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Dr. David Schneeweis
Dr. R. Wayne Albers
Dr. Jessica Faupel-Badger
David Pair
Dr. Paul H. Plotz
Schneeweis Named NEI Deputy
Scientific Director
Dr. David Schneeweis will help direct the National Eye Institute intramural research program, which includes 26 principal investigators and tenure track investigators and about 275 scientific support staff. In addition to managing day-to-day operations, he will oversee the NEI intramural training program, consisting of about 100 trainees.
Schneeweis is a vision scientist with a background studying cell signaling in primate retina. He earned his Ph.D. in biomedical engineering from the University of Michigan and trained as a postdoctoral fellow at the University of California, San Francisco, in the laboratory of Julie Schnapf. He brings to NEI a range of research, training and administrative experience from positions held at the Smith-Kettlewell Eye Research Institute in San Francisco, the University of Illinois at Chicago and most recently Northwestern University, where he administered a large, interdepartmental neuroscience Ph.D. program.
"With his scientific background, extensive experience in science administration and a passion for mentoring, we look forward to working with Dr. Schneeweis with great enthusiasm," said NEI scientific director Dr. Sheldon Miller.
NINDS Mourns Scientist Emeritus Albers
By Shannon E. Garnett
Dr. R. Wayne Albers, 85, scientist emeritus and retired chief of the section on enzyme chemistry in the NINDS Laboratory of Neurochemistry, died Sept. 28.
Albers was a world-recognized neuroscientist most noted for his research in the field of membrane cation transport and neuronal excitability in the nervous system. According to his colleagues, he was known as a scientist's scientist, had an insatiable curiosity about the natural world and was thoroughly committed to a life of science. He was always generous with his time and advice to young people and was a valuable mentor to many young scientists at NIH.
"Wayne was an extraordinary investigator and a resource for all NINDS intramural investigators," said NINDS director Dr. Story Landis. "He liked nothing better than to talk about science and help solve difficult problems."
Albers earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Nebraska in 1950 and his doctorate from Washington University School of Medicine in 1954. His mentor was the renowned biochemist Dr. Oliver Lowry. After receiving his Ph.D., Albers immediately accepted a full-time position at NIH in the Laboratory of Neuroanatomical Sciences, NINCDS (now NINDS). In 1963, together with two other distinguished NINDS scientists, Dr. Roscoe Brady and Dr. Donald Tower, Albers founded the Laboratory of Neurochemistry, where he went on to do ground-breaking research throughout his career.
Along with close colleague Dr. Robert L. Post at the University of Pennsylvania, Albers performed novel experiments that led to the "Albers-Post Model," an explanation of the mechanism of action of the cation transport enzyme, known as the sodium-potassium-activated ATPase. He published extensively about this work, including a 1967 classic paper describing the model in the Annual Review of Biochemistry—a paper that is still relevant today.
Later, he focused on kinetics and structure-function relationships in the sodium-potassium-ATPase enzyme. Most recently his work centered on an enzyme called cdk5. This work was done in collaboration with NINDS's Dr. Harish Pant and NIST visiting scientist Dr. Antonio Cardone.
After 57 years of meritorious service at NIH, Albers retired as scientist emeritus in 2011.
Albers was also an outstanding citizen in the scientific community. He was a founding member of the American Society for Neurochemistry and served on its council and several of its committees. He was a professor of biochemistry at George Washington University and on the faculty of the Foundation for Advanced Education in the Sciences.
Albers served as associate editor of the Journal of Neurochemistry and Journal of Experimental Neurology and on the editorial boards of several other publications including Archives of Biochemistry and Biophysics and Metabolic Brain Disease.
He was a founding co-editor of the textbook Basic Neurochemistry: Molecular, Cellular and Medical Aspects, first published in 1972. He continued to serve as co-editor for eight more editions; the latest was published in 2012. He twice served as acting chief of the Laboratory of Neurochemistry, from 1973-1976 and 1985-1986.
Albers is survived by his former wife, Frances; their children, Gail Morrell, Belinda Caron and Patricia Steinhoff; 8 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. A son, the late Jonathan Albers, preceded him in death.
Donations toward a fund for an Albers memorial lecture or research prize may be sent to the American Society for Neurochemistry, 9037 Ron Den Ln., Windermere, FL 34786. Email email@example.com.
Faupel-Badger Joins Staff at NIGMS
Dr. Jessica Faupel-Badger recently joined NIGMS as a program director in the Division of Pharmacology, Physiology, and Biological Chemistry, where she directs the Postdoctoral Research Associate (PRAT) Program and administers Pathway to Independence Awards. Before coming to NIGMS, she served as a senior biomedical scientist and deputy director of the Cancer Prevention Fellowship Program at NCI. Prior to that, she was a health science policy analyst at NIDDK. Faupel-Badger earned a B.S. in biology from Gettysburg College, a Ph.D. in tumor biology from the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and an M.P.H. in epidemiology and biostatistics from George Washington University. She conducted postdoctoral research at NCI, where she currently serves as an adjunct investigator in the Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics.
After 41 years of government service in printing—20 at NIH—David Pair begins part two of his life: retirement.
He started his government service in October 1972 in the print shop at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration in Washington, D.C., as a laborer and moved to printing procurement, where his career in printing began. Printing and color were soaring at the time and Pair wanted to move up in the industry. While working full time he went back to school to learn about the field and it paid off. In 1982, he was promoted to a color specialist position at NASA headquarters.
In 1992, Pair saw an opportunity to work in the NIH Printing and Reproduction Branch. After a few years, he was given the task of creating a program to procure printing and save money for the institutes without going through the Government Printing Office. The program proved to be valuable at NIH: Print products were delivered in a shorter time with a larger savings per year.
In 2000, Pair became lead printing specialist for NIH. Over the years, he has overseen printing of the NIH Record, NIH News In Health, Clinical Center News and NIH Catalyst. He has worked with most of the institutes to print various health brochures for patients and the public. Pair feels good about the printing services he helped create and make available to NIH in the past 20 years.
A native of Washington, D.C., he graduated from Calvin Coolidge High School in 1972. He lives in Gaithersburg and owns his family home in D.C. He says retirement will give him more time for his love of fishing with his long-time buddies. He plans to begin some new projects at his D.C. home.
"I love sports," he said. "I coached a baseball team during my career at NASA. I support the Nats, go Caps and hail to the Redskins—and I do enjoy the big-screen TV to watch a good game."
Plotz Receives Rheumatology Medal
Dr. Paul H. Plotz (c), scientist emeritus at NIAMS, was awarded the 2013 Presidential Gold Medal from the American College of Rheumatology. The medal is the highest award the ACR can bestow and recognizes "outstanding achievements in rheumatology over an entire career." Plotz, whose career at NIH spanned nearly 40 years, served as chief of the NIAMS Arthritis and Rheumatism Branch, scientific director and acting deputy director. He was also a senior advisor to NIH deputy director for intramural research Dr. Michael Gottesman. Plotz received the honor at the 2013 ACR annual meeting in San Diego from ACR immediate past president Dr. Audrey B. Uknis (l) and ACR president Dr. Joseph Flood.
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Welcome to the Carnegie Mellon Nanofab
Matt Moneck from Prof. Jimmy Zhu's group in the DSSC, using the FEI Sirion/Nabity E-Beam Lithography system to expose 75 nm I.D. rings for MRAM device fabrication.
Andreas Schaefer from University College London, in collaboration with Prof. Nathan Urban's Lab in the Biology Department, using the Micrion 2500 FIB to fabricate tungsten nano-probes for cellular recording.
FIB cross-section of resonator beams from Chiung Lo of Prof. Gary Fedder's group in the MEMS lab, fabricated using the Carnegie Mellon CMOS-MEMS process (ASIMPS).
Highlights from the extensive tool list include an electron beam lithography system, atomic layer deposition, fourteen sputtering systems, ion beam etching and deposition systems, a wafer stepper, two direct write laser lithography systems, three contact aligners, a FIB, a CMP and five RIEs. The processing techniques utilized in the Nanofab have predominately been developed in-house for novel device fabrication. Much of the equipment has either been modified, updated, or wholly constructed by the staff to suit the needs of the research community.

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ANNISTON ARMY DEPOT, Ala. -- With projected workload changes for the next fiscal year, Anniston Army Depot will extend its temporary workforce appointments for an additional six months.
"Our production numbers for fiscal year 2013 look promising," said Depot Commander Col. Timothy Sullivan. "Thus giving us the opportunity to maintain our current employment numbers. The nature of this business forces us to remain flexible in order to meet mission requirements. We are hopeful that this tempo remains steady, which provides the possibility of further extensions. However, such actions are contingent on funding."
All of the depot's 386 temporary employees, whose appointments were scheduled to expire in September 2012, will be extended until March 2013.
Boosting the depot's workload includes commitments in the areas of machining and fabrication for several different vehicle programs.
Six months ago, when faced with decreasing workload requirements, the depot took steps to align its workforce levels. At that time, a total of 562 temporary employees' jobs were subject to expire as their termination dates occurred. To date, 176 of those individuals were released as their appointments ended, voluntarily resigned, or veteran conversions.
Additionally, 320 employees opted to retire under the Voluntary Early Retirement Authority (VERA)/Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment (VSIP) program. The depot continues to seek employment opportunities for displaced workers from Operation First Rate in coordination with the Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce.


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Apple's new iPhone 4S TV ads – Siri, iCloud and Camera
Apple's well-known for creating great commercials for Television. Always simple, and always making a point to emphasize the greatness of the company's latest product. The latest three ads show off the trio of new key features that come with iOS 5 and iPhone 4S. They make that famous Superbowl commercial for the original Macintosh seem way too theatrical.


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most fitting that we mobilize forces to revitalize the crown jewels of Missouri's storied wetlands," says Ken Babcock, DU's national headquarters senior director of operations, and former MDC assistant director.
Like MDC, DU was founded in 1937 during the Dust Bowl era when habitat conditions were very bleak. The organization has since blossomed into the model for hunter-based conservation organizations, completing more than 20,000 projects, conserving more than 12 million acres and raising more than $3.1 billion for conservation.
Missouri continues to be one of the top states in Ducks Unlimited with more than 19,600 members statewide. Last year, more than 90 Missouri DU chapters held 140 events and raised nearly $950,000 for habitat conservation. To date, these Missouri DU chapters have helped conserve 105,000 acres in Missouri.
"The MDC partnership with Ducks Unlimited is one of the strongest and most effective in the nation," says Mark Flaspohler, DU manager of conservation programs for Missouri. "Ensuring these critical habitats are forever protected from development is a significant step in the right direction for wildlife, waterfowl, flood protection and water quality."
MDC and Ducks Unlimited work together to conserve critical waterfowl habitat in Missouri as well as the Prairie Pothole Region of Canada, known as the "duck factory," where the majority of Missouri's migratory waterfowl come from each year. Providing important wetland habitat from Canada to Mexico is a vital part of achieving the goals of the North American Waterfowl Management Plan. To make this possible, contributions from the states are matched by North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA) funds, as well as DU, Inc., and DU Canada.
With this year's contribution of $275,000, MDC has reached the $5 million mark for donations to waterfowl breeding grounds in Canada. With the support of MDC during the past five years, Ducks Unlimited has conserved, enhanced and restored 235,059 acres of prime breeding habitat and positively influenced an additional 1.2 million acres.
"It is the committed support of partners like DU that makes waterfowl conservation and the North American Waterfowl Management Plan a success," says DeeCee Darrow, MDC wildlife division chief.
In Canada, DU uses a combination of strategically targeted programs, agricultural extension and public policy efforts to advance conservation goals. Direct habitat programs such as land acquisition and conservation easements help secure the remaining habitat base and provide restoration opportunities. Agricultural extension programs focus on adding nesting cover and improving wetland conditions, while the promotion of waterfowl friendly agricultural practices provides positive economic benefits to producers.
"MDC's investment in Canadian waterfowl habitat yields direct, tangible returns for Missourians," says MDC Director Robert L. Ziehmer. "Leveraging our contribution and money from other states four-to-one lets us put $2 million into protecting critical nesting habitat that sends millions of ducks winging down the Mississippi Flyway to Missouri and beyond each fall."


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Hamilton raring to return
Lewis Hamilton says he is 'raring to get back to work' as the Mercedes driver prepares to rejoin battle with team-mate Nico Rosberg for the World Championship.After its annual three-week summer break, the F1 roadshow will reconvene this weekend at the iconic Spa circuit in Belgium's Ardennes Forest with the duel between the two Mercedes team-mates still dominating the sport's landscape.Having dodged a series of metaphorical bullets through June and July, Hamilton, who last claimed pole position for May's Spanish GP, will reclaim the lead of the championship with victory on Sunday. After edging out Rosberg for third place at the Hungarian GP, the Englishman was reinstalled as the title...
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The 2014 European elections, towards a democratic revolution?
The elections in May could have, for the first time ever, a decisive impact on the choice of the future President of the European executive. The Lisbon Treaty allows the European Parliament to 'elect' the President of the European Commission. We must seize the opportunity to turn the forthcoming elections into genuine 'European' elections.
One of the innovations introduced by the Treaty is that, when nominating the next President of the European Commission, Member States have to 'take into account the elections to the European Parliament', a rule that did not exist previously. The choice of the candidate must be approved by the new Parliament: the President of the Commission is, under the terms of the Treaty, 'elected' by Parliament. This means that voters will in effect have their say regarding the choice of the future head of the European Commission.
Symbolically speaking, this is a significant change, as it creates the idea that the European elections are intended to influence choice of the President of the Commission. The underlying logic is similar to that of parliamentary systems found in the majority of the European Union.
This development will contribute to a greater 'politicization' of the European Union in the noblest sense, in particular through a personification of European politics. Indeed, while the European Parliament has been elected by universal suffrage since 1979, 'Europe' has only ever played a minor role in those elections.
We must seize the opportunity to politicize these elections, which up till now have all too often been seen as secondary elections, resulting in striking absenteeism and protest votes against local governments.
At a time when the European Commission has gained a certain degree of control over national budgets, its democratic legitimacy will be strengthened, as will that of the whole European decision-making process.
Europeans must be able to take a clear stand on the future of Europe, and this must inevitably go through an impact on the composition of the European executive. And now, for the first time through the European elections, citizens will be able to directly influence the direction of the EU.
The European elections will no longer be just a debate between pro- and anti-EU sides.
Europeans must be able to put a face both to the main paths available to Europe, and to the cleavages of European politics. This requires a clear confrontation between parties regarding different views on the functioning, policies and future of the EU, such that citizens can fully take advantage of the great democratic event of this spring.
A personification of the function will help raise citizen awareness of European issues and promote a true discussion at European level, and should ultimately renew interest among voters. Indeed, while there can be no policy without ideas, ideas cannot be properly expressed without men and women capable of personifying them.
Although some may see the politicization of the Commission as a risk of loss of its 'independence', it bears reminding that many of its tasks essentially involve political choices. The act of politicizing the appointment of the future President of the European executive will obviously not bring into question the institution's obligation of compliance with the treaties, including the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights. This is the same for each national government that is bound by its constitution.
One can therefore only applaud the fact that this initiative is being actively promoted by the main European political parties, which have undertaken to propose competing candidates for this position, as a core element of their respective campaigns throughout Europe.
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I am convinced that Europe cannot be built without the participation of its citizens. Along the same lines, one must allow European citizens to be heard within the European democracy and thereby transform the European elections in a genuine debate on the future of our continent.
To ensure the future of the European project, it is necessary for us to make the various cleavages of European politics more transparent and more exciting. The question asked to voters will therefore no longer be 'Are you for or against Europe?', but 'What kind of Europe do you want?'.
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UPDATE: Helena Bonham Carter has been cast as the fairy godmother in Kenneth Branagh's live-action version of "Cinderella" for Disney. Bonham Carter joins Cate Blanchett (playing the wicked stepmother), Lily James of "Downton Abbey" in the title role, and Richard Madden of "Game of Thrones" as the prince.
Yet the question remains: Does the world really need another "Cinderella," or "Annie," or "Oz" installment?
24-year-old James (who plays Lady Rose MacClare on "Downton") won the lead part after a competitive casting search; clearly, Jon Favreau's beefy security guard in "Iron Man 3" isn't the only one watching a lot of the period PBS series.
Producers are Simon Kinberg, David Barron and Allison Shearmur. Branagh, whose pedigree boasts screen adaptations of Shakespeare such as "Hamlet" and "As You Like It" as well as 2011's "Thor," stepped in earlier this year after "Never Let Me Go" director Mark Romanek left the project.


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The Role of HR in Enterprise Collaboration
A few days ago I presented on the opportunity that I believe HR professionals have to lead enterprise collaboration within their organizations. HR is the only department that really focuses on people and so those in HR are in an interesting position when it comes to collaboration. However, this also means that HR professionals need to become proficient in both collaboration technologies and strategies. This doesn't mean that HR has to lead collaboration (in some companies this has been led by business units, by IT, by HR, or by other business function) but it is certainly positioned in an able role. The presentation below looks at a few of the areas where HR can integrate collaboration into their functions. However, the assumption here is that those viewing the presentation have an idea of what the emergent collaboration tools out there look like and what they do (i.e. Jive, Yammer, Chatter, etc). That context is important to have.
About the Author: Jacob is the principal of Chess Media Group, a social business consultancy focused on developing Social CRM, Enterprise 2.0, and Social Media strategies for mid and enterprise size organizations. Jacob is also the author of Twittfaced, a social media 101 book for business. Jacob authors a top ranked blog on Social CRM and Enterprise 2.0 and can be found on Twitter @JacobM.


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Zapping It Up Can Be Fun!
A science thesis can come in the form of a simple term paper or an investigatory project. Term papers are fairly common for the beginning years of a science study, while investigatory projects usually comprise a deeper study.
In terms of the content, what is the difference between the two? A term paper can discuss basic information about the subject matter being studied, while an investigatory report goes into detail about procedures and key discoveries.
How do you go about with your thesis writing? First off, pick a subject that you yourself are interested in. For example, a study on aerodynamics would work best for someone who has an interest in planes and other flying objects, while those interested in the wonders of heat would fare well doing a paper on thermodynamics. However, this is not to say you are limited to the things you already know a myriad of information about; writing a paper on a subject you would like to know more about is also a good way to learn about it.
Once you've picked your topic, ask yourself what is the main thrust you want to set out to discover? Is there a particular phenomenon you want to prove or disprove? This becomes your thesis statement. The rest of the paper would revolve around researching and supplying data regarding the question, which goes into the background of related literature. As you research these things, they will also be giving you rough boundary points to consider. These boundaries can then be set forth explicitly in the scope and limitations part of thesis.
After setting out your introduction, you're now ready to dive into the main body of your thesis. To make the task more tangible, you can start off by writing down the main outline you want to see. Then you can set out your data points using bullet statements as an initial guide, then build up the paragraphs from there. This helps in making sure you move along in a coherent way.
Alternatively, if you start out totally unsure what outline you want, you can take notes of the main points you find in your research and see if they can be arranged in any specific order. After that, you can then pull out an outline from the existing data you've set forth.
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The Dog Meat Trade
While most Westerners view dogs strictly as companion or working animals and find the practice of raising and slaughtering dogs for food strange and unsettling, a large number of people in South Korea as well as in China, Vietnam, and the Philippines, consume dog meat. What is considered "normal," of course, is often a matter of cultural perspective—especially when it comes to culinary practices and taboos.
Extreme cruelty, however, cannot be dismissed as merely a matter of cultural norms. The sad fact is that in many places where dog meat is consumed, the dogs raised for food commonly endure a lifetime of abuse and often are slaughtered in a manner that is nightmarish in its brutality. This is especially true in South Korea and the Philippines.
The South Korean Dog Meat Trade
Cultural Factors
Although there is evidence suggesting that dog meat consumption occurred in South Korea over a thousand years ago, the non-profit International Aid for Korean Animals claims that the practice is not one that is deeply embedded into the history and culture of South Korea: "Even during desperate times… the consumption of dog was not a dietary tradition. Like anywhere else, dog was eaten only as a last-ditch resort to avoid starvation. Then sometime in the last century the practice was taken up by a few older men for mythical health benefits regarding virility."
Younger South Koreans tend to shy away from eating dogs, and the percentage of South Koreans who eat dog meat on a regular basis is believed to be relatively small. Nevertheless, 2 million dogs are purported to be killed for food every year in South Korea, and over 100,000 tons of dog meat are consumed annually. Among those who do consume the meat, consumption increases during South Korea's scorching hot summers, as there is a belief that eating dog will keep one cool. This is particularly evident during Bok days, the three hottest days of the summer according to the lunar calendar.
Dog meat farms are scattered throughout the countryside, and the industry is estimated to be worth over US$200 million.1 The farms primarily raise a type of large, yellow, mixed-breed dog common in the region. The "farmed" yellow mixed-breed dogs are not the only dogs eaten, however—despite claims by some supporters of the industry. Abandoned pets are a common phenomenon in South Korea, and small, purebred dogs fall victim to the dog meat trade, as well, after they are unceremoniously dumped into the streets by owners who have grown tired of them. Such abandoned dogs are picked up by a collector, stuffed into tiny wire cages filled to capacity with other such dogs, and taken to Moran market—the largest dog meat market in the nation—and other smaller markets around the country to be slaughtered.
1. Kim, R. (2008). Dog meat in Korea: A socio-legal challenge. Animal Law, 14, 201–236. Retrieved from https://www.animallaw.info/sites/default/files/lralvol14_2_201.pdf
Legal Status
South Korean law is ambiguous on the legality of the dog meat trade and official efforts to reign in the trade have been half-hearted at best. One legal analyst concluded that "Despite the significance of the industry, there is no clear law governing the trade of dog meat. There is neither explicit recognition of dog meat as legitimate food, nor a clear ban on the sale or slaughter of dogs for food." According to the South Korean non-profit, Korea Animal Rights Advocates (KARA), "It is technically illegal to process dogs like livestock and use dog meat as any kind of food product. However, it is not illegal to breed, or raise, or slaughter dogs for dog meat."
South Korea's Animal Protection Act of 2007 expressly prohibits some of the cruel methods used by people in the dog meat trade to handle and slaughter dogs. The law, however, is widely ignored, despite being revised with stronger penalties. With no substantive enforcement action to curb the sale of dog meat, it is available in restaurants throughout the country. In the late 1990s, a government survey estimated that well over 20,000 restaurants—counting those that were unregistered—offered dog meat. A similar number of such restaurants are believed to be in operation today.
Premeditated Torture
Akin to the abysmal manner in which pigs and chickens are raised for meat in factory farms, dogs raised for meat in South Korea endure miserable living conditions. From birth to slaughter, these dogs are kept in cramped rusty, cages stacked on top of each other. The method of slaughter is usually extremely (and even intentionally) brutal, and the dogs are often butchered in full view of the others.
Most horrifically—due to a widely held belief that high adrenaline levels will produce tender meat and increase the supposed health benefits—many dogs who are killed are sadistically made to experience extreme fear and suffering prior to death. Dogs are commonly killed via bludgeoning, hanging, or electrocution. Many dogs are hung and then beaten to increase their fear and panic. Some even have a blow torch used on them while they are still alive to remove their hair. At the open-air markets, dogs are electrocuted and their necks are broken—all in plain sight to passers-by.
You Can Make a Difference for Korean Dogs
Many South Korean animal advocates see their nation's hosting of the 2018 Winter Olympics as an opportunity to focus international light on the practice, and in so doing finally bring an end to the deplorable dog meat trade.
Please send letters to the South Korean ambassador, the President of South Korea, and the Secretary General of the United Nations urging South Korea to stop killing dogs for human consumption. You can send the letter to the addresses listed below or through the Compassion Index by clicking here. On the Compassion Index, you will find suggested talking points to include in your letter.
Honorable Ambassador Choi Young-jin
Embassy of the Republic of Korea
2450 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20008
His Excellency President Lee Myong-bak
1 Cheongwadae-ro, Jongno-gu
Seoul 110-820
Republic of Korea
The Honorable Ban Ki-Moon
Secretary General
760 United Nations Plaza
United Nations
New York, NY 10017
For more information and to lend your support to the fight to end the cruel dog meat trade, please visit the websites of the following organizations:
International Aid for Korean Animals
Korea Animal Rights Advocates
Korean Animal Protection and Education Society (in Korean)
The Philippines Dog Meat Trade
Half a million dogs are slaughtered annually in the Philippines. The Philippine dog meat trade is primarily centered in the city of Baguio, in the northern Luzon Island province of Benguet. Historically, it was associated with celebratory events and rituals of mourning and only affected a small number of dogs. However, over the past 25 years, the dog meat trade has rapidly increased for commercial rather than cultural reasons.
Investigators have documented the existence of at least 25 dog meat restaurants and four slaughterhouses in Baguio, seven dog meat traders in Laguna and Batangas, and two slaughterhouses in Pangasinan. Unfortunately, there are many more underground entities involved in the industry throughout the Northern provinces.
Inhumane Treatment During Transport and Slaughter
Stray dogs are rounded up off the street and shipped up to six hours to the Benguet province in extremely inhumane conditions without food or water. Steel cans are forced onto their noses and their legs are tied behind their backs. Many of the dogs are people's pets—some are still wearing collars around their necks. Due to the stressful transportation methods, nearly half the dogs die before they reach their final destination. Sometimes 90 percent of the dogs die. Mortality rates are of no concern to the dog meat traders because the dead animals are processed along with the live ones.
Behind closed doors, dogs are clubbed, their throats are cut, their fur is scorched off with a blow-torch, and their bodies are dismembered.
Human Health Implications of the Dog Meat Trade
A regional director of the Philippines National Meat Inspection Commission publicly stated that dog meat is not inspected by the Commission, and further called the consumption of dog meat "dangerous."2 Consuming such meat puts individuals at risk of infection from such deadly parasites as E. Coli 107 and salmonella (commonly found in contaminated meats), as well as at risk of contracting other serious and potentially deadly bacterial diseases such as anthrax, brucellosis, hepatitis, and leptospirosis.
Dog meat is additionally linked to the spread of rabies, a disease that kills approximately 10,000 dogs and 300 people per year in the Philippines. Evidence shows that rabies is present and potentially transmitted throughout all stages of the dog meat industry—sourcing, trading, slaughtering, and consumption—impeding efforts towards eradicating rabies in the region. The World Health Organization promotes mass dog vaccination campaigns and "controlling trade in and movement of dogs" as key components for dog rabies control and eventual elimination. The Philippines has an objective of eliminating rabies by 2020, a target that cannot be achieved unless the dog meat trade is eradicated—a fact that lawmakers understood when they included a prohibition in the trade of dog meat in the 2007 Rabies Act.
Legal Status
The killing and selling of dogs for food was banned in the capital city of Manila in 1982. A similar ban was enacted nationally in 1998, with the Animal Welfare Act (Republic Act No. 8485). The Act prohibits killing dogs for food, with minimum penalties set at 1,000 pesos (equivalent to about $US22 at the time) and not less than six months in prison. The Anti-Rabies Act (RA 9482), passed in 2007, includes more severe penalties, with minimum fines of 5,000 pesos per dog and not less than one year of imprisonment for trading in dogs for meat. Despite the sanctions encoded in the law, however, law enforcement officials do little to stop this illegal trade.
The Philippine government has expressed a greater commitment of late to eradicating the dog meat trade. The Wildlife Division of the Philippines' National Bureau of Investigation (similar to the FBI in the United States) recently raided nine restaurants. The international non-profit Network for Animals (NFA), working in cooperation with local authorities, raided a slaughterhouse in Malasiqui, Pangasinan on December 5, 2012. Seven dog meat traders were arrested, 22 dogs were rescued, and 49 dog carcasses were confiscated. The local police, however, only got involved because NFA did the surveillance, provided the funding, and managed the raid. The police need to enforce the laws under their own initiative on a regular, widespread basis.
Stepping Up Enforcement
The illegal dog meat industry in the Philippines results in the physical and mental suffering of hundreds of thousands of dogs each year and comes at a significant cost to human health and potential damage to the Philippines' reputation. In order to successfully ban the trade in dogs for human consumption, mechanisms to enforce the national law should be established at the provincial, municipal, and village level in key areas where the dog meat industry continues to thrive.
It is crucial to work with local communities to raise awareness of the risks the dog meat industry poses to both human health and animal welfare, and for local law enforcers to be equipped with the skills, knowledge and motivation to enforce existing laws. Our objective is to get the Department of Interior and Local Government to ensure that local governments and police in the dog meat regions consistently and aggressively enforce the national law, and make a serious effort to close down all dog meat operations.
2.. Carl Suller, C. May 28, 2003. Dog meat may be "deadly." Sunstar.com, as quoted in Maynard, E., et al. 2007. Submission Supporting the Request for an International Ban on Dog Meat and Dog Meat Products. Submitted by Sirius Global Animal Charitable Trust, NGO with Special Consultative Status to the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations, to The World Health Organization and Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
Photo courtesy of Network for Animals (NFA)
Take action: Send a letter to the Philippines' president urging him to take strong action to enforce his country's laws against trade in dog meat. You can send the letter through the Compassion Index by clicking here. On the Compassion Index, you will find suggested talking points to include in your letter.


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- Non-conducting magnetic fluids and their application for heat removal in micro-gravity conditions
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- We propose a comprehensive theoretical and experimental investigation (including ground-based studies and experiments conducted on board of the International Space Station) with the aim of understanding and quantifying transport properties of nonconducting ferrofluids and physics of their flows. The specific emphasis is on using such fluids for safe and reliable heat removal in micro-gravity conditions of a realistic spacecraft. Our preliminary investigation indicates that compact magneto-convection heat removal systems can operate in zero-gravity conditions and deliver better efficiency than their conventional convection-based counterparts operating at normal gravity.
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WATERFORD - Justin Gaydosh may not have had the power under the hood that Rob Janovic Jr. had, but he definitely had the strength to keep him behind.
Janovic grasped at every opportunity to go around Gaydosh, but couldn't find a way to work as Gaydosh raced to the win in the 35-lap NASCAR Whelen All-American Series SK Modified feature Saturday at the Waterford Speedbowl.
It was the first victory of the season for Gaydosh, of Newtown.
"We've had a lot of ups and downs, a lot of crashes lately," Gaydosh said. "A lot of bad luck. We hit on something pretty good here, hopefully they keep on coming."
Keith Rocco saw his chances to win three SK Modified features in three consecutive nights go up in smoke nine laps into the event when he was involved in an accident with Tom Abele Jr. He rallied to finish sixth. Rocco, who has 10 victories in 17 SK Modified starts this season, won Thursday at the Thompson International Speedway and Friday at Stafford Motor Speedway.
Gaydosh started on the pole and led every lap. Janovic was all over him over the final 10 laps.
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Chancellor Wood and his administration are committed to sustaining and growing the University of Minnesota, Crookston and supporting the University of Minnesota goal to become a top public research institution. The Crookston campus has a responsibility to help the University achieve that aspiration and to provide its unique contribution through applied, career-oriented learning programs that combine theory, practice and experimentation in a technologically rich environment. The U of M, Crookston connects its teaching, research and outreach to serve the public good.
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It's my first try in isometric view mapping and not really perfect.
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I think next year we will talk about Russia more, I don't like Prident Vladimir Putin's some anti-democratic acts in Russia but I think Mikhail Gorbacev doesn't have any right to criticze on him, the Western World doesn't interest but during the Azerbaijani independence movement in Baku on January 19–20, 1990, 143 Azeribaijani were kiled by his order, that date is entitled by the Human Rights Watch as "Black January in Azerbaijan"..Gorbachev later apologised to Azerbaijan by stating: "The declaration of a state emergency in Baku was the biggest mistake of my political career" . After a year later the world press criticized Gorbachev for violent massacres of civilians in Lithuania and Latvia too…Also communism was ended in Russia and the World by President Ronald Reagan's policies against Communism, not by Gorbacev.
If we have a debt of gratitude to someone for ending Communism , the right person must be Reagan, not Gorbacev.
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Before Kathryn Bigelow won the Oscar for directing The Hurt Locker, she directed a little movie called Point Break, which is tonight's primetime movie. The cult hit stars Patrick Swayze, Keanu Reeves, and — as an added bonus — Gary Busey. Reeves plays an FBI agent who goes undercover to catch a gang of surfing bank robbers. Here are some other tidbits from Point Break:
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— Reeves learned how to surf for Point Break and still surfs today as a hobby.
— The bank robbers wear the masks of ex-presidents Jimmy Carter, Richard Nixon, Ronald Reagan, and Lyndon Johnson.
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It could be just me here, but the upcoming season in the NBA may have more legitimate MVP candidates than any season in recent memory. This year, you could well have upto 8 guys with legit – not just guys having a good season, I'm talking legit – chances to take home the trophy currently shining brightly and showing off its talents in South Beach. Before we get into who'll be in with a shout, let's take a look at some requirements necessary to be in the running.
1. Be the best player on a pretty good team
2. Be the number one (or at least number 1a) guy at your position in the league
3. Win at least 50 games
4. Have a significant rise in one of the major statistical categories5. Play in over 70 games
I think those are fair requirements right? Let's take the last decade of MVP's as an example.
2000/2001– Allen Iverson – 54 wins, Finals appearance, All Star MVP, Points per game and steals per game rose, led the league in steals
2001/2002 – Tim Duncan – 58 wins, Points per game rose by 3ppg from previous season, averaged 12.7 boards a game
2002/2003 – Tim Duncan – 60 wins, NBA Champions, Points per game dropped but rebounds and FG% rose, All NBA 1st team and 1st team defense
2003/2004 – Kevin Garnett – 58 wins, All NBA First Team, 24 points and 14 rebounds season average
2004/2005 – Steve Nash – 62 wins, 16 points 12 assists season averages, led team to 1st place in points per game and pace factor in the league
2005/2006 – Steve Nash – 54 wins, points up to 19 per game, free throw percentage of 92%, rebounds and field goal % rose also
2006/2007 – Dirk Nowitzki – 67 wins, 25 points per game, 90-40-50 were his percentages from the stripe, three and field respectively
2007/2008 – Kobe Bryant – 57 wins, Finals appearance, 28 points per game which was a drop but team wins up 5 (Hello Pau Gasol!!) and his game time went down also
2008/2009 – LeBron James – 66 wins, 28 points, 7 boards and 7 assists per game averages, first player since Kareem to have a 50 point triple-double
2009/2010 – LeBron James – 61 wins, Points, assists and field goal % rose significantly, became youngest player to register 15,000 NBA points
Pretty impressive numbers and a telling tale of how that decade went, right? But this is a new year, a new decade, so what better time for a new MVP, right? The following rankings are not how I figure the actual voting to end up come seasons end; they are just the guys I consider to be legitimately in the running. But going out on a limb, I will predict my MVP at the end of the column. So without further ado, the candidates for the 2010/11 NBA MVP are…
LeBron James, Miami Heat.
Pros; on a team that could win 65 games plus, could quite conceivably average a triple double, will be made to look very good even on bad nights due to his supporting cast
Cons; how many second fiddle guys have own MVP the last 50 years? Could see a dramatic fall off in points scored, ruthless, one-man-wrecking-crew performances of seasons past that won him the award might not be evident this year
Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City Thunder.
Pros; he's the new golden boy of the NBA, he's the best player on the team with the best biggest threat to LA in the West, undisputed leader and go-to guy with a very likeable (if you're not from Seattle) team
Cons; too young, will need to lead the league in scoring again if he has any chance to win, team not fulfilling expectations this year (many are expecting a WCF appearance) may count against him
Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Fakers.
Pros; seen in an even higher light since "The Decision" by the media, still the best closer in the league, due to new defensive additions his scoring could possibly go up, main guy spearheading the charge for another three-peat
Cons; age, desire to actually want to win regular season MVP (if you offered him that or the Finals MVP guess which one he'd choose) and may become even more of a facilitator this season in light of equalling MJ in the rings department
Dwight Howard, Orlando Magic.
Pros; defensive juggernaut, potentially unstoppable offensively with his size/speed/strength, could very well be on the best team in the East
Cons; offensive game, not demanding more touches/bigger part on his team, too reliant on Jameer Nelson to truly flourish?
Dirk Nowitzki, Dallas Mavericks.
Pros; on a loaded team, knows this may be his last chance to get a ring due to age so will just go full-blooded all season long, still a match up nightmare for almost every team in the NBA
Cons; his chances rely on Dallas more heavily so then other candidates, will his aging limbs handle 82 games?
Derrick Rose, Chicago Bulls.
Pros; no point guard in the league can contain him, on a dark horse team in the East, impressively better every single season thus far
Cons; he's on a dark horse – not a favourite, needs to be the best PG in the NBA to really have a shot, how will his number fare with the new arrivals in Chicago
Dwyane Wade, Miami Heat.
Pros; will be alpha dog on a potential 60-win team, if he's the one taking the decisive shots in games for Miami he virtually eliminates LeBron from the discussion
Cons; numbers will drop due to him seeing less of the ball, will he be the best player on his own team?
Chris Paul, New Orleans Hornets.
Pros; still the best point guard alive, should be revitalised after last seasons disaster campaign, (semi) fresh team around him, perhaps intending on a virtuoso final season with the Hornets?
Cons; how heeled will he be, will New Orleans contend in the West, will he even finish out the season in New Orleans (though, if he ended up on a different team that could help him)
So those are my guys – one of them will be MVP, unless something totally out of the blue goes down and shocks us all. There some guys I left off my list that could have made it here – Melo, Rondo, Deron Williams, Amare to name a few – but right now, I just don't think it's those guys time. They very well could be in the conversation, Melo could lead Denver to the WCF, Rondo could average a triple-double and lead Boston to the NBA Finals, Williams could show the world he's PG numero uno by taking the unfancied Jazz to the WCF and Amare could average 40 points a night in New York, those things and those things only would get them in serious contention – would you back any of those things happening? Thought so.
Oh, just because I said I would, my 2011 NBA MVP prediction is Kevin Durant. Unstoppable scorer, blossoming team, media darling, potential defensive star, fantastic teammate, great attitude and desire, loves the challenge, rises to the occasion…I could go on, but won't. It's his time now.
On the Cavs new uniforms that were released this week – I love 'em. I think they're stylish and elegant, and like Brendan stated, less is more, especially in the fashion world. But what the hell do I know about fashion? Now, if only I can find a store somewhere that will take all my old number 23 Cavalier jerseys and swap me for this years one with a big shiny number 21 on the back and I'll be a happy dude.
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on Keloland television's website about Sharla Steever's recent roundtable discussions with teachers in Pierre, South Dakota about the RESPECT Project. "I like to call [the RESPECT vision] a living and breathing document," Steever told reporters. "It's changing constantly as groups are meeting in these roundtable discussions."
Visit the RESPECT Project website.
Five Ways Educators Can Stop Bullies
A new documentary film,
, follows several students to illustrate how bullying happens in schools—and how educators often struggle to stop it. This
blog article
outlines strategies that administrators, teachers, and other school staff can utilize to prevent bullying and to respond effectively when it does occur.
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related ED blog
about the first Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgendered Conference on Safe Schools and Communities, which took place in March at the University of Texas.
Become an Education Champions Fellow - Apply Now!
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for the opportunity to join the second cohort of the Education Champions Fellowship. Fellows receive a stipend and are provided with unique opportunities to advise top education leaders at a conference. There they also work with other excellent educators to help find solutions to education's greatest challenges. All travel and lodging expenses are covered for the Fellows. If you are unable to apply, you can refer other teachers for the Fellowship by filling out a quick
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The Education Champions Fellowship is hosted by America Achieves and leverages the voice of a diverse group of the nation's most effective principals and teachers to improve national education policy and increase the practical tools available to educators nationwide. Applications are due May 7, 2012.
Teachers@ED: José Rico
As the oldest child of Mexican immigrants, José Rico has dedicated himself "to design[ing] education programs that value students, include their parents and expect high standards from everyone," first as a high school science teacher, then as the founder of a school, and now as the executive director for the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanics. Read his
Teachers' Notes
On April 30, participate in the
National Rural Education Technology Summit 2.0,
which will focus on engaging administrators, teachers, and students in the conversation and using technology to overcome distance and bring resources to rural schools.
Register here
. Read the
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Teaching Channel
offers resources for teachers including videos, lessons, and teaching ideas. During Teacher Appreciation Week (May 7-11), the network will be giving away prizes to teachers. To find out more,
go to their website
Watch the latest
"School Days"
edition, featuring just-announced data on student progress at our nation's lowest-performing schools. Also learn about Secretary Arne Duncan's visit to the South by Southwest Festival and discover a new tool to help high school guidance counselors make sure their students are applying for federal aid for college.
Top 5 Teacher Quotes
Wisdom from teachers heard by ED
Three teachers react to RESPECT vision:
"I'd love to work in this school!"
"Me too. Let's go start it somewhere."
"I'll drive." (Teachers in N.J.)
4. "I left Microsoft last summer to become a teacher. I should finish my teaching degree and be fully certified this summer. There is no greater calling, no more fulfilling vocation, than teaching. If you have been considering a career change, then do it...
. The kids need you." (John, on
ED blog
"We need good teachers to stay as teachers, not move to administration." (Teacher in Va.)
"I need time to be with other teachers and grow professionally." (Teacher in Colo.)
On lock-step teacher salary scales:
"People are asking for a Master's [degree] salary without having Master's skills." (Teacher in N.J.)
TEACH: Shaping the Future of the Profession
Almost two million teachers are set to retire in the next ten years. Filling those two million jobs with a talented new generation of teachers is among the goals of the revamped
, which was officially kicked off last week by Microsoft's Partners in Learning division.
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Teaching Ambassadors Recommend Reading
Steve Owens
The Mindful Teacher
(2009) by Elizabeth MacDonald and Dennis Shirley
. Against a policy backdrop of reductionist accountability run amok, this book quietly restores a measure of sanity and balance. This book could not have arrived at a better time for educators feeling under siege. Read Steve Owens'
full review
Greg Mullenholz
A Hope in the Unseen -
An American Odyssey from the Inner City to the Ivy League
(1998) by Ron Suskind.
It should have seemed a celebrated notion that
Cedric Jennings, a senior at Ballou high school in Washington, D.C. during the mid-1990's,
would be among the 80 of 1,300 students in his school with a B or higher average and one of the very few to attend college, at Brown University nonetheless!
However, as Suskind points out in this Pulitzer Prize winning
, Cedric may have been lied to all along.
Despite his top status among his classmates, he is under-prepared and unprepared for the realities of rigorous, high expectations that a university like Brown has for its students. Secretary Duncan has said frequently that we need to stop lying to our students, to stop celebrating accomplishment according to low-bar standards, and to ensure that we are providing the rigorous education our students so desperately need. Cedric's story is both upsetting and inspiring and it speaks to the much-needed reforms that have taken place in D.C. and across the nation since he was a student.
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Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and light your barbecue about 40 minutes later.
To make your marinade, grind the cumin seeds, fennel seeds and cloves in a pestle and mortar with some salt and pepper. Chop the thyme and rosemary leaves, orange zest and garlic together finely. Put into a bowl with the ground spices, then add the rest of the marinade ingredients and mix together.
Rub your chosen meat all over with the marinade, really getting it into all the nooks and crannies and, in case of the lamb, the slashes. Place the meat in a snug-fitting roasting pan, top with any leftover marinade and cover loosely with aluminum foil. Bake the meat in the preheated oven until sweet and tender. This will take 1 1/2 hours for the pork ribs and the lamb (but if you like your lamb pink, it will only need 1 hour), and 1 hour and 20 minutes for the chicken.
Now you're going to finish your meat on a medium hot barbecue. Place it carefully on the bars of the barbecue and sear it well on 1 side, then turn it over. While it's cooking, use your reserved rosemary sprigs to baste the meat with the sticky juices from the bottom of the roasting pan. Keep turning and brushing the meat until you've built up a lovely sticky, charred crust, then take it off the barbie and rest it on a serving dish for a few minutes. Meanwhile, pop your roasting pan on the barbie or over a gas burner and let the juices reduce a bit.
Cut the pork into individual ribs, carve the leg of lamb into slices or tear the chicken into pieces, and serve with a bowl of the lovely marinade juices from the roasting pan.
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The AMD 690 chipset series will include variants incorporating integrated graphics processors (IGP) based on the former ATI's Radeon graphics technology, and is designed to be paired with the ATI-developed SB600 south bridge, said the sources. At least two IGP versions are planned which promise to offer higher visual performance than current IGP solutions, noted the sources. Additionally, the higher-end variant, the AMD 690G, will offer extra support for features including DVI, HDMI, and HDCP, added the motherboard makers.
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Efficiency needs a strong drive
MAN vehicles with the new Euro 6 exhaust gas technology based on tried-and-tested engine technology, sophisticated components and perfectly coordinated technologies. This is all based on the high-torque six-cylinder engines. In order to achieve the extremely low emissions values, MAN uses Common Rail injection, exhaust-gas recirculation (EGR), selective catalytic reduction (SCR) and diesel particle filters (DPF/CRT). The result: MAN engines in Euro 6 set the standard when it comes to low fuel consumption and are also characterised by very low AdBlue® consumption.
The powertrain: Tailored to all heavy-duty requirements.
- Six-cylinder D20 and D26 Common Rail diesel engines with up to 480 HP in Euro 6
- The electronic "TopTorque" torque enhancer function allows the D26 engine's powertrain manager to make 200 Nm more torque available in the two top gears 11 and 12.
- MAN HydroDrive® selectable front-wheel drive
- MAN TipMatic® semi-automatic manual gearbox
- Unrivalled and versatile wheel and drive formulae right up to 8x8 all-wheel-drive trucks
|Euro 6
|10.5 l
|265 kW (360 HP), 1,800 Nm
|12.4 l
|294 kW (400 HP), 1,900 Nm
|324 kW (440 HP), 2,100 Nm
|353 kW (480 HP), 2,300 Nm
Since the 1st of January 2014, the exhaust-gas standard Euro 6 applies to all newly registered trucks in Europe. To comply with this demanding standard, MAN invested its entire engineering skills in the development of the Euro 6 engines. MAN has already successfully been using the key Common Rail, exhaust-gas recirculation (EGR), selective catalytic reduction and diesel particle filter (DPF/CRT) technologies for many years in its series production. For Euro 6, MAN has combined these sophisticated technologies and coordinated them perfectly. The result: The Euro 6 versions of MAN engines are also the most consumption-efficient units in the competitive market.
Gearbox – how efficiency gets into gear
With the MAN TGS, you can choose between first-class gearboxes: The manual gearbox with 16 gears and a servo shift system for easier shifting and a shorter shifting distance is available as an Overdrive or Direct Drive version; the MAN ComfortShift is available as an option. Here the clutch can be operated with a button on the gear stick while driving. This means that the gears are shifted efficiently without having to press the clutch pedal. The cruise control remains active during ComfortShift gear changes.
More traction, more flexibility, more payload, more safety. The MAN HydroDrive® creates real added value. The driver simply has to turn the differential lock switch to activate the hydrostatic front-axle drive during travel. The MAN HydroDrive® is ideal for road vehicles occasionally used off-road and for situations in which additional traction is required. The straightforward, robust and maintenance-friendly HydroDrive® technology compares extremely favourably with the conventional rear-axle drive in terms of fuel consumption and weighs just 300 kg more than the classic all-wheel drive.
Improved efficiency: MAN TipMatic® – including off-road driving
The twelve-speed MAN TipMatic® semi-automatic gearbox creates a perfect synthesis of comfort and efficiency. The gearbox can be operated effortlessly either fully automatically or manually using the touch-action lever on the steering wheel. The clutch pedal has been removed and no gear stick is required. The driver is not distracted and can fully concentrate on the road. The kick-down function guarantees optimum ride dynamics.
The MAN TipMatic® has been specifically designed for use on the building site with its cross-country drive mode. It allows the MAN TGS to drive off-road comfortably in automatic mode. The gear shifting strategy with faster shifting times is key here. The selected gear is engaged for as long as possible to prevent the driver from having to continuously shift gears while driving at virtually the same speed. A higher torque is therefore available on start-up. The faster opening and closing of the clutch also makes it easier to rock free a truck that has become stuck.
The advantages:
- Optimum traction, a high level of driving stability and safety on slippery roads and rough terrain
- Permanent or selectable all-wheel drive depending on your individual requirements
- MAN distributor gearbox with on-road and off-road gears
- Electronic transfer case and lock management system (VSM) for an optimum off-road driving strategy
- MAN TipMatic® Offroad with optimum gear shifting strategy for off-road use
- MAN EasyStart for safe and effortless start-up on hills
MAN TipMatic® 2 with new gearbox functions
The MAN TipMatic® 2 semi-automatic gearbox provides three new fuel-saving gearbox functions for even better efficiency.
Idle Speed Driving enables comfortable driving at idling speed. This function allows the driver to manoeuvre the truck sensitively and with great precision or to "flow" comfortably in bumper-to-bumper traffic on the motorway.
With Speed Shifting the MAN TipMatic® 2 switches faster between the three highest gears 10, 11 and 12. This allows the gearbox to shift down faster on inclines and the tractive power is interrupted for less time. This maintains more momentum and the vehicle uses less fuel.
The EfficientRoll gearbox function saves fuel by fully exploiting slight downhill inclines on rolling sections and is therefore designed for slight downhill stretches of motorway or country roads.
A reliable chassis
Whether configured as a two-, three- or four-axle vehicle, the MAN TGS can take on any job. As such, the TGS can accommodate a large number of front axle loads, leaf/air or full air suspension and various fifth-wheel heights for Euro and high-volume trailers.
MAN offers the TGS with a standard height, with a medium height for good ground clearance, with an all-wheel-drive height and as an ultra-low version with an extremely low top frame edge for high-volume transport.
Arrangement of the components
- The tried-and-tested SCR technology of the MAN AdBlue® system has been extended with a closed CRT particle filter system for Euro 6.
- The exhaust silencer (3) accommodates the CRT and SCR system
- The AdBlue® tank (1) is designed as a single tank and sits on the left-hand side of the vehicle. In the case of semitrailer tractors, it is installed together with the battery box (4) and is well protected under the ladder to the working platform (5).
- The AdBlue® delivery module (2) is heated.


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NYC Parks Events Calendar
Get up, get out, and do something! Just about any day of the year, you can find something fun, informative, and healthy to enjoy at an area park. Feel free to browse the listings below, or use the search tools to find an event that matches your interests and location.
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Sunday, August 7, 2016
Sherman Creek Stewards: Forest Crew
at 190th Street and Amsterdam Avenue (in Highbridge Park), Manhattan
1:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Tackle the modern day challenge of native reforestation! Learn native plant identification and invasive species management.
Category: Nature, Volunteer
Community Rowing
at Hunts Point Riverside Park, Bronx
1:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Explore the south end of the Bronx River in one of Rocking the Boat's handmade wooden boats.
Category: Nature, Tours, Kayaking and Canoeing, Waterfront
Monday, August 8, 2016
Prospect Park Alliance Monday Eastside Revival
at Prospect Park, Brooklyn
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Tasks may include raking, sweeping, path edging, and litter removal.
Category: Volunteer
Beginner Foreign Language Class
at Upper Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
11:45 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Learn a new language in these standalone beginner classes. Classes are not cumulative, so you may attend any class throughout the season without needing to play catch up.
Category: Education
Bryant Park Juggling
at Lawn (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m.
Test your coordination and dexterity with free juggling lessons in the park. All skill levels are welcome to join in the fun.
Category: Accessible, Best for Kids
Hallett Nature Sanctuary
at Hallett Nature Sanctuary (in Central Park), Manhattan
2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
During these limited hours, visitors can explore the normally-closed Hallett Sanctuary at their own pace along the rustic trail.
Category: Birding, Education, Nature, Hiking
Tuesday, August 9, 2016
Morning Fitness at Fort Tryon Park
at Heather Garden (in Fort Tryon Park), Manhattan
7:30 a.m.–8:30 a.m.
Come to Fort Tryon Park and try something new. Join us on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday mornings for one hour of walking, stretching, and strengthening exercises.
Category: Fitness, Outdoor Fitness
Bryant Park Tai Chi
at Fountain Terrace (in Bryant Park), Manhattan
7:30 a.m.–8:30 a.m.
Enjoy free Tai Chi classes in the park. All ages and levels of experience are welcome.
Category: Fitness, Outdoor Fitness, Seniors
Tai Chi Class
at Garibaldi Plaza (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan
9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
Take a Tai chi class at Washington Square Park! All ages and abilities are welcome.
Category: Accessible, Fitness, Outdoor Fitness, Seniors
Summer on the Hudson: Game Days
at 125th Street and Marginal Street (in West Harlem Piers), Manhattan
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Join Summer on the Hudson in West Harlem Piers Park for games such as giant tic-tac-toe, lawn bowling, hopscotch, jump rope, and more.
Category: Accessible, Festivals, Games, Best for Kids, Waterfront
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Question: I have been working out for quite some time now and I am doing lots of sit-ups. However, I am not taking any inches off my waist. Am I doing the sit-ups correctly?
Answer: Some people mistakenly think they can burn fat around their waists by doing exercises involving muscles in that area, such as sit-ups and side bends. Unfortunately, sit-ups will not reduce observable fat around the waist. Doing exercises for any single muscle group does not burn enough calories to noticeably reduce fat.
To get rid of undesirable fat through exercise, your body as a whole must burn excess calories by involving as many muscle groups as possible. This means doing exercises like walking on an incline, jogging, stair climbing, cycling, elipse machine, aerobic dance, jumping rope, or circuit training. Plus, you must do them consistently over a period of time. Fat then comes off from all over the body, not just from the areas being worked.
Abdominal exercises, done correctly, will strengthen your midsection and thus prevent and alleviate back problems. My advice regarding sit-ups is don't do them! Besides their inefficiency at strengthening your abdominal muscles, sit-ups place inordinate stress on your lower back, which over many years could result in disc degeneration.
The three exercises for abdominal strengthening described below are among the best and they will not place stress on your back. You should do them in the order listed so you work your lower abdominal muscles before the uppers. If you tire the upper abdomen first, the fatigue will limit the amount of lower abdominal work you can do.
1. Lying six-inch leg raises Lying on your back with your hands (palms down) tucked under your pelvis, raise your legs about 18 inches off the floor. Then lower to about 12 inches. Repeat until fatigued. Your hands function as a cradle to prevent your lower back from arching. Your lower back should remain flat against the floor throughout the exercise.
2. Cross-knee abdominal crunches Lying on the floor with knees bent and feet flat on the floor, clasp your hands behind your head, reach one elbow toward the opposite knee, lifting only that one shoulder blade off the floor. Alternate, and repeat until fatigued.
3. Abdominal crunch Lying on the floor with knees bent and feet flat on floor, cross your arms behind your head with your hands placed on the opposite shoulders or with arms folded across your chest, contract the abdominal muscles, lifting the upper body so just the shoulder blades come off the floor, while your lower back is pressed against the floor. Repeat until fatigued.
Remember, start slowly with any exercise program. Begin with modest goals. You must exercise consistently to expect results.
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