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All new.
We've always found it amusing that Giordana's second-tier group of jerseys have managed to outperform most of the best jerseys in the world. And for 2013, the Laser Jersey has raised the bar yet again. With new fabrics and a new direction, the line between FormaRed Carbon and Laser has become seemingly invisible.
Comprising the bulk of the construction is Giordana's newest material, MicroPhase. And although this fabric wasn't developed exclusively by Giordana, it did commission a proprietary alteration to the prior iteration's structure and composition. Now, the material expresses a more compressive characteristics and is a far more effective moisture manager. It features a fabric weight hovers around 135g/m2, which doesn't perform as much blood flow promotion as, say, a 220 denier compression piece, but it does limit the negative effects of road vibration and muscle oscillation from shocks. Another change to the original MicroPhase composition includes an increased incorporation of polyester microfiber and a shift in fiber positioning in relation to the skin. Now, the fabric is far more breathable, and by placing less absorbent fibers next to the skin and more absorbent fibers at the outside, MicroPhase works like a two-filament corkscrew, moisture is quickly pulled away for rapid absorption.
At the shoulder and collar areas, Giordana placed its slightly compressive and incredibly soft Asteria 2.0 fabric. With a nylon/Lycra composition weight of 140g/m2, the Laser jersey sees an extension of MicroPhase's high-level of muscle support. Additionally, the material's threads per centimeter (TPC) is among the highest available on the market. In fact, prior to Asteria 2.0, the highest thread count hovered around 36 TPC. This means that, compared to most competition, the Laser controls the most common points of abrasion with a softer, more conforming, and higher wicking capability. And remarkably, Asteria 2.0 achieves this at a lighter weight than most Lycra blends. Why is this important? Well, if you've worn compressive fabrics, you'll have notice that their heavy in comparison to traditional Lycra. So, this fabric encompasses their key traits without the detriment of a weighty, poorly-breathing composition.
For moisture management, Asteria 2.0 features a honeycomb knit construction that rapidly pulls moisture away from the skin. From there, the moisture rapidly evaporates at the surface due to the fabric's new treatment. However, with Asteria's breathability being coupled with the ultralight Micro-mesh panels at the underarms and inner-collar, thermo-regulation and core temperature are so well managed that your perspiration will greatly reduced. But, should you need to perform an on-the-fly heat dump during an HC, the zipper is equipped with a full-length camlock zipper.
Rounding out the construction is the most important feature of the jersey, its fit. Lazer benefits from Giordana's innovative contoured cut. Essentially, the jersey has been created on an anatomic curve in order to clone the body in the cycling position. By doing this, abrasion is minimized, and fabric bunching and pinching is eliminated. To secure this position, Giordana incorporated its LoPro 45 arm cuffs and waistband. At the cuffs, the new LoPro 45 design uses a low-profile, seamless cuff that holds strong while maintaining an aerodynamic presence. And for further comfort, the entirety of the jersey have been constructed with four-needle flatlock stitched seams.
The Giordana Laser Jersey is available in six sizes from Small to XXX-Large and in the colors Black/white accents, Blue/white accents, Red/white accents, and White/black accents.
- MicroPhase main body fabric
- Asteria 2.0 shoulders and collar
- Fitted on an anatomic curve
- LoPro 45 arm cuffs and waistband
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Size chart
(86.4 - 88.9cm)
(91.4 - 94.0cm)
(96.5 - 101.6cm)
(104.1 - 109.2cm)
(111.8 - 114.3cm)
|Natural Waist
(63.5 - 71.1cm)
(71.1 - 81.3cm)
(81.3 - 91.4cm)
(91.4 - 101.6cm)
(101.6 - 111.8cm)
- How to Measure:
- For best results, take measurements over your underwear.
- Chest:
- Measure under your arms, around the fullest part of your chest.
- Natural Waist:
- Measure around your natural waistline, keeping the tape a bit loose.
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quality jersey
- Familiarity: I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
- Fit: True to size
Really happy with this jersey, It's not as tight as I thought it might be, maybe US sizing differs slightly to the european purchased Giordana gear that I own. this isn't a bad thing.
I'm a tall rider with a muscular build and this does not look short on me or problems with the sleeves been to tight.
The fabric is extremly soft and stretchy so you get a good fit when sat in the saddle.
Just hope that the material holds up over several washes. I have found Giordana to be of good quality in the past so I have faith.
For sizing i am 3XL but i am stretching the sizing boundaries by being 6ft 7" and 95kg.
Overall very pleased.
Yes, the European sizing is a different than our U.S. (there's a little cool way you can double check size 'translations' by, of all things, checking the size charts on sites such as www.saks.com, or Neiman Marcus.com, etc., on their mens' designer page...they list all the European/U.S. size equivalents. Plus, you can go directly to the Giordana site and view their very detailed sizing chart.
I've both the F.R.C. and Laser jerseys & shorts...if you're wanting a bit more compression, go with the F.R.C. line...you'll love it!
Race Fit Comfort
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
Giordana's Laser is a very comfortable race fit jersey. I have a couple of other Giordana jerseys and this buy far is the most form fitting I now own. I am not a racer, nor do I have 2% body fat, I bought a size large and kept it even thought the XL would probably fit like most of my other Giordana jerseys in a L.
Wearing this out for the first time took a bit of courage, but I busted it out on a hot and humid 95 degree day. The jersey is silky smooth and comfortable. The zipper works well and I didn't feel any of the seems. What really impressed me is the sweet transfer. The jersey pulled sweat off and kept my skin dry all day long. While the pockets are not the biggest, I got everything I needed in them without a problem. The small zip on the center pocket is great for keys or $$$.
I would highly recommend this jersey for rides on hot days or races. Or if you need some motivation to drop that last 10lbs.


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Stockholm's breathtakingly beautiful gives it a massive natural advantage over most capital cities. It is built on 14 islands, in the unpolluted waters of Mälaren and the locals like nothing more than swimming, fishing, boating and lazing away summer days in the parks and waterways of the city. At Slussen on Södermalm, and Nybrokajen in Östermalm, Stockholm opens out to the Baltic Sea and the Stockholm archipelago with its thousands of beautiful islands. So why not take a boat trip while you're here. Or discover Stockholm by foot or bike and take in the beautifully designed parks and gardens, for example Tantolunden and Långholmen in the south of the city, Kungsträdgården and Vasaparken in central Stockholm and Djurgården in the east.
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The retina is the tissue that lines the back of the eye. It sends visual signals to the brain. The macula is part of the retina. It is responsible for central vision. Macular degeneration is the most common cause of destruction of the macula in older adults. It causes a gradual loss of sharp, central vision. The condition is mainly a disease of aging. In rare cases, it can occur in younger people.
There are 2 types of adult (or age-related) macular degeneration (AMD):
- Dry AMD—This occurs when an area of the retina becomes diseased. This leads to a slow breakdown of cells in the macula. The central vision is gradually lost. Dry AMD accounts for the majority of cases.
- Wet AMD—As dry AMD worsens, new blood vessels may begin to grow. These new blood vessels often leak blood and fluid under the macula. This can lead to permanent damage of the macular region. Wet AMD is not common. But, it accounts for the majority of blindness from this disease.
Risk Factors
The risk of AMD increases with age. AMD is most commonly seen in women and in people who are Caucasian. Other factors that may increase your chance of getting AMD include:
- Family members with AMD
- Smoking
- Heavy alcohol use
- Excessive exposure to sunlight
- Cardiovascular risks, such as high blood pressure or high cholesterol
- A diet that is low in green, leafy vegetables
In some people, AMD advances slowly. It has little effect on their vision. In others, the disease moves faster. It may lead to significant vision loss. Neither dry AMD nor wet AMD causes pain.
Symptoms may include:
- Blurred vision
- Difficulty seeing details in front of you, such as faces or words in a book
- Blurred vision that goes away in brighter light
- A small, but growing blind spot in the middle of your field of vision
- Straight lines (such as door frames) appear crooked or distorted
You will be asked about your symptoms and medical history. A physical exam will be done. AMD may be suspected if you are older and have had recent changes in your central vision. A specialist will look for signs of the disease with an eye exam. Eye drops will be used to dilate (enlarge) your pupils. This will allow a view of the back of the eye.
You may also be asked to view an Amsler grid. This is a pattern that looks like a checkerboard. Changes in your central vision will cause the grid to appear distorted. This is a sign of AMD.
Talk with your doctor about the best treatment options for you. Options may include:
Dry AMD
Research has suggested certain high-dose vitamins and minerals may slow the progression of the disease in some people.
Wet AMD
This procedure is used in some cases of wet AMD. A strong laser light beam is aimed at the new blood vessels. The beam destroys the vessels. It usually takes less than 30 minutes to complete. You may need more laser treatments. This treatment is used less often than newer treatments.
This procedure involves injecting a light-sensitive dye into your blood. The affected areas in the back of the eye are then treated with a special laser light. The light activates the dye to destroy certain blood vessels. It takes less than 30 minutes. You may need to have additional treatments.
Another way to treat wet AMD is an injection of a special medication. It is called a vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) inhibitor. The medication is injected into the vitreous (fluid) in the back of the eye. It usually needs to be repeated multiple times.
There are no current guidelines to prevent AMD. For overall eye health:
- Have regular eye exams. The exams should include dilation to closely look at the retina.
- If you smoke, talk with your doctor about how you can quit .
- Eat a healthy diet that is rich in fruits and vegetables.
- Consider omega-3 fatty acid supplements.
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W.Va. Plates Go Digital
January 22, 2013
CHARLESTON (AP) — West Virginia expects to save at least $600,000 a year by switching to flat license plates that are digitally printed rather than embossed....
I guess I don't care about the plates but I do always wonder when some department head announces that he is going to save $600,000 by doing this or that....where does that money go? It doesn't come back to the taxpayers of WV so is it really saved? Is the DMV going to turn in a budget this year that is $600K less? Of course not, it will just be more relatives on the payroll and maybe one nice big conference for the appointed officials. So he didn't save us anything, that was just to make us wag our tails like the puppies we are.
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so will the "friends of coal" plate have a picture of mr.potatohead on it?
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Another step forward is another step backward. Embossing adds class. Digitizing adds nothing but subtracts a lot.
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Al Sharpton and Jessie Jackson?! The Duke players are innocent even after you threw them under the bus with no evidence. These guys disgust me. No on should ever call them "Reverends". Probably two of the most racist guys I've seen. These kids will have to live with this until the day they die.
I don't know why I'm posting this now, just hearing about it over and over makes me realize how little respect I have for them.
Why don't they find a camera (we know they are good at that!) and apologize to these kids who they were ready to hang?
Those two absolute IDIOTS are one of the main reasons why racism is still played in society like it is. They play the race card every chance they get cause that's what has made them wealthy. They like to use the "Reverend" status and try to look high and mighty trying to make white people accountable for every action they make. They of course, are not subject to the same standards and if questioned, just have another reason to play the race card once again.
Originally Posted by Cyclonesrule91
Those two absolute IDIOTS are one of the main reasons why racism is still played in society like it is. They play the race card every chance they get cause that's what has made them wealthy. They like to use the "Reverend" status and try to look high and mighty trying to make white people accountable for every action they make. They of course, are not subject to the same standards and if questioned, just have another reason to play the race card once again.
Definitely agree. Chance of either of them apologizing (and getting it shown on TV) is close to 0.0000000001%.
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CG. No one knows what you're talking about.
Originally Posted by cowgirl836
I wouldn't expect an apology from those 2. Their egos are too big to do that and I don't understand why they feel the need to be the "spokesmen" for African Americans. Lately with some of the "race" issues they've been a part of like the whole Imus mess I think anymore they look like hypocrites.
I don't really feel the need to go into great detail about that because that basically is just going to feed the fire and accomplish what they want which is attention for something that shouldn't get as much attention as it is. I don't see these guys trying to censor all the racial slurs and lyrics in music and for 2 guys that are supposed reverends you'd think they also know that God is forgiving which is something I haven't seen them do much of lately or talk about.
CSTRUNK -- I think you are a little to high on that estimate!!! ;-)
Agree totally. But hey, the Duke Lacrosse players don't have the right color skin for those guys to defend them.
Exaggeration is a BILLION times worse than understating.
Speaking of which, isn't what Imus said a sexual harrassment issue and not a racism, or maybe "nappy headed" means something I didn't know it meant.
I think it's ironic that right as the Duke LAX case is thrown out of court, after all of the railing Sharpton and Jackson did on the innocent players, they've moved on to Imus. These guys have made a career of pointing their fingers at and lynching the "racist" without any regard to the facts of the case and without any regard of innocence of the accused. Sharpton and Jackson will not apologize to the Duke LAX players b/c they will justify them as the "sacrificial lamb" to those who get away with that type of crime all the time.
Honestly, Sharpton and Jackson are two of the biggest racists in the United States.
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I hate to say this but I just have to do it for the sake of an "what if" on this topic. Had this been the opposite where it was a white woman and black men how much would you bet this would have been even more ugly than it was? This is why I think racism only exsists when people make it a race issue.
I see people for who they are not their color. For example if you are a bad co-worker you are a bad co-worker. Your skin color has nothing to do with your work ethic. But if someone non-white is fired for being a bad employee its because he/she is not white but if someone white gets fired its because he/she had it coming. Seems like people are quick to use their race as an excuse whenever something bad happens to them. This frustrates the heck out of me because I've seen it.
We had a guy back in college that always showed up late to work, took long breaks, and various other things that any 1 of us would have been canned long before he did. The manager made us all sign a sheet next to the work schedule that said we agreed to all the terms listed above it and realized that by not following these guidelines we would be subject to loss of hours and possible termination. They were all common sense things and this 1 African American guy that was abusing all this goes "did he do this because I'm black?" One of the guys that was there with us goes "no he did it because you and some others spend more time late for work or taking a break than you do actually working some days. If you'd just do what is expected of you then you have nothing to worry about." Needless to say this guy still got fired later because he kept being unreliable.
Jason Whitlock wrote a great article about the Jackson/Sharpton thing and the Imus situation.
He was on Jim Rome's show last week talking about it as well - basically saying that Jackson and Sharpton are in it for the $ and not really about promoting any kind of equality message. I tend to agree with Jason, there are much more worthy causes that these two routinely ignore. The Duke lacrosse case is another example of them doing their whole race-baiting act, if only to get on tv for the sake of getting on tv. I'd wager that you'll never see anything close to an apology to those "silver-spoon" white kids that Jackson and Sharpton tried to convict in the court of public opinion before the facts were out.
Originally Posted by jdoggivjc
Sharpton and Jackson will not apologize to the Duke LAX players b/c they will justify them as the "sacrificial lamb" to those who get away with that type of crime all the time.
Honestly, Sharpton and Jackson are two of the biggest racists in the United States.
I agree with you in the "sacrificial lamb" comparison, but I think it is more shallow then that even. I honestly believe that Sharpton and Jackson will not apologize to the LaCrosse players simply because they are white and whites suppressed blacks for many years so they won't do it since it will just inflate the white man's ego..
I have some African-American friends that are just as disgusted with these morons as I am. It's pretty sad
Just out of curiosity, does anyone hear like Al Sharpton or Jesse Jackson? I've never met anyone who does.
"I just wanted to apologixe for what I said on Wheel of Fortune Mr. Sharpton."
"Are you ready? To apologize? Chad, get the camera ready. Kiss my @$$, apologize. Apologize..."
"Seven minutes to glory."
If I even see Sharpton or Jesse ******* on the TV screen I simply turn the channel. No matter the situation, they always seem to be more of a problem than a solution.
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You might be a rough and tough man, but that doesn't mean you want rough and tough skin. Even if you sport a bit of stubble, you want the skin underneath to feel and look smooth and healthy. Adding an exfoliator to your weekly skin care routine can help you scrub away those rough patches that are leaving your skin with a dull, perhaps even older-looking, appearance.
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PHOTOS: Florida's rejected license plates aren't always offensive
NEW YORK (CBS NEWS) - New York City's Department of Education has begun offering "morning after" contraceptive pills to students in a pilot program at 13 of the city's high schools.
CBS Station WCBS reports that, in an effort to combat teen pregnancy, school nurse offices have been stocked with Plan B emergency contraception.
The pills are being made available under a new school program known as CATCH (Connecting Adolescents To Comprehensive Health), which is aimed at stemming teen pregnancy.
This is the first time the city's public schools have dispensed hormonal birth control and Plan B, and it may be a first nationwide, according to the New York Post.
According to the city's data, more than 7,000 residents get pregnant by the time they are 17 years old. More than half of those pregnancies are aborted, the Department of Health said.
City Council Speaker Christine Quinn said she thinks the pilot program will help fight teen pregnancy.
"High school students are very sexually active and getting pregnant, so we don't have that luxury to think that they are too young to be engaged in conversations about contraception and sexual education," Quinn told WCBS.
The birth control will be available to students as young as 14 without parental notification.
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New York City schools already distribute free condoms to students.
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Consumer Goods Manufacturers Seek Greater Supply Chain Flexibility
This White Paper explains why Fast Moving Consumer Goods manufacturers need more flexible supply chain solutions post-recession.
November 17, 2010
Over the past few decades Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) companies have been forced to react to a multitude of changing market dynamics.
The mergers and acquisitions era created strong competitors and rapid growth for many companies, but resulted in complex and costly logistics infrastructures.
And, the growth in big box retailing and e-commerce placed increased attention on the consumer shopping experience, creating a shift in the balance of power from the manufacturer to the retailer.
At the same time, the technology and manufacturing boom was giving rise to developing economies in Asia and Latin America, creating new consumers and growth opportunities for FMCG manufacturers and retailers alike.
While top-line growth was enticing in these emerging markets, lack of infrastructure, dispersed populations and cultural nuances created challenges for even the best manufacturing and logistics planners seeking to establish operations and capture market share quickly and profitably.
While each of these dynamics influenced how FMCG manufacturers and retailers went to market, the economic fluctuations experienced around the world in recent years have most dramatically impacted growth and operating strategies.
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Winter Haven, Florida -- A two-month old girl is clinging to life after an accident in Winter Haven this morning.
The wreck is bringing attention to child safety seats, and what can go wrong if they're not installed properly.
In an instant, a routine trip to school became anything but for 27-year-old Keri Radner.
At the corner of Boys Club Road and Havendale Boulevard, investigators say Radner, driving a Chevy Cobalt, turned into the path of a Ford Expedition.
The side impact was so crushing, that Radner's two children had to be airlifted to a trauma center in Orlando.
PHOTOS: 5 hospitalized in Winter Haven crash
One of them, a two-month-old infant named Imani Brown, was critically hurt.
"Another child, a three year-old, was seriously injured as well. The mother was critically injured," said Winer Haven police spokesperson Jamie Brown.
The three year-old, Mekhi Borwn, was still strapped in his safety-seat, but was ejected from the car into traffic.
"And believe it or not traffic is zipping by this baby," said Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd.
Fortunately two off-duty Polk County deputies, Debra Martin and Benjamin Kirkpatrick, as well as an Auburndale police officer named John Kynn, and Cheryl Kelley, a nurse, all happened to be right there when crash happened.
Deputy Martin left her own child in her car as she ran to help. Her daughter watched her mom's heroic actions.
Martin discovered Imani lifeless in the car. She was still strapped into a child seat but it too, apparently was not secured.
Deputy Martin says the infant had no heartbeat, but she administered CPR.
At first there was no response, but then, a breath.
"And a little whimper. And I think everybody around me just started cheering for joy because we knew we got her back," said Deputy Martin.
Investigators were still looking into details of the wreck, and what appear to be those improperly secured child seats.
Jennie Burton with the Polk County Sheriff's Office says not having the seats properly installed "can increase the injuries that they may potentially suffer from in a crash."
Burton helps organize monthly car seat safety classes which are free to the public.
It's vitally important, she says, because statistically nine out of 10 seats are improperly installed.
"Not all of them are complete safety hazards, but just one little thing could make the difference in a crash," said Burton.
By late aftenroon, Keri Radner was doing better, as was her three year-old son, Mekhi.
The infant girl, Imani, was still listed as critical.
The people in the SUV suffered only minor injuries and are expected to be all right.
For more information on those free car seat safety lessons, check outwww.Safekids.org. They offer free training and even free seats in some cases.


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Walden/World Products' W-Series 409 Chevy Engine Block - 409 Lightweight - New Speed PartsWritten by on December 1, 2010 Merlin Goes Back In Time With World Products' New Aluminum W-Series Chevy Engine Block
It's a great time to be a 409 fan, better even than back when they were new. Building a W-motor, as the 348/409 engines have been called, has always been fairly expensive if you're trying to make power. You could use the affordable truck block, but it has some pretty serious limitations, while the more desirable car block commands big dollars. A few years ago, Edelbrock opened up things a little with the release of its aluminum 348/409 heads, taking the cost of the heads more or less out of the equation.
"The only thing the market needs is a block," 409 guru Lamar Walden told us last year. "They're just about dried up." Factory-backed by Chevrolet, Walden got one of the original '69 ZL1 Camaros to campaign in the infancy of Pro Stock and was the builder/driver of the Barry Setzer Pro Stock Vega in the '70s, but he's been a 409 guy since day one, campaigning a blown, injected, 409-powered, A/Gas '33 Willys in the early '60s. He's built his own billet 409 blocks and the world's fastest 409, and he developed his own aluminum Z11 heads and intake. When World Products decided to hit the nostalgia market with an aluminum 409 block, the company tapped Walden for the R&D work. "The original block has several shortcomings," Walden told us. Borrowing heavily from the architecture of the modern big-block Chevy when designing a new block to overcome those problems, Walden kept the distinctive pieces that make a 409 a 409, including the heads, deck angle, and water pump.
You don't usually think of an aluminum race block as the more affordable solution, but at press time, World Products' website was listing its Merlin 409 block for $5,549. Stiff, perhaps, but at that price you get a ready-to-run block. Depending on your starting point, machining and repairs can put a factory block there. The Merlin block comes standard with 4.375-inch bores, and when combined with a modest 4.250-inch stroker crank, it displaces a tick above 511 ci (rounded down to 509 for nostalgia's sake). The sleeves will handle 4.550 inches, and the bottom end will clear a 4.500-inch stroke with big Chevy rods for 585 ci. Walden is talking about raising the deck 0.400 inch so a 4.750-inch crank can be used with long rods for more than 609 ci. The big-inch motors will need the flow capability of Walden's Z11 heads to feed it.
"What's really good about the aluminum block is it'll let the restorers have the last of the iron blocks, and it'll let the hot rodders make more power, cheaper than they ever could before," Walden said.
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Will the new Walden/World aluminum block increase interest in Chevy's W-motor? The cam journals on a stock 409 are the same diameter as those on a small-block Chevy, but in the World block they've been enlarged to big-block sizes that allow taller cam lobes. The cams for a 409 were originally a mixture of small-block and big-block dimensions: The length is big-block, while the journals and firing order are the same as a small-block, which not only required special cores from cam grinders, but it severely limited lobe height. The enlarged journals of the new block open up the availability for cams with much larger lift capabilities, though they're still laid out EX/IN, IN/EX, EX/IN, IN/EX. However, it's important to note that those big-block journals in the World block will require a custom cam core, though the big cam companies won't be too challenged by that request.With a lot of boost, a stock 409 block tends to split in the lifter valley. The Merlin big-blocks have huge bosses tying the banks together. The lifter bores on a big-block are staggered at different angles and have a different centerline than 409s. Walden re-angled the bores to correspond to stock 409 configuration and moved the centerline to improve pushrod angle. This is the second of two prototypes and required some fine-tuning of the lifter bores, hence the bushings. The bottom end of the Merlin block has beefy main-journal webs, four-bolt mains, and dual-pattern pan rails for stock big-block Chevy and aftermarket stroker pans. 409s use a specific, expensive starter with a unique mounting pattern. The World block uses the later-model big-block-style starter mount.The bottom end is fitted with massive, splayed, four-bolt main caps. The webs are thicker than OE 409 blocks, but more importantly, the main oil gallery was moved higher, à la BBC, to allow the splayed bolts. With an OE 409 block, splayed caps pierce the oil gallery and oil pressure will go away.The ability to use BBC oil pans is a big deal: If you can find an original 409 oil pan, it's often beat and expensive, and the reproduction pan (left) runs between $250 and $450 depending on the chassis application. Or you can get a readily available big-block Chevy pan (right) for less and have a lot more options.The stock 409 timing chain covers share features with a small-block Chevy, including the oil seal and the way they mate to the oil pan. There were two versions: one for use with the small balancer and another for the high-horse big balancer, with the timing tab moved accordingly. By now, good examples are hard to come by and there isn't a reproduction available. Using the big-block cover allows crank trigger and beltdrive systems, while the standard big-block front seal means a stroker crank doesn't need the snout cut down to the small-block diameter, weakening it. You could retain a stock 409 crank, but you'd need to make a spacer sleeve to use a small-diameter seal, though that pretty much defeats the purpose of the aluminum block's big-cube capability.The original 409s used a unique distributor: It was shorter and fatter than the more familiar small- and big-block style. Your choices are to use a single- or dual-point, a new MSD, or score a vintage aftermarket piece and pay a king's ransom. The cam location on the new block remains the same as on a 409, but the distributor hole is the diameter of a more common small- or big-block, and the aluminum blocks will all come with the collar to adapt the later distributors. Besides switching to affordable distributors, it makes aftermarket EFI easier.That big notch is found on 409 truck blocks and kills compression. Some builders have said it's an advantage because it unshrouds the exhaust valve, but that's really looking for a silver lining where there isn't one. It's beneficial in blown applications, but if you really want to unshroud the valve, Walden recommends a much smaller notch in a passenger-car block. The 409 pistons are specific to their bore location, and those familiar with the engine will know this one is in the wrong hole; the big intake valve relief should be on the other side of the block, and the little exhaust relief should be next to the notch in the block. (The piston shown is the No. 2, but it's in the No. 4 hole.)The deck of a 409 is at a 74-degree angle; the low side of each piston is at 90 degrees, while the high side (inboard side) has extra material to bring the piston flat to the head. The wedge-shaped area where the 74-degree deck meets the 90-degree portion of the dome is the combustion chamber. Because of the deck angle, the hole in the head gasket is oblong, not round, requiring specific gaskets. Factory heads will bolt to the new World block, and the valvetrain spacing is also 409 spec.


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During Sabine Lisicki's 6-4, 6-4 upset of Caroline Wozniacki in the fourth round of Wimbledon today, the two lady ballers re-enacted the infamous "Bumpgate" between Venus Williams and Irina Spirlea at the 1997 US Open.
Here's what the German had to say about the incident in question:
Q. Seemed to be an instant where you almost bumped at net at the changeover. What happened there?
SABINE LISICKI: You know, I don't know. We've been changing the sides all the time, you know, the whole match. I was always passing on the left side and she was passing on the right side. So, I don't know. She all of a sudden went to the side I was passing all the time, and we just bumped each other.
But, I mean, there's no big deal for me.
Q. You were a little bit unhappy. You had a quick word with the umpire.
SABINE LISICKI: Me?
Q. Yes.
SABINE LISICKI: No, it was her. She was discussing with him. I was just focusing for the next game.
Damn - Wozzi was NOT pleased by the incident. But I bet losing to Lisi for the second consecutive time in a big match must have felt a lot worse.
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Alonzo Meadows was arrested on warrant for his involvement in the armed robbery of Colonial Jewelers, say Frederick Police.
On Tuesday, three suspects were caught on tape pepper spraying employees and customers at 1 South Market Street at about 1:30 p.m. One man entered the store with a gun and two others followed. One man was holding a can of pepper spray.
The men ordered everyone to get down on the floor, broke a glass jewelry case, grabbed jewelry and fled the scene, police said. Frederick Police said the men deployed pepper spray on their way out.
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Gadsden County, FL - At approximately 7pm, an FHP officer was running stationary radar on County Rd 268 and Little River, when he clocked a vehicle that was traveling at 70 mph in a 45 mph zone.
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(Orange City) -- A political debate between Steve King and Christie Vilsack has been set for northwest Iowa. The two Congressional seeking candidates will square off on Thursday, September 27 at 7:00 p.m. from Orange City at the Northwestern College's Christ Chapel.
County Held Positions On November Ballot
(Le Mars) -- The filing deadline for county held positions was Wednesday, August 29th and Cheri Nitzschke, the county elections says many of the offices are being unopposed. Mike Van Otterloo will appear on the general election ballot for the position of sheriff. Van Otterloo will be running as a republican. Stacey Feldman, a republican, will be on the ballot for the county auditor's position. Three incumbent supervisors are running, each as a republican. They include: Mark Loutsch for district two, Don Kass for district three, and Jim Henrichs representing district 5. Jerry Reuter is the only name on the ballot seeking the position of Fredonia Township trustee. Three names will appear on the November ballot for the Soil and Water Conservation Board, and the public is asked to vote for three people. Those seeking a position with the Soil and Water Conservation Board include: Sandra Fravel,
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Drought Likely To Continue For A While Longer
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extreme high temperatures continue? Iowa State University Extension Climatologist Elwynn
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Hurricane Issac May Help Some Drought Areas
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Some key farm states punished by the nation's worst drought in decades benefited slightly from recent rains, with a bigger dousing forecast from the remnants of Hurricane Isaac.
The weekly U.S. Drought Monitor map released Thursday shows that the section of the continental U.S. in the worst two categories of drought - extreme and exceptional - remained relatively unchanged
at 23.2 percent as of the report's Tuesday cutoff.
But thanks to rains last weekend, the amount of Iowa in the two worst drought classifications fell by 9 percentage points to 58.3 percent. Illinois saw a 7 percentage point drop-off while Kansas'
numbers slid 6 points.
Forecasters expect portions of the Midwest to get as much as 12 inches of rain within days due to Isaac, now a tropical storm.
Regents Asking The Public To Help Locate Next UNI President
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa (AP) - The Iowa Board of Regents is looking for members of the public to participate in the search for the next president of the University of Northern Iowa.
The board announced Wednesday that it is accepting applications for three members of the public to serve on the 20-person search and screen committee.
The board says anyone interested in the appointment can submit their names, contact information, and a brief summary of their qualifications to serve. Nominations are due by Sept. 5, and the
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The board on Monday launched the search for a replacement for Ben Allen, who plans to retire after leading the university since 2006. The committee will evaluate candidates and recommend three to five finalists for the job.
More Paroles Mean Drop In Prison Population
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - Authorities say a 40 percent jump in paroles has led to a drop of about 5 percent in the Iowa prison population.
The population had dropped to just under 8,300 by Wednesday. The figure was a little
over 8,300 at the end of fiscal 2012, compared with nearly 8,800 at the end of fiscal 2011.
The drop came despite an increase in admissions. Nearly 2,100 inmates were added in fiscal 2012, compared with nearly 1,950 in fiscal 2011.
Iowa Corrections Department spokeswoman Lettie Prell and other officials credit the increase in paroles to vacancies filled on the parole board and a more "holistic approach" in assessing candidates. The factors include the actual crime, time served and the risk that he or she will commit another crime.
Federal Investigators Say Changes Are Needed At Iowa Veterans Hospital
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) - Federal inspectors have recommended that operational changes be made at the Iowa City Veterans Affairs hospital before the quality of medical care there is hurt.
A report released Wednesday says inspectors found no significant problems with medical care when they visited in May and talked to employees. The Department of Veterans Affairs surveyed the workers
in response to their complaints about working conditions.
The report says inspectors found operational problems and "an adversarial relationship between managers and staff."
Iowa City VA spokeswoman Valerie Buckingham declined to comment until she could review the report.
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After the pink play from Day 7, Team Murray got back to the grueling work of their off-season training intensive in Miami.
The day began on the track at Tropical Park with the team performing ten 200 metres sprints with less time to complete and recover in the 80 degree (plus humidity) conditions. Okay - I'm already feeling nauseous just writing this post - ay yay yay.
But the sight of Ross Hutchin's shirtless return is a welcome relief as is mini-me Matt "Treacle" Little in his mini outfit. WTF?!
Let's just say it was a brutal workout with every member of Team Murray feeling the burn and little something else bubbling up...
After completing the full set and coming back to consciousness, Team Murray gladly took their 3-hour lunch followed by a late day hitting session.
Day 9 will be a much anticipated half-day of training but involving a 1.5 hour Bikram Yoga class - fun!
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Thursday, December 11, 2008
PHOTO OP: Day 8 of Murray's off-season training intensive, shirtless Ross makes welcome return
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Taylor: Ross and his rockin' body...how can you resist? Seriously though I want to see what Dani's gotg goin' on underneath. He seems shy, but possibly corruptible.ReplyDelete
Rich, Bikram IS fun. It's quite a workout, too. I practice and am certified to teach it. I got certified just to see if B was the freakshow everyone says he is. It's definitely true!ReplyDelete
*waits for legal summons to show up at her door*
Any way, it will (or is, I forget how long he's been doing it) help Andy out tremendously. I used to help NFL players, and saw what it did for them.
As for Ross, I'm also writing a letter to TTC requesting more doubles coverage, pronto. Like doubles showering, I think.
natch: O...M...G! I'm certified to teach Hatha beginners!! So funny. I love and am a big pusher of yoga to everyone. It's given me so much and I still start my day with my mini, 30 min, Rachel Ray-style practice almost every morning.ReplyDelete
It's so cool you used to help NFL players - must've been a very interesting experience.
Yeah, I mentioned I've never really watched dubs before because, eh, I'd have to watch it. It's fun playing at times but I can't watch. But Ross is too yummy to miss. He could single-handedly bring it back if he played shirtless...fine, nude.
I LOVE watching doubles, but nobody ever shows it. I also think it probably is much better live than broadcast. It's so exciting how fast the players have to be. Doubs will and has definitely helped Andy. What I wouldn't give to watch Ross...I sure hope he plays at the USO so I can see him live...and follow him into the showers...;)ReplyDelete
Yep, yoga is AMAZING. I have a friend who suffers from a horrible disease who I introduced to it. She was supposed to be dead about ten yrs ago, and she turned 42 in 2008. yay!
I loved being hard on the NFL guys. I used to lean over to a certain WR when he was in a pose that was difficult for him, but would help him catch those sideline catches, and I would whisper, "Wus!" That was pure fun for me!;) Sorry for going OT.
Yay, Ross is back! *drools*ReplyDelete
Does Ross have a fan club? How can we petition for a risque calendar?ReplyDelete


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Le Calandre
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Thursday, May 26th, 2016
at 20:30
Dinner for two
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Choose between our three tasting menus directly at the table the day of your reservation. The menu selected will be served to the entire table.
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Frack Plant Needs Studied
March 25, 2013
Wheeling officials are right to exercise caution over GreenHunter Water's proposal to build a frack water recycling plant in Warwood....
the fact that we aren't allowed to know what is in this stuff makes me not trust these people.all they want to do is dump it in the river.too many accidents with these companies.
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"There could be a leak. There could be a truck accident. Then, who knows what could end up in our water supply," she (Councilwoman Gloria Delbrugge) said. "I just don't think this is a good idea." As can be seen in: "'Fracking' Brine: Gas-well Waste Full Of Radium'; Columbus Dispatch; September 3, 2012", one answer to Councilwoman Delbrugge's prudent doubts about what might be in the frack wastes is radium, which will preferentially accumulate in your bones, give you cancer, and send, through your damaged chromosomes, horrifying diseases, disfigurements and disabilities to your grandchildren. It is far worse than just not being "a good idea".
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Funny reading about present day concern about the river when you consider all the c r a p (literally) that has gone into it in the past. It's necessary I suppose, but denying potential industry growth based solely on that concern is hyperreactive.
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I purchased the Grace Jacket back in 2009 and it's different than this one. I use it mostly in the Winter. Can this jacket hold up with New York Winters or is it thin? I am not looking for a super heavy coat or down, but want it to have a warmth layer. Can you let me know? Should I be looking at the Grace Jacket vs. the Stella grace Jacket?
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How long is this jacket? Mid thigh or longer?
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Burned man waits two days to seek care
Published: Monday, November 19, 2012 at 4:32 p.m.
Last Modified: Monday, November 19, 2012 at 4:32 p.m.
A Umatilla man who was burned over 75 percent of his body waited more than two days to call for help.
Fredrick Whitehead, 29, was burned sometime between late Friday night and early Saturday morning. He reached out for help on Monday afternoon.
It was also not immediately clear how Whitehead was burned, but the incident was thought to be suspicious in nature, according to Judge Cochran, a spokesman for the Marion County Sheriff's Office.
Marion County Fire Rescue was called to a home at 16093 SE 253rd Court on at 2:10 p.m. Monday, where they in turn called for a helicopter to fly the injured man to Shands at the University of Florida in Gainesville. The helicopter landed on East Hwy. 42 and flew him out at 3:18 p.m., officials said.
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I recently upgraded my Zimbra from Version 7.2.1 under Ubuntu 10.04 LTS x64 to Zimbra 8.0.1 under Ubuntu 12.04 LTS x64.
Steps I've done:
- Full system backup
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- Updating Zimbra to Version 8.0.1
- Final system reboot
Now I've seen two problems in the new installation.
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But when I open a message not only the popup openes with the message inside, also the preview window opens on the bottom of the message list.
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If I disable the option to compose new e-mails in a new window nothing happens when I click on new e-mail.
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Down in the trenches
Runner-upRHINO ASSEMBLY CORP. Headquarters: Charlotte President Dan Brooks Employees: 19 Founded: 2000 Projected 2011 revenue: $9.5 million Business: Specialty industrial distributor
The world turned upside down in late 2008, says Dan Brooks, president of Rhino Assembly Corp. All of a sudden, every manufacturer was saying, Theyve cut my budget. Im not allowed to spend at all. Rhino, which specializes in providing customized tools for auto and aircraft manufacturers, was losing $50,000 to $100,000 a month. To survive, Brooks says, we knew cutbacks had to be made, but we were not willing to cut employees. Co-owners Brooks, 46, and Leif Anderson, 41, believed that keeping their sales staff intact was essential to future success. So in early 2009, they called their eight salesmen into their companys small conference room. We are in a dire situation right now, Brooks told them. We could potentially lose the company. Something has to change.
And so it did. Brooks, Anderson and the sales team scrambled to find new sources of demand and, in the process, turned little Rhino into an international trader. The company exported $1 million of goods in 2010, up from just $10,000 a year earlier, proving that globalization isnt just for multinationals. Small businesses, if theyre savvy, can benefit, too. In March 2010, President Barack Obama cited Rhino as a success story for its exports to Brazil, which has Latin Americas biggest economy. But diversifying domestic sales is really what saved the business. Rhinos niche is finding the precise, sometimes customized, tool to increase a manufacturers productivity or safety an automated lifter, say, that quickly picks up and positions a heavy part so it easily can be bolted down. Dan and Leif believe that engineers are looking for educated problem solvers and not order takers, says Robert Arthur, vice president of Michigan Pneumatic Tool Inc., a Rhino supplier.
From 2002 through 2007, Rhino boomed as its main market, the Southeast, grew. BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Caterpillar and automotive-related manufacturers were expanding in the region. We probably grew 500 or 600% and went from four people to 12, Brooks says. But the recession shoved that growth into reverse. The whole world felt like it was crumbling, says Anderson, the companys vice president.
Then came that tough talk with the sales team. The owners announced they were cutting expenses and everyones pay, including their own. Find new accounts, they said, no matter how small. Tap aerospace and other customers outside of automotive. Stress tools that increase safety manufacturers always find money for that. At first, the salesmen were stunned. Then one said, Youre doing the right thing. Heads started nodding. Smiles broke out. It was almost like being in a huddle at halftime and a team is down by 30 points, and all of a sudden one of the players says, We can do this, Brooks recalls.
We started getting little orders $3,000 to $5,000 from new customers. We had a break-even month, and it was, Whoa, hallelujah, its working. Sales doubled in 2009. Compensation was restored. Under the guidance of George Thomas, an international-trade specialist with the N.C. Department of Commerce, Anderson traveled to the Trade Winds Forum in Sao Paulo, where he met with local tool distributors and top officials from General Motors and Embraer, one of the worlds largest aircraft makers. Brazils economy is exploding, Brooks says. Soon, Rhino was sending tools there.
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I'm confused about the Zimbra support for CalDAV. Browsing the forums, I've seen responces that claim that Zimbra does not yet support CalDAV, not even in version 5.
Yet there are at least two mentions on the Zimbra product page that appear to contradict this:
both state that Zimbra supports open standards and mentions CalDAV specifically. So which is it? Is CalDAV supported or not?
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Game two versus Colorado (Plus a little waiver wire action)
Today's Lineup straight from Trey Hillman to you… only five and a half hours before game time:
DeJesus CF
Aviles 2B
Gordon 3B
Guillen LF
Olivo DH
Teahen RF
Buck C
Gload 1B
Pena SS
Greinke P
Plus: The Royals claimed 26-year-old pitcher Robinson Tejeda (Tuh-HAY-duh) off waivers from the Texas Rangers today. Injured pitcher John Bale was moved to the 60-day D.L. to accomodate Tejeda on the Royals 40-man roster. The righty is not expected to join the Royals for tonight's game, but a corresponding roster move on the 25-man roster will be made.
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No problems with the upgrade here. I'm still playing with the new features. ZCO testing didn't go to well with our Windows admin person with Outlook 2010. Might have to wait another release or two on that. Also, I haven't figured out what you need to do to see the extra distribution list features for choosing who can send to a list. Although, I really still want a Mailman type moderation instead.
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Artist/photographer Chris Maynard finds hidden worlds in a handful of feathers: Ducks swim by, crows take flight, even a dragon breathes fire. Bring his discoveries to your screen in the second free Windows theme of his handcrafted shadowbox creations.
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Our Flight Operations team therefore plays a critical role in managing and minimizing fuel and emissions.
There are many areas of the world where we need to work with different authorities to allow us to fly as efficiently as possible. However we have made much progress in recent years, including:
Emirates invests in what we believe is the best flight planning system to allow us to carefully plan flights and optimize routes. By working with our partners at Airservices Australia to use non-fixed air traffic routes that are optimized for the prevailing weather, we save time, fuel and therefore emissions every day.
Example: Using this technology, called Flextracks, consider our flights from Dubai to Melbourne and Sydney. Over one year, we selected 592 flights between Dubai and Melbourne and Sydney to examine how this technology is working.
Looking just at our eastbound flights, Emirates managed to save 628 tons of fuel and 57 hours in trip time (every minute of flying-time saved reduces fuel consumption by an average of 62 liters and also saves C02 emissions by 160 kilograms). The average saving per flight was six minutes of trip time and one ton of trip fuel. Analyzing one recent flight from Dubai to Sydney, using this optimal air traffic management, we saved 8040kg of fuel and 43 minutes of flight time. This equates to more than 6,800 kilograms of C02 saved.
Re-routing on route
Some governments allow us to use new Emirates technology to modify the route of a flight once airborne. This is especially important for ultra long flights where upper-level winds and parameters, on which the flight plans are based, are updated each six hours and can therefore change. This technology allows Emirates Flight Dispatchers to re-run the flight plan from a waypoint en route and allow the computer to optimize the route based on updated weather. It can also be used when airspace restrictions are in place when the plan was first filled is subsequently lifted, thus improving efficiency. All of this allows us to save time, fuel and emissions.
Example: we now have route improvement (route shortenings) based on Emirates proposals with Australia, the Ukraine, Russia, Male, Indonesia and parts of Africa. Our flight operation team meets with governments regularly to further improve route structures to save fuel and emissions. In addition, one African route - 'the gold route' - has been taken up by ICAO and relevant states and we hope should be introduced soon. It will save time on flights to West Africa and South America.
Tailored arrivals
Emirates also invests in projects such as 'tailored arrivals'. This is a concept in some countries that allows air traffic control to uplink to aircraft on route. Determining the speed and flight profile from top of descent onto the runway, this then allows the Emirates crew to accept and fly a continuous descent profile, saving fuel and emissions. Australia is a leader in advancing this technology with Emirates.
Example: in addition to Australia, we are developing these approaches in Yemen, Pakistan, Sudan and Lebanon.
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Army National Guard
FGDC Annual Report to OMB
Format for Agency Reports - FY 2001
The following outline should be used by FGDC Member Agencies (or Bureaus) for their Annual Spatial Data Reports, which will be consolidated by the FGDC and submitted to OMB. Reports should be brief, using bullets where possible. Please provide only the information that will be useful for OMB to assess the agencies' achievements using the funding they received, and for establishing future direction.
Part A
GENERAL FEDERAL AGENCY RESPONSIBILITIES REPORT (All Agencies)
1. Agency or Bureau:
Army National Guard
2. Name of Contact for Report:
Joshua Delmonico, Phone #: 703-607-7996
3. Steering Committee Member:
Email Address:
Phone #:
4. Coordination Group Participant(s):
Email Address:
Phone #:
5. Subcommittee or Working Group Participation: Subcommittees or Working Groups in which your agency is actively involved, but does not lead:
I am not sure that the National Guard is officially involved in any of the subcommittees and working groups but we are willing to participate.
6. Goals and Accountability: Are you using spatial data with regard to performance?
a. List agency GPRA strategic plan goals specifically related to spatial data activities (or "none"):
Not sure what this means. What are GPRA strategic plan goals?
b. List agency GPRA performance measures specifically related to spatial data activities (or "none"):
Not sure what this means. What are GPRA performance measures?
7. Strategy: Has your agency prepared a strategy for advancing geographic information and spatial data activities in coordination with the FGDC strategy, pursuant to Circular A-16?
No, we need to enter into consultation with the FGDC on this.
8. Standards: Has your agency developed and/or adopted appropriate standards?
Yes. The Department of the Army is currently staffing a policy on Spatial data.
9. Metadata: Is your agency's metadata and/or data available and discoverable online through an NSDI-compatible clearinghouse node registered as part of the NSDI Clearinghouse Network?
No but we are planning to do that this FY.
10. Vertical and Horizontal Data Integration: Is your data integrable with other Federal agencies and other sources of data (State, County, local, private)?
11. E-Gov: How are you using geospatial data in your mission activities to provide better services? (Please list)
Providing spatial data linked to existing tabular databases via internet GIS.
12. Are there areas or issues regarding spatial data that require attention, or lessons-learned that you would like to share with others? Please describe.
The National Guard has extensive knowledge in Internet GIS Implementation. Metadata file naming conventions require standardization.