike with a First Aid kit so we have you covered for band aids and blister remedies
Half Dome Hikes: Require a greater dedication of time and effort. These taxing hikes will last all day (12 hours or more), encounter dramatic elevation changes (4,842′ total), and will provide greater challenges than any other tours. Half Dome Hikes are the most challenging of the strenuous hikes and require more planning than others. We strongly recommend completing a full training regimen when preparing for this hike. Please call us to discuss your plans to attempt Half Dome and how you are preparing for it.
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UDPATE (3-15-11) -- The Ann Arbor Police are looking for additional information as to the identity of the suspects involved in the sexual assault of a student that occurred around 1 am Saturday (March 12).
The assault occurred in the walkway that runs between the Forest St. Parking Structure and the Galleria Mall, which houses Starbucks and Pinball Pete's.
Several males were in the group that assaulted the student. All are described as white males, 20-24 years old. One male has brown wavy hair. Not everyone in the group participated in the assault.
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An airport worker enters a Japan Airlines Boeing 787 aircraft on the tarmac at Logan International Airport in Boston Friday, July 19, 2013. The JAL aircraft's flight to Tokyo returned to Boston on Thursday because of a possible fuel pump issue. A lithium ion battery problem grounded the fleet in January. Japan's ANA said on Friday it had found damage to the battery wiring on two 787 locator beacons
There were more problems for Boeing's troubled 787 Dreamliner on Friday - one was grounded, an oven overheated in another and damage was found in wiring on two other planes as pressure mounted on Boeing over possible new electrical problems with the advanced jet.
Qatar Airways said it had taken one of its Dreamliners out of service following what it described as a "minor" technical issue.
The airline and Boeing declined to give further details but industry sources said they were treating seriously reports that the aircraft had been grounded for days after smoke was seen near an electrical panel.
According to web-tracking service Flightaware, the aircraft, registered as A7-BCB, has not flown since Sunday, an unusually long downtime for a long-haul jet designed to save fuel bills.
Qatar Airways confirmed an aircraft had been taken out of service, but said no flights had been canceled as a result. "This is a minor issue for us, and not an incident, so we are not commenting," an airline spokeswoman said.
A spokeswoman for Boeing said, "We request that you channel all your enquiries to Qatar Airways."
Two people familiar with the matter, asking not to be identified, said smoke had been reported near an electrical compartment while the jet was on the ground in Doha. A failure in a similar bay caused an fire during a test flight in 2010.
A fire-brigade supervisor in Doha said it did not have any record of an incident with an airport-related call last week.
India's aviation regulator said earlier it had started an investigation after an oven in a 787 operated by Air India overheated during a domestic flight, causing smoke.
There was no interruption to services.
And Japan's ANA, which operates the world's biggest fleet of Dreamliners, also said on Friday it had found damage to the battery wiring on two 787 locator beacons.
Tests have been ordered on the beacons after a parked Ethiopian Airlines-owned Dreamliner caught fire at London's Heathrow this month, causing extensive damage to the plane.
The global fleet of Dreamliners was grounded for three months earlier this year due to battery-related incidents.
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Boeing Chief Executive Jim McNerney said this week he remained "highly confident" in the future of the 787 program and the integrity of the company's newest airplane.
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By GILLIAN WONG Associated Press November 30, 2012 2:56PM
FILE - In this May 2, 2012 file photo released by the U.S. Embassy Beijing Press Office, blind lawyer Chen Guangcheng, center, holds hands with U.S. Ambassador to China, Gary Locke, right, at a hospital in Beijing where he recuperated after he fled house arrest from his hometown in northeast China. Chinese authorities put the nephew of legal activist Chen on trial Friday, Nov 30, 2012 in a case seen as retaliation by local officials angered by Chen's daring escape from house arrest earlier this year. (AP Photo/U.S. Embassy Beijing Press Office, File)
BEIJING — A Chinese court sentenced the nephew of legal activist Chen Guangcheng to more than three years in jail for assault in a hurried, suddenly announced trial Friday that his parents were barred from attending.
The punishment against Chen Kegui is seen as retaliation by local officials angered by Chen Guangcheng's daring escape from house arrest in April. Chen, who is blind, fled to the U.S. Embassy and set off a diplomatic tussle between Beijing and Washington that embarrassed the central government.
Friday's surprise trial and sentencing were the final steps in the seven-monthlong, secretive prosecution of Chen Kegui since he clashed with officials who barged into his house looking for his uncle.
At every step of the legal process, his supporters say, Chinese authorities have showed their willingness to run roughshod over justice in order to achieve their political aims. They blocked his wife and parents from seeing him and prevented them from hiring lawyers for him. His father found out about the trial only hours before it took place.
Chen Guangcheng said he was infuriated by the punishment of his nephew, who he says acted in self-defense as would anyone whose house had been raided by armed men in the middle of the night.
"This is a case that tramples on the rule of law. It is a declaration of war against fairness and justice in the world. I absolutely cannot accept this and am very, very angry," said Chen Guangcheng in an interview from his home in New York where he has been studying English and law. "There is no doubt that this is a kind of retaliation against me."
The United States said it was deeply disturbed by Chen Kegui's sentencing after what it described as a summary trial and "deeply flawed" legal process.
State Department spokeswoman Victoria Nuland called on China to review the case. She said its handling was contrary to Beijing's assurances to Washington that Chen's relatives would be treated in accordance with Chinese law.
The Yinan County People's Court convicted Chen Kegui, 32, of attacking officials who stormed into his house looking for the activist, and sentenced him to three years and three months' imprisonment, said his father, Chen Guangfu.
The charge of "intentional injury" centers on allegations that Chen Kegui hacked at the officials with knives after he and his parents had been beaten.
The court prevented his parents from attending the trial, Chen Guangfu said, and dozens of police officers guarded the couple as they waited outside the courthouse.
But that was only the latest irregularity in the authorities' handling of the case.
Since Chen Kegui disappeared into police custody in May, Yinan authorities have not officially notified his family about the prosecution nor have they let family members see him or hire their own lawyers to defend him. Lawyers were instead appointed to him, and one of them told his father Chen Guangfu about the trial only on Friday morning.
Chen Guangfu said he was saddened by the verdict, coming just two weeks after a pivotal Communist Party meeting in Beijing in which a new group of leaders was unveiled.
"I feel very disappointed," the father said. "I had believed that once the new generation of leaders came to power there would be improvements in the rule of law, but now it looks like the situation is still the same."
A Human Rights Watch researcher said the conviction was a letdown for those who hoped China's new leaders would abide by the legal system they claim treats everyone fairly.
"If this is a test case for the new leadership's commitment to the rule of law, then the results are clear. The rule of law lost," said Maya Wang in Hong Kong.
Chen Guangcheng is a self-taught legal activist who gained recognition for crusading for the disabled and fighting against forced abortions in his rural community. But he angered local officials and served four years in prison only to be released into an abusive and illegal house arrest.
Chen made a daring escape from his village in April and wound up in the protection of U.S. diplomats, triggering a diplomatic standoff over his fate. An agreement was made to send him to the U.S. to study law at New York University.
Nuland said that at the time, the U.S. had urged China not to exact further retribution against Chen's family members, and Beijing had said it would abide by Chinese law.
"Our concern is that this case did not meet that standard, nor did it meet the standard of international law," Nuland told a news briefing in Washington.
Beijing activist and Chen's friend Hu Jia said he believed the authorities sought to pressure Chen Guangcheng into silence while overseas by putting his nephew in jail.
"We can see that Chen Kegui himself is a hostage who is being used to contain and also to punish Chen Guangcheng," Hu said. "If the Chinese government feels pressure from Chen Guangcheng's advocacy overseas, what can they use to punish and to limit him? That is Chen Kegui, who will now be in jail."
Associated Press reporter Isolda Morillo in Beijing and writer Matthew Pennington in Washington contributed to this report.


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White Bean Hummus
White beans stand in for chickpeas in this herbed reinterpretation of the classic Middle Eastern dip. In less than 20 minutes, this creamy dip will be ready for the appetizer table.
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