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The Prandtl number is a dimensionless number, named after the German physicist Ludwig Prandtl, defined as the ratio of momentum diffusivity (kinematic viscosity) to thermal diffusivity. That is, the Prandtl number is given as:
- : kinematic viscosity, , (SI units : m2/s)
- : thermal diffusivity, , (SI units : m2/s)
- : dynamic viscosity, (SI units : Pa s = N s/m2)
- : thermal conductivity, (SI units : W/(m K) )
- : specific heat, (SI units : J/(kg K) )
- : density, (SI units : kg/m3 ).
Note that whereas the Reynolds number and Grashof number are subscripted with a length scale variable, the Prandtl number contains no such length scale in its definition and is dependent only on the fluid and the fluid state. As such, the Prandtl number is often found in property tables alongside other properties such as viscosity and thermal conductivity.
Typical values for are:
- around 0.015 for mercury
- around 0.16-0.7 for mixtures of noble gases or noble gases with hydrogen
- around 0.7-0.8 for air and many other gases,
- between 4 and 5 for R-12 refrigerant
- around 7 for water (At 20 degrees Celsius)
- 13.4 and 7.2 for seawater (At 0 degrees Celsius and 20 degrees Celsius respectively)
- between 100 and 40,000 for engine oil
- around 1×1025 for Earth's mantle.
( means thermal diffusivity dominates),( means momentum diffusivity dominates)
For mercury, heat conduction is very effective compared to convection: thermal diffusivity is dominant. For engine oil, convection is very effective in transferring energy from an area, compared to pure conduction: momentum diffusivity is dominant.
In heat transfer problems, the Prandtl number controls the relative thickness of the momentum and thermal boundary layers. When Pr is small, it means that the heat diffuses quickly compared to the velocity (momentum). This means that for liquid metals the thickness of the thermal boundary layer is much bigger than the velocity boundary layer.
The mass transfer analog of the Prandtl number is the Schmidt number.
See also[edit]
- White, F. M. (2006). Viscous Fluid Flow (3rd. ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill. ISBN 0-07-240231-8.


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May 11, 2012
Today, Friday, May 11, 2012, I officially earned my Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering. So, as part of my last post, I'd like to share the Commencement address I delivered this afternoon as well as introduce the newest College of Engineering blogger. Typically, I greet Jaclyn Navara with an enthusiastic, not to mention loud, "Heyyy Jack-ayyyyy!" as coined by a much beloved West Point Tau Bate, but when required we're all business. You see, Jackie is the incoming President of Tau Beta Pi, the Engineering Honor Society. So, although we're no play when duty calls, I consider Jackie a wonderful friend and I promise you'll be in great hands starting in September! Now with that, please enjoy my Commencement address and have a splendid summer!
College – It's been enlightening, messy, confusing, exhilarating, dreadful, invigorating, overwhelming, fascinating, agonizing, romantic, and exquisite, all rolled up into one. But today, college is none of the above. It's done. We've made the marks, sweat the blood, shed the tears, and, through it all, travelled down surprisingly difficult paths with the most incredible friends we'll ever have. In the end, I think we'd all agree that every second of late night cramming was well worth the crisp slips of paper we'll receive in just a few minutes. In fact, now that finals are over and problem sets aren't even a blip on our radar, I'd say our time together at Rowan has been rich, satisfying, and deeply rewarding.
Travel bug Miriam Beard once said, "Travel is more than the seeing of sights; it is a change that goes on, deep and permanent, in the ideas of living." Education, like travel, is more than just attending classes. Meant to empower and enlighten eager young minds, our college experience has enabled us to explore our interests and make use of our talents together. Hard-working and dedicated students, each of us is here today because we've pushed each other to achieve academic excellence. With the support of our families, friends, and professors, we've conquered top-notch engineering curricula, and, perhaps in just a few short weeks, we'll be immersing ourselves in exciting new educational environments. Whether our studies have culminated with a delightfully decadent job offer or an invitation to dive deeper into the topsy turvy world of academia, we're all chasing the same dream: making our mark on the world.
Just four short years ago, we entered college with the goal of one day embracing fulfilling life work while engaging our passions. Though each of us has our own personalized definition of "fulfilling life work" as well as unique passions, we've learned success in engineering depends on nurturing a lifelong love of learning as well as creativity, insight, and entrepreneurial appetite. We've also learned you really can't survive engineering alone.
When we leave this ceremony today, I'm confident we'll all embrace successful careers in many dynamic fields. But just like we've learned during our time here at Rowan, our most memorable experiences won't be our experiences crunching numbers, they'll be the cherished experiences that have enriched our relationships with the people we love. Sure, problem sets and research papers were handy tools for assessing our intellectual growth, but the real value of our college experience was finding an outlet for exploring our passions integrated with a few well played shenanigans along the way. If we're not using it on a daily basis, we're gonna forget all about process fluid transport, digital signal processing, surveying, and networks. As Dr. Savelski says, we'll drop that corn. What we're not gonna drop is the time we wore newspaper hats to materials science, doing good things with Dr. Schmaz, getting kicked out of Rowan Hall by the student patrol every night, and slaving over compressors for mech design. So as we move forward, let's never forget why we're passionate about engineering and the people who helped us nurture that passion.
After all, as Kurt Vonnegut once said, "What should young people do with their lives today? Many things, obviously, but the most daring thing is to create stable communities in which the terrible disease of loneliness can be cured." We're all creative, insightful, and entrepreneurial individuals. After college, I'm sure we'll all contribute to solving the energy crisis, finding a cure for cancer, and improving our nation's infrastructure. What I hope is that we'll all continue contributing to each other's happiness. We did it, everyone. We graduated!
Brighid Burgin
I'm almost a real engineer…!
March 20, 2012
As a kid, Pinocchio was not my favorite Disney movie. I mean really, between turning into a donkey and getting eaten by a whale, Pinocchio and I not only had nothing in common, I didn't want to have anything in common with that creepy little puppet. Now, fast forward to this year's spring break and the conclusion of my final semester at Rowan, and I completely understand how that splinter of a boy felt at the end of that timeless Disney flick. With just 51 days left before I become a real engineer, I understand how Pinocchio felt when he was oh so close to becoming a real boy.
Fifty one. Cinquenta y uno. Just 51 short and sweet, yet agonizing, days stand between me and commencement. Of course, I still need to pass the fundamentals of engineering exam and design a chemical plant to produce 30,000 tons of tetrahydrofuran a year, but no sweat. I'm just two quick hurdles away from diploma time.
Hurdle 1 – Fundamentals of Engineering Exam: The FE exam is usually the first step leading to professional engineering licensure. It's a killer eight hour exam designed to test the mastery of general and major specific engineering knowledge of students close to finishing an undergraduate engineering degree. Yes, the day of April 14th is gonna be a rough one.
Hurdle 2 –Plant design: Each major at Rowan puts their own spin on the classic concept of a capstone engineering project. For chemical engineers, we spend the spring semester designing a chemical production plant. Between biomaterials, quantitative analysis, and our other senior courses, we're busting our butts creating process flow diagrams, material balances, ASPEN simulations, equipment lists, safety assessments, and sustainability reviews. We're running with scissors and it's awesome.
Fortunately, in between the FE exam, plant design, and pomp and circumstance, I've got a few fun-filled hours ahead. Tops on the list are staying up all night alongside my engineering girl friends as captain of the Society of Women Engineers' Relay for Life team, catching West Side Story at the Academy of Music with a very special someone, dancing the night away at the College of Engineering Semi-Formal, and finally, getting roasted at the chemE class of 2012's senior banquet.
As I look back and forward, I'd do it all again. Thank you Rowan and look out world!
Brighid Burgin
Minors, concentrations, and choices, oh my!!
February 19, 2012
The Rowan engineering curricula is, as I'm sure you can imagine, rigorous. With a focus on technical excellence, communication skills, and a well-rounded general education, Rowan engineering makes fitting a little something extra into an already jam-packed program quite a feat. Squeezing in a minor or concentration is not, however, impossible. In fact, it's fantastically apropos.
Mathematics, science, and computer science courses are perceptibly linked to engineering. It's no surprise then that countless engineering students at Rowan pursue minors in subjects including, but certainly not limited to, chemistry, physics, mathematics, computer science, etc. What you might not guess, however, is that within our own beloved College of Engineering, students can also pursue minors in electrical & computer engineering and mechanical engineering. We also have the option of pursuing concentrations in up-and-coming engineering fields such as bioengineering and systems engineering. But, as always, that's not all.
Amongst my friends at Rowan, I know chemical engineering majors pursuing double majoring in music and Spanish as well as countless engineering students pursuing minors and concentrations in anything and everything from international studies to dance. We are, after all, rather complicated creatures… why shouldn't we study everything we love?
Brighid Burgin
The most elegant equation
January 30, 2012
Contrary to popular belief, engineers are more than just steam table toting, circuit board building, tensile strength testing brainiacs. Sure, as engineering students we hope to possess enough technical expertise to make your head spin, but we also hope we'll be mind-blowingly successful businesspersons, spokespeople, and maybe, just maybe, CEOs. So, since we're not business majors, how do we acquire the skills necessary to charm the boss, close the deal, and rule the board room? That's an easy one… extracurricular engineering activities.
As an example, let's look at Rowan Engineers Without Borders (EWB). Long story short, we work hand-in-hand with communities in El Salvador and The Gambia to improve quality of life by implementing sustainable engineering solutions. Personally, I've worked on EWB's clean water project in El Salvador since the second semester of my freshman year. With four amazing years under my belt, I'm definitely more business savvy than I was before my EWB adventures. In fact, I'm happy to say this past week has been a testament to the business savvy of Rowan engineering students.
Thursday night, Rowan EWB presented our recent activities to South Jersey's chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers. On Friday, we received several emails from local engineers who attended our presentation. My favorite comment came from an engineer with 12 years of professional experience. This inspiration to our members stated, "I attended your presentation to the SJ ASCE yesterday and I just wanted to tell you how impressed I was with the whole group of you… I wish I had nearly as much confidence to speak in front a crowd. Your experience with EWB is going to serve you all very well in your lives." A past President of ASCE engineer emailed us, "The energy and creativity you bring to these projects as well as your technical skills help solve critical problems. The people in La Ceiba and The Gambia are much better off due to your efforts. And, the benefits are for you as well because you'll take the lessons learned on these projects and apply your experience to problem solving throughout your future engineering careers."
Evidence not only to the exemplary communication skills Rowan engineering majors develop, Thursday night also showed we've learned a bit about business. In response to our new "adopt-a-filter" program in which individuals, families, and businesses can contribute $75 to construct one biosand filter for a household in La Ceiba, El Salvador, one donor wrote, "… after all your hard work, research, and experiments… I love that if we donate $75, a family gets clean water. It's simple. $75 = clean water. What an amazing concept."
As mentioned earlier, Rowan engineers are more than just book smart, we're business savvy and worldly wise. We're thrilled that our elegant little equation struck the fancy of a local engineer. We're also thrilled that our experiences with EWB are setting us up not just to launch successful engineering careers, but to make a difference beyond the walls of Rowan Hall. So, to the countless professors, professional mentors, donors, family members, study buddies, friends, and significant others who support us budding engineers, thank you and please continue to help us make our dream of serving others around the world a reality.
Brighid Burgin
Redefining romance
January 10, 2012
Ray Bradbury, a science fiction dreamer dripping with brilliance and charm, wrote, "The best scientist is open to experience and begins with romance – the idea that anything is possible."
Within the classrooms and labs at Rowan, science and engineering majors are no strangers to the concept of romance as it parallels with creativity. Entering my final semester of college, I realize, much to my delight, engineers are also no strangers to the more traditional concept of romance. In fact, some engineers are, to say the least, remarkable romantics.
So, here's a bouquet of Rowan engineering romances budding over winter break. Some are more traditional while others are a tad eccentric, but all have delivered happiness to the engineering friends I've come to know and love these past four years. Thankfully, I know the romance is only just beginning.
- One long-legged diva romanced by a black diamond ski trail
- One giggly girlfriend (finally!) engaged at Rockefeller Center
- One high school romance lovingly rekindled
- One set of high school sweethearts diving headfirst into graduate school
- One engineering catch romanced into the joy of playing the field
- One set of college sweethearts romancing their way into killer jobs
- One fantastic friend divinely romanced into an Ivy league PhD program
- One pair of professors wooed by the silky strings of the All South Jersey High School Orchestra at Pfleeger Hall
- One unsuspecting romantic swept off her feet by a dashingly persistent cadet
And, of course, last but not least, one new set of Rowan recruits romanced into engineering (and, between you and me, you haven't got a clue how much romance you have in store…)
Brighid Burgin
MechEs mean business
December 14, 2011
Mechanical engineering blows my mind. I mean seriously, the mechEs chuck pumpkins every fall, build and race a baja race car every spring, and somehow still manage to study thermodynamics, mechanical design, heat transfer, vibrations, electronics, fluid mechanics… you get the idea.
Often considered the broadest of engineering disciplines, mechanical engineers work magic with machines, structures, devices, mechanical systems, and energy conversion systems. Embracing coursework from all branches of mathematics, physics, chemistry, and the engineering sciences, Rowan's mechE students are experts on problem solving and engineering design. Plus, the mechanical engineering department is extremely proud of its extensive manufacturing facilities which enable students to build whatever they design.
So, if you're interested in solid mechanics, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and mechanical design, then mechanical engineering at Rowan is the major for you.
*Special thanks to the senior mechE girls for helping me with this post!
Brighid Burgin
Angry birds, you're goin' down
December 7, 2011
Truth be told, if there's one department here at Rowan that still boggles my mind, it's the electrical and computer engineering department. Electronic and programming wizzes, the ECEs spend countless hours using their computer science and electrical engineering skills to design and build anything from radio receivers to virtual environments. Not to mention that every electrical and computer engineering major I've met here at Rowan is one of the most innovative and intelligent engineers around.
Spanning electrical engineering topics, like telecommunications and energy, to computer engineering topics, like computer hardware and software design, the electrical and computer engineering curriculum takes a hands-on, minds-on approach to engineering education. Whether embracing the challenges of electromagnetics or digital signal processing, data structures or nanotechnology, Rowan ECEs are constantly pushing the engineering envelope. Plus, Rowan's student chapter of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) hosts the best Halo and Super Smash Bros tournaments ever! Not to mention Rowan IEEE participates each year in the Student Activities Conference, dominating the micromouse competition and winning first place in project showcase two years running. Last, but certainly not least, a few ambitious seniors are starting an IEEE automation and robotics society here at Rowan. Not too shabby, huh?
So, if you can't get enough of artificial intelligence, information technology, robotics and control systems, electronics or any other slew of tech savvy topics, studying electrical and computer engineering here at Rowan could be your cup of tea! I mean, really, who doesn't want to invent the next show-stopping iPhone app? Angry birds, you're goin' down.
*Special thanks to a few supportive electrical and computer engineering seniors for helping this "wannabe ECE" with her blog!
Brighid Burgin
Hard hats and steel-toed… heels?
November 26, 2011
As President of Engineers Without Borders, I consider myself a happily adopted child of the civil and environmental engineering department here at Rowan. And let me tell you, that's an honor. Mastering infrastructure and energy all while protecting the environment, Rowan's civil and environmental engineering students are the cream of the crop.
Long story short, civil and environmental engineering is one of the oldest engineering disciplines. For centuries civEs have designed and supervised the construction of our roads, bridges, buildings, irrigation systems, wastewater treatment facilities, housing developments, pretty much anything and everything you can imagine. Today, with the word "sustainability" on the tip of every engineer's tongue, civil and environmental engineers are busy designing energy efficient buildings and wind and solar farms. Plus, here at Rowan, you can lose yourself in any number of extracurricular activities sponsored by the civil and environmental engineering department, including our Engineers Without Borders projects in El Salvador and The Gambia as well as the infamous steel bridge and concrete canoe competitions.
So, if you're interested in saving the world as an environmental, structural, geotechnical, water resources or transportation engineer, Rowan's civil and environmental department might just be your academic soul mate. After all, if you love physics and mathematics, what could be better than sporting a super sexy hard hat and steel toed boots (or heels!) while managing one of the nation's, or maybe even one of the world's, top infrastructure construction sites as a proud Rowan alum?
*Special thanks to the civil and environmental engineering juniors and seniors for helping this "honorary civE" with her blog!
Brighid Burgin
Do you believe in magic?
October 24, 2011
Believe or not, after three challenging and rewarding years, I'm a senior chemical engineering major and the world of chemical engineering is still magic!
But seriously folks, chemical engineering, in as few words as possible, is applying chemistry, mathematics and the natural sciences for large-scale production of a wide variety of products. From fuels, petrochemicals, plastics and polymers to pharmaceuticals, consumer goods, food products, and advanced materials… you name it, we chemical engineers make it and make it better!
Continually ranked among the nation's top chemical engineering programs, Rowan's chemE department is one of a kind. Whether falling in love with drug delivery research while working on a hands-on research clinic or finding yourself knee deep in high bay hijinks while working on a unit operations experiment, there's a special niche in our department for everyone. And guess what? Our professors and US News and World Report agree that little old Rowan is aptly ranked the second best chemical engineering program at a university with a primary focus on undergraduate education in the 2011 "U.S.News & World Report's" America's Best Colleges.
So, if you love chemistry and mathematics and see yourself diving into bioengineering, environmental engineering, food and beverage processing, petroleum and natural gas, alternative energy, polymers/materials, process control or any of the other countless chemical engineering specialties, then studying chemical engineering at Rowan is an excellent fit for you!
Brighid Burgin
To be or not to be…
October 15, 2011
… a chemical, civil and environmental, computer and electrical, or mechanical engineering major!?
Okay, so you know you want to be an engineer, but how do you decide which discipline of engineering is right for you, especially when you need to list your top and second choice engineering majors on your application to Rowan? Here's how: doing your homework, figure out what makes each major unique, and then choose the field of engineering that strikes your fancy!
So, over the next few weeks I'll be blogging about each of the engineering majors here at Rowan. From classes you'll take to possible employers, I'll help get you started. And don't worry, I've got chemical engineering covered, but I'll phone a friend when filling you in about civil and environmental, computer and electrical and mechanical engineering. After all, my Rowan friends are the experts!
Brighid Burgin
What makes Rowan's COE tick?
February 28, 2011
Engineering is an art. Sure, we have plenty of equations and theories to help us out, but deep down, we engineering students are quirky, creative people with very diverse passions. On any given day in Rowan Hall, our professors see us dashing off from thermodynamics and electromagnetics courses for rehearsals, games, competitions, you name it. So, what do some of us engineering students do with our free time?
Well, since I've been at Rowan, I've met engineering students who are intramural street hockey champions, EMS heroes, video game junkies, chess monsters, photography experts, varsity athletes, mechanic geniuses, snowboarding masters, and, of course, top-notch students. Honestly, I don't think there's anything we engineers don't do. And don't get me started on our professors. From Shakespeare gurus to basketball fiends, our professors cover all of the bases.
So, when you think of engineering as a constructive art, Rowan's COE is lucky to be home to so many students bringing such diverse life experiences to the drafting table. After all, the quality of what we design, from the definition the problem being solved to the final product's sustainability, is influenced by our experiences, interests, and passions.
Brighid Burgin
Rowan's "Amazing Race"
February 7, 2011
Boston, Massachusetts, Washington, D.C., La Ceiba, El Salvador, Orlando, Florida, Urbana-Champaign, Illinois and in a few weeks, Binghamton, New York and Portland, Maine.
I like to travel. More importantly, I like to travel with friends. And that's exactly what we do in the College of Engineering.
Here at Rowan, engineering professional societies groom notorious jetsetters. At international and regional conferences, Rowan engineering students and professors present our cutting-edge inventions, research, and teaching methods to the world. These conferences and meetings are designed to help us stay current on the latest advances in core and emerging fields of engineering. The breath of these fields range from bioengineering and nanotechnology to process safety and robotics, and includes many topical conferences covering science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). In addition, Rowan students have traveled for concrete canoe and steel bridge competitions as well as Mini-baja races – not that you'd ever catch me behind the wheel of a "Fast and Furious" desert dart careening across the sand!
So, long story short, if you've ever wanted to travel, Rowan's your rolling stone. You never know, but you might just catch the travel bug.
Brighid Burgin
Sun-baked and blistered
January 21, 2011
Sun-baked and blistered, I'm thankful for toilet paper, plumbing, and Ben & Jerry's. More importantly, I'm thankful to be home, where clean water in just a faucet away and parasites aren't even a blip on my radar.
This winter break, I spent ten days building biosand filters in La Ceiba, El Salvador (my second visit to this beautiful nation), working on our Engineers Without Borders (EWB) clean water project. Currently, the residents of La Ceiba drink water collected from shallow, hand dug, household wells and a local river. All of the community's water sources are contaminated with harmful bacteria, leaving community members to suffer chronic illnesses associated with drinking unclean water. Over the 5 year period between 2002 and 2007, the community reported 34 children died as a result of drinking unclean water.
La Ceiba is a beautiful town of dirt roads and brick homes. Brimming with charity and happiness, the residents of La Ceiba warmly welcome us into every home. La Ceiba is, without a doubt, a community thankful for the blessing of clean water.
Our EWB clean water project in La Ceiba is just one example of how Rowan students bring sustainable engineering solutions to communities around the world. Rowan EWB hosts projects in El Salvador, The Gambia, and throughout South Jersey, empowering communities to achieve a higher quality of life. We are thankful for the opportunity to share ourselves with the people of La Ceiba. We are thankful for the College of Engineering's continuous encouragement to design and implement sustainable engineering solutions to real life problems. And above all else, we are thankful that each year our organization welcomes bright young engineers into our international family, ensuring the success of the hands-on, multilingual engineering experiences that have changed our lives forever.
Brighid Burgin
Let's talk turkey…
December 5, 2010
Nothing is better than a hands-on learning experience… except a hands-on engineering learning experience involving a home cooked Thanksgiving feast!
So please, allow me to talk some turkey and debunk two common engineering myths in one shot – yes, engineers do have fun and, yes, engineers do eat! Granted, sometimes we do spend long, frustrating hours in Rowan Hall and sometimes we do scrounge for food when tempting treats are left over from an event held in the Atrium, but I promise that on at least one day of the year we feast in honor of our success as engineers!
Long story short, each year the Chemical Engineering Department conducts a Thanksgiving lab where we look at the heat transfer of a turkey. We also check out the differences in heat transfer of a boiling potato, a potato baking in a natural convection oven, and a potato baking in a forced convection oven. All in all, we follow up what we've been learning during the semester with a delicious experiment. Oh, and if anyone has a heat transfer test involving stuffing, you know where to find us.
And yes, we all chow down together in the student study lounge.
Brighid Burgin
Bacteria under a microscope
November 22, 2010
Let's be honest, interviews make us squirm just like bacteria under a microscope, especially at the end of the interview when we're asked if we have any questions for the interviewer. So how can we avoid that sinking feeling in our stomachs as we scramble for questions to ask a potential employer? By preparing a few questions ahead of time! For example, we can ask…
What is a typical career path for an engineer in your company?
How is a career with your company better than with your competition?
What do you enjoy most about your job and working for this company?
Is your company involved in the community surrounding your operations? How so?
Is your company environmentally conscious? How so?
Does your company encourage further education, help pay for, or allow flexible work schedules to accommodate those continuing their education or have family commitments?
What are some of the qualities and skills you are looking for in the perfect candidate?
What are some of the assignments I can expect?
Are assignments team-oriented, hands-on learning opportunities?
What characteristics do successful employees in this company share?
Finally, if you really want to be bold, you can always include, "Show me the money!" but I wouldn't recommend it. Well, at least not on the first interview.
Brighid Burgin
Workshops, career fairs, and travel, oh my!
October 30, 2010
Trust me, packing is a lot less painful when you're prepping for an awesome trip. Can you think of a more exciting travel destination than Orlando, Florida, home of Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, and to my delight, the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) National Conference 2010? In a nut shell, WE10 is the largest gathering of women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. During the first weekend in November, seven other Rowan engineers and I will be hopping on a plane and flying off to Orlando for this exhilarating event.
Adding to the already high energy of the conference, this event offers unparalleled opportunities for inspiration. Throughout the conference, like at other professional engineering conferences held throughout the country, students and professionals will experience numerous unique career-shaping opportunities. From career fairs including representatives from the nation's top ten engineering companies to workshops detailing everything from balancing life and career to how to prepare for graduate studies, this year's SWE National Conference promises to be an electrifying event.
Besides, I might even make it over to Harry Potter World!
Brighid Burgin
This one time…
October 16, 2010
This one time, at Rowan, I rode a dinosaur. Pretty cool, huh?
I think it's safe to assume that if you're considering engineering at Rowan, you've probably heard of the South Jersey Technology Park (SJTP). Conveniently located off of Route 55, Rowan's SJTP brings together promising entrepreneurs, technology business leaders, and cutting-edge researchers in one innovative, not to mention beautiful, environment. So, it's no surprise that this little lady and a few of her friends from Engineers Without Borders (EWB) jumped at the opportunity for a meet and greet at the SJTP's after presenting our work in El Salvador and Africa to the American Society of Civil Engineers this past spring.
So, long story short, after detailing our travels and demolishing our dinners, our little EWB gang wandered over to the CAVE. Thanks to a grant from the National Science Foundation, Rowan recently acquired the Cave Automated Virtual Environment (CAVE), an immersive, interactive, and navigable virtual reality room. Adequately describing the technology supporting the CAVE is a task I just can't accomplish, but from my experiences with the CAVE, I know it as a room with screens on three walls and the floor that somehow uses mirrors, projectors, and 3D glasses to simulate a three-dimensional reality.
Of course, the CAVE is constantly updated to simulate different realities, but being your typical science fiction junkie, I choose to experience the virtual reality world of the dinosaurs. And so, during my adventures Rowan, I rode a dinosaur.
My final conclusion: dinosaurs are awesome. And, of course, so is the CAVE.
Brighid Burgin
Exam Prep
September 28, 2010
"Never show up to an exam without a calculator, and make sure the doggone thing works."
With our first exam coming up on Friday, this was clearly an appropriate statement for my professor to make in class this morning. Was it the best recommendation I've ever heard on how to survive engineering exams? Probably not. Was it the funniest? You bet!
With the first round of exams creeping up on us unsuspecting engineering students, I've tried to put together some helpful tips on acing engineering exams.
- Remember your calculator and make sure your calculator has fresh batteries. It's even a good idea to bring extra batteries to the exam. You won't regret being prepared.
- While engineering paper might not be necessary, nearly all engineering professors require exams be completed in pencil. Also, take spare pencils just in case.
- Most professors provide solutions to all homework problems, quizzes, etc., either on BlackBoard or via email. Before the exam, make sure to review the official solutions, and if the exam is open note, make sure you bring all solutions with you. These solutions are well worth a review, as they are a sound engineering resource beyond your textbook and notes. They can give you an idea of exactly what the professor is looking for in terms of a well-presented problem solution.
- Leave early for exams, allowing for potential hold-ups or traffic jams that may make you late to your exam. It's never fun beginning an exam in a frantic rush or with the clock well on its way to expiring.
- It may sound silly, but don't forget to read the instructions and make sure you know exactly what the problem is asking you to do. You don't want to waste time solving for a value you don't need or using incorrect values.
- Engineering exams are not a test of memorization, so cramming the night before won't work. Exams are designed to test your knowledge of engineering principles and your effort throughout the course. Don't worry too much about calculator errors as your professor would rather see a clear, logical solution than a correct numerical value without any assumptions, general equations, or problem sketches.
- Most importantly, get a good night's sleep the night before any exams! Your brain, body and GPA will thank you for it.
Brighid Burgin
College of Engineering Culture
September 18, 2010
Like every social establishment, the College of Engineering has its own culture. Eventually, the ins and outs of that culture are second nature to any engineering student. But, for new students, knocking on a professor's door might seem intimidating and staking out a semi-permanent claim in the Rowan Hall computer lab may seem a tremendous feat.
So, here are my 10 simple rules to quickly embracing the Rowan engineering culture:
- Know when people are selling food in the Rowan Hall atrium. You'll get awfully hungry if you attempt to spend 10 hours without eating. But, if you time things right, you can score some grub by taking advantage of the various engineering organizations that fundraise by selling bagels, pizza, baked goods, pulled pork sandwiches, and everything else you can think of to, you guessed it, other starving engineers.
- Get involved with engineering organizations. Whether it be your discipline-specific organization (ASME, AIChE, IEEE, ASCE, or NJWEA) or a more general organization (SWE, EWB, or Tau Beta Pi), this is a perfect opportunity to meet upperclassman and spend some time with professors. Plus, these organizations host great events and participate in exciting competitions!
- Try your hand at research as early as possible. You might not freshman, but professors are always looking for bright new students to get involved. Even as a freshman you can land a pretty sweet research job, so keep your ears open!
- Visit professors during office hours. Whether you need a bit more explanation on a concept from the day's lecture or you're struggling with a homework problem, put together a few good questions and go visit your professor. They'll not only help you better understand the topic, they'll be impressed by your motivation!
- Organize a study group. Homework is always easier with friends. As long as you can concentrate and won't get distracted, working through practice problems together reinforces understanding and offers new problem-solving perspectives.
- Attend presentations by guest lecturers. The departments within the College of Engineering often have guest presenters discuss new technology, career experiences, etc. Check them out!
- Travel, travel, travel. If you have the opportunity to attend a conference, visit a local manufacturing site, or experience another university through study abroad, take it. You might need to juggle your schedule and plan ahead, but I promise, travel is always worth the effort, especially with the networking opportunities you'll have throughout your trip.
- Give honest feedback. If you think a certain textbook might not be the best available or a course didn't include enough hands-on experience, let the department know through the evaluations at the end of each semester. Your professors will appreciate your input, and the engineers coming up behind you will be very grateful.
- Don't let challenges get you down. I know I've had some times when I felt so overwhelmed, I wondered if I was really cut out for engineering. If you never have this experience, great! But if you do ever need some encouragement, look for support from your friends in study groups and engineering organizations. I promise, someone will be able to work through that problem with you. We're your family, remember? That's what we're here for.
- Give back. Whether you volunteer to introduce local elementary school students to science, engineering, technology, and math, you give a tour to a prospective student, or you sit on a question & answer panel during an open house, share your experiences with others. I'll never forget when Brandon invited me to join his project group in Math for Engineering Analysis I because I don't know anyone else in the class. Be that friend for someone else. Who knows, you might even end up being blog buddies!
Brighid Burgin
"Engineers can't blog."
September 5, 2010
"Engineers can't blog."
Alright, so no one's actually ever told me that, but when I was approached to blog for Rowan's College of Engineering, I immediately thought of the steadfast stereotype that engineers can't write. Of course, this must be because we're calculator-toting, acid/base titrating brainiacs, right?
Not on Rowan's watch!
Seriously, though, what's the point of having some chemE student blog about her life as an aspiring engineer? Hopefully, over the course of my "journalism" experience, I'll give you a glimpse into the energizing, not to mention ever-evolving, engineering experience at Rowan University. I'll sneak you into lectures, whisk you off to conferences, romance you into research, and introduce you to the family.
After all, that's our goal – to one day welcome you into the Rowan University College of Engineering family.
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From the i-view I only got the names of tournaments he listed. Otherwise, didn't understand a word. Maybe our Latvian friends will come to rescue once again
Ernests spoke as if he was sure he'd play the home tie in September against Ukraine, he expressed hope that many fans will come to support him and the team. He was also very proud of Andis and how he won the final match even while his knee was hurting.
Asked about why he chose to play a challenger instead of qualifying for Monte Carlo, he said it was a combination of things - primarily to get match practice, also because it's easier to get points in a challenger than in qualifying, and also because of the ATP ranking rules (if he got any points in Monte-Carlo he wouldn't be able to replace them with higher points he got in a different tournament, or something like that).
Ernests said he'll play Rome Masters qualifying and possibly Madrid qualifying, or maybe a challenger that week, he said he needs to examine the ATP rules closely whether he's allowed to withdraw from qualifying without a penalty. His plan - or wish list - for the clay season is to get at least two wins in every tournament he plays. He says it'll allow him to get into a routine and if he reaches this goal then we can also expect a good result at RG.
Ernests also said that he was happy to play three matches against Hungary, he wanted the match experience. And he wasn't tired at all in the end so he's happy with his physical condition.
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Can I take this moment to toot my own horn? Or maybe at least show you that I'm not just randomly making stuff up?
After Chad Billingsley made his last start, I posted a rather well publicized (surprisingly) analysis of what I thought might have been wrong with him. Well, after yesterday's start, I thought Billingsley, Joe Torre, and Rick Honeycutt had a few interesting comments.
"I pretty much went out and kept it simple," said Billingsley, "instead of trying to be too fine out there. Instead of attacking hitters [previously], I was worried too much about the situation or the count, doing that stuff. Just attack with the four-seam and hammer, and go after them."
The objective evidence seems to back up the point that an adjustment of some sort was indeed made.
The amount of four seam fastballs he threw should jump at you. He did indeed attack hitters with it, and he threw it almost a mile and a half faster than he had been over the course of this season. Personally, I'm still not sure if he should be throwing so many cutters and sliders, but at least he went away from the heavy diet of two seamers.
"He was throwing the ball well, and his pitch count [of 86] was good for six innings. He wasn't trying to guide the ball, just letting it go and trusting it."
This was a rather obvious difference if you were watching the game. Billingsley was noticeably letting loose, especially later in the game.
"He was able to examine some things", said Honeycutt. "He was a little bit better able to make adjustments. His approach was better, he kept it simple. He got back to who he was — fastball and curve, mix pitches, attack the batters. He stayed taller and was more consistent with his release point. It was very encouraging."
Hooray for making the correct diagnosis!
In all seriousness though, this confirms that Billingsley did indeed make adjustments, both mentally and mechanically. In a perfect world, the adjustments would continue to progress on a linear path and power him directly to a return to greatness, but as we all know, progress often doesn't work that way.
The important thing though, in my opinion, is that they correctly identified Billingsley's problems, and now he can move forward to address them.


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NBC Universal's Syfy cable network is making a $100 million play for the videogame market, as I report in the new issue of FORBES. What I didn't mention in that story is that Syfy is also pushing into the movie business — and that it may even remake "Waterworld," one of the most notorious Hollywood bombs of all time.
Syfy has been looking for a way into film for years, ever since NBC merged with Vivendi Universal Entertainment in 2004. That marriage provided Syfy — known as Sci Fi Channel until a 2009 brand makeover — with access to Universal Pictures' vast trove of intellectual property.
"Having a theatrical film label is not only a natural fit for Syfy," says Dave Howe, the network's president. "It's also a gap in the marketplace."
In Hollywood, "science fiction" is virtually synonymous with "megabudget CGI-laden summer action movie." Howe and his team at Syfy saw an opportunity for a different kind of science fiction film, one driven less by expensive stars and special effects than by storytelling.
They started pitching the idea of a Syfy Films slate shortly after the merger and revisited the idea every year or so, but met with little interest from the Universal side. "They've always been polite and responsive, but that lower-budget movie hasn't been something they wanted to explore," says Howe.
But in late 2009, Universal Pictures got a new management team. A year later, Syfy Films was a reality, with both companies putting money into a joint development fund. Initially, it announced plans to release its first movies in 2012, although the horizon has been pushed back somewhat. Howe says Syfy Films is "actively developing scripts."
"Waterworld" isn't an obvious candidate, considering that the original was exactly the kind of grossly overbudgeted Hollywood monstrosity that Howe proposes to avoid. Its $235 million cost reportedly made it the most expensive movie ever at the time, a title since usurped by "Titantic," and it only avoided losing money through home video sales.
Yet Howe sees it as an underexploited piece of intellectual property. That's because every time it airs on Syfy, it attracts a surprisingly large viewership. (Around 400,000 viewers watched the last airing.)
While a theatrical sequel of "Waterworld" was "never really on the cards," according to Howe, a series inspired by the film is something that has been "talked about endlessly" and remains a possibility, he says.


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It was a great night at Key Arena for the Cougar Hardwood Classic, not only did the Cougars beat the Waves 67-56, but over 800 toys were collected by WSU and Pepperdine almuni and given to the Marines for their Toys for Tots program — 847 toys to be exact. [Read More]
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"I know you work hard for your paychecks, and for your tax dollars to be squandered is unacceptable. The board's legal action was taken to rectify a grave injustice put upon the people of Rhode Island," said Governor Lincoln Chafee in a prepared two-and-a-half-minute statement posted on YouTube (found after the break, with text transcript).
The full complaint [PDF] alleges the former EDC board never ordered an independent assessment of 38 Studios' capabilities to finish Project Copernicus before the loan was approved, even though it was to do so. It also claims Wells Fargo received nearly $500,000 "in hidden commission from 38 Studios" that weren't disclosed to the EDC board.
The recent public auction at 38 Studios' former Providence HQ grossed approximately $650,000. The auction at 38 Studios' Big Huge Games division in Maryland brought in $180,000. It's estimated 38 Studios owed $150.7 million when it declared bankruptcy, so far the state of Rhode Island has recovered about $830,000.
Update: We got in touch with Law of the Game attorney Mark Methenitis to boil down exactly what Rhode Island is seeking in the suit. We've placed his analysis after the break.
Mark Methenitis helps explain what Rhode Island is seeking:
In short: Rhode Island wants their money back. Or, the government officials at least want to look like they're doing what they can to get the money back to save face for election purposes. Practically speaking, I don't think they'll recover anything, but here's the gist of the claims.
First, they're claiming breach of fiduciary duty, which basically means the people named didn't act in the best interest of the entity they were working for. It's a way to try to hold people liable for what happened to the company, and one of RI's only ways to get to the people behind 38 Studios. The next claim is fraud, which is another means to that ends, but it's harder to prove.
The next claims get into misrepresentation, which is pretty much more of the same – though each of these seems to get to some overlapping and some different parts of the underlying facts. Then they claim their attorneys committed malpractice, and many of the financial institutions are at fault as well.
Without commenting on the merit of the claims, I would think this is part of a common strategy to "sue those who have deep pockets," since any judgment against 38 Studios worthless at this point. There are some subsequent state claims I'm not as familiar with. The RICO claim is basically alleging many of these parties were running a scam to get money from this system (larceny). The conspiracy claim furthers this idea. The further claims are asking for more monetary relief, including money to cover potential suits by third parties over these facts. Indemnification beyond the millions they're asking for on the loan.
As you know, in the past I have raised many concerns regarding the 38 Studios deal. When it became clear that the company would not survive, I publicly stated my commitment to you that my primary goal would be to do everything within my power to protect the taxpayers of Rhode Island. I will work to minimize any loss of your hard earned taxpayer dollars.
With that goal guiding us, we engaged Max Wistow, a seasoned attorney with decades of experience in complex litigation matters, including financial restitution and settlements.
Over the past four months, Mr. Wistow and his team have thoroughly examined the 38 Studios situation and the state's position.
In executive session of the Economic Development Corporation Board, we received an extensive briefing from Mr. Wistow on his findings. In that meeting, the Board voted without opposition to authorize legal action.
This vote was not taken lightly, and it was taken with the clear goal of protecting the taxpayers of Rhode Island.
The 38 Studios saga has understandably generated a great deal of attention from the media and the public at large. I know, therefore, that there will be pressure to discuss the complaint. However, neither I, nor the other members of the EDC Board, nor the attorneys representing the EDC in this matter will be able to do so. Further discussion of the complaint could jeopardize this process and endanger our ability to recoup taxpayer losses. The complaint on its own contains a great deal of important and illuminating information on how this deal unfolded.
Litigation is often long and tedious. The filing of this complaint is only the beginning. I know therefore there still will be many unanswered questions as the legal process continues and if and when other information comes to light it will be appropriately addressed.
My message to Rhode Islanders is this: I know that you work hard for your paychecks, and for your tax dollars to be squandered is unacceptable. The Board's legal action was taken to rectify a grave injustice put upon the people of Rhode Island. You have my commitment that I will continue fighting to protect the interest of all Rhode Islanders every day that I am Governor.
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Friday, March 22, 2013
Weight loss group — TOWN (Take Off Weight Now), a non-profit weight loss group, will meet at Aycock Recreation Center at 11:30 a.m.
Prescription drug take-back event — Operation Medicine Drop has arranged a prescription drug take-back event for today, from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Anyone with unused or expired (both prescription and over-the-counter) medications may drop them off at 854 S. Beckford Drive, Henderson, for safe disposal. For more information, call Angela Feingold, Safe Kids Henderson-Vance coordinator, Henderson Police Dept., at (252) 430-3153.
Munch and Learn — For the first session of Munch and Learn in 2013, Martin Brossman, owner of Martin Brossman and Associates of Raleigh (social networking for business), will speak in the auditorium at CenturyLink, 14111 Capital Blvd., Wake Forest, on March 27. Networking and sign-up will run from 8-8:15 a.m., follow by breakfast (provided by CenturyLink) and the presentation from 8:15-11 a.m. Attendees are encouraged to bring laptops as WIFI will be available. The deadline to RSVP is today; email Lori Duke at firstname.lastname@example.com or call (919) 554-1863.
Fitness classes — Every Friday, Studio 229, 229 S. Garnett St., Henderson, will conduct Salsa!!! class, from 6-7 p.m., and Zumba, from 7-8 p.m. For more information, call (919) 939-3289 or visit THESTUDIO229.WEEBLY.COM.
Benefit auction — A benefit auction for Angel Wiggins Reavis will take place tday, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at the National Guard Armory, 231 Dabney Drive, Henderson, next to the Henderson Fire Dept. Money raised from this auction will be used to pay for medical expenses toward her recovery from an automobile wreck. Donations are welcome. Call Nicky Owen at (252) 767-0651 or Roger Owen at (252) 915-5896 for more information.
Pre-school to kindergarten transition — Franklin-Granville-Vance Smart Start will be presenting a program on kindergarten readiness today, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at Southern Vance High School, 925 Garrett Road, Henderson. Ken Smythe-Leistico, director of Pathways to K/Success, University of Pittsburgh, will present a program titled "Ready Freddy," that recognizes PS-K transition is much more than a one-time event. The public is invited to attend.
Nature hike — Alvin Braswell, deputy director of the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, will guide a spring nature hick through Tar Rive Land Conservancy's Kemp-Baker Tract in Louisburg today, from 9 a.m.-noon. Register online at secure.qgiv.com/for/trlc/event/12034/ or learn more by visiting tarriver.org/donate-support/events-outings/spring-nature-hike-tar-river/.
Fitness classes — Every Saturday, Studio 229, 229 S. Garnett St., Henderson, will conduct the following classes: Zumbatomic (Kids!!), from 9:30-10:15 a.m.; Zumba Toning, from 10:30-11:15 a.m.; Zumba, from 11:30 a.m.-12:30; and Salsa!!!, from 2-3 p.m. For more information, call (919) 939-3289 or visit THESTUDIO229.WEEBLY.COM.
Afternoon with the Author series — The Friends of Perry Memorial Library are once again sponsoring the Afternoon with the Author series. Today, at 2 p.m., in the Farm Bureau Room at the library, Dr. William Price, brother of the late North Carolina writer Reynolds Price, will be discussing his book "Nathaniel Macon of North Carolina: Three Views of His Character and Creed"; he will be signing copies of the book afterward. This program is free and open to the public. More information about the Friends of the Perry Memorial Library can be found atperrylibrary.org/friendsoflibrary.html. Membership forms are available at the library.
Knitting club — Perry Memorial Library is now offering a place every other Monday from 1-3 p.m. in the board room for knitting, crocheting, and other "crafts involving strings and yarn." This is a free program, sponsored by the library. The public is welcome to work on their own crafts or to simply come and learn.
Breastfeeding class — Maria Parham Medical Center in Henderson will offer a free breastfeeding class today in the John T. Church Classroom of the hospital, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Expectant moms are encouraged to attend and bring their support person. Classes are taught by a certified lactation consultant. Call (252) 436-1881 to register. There will be no charge for this class.
City council — The Henderson City Council will conduct a meeting today, at 6 p.m., in the Henderson City Council Chambers. A work session will follow.
Business roundtable — The Business Growth & Development Committee of the Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce will host the first Business Roundtable of 2013 today, at noon, in the chamber board room. Alyssa Mayko, assistant director of the Women's Business Center of North Carolina will make a presentation entitled "Marketing Your Business on a Small Budget." The seminar and a boxed lunch will cost $9 per person. Call the chamber at (252) 438-8414 for reservations.
Fundraiser — Happy Camper board members are selling tickets to lunch at Rigsbee's today, from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 each. Call the Greater Franklin County Chamber of Commerce at (919) 496-3056 or Donna Wade at (919) 494-5541 to purchase them. Money raised will go toward summer camps for Franklin County children and Miracle League of Franklin County registration fees.
Fitness classes — Every Monday and Wednesday, Studio 229, 229 S. Garnett St., Henderson, will conduct Cardio Core, from 6-6:45 p.m., and Zumba, from 7-8 p.m. For more information, call (919) 939-3289 or visit THESTUDIO229.WEEBLY.COM.
Community watch — The Ruin Creek Community Watch Group will be having its monthly meeting and quarterly potluck social today, at 6:30 p.m., at West Hill Presbyterian Church.
Adult fellowship — An adult fellowship group meets every Tuesday, at 10 a.m., at the Salvation Army, 355 Alexander Ave. Breakfast will be served to attendees on the last Tuesday of the month, at 9 a.m. The public is invited to attend. For more information, call (252) 438-7107.
Fitness classes — Every Tuesday and Thursday, Studio 229, 229 S. Garnett St., Henderson, will conduct Zumba Toning, from 6-6:45 p.m., and Zumba (for beginners), from 7-8 p.m. For more information, call (919) 939-3289 or visit THESTUDIO229.WEEBLY.COM.
NAACP — The Vance County NAACP will conduct its monthly meeting today, at 7 p.m., at Gateway Community Center, 314 S. Garnett St., Henderson. The youth will meeting from 6-6:45 p.m.
Business Before Hours — The next monthly membership meeting — Business Before Hours — for the Granville Chamber of Commerce will take place today, at 7:30 a.m., in the dining hall of the St. John's Building at the Masonic Home for Children. A program update on the home and a tour will follow a sit-down breakfast. The home's new administrator, Kevin Otis, will also be introduced. Reservations are required: call (919) 693-6125 or 528-4994; or email email@example.com or firstname.lastname@example.com to make one.
Stroke support group — The Maria Parham Medical Center Stroke Support Group meets the last Wednesday of every month from 3-4 p.m. in the Center for Rehab Conference Room of the Brodie Waddill Building at Maria Parham Medical Center. The group is continuing to follow the National Stroke Association Discovery Circles program. Stroke survivors, families, friends and caregivers are invited to attend. There is no charge for this group. Contact Liz Karan at (252) 436-1604 if you have any questions or need any special accommodations. The title of this month's stroke support group meeting is "8 Simple Rules," a personal motivational story by a stroke survivor.
Fitness classes — Every Monday and Wednesday, Studio 229, 229 S. Garnett St., Henderson, will conduct Cardio Core, from 6-6:45 p.m., and Zumba, from 7-8 p.m. For more information, call (919) 939-3289 or visit THESTUDIO229.WEEBLY.COM.
Public forum — Perry Memorial Library recently received a grant to assist in the development of a new five year plan for library services. A draft of the plan has been completed and will be available for public viewing and comment at a public forum at the library today at 6:30 p.m. The plan was developed using the Planning for Results methodology, a library planning process recommended by the Public Library Association; it will cover the fiscal years 2013/14-2017/18.
Community relations/industry councils — Kittrell Job Corps Center will conduct a combined Community Relations Council and Industry Council meeting today, from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., in the Underground Café at the center. An update will be present concerning the Education and Career Technical Training planning. U.S. Rep.-D G.K Butterfield, who is scheduled to speak, will be among more than 45 community leaders and business partners planning to attend.
Alumni planning session — All North Carolina Central University alumni from the surrounding area are urged to attend a planning session for the Northern Piedmont Alumni Chapter today, at 7 p.m., at Oxford Children's Home. Alumni from Granville, Vance and Warren counties are welcome.
March 29
Weight loss group — TOWN (Take Off Weight Now), a non-profit weight loss group, will meet at Aycock Recreation Center at 11:30 a.m.
Closing for holiday — Henderson City Hall will be closed today in observation of Good Friday.
E-911 advisory board — The Henderson-Vance E-911 Advisory Board will meet in the E-911 Operations Center today at 10 a.m.
March 30
Fundraiser — Lowe's Home Improvement will conduct a Muscular Distrophy Association fundraiser today, from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. (or until). Plates from Southern Caterers — fried trout (2 pieces), fried chicken (1 piece), potato salad and cole slaw — will be sold at $8 per. In addition to the opportunity to test drive a lawn mower, attendees can expect face painting, a corn hole board, live music and a bake sale. Advance food tickets are available at the store.
April 1
Planning board — The Henderson Planning Board will meet in the Henderson City Council Chambers today at 3:30 p.m.
April 2
Adult fellowship — An adult fellowship group meets every Tuesday, at 10 a.m., at the Salvation Army, 355 Alexander Ave. Breakfast will be served to attendees on the last Tuesday of the month, at 9 a.m. The public is invited to attend. For more information, call (252) 438-7107.
Zoning board of adjustment — The Henderson Zoning Board of Adjustment will meet today, at 3:30 p.m., in the Henderson City Council Chambers.
Personnel — The Vance County Board of Education will conduct a personnel meeting today, at 5:30 p.m., in the Superintendent's Conference Room.
April 4
Henderson Shrine Club — The Henderson Shrine Club conducts its monthly meeting on the first Thursday of every month at the Henderson Masonic Lodge No. 229, 401 Brodie Road, in Henderson. Dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. The meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. All members and visiting nobles are invited to attend.
Fundraiser — A fundraiser benefitting The Dirt Club - 4-H Club at Ray Family Farms and the Franklin County 4-H Enhancement Fund will take place today at 6:30 p.m. A dinner, featuring local farm products, will be served, followed by a benefit auction. Tickets for the meal, at $30 each, can be purchased by calling (919) 422-1365 or 422-1372.


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This year we thought we'd try to include certain things in our challenges so once a month we will be doing a SKETCH. This is the one I have done for Challenge 68
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Balmorhea (Bal-more-ay) is a band from Austin, Texas, United States. Formed in 2006 by Rob Lowe and Michael Muller, members also include Aisha Burns (violin), Kendall Clark (percussion), Dylan Rieck (cello), and Travis Chapman (double bass). The band has produced five full-length albums, including the recent release Stranger, which was released in October 2012 followed by a 5-week North American Tour in its support. A full European tour is slated for March/April of 2013.
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If You Only Knew the Rain,Dream of Thaw,Baleen Morning,En Route,We Will Rebuild With Smooth Stones,In the Rowans,A Circumnavigation,And I Can Hear the Soft Rustling of My Blood (As If Snow Were Sliding Down the Mountains)?


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text: The American Vampire wiki last edited by Cave_Duck on 02/08/15 09:28PM View full history Created by Scott Snyder with artist Rafael Albuquerque, American Vampire launched from Vertigo as a creator-owned ongoing series in 2010. It was originally supposed to feature an introduction written by Stephen King, but King opted to instead script the origin story of Skinner Sweet, which ran as a backup feature in the first five issues of the series.The series runs in a format where series co-creator and artist Rafael Albuquerque will illustrate the main story arcs, then after those are complete, he will take a short time off to rest/gain lead in for the next, while a guest artist will illustrate a supplementary story that either focuses on a supporting character, or is a flashback.With the success of American Vampire, Snyder wrote a limited series in 2011 called American Vampire: Survival of the Fittest, with art by Sean Murphy, that ran concurrently with the main ongoing series. Later in June 2012, a second miniseries titled American Vampire: Lord of Nightmares launched with Dustin Nguyen illustrating.The ongoing series won both the 2011 Eisner Award and Harvey Award for Best New Series.At New York Comic Con 2012, Snyder announced that following the conclusion of the Blacklist arc, after December's issue #34, the title would go on a temporary hiatus. During the break, Snyder mentioned that he and Albuquerque would continue to collaborate together, but didn't specify any further than that. The title is planned to resume publication in late 2013. During the hiatus, a special one shot starring vampire hunter Travis Kidd titled American Vampire: The Long Road to Hell would be released, with the story being co-written by Albuquerque. Following The Long Road to Hell, Vertigo would release American Vampire Anthology, featuring "lost" stories told by creators such as Greg Rucka, Jeff Lemire, Gail Simone, Francesco Francavilla, Becky Cloonan and more.A full year after the hiatus was announced, news came out of NYCC 2013 that American Vampire would return in March now called American Vampire: Second Cycle.Plot SummaryThere is such a thing as vampire evolution. As the curse is inflicted upon new peoples of new lands, new bloodlines of vampires rise with their own unique characteristics and abilities. In the 1880s, the sadistic outlaw Skinner Sweet becomes the first American Vampire. He wars against other vampires and humans alike throughout American history and only intentionally sires one other of his kind, Pearl Jones who Sweet turns into a vampire in the 1920s.The series would later jump to a few years later to the mid 30s, and focus on a young Las Vegas police officer by the name of Cashel McCogan (who would later co-star in American Vampire: Survival of the Fittest) as he is thrust into the war that Skinner Sweet waged against the ancient vampire species. Cash would eventually join the Vassals of the Morning Star, a vampire hunting organization after Sweet infects his unborn son, Gus, with his vampiric blood.The series would then jump forward to the 40s, once again focusing on Pearl Jones' story, more specifically that of her human husband Henry Preston, who due to his age is denied entry to serve on the front lines in Japan during WWII, but joins the Vassals of the Morning Star on a secret mission to investigate Japanese experimentation with the vampire species. Unbeknownst to all but Henry, who plays dumb to the subject, Skinner Sweet is able to infiltrate the Vassals unit in which Henry serves. The arc eventually leads to a fight to the death between Pearl and Skinner, with some surprising revelations.Following a short arc detailing Skinner Sweet's past before turning into a Vampire, the series' main story will jump into the 1950s, and follow a young vampire hunter by the name of Travis Kidd, who uses a set of wooden fangs to "bite back" the vampires. After Kidd's stories, the book stays in the 1950s, transition back to Pearl, where she joins the VMS and Skinner Sweet to kill hidden vampire covens within Hollywood. This arc, titled "The Blacklist" would change the dynamic of the entire series moving forward.Collected EditionsAmerican Vampire Vol. 1 (#1-5)American Vampire Vol. 2 (#6-11)American Vampire Vol. 3 (#12-18 & American Vampire: Survival of the Fittest #1-5)American Vampire Vol. 4 (#19-27)American Vampire Vol. 5 (#28-34 & American Vampire: Lord of Nightmares #1-5)


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Helen Margaret Adella (Brown) Kreiger-Ziegler, 92, of Huntington, passed away at 6:47 p.m. Saturday, March 3, 2012, at Parkview Huntington Hospital.
Helen was born Nov. 27, 1919, in Huntington County, the daughter of J. Clayton and Esther Luella (Ziegler) Brown.
She was a 1937 graduate of Huntington Township High School.
She continued her education at Huntington College, earning an A. B. Degree, a Masters Degree from Ball State University, and also attended Indiana University, Purdue University and Princeton University.
Margaret M. Moeller, 83, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Friday, March 2, 2012, at Kingston Residence in Fort Wayne.
Born March 4, 1928, in Payne, Ohio, she graduated from Payne High School in 1947.
Margaret formerly worked at General Electric and was a waitress and cook at the Green Frog.
She also worked at Magnavox for 16 years, retiring in 1990.
She was a member of Most Precious Blood Catholic Church and St. Paul's Catholic Church of Columbia City.
She loved to spend time with her family and was a down-to-earth and honest woman.
COLUMBIA CITY — Linda L. Bisel, 64, of Columbia City, passed away at 2:20 p.m. Friday, March 2, 2012, at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne.
Born Nov. 2, 1947, in Muncie, she was the daughter of C. Marvin and Betty L. (Stafford) Fager.
She spent her life in Albany until 1989 when she moved to her Big Lake residence.
She graduated from DeSoto High School with the class of 1966.
On July 25, 1980, she married Kenneth E. Bisel in Muncie.
She has worked at Wal-Mart, Columbia City, since opening day, 1990 in the clothing and soft lines department.
OSSIAN — The Whitko Wildcats, playing in the sectional semi-finals, battled double-digit deficits and poor free throw shooting to survive against Heritage and move on to the final tonight at Norwell High School. Whitko beat the Patriots 66-65 on — ironically — a last second free throw by Logan Irwin.
Whitko mustered just one point in the final four minutes of the first half, while Heritage only netted three, sending the teams into the locker room at halftime with the scoreboard reading 28-25.
Heading into the final eight minutes, the Wildcats led 43-42.
WATERLOO — "I love these guys. I love the way they play," Columbia City Head Basketball Coach Chris Benedict said after the sectional semi-final win over North Side.
The Eagles came back from a 47-40 deficit late in the third quarter to win 66-56 over the Redskins Friday night at DeKalb.
"I think they found themselves," Benedict said. "When they stay together they have a chance to be a really good team."
Columbia City senior Drew Burnsworth stole the momentum in the final seconds of the third quarter, scoring two buckets and leading the Eagles to the win.
COLUMBIA CITY — Because of health issues, one local missionary couldn't follow her heart to distant lands. But now Miranda Shearer has stopped having seizures and is on her way to Haiti and Slovakia.
Miranda Shearer, daughter of Cindy and Steve Shearer, is on her way to Haiti and then to Slovakia.
Shearer graduated from Columbia City High School in 2004. She received her surgical technologist degree from the University of Saint Francis in Fort Wayne in 2009.
SOUTH WHITLEY – South Whitley resident Jorell Tucker has announced his candidacy for Whitley County Council At-Large.
"I am excited to bring a fresh perspective to the council and advocate for continued economic development and cost savings for the taxpayers of Whitley County," Tucker said.
Tucker has been the director of the Whitley County Solid Waste District since 2006, where he oversees the operations of the county's recycling and conservation programs.
COLUMBIA CITY — The Indiana State Department of Education now requires third graders to take the Indiana Reading Evaluation And Determination (I-READ3) test. This is the first year Indiana third graders have been faced with I-READ3, and they are specifically required to pass it before proceeding to fourth grade reading instruction.
If a student fails I-READ3, a window of remediation opens, and students are given the opportunity to take it again over the summer. If a third grader fails the test a second time, they cannot continue to fourth grade reading.


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I am sure that I am not the only one who receives phone calls and mailings from charities requesting donations, and I am sure that I am not alone in feeling uneasy about the economy and the future. While many of us cannot afford to give more right now, we can educate ourselves to give smarter. I have three main criteria that I use to sort out the charities that I will support from those I will not.
First off, I will not donate to any organization that might use my money for animal research. The only way I can be sure that they are cruelty-free is if they have been approved by the Council of Humane Giving. I refer organizations to PETA's Caring Consumer Web site and tell them that if they are on the approved list of organizations that do not test on animals, then I will consider donating to them. Otherwise, they should not contact me again until they have received the Humane Charity Seal.
Second, I will not donate to any animal or environmental organization that is pro-hunting, pro-trapping, or pro-fishing. These groups include the African Wildlife Foundation, the Nature Conservancy, Safari Club International, the Sierra Club, the Wilderness Society, and the World Wildlife Fund. I continue to receive membership requests from these groups, and I always send them back with "meat's no treat for those you eat" PETA stickers on the donation form.
Third, I will not donate to any organization that pays its president, CEO, or staffers huge annual salaries. This information can be found on Charity Navigator. Enter the organization's name in the "charity search" box and scroll down until you see the compensation of the top executives. It's quite eye-opening to compare the $37,000 compensation of PETA President Ingrid E. Newkirk to the salaries of the leaders of other groups.
These are my personal criteria. I am sure that every reader has their own preferences based on their own experiences, but I think that PETA should be at the top of everyone's list. PETA puts animal rights on the map and continues to be the most effective at uncovering injustice, putting pressure on animal exploiters, and helping us all to be better, kinder, and more compassionate people.
What's your personal criteria for giving?