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Once voluble and full of irreverent talk, Chet Kanojia barely picks at his plate of cheese during lunch overlooking Dupont Circle in Washington, D.C. It's the day before his company Aereo faces a Supreme Court hearing–the last chance it has to win a life-or-death legal struggle that has raged for more than two years. You might expect the gloom of a condemned man eating his last meal. But Kanojia, 44, is qualifiedly upbeat. "I'm obviously anxious," he laughs, shuffling in a brown swivel chair. He doesn't sleep much these days, sometimes as little as two hours a night before nerves jolt him awake for a predawn run. "I've worked very hard in my life," he says, suddenly serious. "But this is the hardest I've ever worked."
Since he first started renting those tiny TV antennas that capture local broadcast channels and beam them to customers' computers, tablets and phones, Kanojia has been called a hero–and a thief. Rebel entrepreneur that he is, he has disrupted the TV business to the delight of an estimated 350,000 subscribers in 11 U.S. markets, people who are sick of ever-rising cable bills. But he has also enraged the big four (ABC, CBS CBS, NBC and Fox Fox) for threatening their livelihood: the billions of dollars cable operators pay the networks in carriage fees. They have pursued him with the fury of gods taking after Prometheus but have lost case after case.
A win in the highest court would vindicate Aereo, whose business has been called little more than a "Rube Goldberg-like contrivance," and set it on a course of rapid expansion. And if it loses, as pundits and bookies believe it will?"As an ongoing business I think it would cease to exist," saysBarry Diller, whose IAC has contributed to the $97 million Aereo has raised, giving the company a putative valuation of $800 million or so (that could vault up if Aereo wins). It's a tidy business, too, bringing in an estimated $40 million while reaping 77% gross margins (each subscriber, paying $8 to $12 a month, depending on DVR time, costs $2.30 to serve).
Does he have a plan B? Yes. A defeated Aereo can rise again on the strength of its technology. While Kanojia is shy on details, it's clear he isn't giving up. "It's like you're on the 18th hole and it's a 180-yard carry up to the green with a false front," he says back in New York City the day after the hearing. "You're 250 yards out and the question is, 'Are you going to lay up–or are you going to go for it?' We didn't come to here to lay up."
In case you missed the memo on the guy, Chaitanya Kanojia grew up in Bhopal, India–site of the horrendous Union Carbide pesticide accident–and was a bright but lazy (his word) student in mechanical engineering. He found new life in Boston, where he got an M.A. in computer-systems engineering and met his wife. After school he went to work for a cement company in Saudi Arabia, but after ten months of living with 5,000 workers in a trailer park, he headed back to the U.S. "I like freedom and all that stuff," he deadpans.
Back in the States he helped build equipment to test Nike Air Jordans and ice cream makers for General Mills General Mills. "I gained 30 pounds on that damn yogurt machine," he laughs. What he wanted was to launch something of his own. That turned out to be Navic Systems, in 1999, which gathered subscriber data from set-top boxes for cable operators like Comcast. Advertisers loved it, and so did Microsoft, which acquired the company in 2008 for more than $200 million. Kanojia pocketed undisclosed millions.
Aereo got into trouble before it was born. In spring 2011, with the technology nearly perfected, Kanojia lined up meetings with all the broadcast networks to tell them about Aereo. "A lot of it was, 'We heard you,' " Kanojia recalls, " 'and we'll see you in court.' "
Two weeks before the beta launch of Aereo in March 2012, the networks filed a preliminary injunction in New York's Southern District. When that failed the broadcasters appealed, then sued the company in Boston and Utah. CBS Chief Les Moonves has vowed to pursue Kanojia to the last hijacked signal.
But even if the Supremes shut him down, Kanojia may still prove to be the mole who can't be whacked by Moonves or anyone. Especially if the Court preserves the rights of cloud-based DVRs. Here's how Aereo might rise again:
– It could regroup by selling its own cloud service to small cable operators that represent 7.5 million subscribers and can't afford to develop their own technology. Comcast has already rolled out a similar service via its XI operating system, letting customers schedule recording from their phones and computers.
– It might exploit its transcoding technology, say company insiders. This converts thousands of broadcast video streams into digital formats for a fraction of the cost of rival methods. As folks spend more time watching video online, Aereo could help provide more content options.
– "
It could shift ownership of its over-the-air antenna to users, then charge maintenance and upkeep to sustain recurring revenue," says Jim Boyle, managing director of Sqad, a media forecaster. Even Diller has entertained the notion that Aereo could become a cable provider, striking licensing deals with content providers.
In all, the company has 18 pending patents. "We have a lot of interesting stuff that's valuable," says Kanojia–enough intellectual property to make one or more viable businesses, even if not the transformative monster he envisioned.
He certainly has built a fan base. After lunch in D.C., a young family with two boys walks by the Supreme Court and stops to say hello to Kanojia. "We support what you're doing," says the father and shakes his hand. As they walk away Kanojia, embarrassed, wipes away a tear.
Who knows? He might even win. If he does, he plans to raise at least another $200 million for a breakneck national expansion and marketing campaign…that won't include ads on network TV. He smiles: "That's when the fight really begins."
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Former Naes Employee Pleads Sentenced For Credit Card Fraud
Dianna Mobley Worked At The Dominion Power Station In Alta Vista
LYNCHBURG, VIRGINIA -- A former plant administrative assistant at Dominion Power's Alta Vista Power Station who previously pleaded guilty to credit card fraud charges, was sentenced this morning in the United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia in Lynchburg.
Dianna Maria Mobley, 45, of Lynchburg, Va., previously waived her right to be indicted and pled guilty to a one count Information charging her with credit card fraud. Today in District Court, Mobley was sentenced to eight months of incarceration and seven months of home confinement. In addition, Mobley was ordered to pay $151,850 in restitution.
"Ms. Mobley stole money from her employer and used it to buy herself and her family gift cards, computers, and other personal items." United States Attorney Timothy J. Heaphy said today. "We will continue to aggressively prosecute fraud cases and attempt to secure restitution for victims of these crimes."
According to evidence presented by Assistant United States Attorney Charlene Day, Mobley was an employee of NAES, an independent company that provided services for Dominion Power at the Alta Vista Power Station.
The defendant was employed as a plant administrative assistant and had access to a variety of Dominion Power P-cards that are issued by JP Chase Morgan Bank to site managers of the power company. An internal audit by Dominion Power uncovered suspicious receipts submitted by Mobley for credit card purchases made in 2009 and 2010.
Ultimately, the defendant admitted to making unauthorized purchases with three Dominion Power P-Cards in 2009 and 2010. The purchases totaled $151,850.33. According to the internal audit, Mobley used the credit cards to purchase 422 gift cards, a lawn mower, a utility trailer, computers for herself and family members and other personal items such as gas and food. In an attempt to hide her theft, Mobley submitted false receipts.
The investigation of the case was conducted by the United States Secret Service and the Campbell County Sheriff's Office. Assistant United States Attorney Charlene Day prosecuted the case for the United States.

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Dan Huber, assistant professor of biology, attracted attention from numerous media outlets after the release of a study he conducted on the "bite force" of sharks. As this article from Reuters explains, Huber concluded that sharks have a weak bite force, but their sharp teeth allow them to break up their prey. The story was also featured in The Tampa Tribune, The St. Petersburg Times, Discovery News, The Daily Telegraph (London), The Daily Mail (London), Reuters, and Press Trust of India.
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WTVT-Fox 13
Nov. 28, 2008
John Stinespring, assistant professor of economics, took part in a panel discussion on Fox's "Your Turn" about the effect that recent economic troubles will have on this year's holiday shopping season. Stinespring cited statistics that show recent decreases in retail sales as well as low consumer confidence as reasons to expect fewer sales during the holidays. While many businesses will not see as much of a profit, Stinespring noted that businesses specializing in cheaper goods - such as Wal-Mart - may see greater profits due to their lower retail prices.
Indulging Middle-Class Desires Inflates Economic Struggles
St. Petersburg Times
Nov. 28, 2008
Ronald Kuntze, associate professor of marketing, talks about his observations of the spending habits of students from middle class backgrounds in this story. Kuntze predicts that excessive spending habits among youth will change with time.
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Internet Can Assist, But Also Frustrate Job Seekers
St. Petersburg Times
Nov. 9, 2008
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Your Turn - Task Ahead for Obama
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Nov. 6, 2008
Mary Anderson, assistant professor of government and world affairs, was a guest on Fox 13's "Your Turn" for a discussion of the steps that President-elect Obama must take as he enters office. Anderson said that Obama should try to appeal more to the moderate voters who helped elect him rather than those on the left-wing of the political spectrum. "He needs to look at how he got there and who put him into office," Anderson said. "He's a deep thinker and he's cautious. I think he will take all that's coming at him into account."
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John McCain Visits UT
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Republican presidential candidate John McCain visited the UT campus Oct. 29 for a national security roundtable discussion and campaign speech. McCain's visit, a non-public event, also included an interview with CNN anchor Larry King in UT's Plant Hall. This MSNBC story covered the visit.
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Your Turn Economic Future?
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Oct. 21, 2008
John Stinespring, assistant professor of economics, was a guest on Fox 13's "Your Turn with Kathy Fountain" for a discussion of the future of the U.S. economy and the recently passed $700 billion bailout plan. Stinespring stated that people should not be surprised they're not yet seeing movement in the credit market or the stimulus package impacting the economy. "There are long and variable lags with any type of policy," he said. "...These things take time, unfortunately."
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NBC's "Today Show" conducted a live broadcast Sept. 23 in front of The University of Tampa's Plant Hall. The broadcast was part of the show's weeklong "Battleground" series, examining the impact of several so-called "battleground states" in the upcoming presidential election. The show featured a live interview from Plant Hall with Florida Gov. Charlie Crist and a pre-taped interview with Scott Paine, UT associate professor of government and world affairs. Members of the UT community were also featured as spectators.
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Sept. 18, 2008
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In this video news piece, Frank Ghannadian, dean of UT's John Sykes College of Business, explains that current economic difficulties are not as dire as those of years past. However, he predicts that markets will be unsettled until a new president takes office in 2009. "In the meantime we'll have some sleepless nights," Ghannadian says.
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Sept. 12, 2008
"Gorgeous George," a recent book by John Capouya, assistant professor of journalism, was reviewed in the latest issue of Entertainment Weekly.
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Your Turn – Another Cold War with Russia?
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Aug. 27, 2008
Greg Rublee, a foreign relations expert and UT instructor of global issues, was a guest on Fox 13's "Your Turn with Kathy Fountain" for a discussion of Russia's recent military aggression against Georgia and U.S. plans to build a missile defense base in Poland. Rublee detailed Russia's strategic objectives, which he said include control of an oil pipeline in Georgia. When asked directly if a second cold war is on the horizon, Rublee said "In my opinion, the short answer is no."
Three Years Later, Poems are Still Putting the Impact of Hurricane Katrina into Words
The New Orleans Times-Picayune
Aug. 27, 2008
Martha Serpas, associate professor of English and Louisiana native, talks about her 2006 collection of poetry, "The Dirty Side of the Storm," in this article which highlights several poets who wrote about Hurricane Katrina. While most of her poems were written prior to Katrina, Serpas says many believed the collection was published in response to the hurricane.
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Your Turn – Re-thinking the Drinking Age
WTVT-Fox 13
Aug. 26, 2008
Gina Firth, associate dean of students, was a featured panelist in a discussion about the pros and cons of lowering the legal drinking age from 21 to 18 on Fox's "Your Turn with Kathy Fountain." Speaking against lowering the drinking age, Firth argued that doing so would encourage drinking at earlier ages. "This is not a student problem, it's a community problem," Firth said.
Gorgeous George: Lessons from a Bad Boy
The Wall Street Journal
Aug. 25, 2008
In this Q&A piece, John Capouya, assistant professor of journalism, talks about the life of the professional wrestler known as Gorgeous George, about whom Capouya has recently published a biography.
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The Tampa Tribune
Aug. 25, 2008
University of Tampa freshman Kier Barbour talks about his first week as a resident of the UT campus in this story, which highlights the first day of classes in a year of record-setting enrollment.
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College Roommate Etiquette
Aug. 22, 2008
University of Tampa senior Valerie Gospodinsky took the spotlight for a live interview on Fox 13's morning program, "Good Day Tampa Bay," regarding ways for new roommates to handle conflict. Gospodinsky, a student mediation coordinator for UT's Residence Life Office, said that most conflicts are best handled by the students themselves. "It all boils down to respect," she said.
Time to Lower the Drinking Age?
WTVT-Fox 13
Aug. 20, 2008
UT students and administrators were quoted in this article, which details a push that some colleges have supported to lower the legal drinking age from 21 to 18. The move is meant to address the problem of underage drinking. Gina Firth, UT's associate dean of students, voices opposition to the idea. "I think once people really look at the hard data that's there, they'll realize this is not the solution that's going to fix this," Firth said.
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Teen Begins Investing Site
Norwalk Citizen-News
Aug. 15, 2008
A Web site catering to aspiring young investors, the creation of UT sophomore Christopher Sacchinelli, is the subject of this article in the Norwalk Citizen-News. Sacchinelli created the Web site,
, in order to educate young investors about how to choose the right investment.
Looking Back at my Freshman Self
Aug. 13, 2008
UT alumnae Jen Miller '02 recounts her freshman year at UT, as well as the hardships and triumphs in the 10 years that followed, in this blog written for NJ.com. Miller is a freelance writer based in New Jersey.
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UT Shark Expert Featured on History Channel's "Evolve"
Aug. 12, 2008
Dan Huber, assistant professor of biology, discusses his research into the "bite force" of sharks on an episode of the History Channel series "Evolve." The episode details Huber's computerized construction of a three-dimensional model of a shark jaw for the purpose of obtaining statistical data about the strength of the shark's bite. "One thing that might surprise some people, if we compare (sharks) to historical predators, they really don't bite all that hard," Huber said.
Film Teacher is Unconventional Star of UT
St. Petersburg Times
Aug. 8, 2008
Tom Garrett, an independent film producer and assistant professor of communication, is cast in the spotlight in this article, which details his spearheading of The University of Tampa's film program.
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Flugtag Soars to Success in Tampa Debut
The Tampa Tribune
July 30, 2008
A University of Tampa "Flying Minaret" made a splash at Tampa's Red Bull Flugtag event July 19. A team of UT students and alumni constructed the craft, which was one of more than 30 "flying machines," featured in the event. This article mentions the minaret in its coverage of the event.
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video from CNN
also includes footage of several of the crafts, including the minaret's launch.
Passion for Success Guides an Entrepreneurial Couple
St. Petersburg Times
July 17, 2008
Hemant Rustogi, chair of the University of Tampa Department of Marketing, and his wife, Rohini, talk with a reporter about their academic and professional successes in America as Indian immigrants.
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Messier Switches Up Sports
The Attleboro Sun Chronicle
July 15, 2008
In this article, University of Tampa senior Ryan Messier reveals the highlights of his summer as an intern at the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, RI.
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Shrinking Food
WTVT-Fox 13
June 22, 2008
Erika Matulich, associate professor of marketing, was interviewed for this video news segment about a method businesses use to save on production costs. The method involves slightly altering the amount of a product contained in an individual package without changing the price. The cost-saving technique has been used for over a century, according to Matulich.
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Research Discovers Criminals Mostly Fit
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
June 19, 2008
Sean Maddan, chair of The University of Tampa's Department of Criminology, was quoted in this article regarding a study he co-authored which found that most inmates in Arkansas prisons are physically fit upon entering prison.
A Conversation with Jeremy Black
The Tampa Tribune
June 18, 2008
University of Tampa basketball player and recent graduate Jeremy Black was interviewed for this piece about his time playing at UT and personal obstacles he has overcome. Black, who was named the Sunshine State Conference's 2008 Male Athlete of the Year, is set to begin playing professional basketball next month in Germany.
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8th Graders Head to Summer Academy
Tampa Bay's 10 News
June 12, 2008
The Hillsborough Scholars Academy, an event hosted by The University of Tampa and geared toward eighth graders interested in the sciences, was the subject of this television news story. Michael Carastro, assistant professor of chemistry, is interviewed in the story, discussing the program's goal of engaging gifted students in exploration of the sciences.
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Urso: A Man In His Element
Tampa Tribune
May 25, 2008
Joe Urso, coach of the UT baseball team, is profiled in this article. Urso, whose team is vying for a third-straight Division II national championship, has a 360-107-1 record in eight years at UT. He said he looks for players with great personalities, work ethics and GPAs. "We want players we can trust to represent the University of Tampa with pride," Urso said in the article.
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UT Benefactors Donate Millions For Chapel
Tampa Tribune
May 23, 2008
This article covers John and Susan Sykes' multi-million dollar donation to UT to help build the Sykes Chapel and Center for Faith and Values. In the article, Sykes was quoted as saying the chapel will "allow people of all faiths to have a place they could go and meditate." A similar story also appeared in the Tampa Bay Business Journal.
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Tampa Aims for Another D-II Baseball Title
USA Today
May 19, 2008
This story previews the UT baseball team's run at a third straight national championship as they prepare for their first game of this year's College World Series.
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Spartans Take Aim at History
The Tampa Tribune
May 15, 2008
This story details the strengths of the UT baseball team as they prepare to pursue an unprecedented third straight national Div. II championship. The story quotes several players as well as head coach Joe Urso, who says that the team is excited by the possibility of an historic win.
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McCain Hopes to Attract Young Voters
Associated Press
May 12, 2008
Matt Woods '03 was quoted in this article about his opinion of Republican presidential candidate John McCain. In the article, Woods was described as "a former chairman of the student Republican group at the University of Tampa."
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Education Fund for Latin Players Quietly Changes Lives
The New York Times
May 5, 2008
Jesus Barroso, a UT student from Panama and member of the baseball team, was featured in this story as one of many Latin students who have been able to attend college in the U.S. through the Latin Athletes Education Fund. The story noted that Barroso is "a junior in Tampa's well-regarded international business program."
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Reviving the Vanished Voice of Poetry
Washington Post
May 5, 2008
Martha Serpas, associate professor of English, was quoted in this story about the ability of young people to create poetry without having it become an overly complex art.
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Political Scientist Predicts Democratic Floor Fight for President
ABC Action News
April 23, 2008
Scott Paine, associate professor of government and world affairs, was featured in this story in which he predicts that the race for the Democratic presidential nomination will be decided at the party's national convention.
Five Questions With UT's Ashley Arcuri
The Tampa Tribune
April 19, 2008
University of Tampa softball player Ashley Arcuri was recently interviewed about her previous experiences as a softball player at Auburn University and her subsequent transfer to UT.
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Hair Cuts for a Cause!
Tampa Bay's 10 News
April 18, 2008
A Locks of Love charity event at UT, in which students donated lengths of their hair, was the subject of this video story. The event, organized by UT's student volunteer organization PEACE (People Exploring Active Community Experience), resulted in the collection of 160 inches of hair to be made into wigs for children with cancer and other illnesses.
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The event was also featured in this article:
Locks of Love Gathers Hair for Sick Kids Who Lost Theirs
The Tampa Tribune
April 18, 2008
Message on a Bottle: Own Your Own, Don't Recycle
April 18, 2008
UT's student volunteer organization, PEACE (People Exploring Active Community Experience), was mentioned in this CNBC news report as one of many organizations on college campuses that is encouraging the use of reusable water bottles. In order to help reduce the number of wasted plastic bottles, PEACE is donating a free reusable bottle to every student who gives them 10 plastic water bottles to recycle.
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The Dragon of Cape Coral
The Washington Post
April 18, 2008
Todd Campbell, assistant professor of biology, was quoted in this story about the potential for an uncontrolled spread of Nile monitor lizards, an invasive species, in the state of Florida.
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University of Tampa Students Win Investing Competition
St. Petersburg Times
April 4, 2008
This article highlights UT students who placed first in a global money management competition for their handling of a $150,000 UT investment fund as part of UT's applied investment management class. Dr. Marcus Ingram, associate professor of finance and the fund's faculty adviser, is quoted about the about how UT was able to compete well against larger schools in the competition.
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Guest Column: Learning Goes Way Beyond the Classroom
River Falls Journal
March 28, 2008
University of Tampa sophomore Ellery McCardle wrote this guest column for her hometown newspaper in River Falls, WI. In it, McCardle details her experience as a student journalist covering Republican presidential candidate John McCain's visit to UT.
Rich U.S. College Endowments Lure Student Athletes From Abroad
International Herald Tribune
March 18, 2008
The University of Tampa is mentioned in this article as an example of an American university that is able to offer international athletes scholarships, compared to European schools that are often unable to do so. The article quotes Larry Marfise, UT's athletics director, as well as Christopher Ewing, a former UT soccer player who now runs a company that matches European athletes with U.S. colleges and universities.
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Local College Students on Alternative Spring Break
Bay News 9
March 9, 2008
This story detailed plans by the student volunteer group PEACE (People Exploring Active Community Experience) to assist with Hurricane Katrina recovery efforts as part of its annual alternative spring break.
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Amendments Would Give Hillsborough a Mayor, Change How it's Run
St. Petersburg Times
March 2, 2008
Scott Paine, associate professor of government and world affairs, was quoted in this article about a proposal to create the position of mayor for Hillsborough County and the effect this would have on local government.
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UT Shark Expert Gives Advice in Maxim
March 2008
Dan Huber, visiting instructor of biology and a shark expert, was quoted in the March issue of Maxim magazine on how to scare off a shark. "Hitting a shark in the tip of the snout is the best thing to do," Huber said. "...A blow in that area will scramble them up."
A Hit Man? Here?
St. Petersburg Times
Feb. 8, 2008
This article, which details the making of a movie titled "The Messenger" that is being filmed in the Tampa Bay area, mentions University of Tampa students Kelsey Stroop and Anthony Rosa, who worked as interns on the film's set.
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Tampa Professor Studies What Makes Ads Like "Magic Fridge" Memorable
The Tampa Tribune
Feb. 3, 2008
Dr. Stephen Blessing, assistant professor of psychology, was featured in this article about a study he conducted on the effectiveness of Super Bowl advertisements. The study examined the cognitive psychological factors that influence how well viewers remember the commercials.
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Blessing's study was also the subject of the following articles:
'Wining' Trumps Screaming in Analysis of Super Bowl Ads
Feb. 6, 2008
This is Your Brain on Super Bowl Ads
The Ottawa Citizen
Feb. 2, 2008
Predicting Super Bowl Winners - Among Ads
Feb. 2, 2008
A Downside to Funny Super Bowl Ads
Media Life Magazine
Jan. 30, 2008
Do Super Bowl Ads Work?
Tampa Bay's 10 News
Jan. 23, 2008
Tuition Money Threatened
Tampa Bay Business Journal
Feb. 1, 2008
Barbara Strickler, vice president of enrollment, was quoted in this article about the effect that a proposed cut of the Florida Residents Access Grant (FRAG) from the state budget would have on The University of Tampa.
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Your Tax Rebate Decision: Buy Smiles Or Peace of Mind
The Tampa Tribune
Jan. 30, 2008
Joel Jankowski, associate professor of finance, was among a group of financial experts quoted in this article about suggested ways for individuals to use government stimulus checks. In the article, Jankowski advises individuals to use the extra money for college savings funds, retirement plans, insurance and other long-term financial needs.
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Economy talk may challenge McCain in Fla
Dan Nowicki
The Arizona Republic
Jan. 26, 2008
This article mentions Senator and presidential candidate John McCain's roundtable discussion at the University of Tampa on Jan. 26, 2008. Similar articles appeared in The Tampa Tribune, St. Petersburg Times, Bay News 9 and Tampa Bay's 10 News.
Similar photos appeared in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Los Angeles Times, International Business Times, Commercial Appeal (TN), Examiner.com, Palm Beach Post, San Jose Mercury News, Seattle Post-Intelligencer and The Washington Post.
UT Receives $3 Million Gift
The Tampa Tribune
Jan. 25, 2008
This article detailed alumnus Frank Urso's gift of $3 million to The
University of Tampa. In recognition of the gift, UT plans to rename Kennedy Place, one of the newest residence halls, the Frank P. Urso, M.D. Hall.
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St. Petersburg Times
Jan. 25, 2008
Amendment One Simply is a Bad Idea
The Tampa Tribune
Jan. 25, 2008
Michael Weeks, assistant professor of management, wrote this op-ed piece for The Tampa Tribune about why he thinks Florida Amendment One, which amends the current Save Our Homes property tax cap, would do more harm than good to the state's tax system.
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Urso Does It His Way as UT Aims for 3rd Title
The Tampa Tribune
Jan. 23, 2008
The University of Tampa baseball team and its head coach Joe Urso were the focus of this article, which highlights the team's strengths as they prepare for the new season. The article notes that the team is ranked No. 1 in the Collegiate Baseball Newspaper preseason poll as they attempt to capture the national title for the third year in a row.
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International Financial Markets' Impact on the U.S. Consumer
Bay News 9
Jan. 22, 2008
Frank Ghannadian, dean of the University of Tampa's John H. Sykes College of Business, explained in this segment how the volatility of the international financial markets may affect U.S. consumers. "As a result of what's going on in the American economy, the world is in a panic that Americans are not going to buy as much as before from them, which means they will be discounting more of their goods and services in the future," Ghannadian said in the segment.
Students Remember MLK by Volunteering
Tampa Bay's 10 News
Jan. 21, 2008
This story covered student participation in The University of Tampa's Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service. Participants in the annual event honor Dr. King with a variety of community service projects.
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What's Next for Glide Inventor?
The Cincinnati Enquirer
Jan. 21, 2008
Joseph McCann, management professor and director of The University of Tampa's TECO Energy Center for Leadership, was quoted in this article about the future of W.L. Gore & Associates, a manufacturing company.
UT Alumnus Chosen to be Mexico's Interior Minister
University of Tampa alumnus Juan Camilo Mourino was featured prominently in numerous news media outlets after he was named interior minister in the government of Mexican President Felipe Calderon. Mourino previously served as chief of the president's office and led Calderon's 2006 campaign for the presidency.
Mexico Gets New Domestic Security Chief
Associated Press
Jan. 16, 2008
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Jan. 11, 2008
Joe Russo, an alumnus of the Class of 1950, was recently featured as a guest on Florida Stories - a WUSF radio program. Russo's daughter, Tina, interviewed him about his military service during World War II, his subsequent enrollment at The University of Tampa, and his participation in a promotional film for Tampa's cigar industry. Full Story
On The Move
St. Petersburg Times
Jan. 13, 2008
Dr. Ronald L. Vaughn, president of The University of Tampa, was mentioned in this article for his receipt of the H.L. Culbreath Profile in Leadership Award.
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The Party's Over Now Get Back to Work (on Yourself)
The Tampa Tribune
Dec. 31, 2007
Matthew Eriksen, associate professor of management, commented in this article on the need for self-reflection in order to achieve career success. The article provides a rundown of several suggested New Year's resolutions for individuals looking to strengthen their careers.
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The Stepford Wives grin…George W. Bush bluster…Rush Limbaugh insensitivity…Cliff Clavin world insight…it was there for all to see. Rick Perry made his national TV splash at last night's Republican ...
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That nice, friendly mayoral runoff might get frisky after all. Jim Lane is casting Betsy Price as a 'fraidy-cat who won't debate him. She declined to debate immediately after the May 14 election and begged off again this week.
One Sharp Machete!Si, si! Robert Rodriguez satirizes the illegal immigration debate.
Before Machete was a real movie, it was a fake movie. For their 2007 double-bill Grindhouse, Robert Rodriguez and Quentin Tarantino had four trailers created for nonexistent films to run alongside their movie, partly to re-crea...
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To the editor: As a physician, I feel I must write to you about the healthcare debate ("Healthy Debate," July 29, 2009).
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First-Year Sagehens
Each year, Alumni Relations gathers the incoming students who have Sagehen family members. Nineteen students from the Class of 2009 have parents or grandparents who attended the College.
Pictured from left to right: (bottom row) Angela Beckon, Bethany Bentley, Jane Paige and Sarah Miller; (middle row) Kayla McCulley, Katy Loeb and Laura Lederle; (top row) Max Irvine, Eric Lind and Vincent Selhost-Jones.
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Honor Roll Corrections
Several errors and omissions have been reported for the 2004–05 Honor Roll of Donors. A gift from Eliza V. Gozar '96 was omitted. Memorial gifts given in remembrance of Lee Shahinian '31 P'66 were mistakenly listed as gifts given in his honor. Gifts also were given in memory of Neal W. Cornell. The following did not receive credit for their five years of consecutive giving: Elaine V. Baker, Carmen L. Balber '99, Priscilla Speirs Barnes '44, Stanley R. Barnes '44, Judith Tallman Bartels '57, Ronald E. Bartels '56, Tori H. Beyer '89, W. Doug Buckmaster '54, John T. Carr '82, Burnell H. DeVos Jr. '49, Charles E. Duggan III '43, Heath A. Elliott, Robert C. Falconer '87, D. Irving Grover Jr. '35, David S. Holton '53 P'80, Marilyn L. Hendrickson Holton '55 P'80, Gerald E. Kelly '64, Thomas E. Morgan III '80, Paul Nagai '88, Eric J. Olson '62, David A. H. Riehl '53, Yuk Mei Shim '50, Roger H. Soulanille '54 P'85, Barbara Jean Dozier Spurgin '49, Lawrence D. Spurgin '49, Robert I. Tilling '58, Susan S. Greenfield Tilling '59 and Mary Louise Merritt Vidas '81.
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What are you going to be doing on Friday, June 21? It's the longest day of the year and there are 16 hours of possible daylight. There are four local teams ready to do an activity that entire time to raise money for the Alzheimer's Association. Things like knitting, singing, hiking and biking!
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Campus event highlights: Oct. 9 to Oct. 18, 2009
(All events are free unless otherwise noted.)
On selected Fridays throughout the semester, the Community Service Office holds "Feel Good Fridays" with activities ranging from helping out at the Boys and Girls Club, to stocking food pantries, to stuffing envelopes. Contact the Community Service Office for more information and to sign up.
Oct. 9: Percy Hughes Award Ceremony and Reception
The launch of this unversity-wide award honors individuals who work towards implementing big, transformative ideas with grace, tenacity and devotion. The event begins at 7 p.m. in the Asa Packer Dining Hall. For more information, visit the Percy Hughes website.
Friday, Oct. 9: Speed Friending
Late Night Lehigh offers an opportunity for Lehigh students to meet new people and expand their circle of friends. The event begins at 7 p.m. in Lamberton Hall.
Monday, Oct. 12: "Internships and Jobs in Allied Health Fields"
Three alumni—Carrie Rich '07, William Robinson '09 and Nishika Vidanage '07, '09G—return to Lehigh to hold a panel discussion and talk with students about career opportunities in health fields. The event, sponsored by Health, Medicine and Society and cosponsored by the Public Health Coalition, begins at noon in Linderman 200.
Monday-Friday, Oct. 12-16: The Clothesline Project
The Clothesline Project is a 20-year-old national effort to raise awareness about violence against women. Sponsored at Lehigh by the university's Women's Center, the event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the lawn in front of the University Center.
Tuesday, Oct. 13: "New York City: Past. Present. Your Future."
The annual Stacom Family ire@l Speaker Series, sponsored by the Goodman Center for Real-Estate Studies, presents an address by Robert T. Lapidus, president and CIO of L&L Holding Company, LLC. Lapidus, one of New York City's most respected real estate executives, will speak on the topic of "New York City: Past. Present. Your Future." Lapidus helps lead a portfolio consisting of 5 million square feet, primarily in Manhattan, with a market value of more than $3 billion. The event begins at 4:10 p.m. in the Zoellner Arts Center's Baker Hall. Contact the Goodman Center's Mary Pat DeJarnette for more information.
Wednesday, Oct. 14: The Financial Crisis Is Over...So Now What?
Thomas J. Hyclak, professor of economics, and Wight Martindale Jr., executive-in-residence in the College of Business and Economics, discuss the latest developments in the nation's economy and the policy discussions taking place in Washington, D.C. The forum will begin at 4:10 p.m. in Room 91 of the Rauch Business Center.
Wednesday, Oct. 14: "Vector fields on spheres."
The Mathematics Department Colloquium presents an address by David L. Johnson, associate professor of mathematics, titled "Vector fields on spheres: an experimental approach to a question in geometry." The event will begin at 4 p.m. in Room 201 of Christmas-Saucon Hall.
Wednesday, Oct. 14: "Take Back the Night" March
At Chowing for Charity (formerly Breakfast for a Buck), students are served breakfast food for a $2 donation. All proceeds are donated to autism research. Sponsors include the C.O.A.C.H. program in athletics, Residential Services, Student Auxiliary Services, and Dining Services. The event runs from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. in Rathbone Dining Hall.
Thursday, Oct. 15: Founder's Day
The celebration of Lehigh's founder, Asa Packer, will be marked by the installation of Lehigh Provost Patrick Farrell and the recognition of newly promoted/tenured faculty members as well as recipients of endowed chairs and professorships. The ceremony also will recognize student leaders and Leadership Plaza donors. The event begins at 4 p.m. in Packer Memorial Church.
Thursday, Oct. 15: "Women's Status, Men's States."
The Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholar Program presents a lecture by Catherine MacKinnon titled "Women's Status, Men's States." MacKinnon, professor of law at the University of Michigan, will discuss women's rights on the international stage and the direction of international law on gender issues. MacKinnon is a lawyer, teacher and writer specializing in sexual equality under international and constitutional law. She is a visiting lecturer at Harvard Law School and a gender adviser to the prosecutor of the International Criminal Court.
The event begins at 5 p.m. in Auditorium 1 of Neville Hall. It is sponsored by Women's Studies and cosponsored by the Globalization and Social Change Initiative, the Women's Center, and the departments of international relations and political science.
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A liquid purification system operates an air flow generator to provide a high speed air flow. The air flow passes through a venturi and liquid introduced into the air flow passes through the venturi and is subjected to compression, heat, and shockwaves. The air flow generator may be computer controlled and automatically directed in response to sensed contaminants.
1. A sterilization and monitoring system for detecting and destroying contaminants in a liquid, comprising:
a plurality of sensors, each sensor to detect contaminants and generate a signal indicative of the contaminant presence in a liquid;
a computer in electrical communication with the sensors and to receive the signal; and
a liquid purification system including,
a venturi, including a converging portion, a throat, and a diverging portion,
an air flow generator in communication with the venturi to generate an air flow through the venturi, wherein contaminants in a liquid introduced into the air flow are subjected to compression and shockwaves as the liquid passes through the venturi, and
a motor coupled to the air flow generator and in electrical communication with the computer, wherein the computer directs operation of the motor.
2. The sterilization and monitoring system of
3. The sterilization and monitoring system of
4. The sterilization and monitoring system of
5. The sterilization and monitoring system of
6. The sterilization and monitoring system of
7. The sterilization and monitoring system of
This utility application claims priority to U.S. provisional patent application No. 60/616,168 filed on Oct. 5, 2004 and entitled "Liquid Purification System" and to U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/706,240 filed on Nov. 12, 2003 and entitled "System and Method for Pulverizing and Extracting Moisture," both of which are incorporated herein by reference.
The aspects disclosed herein relate to liquid purifiers and liquid processors and, more specifically, to systems that disrupt cells and other impurities within liquid.
A more particular description of the invention briefly described above will be rendered by reference to the appended drawings. Understanding that these drawings only provide information concerning typical embodiments of the invention and are not therefore to be considered limiting of its scope, the invention will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail through the use of the accompanying drawings, in which:
The presently preferred embodiments of the present invention will be best understood by reference to the drawings, wherein like parts are designated by like numerals throughout. It will be readily understood that the components of the present invention, as generally described and illustrated in the figures herein, could be arranged and designed in a wide variety of different configurations. Thus, the following more detailed description of the embodiments of the apparatus, system, and method of the present invention, as represented in
Referring to
An air flow generator 110, such as an air turbine or fan, is placed in communication with the venturi 102. The air flow generator 110 may be coupled directly to the diverging portion 108 of the venturi 102. Alternatively, an intermediary component may be disposed between the venturi 102 and the air flow generator 110 provided that the component enables passage of an air flow. The air flow generator 110 pulls a stream of air through the venturi 102 and into the air flow generator 110.
The air flow generator 110 may include a rotatable turbine or fan 112 that is disposed within a housing 114. The air flow generator 110 may include an outlet 116 disposed within the housing through which an air flow may exit. A motor 118 may be coupled to the air flow generator 110 to provide rotational movement of the fan 112. As can be appreciated by one of skill in the art, the motor 118 may be embodied in various ways which are all included within the scope of the invention.
In operation, the air flow generator 110 produces an air flow 120 that may have a speed ranging from approximately 300 mph to supersonic. Liquid 122 is introduced into the air flow 120 and encounters a first shock wave 124 as the liquid 122 is introduced into the converging portion 106 of the venturi 102. The first shock wave 124 is created as the faster moving air encounters the slower moving air. As the liquid 122 proceeds into the venturi 102, the liquid 122 is subjected to extreme pressure. The liquid 122 further experiences heat generated by friction. The extreme pressure and heat creates biological cell structure reduction and destruction.
The liquid 122 further encounters a second shock wave 126 as the liquid 122 enters the diverging portion 108. The second shock wave 126 further obliterates remaining cell structure and increases liquid sterilization. Thus, liquid 122 encounters multiple forces from pressure, friction, and shockwaves that cause cell structure disruption. At greater speeds, the pressure, friction, and shockwaves are increased and greater internal molecular infraction occurs. The system 100 may be operated at speeds to generate internal forces that modify the molecular state of the liquid 122 to a gaseous state.
The liquid purification system 100 may include an inlet tube 128 that is coupled to the converging portion 106 of the venturi 102 such that the air flow 120 passes through the inlet tube 128. A hopper 130 may be coupled to the inlet tube 128. Liquid 122 may be poured into the hopper 130 to allow liquid 122 to be introduced into the air flow 120.
The liquid purification system 100 may further provide a heat source 132 to generate and introduce heat into the converging portion 106 of the venturi 102. The heat further accelerates cell destruction and sterilization of liquid 122 in the air flow 120. The heat generation may be varied based on perceived need and biological hazard. The heat source 132 may be directed into the inlet tube 128 or may feed directly into the converging portion 106.
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Cell structure resiliency varies, and the liquid purification systems disclosed herein can increase cell destructive power by increasing the RPMs of an air flow generator. The increased air flow provides for more devastating shock waves, increased friction, and dramatic changes in pressure. A heat source may input heat to further accelerate cell destruction. Thus, a liquid purification system may vary air flow velocity and heat to destroy resistant cells, such as anthrax, SARS, and other viruses.
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The system computer 414 includes a processor and a memory and may also include various input devices and/or output devices. The processor may include a general purpose device, such as a 80.times.86, Pentium (mark of Intel), 680.times.0, or other "off-the-shelf" microprocessor. The processor may include a special purpose processing device, such as an ASIC, PAL, PLA, PLD, Field Programmable Gate Array, or other customized or programmable device. The memory may include static RAM, dynamic RAM, flash memory, ROM, CD-ROM, disk, tape, magnetic, optical, or other computer storage medium. The input device(s) may include a keyboard, mouse, touch screen, light pen, tablet, microphone, sensor, or other hardware with accompanying firmware and/or software. The output device(s) may include a monitor or other display, printer, speech or text synthesizer, switch, signal line, or other hardware with accompanying firmware and/or software.
The system computer 414 includes instruction code that may be embodied as hardware, software, and firmware. Suitable software to assist in implementing the invention is readily provided by those of skill in the pertinent arts using programming languages and tools, such as Java, Pascal, C++, C, database languages, APIs, SDKs, assembly, firmware, microcode, and/or other languages and tools. Suitable signal formats may be embodied in analog or digital form, with or without error detection and/or correction bits, packet headers, network addresses in a specific format, and/or other supporting data readily provided by those of skill in the pertinent arts.
The sensors 412 may communicate with the system computer 414 through a network. A network may include communications or networking software, such as the software available from Novell, Microsoft, Artisoft, and other vendors, and may operate using TCP/IP, SPX, IPX, and other protocols over twisted pair, coaxial, or optical fiber cables, telephone lines, satellites, microwave relays, modulated AC power lines, physical media transfer, and/or other data transmission "wires" known to those of skill in the art. A network may encompass smaller networks and/or be connectable to other networks through a gateway or similar mechanism.
The liquid purification system 402 may operate continuously at a reduced speed to provide a degree of liquid quality. The liquid purification system 402 may be accelerated during a hazardous situation to ensure sterilization. Although the system 400 illustrates a liquid purification system of
Upon detection of a biological hazard, one or more sensors 412 signal the system computer 414 accordingly. The system computer 414 is in electrical communication with the motor 410 to drive the air flow generator 408 at sufficient speed to generate an air flow to ensure sterilization of contaminated liquid. The system computer 414 may further be in electrical communication with a heat source 416 to generate heat and advance sterilization.
One of skill in the art will appreciate that the embodiments described herein in reference to
Various types of liquids may be introduced into the liquid purification systems ranging from pure water, salt water, contaminated water, hazardous liquids, and sludge being twenty percent solid. The liquid purification systems disclosed herein are so named because not only will the systems sterilize biological cells and chemicals, but will also transform liquids to a gaseous state. Thus, disposal of contaminated or hazardous liquids may be achieved by processing the liquids through a liquid purification system. A liquid may be effectively eliminated as it is dehydrated and changed to a gaseous state.
A liquid purification system may sterilize pathogens in water that represent a significant biological threat. The contaminated water is subjected to pressure, friction, and heat sufficient to sterilize contaminants, and the resulting output is water with inert contaminants. The water may be repeatedly processed to ensure that the water is sterilized. Previously contaminated water may then be reintroduced into the environment or used for other purposes.
If desired, contaminated water may be turned into a gaseous state by operating a system at higher speeds to alter the water's molecular state. The resulting output is hydrogen and oxygen gases that may include some residual contaminants. The gases may then be filtered to remove residual contaminants. This process ensures that the contaminated water will not be reintroduced into the environment.
The liquid purification system may process liquids that include semi-solids. The liquid is converted to gas, and the solids are converted to a powder. If the resulting powder is not sufficiently dehydrated, the powder may be processed until sufficient dehydration occurs.
If desired, the systems described herein may process water at speeds to achieve a gaseous transformation and thereby function as a dehydrator or a hydrogen and/or oxygen generator. Water with the desired purity level is introduced into a system and hydrogen and oxygen vents through an output. In operation, no noticeable water residue is found within the system, and no significant water condensation occurs. Hydrogen and oxygen may be separated at the output using conventional techniques known in the art. As can be appreciated, other liquids may be transformed from a liquid to a gaseous state as desired.
A particularly advantageous feature of the system is the ability to eliminate hazardous liquid materials. Presently, numerous industries stagger under the burden of eliminating volumes of hazardous liquid materials. The present invention is capable of reducing liquid tons to handfuls of powder. With such capability, the present invention has broad application for a wide range of industries that deal with material manipulation.
One application with tremendous promise is the processing of blood and semi-solid animal parts in slaughter houses and food processing plants. In operation, blood processed by a liquid purification system is almost entirely converted into a gaseous state. This is a marked improvement over conventional disposal techniques that require transportation and the use of land fills. Processed animal organs are dehydrated and converted into a powder form. The powder may be disposed of, used for animal feed, or used for other food products.
The embodiments herein disclose a mechanical purification apparatus that is reliable and efficient to operate. With speeds approaching supersonic or greater, the liquid purification system pressurizes, heats, and applies shockwaves to liquid. A liquid purification system may be used in any number of situations where harmful cells or chemicals must be sterilized, where disposal of hazardous liquids is required, or where gas generation is desired.
The above description of illustrated embodiments of the invention is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention to the precise forms disclosed. While specific embodiments of, and examples for, the invention are described herein for illustrative purposes, various equivalent modifications are possible within the scope of the invention, as those skilled in the relevant art will recognize. These and other modifications can be made to the invention in light of the above-detailed description.
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It is a note- worthy fact that the number of startups on the web is going up dramatically and quickly. Undoubtedly, competition among these startups is in the works, and what better way to heighten this is to turn it into a game. LaunchNow Company is here to make that happen. Its idea is rather simple, turn startups into a game. It highlights exceptional game-play that allows you to create a real company and lets you interact with other competing startups and entrepreneurs as well.
Like any other companies competing for success, so are the players in LaunchNow. Your startups is pitted against other startups and players. However, in order to be able to compete, you have to use a real startup; you can't just fake one to participate. And so, you can expect a healthy competition on LaunchNow.
To start using LaunchNow.com, you will have to make an account of your own. Information about the startups that you are currently working on, need to be entered. At this point, you might be wondering why you would be giving precious information about your startup. After all, you don't want others to know your secret details. That is completely true that is why LaunchNow has a private option, keeping your details into secrecy.
Once you have already given the necessary information, you can now get started with the site. In the game, you have to achieve certain goals and get the company different level of badges. While in the game, you can get a lot of achievements which consist of adding new hires or investments. It is basically rolling in various real- life elements and social gaming into one, fun, interactive site.
Although LaunchNow is a quite new site, it would surely take the time to catch up. A dedicated team spearheaded by Raymond Angel is doing everything to even more innovate the site with features soon to come.


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How seriously is Facebook taking the issue of declining engagement among its teenage users? So seriously, it was willing to drop $3 billion in cash to stop the bleeding.
That's how much Mark Zuckerberg recently offered the founders of Snapchat to purchase their photo-sharing app, according to The Wall Street Journal. They said no.
Asked about the WSJ report, a Facebook spokeswoman said only, "We don't comment on rumors and speculation."
As with most Silicon Valley valuations, $3 billion is either an absurd, made-up, stratospheric figure or totally reasonable, depending on how you frame it. For Facebook, here's an easy way to justify that math: Between the close of Nasdaq trading on Oct. 30 and the opening on Oct. 31, Facebook shares lost about 3% of their value. In between, Facebook CFO David Ebersman admitted on the company's third-quarter earnings call that the number of daily users who are young teens has been slipping.
That wasn't the only bit of worrisome news on the call; Facebook also said it could no longer drive growth by packing more ads into users' newsfeeds because they've hit the saturation point. Still, those two shocks were enough to shave more than $3 billion off Facebook's market cap — albeit temporarily.
The kids who are losing their passion for Facebook are pretty much exactly the same ones who are flocking to Snapchat by the millions. While it has never revealed its user count, my colleague J.J. Colao says it likely has around 26 million users in the U.S., if the results of a recent Pew survey are anything to go by. More impressive, 26% of adults between the ages of 18 and 29 say they use it.
And those numbers probably don't even quite do Snapchat justice, considering the Pew findings are a month old already. In the three months between June and September, the number of daily "snaps" sent by users zoomed 75%, from 200 million to 350 million.
On the other hand, Snapchat's revenues are still purely notional. But then, so were Instagram's when Facebook agreed to pay $1 billion for it last year. That deal, as much as anything, was a hedge against fears that Facebook would have trouble transitioning its users over to mobile. Buying Snapchat would be a different form of insurance — a somewhat more expensive one.
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By William Lehman - US Airways Flight Attendant
Part VII - Trump Shuttle
In July 1959, a trip by South American Airlines; Varig, VASP, and Cruzeiro do Sul formed the worlds first no-reservation, high frequency air shuttle between Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo known as the Air Bridge.
Meanwhile, in the United States, in October 1959, Allegheny Airlines started a no reservation, high frequency service between Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. Thus, the concept of what would develop into the air shuttle was born.
Eastern Airlines had carefully looked at and reviewed what was happening in both Brazil and Pennsylvania. The one problem that continued to stand out was at times, more people showed up than there were seats on the airplane. This resulted in upset passengers who couldn't take the flight they had booked.
Eastern had lots of experience in offering high frequency service which dated back to the 1930s, when hourly service was provided between key northeast corridor cities including Washington D.C., Newark, and Philadelphia. In 1936 the hourly service expanded to Washington D.C. and New York City.
In 1958, Bill Morrisette wrote an internal memo to aviation pioneer Eddie Rickenbacker suggesting a shuttle concept. Rickenbacker firmly turned down the idea.
In 1959, with Malcolm Macintyre, as the new Eastern president, resurrected the shuttle concept and tasked Paul Quigley with making the shuttle work. In fact, Quigley would play an instrumental role in the development and early operation of the Eastern Shuttle.
To make the air shuttle concept come to life, Eastern decided to employ ingenuity. Eastern would guarantee a seat for every passenger who showed up for a specific air shuttle flight, even if it meant than an aircraft would take off with only one paying passenger. This was possible by using the four-engine Lockheed Constellation 1049 aircraft. The planes had long since been paid for and as they were being phased out of mainline flights due to delivery of the new Lockheed Electra, Douglas DC-8, and Boeing 720s, they were the perfect aircraft for the air shuttle. Eastern also decided that the Eastern Air Shuttle would be an airline within an airline- with dedicated pilots and flight attendants that would strictly fly the shuttle routes.
On April 30, 1961, Eastern inaugurated the Air Shuttle flights every two hours between LaGuardia and Washington National and Boston. As promised, the Eastern Air Shuttle maintained back-up crews and aircraft to ensure every passenger had a seat. On June 12th, Eastern Air Shuttle completed conversion of a hangar at LaGuardia into a terminal specifically designed for the shuttle operation. On August 1, hourly service was added between New York La Guardia and Boston. On September 15, hourly flights started between New York LaGuardia and Washington National. Passenger bookings exploded as Eastern Air Shuttle passengers knew they could simply go to the airport, be issued a boarding pass and pay for the ticket during the flight. Although Eastern Air Shuttle was carrying thousands of passengers, it would take a few years before it would become profitable. Eastern Air Shuttle added two-engine Martin 404s as back-up aircraft for the Lockheed Constellations to ensure that all flights would operate as advertised, promising a seat for every passenger that showed up.
In February 1962, the Washington National – Boston route was added using five Douglas DC-7 aircraft. On March 1, Eastern Air Shuttle operated modified shuttle flights without the back-up aircraft between New York and Miami using Douglas DC-8s, but the service would not last long. On April 29, Newark to Washington National was added.
On October 1, 1964, The Air Shuttle was renamed "Executive Shuttle" with complimentary meals and beverages, but would be discontinued by the spring of 1965.
As the Eastern Air Shuttle was known for using old and outdated equipment, another change occurred on August 1, 1965. Four-engine turboprop Lockheed Electras became the primary aircraft on shuttle flights, while Lockheed Constellations served as back-up aircraft. Both the DC-7s and Martin 404s were phased out of the fleet completely.
On April 24, 1966, the jet age came to the Eastern Air Shuttle as Boeing 727-100 "Whisperjets" became the primary aircraft used on shuttle flights, Lockheed Electras became the main back-up aircraft, although the Lockheed Constellations would serve in a stand by role flying only extra shuttle sections once in a while.
On February 1, 1967, Eastern (who was the launch customer for the stretch DC-9) inaugurated Douglas DC-9 Series 30 on the Air Shuttle flights. Named the "Whisperjet II," it became very popular with crews and passengers alike. The Lockheed Electras would continue to serve as back-up aircraft as needed. The Air Shuttle DC-9s competed well against the non-shuttle American Airlines BAC One-Elevens and Boeing 707s that were trying to compete with the Eastern Air Shuttle on similar routes. But the traditional airline method of purchasing tickets ahead of time and having no back-up aircraft was the operational model.
On February 14, 1968, the Lockheed Super Constellation flew the last Eastern Air Shuttle flight between New York LaGuardia and Washington National. On August 1, 1968, Newark to both Washington National and Boston shuttle flights were added.
Over the next nine years, the Eastern Air Shuttle continued to carry record number of passengers as businessmen flocked to the no-reservation walk-up service between the nation's busiest northeast business markets.
In mid 1977, Eastern moved two wide-body Lockheed L-1011Tri-Star aircraft from the mainline operation to the Air Shuttle market. A problem quickly developed as the boarding process was taking longer than the flight, plus it was impossible to achieve the quick turnaround needed to make the wide body work. (PSA in California found this out a few years earlier.) By late summer, the L-1011s were pulled from the Air Shuttle operation, as the operation reverted back to DC-9 series 30 aircraft. The final Lockheed Electra operating as an extra section occurred on October 30, 1977. The Lockheed Electra had faithfully flown Eastern routes for 18 years. The Eastern Air Shuttle controlled the majority of the New York LaGuardia to Washington National and Boston Logan air traffic.
In 1979, as traffic continued to grow, the 107-seat DC-9 series 30 became too small for the Air Shuttle markets. Eastern moved the DC-9s back to the mainline operation and placed the Boeing 727-200 aircraft into the Air Shuttle markets. Eastern reconfigured the 727's into a 177-seat all coach configuration. This allowed less extra section flights except during peak times.
In 1980, Eastern added the 280-seat, wide body Airbus A300 flights between New York LaGuardia and Boston; however as had happened earlier with the L-1011, the experiment was short lived. On December 19, 1980 after months of careful review including having employees stand by the gates and count passengers, Texas Air Corporation's Frank Lorenzo launched a new non-union airline called New York Air. Initially using DC-9 series 30, (and later larger DC-9 Super 80s) painted all red with a white apple on the tail, New York Air launched service directly into Eastern Air Shuttle markets.
In spring 1981, another upstart non-union airline called People Express (which was started by Lorenzo protégé Donald Burr) also jumped into the Eastern Air Shuttle markets, although Burr would quickly shift his focus over to Newark. People Express would over expand and Burr would be forced to sell his company to his former boss Frank Lorenzo. By early 1983, with People Express, New York Air, and Frontier Airlines all operating under the umbrella of Continental, Texas Air Corporation would become a force to be reckoned with, as Eastern would soon find out.
By the mid 1980s, after years of protracted labor negotiations and very poor labor relations between management and the employees, Eastern and the Eastern Air Shuttle were becoming a vulnerable airline. Another airline had been watching from the sidelines and decided the time was ripe for another shuttle operation. Pan-Am decided to copy the successful Eastern Shuttle operation.
On October 1, 1986, using Boeing 727-200 aircraft with dedicated aircraft and crew, Pan Am inaugurated the Pan Am Shuttle. Pan Am, like Eastern had back-up aircraft ready to fly extra sections on a moments notice to guarantee that everyone who showed up would be guaranteed a seat. Pan Am Shuttle reoccupied the old Marine Air Terminal that Eastern had used in the early years. This cut airport congestion dramatically and helped to keep the flights on schedule. Pan Am Shuttle teamed up with a ferry service to provide passengers the ability to get directly into downtown Manhattan by taking a short walk from the plane to the ferry. This gave Pan Am Shuttle a huge advantage over the Eastern Shuttle.
As Pan Am continued to gain market share and take business away from the Eastern Air Shuttle, Eastern was going into a tailspin. President Frank Borman was unable to settle the long-standing feud as protracted labor negotiations continued. The machinists union especially was involved in a bitter dispute and Borman refused to give in. In March 1989, Texas Air Corporation Frank Lorenzo stepped back into the picture and bought Eastern Airlines, while absorbing New York Air into Continental Airlines. Lorenzo took on the machinist's union head on and refused to negotiate. On March 4th, the pilots joined the mechanics as a strike was declared. Lorenzo immediately took Eastern Airlines into bankruptcy and started draining money and assets from Eastern while starting the process of dismantling the labor contracts, just as he had done at Continental earlier in the decade.
Pan Am immediately took advantage of Eastern's strike by redeploying additional Boeing 727-200 aircraft from the mainline fleet to the Shuttle.
Lorenzo placed the Eastern Air Shuttle on the auction block to be brought by the highest bidder. Phoenix-based America West Airlines placed the first bid to purchase the Eastern Air Shuttle outright. TWA's Carl Icahn also placed a bid for the Shuttle, but a high profile businessman, Donald Trump, came forward with the highest offer financed through 22 banks and a $380 million loan.
On June 7, 1989, the Eastern Air Shuttle formally became the Trump Shuttle. Trump immediately refurbished the interiors of the former Eastern Boeing 727's by adding maple wood veneer, chrome seat belts, and gold lavatory fixtures. The fleet was painted with a red, gold, and black stripe with a large "T" on the tail. Trump also had all the registration numbers changed to end with TS, standing for the Trump Shuttle. The Trump Shuttle was also an early leader in check in technologies, introducing the first self-service passenger check-in kiosks. Trump also partnered with LapStop, a new company that rented laptops to passengers. All the upgrades at the airport and aircraft were done as Trump was marketing his shuttle as a luxury service and thought that would bring back customers who had defected to the Pan Am Shuttle or Amtraks Metroliner train service. Trump was wrong, as passengers were only interested in the price of the ticket. An economic recession that caused big corporations to cut back on air travel and Middle East tension as Iraq invaded Kuwait (causing jet fuel to double), placed enormous pressure on the Trump Shuttle.
On March 14, 1990, Trump Shuttle started offering an unconditional guarantee that all hourly flights would arrive within 15 minutes of their scheduled arrival time or all passengers would be compensated. With the Northeastern corridor having some of the worst air traffic congestion in the country, this proved to be a bad move. Pan Am refused to match Trumps offer, knowing that there were several outside factors that no airline could control. By July 1, Trump Shuttle was losing lots of money. Trump started cutting back schedules in the LaGuardia to Boston and Washington National routes. Pan Am Shuttle continued to offer a full schedule putting even more pressure on Trump. On September 1, Trump Shuttle defaulted on the loan and having lost millions of dollars, the lead bank Citicorp took control as ownership reverted to the banks. Citicorp immediately placed Trump Shuttle back on the auction block. Three airlines expressed interest in acquiring Trump Shuttle, including Northwest Airlines, American Airlines and USAir. However, with the United States heavily involved in the Gulf War and the overall instability in the airline industry, the banks were unable to sell Trump Shuttle for the desired asking price, despite extensive and lengthy negotiations with both Northwest and American. However, USAir approached the banks and successfully negotiated an extremely complex arrangement, where USAir Group (the holding company of USAir) would take over and assume 40% ownership and agreed to manage the shuttle operation for ten years. USAir would set all airfares, provide advertising and promotion, and keep track of all financial records while maintaining the Boeing 727-100s and Boeing 727-200s in the fleet.
On April 12, 1992, The Trump Shuttle flew off into the proverbial sunset as the USAir Shuttle officially began flying all the former Trump Shuttle routes.
On November 19, 1997, US Airways purchased the remaining 90% of Shuttle, Inc. and continued to operate the US Airways Shuttle separately from the rest of the airline. Employees of the Shuttle also operated on a separate seniority list, since the company operated as a wholly owned subsidiary of US Airways Group.
On July 1, 2000, the US Airways Shuttle merged into the mainline operation of US Airways. At the same time, the Boeing 727s started being withdrawn from the fleet initially replacing them with DC-9 series 30s and Boeing 737-300s until the brand new Airbus A320s started arriving.
In late 2003, US Airways considered selling off the Shuttle operation, retaining the firm of Morgan Stanley to handle the transaction, however with the state of the airline industry still being very uncertain, US Airways wisely made the decision to not sell off the profitable Shuttle.
Today, many employees who started their careers working or flying for the Eastern Shuttle continue the proud tradition by being part of US Airways.
Eastern Airlines Shuttle Fleet:
Lockheed Constellation 1049 12 -- 1961-1967
Lockheed Super G Constellation 10 -- 1961-1968
Douglas DC-8-21 2 -- 1962
Martin 404 4 -- 1962-1965
Douglas DC-7 5 -- 1964-1965
Lockheed Electra 14 -- 1965-1977
Boeing 727-100 7 -- 1966-1989
Douglas DC-9-30 10 -- 1967-1980
Lockheed L-1011 Tri-Star 2 -- 1975
Boeing 727-200 12 -- 1981-1989
Airbus A-300 2 -- 1983
Trump Shuttle Fleet:
Boeing 727-100 7 -- 1989-1992
Boeing 727-200 10 -- 1989-1992
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Liane Larson grew up in Kansas. Her parents are military veterans who served in Kansas. She graduated from high school in Kansas, and her husband is from Kansas.
But when Larson arrived at The University of Kansas, she didn't qualify for in-state tuition. When she joined the Air Force after graduation, she was stationed in Arizona and claimed Arizona residency.
"I'm in the National Guard in Kansas (now)," said Larson, a pharmacy student. "Luckily I got a fee waiver, and my GI Bill paid for my education. But the university still didn't recognize me as a resident."