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An international consultant to businesses and a specialist in team dynamics, Phil Lundberg knows there are many pitfalls for companies that think a successful formula is easy to transfer someplace else.
"The more you use an expatriate model – one that doesn't take what the actual conditions are like locally – the easier it is for good intentions to be misunderstood and problems to crop up that could have been avoided," he says.
Phil came to Saybrook as the head of world-wide training for Mentor Graphics – a $7 billion company trying to take their successful American model to Asia. Though he was good at his job, Phil knew he needed to know more.
"My interest had always been focused on why organizations only change in crisis mode: why do they wait until there's a crisis, to make changes they've always known they need to make?" he says. "Going international really added a new dimension to this question."
He came to Saybrook because he saw that it was geared to his needs – and came highly recommended.
"I was very interested in system dynamics, and Saybrook fit that perfectly. I had some friends who had gone to Saybrook and I talked to them, and they had very good things to tell me," he says. "I went to a public seminar where Saybrook's director of enrollment came and I was very impressed by what she said. And then I went on the Saybrook webpage and read the description of one of the courses, and it resonated with me so thoroughly that was the defining moment. It was what I wanted to do."
He eventually conducted his PhD research on the conditions that lead to high-performing teams across multiple cultures – exactly the issues he was dealing with in the business world.
His findings create a road map for organizations looking to harness the best talents of their employees – wherever they are. "The three cultures I dealt with are the U.S., India, and France, and stereotypically those cultures are very different, they have different attributes," he says. "But I found things that were consistent on all of the really effective teams I studied."
Since graduating, he's taken his road map on the road as a consultant to organizations looking to set up new global ventures. In the last few years he's helped audiologists set up an international health network; helped a Caribbean medical school looking to create a global consortium of complementary and alternative medical schools, and worked with an online high school looking to expand its student body and develop its programs...
"My dissertation at Saybrook covered many of the issues I've had to deal with in the marketplace, and gave me the chance to speak with authority on the international stage," he says. "It was a great education."


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Draft Watch: From the Senior Bowl with Love
Brian Bassett , TheJetsBlog.com
With Jets owner Woody Johnson in Mobile today to check out the Senior Bowl practices with his new GM and coach, the Jets attention to the NFL Draft is on our mind. So with that, here's a quick rundown of some of the news out of Mobile so far this week with some links embedded.
Glennon and Glennoff — People who've watched NC State quarterback Mike Glennon have been equally impressed and unenthused. Glennon is not all that different from most of the other quarterbacks in this class in that there is just a real lack of consistency and that's driven the valuation of a player like him. Glennon has nice size (6'6″!!!!), but can he level out his play? Nassib out of 'Cuse didn't impress yesterday as he didn't get the drive on the football that NFL scouts want to see from a quarterback.
All About the Pass Pro — Johnathan Frankin out of UCLA is impressing NFLers because he has looked so good in pass protection. Since that's such a key piece of what NFL running backs do, look to see if his stock doesn't rise a little coming out of this week.
Barner Burner? — Our buddy (who spotted the potential two years ago in Bilal Powell as well as Colin Kaepernick at the Senior Bowl, btw) really liked what he saw from Kenjon Barner the Oregon RB in practice yesterday. He might be a late pick, but might have the motor and intangibles that teams are looking for from a depth RB.
Jets Showed Some Interest in Denard Robinson — It's no secret that Rex Ryan loved the versatility that Brad Smith brought to the Jets. Could they look to replace that type of player with a guy like Denard Robinson? Robinson doesn't have the size or arm to be an NFL passer and might end up being a day three pick for an NFL team looking for a an option type wrinkle on their offense. According to the WSJ the Jets showed some real interest in the QB turned WR from Michigan in what amounted to the longest meeting for Robinson with any team so far. Robinson was finally cleared for contact this morning after some nerve damage, but is making the transition to receiver and it's not gone so well this week for him according to reports. One said he'd only caught about half the passes thrown his way.
Honey Badger No More — Tyrann Mathieu is trying to leave his former persona behind and has engaged Darrelle Revis and Patrick Peterson to help him get ready for a football life. With a steadying influences like Revis and Peterson, two of the league's best corners, Mathieu will be learning from the best. The Jets have met with Mathieu already this week — look to see where his draft stock winds up, but he could be a great second day pickup for a team who can give him the right structure.
Here's Comes Another Trufant — Desmond Trufant, the little brother of NFL defensive backs Isaiah and the Marcus (of the Jets) is looking like he might be putting himself into Day One contention based on how he's played so far at the Senior Bowl. Scouts tongues have been wagging at his play and how he's raised his game, but time will tell where he settles over the next few months.
Fisher of Men — Eric Fisher out of Central Michigan might be the second best offensive lineman in this draft and is doing a great job this week. Scouts and draftniks are raving about his work and see him as a plus pass protector as well as a better than average run blocker. Draftniks see him going in the 8-15 range so could be in the mix for the Jets if they wanted to upgrade their line. Fisher of course plays tackle, so the idea here if the Jets took him would be to slide Howard inside while letting Fisher play the tackle spot.


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ORCHARD PARK, NY -Buffalo Bills Hall of Famer Jim Kelly is back home recovering following surgery.
97 Rock's DJ Jickster delivered a get well card to Kelly signed by fans.
Kelly posed for pictures with the card.
Last week, the quarterback announced he had cancer in his jaw.
Duringa news conference lastMonday Kelly said, "I never thought I'd say the word cancer and be talking about me, but here I am."
Kelly said he had been experiencing pain in his upper jaw for several months, which a variety of medicines could not quell. He said it was his dentist who initially determined it was more than a tooth ache.
"I went through a number of antibiotics at the beginning thinking it was just an infection, and then when I did go to the oral surgeon they found a big cyst they cut that out, and then one thing lead to another," Kelly told reporters.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - The William and Mary women's basketball team dropped a hard-fought decision to George Washington, 58-51, on Sunday afternoon at the Charles E. Smith Center. Senior Taylor Hilton led the College with 10 points, six rebounds and three steals. Down by as many as 18 in the second-half, W&M trimmed the deficit to four on multiple occasions late in the contest, but GW held on for the narrow victory. The Tribe falls to 1-3 on the season, while George Washington improves to 2-1.
Senior Emily Correal finished the afternoon with seven points and eight rebounds, while classmate Jaclyn McKenna also chipped in with seven points on 3-of-5 shooting from the floor. Junior Kaitlyn Mathieu tallied seven points and ripped down eight rebounds, while the duo of sophomore Jazmen Boone and freshman Brooke Stewart scored five points apiece.
For the game, the College shot 15-of-56 (26.8 percent) from the field, while it stymied the Colonials to shoot 19-of-57 (33.3 percent) from the floor. W&M netted five 3-pointers on 16 attempts (31.3 percent), while holding GW to just three treys on 15 chances (20 percent).
In a defensive minded first half, the College raced out to a 5-0 advantage courtesy of McKenna's 3-pointer, which was followed by senior Chanel Murchison's jumper from the baseline. However, the Colonials answered with a 7-0 spurt and led, 7-5, with 13:52 remaining in the half.
After McKenna's jumper at the 13:22 juncture tied the contest, 9-9, George Washington scored 11 points over the next six minutes and owned an 18-11 lead with 7:14 left to play. Stewart cut the deficit to four, 22-18, after the Topsfield, Mass., native drove baseline, through traffic, and laid it in off the glass. The Colonials ended the half with a bucket and a pair of made free-throws as it led, 26-18, after the opening 20 minutes of action.
Much like the first half, the second stanza started with both teams imposing their defensive will. Almost eight minutes into the frame, the squads had combined for only 10 points as a tenacious half-court mentality from the Green and Gold kept the GW offense stuck in neutral. However, it was the Colonials who held the advantage, 32-22, with 12:12 remaining in the affair.
The College seemed destined for a rally as Boone cut the GW margin to eight, 32-24, with a layup at the 11:50 mark. However, the Colonials responded with eight straight points, six of which coming from graduate senior Tara Booker, as it increased its lead to 40-24 with 10:26 left to go.
Trailing 48-30 with 4:40 remaining, the Green and Gold utilized a 17-3 run as it zapped the GW advantage to four, 51-47, with a minute left in the game. Hilton ignited the charge with a layup and capped the 14-point advantage with a trifecta with a minute left in regulation. During the spurt, Hilton accounted for eight points on two 3-pointers while Stewart and Mathieu tallied three points apiece. In addition, Correal's 3-pointer from the right corner with 1:17 remaining cut the GW lead to six, 50-44.
A McKenna lay up with 49 seconds left to play kept the Tribe alive, 53-49, but the Colonials sealed the win by netting five-of-six free throws down the stretch.
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Select shots from the Fire's 2-1 win over the Montreal Impact
CREDIT: Brian Kersey Chicago Fire
BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. -- The #cf97 hashtag exploded on Twitter Thursday night with news that Uruguayan international midfielder Arévalo Rios was headed to the Chicago Fire.
Where would the international spot come from?
Fire President of Soccer Operations Javier Leon has been public about the club seeking a loan for Dutch forward Sherjill MacDonald.
Italian back-up goalkeeper Paolo Tornaghi is reportedly close to securing a green card.
Should those two moves occur, the Fire would free up two of their six current international spots, making way for the veteran of Uruguay's 2010 World Cup squad to be added to the roster.
More to come on Rios' Windy City arrival later on Chicago-Fire.com.
After a lackluster performance in the U.S. Open Cup semifinal loss earlier this week, the Fire must pick themselves up for Saturday's crucial Eastern Conference match against Montreal on Saturday evening at Toyota Park (LIVE 7pm CT on My50). The Impact are still sitting pretty in third place in the East and also played at midweek, beating San Jose 1-0 in CONCACAF Champions League play.
Here are some things to look out for from a tactical perspective.
Starting stronger – better tempo from the Fire
Jeff Larentowicz summed up the game against D.C. well when asked how it compared to the 4-1 loss against the same opponent just weeks ago. He astutely observed, "The difference between this game and the last time we played them is that we scored early."
This might sound overly simplistic, but an early goal and a good start is extremely important.
In Wednesday's match, the team were positive in the opening exchanges but then allowed D.C. to set the tempo. Against Montreal this weekend, the Fire must come out of the gates quickly and play a very high-tempo game.
In Montreal's last game against D.C., the Red and Black had a very good opening 30 minutes and created a lot of chances. D.C.'s high-tempo start clearly caught Montreal off guard and it took the Canadian team a while to find their rhythm.
The Fire had a great start against Philly last weekend, scoring in the ninth minute. A repeat of that could put the Fire on course to picking up three more precious points Saturday night.
Attacking Montreal on the outside – wide play important
Against D.C. last weekend, Montreal looked vulnerable in the wide areas, especially when United got their wingbacks forward.
WATCH: Athletico Coaching Corner
The Fire are very good at allowing Gonzalo Segares and Jalil Anibaba to get forward and help in the attack, especially at home. I look for this to happen as often as possible against the Impact.
The advancement of the wing-backs also allows the Fire wingers to come into the middle and provide support to the strikers.
With the potential absence to Patrick Nyarko after Wednesday's head injury, the team will be relying on Joel Lindpere and Dilly Duka to have big games Saturday night.
Keeping an eye on Justin Mapp – former Fire player finding his groove in Canada
Like Dominic Oduro, many Chicago Fire fans are torn over former winger Justin Mapp. He is certainly one of the most frustrating players to ever wear the badge but his skill and talent was there for all to see.
After leaving the Fire, Mapp had two quiet years in Philly but has flourished in Montreal's 4-3-3 system, playing in one of the advanced wide positions, tallying two goals and four assists for the Impact this season.
Mapp is comfortable on both wings and is a very good crosser of the ball. He also likes to cut inside from the wing and combine with Patrice Bernier, Davy Arnaud and Felipe.
Though he might not be the fastest player on the field, Mapp is also very dangerous in the open field, often starting counter attacks for the Impact or looking for through balls to Marco Di Vaio.
Fire fans will also remember that the 28-year-old is very good in 1v1 situations and it will be up to players like Alex and Larentowicz to support the outside defenders and double team him whenever possible.
Mapp is not a physical player and can sometimes be "kicked" out of a game. Limiting the amount of time he has on the ball will be important for the Fire and a physical approach might be the answer.
Prediction: 1-0 Fire with a goal from Joel Lindpere.
Select shots from the Fire's 2-0 loss to D.C. United
CREDIT: Brian Kersey Chicago Fire
The Fire head back to Toyota Park Wednesday night for the biggest game of the season to date, a U.S. Open Cup semifinal against D.C. United. Both teams enter the game on the back of wins and knowing they are only 180 minutes away from a CONCACAF Champions League place.
With that in mind, league form goes out the window. Here are some things to look out for from a tactical perspective.
Slowing down D.C.'s new attack – avoiding the Silva/DeRo red herring
United Coach Ben Olsen has used the 4-4-1-1 formation for most of this season but due to a number of factors, namely not scoring many goals and a numerous injuries, he is constantly changing his front two.
In last week's match against Montreal, D.C. started Dwayne DeRosario and Luis Silva to great effect with both players' movement caused Montreal problems, especially in the first 30 minutes.
Both took turns holding the line while the other dropped deep, making it difficult for the Impact to track. With Silva scoring three goals in his last three matches, it is easy to claim that both he and DeRo are the major threats to the Fire tonight, but that argument is too simplistic.
In reality, both strikers have benefited greatly from some fantastic play from both the wide men and outside defenders in recent matches. Montreal's lack of high pressure allowed D.C.'s outside defenders to act as auxiliary wingers at times, putting dangerous crosses into the Impact's box.
With the defenders pushing up high, the wide midfielders were able to tuck inside and support the strikers in the box or pick up great positions just outside it.
For the Fire to be successful tonight, the team must not allow D.C.'s outside defenders to get forward as often as Montreal did. To do this requires a combination of high pressure from forwards such as Mike Magee and Chris Rolfe as well as positive attacking play from the outside mids, which will force D.C.'s defenders to stay back.
Minimizing set pieces – not allowing DC any unearned opportunities
In a cup semifinal, one mistake, or one brilliant piece of skill, can define the outcome. Countless knockout matches have been decided this way and it always leaves the losing team asking why they allowed an avoidable goal to be scored against them.
WATCH: Athletico Coaching Corner
Playing as the away team and knowing the Fire's strengths on the counter attack, D.C. will not be flooding players forward needlessly in tonight's match. When set pieces present themselves however, the Black and Red will be looking to profit.
In the Fire's last match against Philly, the team played very well defensively but again failed to keep a clean sheet. The Union goal came from a needlessly given up free kick resulting in the ball being bundled over the line.
Fire players must not rush into tackles and need to try and avoid giving up corners whenever possible. D.C. may be lacking in goals this season but giving up a set piece when DeRo is on the field could decide the match in D.C.'s favor.
Quick transitions to the attack – by any means possible
In recent tactical previews, I have lauded Patrick Nyarko for consistently pressuring defenders in the Fire's offensive third of the pitch and forcing turnovers.
In last weekend's match against Philly, Paddy did it again, winning the ball and bursting forward before dishing to Mike Magee who smashed in the winner.
Last weekend's match also demonstrated how quick transitions can come from all areas of the pitch.
Goalkeeper Sean Johnson constantly looked to distribute the ball quickly and launch an attack through his kicking. Whenever Johnson collected the ball from a cross or shot, he looked for outlet runs and was able to pick out those of Rolfe, Magee and co. with his long kicks.
Supersub Quincy Amarikwa also demonstrated how pressuring defenders on long balls can result in turnovers. Late in the game, he challenged Amobi Okugo in the air before stalking the center back and forcing a turnover just outside the Philly box.
But for some better finishing, the Fire would've scored a third goal and effectively ended the match. A quick turnover from a player like Nyarko or an accurate kick out from Johnson could open up the DC defense tonight.
Prediction: I have seen the Fire win and lose U.S. Open Cup semifinals and know that games like this are almost always very tight and tense. 1-0 Fire with the goal coming from Patrick Nyarko.
At Toyota Park in May, Philly sat back, let the Fire run circles around them like some mean, old dog, then got a seemingly innocuous free kick and suddenly Jack McInerney, in on goal, kicked the team straight in the gut. That game felt like a one-act play, where the characters on stage build to an obvious conclusion, some grotesque act that you know is coming but still shocks and hurts when you see it live.
This Saturday, the Fire went to Philly to continue their climb back into the playoff picture and battled in a Three Act work of considerable drama. Each was punctuated by a goal. Here's the liner notes, starring Philly and Chicago, two mysterious characters.
Act One, The Set-Up (0-45')
Kick off. Philly comes out first, Chicago wakes up slowly, stretches arms to the sky, makes coffee, realizes it's in the middle of a game, and immediately pops into action. Philly, who tried to come out with high and tight pressure, find themselves being passed around in sequences of quick one-twos and flicks, like those that lead to a beautiful first goal, with not even 10 minutes gone.
Philly broadcasters (the chorus), clamor for more "intensity" from the home team. The Fire look comfortable but ominously cannot extend their lead. They start to slow down a bit and Philly enjoy a few minutes of confidence-boosting possession at the end of the half, including a couple of dangerous free kicks. The plot thickens.
Act Two, The Montage (45'-54')
This short intervening act provides the backbone of the drama. A little character development. Fresh off their orange slices, Philly and Chicago come out ready to party again.
Like Act One, Philly threaten first (Conor Casey flashes a shot just wide of goal two minutes in), but Chicago recovers and takes the upper hand. How predictable is this? Chicago finds space everywhere and kick off a few minutes of possession in the opponent's half like we haven't seen all season.
Cue montage and "Danger Zone." A few not particularly interesting forays forward foreshadow something for Philly, but Chicago cruises.
What can go wrong?
Act Three, The Climax (54-90)
The Montage ends. The motorcycle crashes. Le Toux gets in on Chicago's right and Sean Johnson makes a kick save. Chicago attacks and Rolfe finds enough space to squeeze a shot off - but Zac MacMath tips it over the bar. Go time. Philly go forward and get their goal with 30 minutes left - so much time for both to fight out the end.
Suddenly Philly is everywhere. Sean Johnson makes an impossible save off a corner. Another is cleared off the line. Chicago is wavering badly, Philly is matching Chicago's dominance from Act Two.
There is no music. Chicago fights with their inner identity battle between the disappointments early in the year and their confidence to close games. (Mike Magee said after the game, "I think there was a point in the 65th minute where we had been getting pummeled the whole half and we all kind of looked at each other and said this game is there for us to win.")
Two subs come on in the 67th, as Klopas tries to overturn Philly's momentum.
And then it happens, the climax. Chicago confronts Philly. They continue pressing. The spirit of fight and persistence embodied in Mike Magee and Patrick Nyarko combine with harrowing pressure. Nyarko fights the ball loose from a Philly midfielder and plays in Magee. Magee finishes calmly.
Your girlfriend is crying, but there's still twenty minutes time! The drama carries over but the game is rarely in doubt. A penalty shout scares the audience, so nobody leaves their seats. Then the violin music. A stoppage time kiss at the sunset. Chicago steals the points.
Select shots from the Fire's 2-1 win over the Union
SOURCE: USA Today Sports Images
The Fire head east to Philly on Saturday night to take on the Union in a critical Eastern Conference clash (LIVE 6:30pm CT on My50). After earning a credible come-from-behind draw in Houston last weekend, the Men in Red will be confident of picking up all three points (and extracting some revenge) at PPL Park.
Here are some things to keep an eye on from a tactical perspective.
Isolating Jeff Parke – getting behind and in 1v1 situations with the Union defender
Similar to the Fire, individual errors have cost the Union in recent matches and veteran defender Jeff Parke has been the weak link in the Union defense over the past few MLS games.
Though excellent in the air, his positioning errors or slack marking led to numerous chances created for the opposing team. In both matches against Chivas and Houston, Parke was either forced or strayed out of position, leaving room behind him to be exploited.
READ: Duka, Alex look healthy for Philadelphia clash
With the ability of Magee and Rolfe to drop into deeper positions to pick up the ball and thus drag defenders like Parke out of position, the other Fire players must recognize these opportunities when they arise and try and take advantage of them.
Staying with the runners – trying to limit giving up preventable goals
In soccer, there is a major difference between giving up a 30 yard screamer and giving up a tap in because a defender decided to switch off and not follow his runner.
WATCH: Athletico Coaching Corner
All too often for the Fire this season giving up easy goals and frequently going a goal behind has been the teams M.O. Fire center back Bakary Soumare has made more than one costly error over the past month, most recently on the Dynamo goal last weekend and the center-back will be looking for a solid performance against his old club on Saturday.
With that being said, the defense as a whole has been guilty of individual errors which has meant that the team's last clean sheet in league play was nine games ago, twelve if you count all matches. As I have mentioned in previous previews, a clean sheet, especially in an away game, would be a major positive for the Fire.
Against a team with such attacking threats as Philly, a clean sheet would also give the back line confidence heading into the biggest game of the season to date, the U.S. Open Cup Semifinal against D.C. on Wednesday (TICKETS).
Taking advantage of the diamond system – pressuring Philly in their defensive third
The Union usually use a system similar in some ways to the Fire, deploying only one recognized defensive midfielder. In Philly's case this is stalwart Brian Carroll.
Carroll plays in the "Makelele role," sitting in front of the back four, breaking up attacks and rarely venturing into the opposing team's attacking third. In this system, the assumption is that Carroll will not give up possession or be ahead of the ball in his defensive third.
READ: Mike Magee is the cover boy in the latest edition of MLS Overlap
One way to counter this system is to pressure Carroll and the Philly defenders when they have the ball and try and force turnovers in their defensive third.
We all saw how effective this tactic can be on the Fire's goal last weekend. Patrick Nyarko stole the ball from a Dynamo defender before bursting into the box and crossing to Mike Magee for a tap in finish. A similar turnover on Saturday night could lead to the winning goal for the Fire.
Prediction: 2-0 Fire with goals from Magee and Alex.
Stephen Piggott is a contributor to Chicago-Fire.com. Follow him on Twitter @Irish_Steve


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Fellow Enthusiasts,I've been doing a great deal of packing through the SF Bay Area Coastal Region lately: Skyline (Big Basin), Coastal (Marin Headlands), Point Reyes (everywhere!), and anywhere else in between. My pack is light and my supplies are to the bear minimum. I'm using a Integral Designs SilPoncho for rain/shelter, the FireFly Stove from Mo-Go Gear and a Snow Peak spork, and all the other typical goodies (Komperdell C3 Airshock poles, Gossamer Gear Whisperlight pack, Integral Designs Primaliner for my Sleeping Bag, etc). I feel safe, comfortable, warm, and for the first day at least, dry and happy. So here's my problem: every single morning of day two, I wake up COMPLETELY drenched! Not in sweat or from a heavy rainstorm, but from the FOG! That's fine. I actually love the fog and welcome it. But I need to know from my fellow uberlighters how to dry-out my gear enough to feel comfortable on night two and day three. Sure, the fog MAY leave by around 9AM, but I'm an early riser and I need to get out of camp by 6AM to get my morning rush.ANY ADVICE ON DRYING/WET WEATHER TECHNIQUES???All the Best,-Sean Miner
Edited by kromangun on 09/25/2006 22:24:04 MDT.
This suggestion will probably sound odd and is most likely ludicrous, but here goes.I'm wondering if using a tent will, at least partially, solve the problem. More accurately, prevent the problem.I realize that we commonly think of tents as condensation generators and therefore, sometimes the culprit in getting our gear wet, but how much worse could it be if you are in dense fog? Maybe, in this extreme case, would "protect" your gear from the fog!I give this solution a low probability of success but, if you have a friend with a tent that wants to go hiking in the fog, you could take your setup and compare in the morning whose gear is wetter!If it does work, you'll have to pay the price in the extra weight of a tent but, these days they are getting lighter. Maybe you could pack lightweight pyramid tent from Black Diamond or similar. I have a Golite Hex 3 and love it for winter camping. You would need to stake it flush with the ground to keep the fog out.Just a whacky idea that popped into my head when I read your post. Off course you could carry a solar powered hair dryer :-)
That's a good idea and worth trying for sure! Hey, I was thinking about buying the GoLite Hex, whaddya think? Was it a worthy purchase?
> I'm wondering if using a tent will, at least partially, solve the problem. More accurately, prevent the problem.Well, let's walk through the problem. I am going to assume that by 'fog' you mean 'fog' rather than a passing cloud. This needs explaining!What causes fog? It happens when humid air cools down to the dew point, and water starts to condense out of the air. (This is technically different from having your head in a cloud. The air can actually be above the dew point then.)Now, what happens inside a tent? Well, you have this heater inside the tent, warming up the air - it's called a human being. The heat from the human warms the air inside the tent, and this may, if you are lucky, mean that the air inside the tent is now warmer than the dew point. So dew or fog stops forming. Actually, this works even better with two humans inside the tent because there is twice the amount of heat being generated.So a tent can be a real winner under these conditions. It should not be closed right up, but it should limit air flow. That's why a tarp simply won't behave the same: no control over air flow.
To keep the fog from codensing on gear that should stay dry (sleeping bag/quilt) use a bivi sack or near bivi cover ... Either choice should be breathable.Pan
Sean,I'm glad (and surprised) that I wasn't off my rocker on the tent idea. Roger has given substance to my gut feeling. Thanks Roger!
No, no, that's not what I needed to hear...now you guys have helped this gear-obsessed junky decide he needs to buy the Six Moon Designs Gatwood Cape!!! :> Now that should do the trick, right? A lightweight rain-cape for the bod during a storm, plus a lightweight "tent" to beat the fog. Maybe the small volume of the inside of this cape in Shelter mode will work for the body of one human (mine) to heat the air enough???
> Maybe the small volume of the inside of this cape in Shelter mode will work for the body of one human (mine) to heat the air enough???Dunno. Can you close the front of the Cape enough to get a tent effect? Can you get enough ventilation in from the ground level and out at the TOP? Not always simple with a Cape.Try it maybe?
When you've got very moist air (fog) outside AND a human generating moisture inside, perimeter vents will help very little. A silnylon tent without a chimmey vent up above (like the Gatewood Cape) will likely fare even worse.Successive waves of warm moist air will keep rising and condensing onto the tent's ceiling and walls. Most water droplets will either cling to the ceiling / walls, or drip harmlessly down the corners into the ground... but if it's really humid, then more than a few droplets will likely "rain down" onto the camper's bag and face as well, thus causing problems...
Edited by ben2world on 09/28/2006 00:18:17 MDT.
> When you've got very moist air (fog) outside AND a human generating moisture inside, perimeter vents will help very little. A silnylon tent without a chimmey vent up above (like the Gatewood Cape) will likely fare even worse.I have to plead some ignorance here about the Gatewood. My wife and I tent!However, looking at the pic in the Spotlight Review by Will and Aubrin, I see a large hood in the middle, right at the peak. Can this be used as a top vent? Might need some string outside to hold it up, but fine string is light. I did this (in another way) with the hood on the Oware tarp (another review).
>> A silnylon tent without a chimmey vent up above (like the Gatewood Cape) will likely fare even worse. <<Ben,Actually since the hood is at the apex when configured as a shelter. It works just fine as a vent. I've taken my cap, which has a stiff brim, and placed it over the end of the pole and cinched the hood down. This keep rain out of the interior while still creating a gap to vent moist air.Ron
My mistake -- sorry -- and thanks for the correction!
Dr. Moak wrote: "I've taken my cap, which has a stiff brim, and placed it over the end of the pole and cinched the hood down."I'll have to try my Tilley that way :)There were other questions about the Gatewood-- it is fully enclosed on all sides with a generous door flap that can be tied back and has a two way zipper, so you can vent top or bottom. The bottom of the tent can be raise or lowered by using lines just as you would with any tarp shelter. It is a single wall shelter with non-breathable fabric, so it is going to be prone to the same condensation problems as any other single wall. Proper pitching and little tricks like the cap will certainly help. I've had nothing more than a thin film of condensation on a cold morning-- better than I expected really, and nothing like big drips getting my sleeping bag wet.Another point on evaluating floorless shelters: the first thing many of us do is to run out in the yard and pitch our new toy on the lawn. There can be a lot of moisture in the grass that is trapped by the tent, so the condensation issues you experience in your back yard may not be the same when you camp. Likewise camping near water, weather changes overnight, etc, etc, etc.
Yeah, but when camping with a single wall silnylon tent in a cold and foggy area, users will pretty much have to expect condensation -- and not think of it as some sort of anomaly.This goes back to choosing the proper tool for the particular task at hand. I love to use my UL tarptent when camping in temperate areas with low to moderate humidity. However, I use my double wall tent for areas that are cold and/or humid. I'd rather carry the extra pound (or shave it off somewhere else) than deal with damp clothing and sleeping bag every morning...
Edited by ben2world on 09/28/2006 10:45:45 MDT.
Ben, your last post mentions a double-wall tent (and I've read others comment on using double walls part of the year as alternative to silnylon single walls) but usually the model is not specified. What double-wall do you carry for solo trips? Thanks.
I crave more space than others, so I carry a Big Agnes Seedhouse 2 SL. To me, it offers a good balance between space and weight.If you don't mind being a little cramped, the 1 SL is even lighter, and still offers room for sitting up.A third option -- and also a very popular one -- is the MSR Hubba. The floor space is way too narrow for my liking, but the headroom is quite decent.
Ben, thanks for your views on double-wall. I've really be struggling with a choice of tents; I can't afford more than one. I definitely like space (gear inside with me), don't want bugs and critters around, want to be able to sit up, and really don't want significant condesation problems. At the same time, weight is important; 3 lbs. is my max. In addition, I've been taking 4 to 8-year old grandkids on overnights so a 1+ or 2-person is desireable (Hubba is too narrow for me anyway - I'm 6'1" and 210). I guess this is really a subject for another thread; don't want to hi-jack this one. Thanks again.
Dense fog is like horizontal drizzle, so it is necessary to have a blocking layer, and vents for the warmer vapor. You will more easily heat up a small tent than a big one. Carb up at night to increase the heat. Sleep with at least your base layers on. I sleep in all my clothes to keep them dry ==> lighter sleeping bag. Get everything in black to soak up the sun. In NOLS this is known as the backcountry-ninja effect. May want UV protection on the gear if you do this all the time. Especially with the ultralight fabrics.(quote):" ..comfortable on night two and day three. Sure, the fog MAY leave by around 9AM, but I'm an early riser and I need to get out of camp by 6AM to get my morning rush."It's great to get an early start - that means you can take a 25 minute nap/lunch/meditation/photo-session/*BEEP* somewhere between 11:30 and 3 to dry out your stuff in the sun.This may not apply to you so much, but salt management is an often overlooked aspect of moisture management. Salt (and grime to a lesser degree) attracts moisture and holds it, so by keeping your socks and base layers cleaner, you can be drier too. Besides stink, this is a GREAT reason to have a pair of socks that you only use in your bag.Not necessarily applicable to you, on the other side of the coin, a vapor barrier will keep in the salt, but evaporation will not cool you. An advantage is that it can keep water (less-salty sweat) from acting similar to distilled water and breaking down substances (skin) that it contacts. Ultra-pure water used in cosmic ray detectors for example require materials more exotic than those used for strong acids.
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For their Dyna-Sys 10-speed system, Shimano added another cog to their venerable XT level cassette. So like the previous 9-speed versions, the CS-M771-10 XT Cassette has the same Hyperglide tooth and ramp shapes to help the chain move effortlessly across its range.
The XT 10-Speed Cassette uses plated steel cogs for superior durability, but that doesn't mean that it weighs a ton. The largest six cogs are minimal in design and are pinned to two lightweight alloy spiders -- three cogs for each spider. The four smallest cogs go on separately, and the whole batch is secured with a sleek alloy lockring. This cassette is compatible with Shimano's Dyna-Sys 10-Speed shifter and rear derailleur.
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The cogs are configured as follows:
- 11/32: 11-12-14-16-18-20-22-25-28-32
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John M.
I have 10 speed Ultegra 6700 grupo. Want a 32 tooth low cog. Please advise.
John M.
I have a road bike with Ultegra 6700 Ten speed grupo. I want a 32 or 34 or 36 tooth 10 speed cassette to work with Ultegra 50-34 crank. Do I need a long cage der.?
Ray D
I have the same setup and same problem. You will max out on a 11-32 cassette. From my research you want to buy: Shimano M771 9 speed rear derailleur. See: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMszBZ2fA84
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- Familiarity: I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
I purchased this cassette to support a Wolftooth Giant Cog (40t) conversion of my 1 x 10 drive train - works incredibly well all put together. Check out the Wolftooth web site for more information.
I opted for the Wolftooth 16t cog to replace the cassette 15 & 17 cogs and I think that was the right move.
So far so good (1 ride), but will check back later in the season.
Don't forget to buy a new chain if you're going to convert to the GC.
Ronen Sarig
xt cassette
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
works awesomely, until it breaks. I rode it pretty hard for 2+ years, until the alum arms for the larger chainrings sheared and broke. just ordered another.
something to note: these later models (2014+) fixed an issue that the earlier (circa 2012) models had: the older model's small cassette chainrings had narrow profiles with spacers between the rings. Since the interface between the chainrings and freehub body was as narrow as the chainring teeth themselves, if you pedaled hard, the chainring would cut into (and mar) aluminum freehub bodies. The newer models have the spacers between small rings integrated into the rings themselves, thus increasing the interface area between ring and freehub body, and reducing the marring of the freehub body.
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What does the 11-36 weigh?
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
This cassette weighs 335.4 grams.
Chad Cordell
XT Quality
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
This cassette is super durable and shifts crisp. Exactly what you come to expect from Shimano. I have it paired up with single ring in the front and it works great.
Garrett C.
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
Shimano line of xt is the excellence of mid level builds, great equipment for the price!
Mark K.
Another great XT product.
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- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
This is the best shifting affordable cassette available. Lasts a long time and shifts great when using an xt chain. It also is compatible with the extended range 42T cogs from 1up, wolftooth and others where you have to remove the 17T. I use a xtr on the race wheels and xt for training where the small weight penalty is nothing. Use a chain gauge and replace the chain when it stretches out of tolerance. These cassettes last a long time if you keep them clean and the chain lubed.
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Can't go wrong with XT quality
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
This 10 speed 11-36 cassette is a tough one to beat. It's plenty durable for logging big miles and it also shifts great and keeps the chain running smoothly. The profile of the teeth is nicer than that of SRAM options. It's not as light as XT, but for general use or for training purposes you can't go wrong.
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Can I replace my Shimano CS-HG62-10 11-36 with this ?
My bike is equipped with
Rear Derailleur: Shimano XT RD-M786 SGS Shadow Type / 30 Speed
Front Derailleur: Shimano SLX FD-M671-A / 34.9mm
Shifters: Shimano SLX SL-M670-I Rapidfire plus / 2 way release Ispec clamp
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This cassette will definitely work on your 10 speed drive train. It is a little nicer, lighter cassette than the CS-HG62, so you should have no issues with it!
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Great cassette. Best Value for quality
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
I should probably buy 1 extra one for the future. this is one of the best cassettes for the money.
Great Cassette for my 2x10
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
I bought the 11-36 cassette to mate up with my 26/39 crankset. It will crawl up a mountain with ease and is very smooth. No complaints.
weight of 11-36
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
Bought two of these in 11-36, weight was 335g.
Colorado Chris
When the money runs out...
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
Get this cassette when you realize you just need to push more weight rather than work more for the XTR cassette. It does not do anything as well as the XTR other than last longer.
Luke Dordai
Durable, no maintenance concerns
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
I spec this cassette on all of my 10 speed shimano mountain bikes without a doubt. GREAT durability out of this cassette (as long as you change your chain before it stretches too much) and awesome shift performance. Matched up with a XT 10 speed chain, the shifts are always super crisp. At the price point, you really can't beat it.
285 grams 11-32 teeth
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
I went small gear wise (32 t) cause I don't need the low gear and less chain links, less chain slap, more gear fidelity, smoother shifts, and less weight.
my used 9 speed same version was 245. a solid cassette.
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A top down look at a CS-M771 installed on my bike.
Mighty Smooth
My first impression of the M771 cogset is that there is too much redundancy if paired with a 24/32/42 crank-set. It is smooth though. I might make a change to an 11/32 rear next season.
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smooth and nice
i upgraded my bike recenty after I went for some steep hiils (used to have 9 speed). this is way better for my rides now, and shifts feel pretty smooth and nice
just what I needed to get to other places i wasn't being able to get :p
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smooth, strong, and quiet
The shifting on the new Dyna-Sys cassette is amazing. 10 speed specific shift geometry ensures a clean shift every time, and you'll never get any "skating." This cassette is much quieter than its one-piece counter part. I like the 36 tooth big cog option.
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All parts complete for my planned bike except the drivetrain, I was set to go XT and I already had this M771 XT 11-32 Cassette (10 speed) but getting confuse on what kind of RD that would match this Cog. I would appreciate if anyone respond. Thanks you very much. Not so familiar yet with XT


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CLAYTON A week after the apparent suicide of a Thousand Islands Central School student, more than 100 students and parents packed a special Board of Education meeting Tuesday night, many expressing frustration with the problem of bullying.
Amy J. Briggs, mother of 16-year-old Daniel J. Briggs, who died on March 3, said after the meeting that she was shocked by the number of people who came to support her son and to share their own experiences with what they said was a pervasive problem that the school has failed to stop.
Im not laying the blame at the feet of anyone. Thats not the point, Mrs. Briggs said during the meeting, describing how her son suffered constant bullying since elementary school.
She said she wants to work with the district to make sure something positive comes from her sons death so other children arent driven to take their own life.
Others were not so sparing in their criticism of the district.
Amanda Bickford, a mother with two students, said educators should be ashamed of the consequences of turning a blind eye to bullying.
Weve trusted you with our children; families have come here 50 or 60 times; Ive come here 10 times asking for help, Ms. Bickford told school board members.
She said that her own children have been bullied persistently by classmates, and that the Briggss tragedy could have happened to her own family.
Taylin Fulmer, 16, said the school failed students by not providing access to counselors after Daniels death. She said that like Daniel, she also has been a victim of bullying and has received no help from the school. She said school personnel told her that her claims were unfounded, and that she should simply find a new group of friends and hope for the best.
Another student, junior Ember E. Garland, said she sees people being bullied all the time. When is this going to end? she said.
Kelsey Morak told of being shoved, inappropriately touched by a male senior and having someone spit in her lunch. Something needs to change, she said.
Im 15, and I can already see it all goes back to how kids are raised, Kelsey said. I just dont get how kids can be so mean.
Kristina Randazzo Ives said before the meeting that she had heard from the district for the first time only that day about a complaint she made two months ago about her child being bullied.
We need to figure out and put in place things that we can do to help bullies find out what their issues are, help our children defend themselves, make our school council responsible for their actions instead of trying to sweep it under the rug by addressing it today before the school board meeting because now they are under investigation, Ms. Ives said. Im sure there are plenty of parents out there right now that are going through the same thing, havent gotten any returned phone calls and doesnt know the situation. Were those kids punished or were they even talked to?
Ms. Ives later said it was good to have the discussion, but she was concerned about what will happen down the road.
Superintendent Frank C. House said the district has two anti-bullying programs, Making Healthy Choices and Report a Bully. He said the district is also implementing a third program, Sources of Strength, an anti-bully training program for staff and students.
He said there were good comments made during the meeting and the board would look into the residents concerns. School board members listened but did not speak during the forum.
Mrs. Briggs said she plans to come back to the school often. She said she would ask for more from the Board of Education in the way of punishment for children who harass others.
After years of being tormented by a group of bullies, her son seemed to be feeling better, she said. He was excited about school and said he wanted to pursue a career as a Department of Environmental Conservation officer.
But, she said, the abuse must have become too much for him. Mrs. Briggs said her son had been shoved into lockers, pushed into a wall in a stairway, once had food thrown at him during lunch and was subjected to online bullying.
Citing the investigation into her sons death, Mrs. Briggs said that she wouldnt comment on why he was being bullied, but that some of the cruelest messages indicated it wasnt worth it for him to live.
The last image of our son shouldnt be what it is, Mrs. Briggs said. The old adage that kids can be cruel is true, and the old adage that sticks and stones can break my bones but words can never hurt isnt true.
At the end of the meeting, a moment of silence was taken in honor of Daniel.
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5 U.S. Code § 8343 - Additional annuities; voluntary contributions
(a) Under regulations prescribed by the Office of Personnel Management, an employee or Member may voluntarily contribute additional sums in multiples of $25, but the total may not exceed 10 percent of his basic pay for creditable service after July 31, 1920. The voluntary contribution account in each case is the sum of unrefunded contributions, plus interest at 3 percent a year through December 31, 1984, and thereafter at the rate computed under section 8334 (e) of this title, compounded annually to—
(1) the date of payment under subsection (d) of this section, separation, or transfer to a position in which he does not continue subject to this subchapter, whichever is earliest; or
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(e) If a present or former employee or Member not retired dies, the voluntary contribution account is paid under section 8342 (c) of this title. If all additional annuities or any right thereto based on the voluntary contribution account of a deceased employee or Member terminate before the total additional annuity paid equals the account, the difference is paid under section 8342 (c) of this title.
Source(Pub. L. 89–554, Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 580; Pub. L. 90–83, § 1(82),Sept. 11, 1967, 81 Stat. 217; Pub. L. 95–454, title IX, § 906(a)(2), (3),Oct. 13, 1978, 92 Stat. 1224; Pub. L. 97–253, title III, § 303(a)(2),Sept. 8, 1982, 96 Stat. 794.)
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This section amends 5 U.S.C. 8343 (a)(1) for consistency within the subchapter and to reflect that it is the individual, rather than the position, that is subject to the subchapter.
1982—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 97–253inserted "through December 31, 1984, and thereafter at the rate computed under section 8334 (e) of this title,".
1978—Subsecs. (a), (d). Pub. L. 95–454substituted "Office of Personnel Management" for "Civil Service Commission" and "Office" for "Commission".
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A list of all Undergraduate courses in French.
Prerequisite Grade
All prerequisites must be passed with a grade of C- or better.
Lower Division
1 Elementary French
For students with no prior knowledge of French. With instruction in basic grammar structures and communication strategies, students begin to develop reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. Does not satisfy an Area requirement unless language requirement has already been satisfied. Only offered in the fall semester.
2 Continuing Elementary French
For students with 1 or 2 years of secondary study of French (or the equivalent). This course continues the development of reading, writing, listening and speaking, emphasizing conversation on everyday topics. Prerequisite: French 1 or equivalent. Does not satisfy an Area requirement unless language requirement has already been satisfied. Only offered in the spring semester.
3 Intermediate French
For students with two or three years of secondary study of French (or the equivalent). This course continues the development of reading, writing, listening and speaking, fostering confidence in conversation and composition across a variety of subjects. Prerequisite: French 2 or equivalent. Does not satisfy an Area requirement unless language requirement has already been satisfied. Only offered in the fall semester.
4 Continuing Intermediate French
For students with three or four years of secondary study of French (or the equivalent). This course offers an abbreviated review of primary structures and concentrates heavily on developing communicative ability through readings, music and visual resources. For students who have completed an overview of basic grammar and are ready to combine and apply their language skills in most settings. Prerequisite: French 3 or equivalent. Only offered in the fall semester.
6 Conversation (.25)
Conversational practice for students enrolled in first- or second-year French. Meets once a week. May be repeated for credit. Does not satisfy an Area requirement.
10 Conversation-Composition
This course prepares students for upper-division work by developing fluency in speaking and writing. Curriculum includes study and discussion of selected texts by Francophone authors, with emphasis on the short story; discussion and debate of contemporary issues; written composition. A sound knowledge of French grammar is expected although particular features of the language are reviewed. Required for French majors and minors. Also open to students from other disciplines who wish to improve their mastery of the language. Prerequisite: French 4 or equivalent. Only offered in the fall semester. Satisfies Global Perspectives of the Core Curriculum.
11 Introduction to Literature
Introduction to literary analysis. This course requires close reading of texts and emphasizes extensive writing about literature. Examination of the notion of genre, narrative devices, structure, etc. Required of majors and minors. Prerequisite: French 4 and/or 10, or equivalent. Only offered in the spring semester. Satisfies Artistic Understanding (Analysis) of the Core Curriculum.
15 Phonetics (.25)
A practical course designed to instill correct pronunciation habits early in the student's career. Required for all majors and minors, except by special exemption. Does not satisfy an Area requirement.
17 Introduction to Business French (.25)
For students with a minimum of 1 year of high school French or the equivalent. The course familiarizes students with French business practices and vocabulary, aspects of the French economy, and cultural differences between France and the U.S. By building on students' knowledge of the language, the course develops the practical communication and comprehension skills needed to interact in French in professional situations. Class meets one- and-a-half hours weekly.
60 French Civilization for January Term (.25)
Students who register for the January Term travel course in France are required to take this course on the history, geography and political structures of France. Does not satisfy an Area requirement.
Upper Division Courses
100 Advanced Phonetics and History of the French Language
A survey of the evolution of the French language, treating phonology, syntax, lexicon and semantics; detailed analysis of the sounds and speech patterns of modern French. Does not satisfy an Area requirement.
101 Advanced French Syntax and Composition
A systematic review of the essential structures of French, with a focus on developing composition skills. Analysis of model texts as a means to improving self-expression and communication. Designated Writing in the Discipline course of the Core Curriculum. Required for all French minors and majors.
103 Advanced Composition and Stylistics
Using literary texts as a point of departure, this course concentrates on stylistics in order to help students perfect their own writing style in French.
104 Workshop in Translation
Introduction to the linguistic and aesthetic problems of translation, with emphasis on learning through practice. Focus on various kinds of texts, both literary and technical. Equal emphasis given to translating from French into English (version) and from English into French (théme).
106 Conversation on Contemporary Issues (.25)
Open to sudents with at least 2 years of French. Meets once a week. May be repeated for credit. Does not satisfy an Area requirement.
121 French Literature: Middle Ages to the Renaissance
Readings in the medieval epic poem (Chansons de geste), lyric poetry, and the courtly novel; early religious and secular theater; the first historians; major writers of the Renaissance: Rabelais, Montaigne, Marguerite de Navarre, the poets of the Pléiade.
122 French Literature: 17th and 18th Centuries
Study of the great writers of the age of Classicism: plays by Corneille, Moliére and Racine; the fables of La Fontaine; the ideas of Descartes and Pascal; Mme de Lafayette and the birth of the psychological novel; introduction to the great philosophes of the Age of Enlightenment: Montesquieu, Voltaire, Diderot, Rousseau. The theater of Marivaux and Beaumarchais; preromanticism in the novel.
123 French Literature: 19th and 20th Centuries
The principal literary movements of the 19th century: romanticism and symbolism in poetry and drama, realism and naturalism in the novel and short story; development of the 20th-century novel, from Proust to the nouveau roman; trends in modern drama, poetry and philosophy.
129 French Literature outside Europe
Literature and culture of French-speaking Africa, Canada and the Antilles. May be repeated for credit as content varies.
130 Thematic and Stylistic Study of a Single French Author or Genre
May be repeated for credit as content varies.
131 Exploration of a Particular Literary School or Period in French Literature
Offered according to student interest. May be repeated for credit as content varies.
150 Culture and Civilization of France
A study of the relationship between the rich culture of France and its turbulent history. Attention is given to the interchange between artistic or literary expression and the political process.
170 Business French
Introduction to commercial French for students interested in international business and finance. Students who complete this course successfully are prepared to take the internationally recognized Paris Chamber of Commerce examination, the Certificat Pratique.
185 Senior Capstone (.25)
Research of all French majors in the spring of their senior year. This course is designed to help seniors assess and integrate the knowledge they have acquired through their courses in French. Required for all majors.
197 Special Study
An independent study or research course for students whose special needs cannot be met by regular courses offered by the department. Permission of the instructor and department chairperson required.
198 Honors Essay (.25)
An independent research project for senior French majors completing the Honors program, Option B.
199 Honors Special Study
An independent study or research course for senior French majors with a B average in French. Permission of the instructor and department chairperson required.
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16 U.S. Code § 824q - Native load service obligation
(a) Definitions
In this section:
(1) The term "distribution utility" means an electric utility that has a service obligation to end-users or to a State utility or electric cooperative that, directly or indirectly, through one or more additional State utilities or electric cooperatives, provides electric service to end-users.
(2) The term "load-serving entity" means a distribution utility or an electric utility that has a service obligation.
(3) The term "service obligation" means a requirement applicable to, or the exercise of authority granted to, an electric utility under Federal, State, or local law or under long-term contracts to provide electric service to end-users or to a distribution utility.
(4) The term "State utility" means a State or any political subdivision of a State, or any agency, authority, or instrumentality of any one or more of the foregoing, or a corporation that is wholly owned, directly or indirectly, by any one or more of the foregoing, competent to carry on the business of developing, transmitting, utilizing, or distributing power.
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(1) Paragraph (2) applies to any load-serving entity that, as of August 8, 2005—
(A) owns generation facilities, markets the output of Federal generation facilities, or holds rights under one or more wholesale contracts to purchase electric energy, for the purpose of meeting a service obligation; and
(2) Any load-serving entity described in paragraph (1) is entitled to use the firm transmission rights, or, equivalent tradable or financial transmission rights, in order to deliver the output or purchased energy, or the output of other generating facilities or purchased energy to the extent deliverable using the rights, to the extent required to meet the service obligation of the load-serving entity.
(A) To the extent that all or a portion of the service obligation covered by the firm transmission rights or equivalent tradable or financial transmission rights is transferred to another load-serving entity, the successor load-serving entity shall be entitled to use the firm transmission rights or equivalent tradable or financial transmission rights associated with the transferred service obligation.
(4) The Commission shall exercise the authority of the Commission under this chapter in a manner that facilitates the planning and expansion of transmission facilities to meet the reasonable needs of load-serving entities to satisfy the service obligations of the load-serving entities, and enables load-serving entities to secure firm transmission rights (or equivalent tradable or financial rights) on a long-term basis for long-term power supply arrangements made, or planned, to meet such needs.
(c) Allocation of transmission rights
Nothing in subsections (b)(1), (b)(2), and (b)(3) of this section shall affect any existing or future methodology employed by a Transmission Organization for allocating or auctioning transmission rights if such Transmission Organization was authorized by the Commission to allocate or auction financial transmission rights on its system as of January 1, 2005, and the Commission determines that any future allocation or auction is just, reasonable and not unduly discriminatory or preferential, provided, however, that if such a Transmission Organization never allocated financial transmission rights on its system that pertained to a period before January 1, 2005, with respect to any application by such Transmission Organization that would change its methodology the Commission shall exercise its authority in a manner consistent with the [1] chapter and that takes into account the policies expressed in subsections (b)(1), (b)(2), and (b)(3) of this section as applied to firm transmission rights held by a load-serving entity as of January 1, 2005, to the extent the associated generation ownership or power purchase arrangements remain in effect.
(d) Certain transmission rights
The Commission may exercise authority under this chapter to make transmission rights not used to meet an obligation covered by subsection (b) of this section available to other entities in a manner determined by the Commission to be just, reasonable, and not unduly discriminatory or preferential.
(e) Obligation to build
Nothing in this chapter relieves a load-serving entity from any obligation under State or local law to build transmission or distribution facilities adequate to meet the service obligations of the load-serving entity.
(f) Contracts
Nothing in this section shall provide a basis for abrogating any contract or service agreement for firm transmission service or rights in effect as of August 8, 2005. If an ISO in the Western Interconnection had allocated financial transmission rights prior to August 8, 2005, but had not done so with respect to one or more load-serving entities' firm transmission rights held under contracts to which the preceding sentence applies (or held by reason of ownership or future ownership of transmission facilities), such load-serving entities may not be required, without their consent, to convert such firm transmission rights to tradable or financial rights, except where the load-serving entity has voluntarily joined the ISO as a participating transmission owner (or its successor) in accordance with the ISO tariff.
(g) Water pumping facilities
The Commission shall ensure that any entity described in section 824 (f) of this title that owns transmission facilities used predominately to support its own water pumping facilities shall have, with respect to the facilities, protections for transmission service comparable to those provided to load-serving entities pursuant to this section.
(h) ERCOT
(i) Jurisdiction
This section does not authorize the Commission to take any action not otherwise within the jurisdiction of the Commission.
(j) TVA area
(1) Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3), for purposes of subsection (b)(1)(B) of this section, a load-serving entity that is located within the service area of the Tennessee Valley Authority and that has a firm wholesale power supply contract with the Tennessee Valley Authority shall be considered to hold firm transmission rights for the transmission of the power provided.
(k) Effect of exercising rights
An entity that to the extent required to meet its service obligations exercises rights described in subsection (b) of this section shall not be considered by such action as engaging in undue discrimination or preference under this chapter.
[1] So in original. Probably should be "this".
Source(June 10, 1920, ch. 285, pt. II, § 217, as added Pub. L. 109–58, title XII, § 1233(a),Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 957.)
FERC Rulemaking on Long-Term Transmission Rights in Organized Markets
Pub. L. 109–58, title XII, § 1233(b),Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 960, provided that: "Within 1 year after the date of enactment of this section [Aug. 8, 2005] and after notice and an opportunity for comment, the [Federal Energy Regulatory] Commission shall by rule or order, implement section 217(b)(4) of the Federal Power Act [16 U.S.C. 824q (b)(4)] in Transmission Organizations, as defined by that Act [16 U.S.C. 791a et seq.] with organized electricity markets."
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