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Ushahidi was born as a group of ad hoc Kenyans who came together to build a tool for crowdsourcing information 3 years ago. The organization was formed a few months later, so both are almost 3 years old. In that time a lot has happened, with 2010 being a pivotal year in both the size of the team and deployments globally. With those thoughts in mind, we started talking about the strategic direction that we're going in, and as usual, we wanted to share that with the greater community.
Ushahidi Foundation
- Mission: We have always been, and will continue to be, a non-profit tech company that develops free and open source software for information collection, visualization and interactive mapping. We focus on creating simple tools for crowdsourcing information and changing the way information flows, with a specific focus on information trickling from the bottom up.
- African roots: We're now up to 12 people on the team, and more than half of us are Africa-based, with team members in Ghana, Kenya and Uganda, with the rest in the US.
- Global focus: Our volunteer network spans the globe with programmers, deployers and translators in every continent (except Antarctica). We might have built the tool for Kenya, but the organization was formed to take the platform global.
- Independent funding: We made a rule within Ushahidi in the very first year that we wouldn't take any public funding from any government. We haven't, and don't plan on changing that anytime soon. Our funding comes from private foundations (Cisco, MacArthur, Omidyar Network, Knight, Hivos, Humanity United), and from select custom projects each year.
The 2011 Focus
The strategy at the Ushahidi organization for the past 3 years has been on getting the right team together to create the best crowdsourcing and visualization platform that we could so that others could do in 3 hours what took us 3 days to do in Kenya. It has also been to figure out how to best cultivate and work with a growing community of volunteer programmers, designers and deploying organizations that have emerged around the platform.
The strategic focus for 2011 takes us into new territory, with a focus on the user community, platform refinement, product packaging, deploying organization partners and funding diversification.
The User Community
2010 saw us shift from primarily putting our focus in the volunteer programmer community, and starting to reach out more to the user and deployer community. We've been working hard since this time last year to better understand the needs and create better ways of sharing between these groups. It's still a work in progress, but you can see the new community section of the site here.
We're trying to create the community connection point, where people can learn from others who have done similar-type deployments to the one that they are planning, as well as a knowledge library for you to find, read and learn from for your own deployments. Finally, it's a place where people can connect directly to each other, and hopefully we'll see a lot more partnerships take place.
Last year also saw the beginnings of the Universities for Ushahidi program (U4U), where Ushahidi and the United States Institute for Peace (USIP) are partnering to develop a unique, open curriculum and training program for students to develop core skills for conflict management, real-time mapping, and promote peacebuilding initiatives in their own communities.
The Ushahidi platform focus in 2010 was on its basic architecture, making sure that what we had built could be extended (plugins), was easier to customize (theming), had an easier install and update process, and that everything that was supposed to work, worked.
This year, while there will always be some architectural work to do, we're going to pay a lot more attention to the little things. Our goal is to make both the front-end, and admin side, more user friendly. For us this means simplifying and making the user experience more refined. We'd love to get some of your help as we go through this process, and we're already seeing a lot of great work from the volunteers on making this happen.
SwiftRiver and Crowdmap were both launched into their betas in 2010. We're still taking Crowdmap through it's paces, and we have some big adjustments coming that way from the lessons we learned in this month's Australia Floods deployment. SwiftRiver has a number of tools within it, with the framework well set, and starting to be fully integrated into the Ushahidi platform.
What we're doing that's different in 2011 though is that we're packaging products that can be sold. While all of our code remains free and open source to download and run on your own, if you want to use our servers and web services, those are available as well. SwiftRiver serves are a great example of this.
Crowdmap, our hosted Ushahidi platform service, is also free and available to anyone to use. Where you'll see the packaging of our products for purchase here is in the plugins and upgrades that you can do on top of the vanilla installation. Though many will be free, some will be for paid upgrades. Look for packages around SMS bundles, "checkins", and data export/backups among others.
On top of the Crowdmap and SwiftRiver products, we are bundling some of our tools into specific packages for certain types of uses. For instance, we have a number of plugins that we created specifically for election monitoring efforts in Kenya and Tanzania and we're going to make those freely available to everyone in the community for use anywhere in the world.
Deploying Partnerships
As Ushahidi we get approached by a lot of organizations to help them do custom deployments for all types of use cases. Due to how our team is made up (primarily focused on platform development) we've historically been quite choosy about who we work with, and the type of projects. This will continue, with Ushahidi as an organization taking on a few high-level projects each year. We'll soon release our pricing plans for this direct engagement with our organization.
At the same time, there are certain people and organizations who have continued to be a strong part of the Ushahidi ecosystem in the last 12-18 months. Our plan is to continue to connect organizations who need help in their deployment, and who are willing to pay for that work, with this growing community of deploying experts. Our purpose is to extend what can be done through crowdsourcing and data visualization far beyond what we alone can do as an organization, and to us that means making sure that others are deeply involved and benefiting from it too.
Funding Diversification
Our funding has traditionally been by private foundations, which is a model we needed to get started, but is one that we hope to diversify. In 2010 approximately 10% of our revenues came via custom work for clients. Our goal for 2011 is to push that number closer to 20% for external custom work, with an additional 10% from the SwiftRiver and Crowdmap products.
An couple examples of this type of work are how SwiftRiver worked with the (RED) campaign on a custom deployment for AIDs Day. Another is the work that we started last year with Humanity United last year to put together an early warning system in Liberia. These are wildly different types of deployments with different engagement timelines, teams and costs – and serve to show just how different the possibilities are for the platform.
This move towards a distinctly different revenue stream strategy will mean some adjustments in our team makeup, including shifting of some individuals into different teams, and likely an addition or two that have an outside focus on community development, project management and customer service. As always, we'll keep you updated on how and when this unfolds.


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Today, managers from Stop & Shop stores across the region arrived at The Food Bank of Western Mass. To donate 900 gift cards, worth a total of $10,800, to allow families in need to purchase turkeys this Thanksgiving. The gift cards, or "flat" turkeys, will allow families to purchase holiday turkeys at any Stop & Shop location. This year, more than 7,000 households will benefit from a Food Bank-provided turkey this year.
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Stengel Named NC State Female Rookie of the Year
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RALEIGH – NC State freshman forward Jackie Stengel capped off her sensational debut campaign with one of the athletic department's highest honors at the annual "Wolfies" awards banquet in April, earning NC State's Female Rookie of the Year award.
Stengel was also named the 2013 Most Valuable Player for the women's soccer program.
One of only three freshmen to be named All-ACC in the country's most dominant conference, Stengel had an incredible freshman season for the Wolfpack, leading the team in goals (9), points (19), shots (45), and shots on goal (23). For her efforts, Stengel earned recognition on the All-ACC third team and the All-ACC freshman team. She was also selected for the U20 United States National Team in preparation for the 2014 U20 CONCACAF Championship.
NC State opens the 2014 season with a home exhibition against Appalachian State on Aug. 13. The Wolfpack will then host UNC-Wilmington on Aug. 22 for its first official match of the season.


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Johnson Named to 2011 National Team
June 17, 2011
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. - Kentucky assistant coach and former All-American Molly Johnson has been selected to the 2011 United States National team it was announced Friday. This marks the third consecutive summer season Johnson will don the Red, White and Blue.
The 18-person roster, plus one alternate, will hit the road in less than a week for their first competition, a two-game exhibition series in Plant City, Fla., on Saturday, June 25. After the matchup in Florida, the team will travel to Salem, Va., for another exhibition series on June 29. The final tune-up before International play will be in Bowie, Md., on July 1. All exhibition games will be a doubleheader format against the USA Softball Junior Women's National Team.
From July 9-17, 12 of the 18 players will play in their first International tournament at the Canadian Open Fast Pitch International Championship in Surrey, B.C., before returning home for the World Cup of Softball VI, July 21-25 in Oklahoma City.
The USA Softball Women's National Team will seek its 9th Pan American Games title, Oct. 17-23, in Guadalajara, Mexico for the final competition of 2011. With six consecutive titles, USA Softball will again be a top contender during the XVI Pan American Games.
Johnson became the Wildcats' first All-America selection in 2009 after a sensational junior season where she had career-highs in nine offensive categories while breaking three single-season Kentucky records. She set UK seasonal records in runs scored (53), hits (81) and on-base percentage (.498) en route to her garnering All-America status.
After emerging as one of the best collegiate players, Johnson continued her career with the United States National team in the summers of 2009 and 2010. Johnson suited up with the USA Futures squad in the 2010 summer and compiled an impressive 3-3 record against the world's top softball talent.
Kentucky's former great made her presence felt for the Futures team as she started all six contests at the shortstop position in 2010. Johnson's defensive prowess was on notice for the world as she racked up 14 putouts and nine assists at the tournament. At the plate, Johnson batted .200 for the weekend and accumulated four hits. She delivered on all of those hits, however, as she totaled four RBI.
Visit UKathletics.com for the most up-to-date information on the UK softball team and all of Kentucky's 22 teams.
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Environmental Chemical Corp.*, Burlingame, Calif., is being awarded an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity, firm-fixed-price or cost-reimbursement contract with a cumulative total of $17,500,000. This is a multiple award contract/small business set-aside, pre-placed remedial action contract for the Kansas City District for Base Realignment and Closure, Griffiss Air Force Base, near Rome, N.Y. An appropriation number and dollar value will be issued with each delivery order. Work will be performed at various locations to be determined with each delivery order. There were 96 bids solicited on Oct. 31, 2001, and nine bids were received. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City, Mo., is the contracting activity (DACW41-02-D-0002).
The following contract, announced Oct. 30, 2001, is hereby retracted:
Chamberlain Manufacturing Corp., Scranton, Pa., is being awarded a $3,710,912 increment of an $8,621,458 firm-fixed-price, multi-year contract with a cumulative total of $109,061,073. The contractor will manufacture, test, inspect, package and deliver 120 millimeter mortar cartridges (smoke, visible light illumination/infrared illumination, full range training round and high explosive cartridges) to include five options (the last option being for replenishment quantities and available for exercise over a four-year period). Work will be performed in Scranton, Pa., and completion is expected by June 30, 2003. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. There were eight bids solicited on July 23, 2001, and one bid was received. The U.S. Army Tank-Automotive & Armaments Command, Picatinny Arsenal, N.J., is the contracting activity (DAAE30-02-C-1001).
McDonnell Douglas Corp., Berkeley, Mo., is being awarded a $12,676,800 firm-fixed-price contract modification to provide for 600 Joint Direct Attack Munition (JADM) Kits. A JDAM is a strap-on kit with inertial navigation system/global positioning system capability that will provide an improved aerial delivery capability for existing 1,000- and 2,000-pound bombs. At this time, the total amount for funds has been obligated. This work will be completed December 2001. This effort will be performed by Honeywell Inc., Minneapolis, Minn. (31%), and at other locations. The Air Armament Center, Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., is the contracting activity (F08635-01-C-0027, P00008).
Boeing Information and Communication Systems, Seattle, Wash., is being awarded a $7,688,050 firm-fixed-price contract modification to continue post-delivery support by adding Phase III. Post-delivery support is Boeing on-site technical assistance for support of the Japanese Air Self Defense Force 767 Airborne Warning and Control System. At this time, the total amount of funds has been obligated. This work will be complete September 2002. This effort supports foreign military sales to Japan. The Electronic Systems Center, Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass., is the contracting activity (F19628-94-C-0004, P00103).
Parker Hannifin, Irvine, Calif., is being awarded a $12,250,066 firm-fixed-price with indefinite-quantity type contract for the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force and U.S. Marine Corps for 38 national stock number aircraft parts. Performance completion date is scheduled for Sept. 28, 2004. This contract is a three-year contract with three-year option periods. Ten percent of contract fees are scheduled for payment in the current fiscal year. There were 11 proposals solicited, and only one responded. The Defense Supply Center Columbus, Columbus, Ohio, is the contracting activity (SP0740-01-D-9726).
Ssangyong (U.S.A.) Inc., Paramus, N.J., is being awarded a $7,329,649 fixed-price with economic price adjustment type contract for 9,870,000 U.S. gallons of F76 for the U.S. Navy. Work will be performed in Ulsan Metropolitan City, Korea. Performance completion date is scheduled for Jan. 15, 2002. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. There were 12 proposals solicited, and eight responded. The Defense Energy Support Center, Fort Belvoir, Va., is the contracting activity (SP0600-02-D-0462).
Texas Research Institute Austin Inc.*, Austin, Texas, is being awarded a $5,725,528 cost-plus-fixed-fee type contract for the extension of the Nondestructive Testing Information Analysis Center for the U.S. Army. U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Marine Corps and federal civilian agencies. This contract is for a period of 12 months with two six-month option periods. Performance completion date is scheduled for Oct. 31, 2003. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. There was one proposal solicited, and one responded. This contractor is the only responsible source, and no other suppliers or services will satisfy agency requirements. The Defense Supply Center Columbus, Columbus, Ohio, is the contracting activity (SP0700-97-D-4003).
Orbital Sciences Corp., Chandler, Ariz., is being awarded an $8,039,150 modification to exercise an option to a previously awarded cost-plus-incentive-fee contract (N00019-00-C-0255) for the procurement of 10 GQM-163 supersonic sea skimming targets, ancillary equipment, ground and flight testing and testing support and associated data. Work will be performed in Gainesville, Va. (34%); Chandler, Ariz. (33%); and Wichita, Kan. (33%), and is expected to be completed in September 2003. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., is the contracting activity.
Raytheon Co., Tucson, Ariz., is being awarded a $6,598,728 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-99-C-5473) to fund the U.S. Navy's share of fiscal year 2002 production support for the Evolved Seasparrow Missile. Work will be performed in Tucson, Ariz. (35.7%); Andover, Mass. (8.9%); Camden, Ark. (2.9%); Minneapolis, Minn. (1.5%); Australia (12%); Germany (10%); The Netherlands (9%); Toronto, Canada (7%); Norway (4%); Spain (3%); Denmark (2%); Greece (2%); and Turkey (2%), and is expected to be completed in January 2004. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity.
Litton Advanced Systems Inc., College Park, Md., is being awarded a $5,320,629 indefinite-quantity contract for the repair and overhaul of components of the AN/ALR-66 and AN/ALR-67 systems, which are airborne countermeasure receiving sets used on the P-3, AV8B, F-14 and F-18 aircraft. This contract contains options which, if exercised, would bring the total cumulative value of this contract to $32,345,323. Work will be performed in College Park, Md. (80%), and San Jose, Calif. (20%), and is expected to be completed in September 2002. Contract funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This contract was not competitively procured. The Naval Inventory Control Point, Philadelphia, Pa., is the contracting activity (N00383-02-D-001G).
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The Chair of the Pre-Professional program strives to get to know each student and work with them as individuals. Weekly review sessions help students stay focused on their goals and their place within the coursework of their major. In addition, these review sessions as well as personalized appointments include sharing of current events in health care, ethics and more.
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text: The Clearwater Christian College baseball team finished 2nd in the nation, playing 6 games over 4 days and winning 2 dramatic extra-inning games at the NCCAA DII College World Series at Prasco Park in Mason, Ohio. The Cougars had an unbelievable run all the way to the national championship game before losing 3-0 in the championship game to Toccoa Falls College. The Cougars came into the tournament as the #5 seed and faced Manhattan Christian College in the opening game on Wednesday morning. Casey Nunez went 3-3 at the plate with 2 walks as he spurred Clearwater Christian College to a 4-3 victory over Manhattan Christian College in eight innings. Spencer Nunez pitched a strong game for the Cougars, striking out six before leaving after six innings with the game tied 3-3. Isaiah Marsh threw two innings of scoreless ball for Clearwater Christian College to get the win. Following the win over Manhattan, the Cougars advanced to the 2nd round game against Toccoa Falls College, the #1 seed who had advanced with an easy 15-3 win over Philadelphia Biblical University. The game was a showdown between the ace pitchers from both teams, with Brent Kirkley pitching for CCC and Dylan Charles for TFC. After 5 scoreless innings, the Eagles broke through in the 6th inning following 2 crucial errors by the Cougars with an 8 run explosion to put the game out of reach and lift Toccoa to an 8-2 win. The loss to Toccoa sent the Cougars into the losers bracket of the double elimination tournament where they would face a tough road to the title. In their first elimination game, Clearwater faced the defending national champion Atlanta Christian College Chargers. In perhaps the game of the tournament and one of the biggest wins in program history, Clearwater Christian College defeated the Chargers 5-4 in 10 innings to advance. Tied at 3-3 in the top of the 10th inning, Matt Vasquez hit a dramatic 2 run home run to lift the Cougars to the win. Starter Billy Couchenour pitched 6 strong innings for the Cougars, yielding only 3 runs, and Isaiah Marsh again came up big in relief, shutting down the Charger offense for 4 innings to earn his 2nd win of the tournament. Following an extended rain delay prior to the next round of the tournament, Clearwater jumped on Ohio Christian University early on its way to an 8-5 win, scoring five runs in the first inning. Joe Keen led the way with a 2 run double in the first inning, and Chaz Russo had a great day at the plate, going 4-4 to pace the Cougars. Senior Josh Rebandt started for the Cougars, pitching 4 1/3 strong innings, and Josh Williams was superb in relief, pitching 2 2/3 scoreless innings for the win while collecting five strikeouts. Immediately after eliminating Ohio, Clearwater advanced to play Dallas Christian in the national semi-final game. The Cougars got a complete team effort in defeating Dallas 8-6, finishing with 11 hits from 8 different batters and earning 13 walks. Luke Harding and Ryan McDonald led the way for the Cougars, each coming up with clutch hits to earn 2 RBIs each. On the mound, the Cougars went with a pitcher by committee approach with 5 different pitchers throwing for Clearwater with Spencer Nunez earning the win. Isaiah Marsh was again dominant in relief, striking out the final batter with runners in scoring position to earn the save and advance the Cougars to the National Championship game. In the championship matchup, the Cougars faced a familiar opponent in Toccoa Falls, having split 6 games with their fellow South region rival. Toccoa was fresh coming into the game after running through the winners bracket and having the previous day off. In contrast, the Cougars came into the 11 a.m. game weary from playing 5 games in the tournament and finishing the rain-delayed semi-final game at nearly 1 a.m. the night before. The Cougars were able to get runners on base against TFC pitcher Cam Fulcher, but never could get the big hit to score a run. Fulcher was able to shut down the Cougars, pitching 6 2/3 innings for the win. Brent Kirkley started for the Cougars and only gave up 1 run over 4 innings. The Eagles were able to manufacture runs in the 1st, 4th, and 6th innings to earn the 3-0 win and their 2nd national championship in 3 years. In addition to their runner-up award and plaque, the Cougars were selected as the winner of the Sportsmanship Award for the tournament. Several Cougar players also picked up national honors. Isaiah Marsh and Casey Nunez were selected to the NCCAA National All-Tournament Team. David Edwards and Brent Kirkley were named NCCAA All-Americans, and Kirkley was named National Pitcher of the Year. Luke Harding was named Scholar Athlete, and was also presented with the prestigious Hank Burbridge Unlimited Potential Christian Leadership Award for his contributions both on and off the field. Coach Raul Hernandez had this to say about the team following the conclusion of the World Series: Im very proud to be associated with a group of young men who made it their focus this week to use their gifts and talents to glorify God. These young men represented the Lord, their family and Clearwater Christian College at the highest level. As a coach this has been one of the highlights of my coaching career. This world series experience will profoundly change and mark all of us who were a part of the Cougar family. Print Article


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Once school districts have aligned their curriculum to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS), how do teachers transform the classroom in the fast pace digital age of multiple sources? What are the best practices in daily lessons to help student' craft digital writing in an effective way? Are you leveraging the power of interactive technologies to challenge kids to think more deeply and more meaningfully about the content in your classroom? Explore how to teach using multiple media resources to craft the writing skills in the digital age. This workshop will target even the most challenging issues presented that will revolutionize the curriculum to effectively use digital resources to prepare students for real world expectations that await them in the twenty first century careers.
Keynote speaker, Dr. Troy Hicks, will kick-off the morning and sure to inspire teachers to challenge their thinking on how to best prepare students for 21st Century careers in the digital world. How do teachers help students craft digital writing in effective ways, utilizing the information that they have found in multimedia texts.
The afternoon general session will begin with an update from the IDOE e-Learning division of the variety of digital resources available to teachers. Followed by a panel discussion of the best practices to integrate technology across the curriculum. The panel features experts form various perspectives, including Dr. Troy Hicks, Director of the Chippewa River National Writing Project, Candice Dodson, IDOE e-Learning Director, Dr. Stacey Schmidt, Superintendent Porter Twp. Schools, and Paula Neidlinger, teacher leader in her fourth year of utilizing a 1:1 tech platform in the classoom.
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The American Institute of Architects Los Angeles (AIA|LA) has announced the top nominees for the 9th-annual Restaurant Design Awards, held at Dwell on Design. This year's jury—consisting of writer and One Kings Lane editor Margot Dougherty, restaurateur Warner Ebbink, and architect George Kelly, AIA—has selected nine finalists in the Restaurant category, four in the Café/Bar category and three in the Lounge/Nightclub category, as listed below.
- Belcampo Meat Co. (Larkspur, CA) designed by BCV Architects
- Estadio (Washington, DC) designed by GrizForm Design Architects
- Eveleigh (West Hollywood, CA) designed by Nick Mathers
- Joule/The Whale Wins (Seattle, WA) designed by Heliotrope Architects
- Nobu Malibu (Malibu, CA) designed by Montalba Architects, Inc. and Studio PCH, LLC
- Outliers Eatery (Portland, ME) designed by Remi Designs
- Superba Snack Bar (Venice, CA) designed by Reed Architectural Group & Design, Bitches
- Waters—Bonnell's Coastal Cuisine (Fort Worth, TX) designed by Preen, Inc.
- Yojisan Sushi (Beverly Hills, CA) designed by Dan Brunn Architecture
- Beer Belly (Los Angeles, CA) designed by MAKE Architecture
- Northern Lights Bar (Iceland) designed by Minarc
- Plan Check Kitchen & Bar (Los Angeles, CA) designed by Raveled Studio & Terry Heller
- Sweet Crush (Los Angeles, CA) designed by 64NORTH
- Chambers Eat + Drink (San Francisco, CA) designed by SPARC & Mr. Important Design
- Pour Vous (Los Angeles, CA) designed by Houston Hospitality
- SHOREbar (Los Angeles, CA) designed by Built | a design/build company
All 16 finalists will be invited onstage on Friday, June 21, for the Behind Good Restaurant Design presentation, along with the three judges. Carlo Caccavale, Associate Director at AIA|LA, says that they "strive for balance and good conversation" when putting together their jury panel, which is sure to lead to an interesting discussion onstage. Dougherty says that she and her fellow judges brought a "good combination of views" to the table, and she is particularly looking forward to hearing more about each designer's inspiration. Dougherty believes that a restaurant's design needs to "match the intent of the food," and Caccavale adds that if the ambiance "is not engaging, you are already creating the wrong mood for your meal." Clearly, this is not something a guest at these 16 establishments needs to worry about!
Be part of the People's Choice Awards by clicking here and voting for your favorite. The deadline to submit your vote for the People's Choice Awards is 12 noon on Monday, June 17.
The Restaurant Design Awards ceremony will take place on Saturday, June 22, at 4 p.m., and will be hosted once again by designer and restaurateur Barbara Lazaroff.
Café/Bar Nominee; Beer Belly (Los Angeles, CA) designed by MAKE Architecture
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A few of you (great response! I've only been here a day!) have already expressed an interest in learning more about online technology/social web tools and how you can use them to help your organizations. The first thing I would advise is to start with all the wonderful, free resources available on the web. Some good places to start with:
http://www.techsoup.org/learningcenter/index.cfm A treasure trove of information about best practices in NGO tech. Some very hands-on advice, which is always useful.
http://www.nonprofitmarketingblog.com/ Katya's blog- she writes on NGO marketing in general, but her tips are all useful, and she spends a lot of time covering online marketing and new technologies
http://beth.typepad.com/ : Beth Kantor is pretty much the established industry leader in nonprofit tech. Her blog is a bit more advanced, but she has some great ideas, and wonderful knowledge.
*quick disclaimer: these blogs are very America-centric, but the general concepts (developing clear message and learning how to communicate that) are universal
I realize that most NGO's are pressed for funds and for staff resources to dedicate to technology and especially for branching into new, risky areas like social media! Because of this, it's very important to clearly define the specific goal your organization has for trying a new technology. For example, it is very hard and time-consuming to build an online fundraising capabilities. (Though this will become increasingly important in the future, and I really urge all NGO's to have at least one employee on top of these technologies as online donations become the only method!)
But... both social media, and even more 'web 1.0' tools like your standard email outreach, and building a clear and compelling homepage can help you achieve many goals beyond fundraising. Communicating better with your existing donors (which often inspires them to give more!), building awareness, advocacy campaigns, etc. are all goals that are really well suited to online tools. Social media sites, such as Facebook and Twitter, are excellent places to find and energize volunteers. Depending on the population your organization serves, the web might be a good place to find and recruit them. For example, if you are providing jobs to urban youth, engaging them in spaces they frequent online, such as MySpace, or Orkut, would be a great way to reach and thus serve a wider audience.
Please comment and share ways your organization is using online technology, and share any questions you might have.
These look like great resources. I am currently writing a research paper about how companies use web 2.0 for a marketing class, but I never considered including nonprofits, which actually use social media more than traditional businesses. Interesting stuff.
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A method and apparatus are disclosed for controlling the flight time and composition of a marking fluid used in a continuous jet marking system. A three-way valve permits switching between fresh ink and system ink supplies. Periodically a comparison of pressure required to maintain a constant drop flight time is made by a controller. Because both supplies are in the same operating environment any difference in pressure is due to a change in system ink viscosity. Solvent is added, if necessary, to the system ink via a pump to restore viscosity to desired values.
1. A method of regulating ink viscosity while maintaining desired ink drop velocity in a drop marking device, comprising the steps of:
setting the desired drop velocity using only fresh ink;
b. thereafter operating the marking device using ink which is recycled through the marking device and subject to solvent evaporation and temperature variations;
c. determining the fluid pressure, Ps, required to maintain the desired drop velocity while using the recycled ink;
d. periodically reverting to the use of fresh ink which is subjected to the same temperature variations as the recycled ink;
e. restoring the drop velocity to the desired value during step d operation;
f. determining the fluid pressure, Pf, required to produce the desired drop velocity during step d operation;
determining the pressure difference, Pd, where Pd =Ps -Pf ;
h. adding solvent to the recycled ink if Pd is greater than desired.
2. A method of detecting non temperature related changes in ink viscosity while maintaining a desired ink drop velocity in a drop marking device, comprising the steps of:
a. setting the desired drop velocity using only fresh ink;
b. thereafter operating the marking device using ink which is recycled through the marking device and subject to solvent evaporation and temperature variations;
c. determining the fluid pressure, Ps, required to maintain the desired drop velocity while using the recycled ink;
d. periodically reverting to the use of fresh ink which is subjected to the same temperature variations as the recycled ink;
e. restoring the drop velocity to the desired value during step d operation;
f. determining the fluid pressure, Pf, required to produce the desired drop velocity during step d operation;
g. determining the pressure difference, Pd, where Pd =Ps -Pf, said difference corresponding to the change in ink viscosity due to factors other than temperature variation.
3. Apparatus for detecting non temperature related changes in ink viscosity in a drop marking device in which an ink stream is forced through a nozzle at a selected velocity by a pressure source to create marking drops comprising:
a) means for detecting ink velocity;
b) means for detecting the fluid pressure of the ink supplied to the nozzle;
c) a first reservoir initially containing fresh ink which is repeatedly cycled through the marking device and returned to such first reservoir and therefore subject to solvent evaporation and temperature variation;
d) a second reservoir containing only fresh ink subject only to temperature variation;
e) means for switching between said first and second reservoirs for supplying ink to the nozzle;
f) means responsive to said velocity detecting means and said pressure detecting means, for periodically calculating:
i) the fluid pressure Ps required to maintain said selected ink velocity while using cycled ink from said first reservoir;
ii) the fluid pressure Pf required to maintain such a selected ink velocity while using fresh ink from said second reservoir;
iii) the pressure difference Pd =Ps -Pf, said difference corresponding to the change in ink viscosity due to factors other than temperature variation;
g) said means for periodically calculating including means for operating said switch means to permit periodic detection of the ink velocity and fluid pressure for ink from each of said first and second reservoirs.
4. The apparatus of claim 3 further including: means for adding solvent to said first reservoir, said means for periodically calculating causing operation of said solvent adding means if Pd is greater than zero � a constant.
5. The apparatus of claim 3 wherein the means for detecting ink velocity is a drop velocity detector.
6. The apparatus of claim 3 wherein the means for detecting fluid pressure is a pressure sensor in circuit with the ink supply to said nozzle.
7. The apparatus of claim 3 wherein the ink is forced through the nozzle by a pressure source applied to said first and second reservoirs.
8. The apparatus of claim 3 wherein the means for switching between the first and second reservoirs includes a three-way valve, the inputs to the valve connected to each of the reservoirs and the output being supplied to said nozzle.
9. The apparatus of claim 3 wherein said means for periodically calculating is a microprocessor based programmable controller.
10. The apparatus of claim 4 wherein the means for adding solvent includes:
a) a solvent reservoir; and
b) a means for injecting solvent into said first reservoir.
11. An apparatus for maintaining the viscosity of ink delivered from a system ink supply to a nozzle to produce droplets comprising in combination:
a supply of fresh ink which is located in proximity to, but segregated from the system ink supply for exposure to common temperature conditions:
means selectively operable for delivering ink from either the system ink supply or said fresh ink supply to the nozzle to produce droplets;
means for sensing the velocity of the droplets
means for sensing a first pressure applied to ink delivered from said fresh ink supply to produce a predetermined velocity and a second pressure applied to ink delivered from said system ink supply to produce droplets having said same predetermined velocity; and
means responsive to a difference between said first and second pressures to mix a selected quantity of additive with the ink in the system ink supply to maintain substantially constant viscosity of the system ink supply.
This invention relates to the field of drop marking systems of the type in which a marking fluid is forced through a nozzle, which converts the liquid into droplets which can then be controlled by various means while projected toward a substrate for marking purposes. Examples of such systems include the familiar ink jet marking systems used for high speed label printing, product identification and the like, although there are other drop marking systems known in the art.
One particular type of system which advantageously employs the present invention is the continuous stream, synchronous ink jet printer. Such a system typically includes an ink reservoir and a remotely located nozzle or printhead connected to the reservoir by a conduit. Ink is forced under pressure from the reservoir to the nozzle which emits a continuous stream of ink drops. The ink, which is electrically conductive, is provided with a charge as the drops leave the nozzle. The drops then pass through a deflection field which causes selected drops to be deflected so that some of the drops are deposited onto a substrate while the remaining drops are returned to the reservoir for reuse.
It is known in the prior art to sense the flow of the ink from the reservoir and adjust ink parameters to maintain a desired flow rate. This teaching is found in the present assignee's prior U.S. Pat. No. 4,555,712. In the '712 patent a method and apparatus are disclosed which provide a means for determining and maintaining ink drop velocity substantially constant in a manner which is substantially more accurate than was obtainable in the prior art.
In a preferred embodiment of the '712 patent the control system adjusts the flow rate by controlling the addition of makeup solvent to the ink reservoir. The viscosity of the ink is thereby adjusted so as to maintain drop velocity substantially constant.
Experience with this system has demonstrated that wide variations in temperature may cause the percentage of solids (dyes and resins) in the ink supply to vary by as much as ten to forty percent from its initial composition while maintaining viscosity and flow rate substantially constant. Such a wide shift in composition affects other characteristics important in an ink jet system, such as ink drying time, drop break off point and even the charging characteristics of the ink drops.
An improvement over the system disclosed in the '712 patent is described in U.S. Pat. No. 4,860,027. The '027 patent teaches a method of compensating for temperature variations so that the marking fluid composition is maintained within acceptable ranges. This is accomplished by measuring temperature changes at selected intervals and determining the flow time differences due to such temperature change. This information is used to alter the referenced flow time employed by the electronic controller in deciding whether to add additional solvent to the marking fluid.
The '027 patent, although accounting for temperature variation to maintain composition within acceptable levels, does not maintain flow time constant under some operating conditions. Specifically, it adjusts the flow time to compensate for perceived changes in operating temperature thereby altering flight time. In some circumstances, this is undesirable, as flight time is also critical to print quality.
It is accordingly an object of the present invention to maintain drop flight time relatively constant while still accounting for temperature variations and changes in the marking fluid composition during extended operation.
According to the present invention, ink drop velocity and, therefore, drop flight time is maintained substantially constant. This is accomplished by employing a drop velocity detector which causes the controller to adjust flow pressure as necessary. System ink supply is altered by the addition of solvent when required.
A three-way valve is employed so that either fresh ink (ink which has not been cycled through the system) or system ink can be provided to the ink jet nozzle. During set up, fresh ink is supplied and the velocity of the drops ejected from the nozzle is set to the desired velocity for optimal printing results.
After printing operations have commenced using system ink, the controller periodically operates the three-way valve to again employ fresh ink. The system is readjusted to maintain drop velocity constant under current operating conditions, thereby to account for any changes in temperature, nozzle wear and myriad other system variations. The pressure sensor in the fluid line detects fluid pressure. This reading is then stored for comparison.
The valve is then switched back to the system ink supply. Drop velocity for the system ink is brought up to the desired value and a reading from the pressure sensor is compared with the value obtained for the fresh ink supply. Because the velocity and operation temperature is the same in both cases, only changes in viscosity of the system ink are reflected in any detected differences in pressure readings. If solvent is required to adjust viscosity, it is added by means of a solvent pump from a solvent reservoir.
FIG. 1 illustrates a preferred embodiment of the invention.
As indicated in the background portion of the specification, the present invention is an improvement upon prior U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,555,712 and 4,860,027 both of which are hereby incorporated by reference. In these patents it is taught to maintain flow rate of ink from a reservoir to a nozzle relatively constant. In turn, this maintains drop velocity of the drops emitted from the nozzle relatively constant optimizing the quality of the printing accomplished by the device. The '712 patent discloses that flow rate can be maintained constant in a number of ways including adjusting the pressure used to move the ink from the reservoir to the nozzle; adding solvent to alter the viscosity composition of the ink; as well as heating or cooling the ink.
In general, the preferred way of maintaining constant flow rate or flight time is to add "makeup" solvent to the ink supply. This is because ink drops which are not used for marking are returned to the system ink supply for reuse. The solvent component of the ink is volatile and over time evaporation results in a viscosity increase. Other operating conditions often mask this change in viscosity making it difficult to know when and how much solvent to add. For example, temperature increases as the equipment heats up during prolonged use can interfere with systems which simply maintain viscosity constant.
The '027 patent attempted to solve this problem by incorporating a temperature sensor adjacent the nozzle for providing an adjustment to the flow time calculation which would compensate for temperature changes. Although reasonably successful, it is possible to maintain flow rate (and flight time) constant while automatically compensating for temperature according to the present invention without monitoring temperature nor adjusting control parameters as a function of temperature. Furthermore, the present invention maintains the integrity of the ink composition better than the prior art because it employs a dynamic comparison of the flow rate and viscosity of the system ink with the flow rate and viscosity of fresh ink under the identical operating conditions. In this way, look-up tables, ink compensation data, temperature correction factors and the like are eliminated along with the unreliability which necessarily occurs due to real world differences between, for example, the written specifications of a particular ink and the actual characteristics of the shipment being used.
Referring to the Figure, a preferred embodiment of an apparatus for carrying out the invention is illustrated. A printhead 10 includes a nozzle 12 which receives a supply of ink via a three-way valve 14 from a system ink reservoir 16. Ink supplied to the nozzle is formed into a stream of droplets by energy supplied by a piezoelectric device as known in the art. The drops pass a charging electrode 18 where selected drops are electrically charged and then through a high voltage deflection field 20. Drops which have been charged are deflected to a substrate to be marked while uncharged drops are returned to the system ink reservoir 16 via collector 72.
The velocity of the drops in flight is measured by a drop velocity detector 24 associated with the high voltage deflection plates 20. The drop velocity detector is conventional as, for example, of the type described in U.S. Pat. No. 4,417,256 to Filmore.
Disposed in the supply line from the system ink supply 16 to the nozzle 12 is a pressure sensor 26 from which viscosity changes can be determined. The output from the pressure sensor 26 and the drop velocity detector 24 are supplied to a controller 28 of the type described in the '712 and '077 patents. This controller may be a solid state logic system or a programmed micro-computer system. In either case, its function is to properly operate the printing system. It receives inputs from the pressure sensor and the drop velocity detector and operates a three-way valve 14 and a pressure source 30 used to deliver system ink from the reservoir to the nozzle.
Pressure source 30, in the illustrated embodiment, is a source of compressed air. If desired, a fluid pump can be used in place of pressure source 30.
When the system ink supply requires the addition of solvent, a pump 32 adds it to the reservoir 16 from a solvent supply 34. Operation of this pump is under control of the controller 28.
For the purposes to be described hereafter, a fresh ink reservoir 36 is provided and is pressurized in the same way as system ink reservoir 16. The process controller 28, by operating a three-way valve 14, can substitute fresh ink for system ink when it is desired to check system operation. Note, that unused fresh ink is returned to the system ink reservoir 16 not the fresh ink reservoir 36. Thus, the fresh ink reservoir contains only virgin ink from which no evaporation of solvent has taken place.
According to the present invention, the fresh ink reservoir is maintained in substantially the same operating environment as the system ink reservoir. Thus, it will be subject to the same temperature, vibration and other environmental conditions. This is an important aspect of the present invention for it ensures that when a comparison of fresh ink versus system ink is made, as will be described hereafter, any differences detected are due almost exclusively to changes in the system ink composition and not to temperature or other variables. In this way, the need for a temperature sensor and temperature compensation of the viscosity calculations of the type disclosed in the '027 patent are eliminated.
Operation of the system according to the present invention is as follows. Initially, the pressure source 30 is adjusted using fresh ink so that the velocity of drops emitted from nozzle 12 are within predetermined limits which produce the best printing for a given substrate, distance, etc.
Printing is then initiated using ink from the system ink reservoir supplied to the nozzle via the valve 14.
Periodically, it is important to determine the present quality of the system ink. For this purpose, the processor operates valve 14 and switches to the fresh ink reservoir 36. The system is then adjusted until the drop velocity detector 24 indicates that drop velocity is within the desired limits established at the initial set up. At that time, the pressure sensor 26 is also interrogated to determine the pressure necessary to produce the desired drop velocity. This pressure value is compared with the value recorded during normal operation of the printhead using ink from the system ink reservoir 16.
Because velocity is the same and because both ink reservoirs are at substantially the same temperature, any pressure difference between the fresh ink and the system ink reflects a change in viscosity of the system ink from its initial value. Compensation can then be made by adding solvent, if necessary, from reservoir 34 using pump 32.
If the pressure required for the system ink, Ps is greater than the pressure required for fresh ink, Pf than the system ink is more viscous than the fresh ink. If the reverse is true, due to for example, temperature changes in the system during prolonged operation or other causes, than the addition of solvent is withheld. Stated mathematically, the pressure difference Pd is equal to:
Pd =Ps -Pf
If the difference is positive, solvent is added, if negative, solvent is withheld.
The present invention, because it eliminates temperature variation and drop velocity variation to focus solely on changes in viscosity can produce results not obtainable in the prior art. Furthermore, because the comparison is made between ink that has been used and fresh ink from the same batch or lot, it is possible to customize the ink composition by holding Pd at a constant value other than zero. For example, if it were desired to maintain ink viscosity greater than fresh ink, it is only necessary to instruct the controller to maintain Pd at a desired value greater than zero (constant offset). Alternatively, if Pd is held negative, the system ink viscosity is maintained lower than the viscosity of the fresh ink. This constant offset capability be advantageously used to customize ink characteristics for different printers and printing applications.
While preferred embodiments of the present invention have been illustrated and described, it will be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art that changes and modifications can be made without departing from the invention in its broader aspects. Various features of the present invention are set forth in the following claims.
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Hyper-V Program Manager
While you are probably used to connecting to a virtual machine from the Hyper-V manager snap-in, it is possible to just run the Virtual Machine Connection directly. On a computer where you have the Hyper-V management tools installed, go to the Hyper-V directory under Program Files and you will find vmconnect.exe. Launching this program will display a dialog that allows you to specify the Hyper-V server and virtual machine to connect to.
vmconnect.exe also supports having the Hyper-V server and virtual machine name passed as command line parameters. This way you can easily make your own shortcuts for controlling specific virtual machines - with a command like this:
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You can also connect to a virtual machine using its GUID, which is useful if you have multiple virtual machines with the same name, by running:
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One thing that you should be aware of is that while the Hyper-V manager snap-in almost always runs elevated, Virtual Machine Connection does not. So to avoid authentication issues you will either need to run it "As Administrator" or you will need to add your personal account the the Hyper-V Administrators role under the Authorization Management tool.
Cheers, Ben
Thanks again for your great blog and all the info you give us!
I am in the process of evaluating Hyper-V for possible use by our programming development team. The main reason for our interest is multi-processor support. From what I see so far this is only "supported" in windows 2008 and partially supported in windows 2003. I was able to create an xp vm that at least appears to be using multi processors. Does this really not work, or what? If not will it be supported in the release version?
Another question I have is how to manage a vm from an xp system. Again from what I can find you have to use the Hyper-V management tools for vista. Are we really going to be required to have vista installed just to manage a vm? Is there another way for multiple users to access different vms on the server from the desktop (running xp).
Thanks much!
Something a bit offtopic here.
But, i check almost daily with a google-search to see if there are updated VM additions for Windows 2008. I would be really happy if you told us immediatly when they are available, so that i only have to keep on reading your blog to see when/if they come out ;)
I'm now used to my windows 2008 VMs running far slower than my other VM's, but i would install the new additions the moment they are released.
Any word on the update to VS2005 already? Anywhere when i can get the beta? or the beta of the new additions?
Ron -
With "supported" multi-processor configurations it means that we have tested them and will provide support if you encouner issues with them. Other OSes might work - but no guarantees are made.
We have no plans for management from XP systems at this point in time.
Does VMConnect work for untrusted remote hosts?


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The St. David's duo of Sophie Shears and Tiffany Bartholomew combined to score 31 points Friday, handing Kerr-Vance a 40-22 loss on the final night of the Eastern Plains Independent Conference regular season.
KVA (11-9, 5-7 EPIC) finished tied for fourth in the standings with Grace Christian of Raleigh and will either host or visit Grace in the first round of the league tournament on Tuesday.
St. David's is third in the standings behind Halifax Academy and Cary Christian.
"Our goals are still to qualify for the state tournament and I think we have a decent chance," said KVA head coach Brian Russell.
Bartholomew finished with 16 points for the Warriors and Shears had 15.
St. David's led 16-1 after the first quarter of KVA's Senior Night.
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A strong finish to the year for the Elbert County 4-H BB Team, after competing on the national stage.
On June 27th, the team made the trip up to Rogers, Arkansas for the National BB Team Competition.
Competing against over fifty teams, Elbert County BB Team Coach Rock Evans said that Elbert County made an impact.
"We held our own and we did really well", said Evans. "Cheyenne Burton finished number one in the nation by shooting a perfect score in the sitting position."
Quite a few of the kids on the team will move on as they will exceed the thirteen year old age limit by next season.
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Elbert County placed in the top twenty out of the over fifty teams present.
Evans expressed gratitude, on behalf of himself and the team, to the community for helping them makes this trip possible.
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The sheer flexibility of Polyolefin has made them a affix for all types of ocean lovers, particularly surfers and Kite Boarders. Made from strong Polyolefin, they help protect the skin from abrasion, UV rays and biological irritants. long-lasting Over-Lock and Flat-Lock Stitching is used on the full-body jumpsuits. Polyolefin look great, allow total freedom of movement and stand up to the rigors of an active lifestyle. Polyolefin material wicks moisture away from the skin more efficiently than any other fiber. Each full-length jumpsuit comes working with thumb loops, heel straps and a tough, non-corrosive zipper. Polyolefin takes performance to the next level and is woven from colored, solid core material. These suits are not dyed, will never fade and are resistant to the bleaching effects of chlorine and sunlight. This bomb-proof" material Polyolefin Jumpsuit comes in all black. The Polyolefin Full Suit is great for layering under your full wet suit. The Polyolefin Suit will make you wetsuit go on much easier and add extra insulating layer in brutal conditions, extend the length of you cold water sessions. In warm water it give a good amount of warmth without being too hot.
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Comments about Hyperflex by Henderson Hyperflex Polyolefin Long Sleeve Full Suit, Black:
The day I was trying this skin out my zipper on my 7mm wetsuit came off in my hand as i was gearing up to dive in 45 degree water.
I figured try it and see if i was too cold just end the dive
I was more then comfortable at 65ft .
I did 2 dives to 65ft for 45minutes and no complaints or chills
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I use this by itself for warmth and sun protection while training in the pool. I also wear it under my wetsuit when freediving springs and colder water. I'm 5'10" and weigh 200. The XL fits perfectly. Skins are supposed to be very snug. Expect to spend some time taking it off (just as you would your wetsuit). This skin is a dream in the water. Slightly buoyant (about 1/2 pound), this skin does not creep around, and need to be readjusted when your in the water, like some skins. It's multi layered, so it's very durable, and I don't feel a need do wear anything underneath - as I have with thinner skins. I love mine! It's pricey, but worth every penny.
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I'm 180cm, 72kg and this suit barely fits! The size M is so tight my neck hurts and the front entry is a real pain.
I nearly tore it a few times just trying it on!
The M is more suited for someone 175cm and 65kg max!
Other then that, the suit is great for sting and uv protection. It's great as an alternative to a 2mm wetsuit for tropical diving.
I would really like to see Hyperflex fix their sizing issues and make a back entry version.
Till they fix the sizing issue I can't recommend this to a friend.
The pluses are it's light, machine washable, packs well and dries fast.
To make this suit perfect I would add these features:
Correct sizing/fitting (too small!)
1.5mm neoprene on front/back/shoulders
Back zipper not front
Elbow/knee pads
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Comments about Hyperflex by Henderson Hyperflex Polyolefin Long Sleeve Full Suit, Black:
does not fit