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Look to climatologists on global warming theory
Posted By DP Opinion On July 30, 2013 @ 5:02 pm In Letters | 73 Comments
Re: "The scientists who dispute global warming theory [1]," July 27 letters to the editor.
Letter-writer Howard Hayden cites the Petition Project — signed by 32,000 individuals with science degrees — to back the claim that a consensus on anthropogenic climate change is lacking.
This petition is cited heavily, but that doesn't make it valid. To sign it, one merely needs a science degree. This can be a degree in physics, microbiology, or even petroleum engineering. This is 32,000 out of 10 million science degrees in the United States, a smaller ratio than the 3 percent of climate scientists who do not believe that humans are contributing to climate change and that the global climate is changing.
Letter-writer Bob Kropfli's July 14 assertion — that "virtually all climatologists" believe in human-caused climate change — stands.
Harris Kalat, Englewood
This letter was published in the July 31 edition.
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73 Comments To "Look to climatologists on global warming theory"
#1 Comment By irisman On July 30, 2013 @ 7:02 pm
The Oregon Institute of Science and Medicine, at the time they circulated the survey in 1998, consisted of 8 people living on a farm in a remote part of the state. The "scientists" also included a lot of veterinarians. People who continue to believe groups like that have never checked the evidence, which is overwhelming. it's easy to view the evidence. just go on the internet and look up climatechange.ca.gov , and you will find a video called Climate Change Lines of Evidence, and it clearly lays out all the data in support of human-caused climate change.
#2 Comment By Robtf777 On July 30, 2013 @ 7:12 pm
"Right" is "right"……because it is "right"……and NOT because it "wins" in some popularity contest.
The fact that more than 30,000 people with college degrees in a science field, including over 9,000 with Phds……says something……even if they are a minority.
These are college educated individuals……who do not believe that the earth is flat……who used their thinking and reasoning abilities to go counter to what "the masses" are saying……which really isn't that hard…….considering that the "consensus" in the 1970s was that the earth was entering a COOLING period that would lead to another ICE AGE…..followed by the great non-scientist but great politician Al Gore who one an Oscar for the then-claim that the earth was going through Global WARMING…….followed by the 'new' and 'improved' term of "Climate Change"……which is kind of like saying that "tomorrow parts of the earth will have sunshine and other parts will have rain."
The FACT is that Computer Models are only as "good" as the "garbage in, garbage out" ideology of those who (1) design the program (2) input the data (3) to possibly GET the result they WANT.
The FACT that Al Gore was the spokesperson for the movie…..and NOT a Real Scientist…..does, in some people's mind, raise the suggestion that all this "Global Warming/Climate Change" stuff…….is the result of Liberal Chicken Littles who claim their version of "the sky is falling"……to advance their Political Ideology of More Government Control over More Aspects of Our Lives……and/or to suggest various Studies, Research, and Technological Innovations……that give those who DO the research and studies……a steady paycheck.
The 30,000 scientists could – could be wrong.
But the idea that mankind is puny…..and the earth is big……and that God or Mother Nature is EVEN BIGGER……and is fully capable of……ending……mankind's existence on this planet……and with mankind's extinction goes whatever "mankind" adds to what God or Mother Nature does to "normalize" the earth……is something that every Atheistic Evolutionist that believes that an asteroid wipe out the dinosaurs……actually considers a "normal" event to "re-set" earth.
If the Big Bang and Evolution are true…..then mankind is Absolutely Irrelevant……and ANYTHING mankind DOES…..is Absolutely Irrelevant……in the eternal scheme of a cosmos that exists Without God…….and that both started without mankind and that will ultimately end without mankind in existence.
This is NOT to suggest that the 30,000/9,000 are God-fearing Creationists. Far from it.
They are probably college-educated people who hold various science degrees……who look at the "the sky is falling and it's all mankind's fault" Liberal Ideology…….and find the evidence lacking…….considering the amount of "pollution" the EARTH and "Mother Nature" are OVER-WHELMINGLY contributing to whatever "climate change" may be going on.
30,000 and 9,000 are NOT totally insignificant numbers…….but indicate THOUSANDS and TENS OF THOUSANDS of…….possibly independent thinkers…….who…..like Noah and his family of 8…….go against the grain of the over-whelming masses……who had their own agenda and agendas.
#3 Comment By thor On July 30, 2013 @ 7:47 pm
I have no problem with data. Data can be useful in moving science forward. But to say any scientific theory is settled in order to advance a political cause is just plain disingenuous.
#4 Comment By Guest On July 31, 2013 @ 9:07 am
On the other hand, it would be irresponsible to ignore any scientific consensus – of which one does exist when it comes to AGW – be it for politics or otherwise.
#5 Comment By Guest On July 31, 2013 @ 9:10 am
Al Gore does not speak for all AGW believers, don't refer to AIT as "the movie" as though it is the primary piece of evidence that they use. Computer models may be flawed, but when so many of them return the same general trend you cannot simply ignore them. Your argument about nature's ability to deal with Earth and mankind's insignificance are irreverent unless you would be content with all human life ending right now, because I don't think you are actually that committed to that statement.
#6 Comment By toohip On July 31, 2013 @ 12:49 pm
This was discussed previously in the last eLetter. This "petition" is a joke of which the majority of signors don't even have climate Phd's but degrees in metallurgy or medicine. The petition is considered a joke in the real academic community in an effort to get the "evil" of science on board to deny . . . science. The irony is obvious, if not hilarious. That's like Fox News claiming that PhD "Religion" scholar Reza Aslan wrote the #1 rated book "Zealot" about Jesus Christ as a put down, simply because he happened to be a converted Muslim. [4]
#7 Comment By toohip On July 31, 2013 @ 12:54 pm
Just not quite there, eh, thor? What's keeping you from believing a scientific theory held in consensus (that's 97%) of the world's climate scientists? Fox News hasn't go on board yet? There's not a way to make a profit off it? And since when is reducing carbon emissions a "political cause?" That's a stretch, even for you.
#8 Comment By toohip On July 31, 2013 @ 12:57 pm
Robt forgot that AGW causes. . .abortions. After all ""Right" is "right"……because it is "right"……and NOT because it "wins" in some popularity contest." Robt is a science-denier, and religious zealot, who conveniently uses "popularity" as a pejorative. . unless it's about a "belief."
#9 Comment By Old_Enough On July 31, 2013 @ 1:59 pm
That interview has to be an all-time low in the history of fox news. Ignorance on parade.
#10 Comment By Tbone On July 31, 2013 @ 2:16 pm
What are you talking about? That interview was freaking awesome. Not to mention the responses.
#11 Comment By Tbone On July 31, 2013 @ 2:18 pm
As a board certified, degreed phrenologist, I can safely state that global warming doesn't exist, because science.
suck it, libtards.
#12 Comment By peterpi On July 31, 2013 @ 2:25 pm
That's never slowed down thor when his mind is made up.
#13 Comment By peterpi On July 31, 2013 @ 2:27 pm
Oh, but he is.
He thinks the Rapture is real, and has called upon God to bring it on.
#14 Comment By peterpi On July 31, 2013 @ 2:43 pm
The number of Christians ignorant of the fact that Islam teaches that Jesus existed, and that he was next to last in a long line of prophets who preached God's true word, but failed, (Mohammed being the last, true, perfected prophet, in the view of Islam) is appalling. I think Islam also holds Mary, Jesus' mother, in high esteem. They are both mentioned in the Q'uran.
Certainly the Fox News interviewer is woefully ignorant of that fact.
Some Christians,but not all of them, can't get their minds around the fact that other religions and other peoples view Jesus of Nazareth as a historical person, a person who did exist, but see him as a prophet or a sage or good man. These Christians can't accept that there are legitimate ways to see Jesus of Nazareth as other than as man-God.
These Christians can't wrap their minds around the fact that for non-Christians to view Jesus in other than dogmatic Christian fashion is NOT heresy.
#15 Comment By peterpi On July 31, 2013 @ 2:46 pm
I started to watch the video, using toohip's link, decided to wait, tried again, and now it's suddenly "unavailable".
See if you have the same experience.
If so, is there another link to it?
#16 Comment By thor On July 31, 2013 @ 2:46 pm
Nor you.
#17 Comment By Old_Enough On July 31, 2013 @ 2:47 pm
Aslan's responses were great. Lauren Green was the all-time low interviewer. She was so stuck on faux noise ideology and talking points that it was ridiculous. Also, you could bet your life savings she had not read the book!
#18 Comment By thor On July 31, 2013 @ 2:49 pm
The stretch is trying to label something as settled when its not. At least you admit its a theory. Good for you. And the profit is there for the Solendra's, if they had a marketable product.
#19 Comment By thor On July 31, 2013 @ 2:50 pm
Consensus is not the same as"settled." (Unless you are a true believer.)
#20 Comment By thor On July 31, 2013 @ 2:51 pm
I hate to break this to you and robt, but neither of you can call upon God to bring it on. Even the Son said that only the Father knows the day and the hour.
#21 Comment By Old_Enough On July 31, 2013 @ 2:53 pm
I just found it again by googling "aslan interview with fox news". It was still playing.
#22 Comment By peterpi On July 31, 2013 @ 2:57 pm
I don't want to call upon God to do any such thing.
You know that, according to the Gospels, only the Father knows the day and the hour. I know that. Millions of Christians know that. But Robtf keeps trying to bring it on anyway.
You say you don't read him. Maybe I should go and do likewise
#23 Comment By thor On July 31, 2013 @ 3:06 pm
And save yourself a lot of stress.
#24 Comment By Tbone On July 31, 2013 @ 3:12 pm
Just google it, it's all over the place.
#25 Comment By peterpi On July 31, 2013 @ 3:14 pm
I was able to find another link.
Thanks to Fox News, now I gotta go get this book! "Crucifixion was a Roman punishment for political crimes." "Jesus was a trouble-maker for the politicians of the day." "We understand a great deal of the political and religious climate of 1st Century Judea." And so forth. Yes, yes, and yes.
So far as the interviewer, she wasn't fall-down horrible, but she wasn't good. Repeatedly citing different critics and saying "Well, this critic says you're an ignoramus, so there!" is not an effective interview technique.
And what kind of idiotic question is "You're a Muslim, why would you write about Jesus of Nazareth?" First, it shows total ignorance of the fact that Islam holds Jesus of Nazareth to be a prophet and that Jesus and Mary are mentioned in the Q'uran. Second, wouldn't the world be possibly better off if people of one religion knew about other religions, instead of continuing to fester in ignorance and bias?
I'm Jewish, but I know some about Islam, a lot about Christianity, and a little about Buddhism, and I consider myself better off for it.
#26 Comment By peterpi On July 31, 2013 @ 3:15 pm
I found it. Congratulations Fox. You just sold another copy of the book.
#27 Comment By Dano2 On July 31, 2013 @ 3:21 pm
Algore is fat!
#28 Comment By Dano2 On July 31, 2013 @ 3:22 pm
"Jaw-dropping" comes to mind, both on the horrible interview from their "Religion Correspondent" and how The 20-year Scholar kept it together.
#29 Comment By peterpi On July 31, 2013 @ 3:29 pm
Well, Aslan did say "If you read the book, …", LOL
#30 Comment By guest On July 31, 2013 @ 3:37 pm
There were over 9,000 PhD.s that signed the petition. In the meantime there were 77 climate scientists who were part of the sample and 75 of them agree with AGW that make up the 97% of climate scientists you folks keep talking about. 9000+ is greater than 77 (and I'm not even sure that they were all PhDs). I'm figuring you are joking when you say the petition is considered a joke.
#31 Comment By guest On July 31, 2013 @ 3:38 pm
Are there only 77 climate scientists in the world? That needs to be the number if your statement is to be correct.
#32 Comment By guest On July 31, 2013 @ 3:40 pm
"Computer models may be flawed, but when so many of them return the same general trend you cannot simply ignore them."
Your kidding right? Global Warming is insidious because it keeps outsmarting all those computer models and 97% of the world's smartest scientists by doing the opposite of what they predict will happen. There has been no statistically significant warming in the past 17-23 years which is contrary to all those computer models and the general trend they all predict.
#33 Comment By peterpi On July 31, 2013 @ 3:41 pm
You're on to something from an anti-global-warming perspective:
1) Fat is a good thermal insulator.
2) As Al Gore gained weight, he realized the climate was getting warmer.
3) Therefore, global warming is a conspiracy caused by Al Gore's weight gain.
#34 Comment By peterpi On July 31, 2013 @ 3:42 pm
People have refuted your last sentence over and over.
But, keep repeating that lie to yourself, and you'll eventually believe it.
#35 Comment By guest On July 31, 2013 @ 3:54 pm
It isn't a lie. It is absolutely true. There has been no statistically significant warming in the last 17-23 years (depending the on source of the temperatures you are looking at). DTJ simply says it is a lie and it appears you believe him. Climate says the heat is in the ocean which is one of the hypothesis of AGW supporters. But they measuring devices they are using (Argo) has a instrument error equal to .1 degree and the temperature they are measuring as the increase is .02 degrees. And the heat in the top 700 meters of the ocean (where you find most of the heat) is not enough to account for all that missing heat. So some magical way the heat manages to go into the deep ocean without warming up the layer above it .
Here's what has to be possible for this to happen. Let's say you are at the pool this weekend. You have a glass of Iced Tea. The sun beats down and is melting the ice. But all of a sudden (between 17 and 23 minutes ago), the ice stopped melting and instead the sun skips heating the ice and instead heat the tea below the ice.
Look it up.
#36 Comment By guest On July 31, 2013 @ 3:56 pm
Consensus is important in politics. It's crap in science.
#37 Comment By peterpi On July 31, 2013 @ 3:57 pm
Justclimbit has refuted you on this several times, and can match your terminology acronym for acronym, can match your references, and has the knowledge and science to do so.
#38 Comment By guest On July 31, 2013 @ 4:00 pm
I've given up on him. He's tied himself to DTJ and as such isn't rational anymore. I spoke of his answer to the lack of atmospheric warming with the part about the ocean.
With both DTJ and Climate I'm going back to an old saying. Never try to teach a pig to sing. It annoys the pig and wastes your time.
#39 Comment By Tbone On July 31, 2013 @ 4:01 pm
Earth tones!
#40 Comment By peterpi On July 31, 2013 @ 4:05 pm
From my POV, you've tied yourself to the anti side and aren't rational on the issue.
So, we're at stalemate.
#41 Comment By guest On July 31, 2013 @ 4:15 pm
We've been at a stalemate for a long time (17-23 years) and nothing any of us say here is going to make any difference. The AGW movement faces the worst of all worlds, one in which the predictions they've made aren't happening. Three more years and we will have plateaued as long as we warmed which brought on the AGW predictions of gloom and doom.
But use your common sense. Do you really think something increasing by .0001 in our atmosphere is going to bring destruction to the planet? Do you really think the climate is such a simple system that it would be that sensitive to a trace element in the atmosphere?
#42 Comment By guest On July 31, 2013 @ 4:21 pm
It's not a theory. It's a hypothesis. After almost 25 years of massive funding, the AGW crowd doesn't have a model that works.
#43 Comment By Justclimbit On July 31, 2013 @ 6:29 pm
The "9,000" Ph.D.s in the Oregon Petition represented many different disciplines, the vast majority of which have nothing to do with climate science. The Doran study was specific to actively-publishing climate scientists.
#44 Comment By peterpi On July 31, 2013 @ 6:36 pm
That doesn't matter to guest. You disagree with his scientists, therefore you're to be ignored.
#45 Comment By Justclimbit On July 31, 2013 @ 6:42 pm
The "scientists" that goodspkr is referencing have nothing to do with climate science, and, quite frankly, are not "scientists". "Doctorates" come in 50 shades of grey.
#46 Comment By peterpi On July 31, 2013 @ 6:44 pm
Yep. I didn't even know that phrenologists could still be board certified, LOL
#47 Comment By Justclimbit On July 31, 2013 @ 6:48 pm
It's such a transparent bit. "Consensus" is not how science is "done". BTW, look, there is a consensus against AGW.
#48 Comment By Justclimbit On July 31, 2013 @ 7:10 pm
There has been significant warming (both surface and ocean) during your given time frame. Statistical significance does not mean more or less warming, only that enough time has elapsed to reach the benchmark of statistical significance. There has been statistically significant warming during your given time frame. You are still mistaken…or lying.
Your assertions regarding instrumental resolution (for temperature) of the Argo buoys is unsupported.
The reason that the top 700 meters of heat is "not enough to account for all that missing heat" is because more heat has been sequestered at deeper levels…as has been explained to you many times.
I have explained to you in detail how heat can be transported to deeper levels of the ocean. No "magic" involved.
The climate system is not a glass of iced tea. Look it up.
#49 Comment By Justclimbit On July 31, 2013 @ 7:12 pm
You have no idea how disappointed I am that you've "given up" on me! And, I can quite rationally say, at the risk of dispensing TMI, the only person that I have "tied" myself to is my beautiful wife…and then only on special occasions.
Again, I feel strongly about countering the Boisterous Shouting of those with no comprehension of climate (your ears should be burning), and I'm guessing that Dano (not the pejorative, DTJ)…and many others…share that sentiment. As has been explained before, the fact that we show up concurrently on threads dealing with climate change should not come as a surprise, annoyed pigs withstanding. BTW, can you sing?
#50 Comment By peterpi On July 31, 2013 @ 7:14 pm
A theory is a hypothesis. A hypothesis that has been confirmed.
Newton's ideas on gravitation is still called a theory. Einstein's special and general concepts on relativity are still called theories.
Darwin's notions on evolution are still called a theory.
Oh, wait! There are four nuclear physicists who insist the science behind evolution "isn't settled!" Never mind. It's just a conspiracy by evolutionists. The Earth is only 6,017 years old.
I'll take Newton, Einstein, Darwin, … and global warming.
If you want to to believe humans have no impact on climate, I can't help you.
#51 Comment By thor On July 31, 2013 @ 8:51 pm
Nor can climatists be helped. Its a draw. But the economy suffers by the climatists not allowing common sense things like the Keystone Pipeline and clean burning coal to happen. Can't wait until the end of the Obama regime.
#52 Comment By guest On July 31, 2013 @ 8:54 pm
No, a hypothesis is a guess. In the scientific method you then perform experiments trying to disqualify the hypothesis. If you don't disqualify it, you then have a theory.
With the Climate, it is such a vast system that there is no way to perform experiments so the proponents of AGW have tried to create models that confirm their hypothesis. So far, no luck. .AGW modelers rely on models that assume relative humidity stays constant when it doesn't, and which are proven "unskilled" at precipitation, cloud cover and upper tropospheric temperature profiles. The models ignore lunar effects, solar magnetic effects and millions of observations so they can blame your SUV and air-conditioner for causing droughts, storms, blizzards, and floods.
The issue is not whether the earth is warming or even if humans have some impact on climate (they do–I'm looking at UHE as the primary impact). The question with AGW is whether the increase in CO2 will cause the catastrophic consequences.
#53 Comment By guest On July 31, 2013 @ 8:57 pm
You don't remember how many times I had to ask you the same question to try to get an answer out of you???? You don't engage anyone, but pretend to teach. You're a waste of my time.
#54 Comment By guest On July 31, 2013 @ 8:58 pm
#55 Comment By guest On July 31, 2013 @ 8:59 pm
#56 Comment By Justclimbit On July 31, 2013 @ 9:01 pm
But I thought you had all of the answers…why are you having to rely on me? And if I'm a "waste of [your] time", why do you still reply?
#57 Comment By peterpi On July 31, 2013 @ 9:03 pm
Clean burning coal is an oxymoron, thor.
They bury the excess CO2, which will seep back out.
#58 Comment By peterpi On July 31, 2013 @ 9:04 pm
Because you don't want to listen.
#59 Comment By Justclimbit On July 31, 2013 @ 9:06 pm
So it IS a glass of iced tea?!
#60 Comment By Justclimbit On July 31, 2013 @ 9:19 pm
From the time lapse between my comment and your response, it looks like it took you about 80 minutes per letter. Nice job.
#61 Comment By thor On July 31, 2013 @ 9:23 pm
They don't bury it, they scrub it. They also purify it before it burns. Go to Howstuffworks and learn about clean coal technology.. Or believe what you read or hear on liberal media sites.
#62 Comment By Dano2 On July 31, 2013 @ 10:41 pm
There has been no statistically significant warming in the last 17-23
years (depending the on source of the temperatures you are looking at).
DTJ simply says it is a lie and it appears you believe him.
Now you are full of sh–. I've bookmarked the threads where your hand has been held and you were shown this is a lie with statistics. Now you are lying saying you haven't been shown. All you have is lies.
Anyone asks for evidence of your lying, I'll refer them to this thread too where you are lying again.
It's really all the denialists have – lies to themselves and lies to others.
#63 Comment By peterpi On July 31, 2013 @ 10:41 pm
You're talking about ash and soot — particulates.
I'm talking about CO2. You can't "scrub" CO2.
I went to HowStuffWorks. "Clean coal" technology, according to HowStuffWorks, uses various means to separate out the CO2 after the coal is burned, then the CO2 gets buried below ground. They call it, I kid you not, sequestration.
Then the industry spokesflacks call up the gullible media and say, "Lookie here! All gone! It's like magic!" while feeling pleased with themselves.
When it comes to burying low-density gas in below-surface high-density rock, what goes down must eventually come up. But the industry honchos hope and pray the CO2 stays underground at least until they and their investors are dead, and it's someone else's problem to deal with.
#64 Comment By Dano2 On July 31, 2013 @ 10:42 pm
It's a hypothesis.
Two different lies in one thread.
#65 Comment By peterpi On July 31, 2013 @ 10:49 pm
What the heck is UHE in the context of your sentence?
#66 Comment By Dano2 On August 1, 2013 @ 7:49 am
Maybe he's paid to troll x number of newspapers with FUD. His routine yesterday was longer because of immy-grint reform.
#67 Comment By Justclimbit On August 1, 2013 @ 8:25 am
It is a bit of that terminology that he has been provided by his usual sources, although it is correctly represented as UHI or UHIE. It stands for urban heat island effect, the very real phenomenon of increased heat in and around urban areas. The warming that we've seen has not been caused by it, and the instrumental record is corrected for it.
#68 Comment By Justclimbit On August 1, 2013 @ 9:01 am
Ignoring the red herring bit about "destruction to (sic) the planet", from all your prior perseveration on water vapor being such a dominant GHG, logic would dictate that you acknowledge the existence of a "greenhouse" effect. Do you really think that a 40% increase (accelerating to now over 2 ppm each year) in the second most effective GHG has not increased temperature?
#69 Comment By toohip On August 1, 2013 @ 12:21 pm
I'd love to say "who cares!", but in reality I do, because I have to live with the "believers," and respect their right to faith. But what this is is relevancy. To know that fellow believers aren't as non-believers or deniers is important to rejecting other beliefs, because of believing your belief is what God wants. (I'm not sure what I just said)
#70 Comment By toohip On August 1, 2013 @ 12:24 pm
thor you're hitching your star to terms like "theory" forgetting that it's "scientific" theory, and "settled" as in "not," as if there's something to get your head around to support your "belief." And if that doesn't work deflect to a right-wing political non-issue like Solendra, because somehow that disproves scientific theory? Wow! You're good at right-wing talking points!
#71 Comment By thor On August 1, 2013 @ 1:45 pm
Just say you want to go back to the horse and buggy era and get it over with.
#72 Comment By petty_patrol_tengu On August 2, 2013 @ 10:25 am
That was a pretty rapid transition into a strawman. AGW advocates aren't reactionaries. Not even most green radicals and deep ecologists would make such a claim. The fact of the matter is that post-industrial, carbon neutral technology exists and is ignored because it's not economically convenient, because the long term consequence of AGW seems distant compared to the short term consequences of an environmental revolution. The "clean" in coal does not refer to GHGs, it refers to particulates. In fact, particulates counter-act GHGs and cool the Earth, but they have enormous health risks and consequences so of course we scrub them. Clean coal technology is great from a public health standpoint, but unhelpful from an environmental standpoint. peterpi was merely observing this fact, not proposing reactionary societal transformations. Pipelines aren't as common sense as you may like to believe when you factor in social and environmental externalities, they merely make sense when you only consider their short-term economic gain.
#73 Comment By thor On August 2, 2013 @ 11:35 am
"That was a pretty rapid transition into a strawman." Not really. He was wearing me out w/ his defense of a simple concept, that no science, especially one as young as man-made global warming, can be settled just because it makes for a better argument. That is nonsense.
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1/16 MiniCraft Classic 1955 300 SL Gullwing Coupe
Posted 08 September 2012 - 03:08 PM
Does anyone has some info about this kit ?
Quality ? sink mark? fitment ?
Thanks you for your answer!
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Thanks for your answer...!
Found some kits on Ebay for a good price .... might get one .....
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If I end up to buy one ,iI will make a review...
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• There is no ideal Gullwing kit in any scale by any manufacturer. But at 1/16, there are the Minicraft and the Italeri (hard to find and expensive). Both have their strengths and weaknesses, and my build plan is to moosh them together. Do not even consider the sucko 1/12 by Renwal, Revell and Monogram (until I start putting mine on eBay). They make Barbie cars look like museum-quality models.
Minicraft has:
• A better body shape, while Italeri front fenders are too high and bulbous. But you'll need to deal with more flash on Minicraft, and both require proper body surfacing. With the exception of the opening parts, Minicraft has a single-piece body, while Italeri has separate front and rear lower valances.
• Minicraft has more accurate seats, but Italeri has a more accurate interior, including a chrome luggage rail and proper door upholstery missing on Minicraft.
• Italeri has far superior engine detailing.
• Either way, you'll need to devise your own method for door lifts (maybe 1/24 working shock absorbers?) or choose between down doors and up doors.
• Italeri has proper retaining lips for opening hood, doors and trunks, Minicraft has none - you may want to add some Evergreen strip (no big deal).
• Minicraft has an accurate space frame, which is the hallmark of the Gullwing, plus the underside belly pan. Italeri has neither.
• Minicraft has chrome wheels with separate beauty rings to provide for many accurate wheel variations, and the Italeri wheels are too large and clunky.
• Italeri has separate chrome trim for windows, grille and scripts/logos. Minicraft has molded-on window frames, and would require sanding off the grille mesh, and has incorrect script with only gray decals for trunk and dash trim. So it's a BMF deal with Minicraft.
• Minicraft has a more accurate stering wheel.
That's just a top-of-my-head basic overview. If you can't find the Italeri Gullwing to add detail to the Minicraft, you can get the cheaper and more available Italeri Cabrio (roadster) for the chrome badging/scripts and a better engine (and not much else). You'll still need to add detail to the Minicraft Gullwing interior, though.
For a good build analysis by the late, great Martin Swire (who had warping problems that are not typical), go here:
If you're really interested in building a Gullwing, the Minicraft may be the best, but Italeri parts can add a significant improvement.
I'd go ahead and get the Minicraft kit (pay no more than $45 with free shipping) and check it out.
Until then, I remain your humble servant and stand by to answer any further questions.
Posted 09 September 2012 - 11:53 AM
So i think i will follow your opinion and go for a Minicraft for start and get an Italieri kit for some interior part and other bit ( maybe i could find a part box or an already started....) will see....
Thanks again for sharing your knowledge !!!
Posted 10 September 2012 - 07:39 AM
Posted 10 September 2012 - 03:29 PM
what about the Entex 1/16 300SL?
Entex and Minicraft are the same kit in different boxes.
Edited by sjordan2, 11 September 2012 - 08:56 AM.
Posted 11 September 2012 - 10:05 AM
Posted 11 September 2012 - 11:00 AM
Kool ! thanks for the tips on the Entex !
I don't have the Entex kit, but the thing to remember about different issues of the same tooling by different brands is that they can vary in terms of crispness and flash (and some have better instructions than others - Minicraft instructions in the newest form are generally the best). This is particularly the case for 1/16 kits, which have been issued by a variety of manufacturers and often end up in the hands of Minicraft. 1/16 kits that have made the rounds through many different brands include the Jaguar SS 100, Mercedes 540K Maharajah/Roadster, Mercedes SS Sonder Kabriolet (quite different between Revell, Academy and Minicraft in terms of quality and finish) Mercedes 300 Sl Gullwing and Rolls-Royce Phantom III Saloon. Since I don't have an interest in the 1/16 Fords from the 30s, I don't know about their background.
I've listed the 1/16 kits that I'm familiar with, and there are others I'd love to have and don't have any knowledge of - Cadillac, Packard, Duesenberg, etc. But I will make this statement: In my opinion, with some notable exceptions, the 1/16 kits have much better accuracy, detail and engineering quality than equivalent cars in smaller scales. Once you get into 50s and 60s cars, it's a little spotty. And they make superdetailing a whole lot easier.
Just a little addendum to the Gullwing discussion: The Italeri 1/16 roadster was also issued by Revell with electric lights.
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Four motor symptoms are considered cardinal in PD: tremor, rigidity, slowness of movement, and postural instability.[1] Other motor symptoms include gait and posture disturbances such as decreased arm swing, a forward-flexed posture and the use of small steps when walking; speech and swallowing disturbances; and other symptoms such as a mask-like face expression or small handwriting are examples of the range of common motor problems that can appear.[1]
Four symptoms are considered cardinal in PD: tremor, rigidity, bradykinesia and postural instability.[1]
... immobile patients who become excited may be able to make quick movements such as catching a ball (or may be able to suddenly run if someone screams "fire"). This phenomenon (kinesia paradoxica) suggests that patients with PD have intact motor programmes but have difficulties accessing them without an external trigger, such as a loud noise, marching music or a visual cue requiring them to step over an obstacle.[1]
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Depression | 58% |
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Parkinson's disease causes neuropsychiatric disturbances, which include mainly cognition, mood and behavior problems and can be as disabling as motor symptoms.[1]
Cognitive disturbances occur even in the initial stages of the disease in some cases.[9] A very high proportion of sufferers will have mild cognitive impairment as the disease advances.[1] Most common deficits in non-demented patients are:
Deficits tend to aggravate with time, developing in many cases into dementia. A person with PD has a sixfold increased risk of suffering it,[1] and the overall rate in people with the disease is around 30%.[9] Moreover, prevalence of dementia increases in relation to disease duration, going up to 80%.[9] Dementia has been associated with a reduced quality of life in disease sufferers and caregivers, increased mortality and a higher probability of attending a nursing home.[9]
Cognitive problems and dementia are usually accompanied by behavior and mood alterations, although these kind of changes are also more common in those patients without cognitive impairment than in the general population. Most frequent mood difficulties include:[1]
Obsessive–compulsive behaviors such as craving, binge eating, hypersexuality, pathological gambling, or other, can also appear in PD, and have been related to a dopamine dysregulation syndrome associated with the medications for the disease.[1]
Psychotic symptoms are common in PD, generally associated with dopamine therapy. Symptoms of psychosis, or impaired reality testing, are either hallucinations, typically visual, less commonly auditory, and rarely in other domains including tactile, gustatory or olafactory, or delusions, that is, irrational beliefs. Hallucinations are generally stereotyped and without emotional content. Initially patients usually have insight so that the hallucinations are benign in terms of their immediate impact but have poor prognostic implications, with increased risk of dementia, worsened psychotic symptoms and mortality. Delusions occur in about 5-10% of treated patients, and are considerably more disruptive, being paranoid in nature, of spousal infidelity or family abandonment. Psychosis is an independent risk factor for nursing home placement.[16]
Hallucinations can occur in Parkinsonian syndromes for a variety of reasons. There is an overlap between Parkinson's disease and Lewy body dementia, so that where Lewy bodies are present in the visual cortex, hallucinations may result. Hallucinations can also be brought about by excessive dopaminergic stimulation. Most hallucinations are visual in nature, often formed as familiar people or animals, and are generally non-threatening in nature. Some patients find them comforting; however their carers often find this part of the disease most disturbing and the occurrence of hallucinations is a major risk factor for hospitalisation. Treatment options consist of modifying the dosage of dopaminergic drugs taken each day, adding an antipsychotic drug like quetiapine, or offering carers a psychosocial intervention to help them cope with the hallucinations.
Sleep problems can be worsened by medications for PD, but they are a core feature of the disease.[1] Some common symptoms are:
Parkinson' disease causes constipation and gastric dysmotility that is severe enough to endanger comfort and even health.[18] A factor in this is the appearance of Lewy bodies and Lewy neurites even before these affect the functioning of the substantia nigra in the neurons in the enteric nervous system that control gut functions.[19]
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Our research program uses inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, and biological chemistry to address important metal-mediated processes with energy, biological, and medical relevance. An interdisciplinary, problem-based approach will be employed to synthesize and characterize new organic molecules and inorganic complexes, with the ultimate goal to tackle unsolved problems with broad implications to our society. Three main research areas will be pursued, which are expected to attract students and postdocs with different research interests and to provide them with a broad knowledge base applicable in most chemistry careers.
1. Catalysis of Energy-Related Processes. The global energy consumption is expected to at least double in the next fifty years and development of efficient chemical transformations for efficient fossil fuel utilization and energy production from renewable sources will be greatly needed. Methane - the main constituent of natural gas, is found in large quantities on earth and could become a significant source of energy as petroleum reserves diminish. The conversion of methane into liquid fuels (e.g., higher alkanes) would allow for a more efficient use of natural gas reserves as an inexpensive energy resource. In this regard, we are interesting in the development of novel catalysts for the oxidative oligomerization of methane using green oxidants such as O2 that should have a major impact on our society and the environment. In addition, we are also interested in developing catalytic systems for CO2 reduction, which would constitute an important step in employing CO2 as a renewable source for the generation of liquid fuels and thus positively impact the global carbon balance.
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2. Amyloid β Peptides in Alzheimer's Disease. Alzheimer's Disease (AD) is the most common neurodegenerative disease. Presently around five million people are diagnosed with AD in the US and the number is expected to reach fourteen million by 2050. The brains of patients with AD are characterized by the deposition of amyloid β (Aβ) peptide plaques, which accumulate unusually high concentrations of copper, iron, and zinc. This project aims to investigate the interaction of transition metal ions with Aβ peptides and the study of the role of metal ions in amyloid plaque and reactive oxygen species (ROS) formation. Additionally, a novel bifunctional strategy will be used to develop inhibitors of Aβ peptide aggregation, which could provide improved strategies for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of AD.
3. Non-Heme Iron Enzymes. Non-heme iron enzymes catalyze a wide range of oxidation and oxygenation reactions that have environmental, pharmaceutical, and medical significance. These enzymes, although exhibit a similar overall fold, exhibit different substrate specificity. This project aims to design and synthesize specific inhibitors of O2-activating non-heme iron enzymes by taking advantage of the enzyme's substrate specificity. While the proposed approach is applicable to any metalloenzyme, of particular interest are histone demethylases, a new class of enzymes that play an important role in regulating transcription and epigenetic inheritance. The developed inhibitors could be used as tools for studying the role of histone demethylases in cell function and development. Insights into the specificity of these enzymes will provide opportunities to advance therapeutics related to stem cell technology and cancer treatment.
Division of Biology and Biomedical Sciences (DBBS)
International Center for Advanced Renewable Energy & Sustainability (I-CARES)
Awards & Honors
2011, Sony Electronics Award for Excellence in Teaching
2010-2011, Ralph E. Powe Junior Faculty Award, Oak Ridge Associated Universities
2007-2008, NIH-NRSA Postdoctoral Fellowship
2006, Young Investigator Award, Division of Inorganic Chemistry, ACS
2004-2005, Franklin Veatch Memorial Fellowship, Stanford University
1999-2003, Stanford Graduate Fellowship, Stanford University
1999, Taube Prize, Stanford University
1999, Merck Index Award for Excellence in Chemistry, California Institute of Technology
1997-1998, Carnation Merit Award, California Institute of Technology
1995, Silver Medal, International Chemistry Olympiad, Beijing, China
1994, Gold Medal, International Chemistry Olympiad, Oslo, Norway
Selected Publications
Luo, J., Khusnutdinova J. R., Rath N., Mirica L. M.* "Unsupported d8-d8 Interactions in Cationic PdII and PtII Complexes: Evidence for a Significant Metal-Metal Bonding Character" Chem. Comm., Emerging Investigators issue 2012, in press, DOI:10.1039/C1CC15420F.
Luo, J., Rath N., Mirica L. M.* "Dinuclear Co(II)Co(III) Mixed-Valence and Co(III)Co(III) Complexes with N- and O-Donor Ligands: Characterization and Water Oxidation Studies" Inorg. Chem., 2011, 50, 6152-6157.
Khusnutdinova J., Rath N., Mirica L. M.* "Dinuclear Pd(III) Complexes with a Single Unsupported Bridging Halide Ligand: Reversible Formation from Mononuclear Pd(II) or Pd(IV) Precursors" Angew. Chem Int. Ed., 2011, 50, 5532-5536.
Khusnutdinova J., Rath N., Mirica L. M.* "Stable Mononuclear Organometallic Pd(III) Complexes and Their C-C Bond Formation Reactivity" J. Am. Chem. Soc., 2010, 132, 7303-7305. Featured as "News of the Week" in Chem. & Eng. News, 2010, 88, 21, 9.
Mirica, L. M.; McCusker, K. P.; Munos, J. W.; Liu, H. W.; Klinman, J. P.* "Probing the Nature of Reactive Fe/O2 Intermediates in Non-Heme Iron Enzymes through 18O Kinetic Isotope Effects." J. Am. Chem. Soc., 2008, 130, 8122-8123.
Mirica, L. M.; Klinman, J. P.* "The Nature of O2 Activation by the Ethylene-Forming Enzyme ACC Oxidase." Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. U. S. A., 2008, 105, 1814-1819.
Mirica, L. M.; Rudd, D. J.; Vance, M.; Solomon, E. I.;* Hedman, B.;* Hodgson, K. O.;* Stack, T. D. P.* "A μ-η2:η2-Peroxodicopper(II) Complex with a Secondary Diamine Ligand: A Functional Model of Tyrosinase." J. Am. Chem. Soc., 2006, 128, 2654-2665.
Mirica, L. M.; Vance, M.; Rudd, D. J.; Hedman, B.;* Hodgson, K. O.;* Solomon, E. I.;* Stack, T. D. P.* "Tyrosinase Reactivity in a Model Complex: An Alternative Hydroxylation Mechanism." Science, 2005, 308, 1890-1892. Featured as a perspective in Science, 2005, 308, 1876-1877 and a science concentrate in Chem. & Eng. News, 2005, 83, 26, 38.
Mirica, L. M.; Stack, T. D. P. * "A Tris(m-hydroxy)tricopper(II) Complex as a Model of the Native Intermediate in Laccase and Its Relationship to a Binuclear Analogue." Inorg. Chem., 2005, 44, 2131-2133.
Mirica, L. M.; Ottenwaelder, X.; Stack, T. D. P.* "Structure and Spectroscopy of Copper–Dioxygen Complexes." Chem. Rev., 2004, 104, 1013-1046.
Mirica, L. M.; Vance, M.; Rudd, D. J.; Hedman, B.;* Hodgson, K. O.;* Solomon, E. I.;* Stack, T. D. P.* "A Stabilized μ-η2:η2-Peroxodicopper(II) Complex with a Secondary Diamine Ligand and Its Tyrosinase-like Reactivity." J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2002, 124, 9332-9333.
Courses Taught
Chemistry 112, General Chemistry II
Chemistry 464, Inorganic Biochemistry
Chemistry 452, Special Topics in Inorganic Chemistry: Metal-Catalyzed Reactions in Chemistry and Biology


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Reduction of the appearance of wrinkles (p<0.001)
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Based on independent research and subsequent publication, it is well documented that copper is a key player in many of the complicated processes that together comprise the wound repair mechanism.
4. Essential nutrient for the human body
Copper is an essential nutrient to the body for healthy living. It is primarily stored in the liver but small amounts are also found in all tissues in the body. Although only small amounts are required daily (1-2 mg for adults), copper plays a role in many key functions of the body's healthy living, including the
Growth, development, and maintenance of bone, connective tissue, brain, heart, and many other body organs.
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Synthesis and release of life sustaining proteins and enzymes which in turn produce cellular energy and regulate nerve transmission, blood clotting, and oxygen transport.
Production of hemoglobin (red blood cells), collagen (component of bones and connective tissue), myelin (substance that surrounds nerve fibers), melanin (pigmentation), and elastin (connective tissue).
Stimulation of the immune system to fight infections, repair injured tissues, and promote healing.
Copper is also becoming a vital treatment in many common health issues such as anemia, rheumatoid arthritis, and strokes.
Foods that contain copper include seafood (oysters, lobster, mussels, crab), organ meats (beef, liver, kidneys, hearts), enriched cereals (bran flakes, shredded wheat, raisin brain), fruits and vegetables (mushrooms, tomatoes, potatoes, bananas, and grapes), and nuts (cashews, macadamia, pecans, and pistachios).
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7. Documented in over 30 scientific article publications
One of the founding pillars of Cupron has been a commitment to an active research program in both the laboratory and clinical settings. This commitment to research has deepened our understanding of not only the science behind our Technology but also the most effective applications of Cupron Technology to enhance healthier living for everyone. To date our research program has directly resulted in the publication of over 30 scientific articles. And this commitment to research remains active today.
Please click the
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8. Long lasting effect throughout the life of the product
One of the unique advantages of Cupron Technology is that it is easily added as an ingredient during the manufacturing process of textile fibers (woven and non woven), solid surfaces, and other polymers. This ensures that our technology remains embedded in the product throughout the life of the product.
In an independent laboratory test, the durability/effectiveness of Cupron Technology was documented with a 50 industrial wash challenge per generally accepted wash protocol. It should be noted that a typical industrial wash cycle is much more severe on product than a typical consumer wash cycle due to higher temperatures, longer cycles, and chemicals used. Results of the challenge demonstrate that Cupron technology remains effective throughout the life of the product.
In an independent laboratory test, the durability/effectiveness of Cupron Technology was documented with a 50 medical-industrial wash challenge per generally accepted wash protocol. It should be noted that a typical consumer wash cycle is much more severe on textile products than a typical consumer wash due to higher temperatures, longer cycles, and chemicals used. Results of the challenge demonstrate that Cupron technology remains effective throughout the life of the product.
Results of 50 Industrial
Time Exposed
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Staphylococcus Aureus
4 hours
Escherichia coli
4 hours
Candida Albicans
4 hours
Additional test results are on file and available upon a qualified request.
9. Easily embedded into various fibers, substrates, and polymers
Cupron Technology begins with creating copper oxide powder by preparing natural, recycled, copper. This allows us to combine the copper oxide with a substrate material, like polyester, in a specific ratio, to form very small particles of what we call "Masterbatch". Masterbatch provides the flexibility to easily "add" Cupron Technology to a variety of fibers, solid surfaces, and polymers as a simple additive to the normal manufacturing process of the fiber, or polymer. The Cupron masterbatch is blended into the process of making the fiber or polymer at a specific concentration similar to adding other additives like color. There is virtually no change to existing manufacturing processes nor is there any special equipment required to incorporate Cupron Technology.
We continue to work with our business partners to expand the list of different materials that Cupron Technology can be successfully added to. This list includes polyester, nylon and polypropylene.
10. Cost effective vs other metal ion technologies
When you consider other metal ion technologies that are used as an antimicrobial (namely e.g. silver), only copper is also a nutrient that the body requires for healthy living. Because of this, copper has additional properties that provide skin enhancement and potential wound healing benefits, in addition to being non-toxic, non-sensitizing, and non-irritating to the skin. Combine this with the durability of a
Cupron Enhanced
product to maintain its effectiveness and it is clear that a
Cupron Enhanced
product provides more value at a competitive price than other metal ion technologies.
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Melanocortin-4 receptor (MC4R) ligands are known to modulate nociception, but the site of action of MC4R signaling on nociception remains to be elucidated. The current study investigated MC4R expression in dorsal root ganglia (DRG) of the MC4R-GFP reporter mouse. Because MC4R is known to be expressed in vagal afferent neurons in the nodose ganglion (NG), we also systematically compared MC4R-expressing vagal and spinal afferent neurons. Abundant green fluorescent protein (GFP) immunoreactivity was found in about 45% of DRG neuronal profiles (at the mid-thoracic level), the majority being small-sized profiles. Immunohistochemistry combined with in situ hybridization confirmed that GFP was genuinely produced in MC4R-expressing neurons in the DRG. While a large number of GFP profiles in the DRG coexpressed Nav1.8 mRNA (84%) and bound isolectin B4 (72%), relatively few GFP profiles were positive for NF200 (16%) or CGRP (13%), suggesting preferential MC4R expression in C-fiber nonpeptidergic neurons. By contrast, GFP in the NG frequently colocalized with Nav1.8 mRNA (64%) and NF200 (29%), but only to a moderate extent with isolectin B4 (16%). Lastly, very few GFP profiles in the NG expressed CGRP (5%) or CART (4%). Together, our findings demonstrate variegated MC4R expression in different classes of vagal and spinal primary afferent neurons, and underscore the role of the melanocortin system in modulating nociceptive and nonnociceptive peripheral sensory modalities.
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Analysts Upbeat on MetLife Stock Following Earnings
NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Investors may not be entirely thrilled with MetLife's (MET - Get Report) fourth-quarter earnings, but analysts see plenty of upside for the stock over the next year.
MetLife following Wednesday's market close reported fourth-quarter earnings of $877 million, or 77 cents a share, compared to net income of $96 million, or 9 cents a share, during the fourth quarter of 2012.
The fourth-quarter results were lowered by $242 million after tax from losses on derivatives, while results for the fourth quarter of 2012 included an after-tax charge of $752 million for deferred policy acquisition costs, "of which $342 million, after tax, was reflected in the after tax total of $855 million in net derivative losses."
On an operating basis, MetLife reported fourth-quarter earnings of $1.6 billion, increasing 14% from $1.4 billion during the fourth quarter of 2012. Operating earnings-per-share were up 10% to $1.37 from $1.25 a year earlier.
Premiums, fees and other revenue declined 1% from a year earlier to $13.077 billion during the fourth quarter, while total operating revenues were flat at $18.382 billion. For all of 2013, net income totaled $3.246 billion, or $2.91 a share, increasing from $1.202 billion, or $1.12 a share, during 2012. Operating earnings for 2013 totaled $6.287 billion, up 11% from $5.686 billion in 2012, while operating EPS for the year totaled $5.63, rising 7% from $5.28 in 2012. The company's fourth-quarter return on common equity was 11.5%, improving from 10.8% a year earlier. The return on common equity for all of 2013 was 12.0%, improving from 11.3% in 2012. MetLife's shares were down 1.8% in morning trading Thursday, to $48.97. One of the catalysts analysts expect eventually for MetLife is a significantly higher deployment of excess capital. The company during 2013 nearly doubled its quarterly dividend to 27.5 cents a share, for a yield of 2.21%, based on Thursday's closing price of $49.88. But MetLife hasn't been buying back shares, as so many other financial firms have been doing at this stage of the economic recovery. "The acquisition of Provida [a pension fund administrator in Chile] is a great example of what we believe is a prudent approach to capital management, given the uncertain regulatory environment," MetLife CEO Steven Kandarian said during the company's earnings conference call Thursday morning. "We use cash to acquire a fee-based business with limited market sensitivity and strong free cash flow. We priced the acquisition to create value based on our stock price in the high 30s. So the assumed cost of capital was higher than it is today." "I also want to provide a framework for how we think about share buybacks versus dividends during this period of regulatory uncertainty. We are not repurchasing shares at this time because we want to avoid the potential need to issue equity if there is an adverse regulatory outcome," Kandarian said, according to a transcript provided by Thomson Reuters. The CEO was referring to MetLife's status as a non-bank global systemically important financial institution (SIFI). The company doesn't know what regulators' ultimate capital requirements will be, and is keeping its powder dry, for now. MetLife's shares at Wednesday's close traded just above their reported Dec. 31 book value of $48.49, excluding accumulated other comprehensive income. The shares trade for 8.2 times the consensus 2015 EPS estimate of $6.12. The consensus 2014 EPS estimate is $5.79. What Analysts Are Saying JPMorgan Chase analyst Jimmy Bhullar rates MetLife "overweight," with a $58 price target, and in a note to clients Thursday wrote, "In our view, low rates and regulatory uncertainty present risks, but the risk-reward seems attractive given potential for ROE expansion, MetLife's improving risk profile, and attractive valuation." Looking ahead, Bhullar expects MetLife to see slow growth during 2014. "On the other hand, the integration of ALICO and Provida should drive an uptick in top-line growth in the foreign business over time. Meanwhile, U.S. division margins should benefit from recent price hikes in the individual and group insurance businesses, and top-line growth is poised to improve as the economy recovers further," he wrote. KBW analyst Jeffrey Schuman is even more upbeat on MetLife, with an "outperform" rating and a $64 price target, implying 28% upside potential over the next 12 months. Schuman in client note late Wednesday said his research team calculated MetLife's core fourth-quarter earnings to be $1.40 a share, "with the variance to our model explained largely by strong variable investment income. On a geographic basis, the beat was distributed as follows: Americas +$0.08, International +$0.05, Corporate -$0.02. Credit Suisse analyst Thomas Gallagher rates MetLife "outperform," with a price target of $59, and in a note late Wednesday called the company's results "a solid quarter with strong mortality in the US and beats relative to our estimates in MET's international businesses, which came as somewhat of a relief after mixed international results from [Prudential (PRU) and Principal Financial Group (PFG)]" "Looking ahead to 1Q, we still think our $1.41 estimate looks good as we expect higher earnings from Corporate Benefit Funding from higher spread income to offset our expectation for some near-term follow-through softness in annuities and Group Benefits, both likely subdued by quarter to date equity markets and adverse seasonal mortality," Gallagher wrote. This chart shows the performance of MetLife's stock against the Dow Jones U.S. Life Insurance Index and the S&P 500data by YCharts
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The University seeks a strategic leader and experienced administrator with a record of success in enhancing the student experience through the implementation of best practice innovations to institutional policies, practices and systems.
The University Registrar provides vision and leadership in the areas of records, registration, transcription, electronic systems, visiting-student admissions, enrollments, university policies and regulations, curriculum, transfer credit, calendar and course-schedule production, appeals, course scheduling, classroom utilization and resource allocation. The Registrar ensures the adherence to academic regulations, preserves academic integrity, safeguards the security of academic records and manages the provision of effective, accessible efficient service to members of the university community. The Registrar also manages the implementation of appropriate technological and policy advances that affect all areas of the University.
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I really like no love romance stories and just the genre in general, however, im severely annoyed and pissy with it in manga. Although, I'm talking in a general sense. Here are just TWO of a couple of themes that are just grinding my gears to put nicely.
This is grating and depreciating. The guy physically points out that she is lacking usually countless times to her face. Often he is "bored" with beauties and stumbles upon the girl, led usually by her own clumsiness. Then he goes to his friends who are all like "dude, come on she's ugly" yet still know everything about her and tell him enough for him to start his quest. She eventually becomes dependent on him. He makes her cry at least 4 times. There is usually some Soirée of some sort attended by glittering rich folk of his class and he decides to be a renegade and take her, she stresses because she knows nothing and has never danced and nothing to wear. But he provides her with a dress and different hairstyle that he "knew" would be perfect for her. She looks beautiful, which proves she was never ugly she just couldn't dress! It ends with him saying something that resembles I love you but it usually said with more comedy than love. HOW ANNOYING. How dare you call a girl ugly and string her along and maker her cry. of course there are instances where this little plot line works and is cute with the girl not being spindless and the guy having a concious but I have found THOSE are not in excess
ENOUGH SAID. there are all types of girls in this instance, pretty ones, ugly ones, but they all have on thing in common, they are with a cheatea nd somehow loveshim. It is not just cheating during a rough patch or when they were on break or during a hard part of his life, not that that would be excusable, but is a lot of the time just because he wants to or because she is not doing EXACTLY what he wants. Then she cries but through her tears she is saying how much she loves him and wont give up on her. Of course he gets mad and says leave me, sometimes the girl does. of course the guy makes any other guy who tries to come within a football field of her life's a complete hell until he says some barbaric thing like "your mine.' Malicious cheating is unacceptable, and is seen often in manga, OFTEN. of course there are girl cheaters, but they are usually portrayed as pretty but super ugly on the inside beeeotches who end up lonely with nothing but her clique of dumb girls to console her.
I might continue this blog, there are quite a couple others that i hate but its already a big blog as it is. I do read other genres like action and mystery and historical and such but I love romance. I'm tired of having to search for a story where the girl isn't a spineless insecure mush and the guy isn't an a**face to put it nicely.


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Degree Requirements
Master of Science (M.S.) in Transportation & Urban Systems
A minimum of 30 credits is required for the degree. At least 16 of these credits must be completed using approved courses numbered from 601-689, 691, and 700-789. All students must take a final examination which covers the course work taken by the candidate, as well as the thesis topic.
Each thesis will contribute new models or knowledge. The former may be achieved through the synthesis of several techniques, the modification of existing models, or new applications of analytical techniques to transportation/urban problems. The latter may be accomplished through the collection and analysis of original data or the development of innovative planning techniques. Each thesis must be of sufficient depth and quality to warrant at least 6 graduate credits. However, no more than 10 credits can be earned for any thesis.
Master of Transportation & Urban Systems (MTUS)
The Master of Transportation & Urban Systems degree is a non-thesis degree. However, each student must complete a creative component - which can be a case study, practicum, or paper. In the creative component, a student may develop a case study of a metropolitan region, transit system, or public program. Case studies may include: (1) comprehensive transportation planning processes in metropolitan areas, (2) urban transit systems or operations, (3) emergency or disaster response case studies or plans, (4) security programs or issues, and (5) integrated transportation/environmental plans. The case study must be approved by the advisor, and should involve transportation and community professionals from federal, state, or local agencies, or private industries. In lieu of a case study, the advisor may approve other activities or outcomes that would comprise the creative component.
A minimum of 30 credits is required for the Master of Transportation & Urban Systems degree. At least 21 of these credits must be completed using approved courses numbered from 601-689, 691, and 700-797. A minimum of 2 credits and maximum of 4 credits will be awarded for the creative component.
Certificate in Transportation & Urban Systems
The certificate in Transportation & Urban Systems will consist of a minimum of 9 course credits selected from the list of on-line courses. At present, this list includes: TL 751 Transportation Systems Security, TL 752 Transportation Planning and Environmental Compliance, TL 753 Transportation System Modeling, TL 754 Urban Transportation Systems Analysis, TL 755 Context Sensitive Solutions, TL 756 Transportation Systems Laboratory, and TL 786 Public Transportation. Additional courses may be offered on line in future years.
Requirements for the degree will be met by each student formulating their plan of study utilizing the following courses as required.
Core Courses
- TL 751 Transportation
- TL 752 Transportation Planning and Environmental Compliance
- TL 753 Transportation System Modeling
- TL 754 Urban Transportation Systems Analsysis
- TL 755 Context Sensitive Solutions
- TL 756 Transportation Systems Labratory
- TL 786 Public Transportation
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Are your multimedia applications receiving the resources they need? Are you using the optimum filesystem for your environment? You don't have to be an expert to find better performance in Linux – you just need to know where to look.
The new breed of Linux GUI installer makes life so very easy. You hardly have to pay any attention to what the installer is doing: just enter a few key parameters, like the time zone and the root password, and the rest is just babysitting. But the part they never tell you is that the default configuration you get with a typical GUI installation may not give you the optimum performance for your hardware and your environment. The very versatile Linux offers endless options for tuning the system to your specific needs. In this month's cover story, we'll examine some options for Linux Tuning.
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.NET Core execution engine is the basis for cross-platform .NET implementations.
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Nuggets | 106 | Final |
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Top Performers
Den: D. Gallinari 21 Pts, 9 Reb, 3 Ast, 1 Stl
NY: C. Anthony 34 Pts, 6 Reb, 1 Ast, 2 Stl
Carmelo Anthony may have a little motivation to be back on the court.
The New York Knicks could surely use him after their latest performance.
Coming off their worst offensive performance of the season, the Knicks hope to have Anthony available Sunday night when they face the Denver Nuggets, the superstar forward's former team.
Anthony has missed two games with a lacerated middle finger on his left hand, an injury that has caused him difficulty catching passes. It has left New York (14-5) without the league's third-leading scorer at 26.4 points per game.
The Knicks did just fine without him Thursday, winning 112-92 at Miami. However, they clearly missed the five-time All-Star two days later when they fell 93-85 at Chicago, ending their five-game winning streak with season lows in points and shooting percentage (32.1) while turning the ball over 15 times.
"We definitely missed him (Saturday) because having him, he slows down the pace," center Tyson Chandler said. "You can throw it down to him on the block. Having him, you know you'll get to the free throw line."
Now, they may have Anthony back against the Nuggets (10-10), the team he spent his first seven-plus seasons with before being sent to New York in a blockbuster trade in February 2011.
While Anthony's return to Denver is slated for March 13, he's faced the Nuggets at Madison Square Garden already. That game, though, was upstaged by a player the Nuggets got in return as the Knicks lost 119-114 in double-overtime Jan. 21.
Anthony scored 25 points with 10 rebounds, but Danilo Gallinari had 37 and 11, respectively, as he made his return to MSG.
If Anthony is unable to play, Raymond Felton would likely move to the forefront again. The guard had a season-high 27 points against the Heat, then matched it versus the Bulls while launching a career-high 30 shots.
"Probably haven't taken 30 since high school," said Felton, who is averaging 23.5 points over the past four games.
Chandler continues to be a force inside, averaging 15.0 points and 14.3 rebounds after posting 14 and 18 Saturday.
The Nuggets have split the first two of their season-high five-game road trip after winning 92-89 at Indiana on Friday.
Gallinari leads them with 15.2 points per game while adding 6.1 rebounds. However, he's struggled from the field over the last two games, making 5 of 20 shots -- 1 of 5 from behind the arc -- to total 25 points.
He had only six against the Pacers.
Corey Brewer has been providing a spark off the bench, averaging 19.3 points on 56.5 percent shooting from the field in three games after matching his season high with 20 points Friday. The swingman had 22 at New York in a loss with Minnesota on Jan 26, 2010, but has scored 13 in two subsequent visits.
Andre Miller is looking to build on his own impressive performance as a reserve, totaling 15 points, eight assists and two steals at Indiana. The 36-year-old guard put up eight of those points during a decisive 10-0 run late in the fourth quarter that put Denver up for good.
"He knows how to get shots down the stretch better than some of our other guys, some of our younger guys," coach George Karl said.
Miller is averaging 17.8 points and 7.6 assists in his last five games at the Garden, including 14 and 12, respectively, on Jan. 21.
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SG A. Iguodala 13.0 | PG J. Kidd 6.0 |
PG T. Lawson 16.7 | PG R. Felton 13.9 |
SF D. Gallinari 16.2 | SF C. Anthony 28.7 |
PF K. Faried 11.5 | SF R. Brewer 3.0 |
C K. Koufos 8.0 | C T. Chandler 10.4 |
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Team Stat Leaders
Points | T. Lawson 16.7 | C. Anthony 28.7 |
Rebounds | K. Faried 9.2 | E. Barron 18.0 |
Assists | T. Lawson 6.9 | R. Felton 5.5 |
Steals | A. Iguodala 1.7 | J. Kidd 1.6 |
Blocks | J. McGee 2.0 | T. Chandler 1.1 |
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First, just to put my two cents in on the value of this diet, I've only been following it for a few weeks and not 100% religiously but the pain in my joints from my arthritis is GONE!!!!! It's been years since my knees have worked properly. However, my question is, does anyone know of a good N.D. in the Houston area or how I can find one. I'm not dying of anything but I don't really think I'm well either and the regular medical establishment is not responding (no surprise). Also, does anyone know what's good for low thyroid? Thanks for your help. My email address is firstname.lastname@example.com if you don't want to take up Dr. D's space.