text: 6.e DATE: NOVEMBER 8, 2010 TO: BOARD OF DIRECTORS FROM: RICHARD D. THORPE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER ACTION: AUTHORIZE THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER TO ISSUE A CONTRACT TO J.L. PATTERSON & ASSOCIATES, INC. TO PROVIDE PHASE 1 ENGINEERING AND DESIGN SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $1,021,700 RECOMMENDATION Authorize the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to issue a Contract to J.L. Patterson & Associates, Inc. (JLP), to provide Phase 1 Engineering and Design Services for the remaining aspects of Phase 1, in an amount not-to-exceed $1,021,700. SUMMARY Several elements of work have been added to the Project after execution of the Design-Build Contract. In an effort to minimize any further delay to the Phase 1 Design-Build Contract with FFP, and to take advantage of the current competitive environment for construction contracts, staff has determined it is best to solicit bids for these outstanding elements of work. This outstanding work includes the improvements to the Harvard Pedestrian Tunnel; the Culver City Station Plaza and interim parking, and the LRT Vehicle Storage Facility. The final design of these elements must be completed prior soliciting bids. Since one or more of these remaining elements involves the use federal ARRA Funds, and to move this work forward as expeditiously as possible, staff is recommending that the Exposition Metro Line Construction Authority (Authority) enter into a contract assignment with JLP to provide design services for these projects. JLP currently has an On-Call Contract with the Southern California Regional Rail Authority (SCRRA) to provide engineering and design services for rail related projects. In accordance with federal policy, agencies receiving federal funds may assign contractual rights to purchase goods and services to other agencies receiving federal funding, if the original contract contains appropriate assignability provisions. Obtaining these contractual rights, commonly known as 'piggybacking', may be done after certain criteria are satisfied. The criteria include the following: the original contract must include an assignments clause; the agency to whom the contract will be assigned must obtain a copy of the contract and solicitation documents; the contract must contain the appropriate federal terms and conditions; there must be a determination that there is sufficient capacity within the existing contract for both agencies; and the costs are fair and reasonable. All of the above requirements have been met to allow for this assignment to the Authority. DISCUSSION There are several elements of Phase 1 that have not yet been designed. In an effort to avoid any further delays in the project, staff looked at a number of ways to bring a qualified firm under contract to complete the final design for the LRT Storage Facility, the Culver City Station, and interim parking lot and the improvements to the Harvard Pedestrian Tunnel. The most expeditious method to completing this work was an assignment of an existing contract with an engineering and design firm qualified to work on rail projects. Since federal funds may be involved, staff reviewed the federal guidelines to determine if an existing contract with another public agency could be located that would meet all of the requirements. After discussions with both Metro and SCRRA, staff determined that SCRRA had a contract with JLP that would meet all of the requirements. SCRRA indicated that they were willing to allow an assignment, if the firm also was amenable. Having determined that all parties were in agreement regarding the assignment, staff reviewed the existing contract to determine if the federal criteria were met. Staff found the following: • The existing SCRRA contract includes an Assignments Clause and all appropriate federal terms and conditions; • The contract is in an amount not-to-exceed $14 million and there is currently about $3.5 million remaining that SCRRA does not anticipate utilizing (excess capacity); • The contract was solicited and awarded competitively using a qualification-based selection process as required by both state and federal law for architectural and engineering professional services. • Hourly rates are fair and reasonable. Staff compared the hourly rates and the overhead rates in the existing SCRRA contract to current existing 2 • Authority contracts for preliminary and final design services, and construction management services, and found that the rates were consistently less than the Authority is currently being charged for the same or similar services. • The insurance coverage required by the SCRRA contract is more stringent than the Authority's standard requirements for the same or similar services. • SCRRA's Indemnity Clause is more stringent than the Authority's standard requirements for the same or similar services. Contingent upon Board approval, staff will enter into an independent contract with JLP for the required services. Although the Authority will accept the existing terms and conditions of the SCRRA contract, the scope of work and all liability and responsibility will be between the Authority and JLP. Aside from approving the assignment, the SCRRA will have no involvement in the final agreement. The following elements and the estimated cost will be included in the final scope of work: • Improvements to the Harvard Pedestrian Tunnel ($198,300) • The Culver City Station Plaza area which includes a Clean Mobility Center, the interim parking lot and other improvements ($305,000) • LRT Vehicle Storage Facility ($373,600) • Supervisor's Office at the 7th and Metro Station ($144,800) (Option) Based on the work that needs to be completed, staff is requesting the Board of Directors approve this contract in the amount of $1,021,700. FINANCIAL IMPACT Funding in the amount of $680,000 is available in the Safety Enhancements Budget and $342,000 is available in the C-2, C-5 and E-2 Package Budgets. NEXT STEPS Upon Board approval, the CEO will negotiate the final scope of work and execute Contract No. XP8901-839 with J. L. Patterson & Associates, Inc., in an amount not-to-exceed $1,021,700. 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Nancy B. Slusher
Published: Thursday, January 22, 2004 at 3:15 a.m.
Last Modified: Thursday, January 22, 2004 at 12:00 a.m.
MOORE, SC -- Nancy Barbare Slusher, 59, of 202 Matthew Court, died January 20, 2004, at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center.
A native of Greenville County, a daughter of the late Roy and Mary Lockaby Barbare, she was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith.
Surviving are her husband, Thomas E. Slusher of the home; three sons, David F. Williams, III of Knoxville, TN, Randy E. Williams of Greenville, and William A. Payne of Travelers Rest; a daughter, Joy Michelle Williams of Roebuck; three step-sons, Gary Slusher of Bristol, TN, David Slusher of Knoxville, TN, and Greg Slusher of New Port Richey, Florida; two sisters, Pat Lister and Janet Blackwell both of Campobello; seventeen grandchildren, including Chelsie Stewart of the home.
Mrs. Slusher was predeceased by a brother, Alan Barbare.
Graveside services will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday at Wood Memorial Park, conducted by Rev. Roy Howell.
Visitation will be held 7:00-9:00 p.m. Thursday at The Wood Mortuary.
The family is at the home.
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Lovely old apothecary jar or candy comporte made of thin glass. Frosted bands and foot, alternating with shiny gold and clear glass. Measures 10 3/4" tall to the top on the finial.Pretty ball stem and finial. Gold is bright and shiny. Lid has rough edges in a few areas on the inside. Could be smoothed out nicer with an emery board.
Lovely deco Noritake two handled cake plate with large flower basket center and large hand painted colorful scrolls with dark blue edge trim. Noritake red M wreath backstamp. No chips, cracks, scratches, crazing or repairs. Measures 9 5/8" at the handle to handle points. Decoration is wonderful, bright and vivid. A couple of areas where the painter was a little light handed with the brush on the blue edge near the handles. I would say this is in excellent condition
Syracuse China HARD TO FIND 6 3/8" cereal bowl pink/ red "Roxbury" pattern with the Red line on the econo rim. Pink/ Red Roxbury was a stock pattern used by the Kansas City Southern Railroad. Pattern features a great Red Onion flower Transferware design with the econo-rim edges which were made specifically to save table space on the dining tables. These bowls have the red line on the rim which is very hard to find. Pattern Can be seen on Page 182 of Luckin's Dining on Rails...
Adorable Red Hat Society ceramic teapot is dishwasher and microwave safe. Made by Hausenware and designed by Sally Noll. Holds 5 cups. Measures 6" to the top of the handle. No chips or cracks, It does have crazing under the glaze. Decorated with hand painted red hats with purple ribbons and feathers, and a purple checkered lid. All decoration under glaze. A very cute teapot.
Elegant vintage Sarah Coventry Evening Accent brooch from the early 1960's.
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This piece is in excellent vintage condition, and ready to wear.
A little extra info: Sarah Coventry is one of the lines produced by Emmons Jewelry Inc...
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Large vintage slightly domed brooch in an array of green color stones ranging from clear emerald green, to satin green, peridot green and also round green aurora borealis stones. This large beauty has a diameter of 2 1/4" with a 3/4" dome rise. All stones, marquis and round, are all prong set into a gold tone setting. Excellent condition and no flaking or discolor to the gold metal. All stones intact. Clasp works well. Unsigned but gorgeous!
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Antique Fenton Blue Opalescent Hobnail Pattern Made By Fenton From 1939 to 1955.
Blue Opalescent Hobnail Footed Crimped Fan Flared Vase. This Antique Fenton Fan Vase Stands 6 1/4" Inches In Height. It Is In Excellent Antique Condition with no damages. Four mold foot. No sticker or logo. It was made before Fenton started using the logo.
Lovely Bavaria 9 7/8" x 13 1/2"" oval platter. Late 1800's pattern with scalloped edges with lovely sprays of tiny flowers, and is in perfect condition. The backstamp is a green crown over shield with a pine tree, Bavaria. Other pieces I will be listing in this pattern have the Facon H Germany stamp and the Facon H Bavaria, and some have the crown over the shield backstamp loke this one. All are the exact pattern so please check them out.
Lovely pin measures 2 1/4" x 3". Large saphire blue cabochons accented with large round pale blue aurora round rhinestones and smaller pale blue auroras. All stones are prong set in a silver tone setting. Perfect conditionand all stones are intact. Its a beauty!! No makers maek or name.
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WALT DISNEY Mickey Mouse wine goblet. Retired and collectible,Very Hard to Find. Mickey defines the glass in 3d on the stem. Measures 6 3/8" tall and is in pristine condition. I have a pair of Mickey and Minnie listed also.
Large lovely silver tone pin with a large light blue faceted rhinestone. Marked Emmons. Pristine condition. Measures 3" tall and 2 1/2" wide. Emmons Jewelers, Inc., of Newark, NY, is a costume jewelry company that was founded by Charles H. Stuart. Emmons produced high-quality pieces under the marks Emmons, and Emmolite (and later, the Sarah Coventry line). Emmons jewelry was only sold at home jewelry parties organized by an Emmons representatives. The Emmons mark was first used in March, 1949...
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This is a stunning vintage pin. It is just costume jewelry but made heavy and well. It looks like a spinning starburst. (like fireworks!) The center cluster is made up of purple aurora rhinestones. The outer spinning points are embellished with smaller stones of the same color. Set in an antique silver toned setting, and measures about 2 1/2" across. No mark on the back that I could find. All stones intact and pin is in wonderful condition.
Pretty octagon shaped bowl measures 7 1/4" at the widest point/ Heavily gold encrusted florals and scrolling. A relief or moriage style. Alternating panels of green and beige with dainty florals,accented with black on the border trims. Perfect condition, gold is in excellent condition also. Bowl has a nice deep center well which is 2" deep. Marked Noritake Made in japan, Hand Painted, red mark with wreath


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LUSH Aqua Marina Cleansing Roll
257 reviews
65% would repurchase
Package Quality: 2.9
Price: $$$
Package Quality: 2.9
Price: $$$
* Glycerine, * Calamine Powder, * Kaolin, * Irish Moss Infusion (Chondrus crispus), * Aloe Vera Gel (Aloe barbadensis), * Sea Salt (Sodium Chloride), * Nori Seaweed (Fucus vesiculosus), * Sweet Orange Oil (Citrus dulcis), * Patchouli Oil (Pogostemon cablin), * Carrageenan, * Perfume.Age: 36-43
Skin: Oily, Fair-Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Brunette, Other, Other
Eyes: Green
Really loving this stuff. It's like washing with a creamy calamine mask. Does not irritate skin. Does control oil but my skin still gets dry though. I need to drink more water, it's probably the only answer. The stuff is really pretty gross, but i really look forward to it.
Age: 19-24
Skin: Combination, Fair, Warm
Hair: Blond, Curly, Other
Eyes: Blue
*sorry for the long review, up front*
I used the same $4 face wash for years. It wasn't fantastic, just basic, so I wanted to try something more on the fancy side. I didn't know which face wash from Lush would be suited for my skin (oily t-zone, the rest is normal to dry) so I asked a saleswoman. I wasn't sure whether to get Aqua Marina or Angels On Bare Skin, so she showed me on my hand and with some water what the difference was. AOBS would leave your skin feeling softer and moisturized which was nice, but it wouldn't help my t-zone at all. Aqua Marina would make your skin feel more 'rough'-feeling and slighty dry, so with my skin I would have to apply moisturizer immediately but it would help mattify my t-zone. I chose the latter, because I was kinda sick of shining bright like a diamond.
I read in reviews that it would be good for reducing rosacea, too. I have *slight* rosacea (I think) on my cheeks, but this didn't necessarily help reduce that - although I do have to mention that the redness in my face became a lot less since I started to use coconut oil as a moisturizer some time ago (my BIG TIP for those with rosaecea!! Start using natural skincare!). If you're used to using more chemical-based skincare though, no doubt in my mind that this would make a big difference! It does in fact also help mattify my face which I love!!
It's a mild cleanser, but it does the job REALLY WELL. How I do the process: I make a paste with water, put it in different sections of my face and 'scrub' it in circular motions. And call me crazy, but when I use this around my nose I swear I can feel the filth pop out of my pores! It leaves my skin (both looking and feeling) smooth and clean! However, IT IS NOT MEANT TO TAKE OFF MAKE-UP!!
As for the drying part for which the saleswoman warned me: it is a lot better than I expected! I don't have the OHMYGODMYSKINNEEDSMOISTURE-feeling after this at all. If you have extremely dry skin that might be an issue, though.
I don't care much for the packaging. If I am, it is for the better - the whole 'making a little paste of it' is somewhat more adventurous than the normal 'squeezing it out of a tube' - silly, I know. But hey, anything to motivate cleansing your face, right? I don't have the feeling that it's unsanitairy either - and if it would bug you that much, just put some of it in a tinier container so you don't have to dip your finger in and out everytime.
When I first bought the pot I thought 'How in the world is this going to last me 3 months??' but afer 3,5 months and daily use it's still far from empty!
Helps mattify oily skin, but not bad for normal/dry skin. Helps reduce rosacea. Cleanses your face amazingly but is not for removing make-up. Will last you more than 3 months. Cruelty- and paraben free. Will repurchase until the end of time. DO RECOMMEND!!
Age: 18 & Under
Skin: Dry, Fair-Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Brown, Other, Other
Eyes: Brown
I really like this product from Lush. It has a very soothing smell to it and it feels very gentle and soft on my skin. The only problem i have is the amount i have to use in order for it to wash my face efficiently and considering the price of one of these it may be quite pricey so i usually alternate in using these. It doesn't make my skin feel really dry but it does have a squeaky clean feel to it, but if you put mosturizer on that it would be fine. I would definitely repurchase this once i run out because it's one of the best cleansers i have ever used.
Age: 36-43
Skin: Acne-prone, Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Brown, Other, Other
Eyes: Brown
Aqua marina works wonders for my sensitive acne prone skin. It does not remove make-up so I prefer to use it in the morning. I just spread it on my face before I enter the shower, let the steam help the product, remove it and I have a matte and clean complexion.
Age: 18 & Under
Skin: Combination, Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Brunette, Other, Other
Eyes: Brown
Lush's let the good times roll is one of my holy grail cleansers, and as I've tried most of their other cleansers I thought I'd give this one a whirl. I only got a sample as the full size of these cleansers do last a long time and if I didn't like it I didn't want to commit to finishing a whole pot. It has a squidgy mousse like texture and turns slightly milky when you add water. It's very gentle and cleansed my skin nicely but I found that after I'd dried my face my skin looked very dull and grey as though I hadn't even washed it. I'll be sticking to LTGTR
Age: 25-29
Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Black, Other, Other
Eyes: Brown
Ewww Lush!
Really didn't like this product at all. I have oily, sensitive and breakout-prone skin and this cleanser is not suitable for my skin.
Firstly, the cleanser comes in a tub, which I find unhygienic as I have to keep dipping my hands in the product. Secondly, the product itself is messy to use.
Also, the cleanser just doesn't work for me. It doesn't rinse off well and kinda leaves a film on my skin. After 2 days I got loads of clogged pores from this! I threw this one away without finishing the product.
More of my detailed ranting on this cleanser on my beauty blog http://pockmarkfats.blogspot.com
Age: 19-24
Skin: Other, Fair, Not Sure
Hair: Black, Other, Other
Eyes: Other
My second tub of this and I never repurchase anything.
I always love to switch things up even if they work great.
But, this I can NOT switch away from.
So gentle and calming for my skin.
The only thing is if your going to add fragrance... please make it smell good.
Smells so bad ...
Age: 30-35
Skin: Combination, Medium, Warm
Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Fine
Eyes: Brown
This is the 3rd cleanser I use from LUSH. Previously I'd used Herbalism and Dark Angels both of wish I enjoyed. I think one thing needs to be clarified: this is NOT a makeup remover. If you're looking for remover-cleanser together try something like Neutrogena Naturals Cleanser + Makeup Remover.
That being said, this is an excellent cleanser for the skin. Since it does not remove makeup I use it only in the mornings when my skin is free of makeup and needs to be soothed from the night before. This is excellent for this. I don't have sensitive skin or rosacea but if you do you might absolutely love this. It's very soothing and calming, not abrasive at all. It's not a soap and it doesn't foam so it took me a few times to get used to the lack of 'squeaky clean' feel soap cleansers leave. After finding out that is actually bad for you and with getting older I find this is excellent for that purpose. To tell the truth I've been using it about 3 weeks and I've yet to get a pimple which I usually do. Excellent stuff, I highly recommend you get a sample and try it for yourself.
How to use: place a dime-size chunk on the palm of your hand and add a small amount of water. You're going to work the product and the water together until it's pasty. Rub it between your hands and on your face. I even use it over my eyes and it doesn't sting. Massage in skin for a few seconds and rinse off.
Age: 25-29
Skin: Combination, Fair, Not Sure
Hair: Brunette, Other, Other
Eyes: Brown
I use this in the morning as my facial cleanser. It is very soothing and calming to my sensitive skin. I don't think this would be effective to remove makeup and it does have a weird smell, like many Lush products. If you have sensitive skin this may be the one for you.
Age: 19-24
Skin: Normal, Fair-Medium, Warm
Hair: Blond, Straight, Medium
Eyes: Blue
This is kind of an awkward review because as a cleanser, I find this does not work at all. I wear very little makeup but this stuff didn't even take off the powder I was wearing. That being said, my skin did react well to it. My skin usually has a bit of redness to it but the Aqua Marina calmed it down considerably. The day I got this sample, I had a cystic pimple forming (which I rarely get), but it went away so much faster than ever before. My only other gripe with this is the scent. I don't normally like to buy LUSH because their stuff is so heavily scented and contain parabens, but I might make an exception for this product.
Overall, I'd use this as a mask rather than a cleanser.
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Give the polar bears a break
CHURCHILL -- Recently, some of the world's top polar bear researchers, led by Andrew Derocher, released a paper titled Rapid Ecosystem Change and Polar Bear Conservation. It discusses options for drastic measures to save polar bears in a changing climate, including relocating them to zoos, feeding them and even culling them.
I did notice one glaring omission from the various options "on the table." It is a fairly simple solution to help the bears, one that many northerners would support -- stop chasing them with helicopters.
For many years, Churchill has quietly disapproved of the amount of handling and drugging that our bears receive. Polar bears have been studied in this area since 1966, including an annual, long-term monitoring project that has run from 1979 to 2013.
For 35 years, polar bears have been chased and tranquilized by helicopter, weighed, tattooed, tagged, etc. By far, the western Hudson Bay polar bears are the most researched bears on the planet; far more than any bears in Nunavut. The generally accepted number is that 80 per cent of this population has been handled and tagged.
While many of us just do not believe there is no effect from all of this activity, there is research out there stating the drugs and such have little effect. Naturally, I have some issues with these papers but let's leave that for another time.
For now, let's use a study on "maternity den selection by female polar bears in western Hudson Bay."
It is co-authored by Ian Stirling, the world's leading polar bear researcher, as well as three very respected Canadian polar bear scientists. (It's actually hard to find a respected polar bear scientist these days!)
Anyway, this study found that handling directly affects the birth weight of female polar bear cubs. In short, the study found that when pregnant females are drugged and handled, the litter size and the weight of the male cub are not necessarily affected but the weight of the female cub is statistically lower.
Now, for anyone who has watched polar bears, we all know the male cub is generally bigger and usually is the one who gets mother's milk first. You almost always see the male cuddled up beside mom while the little female explores. It is good in a way as females end up becoming better hunters but, still, if there is a limited amount of milk -- the male has the better chance at survival.
"The consequences of such additional activity, at the individual and population levels, are not known but may vary with the intensity of the disturbance, the availability of other dens and the timing of the disturbance relative to the timing of parturition," Stirling concludes.,
A pretty mild statement considering you have just proven your research negatively impacts the most important part of the polar bear population.
Look at it -- a lower birth weight because their mother was handled and/or radio collared... this impacts potential survival, potential adult body mass, long-term reproduction, everything... including the health of the population.
This paper was written in 2004 (based on even earlier results from 1996 to 1998). These findings came out when the global media campaign to "save" the polar bear was really still in its infancy.
Since then, helicopter activity and radio collaring has only increased in the Arctic, thanks to new funding by Coca-Cola, World Wildlife Fund and Polar Bears International.
Let me be very clear. People generally support the efforts of polar bear researchers in the North. Everybody loves to learn about the bears. There are many, many northerners, however, who believe our bears are just "over-worked."
I mean, if we are to consider importing bear kibble from zoos in order to save polar bears, why are we not considering a ban on invasive research practices? We have absolutely no proof that kibble will help wild bears, yet we have statistically significant evidence that handling harms female polar bear cubs.
All we're asking is give the bears a break. In this era of extreme measures, shouldn't we, at least, consider it.
Kelsey Eliasson is a writer, artist and polar bear guide who has spent 14 bear seasons watching the polar bears of Churchill. For five years, he ran Churchill's monthly newspaper published occasionally, the Hudson Bay Post. Currently, he divides his year between the Yukon, Churchill and, occasionally, Riverton, home of Manitoba's largest moose statue.
Republished from the Winnipeg Free Press print edition February 26, 2013 A11
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Your chronology of events in the inquiry involving Interior Secretary Bruce Babbitt (front page, Jan. 11) clouds an important point. It is true that Mr. Babbitt overruled the local Bureau of Indian Affairs office's decision to approve the application of some tribes to take land in trust for gaming purposes.
However, the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1987 provides that gaming may not be conducted on Indian lands unless ''the Secretary, after consultation with the Indian tribe and appropriate state and local officials, including officials of other nearby Indian tribes, determines that gaming on the newly acquired lands would be in the best interest of the Indian tribe and its members and would not be detrimental to the surrounding community.'' The surrounding communities would include other tribes. Local B.I.A. offices never apply this section of the law. Therefore, the Secretary has always overruled local recommendations to take in gaming lands, which is contrary to your statement that ''usually, the Interior Department approved recommendations from the regional offices.''
If the tribes that opposed this transaction had read the law, they would have had no need to pay millions to lawyers, the Democratic National Committee and consultants to make their case. For all practical purposes, the application was dead on arrival in Washington.
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US 8099220 B2 Abstract A powertrain control includes monitoring map preview information, determining a road gradient factor based upon the map preview information, and adapting a transmission shift schedule based upon the road gradient factor.
Claims(28) 1. Method of operating a powertrain of a vehicle including an electromechanical transmission having selectively operable clutches engaging torque from an engine to a drivetrain through a plurality of selectable gear states according to a default transmission shift schedule, comprising:
monitoring map preview information;
determining a road gradient factor based upon said map preview information; and
modifying said default transmission shift schedule based upon said road gradient factor.
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17. Method of operating a powertrain of a vehicle including an electromechanical transmission having selectively operable clutches engaging torque from an engine to a drivetrain through a plurality of selectable gear states according to a default transmission shift schedule, comprising:
monitoring map preview information comprising GPS location data in coordination with a digital map through a window of route analysis;
determining a road gradient factor based upon said map preview information; and
modifying said default transmission shift schedule based upon said road gradient factor, wherein said modifying comprises increasing a vehicle speed required to indicate an up shift event for a particular foot pedal position.
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22. Apparatus for operating a powertrain of a vehicle including an electromechanical transmission having selectively operable clutches engaging torque from an engine to a drivetrain through a plurality of selectable gear states according to a default transmission shift schedule, comprising:
a vehicle location device programmed to determine vehicle location in relation to a digital map and to generate a road gradient factor based upon said vehicle location device and said digital map; and
a transmission control module in communication with said vehicle location device and programmed to modify said default transmission shift schedule based upon said road gradient factor.
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Description This disclosure is related to transmission control in a motor vehicle. The statements in this section merely provide background information related to the present disclosure and may not constitute prior art. Transmissions are devices well known in the art comprising means to convert torque from one or more spinning shafts into torque on one or more spinning shafts. Transmissions can redirect torque in multiple directions depending upon the transmission configuration. Transmissions can reverse shaft spinning direction, and transmissions can include a gear reduction factor, transforming one shaft speed and torque to another shaft speed and torque by means well known in the art. Transmissions can utilize discrete gear states to accomplish the various torque transmission and conversion functions required. Such transmissions use clutches, brakes or other torque transfer devices (hereafter clutches) to engage and disengage various transmission members in order to shift between gear states. Transmission shifts usually include a disengagement of a first clutch, interrupting the torque delivered through the transmission, and then an engagement of a second clutch, reestablishing the torque delivered through the transmission. Through transmission shifts, an input torque and shaft speed fixed within a certain range can perform a wide variety of functions. For instance, in a motor vehicle comprising an internal combustion engine, the engine supplies a torque and a shaft speed within a certain range of engine operation. A transmission in a low gear with a high gear reduction ratio can be utilized to launch a vehicle from a stopped position, with the engine shaft speed being reduced by the high gear ratio to an output shaft with a lower shaft speed. However, in the conversion, the torque of the output shaft is significantly higher than the torque of the engine shaft, facilitating a high propelling force needed to move an initially stopped vehicle. As the vehicle begins to move, the output shaft, coupled to the wheels of the vehicle, gains speed. The engine connected through the transmission to the output shaft at a fixed gear ratio can only impart so much speed to the output shaft at the low gear ratio, but by shifting gear state within the transmission to a gear state with a lower gear reduction ratio, the engine shaft can continue to accelerate the output shaft to greater speeds. One having ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that such transmission shifts can be used to up shift and down shift, accomplishing a wide variety of driving functions. Additionally, a vehicle with a hybrid drive powertrain, comprising two or more potential sources of input torque, for instance an engine and an electric machine receiving energy from an energy storage device such as a battery, can utilize a transmission to transmit torque in various directions between the various components of the hybrid drive powertrain. For instance, an electric machine can operate to receive torque from the transmission to provide energy to the energy storage device, may also impart torque to the transmission to assist in propelling the vehicle. Transmission shifts are necessary to accomplish the intended functions of the transmission, changing from one gear state to another in order to transmit torque as required. However, as described above, transmission shifts may include an interruption to the torque provided through the transmission. Such an interruption of torque creates an interruption in the function being served by the torque. In a motor vehicle, wherein the output torque can be used to propel or accelerate the vehicle, an interruption to the torque in the output shaft may result in a rapid and perceptible change in acceleration or jerk. Such interruptions in torque and the accompanying changes in acceleration may result in undesirable drivability. Additionally, the engine continues to turn through the interruption in torque, thereby consuming fuel without producing any output torque, and there are additional efficiency losses resulting from a transmission shift associated with engaging and disengaging associated clutches, both resulting in lower overall fuel efficiency for the vehicle. While transmission shifts are often necessary based upon operation of the vehicle, circumstances can sometimes arise where a transmission shift, may be unnecessary. One instance impacting the necessity of transmission shifts includes an upcoming slowing of the vehicle by the operator. Electronic means of tracking vehicle position and coordinating vehicle position with geographic, road, traffic, or other information are known in the art. Exemplary accessible electronic means to accomplish such data acquisition includes global position systems (GPS) in coordination with electronic maps, digital map software using means to track the movement of the vehicle, Internet-based wireless-accessible data processing, vehicle to vehicle communications, and vehicle to infrastructure communications and other remote computing resources. Information from such means include, for example: road classification, such as highway, local road, parking lot, gravel road, etc.; speed limits for various stretches of road; traffic conditions for various stretches of road, including real-time evaluations of congestion, signals sent from cooperating vehicles experiencing traffic, analysis of cellular phone patterns in other cars, and predictions based upon likely rush hour traffic or sporting event traffic; road slopes; road curvature; location and status of traffic lights, signals, construction zone markers, speed bumps, or other traffic direction indicators impacting vehicular travel; existence or lack of features likely to impact travel along a certain stretch of road, such as exit ramps or truck weigh stations; and analysis of vehicle or specific operator driving patterns, habits, registered schedules, electronic planner calendars, or other predictive measures. Additionally, likely routes of travel can be estimated based upon, for example, operator entered destinations, computerized analysis of driver habits and patterns. A powertrain of a vehicle includes an electromechanical transmission, having selectively operable clutches engaging torque from the engine to a drivetrain through a plurality of selectable gear states according to a transmission shift schedule. A powertrain control includes monitoring map preview information, determining a road gradient factor based upon the map preview information, and adapting the transmission shift schedule based upon the road gradient factor. One or more embodiments will now be described, by way of example, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which: Referring now to the drawings, wherein the showings are for the purpose of illustrating certain exemplary embodiments only and not for the purpose of limiting the same, The effect of output torque upon the driveline is a function of the operational conditions of the vehicle and the road environment on which the vehicle is operating. The magnitude of the output torque determines the magnitude of a propelling force upon the vehicle. As will be appreciated by one having ordinary skill in the art, the velocity and acceleration of an object are a result of the summation of forces acting upon the object. An object with balanced forces will not experience acceleration (including deceleration, or acceleration in a negative direction). An object with unbalanced forces will accelerate in the direction dictated by the larger force. In addition to propelling force applied by the output torque, a number of other forces act upon a vehicle, including gravitational force, drag force, and frictional forces. In accordance with the present disclosure, a method is utilized to predict vehicle travel including the vehicle's route and speed through the route, and in combination with other factors, for instance road curvature or traffic light status, a prediction can be made regarding preferred gear state settings within the transmission through the route. These preferred gear state predictions can be used to evaluate changes commanded of the transmission by normal transmission control strategies throughout the route and modifying those commanded changes based upon the predictions. Such a prediction of preferred gear states can be made statically, for instance, by determining a maximum severity of an upcoming curve in the road and reacting by estimating a preferred gear state for the vehicle through that curve. Additionally, such a prediction can be made in real-time, for instance, if an otherwise unremarkable route changes to indicate congested traffic ahead likely to force a vehicle slow-down. In such an instance, preference can be indicated to maintain the current gear state in response to the perceived congested traffic instead of performing an up shift according to commands driven by transmission sensors. Also, such a prediction can be made on the basis of probabilities, for example, a traffic light in a busy area can be monitored on the basis of other cooperating vehicles on the same road. In this example, if other vehicles reporting route data show that the light being approached has been green for a long time, the odds of an upcoming stop increase. As described above in relation to an expected stop, a factor can be tabulated utilizing the probability that the light signal being approached is about to turn red, and a transmission shift schedule can be adapted based upon that factor. In this way, information regarding the surroundings of the vehicle can be utilized to preferentially modify the execution of transmission shifts. GPS location and digital map technology provide for accurate estimation of vehicle location with respect to road geometry. Additionally, digital maps are available with accurate details regarding road geometry, such as road curvature and road slope. As a result, vehicles equipped with such electronic means can include algorithms to analyze road curvature and road slope to generate a road gradient factor. In the context of an algorithm useful to adapt transmission shift commands and as described above in terms of unnecessary up shifts in a vehicle about to slow down, this road gradient factor can take many embodiments, quantifying the degree to which a road through a length, environmental factors such as weather or time of day indicating ambient light levels, road surface, etc. One embodiment includes determining a maximum curvature of the road through a window of route analysis, for example a fixed distance in front of the vehicle or based upon a look ahead time of travel. One embodiment rates curvature through an algorithm as an integer value road gradient factor, with positive values indicating a turn to the left and negative values indicating a turn to the right, and wherein greater magnitudes of integers correspond to more drastic turns in the road. The road gradient factor generated in this exemplary embodiment can be utilized to adapt a transmission shift schedule, limiting up shifts based upon the magnitude of the integer value, in anticipation of the vehicle slowing to navigate the curved road or requiring acceleration torque through the curve. The road curvature or any other relevant factor describing likely upcoming road conditions can be analyzed as described above through a window of analysis. As an alternative, and depending upon how many details are available regarding the predicted route of the vehicle, shift scheduling may be planned or modified throughout the route based upon GPS and map data available for the route. Predicted routes can be estimated or determined, for example, by analyzing past driving patterns or designated destinations by the operator. Another embodiment includes determining a maximum slope of the road through a window of route analysis. Either an uphill or downhill slope in excess of a certain thresholds is likely to inhibit higher speed demands by the operator. An uphill slope and the effect of the weight of the vehicle on the slope make acceleration difficult. Additionally, additional torque required to maintain vehicle speeds on an uphill slope frequently create a transmission command to a lower gear. For either of these reasons, shifting to a higher gear at the approach of a substantial uphill slope may be desirable. Conversely, an operator frequently does not want an excessive increase in speed when traveling on a substantial downhill slope. Methods are known in the art to utilize lower gear settings to effect engine braking to maintain speed or reduce acceleration of the vehicle despite a downhill slope. Shifting to a higher gear at the approach of a substantial downhill slope may reduce engine braking and may not be desirable. One embodiment rates road slope through an algorithm as an integer value road gradient factor, with positive values indicating an uphill slope and negative values indicating a downhill slope, and wherein greater magnitudes of integers correspond to greater road grades. The road gradient factor generated in this exemplary embodiment can be utilized to adapt transmission shift schedules, limiting up shifts based upon the magnitude of the integer value, in anticipation of the vehicle slowing to navigate the curved road. The road gradient factor positive and negative integers may be applied similarly, reacting only to the magnitude of the integer. Alternatively, different thresholds or criteria can be used to judge positive and negative values differently, reflecting differences in the ways that a vehicle reacts to uphill and downhill slopes. Alternatively, the integer values can be determined under different criteria, for instance with a 2% uphill grade being designated a plus two and with a 2% downhill grade being designated a minus five. The road gradient factor determined as a result of road slope can be used to forestall a shift to a higher gear in isolation this way. Alternatively, the road gradient factor can be used in combination with a more complex algorithm projecting the eventual gear selection in the upcoming slope and prepare the vehicle in advance for that gear selection. Alternatively, road slope and road curvature can be utilized in unison, with a mild slope and a mild curve combining to create a more significant road gradient factor. While these exemplary embodiments, utilizing road curvature and road slope, are given to explain how GPS location and digital map technology can be used to accomplish the transmission shift override function described herein, the disclosure is not intended to be limited to these particular embodiments. The methods described above utilize integer values to describe the road ahead of the vehicle. The exemplary use of descriptions utilizing integers has a benefit of simplicity in using these descriptive values in the control of the transmission. However, it will be appreciated by one having ordinary skill in the art that scalar, decimal numbers can be used with similar or equivalent effect. The disclosure has described certain preferred embodiments and modifications thereto. Further modifications and alterations may occur to others upon reading and understanding the specification. Therefore, it is intended that the disclosure not be limited to the particular embodiment(s) disclosed as the best mode contemplated for carrying out this disclosure, but that the disclosure will include all embodiments falling within the scope of the appended claims. Patent Citations
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The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame has dropped its nomination of Steve Asmussen after the New York State Gaming Commission announced Thursday it would investigate him and barn employees for drugging and abusing injured horses at Saratoga Race Course and Churchill Downs. The racing museum's hall of fame recently nominated Asmussen as […]
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Horse trainer accused of cruelty
State regulators launched an investigation into allegations that a top thoroughbred horse trainer and his assistant mistreated horses at Saratoga Race Course and another track from April through August of last year. The New York State Gaming Commission will review about seven hours of video taken by a member of People for the Ethical Treatment […]
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Racino turns 10
Saratoga Casino and Raceway, which is applying for a state casino license, turns 10 on Tuesday. The facility was born nearly 75 years ago as a harness track, and opened its doors as a racino with 1,300 video lottery terminals on Jan. 28, 2004. To celebrate its 10th birthday, the facility is planning a week-long […]
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Richard Pryor's daughter at Vapor
Actress Rain Pryor, the daughter of comedy legend Richard Pryor, will perform a night of laughs at the Saratoga Casino and Raceway's Vapor nightclub at 7 p.m. Oct. 19. If she's half as good as her groundbreaking father, it should be a great show! Rain Pryor comes to the Capital Region for one night with […]
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The Horse Expo-Farm Aid connection
This year's Saratoga Horse Expo will piggyback on the sold-out Farm Aid concert at Saratoga Performing Arts Center, organizer Mick Rodgers said. The 2013 equestrian production at Saratoga Race Course takes place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 21 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 22. The opening day of the expo, of […]
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Saratoga 2013: By the numbers
Exhale. The city of Saratoga Springs, New York Racing Association and the Saratoga 150 Committee threw a heckuva party that lasted most of the summer in Saratoga Springs. What will you remember most? For me, it was probably the Floral Fete and Travers Day. Tremendous weather, great crowds. Saratoga Springs and its historic racetrack received […]
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Toast to Saratoga canceled
That idea was short-lived. The New York Racing Association just released a statement saying fans will not walk onto the main dirt track of Saratoga Race Course at the end of Sunday's card for a big picture commemorating 150 years of racing. I reported the plans a few hours ago on this blog, but things […]
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150: Last weekend
It's the dying days of August in Saratoga Springs, a time when track life winds down, political season starts heating up and parents scramble for back to school supplies. But there's still some fun to be had at the racetrack this weekend – some final sesquicentennial events and a few giveaways. Friday is twilight racing […]
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Horse races for a cause
A volunteer organization that founded a children's orphanage in a destitute part of Africa will benefit from the expected debut of a two-year-old filly at Saratoga Race Course on Friday. Martin Hellwig and Neal Galvin of Saratoga Springs entered their horse, Afuwa, in Friday's fourth race, a $70,000 contest for maidens (see below). The owners […]
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Bugler's alleged BAC
A popular bugler at Saratoga Race Course will appear in Saratoga Springs City Court Tuesday to face charges he was driving with a blood alcohol content of .15 percent, according to authorities and court records. City police arrested Sam Grossman on Ballston Avenue around 1:30 a.m. Saturday – the morning of the Travers Stakes – […]
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That'll never fly on a geared Endo One thing that's worth checking is not only for scale accuracy, but for survival. The moments of some of these old kits owed more to the length of a 36" sheet of balsa than anything else. Tom Hunt's Pica Spitfire was a lot touchious in pitch - tracked down to the scale sized tailplane being several inches too close to the wing, due to that 36" rule above. It was short of the scale position, never mind a good flying position These older kits are diabolic - I have a real cute Sig Smith Miniplane bipe that has basically got two fuselage frames, one inside the other, and the spars have been moved away from the interplane strut positions - this leaves the struts mounted to unsupported ribs. The model would make a lovely 16 cell ship, based on size, but only by propping up the cowl and making another framework behind it. Find a kit collector, peddle off your antique, buy the new TF kit plus spare mouldings, use it as templates and then peddle that off at the next bring and buy. |
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