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Arizona Republican Gov. Jan Brewer today said she received assurances from President Obama that the majority of forthcoming border security resources will be sent to her state, but exactly how much has not been determined.
Following a hastily arranged meeting with Obama at the White House, Brewer said she wants the administration to begin constructing fencing along the Arizona-Mexico border this month.
The meeting was held amid rising tension between the administration and Brewer after she signed a controversial law giving police in her state explicit authority to question the legal status of anyone reasonably believed to be in the country illegally.
Attorney General Holder is reviewing whether to legally challenge the law. Brewer said Obama "brushed over" the issue and did not want to discuss any details of it during their meeting. When asked whether she believes Obama has actually read the law, Brewer smiled and said if he has, he should understand it.
Brewer said the tone of today's meeting was very cordial, and both sides agreed to have more dialogue.
"I will tell you, I am encouraged that there is going to be much better dialogue between the federal government and the state of Arizona," Brewer said. "I hope that's not wishful thinking."
But they did not appear to come to any agreements. White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs said both sides expressed their viewpoints, with Obama stressing that border security must be coupled with comprehensive immigration reform.
"I don't think you're going to deal with comprehensive immigration reform and the circumstances around the border without dealing with Arizona," he said.
Gibbs noted that Arizona Republican Sen. John McCain was "very instrumental" in advancing immigration reform legislation in the past. Gibbs said the White House hopes Brewer will let McCain and other GOP senators know the importance of the issue.
But Brewer said she did not commit during the meeting to getting Republican support for immigration reform.
Gibbs said he did not know whether the administration plans to build fencing in Arizona within the next month.
Brewer remained under fire today from critics who oppose the Arizona law and who want Congress to pass immigration reform legislation. Indeed, protesters rallied across the street from the White House while Brewer and Obama met.
"Gov. Brewer has shown that she's not interested in real solutions," said Eliseo Medina, executive vice president of the Service Employees International Union. "Instead of encouraging her senators, John McCain and [Arizona GOP Sen.] Jon Kyl, to come to the table and work with the president and Democrats in Congress, she has helped create a political environment in her state that makes a real conversation about how to address our broken immigration system impossible."
"Until Republicans stop blocking real reform and instead work to pass comprehensive reform legislation, we will see more senseless legislation ... in states across the country," she added.
House Judiciary ranking member Lamar Smith defended Brewer.
"Listening to the governor of Arizona's concerns is likely to be more productive than the approach taken by [Homeland] Secretary Napolitano and Attorney General Holder, who criticized Arizona's immigration enforcement law before even reading it," he said of today's meeting.
"Arizona was forced to take action because of the federal government's unwillingness to enforce our immigration laws and secure our nation's borders," he added.
The White House announced last week that it is seeking $500 million in new border security funds from Congress, part of which will be used to send 1,200 National Guard troops to the Southwest border.
House appropriators have included the funding in their version of the emergency war supplemental spending bill. The Senate version of the bill does not contain the funding, but key senators have indicated they support adding it.
Brewer said Obama pledged to send some of his staff to Arizona with updated information in two weeks.


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In the volleyball match Thursday night with Grants, some things were missing for the host Valencia squad.
The Jaguars won 3-1 as they showed a superior performance at the net through most of the night.
Coach Karen Vanessa Chavez was suspended for the District 6-4A contest. Some motivation seemed to be absent from the only set the Jags lost, as well.
Valencia (16-3, 7-1) is scheduled to face in-county rivals Belen (7-10, 3-5) on Tuesday and Los Lunas (17-1, 8-0) Thursday in the final match of the regular season. Valencia had to forfeit their final match of the season for scheduling too many matches (See the separate story in today's issue for the complete details).
Grants (8-9, 3-5) fell into a third place tie with Belen with the Valencia loss.
The fire shown in the first two sets was missing in the third game. Grants took a 25-23 win during which the Jags tied the score eight times, but were never able to take the lead in the second half of the set.
Valencia won the first set 25-9 by not allowing a single service point to the Pirates.
Alexis Montaño served out the final five points as the Jags went up, 1-0.
Valencia was almost as dominant in the second set, racing out to a 12-1 lead.
Valencia closed it out by returning to the dominating net play that controlled the first two sets. The Jags built a 20-11 edge in taking the final set, 25-16. Senior Aizlinn Guiterrez got the match point on a kill from the left side of the net.
Junior varsity coach Dave Linthicum, filling in for Chavez, explained that the third-game lull had been happening for the last few matches.
"We struggled in the third game. They picked it up. We actually played better in the third game tonight then we have in the last couple (of matches)," said Linthicum.
Valencia's senior hitter agreed.
"I think the third game always gets to us. I think we get too relaxed and think that we are going to win in three. We have to work more," said Guiterrez.
The fourth game was more to Guiterrez's liking.
"I really count on my setters. They are the quarterbacks on the floor, it all comes down to a good pass," said Guiterrez.
Linthicum was happy with the team's performance as they mostly dominated Grants.
"I am just the B-team coach for these A-team players. The girls were awesome tonight; they were aggressive at the net and never let up. The seniors on this team played great," said Linthicum.
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In a system for housing electronics cards, methods and systems for cooling the electronics cards are presented. Each electronics card preferably contains heat-producing electronics and a heat sink, and is preferably placed within a card guide of the chassis and secured into position with a clamping device. At least one of the heat sink, the card guide, the clamping device, and a cold wall of the chassis are used to facilitate the conduction cooling of the heat-producing electronics. Furthermore, a clamping device may rigidly secure a card into position, thus reducing the impact of vibrations (including shock) on the card. Additionally, an air flow further cools the electronics cards, the card guides, and/or the cold wall.
1. A system for securing and cooling electronics cards in a chassis, the system comprising:
an electronics card containing: (i) heat-producing electronics, and (ii) a heat sink comprising edge and a face, wherein the heat-producing electronics are coupled to the face to conduct heat away from the heat-producing electronics;
the chassis comprising a vent and enclosing a card guide steering the placement of the electronics card and dissipating heat from the electronics card; and
a clamping device securing the edge of the heat sink to the card guide whereby (i) the edge of the heat sink is coupled with the card guide, thereby dissipating heat from the heat sink to the card guide, (ii) the heat sink is coupled to the clamping device and the clamping device is coupled to the card guide, thereby further dissipating heat from the edge of the heat sink to the card guide via the clamping device, and (iii) the edge of the heat sink is rigidly secured to the card guide, thereby reducing the effects of vibrations;
wherein air flows through the vent and over the face of the heat sink electronics card to further cool the heat-producing electronics coupled to the face of the heat sink.
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9. A method for cooling electronics cards in a chassis, wherein a first electronics card contains a first heat sink comprising an edge and a face, and a first set of heat-producing electronics coupled to the face of the first heat sink, and wherein the chassis comprises a vent and contains a first card guide, and the first electronics card, the method comprising:
coupling the edge of the first heat sink and the first card guide with a first clamping device that rigidly secures the edge of the first heat sink to the first card guide, thereby conducting heat from the first set of heat-producing electronics through the face of the first heat sink, through the first heat sink and through the edge of the first heat sink to the first card guide; and
providing an air flow through the vent over the face of the first heat sink, thereby further cooling the first heat sink.
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coupling the edge of the second heat sink to the second card guide with a second clamping device that rigidly secures the edge of the second heat sink to the second card guide, thereby conducting heat from the second set of heat-producing electronics through the face of the second heat sink through the second heat sink, and through the edge of the second heat sink to the second card guide, wherein the provided air flow further cools the second heat sink.
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17. A method for producing a conduction cooling path in a convection-cooled chassis, the chassis comprising (i) a cold wall, (ii) a plurality of card guides for housing electronics cards, wherein at least one of the electronics cards comprises a heat sink, the card guides coupled to the cold wall, (iii) a vent, and (iv) an air flow path through the vent for cooling the at least one electronics card secured in one of the plurality of card guides, the method comprising:
maintaining a first thermal connection between an edge of the heat sink of the at least one electronics card secured in the one of the plurality of card guides and the cold wall, thereby cooling the at least one electronics card by conducting heat from the at least one electronics card through the edge of the heat sink to the cold wall;
maintaining a second thermal connection between the edge of the heat sink of the at least one electronics card and the cold wall through a clamping device, thereby cooling the at least one electronics card by further conducting heat from the at least one electronics card through the edge of the heat sink to the cold wall; and
further cooling the at least one electronics card with an air flow through the air flow path over a face of the heat sink to cool the heat sink.
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The United States Government may have acquired certain rights in this invention pursuant to Contract No. W31P4Q-07-C-0182 with DARPA.
The embodiments herein relate to methods and systems for cooling electronics cards housed within a chassis.
Card-style printed board assemblies are typically used to contain electronics components in an electronics enclosure. These electronics cards may contain off-the-shelf or custom electronics components, such as central processing units (CPUs), application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), digital signal processors (DSPs), network processors, graphics processing units (GPUs), memory units, communication interfaces, communication busses, and so on. These components normally produce heat when active. Electronics cards containing such heat-producing electronics may be used, for example, in the fields of avionics, transportation, or communications.
As newer electronics components exhibiting improved performance are developed, they also may draw more electrical power and produce more heat than previous generations of electronics components. This additional heat needs to be dissipated or removed from the cards and the chassis in order to ensure that the electronics system does not overheat. Furthermore, electronics systems may be deployed in an environment that is subject to significant vibration, such as a commercial or military aircraft. Thus, modern electronics system design calls for addressing at least the problems of providing heat dissipation for the electronics components on the electronics cards as well as structural support for the electronics cards and the chassis in the presence of vibration.
Current off-the-shelf convection cooling and conduction cooling technologies both individually fail to solve all of these problems. Thus, an improved method of cooling these types of systems is desirable.
In order to improve the cooling and securing of electronics in a chassis, a hybrid cooling system, using both conduction-based and convection-based cooling is introduced. In this system, a convection-cooled chassis may be modified to dissipate heat using card guides, cold walls, or both card guides and cold walls, that are designed for heat conduction.
Electronics cards are secured in the chassis. Preferably, the electronics cards each comprise heat-producing electronics and a heat sink coupled with these heat-producing electronics. Electronics cards are placed in the chassis such that the heat sink on each card is preferably coupled with a card guide and/or a cold wall, thereby dissipating heat from the heat-producing electronics to the card guide and/or cold wall, via a heat sink.
Furthermore, each electronics card is preferably secured in the chassis with a clamping device, such as a wedgelock. The clamping device may serve two purposes. First, it is preferably comprised of a heat-conducting material, and it is preferably coupled with both the heat sink on an electronics card and a card guide and/or a cold wall of the chassis. Thus, the clamping device may further conduct heat away from the heat-producing electronics to a card guide and/or a cold wall via the heat sink on the electronics card. Second, the clamping device may rigidly secure the electronics card into a card guide, or slot, in the chassis, thereby reducing the impact of vibrations (including shock) on the electronics card.
Additionally, each electronics card may comprise a mezzanine card mounting location for supporting the insertion of a mezzanine card into the electronics card. The mezzanine card may enhance the electronics card with supplementary memory, processing capability or other functions. A mezzanine card so inserted into an electronics card may be cooled by conduction, convection, or both.
The chassis may also contain a fan unit, comprising one or more fans, that blows air over the electronics cards and out of a vent in the chassis, thereby cooling the cards. Alternatively, the chassis may be cooled by one or more external fans or by other cooling techniques. Regardless of the convection technique used, an air flow is preferably provided, thus further cooling the heat-producing electronics, heat sink(s) on the electronics cards, and cold wall(s).
These arrangements preferably allow a conduction-cooled electronics system to be supported in a low-cost convection-cooled chassis. Furthermore, by mitigating the vibrations that the electronics cards are subjected to, such an electronics system can be deployed in commercial and military avionics systems.
These and other aspects and advantages will become apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art by reading the following detailed description, with reference where appropriate to the accompanying drawings. Further, it should be understood that the foregoing overview is merely exemplary and is not intended to limit the scope of the invention as claimed.
An electronics chassis, containing one or more electronics cards, may be used in avionics systems (such as military and commercial aircraft), transportation systems (such as automobiles, trains, and military vehicles), and telecommunications systems (such as circuit and packet switching equipment), as well as in other types of systems. Regardless of the purpose of the system, such a chassis is usually subject to at least two design goals: (1) avoiding overheating, and (2) reducing the impact of vibration on the system.
Electronics components generate heat, and in general, the more powerful the components, the more heat they typically generate. Thus, as newer and more advanced electronic components are deployed in these systems, the need for improved cooling technology grows. When electronics overheat, the electronics may produce incorrect results, fail intermittently, or fail completely.
Electronics systems may be deployed in scenarios that are subject to vibrations. For example, an avionics system in a commercial or military aircraft may experience vibrations in the normal course of flight. Particularly severe vibrations could cause the electronics to abruptly fail or become faulty. As more aircraft manufacturers adopt "fly-by-wire" designs, in which the aircraft is controlled electronically instead of mechanically, housing electronics in a vibration-resilient fashion becomes important.
Typically, a telecommunications system experiences only minimal vibrations in a normal setting, such as the central office of a telecommunications service provider. However, it is desirable for telecommunications systems to be designed to withstand vibrations that may be produced by earthquakes or explosions. Furthermore, mobile wireless base stations or other types of telecommunications equipment may be deployed for military, national security, or disaster recovery purposes. Such a system is preferably designed to withstand vibrations associated with these settings.
Two common methods for cooling electronics are convection cooling and conduction cooling. Convection cooling typically utilizes a liquid or gas to transfer heat from one place to another, and may be either free or forced. Free convection cooling relies upon the natural flow of heat due to temperature gradients or convection currents. Forced convection cooling uses an external source of motion, such as a fan, vacuum, or pump, to actively provide an air flow, thereby transferring heat.
As an example of forced convection, a system housing electronics may use one or more fan units to propel a forced airflow over the electronic components on the electronics cards, thus cooling these components. The resulting heated air is then vented out of the chassis. The fans may be within the chassis or may be external to or otherwise separate from the chassis.
Convection cooling is advantageous in that it is simple and cost effective (for example, a convection-cooled electronics card may not require a heat sink). However, off-the-shelf implementations of convection cooled systems may suffer from poor resistance to vibration.
Conduction cooling takes advantage of the natural flow of heat from a warmer body to a cooler body. On an electronics card, this usually involves coupling the card's heat-producing electronics with a heat sink. The heat sink may be composed from aluminum, copper, graphite, carbon fiber, or some other element, compound or alloy. The heat sink preferably moves heat produced by the electronic components on the card off of the heat-producing electronics, and may further conduct heat to cooling components, such as cold walls built into the chassis. Cold walls are also preferably composed from aluminum, copper, graphite, carbon fiber, or some other element, compound or alloy, and may serve to dissipate heat from the chassis.
Conduction cooling typically transfers heat more effectively than convection cooling. Furthermore, off-the-shelf conduction-cooled electronics cards may be designed to better withstand vibrations than off-the-shelf convection-cooled electronics cards. However, conduction-cooling typically requires heat sinks, one or more cold walls, and potentially a custom design, thus increasing the cost and complexity of both the chassis and the electronics cards.
Thus, it is desirable to combine the low cost of convection cooling systems with the superior heat transfer abilities of conduction cooled systems to form a hybrid chassis cooling system that both cools the system's electronics components and protects them from vibrations. A preferred embodiment involves modifying a convection-cooled chassis by adding heat-conducting or heat-dissipating card guides and cold walls. These modifications can be taken advantage of by securing electronics cards in the modified chassis so that the electronics cards are thermally coupled to the card guides and/or the cold walls.
Such an arrangement of electronics cards in a modified chassis may be further cooled by convection techniques. For example, the convection cooling may be passive, and therefore rely on natural convection to transfer heat away from the electronics cards. Alternatively, the convection cooling may be active, but may not employ a self-contained fan. For example, such a system used in an aircraft may employ aircraft-supplied cooling air. In this case, the chassis may contain an orifice that mates with an air-tight seal on the aircraft. The chassis preferably uses this interface to gain access to the aircraft's air system, and in doing so the chassis has access to cooling air. As another alternative, the chassis may contain one or more fan units for forcing air over the electronics cards.
So configured, a convection-cooled chassis modified for hybrid convection and conduction cooling may be of a simpler design and more cost effective than a conduction-cooled chassis, but exhibit superior cooling when compared to an off-the-shelf convection cooled chassis. Further alternatives are possible as well. While the description below is directed to preferred embodiments of such a hybrid cooling system, the description should not be construed to be limited to just these embodiments.
I. Hybrid Chassis Cooling System
Electronics cards may be secured into these slots by various types of fastening devices, including but not limited to screws, clips, clamps, and wedgelocks. The coupling of the electronics cards to the chassis may form thermal connections between components on the electronics cards (e.g., heat sinks) and the card guides and/or cold walls of the chassis. In this way, heat is conducted away from the heat-producing electronics on the electronics cards, thereby cooling the heat-producing electronics.
Slots 120, 122, 124, 126, 128, 130, 132 may secure more than one type of electronics card. For example, the types of electronics cards housed in these slots may include processing cards for facilitating computation, interface cards for facilitating communication between the processing cards and devices outside the chassis, switching cards for facilitating communication between cards in the chassis, and power supply cards for providing electrical power to electronics cards in the chassis.
A single electronics card can be designed to utilize more than one slot in a chassis. Furthermore, some of slots 120, 122, 124, 126, 128, 130, 132 may remain empty, either because their use is not required by the system, or to facilitate an increased air flow across electronics cards that are placed in the chassis.
Air flow 110 provides convection cooling to the chassis and electronics cards secured in slots 120, 122, 124, 126, 128, 130, 132. Air flow 110 is preferably facilitated by input vents (not shown) and output vents (also not shown). Such vents may be placed at various locations in the chassis, for instance, in the side walls, the top, or the bottom of the chassis. Additionally, the chassis may also include one or more fan units 120 forcing air flow 110 through the chassis, further cooling any heat-producing electronics and/or heat sinks on the electronics cards. Preferably these fan units are arranged to provide sufficient cooling to all electronics cards, as well as to other components in the chassis.
It should be understood, however, that this and other arrangements of components described herein are set forth for purposes of example only. Other arrangements and components (e.g., devices, interfaces, functions, orders of components, etc.) can be added or used, and some components may be omitted altogether.
Side view 200 includes an electronics card 210. Naturally, more than one electronics card may be placed in the chassis, but for purposes of illustration only electronics card 210 is shown. Electronics card 210 comprises heat sink 212, mezzanine card 214, and wedgelock 216. Heat-producing electronics are preferably located on electronics card 210 under heat sink 212. These heat producing electronics may include, but are not limited to, CPUs, ASICs, FPGAs, DSPs, network processors, GPUs, memory units, communication interfaces, communication busses, and so on. Heat sink 212 is preferably coupled to these heat-producing electronics via a substrate, for example a thermal grease, gel, or interface material. The substrate may be comprised of silicon, glass, a polymer, or other elements or compounds. Examples of such substrates are manufactured by companies including Thermagon, FujiPoly, and Honeywell.
This arrangement allows heat to be conducted away from the heat-producing electronics and to heat sink 212. To facilitate heat transfer, heat sink 212 may be made of aluminum, copper, graphite, carbon fiber, or some other element, compound or alloy. Heat sink 212 is preferably constructed with a large surface area so that heat absorbed by heat sink 212 is effectively dissipated.
Mezzanine card 214 is preferably an adjunct or daughter-card device that is inserted into a mezzanine mounting location or slot (not shown) on electronics card 210. Mezzanine card 214 may enhance electronics card 210 with supplementary memory, processing capability, or other functions. For example, mezzanine card 214 may include a CPU, ASIC, FPGA, DSP, network processor, GPU, memory unit, communication interface, and/or a communication bus. Mezzanine card 214 so inserted into electronics card 210 may be coupled with heat sink 212, thereby cooling mezzanine card 214 by conduction. The mezzanine card slot may be compatible with a PCI Industrial Computers Manufacturers Group (PICMG), an Advanced Mezzanine Card (AMC) specification, a PCI Mezzanine Card (PMC) specification, an Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 1386 standard, or any other appropriate industry standard or proprietary technology.
Electronics card 210 is preferably secured to the chassis with wedgelock 216. Turning momentarily to
Wedgelock 216 is a preferred embodiment of a clamping device that can be used to secure an electronics card into a card guide. Additional preferred embodiments may include other types of clamping devices, or means for securing electronics cards, that may be used in similar or different arrangements as displayed in
Turning back to
It should be understood, however, that this and other arrangements described herein are set forth for purposes of example only. As such, those skilled in the art will appreciate that other arrangements and other components (e.g., machines, interfaces, functions, orders of functions, etc.) can be used instead, and some components may be omitted altogether.
II. Exemplary Hybrid Cooling Methods
Each of the methods described below are for purposes of example. In each method, more or fewer steps may be used, and the steps may be carried out in a different order than is illustrated below. Additionally, these methods may be combined with one another in multiple arrangements. However, preferred embodiments are not limited to these methods or any combination of these methods. Furthermore, while certain steps of these methods are described below as being carried out by a particular device or element, these steps may alternatively be carried out by other devices or elements.
The first electronics card may also contain a mezzanine card mounting location. When a mezzanine card is installed into the mezzanine card mounting location, heat is preferably conducted from the mezzanine card to the first heat sink, thus cooling the mezzanine card.
At step 412, a second heat sink on a second electronics card is coupled to a second card guide in the chassis. The coupling is preferably accomplished through the use of a second clamping device that conducts heat from the second electronics card. The second clamping device may also rigidly secure the second electronics card in the chassis, thereby reducing the effects of vibrations. The second clamping device may also be a wedgelock. Similarly to that of the first electronics card, this arrangement preferably allows the conduction of heat from heat-producing electronics on the second electronics card to the second card guide via the second heat sink and the second clamping device. Like the first electronics card, the second electronics card may also contain a mezzanine card mounting location such that a mezzanine card installed into the second electronics card will be cooled by the second heat sink.
At step 414, an airflow is provided, further cooling the first and second electronics cards. The airflow may be generated by natural convection, by air propelled by a fan that is either internal to or external from the chassis, or by other means. The airflow may also cool more electronics cards and other chassis components, such as mezzanine cards, card guides and cold walls.
At step 514, a third thermal connection is maintained between a mezzanine card installed in a mezzanine mounting location on the electronics card and a heat sink on the electronics card. With this arrangement, heat is conducted from the mezzanine card to the heat sink through the third thermal connection, and then from the heat sink to the cold wall through the first and second thermal connections. At step 516, an air flow is provided to cool the electronics card, including the mezzanine card. The airflow may be generated by natural convection, by air propelled by a fan that is either internal to or external from the chassis, or by other means. The airflow may also cool other electronics cards and other parts of the chassis, such as card guides and cold walls.
Exemplary embodiments of the present invention have been described above. Those skilled in the art will understand, however, that changes and modifications may be made to these embodiments without departing from the true scope and spirit of the invention, which is defined by the claims.
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This is very exciting for Nicki Minaj and Rihanna fans. Nicki's new video fir the single FLY dropped yesterday and its FAB. I absolutely love the conceot of this video and this song. Its great to see two girls working together instead of against each other. Enjoy the video!
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The two biggest cloud computing trends
Cloud computing has incited several new developments in the IT industry. As if the Web couldn't connect co-workers and acquaintances any more efficiently, the solution found a way to advance communication. It's not uncommon for employees to not only share documents, but revise and create them together from two separate locations.
Out of the plethora of technologies associated with cloud infrastructure, there are two distinct trends that are sticking out amongst the flock. Predictive analytics tools give marketing professionals tailored data attained through social media platforms while the bring-your-own-device (BYOD) phenomenon is enabling employees to telecommute through tablets.
Tracking the ones and zeros
IT optimization comes down to scalability. Although every major organization would like to obtain every amount of data the world has to offer, such an endeavor is simply impossible. Even a public cloud, despite being able to store incredible amounts of active information, would not be able to effectively handle such an operation.
As a result, corporations need to make the most out of what they can amass. According to CMSwire, predictive analytics software operating off of a cloud server can observe the raw information collected by the company and use algorithms to refine it into information that may dictate the decisions made by the corporation's executives. Knowing how consumers look for items and decide what they're going to buy can dramatically change a business' marketing campaign.
"This propensity to buy is usually expressed as a customer profile or audience segmentation with a scoring mechanism that allows marketing professionals to concentrate on those consumers most likely to buy," the source noted.
The almighty tablet
Rick Delgado, a contributor to Tech Cocktail, claimed that the BYOD trend is improving employee production because it allows workers to choose where they sit in the office. The news source stated socialization and interaction fosters creativity and output because employees are generally happier among friends. In contrast, those working in cubicles and isolated from human contact are less productive.
One of the primary benefits offered by BYOD is that the concept provides employees with a change in environment. Conducting business at the same desk during the same hours five days a week can become quite monotonous. A bored worker may feel less inclined to produce. However, giving him or her the option of working from home provides them with a change of pace.
The combination of these two trends creates a world in which a workers can view data predictions from their smartphones, tablets and PCs, enabling them to make key decisions remotely.
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New Jersey bear hunt areas to get heavy snow
Posted By Todd B. Bates On December 6, 2011 @ 6:17 pm In Uncategorized | Comments Disabled
Three to eight inches of heavy snow [1] is expected in Sussex County Wednesday night into Thursday morning, according to the National Weather Service.
And 2 to 4 inches of snow is forecast for Warren Count [2]y, according to the weather service.
Both counties are prime areas for New Jersey's ongoing black bear hunt [3], which began on Monday and ends on Saturday.
The question is whether the snow will hamper the controversial hunt [4].
Here's a weather service map [5] showing the snowfall forecast:
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[3] prime areas for New Jersey's ongoing black bear hunt: http://www.state.nj.us/dep/fgw/bearareamap.htm
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A manifesto to highlight the importance of gardens for wildlife is launched today.
The UK's leading wildlife and horticultural organisations, including the Natural History Museum, have joined Natural England in signing the Wildlife Gardening Manifesto.
'The gardens of England are under threat,' says Sir Martin Doughty, Chair of Natural England.
'In London, front gardens with an area 22 times the size of Hyde Park are now paved over and lost, reducing havens for wildlife, increasing the impact of flash flooding and contributing to climate change.'
A recent poll found that 45% of 18-34 year olds do not feel they are well informed about wildlife gardening and 37% of 18-24 year olds said they would like to do more but don't know how.
One of the best ways to encourage wildlife is to create a pond. Ponds should have a sloping side to let animals like frogs to get in and out easily. Even an upturned bin lid or a washing bowl will make a difference. Ponds are a great habitat for insects. Anything that encourages insects is beneficial as they are an important food source for many other creatures.
Some of the many other ways to entice wildlife into your garden are to make sure you have lots of bright flowers around that produce pollen and nectar - you can encourage wild flowers by leaving an area of grass unmown. Compost heaps are great, and a pile of logs or dead wood in a shady spot will be a refuge to garden wildlife. Try to avoid using chemical pesticides and leave food and water out for birds.
As well as helping the survival of many declining species, such as hedgehogs, frogs and bumblebees, wildlife gardens are good for people too. Research shows health, happiness and wellbeing is improved through contact with the natural environment.
'Through this manifesto, Natural England is calling to action businesses, the public sector and the public to play their part and give gardens a future - for the benefit of our own health and the survival of declining species, such as hedgehogs, frogs and bumblebees that live on our doorsteps.'


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Bariatric Center of Excellence
Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center is a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence, as designated by the American Society of Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery (ASMBA).
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Register for Rocky Point "Legends of Volleyball" ~~ Oct. 24th GO !Arrow up
Now that OTP is hosting Tri-Ball tournaments outside of Phoenix, it has gained some momentum and will continue to grow in tournament form. We have taken it to Prescott and Flagstaff AZ, Albuquerque NM , Lancaster PA, and we'll be in Rocky Point Mexico and El Paso TX in November 2013, on sand!
OTP had a new logo designed just for Tri-Ball and will create a new website just for Tri-Ball and it's promotion. Also created is the Organization of Tri-Ball Players. It will govern the growing sport with official rules and sanctions.
Once the Tri-Ball.com website is up and running, we'll be able to track growth all across the U.S. with tournaments, teams and players. You'll be able to buy net systems through OTP at discounted prices.
Watch us grow!
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OTP.com also now offers a comment system. You may comment on events, ask for carpools, another team member, etc. Please note though that your comment will be subject to a brief overview and will disappear after about 5 seconds after posting it. It will then reappear in its correct spot after it has been OK'd. I did my best to hide your email address, so please feel free to give your email address so people may contact you ( In the name box for comments ).
Gettin' Outta Town
Sept 21, 2013
Rim to Rim to Rim
What an adventure!
I only found out about this hike a week or so before it was to take place. None of the 4 of us had done any training for it either, but having hiked rim to rim about 4 years prior, I had an idea of what I was going to do to my body in this attempt at the Death March (the whole hike from south rim to north rim and back in one continuoushike, hoping to make it in about 24 hours). My hiking partners were to beDesiree ,Lynn , and John. Saturday was
Our plan was to leave
Dinner in
We had been stoked to do this trip, so sleep on Thursday night was fitful for me and Friday night seemed like I did not get any, but my friends said I must have fallen asleep in 1 minute due to my snoring they could hear. But I tossed and turned and did not feel really rested when I heard the alarm at 3AM.
We had taken 2 cars so we drove one to the Bright Angel trailhead, piled into the second car and parked it outside the road to
We made our way to the
The group ahead of us set a fair pace so we stayed with them, passing slower hikers, but we were almost run over by a group of Japanese hikers running down, who we caught up with after the half way mark, helping one of their male speedsters who must have twisted an ankle. One other was carrying his pack on his chest while another guy was shouldering the limping hiker. They did this all the way to the North rim.
At about 6.5 miles past Phantom Ranch, John said he needed to sit and we backtracked to a stream crossing to soak our feet and eat lunch. Poor John had blisters all over both feet and his ankles were killing him. Rather than putting him out of his misery on the spot, we chose to let him walk back to Phantom Ranch and wait for us to pick him up on our way back across the Canyon. Our target was to top out at the North rim and turn around and head back picking John up about 10PM. Wrong!
Desiree, Lynn and I headed north getting slower as we approached 22 miles and climbing 7000 ft up from the bottom of the Canyon.
We reached the top at 6:30PM. We knew we were going to run out of food since we had consumed so much of what we brought to get here. Some people waiting up top for another group gave us 3 bottles of Gatorade. Then I heard my name being called. One of my volleyball friends, Tim, was there in the parking lot waiting on some of his friends to come out. He graciously offered to take us to the North Lodge to get some hot food, but we sent
After eating and having Tim take our North rim picture in the head lights of his truck, we got back on trail at 7:30PM. One and half miles down, we came upon two hikers, one crouched on the ground with covers on, who was so dehydrated he had been throwing up.
Then we headed back towards Phantom Ranch to pick up John. Slowed by dark, hiking downhill and being careful not to trip up or place a pole too close to the edge, we arrived back at Phantom Ranch with Lynn and I both bonking after 38 miles. Desiree was our Angel keeping us going with you-can-do-this positive reinforcements. We weaved our way back to Phantom at 2:30AM and could not find John. We later found he had walked out with the last group to leave Phantom Ranch at 2AM.
Too tired to continue without a rest of any kind, we decided to try to catnap on the benches.
Once we reached
Those last 4 miles seemed to take forever. They are always slow, even when you are only doing a down and out hike. We reached the top at noon on Sunday. 48 miles total. 26000 ft elevation change. About 30 hours including all the stops for pictures, rest, water, food, and attempted catnaps. We were exhausted, extremely hungry, but happy to finish.
At the beginning of the hike I was packing:
2 bagel sandwiches with Canadian bacon and cheese
a medium Peter Piper Chicago style pizza in baggies
power bars
granola bars
peanut butter filled pretzels
8 GU pouches
8 Gatorade powder mixes
2 mixed fruit cups
4 pop tarts
100oz Camelback bladder of water
A 32 Oz Nalgene bottle of water to mix powder into
a bag of Ibuprofen
The only items to come back out were a few dry granola bars.
I figured we burned about 22,000 calories each in that trek. I was starving for steak for the next 2 days!
Why did we do this torturous thing to ourselves? We'd hiked many times in the Canyon, doing the typical down
This was the hardest thing I have ever done in my life. Done! I won't ever do it again. No need to.
Now it's off to another bucket list item next year. Desiree and Lynn want another crack at 14,550 ft Mt Whitney since they were turned back by Mother Nature in August. I will join them. Maybe they will come with me to
They did, but that is another blog.
Until the next blog, keep gettin' outta town.
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On January 14th, Matador Records and its subsidiary True Panther Sounds will release an 11-track vinyl-only sampler entitled Intended Play. Pressed on cherry red vinyl, the collection includes new and unreleased music from Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks, Sonic Youth's Lee Ranaldo, Perfume Genius, Ceremony, and Tanlines, as well as previously released tracks from Fucked Up, Girls, Cold Cave, and Kurt Vile. As per above, it also comes wrapped in a pretty bad ass cover.
Here's the best part though: the thing costs only $1.98. Pre-orders are now ongoing at Matador's web store.
Intended Play Tracklist:
01. The Young – Don't Hustle For Love *
02. Kurt Vile – Life's A Beach
03. Girls – My Ma
04. Ceremony – Hysteria *
05. Tanlines – TBA
06. Lee Ranaldo – Off The Wall *
07. Fucked Up – Into The Light
08. Esben and the Witch – Hexagons II
09. Perfume Genius – All Waters *
10. Cold Cave – Confetti (edit)
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hi everbody,may you explain to me what kind of fabrics these nices fabrics at EOS are, if I translate that I'm just getting hungry and thirsty And I don't believe, that there are any translations for that on the internetTini
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tini,I haven't felt the buttermilk knit, so I can't comment on that. As for the onion skin, this is how I would describe it.It's a very very fine lightweight knit with a kind of crepey texture...I would call it semi-sheer...you can definitely see through it if you hold it up. I have several maternity shirts made out of this type of fabric and have been looking for it everywhere. I'm not sure what's in the stores over there, but t-shirts, peasant blouses, and hippie type shirts made out of this fabric are all over the place up here...as well as layered tops...Hope this helps!Rebecca
tini,the buttermilk knit from eos is a very soft, opaque knit made out of polyester. My guess is that it would be good for tops. I'm thinking of making a shirt from mine. I hope this helps!
Tini, I got my order for buttermilk knit today from EOS. It is a smooth, medium top-weight lycra knit. I think the reason it is called buttermilk is that one side is printed and the other side is pure white.Sherril
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Hi everyone, I was in Hancock's today and thought I would share. They have a knit fabric labeled as "onionskin," so if you have a Hancock's near you and would like to see what it's like, check it out. They had several prints. Ther were also also solids in a variety called "crinkle onionskin," which was more textured. I have no way to compare the quality with EOS (yet)--my order will probably be waiting for me at home today.The Hancock's in my area also had a small selection of stretch illusion and stretch lace with the knits in case you are looking for a lightweight stretch fabric to line your t's. The illusion is fairly sheer by itself but might be perfect under a top layer.
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WashingtonPost.com Taxi Fare Estimator - Directions Magazine points us to this new Google Maps tool created by WashingtonPost.com. It aims to help those in Washington DC who are coping with the switch from zone to metered fares. The tool provides basic saved or custom routes, along with advanced settings that let you fine tune the route you're plotting. Just out of curiosity I also ran a search on Google Maps for "Washington DC taxi map" and found this great Community Map result called the DC Taxi Zone Map which will help you better map the zones. If you're fed up with the new fare system, you can always use the Washington DC Metro! (Related: TaxiWiz will help with fare estimates for other cities)
Find a Theatre and Restaurant in Chicago - Mark Meyer's TheatreInChicago.com will help you find a play in and around the city with the new Google Maps mashup within his site. Local restaurants that cater to play-goers for each theatre are also plotted to make it a great resource to plan the entire evening out!
RoomApes.com - This new site's goal is to "..build a resource that people can use in order to help them make informed choices about prospective roommates." Search the map or post yourself. [More info]
RoadlessLand.org - In the US there are groups of forest service lands (approximately 60 million acres) called "Inventoried Roadless Areas". This Google Maps mashup created by Nelson Guda maps all of the roadless areas covered by the roadlessroadless rule. The site also contains a database of information about many of these areas and a place where anyone can upload photos and comments about the areas. The mashupUSGS Topo maps, Panoramio photos, Recreation.Gov POI's and a nifty print function that lets you set your printing to vertical or horizontal.


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MMA News
Is Penn's "Time Off" a wise move? One Journalist Says "Yes"
B.J. Penn's Decision To Take Time Off Is A Wise One
Author: Jeremy Botter
Penn's sabbatical from fighting will ensure his return in 2012
B.J. Penn retired on Saturday night. Or maybe he didn't.
Issuing a concrete declaration on your future is a tough thing to do, and it's even more difficult when you do so after taking the kind of beating Penn received from Nick Diaz.
Penn is an emotional man. Always has been. He wears his heart on his sleeve, especially at the conclusion of fights that don't really go his way. We saw evidence of this after he fought to a draw with Jon Fitch at UFC 127 earlier this year. Depressed and noncommittal about his future in the cage, Penn changed his mind just hours later after the adrenaline wore off and the emotions subsided.
Penn seemingly called it quits after losing to Diaz. His face a bloody wreck, Penn told Joe Rogan that it was "probably" the last time we'd see him in the cage and said that he didn't want to go home to his children with a battered face. Not again, anyway. The bewildered audience didn't quite know what to make of Penn's proclamation. The truth is that Penn probably didn't, either.
Retirement wasn't something he'd been considering as he prepared to face Diaz – it was a spur of the moment statement from someone who had been bested by a better fighter. Where Mirko Cro Cop considered retirement a foregone conclusion going into his bout with Roy Nelson, Penn simply let his emotions get the better of him.
Two days later, Penn isn't quite so resolute about spending the rest of his days on the stunning beaches of Hilo. In a statement posted to his official website on Monday afternoon, Penn said he's going to take some time off before considering a permanent decision.
"I want to thank all the fans for their love and support," Penn said. "I have decided to take some time off to enjoy life, train and teach. I will keep you guys posted with what's next."
Regardless of what he ultimately chooses to do, Penn is making a good decision in allowing himself time to fully consider the implications of retirement. Fighters shouldn't call it quits after losing; there's simply too much emotional baggage, too many clouds getting in the way of good decision-making. They spend months with a singular focus on defeating one person, and the emotional letdown when things don't go their way is enormous. Losing sucks, and you're allowed to be upset, but you surely can't be expected to make rational decisions.
The smart money is on Penn returning to the Octagon at some point in 2012. You don't take fights from lightweight all the way to heavyweight without having a burning fire for competition. You can't get that satisfaction from walking the streets of Hilo and educating a future crop of jiujitsu artists.
He'll be back. We don't know when, we don't know where and we don't know what weight class he'll settle into. But we haven't seen the last of B.J. Penn in the Octagon.
I'm sure of it, even if he isn't.
23 Responses to "Is Penn's "Time Off" a wise move? One Journalist Says "Yes""
Much love going out to brotha BJ! As always, we stand beside you.
Awesome man…don't retire BJ. My advice is to get back to lightweight where you can fight dudes that aren't a full weight class above you. And do something about those later rounds dude – call Randy C. – he's a machine for endurance! You're too young and waaayyy too talented to consider retirement at this point.
Penn wud beat Diaz 9 out of ten times. That was Diaz any givin Sunday. Penn eye was like that cuz he injured his eye prior to 137.
Look… I love BJ. But we gotta stop making excuses and accept that he lost. Thats his whole thing, JUST SCRAP. I heart he broke his hand in the second round, he had a cut before the fight, he had to eat to make weight… etc. Bottom line is he didn't win the fight. I believe he can be Diaz too, but he didn't. I hope he takes the time off to heal his body, clear his mind and find his way. B/C I truly believe BJ is the best, he just hasn't shown it yet. I hope he comes back and redefines his legacy and the greatest ever.
me too man. somewhere on this Site someone suggested 145 for him That might be cool! BJ vs. Aldo!
Already said Aldo isn't and won't be on his radar as a future fight. And that goes for anyone involved with Nova Uniao.
Loosing to a runner in Edgar and a much longer fighter in Diaz is not really a big deal. Bj showed more heart than I may have ever seen in the octogon in that third round.
BJ move back down to 155 and clean house !!
I second that….
Yup. Get your head cleared, drop down to 155, and make another run at the belt.
I wouldn't say he was "bested by a better fighter"… he was bested by a bigger fighter who's also an outstanding fighter in addition. I'm a huge Diaz fan too and you can't hold it against him or take anything away from him if BJ decides to move up to WW especially since he didn't even want the Penn fight, and I also don't want to use it an excuse every time he loses at WW cause it's like, well then fight at LW.. BUT..
if BJ were 6'1 190lbs w/ a 76″ reach or Nick was 5'9 165lbs w/ a 70″ reach, I really don't see that fight going the same way.. and people just assuming that it means Diaz will destroy GSP now are being a bit foolish. I really hope he does but I wouldn't bet on it.
Diaz didn't have much to offer in the first round when Penn had a full tank. once BJ began to tire from fighting Nick off the cage and in the clinch and carrying his weight he was looking like he was carrying a sack of rocks on his back and his arms were gaining weight by the minute, and then Nick was able to start getting off and using his reach advantage to stay out of range.
BJ looked like he was fighting someone a full weight class above him, cause he was. he needs to be at LW. he didn't gas in the Sherk, Florian, Diego or Edgar fights which all went late rounds or a full 5, but he wears out early in the GSP, Fitch and Diaz fights. it's not a coincidence. add something in like breaking your hand at the start of round 2 and you're just that much deeper in the hole. a broken hand is much easier to fight through and deal with when fighting someone your size like Florian or Diego, against someone the size Diaz or GSP, not so much. take some time off and get back to LW!
well said
^ +100
I have said it all along; BJ does NOT belong at 170… He's just not big enough.
BJ has always beat himself when you get down to it. He's lost to great fighters, but many of us don't believe he's ever been beat down in a fight where he was in top shape and properly prepared for his opponent. In the end none of that matters because fight careers are short, and records stand long after anyone is around to argue about them. That said, BJ Penn is a 2 division UFC champion, first American to win the Mundials, blackbelt in BJJ in 3 years! The list goes on, and it feels weird over analyzing an athlete who has done things most of us could never do, no matter how hard we trained.
He needs a much deserved rest. For the last few years I've seen this man "pedal to the metal" constant traveling all over the globe. But whatever decision he makes I'm sure we all stand behind him.. And you're right, I think we'll be hearing from him when the time is right.. And where he goes is totally his option! Good job on this report..
BJ is one of the best ever. Even today. An in shape and very well conditioned BJ Penn can beat any LW or WW (even GSP). Though BJ sit might have the fire to compete he has lacked the fire to train and condition himself. If BJ is willing to get in top condition like the elite fighters (and I hope to God he does) he should fight again. If he is NOT willing he need to hang them up. I wasn't that Diaz is a better fighter it's just that BJ gassed out.
BJ went the distance or beat GSP, Hughes, Fitch, and Diaz.
Four of the most dominant ww's EVER. And probably most dominant we will ever see.
And he did it weighing at least 15 pounds lighter if not 20+!
I hope he comes back at lw and takes the belt. After that I wouldn't even mind seeing him take one more run at ww. Who cares if he loses a #1 contender or Championship bout. He isn't supposed to be able to win those fights, but he can and does.
How many lw could break top 10 in ww?? And speaking of that how is BJ not in the top 10 when he drew (i think won) against fitch, and went the distance with Diaz. By that rationale he is top 5 ww in my book. but whatever!
I believe BJ has a "Shock Factor" attached to him as a fighter. What I mean by this is BJ begins to lose a fight in people's minds once he looks tired or his face gets marked up or he gets taken down. It is because they don't see it to often with BJ so when they do it puts them in this shock factor that he must be losing the fight. A perfect example would be some of his last fights and commentary. Joe Rogan has the most shock factor because he screams it all over the screen to the point all of BJ's offense is overlooked. When he was fighting Frankie all you heard was "oh my god he took BJ down no one's ever done that to BJ." Against Diaz all you heard is "BJ has never been busted up like this" the whole fight. Go back and watch both fights again. Yeah he might have lost but they were a lot closer than when watching it with the commentary. Turn Joe Rogan off and watch the fights. BJ went 5 rounds the 2nd fight and barely got outpointed. Against Diaz, yeah he got busted up but did anyone see Diaz's face. No one commented on Diaz's face being busted up and by a 5 9″ lightweight. Diaz couldn't even knock down BJ. BJ's boxing was a lot crisper than Diaz and that was proof in the first round. Look cardio is only a problem to BJ when he is fighting heavier bigger guys. he needs to stay at lightweight or cut down to feather and win a title in 3 weight classes. Cardio is a technique and if BJ would focus on that technique he would be invisible. You want proof..when have you ever seen BJ lose the first round of any fight. BJ find you the most scientific, innovative, cardiovascular trainers out there and focus on that during your time off. It will also allow your body to heal and rebuild.
Wholly shit man. That was good…
Hey BJ: Everything this guy just said! x10. Get on it man – don't friggin' retire!
This man put on a technical stand up battle and I was impressed with BJ's performance. I don't know who else would have survived a toe to toe stand up war like we saw that night. They are both warriors.Even though BJ has cemented his legacy, he is not done yet!
Link up with Cesar Gracie and come back stronger than ever
he deserves a good off. only fighter to lose the championship and then fight two of the best people in the weight class above. serious statement. still, i really hope this isn't his last time fighting. even his entrance is so damn entertaining!
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By: Dan Levy
The dark sky reminded people of a tornado that touched down in the area, back in May, 1995.
GREAT BARRINGTON - Once a tornado warning was posted in Berkshire County late Tuesday, people there began hunkering down, not just because of the recent deadly storm in the nation's midsection, but also because of what happened in their own community less than a generation ago.
It's known as the Memorial Day Tornado of 1995; a powerful F4 twister that left three people in the Berkshires dead, and caused $24 million in damage.
"I just remember when I was a kid, the tornado that went through Great Barrington, so I was afraid that would happen again," said Laura Smith, who was at home Tuesday afternoon when he phone rang. "We were supposed to get into the basement because the town called and said that that's what we were supposed to do."
Smith says her family was following the storm's radar track at home and knew that anything serious had bypassed them. But not everyone knew what Laura knew.
When the skies darkened, and heavy rains and hail began pelting the region, Devin O'Brien was in a hospital emergency room.
"I was a little bit concerned," O'Brien admitted, "I didn't really want to wait any longer in the hospital. They didn't want to let people out for a while."
Blair Melvin and his family came visiting the Berkshires from New Brunswick, Canada. He says after seeing what's happened in Oklahoma, there was a little bit of tension for his family.
"We were wondering where we should go if something did happen," Melvin said.
Diana Koons and her husband traveled from Maryland, not really expecting a tornado warning in New England, but not panicking either.
"We were staying in a little condo, on the second floor, so we went down to the first floor just in case," Koons says.
When all was said and done, trees were toppled, power lines were down, and some roads were closed, but there were no confirmed tornado touchdowns.


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Temperatures begin to warmJuly 18th, 2014 at 5:05 pm by Robb Ellis under Weather
Overview: Gorgeous day with mostly sunny skies, dry conditions, & high temps in the low 80s. Should be getting back to usual July weather here soon.
Tonight: Tonight will be mostly clear. Low temperatures are forecasted in the upper 50s and low 60s. This is still cool for July but should be the last day in the 50s. . Expect morning hours for Saturday to be chilly.
Saturday/Sunday: Saturday will start off with temperatures in the low 60s and mostly clear skies. As we move through the day the temperatures will slowly climb until we reach our high in the low 80s. Humidity will be a tad higher than on Friday but should still be relatively comfortable. Sunday is very similar but with the high reaching the mid 80s. Partly cloudy skies and a slight breeze will make for a perfect day to do anything outdoors.
Next Week: WARM WEATHER!! That's right, for Monday-Wednesday we are looking at upper 80s for our highs. While the warm temperatures are a breath of fresh air, it won't be nearly as comfortable as the previous week. Humidity will rise and the temperatures will feel hotter than they really are. Storm chances remain slim until Wednesday as we could start to see some scattered showers then.


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Thursday, January 3, 2013
When we talk about epic periods at Sugarbush, December 2012 is sure to be in the conversation. With near-daily snow starting mid-month, we recorded 97 inches, enough for third snowiest December on record.
Coach Meredith enjoying her daily dose yesterday.
Only December 1969 (111") and 2003 (106") beat this past one, and those winters turned out to be overall record seasons. It is an auspicious start and we are excited for the potential of an historic repeat.
Camel's Hump alpen fire.
January has already kicked off strongly, with almost a foot since 2013 began just three days ago. The season total is up to 129" so far. My go-to forecaster, Lionel Hutz, has predicted three or four more quick snow events between now and Tuesday, and has hinted at a larger storm for next weekend. Anybody feeling the adrenaline flow? Oh yeah!
With this kind of forecast and a bit of a quiet time between the holidays, this weekend could be a powderful experience. Where are you going to be?
Powder, bumps, gates, terrain park or groomers? They are all great!
Speaking of gates and terrain parks, the Lincoln Peak NASTAR course and the award-winning Mount Ellen Park both open this Saturday. Railing turns or turning rails, it is up to you.
Floating with the flakes yesterday.
What a morning!
1st Tracks Report from today. Carvelicious.
A different side of Camel's Hump.
As I finish writing this early on Thursday afternoon, the snow has started to fall again, several hours ahead of forecasts. There is a nasty epidemic of powder flu going around, tomorrow is likely going to be a good day to feed the fever. Better be here.
John Atkinson
Chairman, Sugarbush Stoke Exchange
Fire on the mountain.
Another sign. This nest is about 20 feet above the ground. Prepare now!
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Annual Healthcare Spending Attributable to Cigarette Smoking (AJPM) December 2014
Department of Defense Survey of Health Related Behaviors (SHRUB), February 2013
The DoD has been conducting this survey since 1980; the current 2011 survey is the 12th iteration. The purpose of this study is to assess health behaviors that have the potential to impact readiness and to assess the overall well-being of the Armed Forces. The Department of Defense (DoD) uses data from the Health Related Behavior (HRB) Survey to improve education, training, treatment, and counseling to support the Services and optimize individual and overall health status and fitness. Tobacco use information is found in 'Overview of Substance Use', pg ES-7/8.
National Prevention Strategy: America's Plan for Better Health and Wellness June 2011
The National Prevention Strategy is the nation's first such strategy. It is a critical component of the Affordable Care Act, and it provides an opportunity for the nation to become healthy and fit. The Strategy intends to move the nation from a system of sick care to one based on wellness and prevention. It focuses on housing, transportation, education, workplaces and environments as major elements that impact the physical and mental health of Americans.
Healthy People 2020, A Framework for Ending the Tobacco Use Epidemic
The goal of Healthy People 2020 related to tobacco use is to reduce illness, disability, and death related to tobacco use and exposure to secondhand smoke. Healthy People 2020 provides a framework for action to reduce tobacco use to the point that it is no longer a public health problem for the Nation. This document provides an overview, issues and trends, disparities, opportunities to reduce tobacco use in the U.S., and the specifics of the objectives related to tobacco use and cessation.
Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS) Measures
The Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS) is a tool used by health plans to measure performance on important dimensions of care and service. The National Committee for Quality Assurance State of Health Care Quality report published in 2007 provides statistics on use and interventions, definition of HEDIS measures and current performance, and the case for improvement. Information on medical assistance with smoking cessation is on pages 48-49. The measure evaluates three components: advising smokers to quit, discussing smoking cessation medications, and discussing smoking cessation strategies.
Tobacco Related Literature
Breast Cancer HealthDay, August 2010
Nicotine may directly promote the development of breast cancer by binding to a certain cell receptor.
E-cigarettes American Heart Association Circulation, May13, 2014
Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) come in many forms and are often not called e-cigarettes by users, and are being aggressively advertised.
Lung Inflammation Science Daily, September 2010
Cigarette smoke shuts off a key enzyme in airways that regulates the body's response to inflammation.
Smoking and Fertility HealthDay, September 2010
Evidence that smoking can harm sperm - both in smoking men who may become fathers, and in sons born to women who smoked during pregnancy.
Smoking and Depression Medscape Today, September 2010 (requires free account login)
Smoking may increase symptoms of depression in adolescents.
Smoking in Top-Grossing Movies Journal of the American Medical Association, 2010;304(24):2692-2694.
Smoking in top grossing movies and its impact on increasing tobacco usage in youths.
Treating PTSD and Smoking Together is Best Executive Health, December 2010
Veterans with integrated PTSD treatment and tobacco cessation had better prolonged quit rates.
Mortality and Morbidity Statistics
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Smoking and Tobacco Use Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Reports
Return on Investment
Making the Business Case for Smoking Cessation
Smoking Cessation- The Economic Benefits


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The heat of the summer arrived in the Adirondacks last week, bringing with it a mix of brilliant sunshine, soaring temperatures, high humidity and a series of passing thunderstorms.
The string of 90-plus, degree days drove many local residents to the rivers and lakes seeking relief from the heat. At the same time, the warmer temperatures drove both bass and trout to the deeper waters looking for colder, more oxygen rich conditions.
Across the region, residents and visitors alike flocked to the beaches, boat launches and local swimming holes. It was a good week to enjoy the outdoors.
Obviously, New Yorkers have been visiting their local waters quite regularly, for even though NY state residents do not have an opportunity to enjoy a full four seasons of water based recreation.
Despite this fact, New York has been ranked among the top ten boating states in the country according to the National Marine Manufacturers Association, (NMMA).
As expected, Florida heads the new list of top ten boating states with annual boat sales of $1.2 billion in 2009. The study reveals that New Yorkers invested over $381 million dollars on boats and boating related recreation last year.
Following Florida on the Top 10 list are Texas, California, North Carolina and New York, with Lake Champlain being named the most popular destination. Louisiana, Washington, Delaware, Michigan and Minnesota round out the top ten.
Listing the state's Hot Spot as Lake Champlain, NMMA noted, "Spanning 120 miles from Quebec to Whitehall, Lake Champlain is renowned for its beautiful scenery and boating opportunities, particularly fishing - named one of the top five bass fishing destinations in the U.S. by FLW Outdoors magazine."
The Big Lake also ranks very high on a list of the most productive bass waters in the country, a fact that will not be missed by the college crowd; who will arrive this weekend to participate in a major bass tournament on the National Guard FLW College Fishing, Northern Division Series. These anglers give a new meaning to the term a 'School of Bass'.
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Event information can be emailed to email@example.com or dropped off at the chamber office which is located at 94 Montcalm St. in downtown Ticonderoga.
The chamber is working on a new website which will also have a new calendar of events. It will have a community calendar and a visitor calendar. In addition people will be able to submit their events online.
To learn more about the Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce visit www.ticonderogany.com or visit us at 94 Montcalm St., Suite 1 in downtown Ticonderoga.
The TACC serves, markets and promotes the Ticonderoga area including Ticonderoga, Crown Point, Hague, Moriah and Putnam.
We encourage you to all become a fan of the Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce on facebook and follow TiconderogaADK on twitter to stay up to date with news, events, see photos and more.
Matthew Courtright is executive director of the Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce.
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Posted at: 01/25/2013 8:38 PM
Updated at: 01/25/2013 10:15 PM
By: Joy Lim Nakrin
An estimated 80,000 visitors will descend on Saint Paul this weekend for the Red Bull Crashed Ice Tournament.
Last year, the crowd made an economic impact of roughly $20 million on the city. Downtown businesses say it was a big boost, which they are looking forward to receiving again this year.
Pat Boemer, owner of McGovern's Pub, told 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS Anchor Joy Lim Nakrin: "If you compare it with the other events like WCHA, the state hockey tournament, and Saint Patrick's day, its right up there with them." In fact, Boemer says he doubled his typical weekend revenue during last year's weekend tournament.
And the effects are not limited to the food and beverage industry. Wally Wescott, owner of Wescott Station Antiques, reported a 25% sales increase during last year's tournament. He told Nakrin: "a lot of times they'll come in and say 'do you have a little cup with Saint Paul on it or something like that, or what do you have in terms of typifying Minnesota."
In addition to Crashed Ice, the Winter Carnival takes place in Downtown Saint Paul this weekend. City officials estimated that the two events combined will draw an additional 130,000 visitors.