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Economic Outlook - March 2008
Despite some winter rain, North Carolina is still mighty dry. In mid-January, more than half the population was subject to mandatory water restrictions. An additional 25% was under voluntary restrictions. How has the drought affected the state economy? We asked Stephanie McGarrah, assistant secretary for policy, research and strategic planning at the North Carolina Department of Commerce, and Gene Byrd, the departments director of business retention and development.
BNC: What sectors of the economy have been hurt so far?
McGarrah: Farmers have already seen some of the impacts. The Green Industry Council, which represents landscapers, Christmas-tree growers, sod growers, those kinds of folks, put out an estimate of $1.5 billion.
What about construction?
McGarrah: Weve heard the drought is not as bad for some parts of the construction sector because fewer workdays are rained out.
Byrd: It may have a negative effect on residential construction because some cities and towns are not going to make the water and sewer connections to these developments. There is a certain amount of backflushing and cleaning out of lines that has to occur, and there are cities and towns around the state that are saying, Were not going to do that until we get some more rain.
How has it affected manufacturing and other heavy water users?
Byrd: We are hearing from large water users, such as poultry processors, large pharmaceutical companies and electronics manufacturers that use lots of processed water. They are very interested in doing everything they can to curtail their water use. Theyve got to have a certain amount of very high-quality processed water to stay open so they dont have to lay off people. They are very receptive to the idea of saving water. They are very open to the idea of recycling water within their own operations. They are interested in using gray water treated water that isnt drinkable in their processes.
In December and again in January, Gov. Easley called for conservation pricing rates that penalize excessive water use.
Byrd: Theres been a lot of discussion about that, but Im not aware of any water systems that have actually done it. Most of them are run by local municipalities, and it would involve their public staffs coming up with recommendations, taking it to council and going through the process.
McGarrah: This is our worst drought on record. This is the first time some of these water systems have faced these kinds of conditions.
Are businesses planning for the possibility of higher water costs?
Byrd: I think they are. The governor has challenged everybody to take this opportunity to take a hard look at how we use a precious resource and to make sure we are using it as carefully as possible. In many cases, we are not because it has been readily available. We are coming into a time, it appears, when that resource is not so readily available. Companies are profit-driven. If they can invest in a machine that has a reasonable payback, theyre going to be all for it. Its enlightened self-interest.
Has the drought affected recruiting?
Byrd: No.
Do you anticipate any adverse impact if the drought continues?
Byrd: Thats impossible to know. Some of our competitors may be attempting to use some of this stuff against us. But we are seeing no lessened activity nor any loss of projects due to lack of water.
Will the state have to fight a perception that it is water-poor or that water supplies are unreliable?
McGarrah: I think the entire southeastern United States is in this situation. I dont think its just a North Carolina thing.
Aside from construction workers having more sunny days to work, what sectors have been helped by the drought?
Byrd: Maybe manufacturers of water-recycling equipment.
How do you expect the drought to affect the state economy in 2008?
McGarrah: I cant model that. Our climatologists expect us to have less-than-average rainfall between now and the summer. But that model is 50% accurate. I cant do much with data that could go either way. And thats 50% accurate for the state as a whole, not for each of the counties or public water systems. Each of those water systems has to determine, if they get into an emergency situation, to whom are they going to cut water off first?
Byrd: One of the things we want heavy water users to do is take a serious look at how they use water. Are there alternatives? Can they use a lower grade of water somewhere in their process? Do they have pipes that are leaking? Do they have low-flush toilets in their bathrooms? But more than 60% of water users around the state are residential. So even if businesses save significant amounts of water, weve still got to continue to push to make sure that the general public is aware of the severity of what were facing.


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What songs are you listening to most right now? List as many or as few as you'd like.
I chose my top 16 for the past few weeks, according to iTunes:
1. Strange Times - Black Keys
2. Gardenia - Stephen Malkmus & the Jicks
3. The Moneymaker - Rilo Kiley
4. Debra - Beck
5. I Will Possess Your Heart - Death Cab for Cutie
6. No One's Gonna Love You - Band of Horses
7. Oxford Comma - Vampire Weekend
8. Can't Tell Me Nothing - Kanye West
9. Don't Make Me a Target - Spoon
10. On Call - Kings of Leon
11. Superstar - Lupe Fiasco
12. Looking At the World from the Bottom of a Well - Mike Doughty
13. Nude - Radiohead
14. Flume - Bon Iver
15. I'm Not Gonna Teach Your Boyfriend How to Dance With You - Black Kids
16. Friend Is a Four Letter Word - Cake
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I got 99 problems but angie isn't one.
Black Keys rule.
Hannah Montana FTW
You can't polish a turd.
1. Watching You--Rodney Atkins
2. Cheap Seats--Alabama
3. This is The Way I Live--Baby Boy
4. The Finer Things--DJ Felli Fel
5. I Just Died in Your Arms Tonight--Jay Z Remix
6. Sugar (Gimme Some)--Trick Daddy
7. With You--Chris Brown
8. Crazy B****--Buckcherry
9. Lollipop--Three 6 Mafia
10. All My Life--Flo Rida
11. Time Marches On--Tracy Lawrence
12. St Louie--Nelly
13. All American Girl--Carrie Underwood
14. Go Girl--Pitbull
15. Hata Blockas--Acafool
16. Swing--Savage
17. Fast (Nascar)--Kafani
18. In the Ayer--Flo Rida
I listen to hip hop/rap and country. My friends don't understand the combo. Recently I've been on a Flo Rida, Nelly, and DJ Felli Fel kick.
3 songs that stand out:
Flobots - Handlebars
Atmosphere - You
Saul Williams - List of Demands (Reparations) [from the Nike commercial]
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3 songs that stand out:
Flobots - Handlebars
Atmosphere - You
Saul Williams - List of Demands (Reparations) [from the Nike commercial]
I should have added Flobots. I'm listening to that song a ton - good list.
htwonclone - you made me cry.
Last three songs I downloaded:
Follow into Shadows - John Brown's body
Kingston Town - Alborosie
Not King James - Steel Pulse
And yes, none of you have ever heard any of those. But I have never heard a single song from the lists so far :)
They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety. - Benjamin Franklin 1775
1. Cerf, Mitiska and Jaren - "Light the Skies"
2. Moonbeam - "See the Difference Inside"
3. Dash Berlin - "Till the Sky Fall down"
4. Alex C. ft Yass - "Doktorspiele"
5. Eric Pyrdz - Pjanoo
6. George Acosta - "War of Hearts"
Kansas wears Adidas.
1. Rock Me Amadeus - Falco
2. Tarzan Boy - Baltimora
And repeat.
1. Paramore- "Thats what you get"
2. Paramore- "Crush Crush"
3. Flo Rida & Timberland- "Elevator"
4. Miranda Lambert- "Gunpowder & Lead"
5. Flyleaf- "All around me"
6. Paramore- " Misery Business" would be higher but its older
7. Dierks Bentley- "Trying to stop your leaving"
8.Sugarland,Little Big Town & Jake Owen-"Life in a Northern Town"
9. Jack Johnson's new CD- starting to like it a lot
10. Madonna & JT- "4 minutes"
Randomness I know, little of this & that
"I feel sorry for people who don't drink. When they wake up in the morning, that's as good as they're going to feel all day".-Frank Sinatra
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I don't really keep track, I don't use iTunes much and I'm not home enough to really listen to a lot of music on the PC so it's mostly in the car. I listen to mostly country music so whatever is playing on the XM stations. Sometime kick in a mix CD or something. Most recent CD I bought was James Otto who has the #1 hit on the country chart right now but has a few other good songs on his debut CD that are growing on me.
Go Cubs Go!
It's interesting to see the different types of music people enjoy. I mostly do indie, but I like some hip-hop and alternative. There's a pretty diverse list here.
Dismantle Repair -- Anberlin
Me and Jesus -- Stellar Kart
Shift Work -- Kenny Chesney
Escape from Reason -- Supertones
Funeral for a Myth -- 38th Parallel
I flip between sports radio, two country stations and whatever Iron Maiden CD I have in the car. I have never heard any of the songs on that list. Pretty much stuck in the eighties and would probably wear a mullet if I didn't have a wife and a job. Anyone else going to the Iron Maiden concert June 11th in Chicago? I can't wait.
I'm officialy old because 99% of the crap I hear today sucks.
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W. David Penniman Joins Nylink As Executive Director
ALBANY, N.Y., October 4, 2007 - W. David Penniman, Ph.D, has joined Nylink as Executive Director of the nonprofit membership organization serving libraries and cultural heritage institutions in New York State and surrounding areas. He succeeds Mary-Alice Lynch who retired as Nylink Executive Director in January 2007. Kathleen Gundrum, Director of Member Services, served as Interim Executive Director during the transition.
Dr. Penniman most recently held tenured academic appointments as well as administrative positions at the University at Buffalo and the University of Tennessee in the areas of communication and information science. Prior to that, he served as president and CEO of the Council on Library and Information Resources, was a director at AT&T Bell Laboratories in charge of internal information systems including a large automated library network, and was Vice President for Planning and Research at OCLC.
In addition, Dr. Penniman has been a consultant to senior management of information services organizations and special libraries in the areas of strategic planning, cost/benefit analysis (including return-on-investment studies), knowledge management support systems, information service design and evaluation (including facilities evaluation), benchmarking and modeling of services and staffing, and quality metrics. He holds a doctorate in communication theory from Ohio State University.
His professional activities include previous service as Chairman of the Board of Engineering Information, Inc.; president of the Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T); and a member of the board of advisors for the Getty Information Institute. In addition to membership in ASIS&T, he is a senior member of the IEEE and a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
Regarding his new role as Nylinks Executive Director, Dr. Penniman stated: Nylink is an exciting organization with an impressively diverse membership. I look forward to working with the variety of libraries and cultural heritage institutions currently served as well as adding new organizations and exploring new services. This will be a challenging time for us all, and I am proud to have been chosen to lead Nylink at this stage in its growth.
Selection of the new Executive Director was conducted by a panel representing Nylinks membership as well as the Office of the Provost, State University of New York (SUNY), of which Nylink is an administrative unit.
Dr. Harold Silverman, Senior Vice Provost at SUNY, commented on the outcome of the Executive Director search: Dr. Penniman's experiences are remarkably matched with the function of Nylink. He understands library service organizations, and has even served previously as an officer for one with which Nylink interacts most closely. He has an excellent understanding of modern libraries and knowledge storage and dissemination. We are fortunate to find this combination in one person, especially one who is very familiar with New York's great opportunities and challenges.
These comments were echoed by Julie Cunningham, Chief Librarian, Mina Rees Library, Graduate Center, City University of New York, who served as search committee chair and is also a member of the Nylink Council advisory board: "The Search Committee was keenly aware of how important the selection of the new Executive Director would be to Nylink's continued success. As we worked toward picking the finalists, Dr. Penniman's accomplishments in a variety of academic, library and corporate environments and his vision for developing a sound path to the future clearly identified him as our preferred first choice.
Ms. Cunningham also acknowledged Kathleen Gundrums role during the transition: As a member of Nylink Council, I would also like to offer my thanks to Kathleen Gundrum who has served so ably as Nylink's Interim Executive Director during these past eight months. Kathy provided the necessary leadership to not only keep the ship afloat, but to sail Nylink through some rough seas. In the midst of that, she was also an invaluable support to the work of the Nylink Executive Director Search Committee."
About Nylink
Nylink, based in Albany, New York, is a nonprofit membership organization of all types of libraries and information organizations throughout New York State and surrounding areas. Nylink offers training, support and consulting services to libraries and cultural heritage organizations, creates group purchasing opportunities for cost-effective access to electronic resources, facilitates access to and supports OCLC services, and administers LAND, a statewide ground delivery service. Nylink is administered through the Provost's Office of the State University of New York. For more information, visit http://nylink.org


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While the EB-5 investor visa program from inception has had its share of critics, its sharp expansion over a short period of time—combined with the emergence of several high-profile controversies—has markedly increased scrutiny, and thus the possibility of legislative reform. This Policy Beat outlines the debate surrounding the EB-5 program and possible changes awaiting the program in Congress.
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Kenyan migration to the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries has been on the rise over the last few decades, spurred by rising unemployment and instability in Kenya combined with the GCC region's economic growth and proximity. While both sending and origin countries benefit economically from this new migration, it presents significant challenges for these governments, particularly in the area of labor rights, as this feature article explores.
The number of international students enrolled in U.S. colleges and universities has risen steadily since the mid-20th century. Today, the United States represents the top destination for international students worldwide. Learn more about where these students come from, which universities they attend, and the subjects they study in this Spotlight article.
Against a backdrop of anxieties about migration, the United Kingdom's government set a referendum for June 2016 on whether to withdraw from the European Union. This article explores the role played by migration in the decision to call the referendum, how immigration might influence the result, and finally the implications of both referendum outcomes (Leave and Remain) in terms of migration policy and regulation.
The fate of the Obama administration's Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents (DAPA) program could hinge on narrow legal grounds, as became clear when the Supreme Court heard oral argument in the DAPA challenge. This Policy Beat examines the DAPA case and developments regarding the H-1B and EB-5 visa programs, a Department of Homeland Security crackdown on student visa fraud, and more.
One of the least developed countries in sub-Saharan Africa, the Democratic Republic of the Congo has experienced significant migration outflows and inflows tied to political and economic crises in recent decades. While most Congolese migrants head to neighboring countries, destinations have diversified, with an uptick in those leaving for opportunities in Europe and beyond. This country profile explores historical and contemporary patterns of migration to and from DR Congo.
Use this data tool—referred to as "one addictive interactive map"—to examine immigrant populations by country of origin and destination. Find out how many Americans live in Mexico, how many Ukrainians in Russia, or Filipinos in Saudi Arabia, for example.
Whether as migrant-sending or migrant-receiving locations—or both—many countries have rich, complex international and internal migration histories. MPI's online journal, the Migration Information Source, offers profiles of more than 70 nations. Written by leading scholars, these profiles delve into countries, migration histories, demographics, policymaking, and more.
More than 1 million people became lawful permanent residents (LPRs) of the United States in 2012, with family-sponsored immigrants accounting for two-thirds of those gaining a green card. This Spotlight examines federal statistics on foreign nationals who gained LPR status during 2012.
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México es uno de los principales países de tránsito de migrantes en el mundo, particularmente para los miles de centroamericanos que viajan cada año por el país con el objetivo de alcanzar los Estados Unidos.
This Spotlight examines the educational attainment of the five largest immigrant groups in the United States, including those from Mexico, the Philippines, India, China (excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan), and Vietnam. According to the results of Census 2000, 62 percent of all foreign born in the United States have at least a high school education. Other measures of educational attainment, such as college or graduate degrees, vary widely by country of origin. The data presented in this Spotlight were derived from the U.S. Census 2000 1 Percent Public Use Micro-Sample (PUMS) file.


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1966 Ford Mustang Project Street Fighter- Running CoolWritten by on October 23, 2008 Project Street Fighter, our '66 Mustang, gets a much-needed cooling system from Be Cool.
one of the most frustrating and embarrassing car problems is overheating. Of course, it usually happens when it's extremely hot out, and dealing with boiling coolant on the side of the road is a nightmare. From day one, this Mustang couldn't make it anywhere without overheating, and spewing a big, brown, rusty water puddle wherever it went. That's not how we do things over here.
By necessity, our first major project on the Mustang had to be the radiator-preempting everything, including our planned Windsor small-block swap. The first choice we had to make was copper/brass, or aluminum for the material. Technically, copper/brass dissipates heat better than aluminum, but aluminum can be pressed thinner to give more cooling surface area. The other advantage is weight. This is the nose of the car, so weight is always a consideration. Aluminum is lighter than copper/brass, which works for us since aftermarket radiator companies produce more radiators out of aluminum than of any other material. Having said that, you want the radiator as big as it needs to be, without being oversized.
Early Mustangs are known for having very limited space for a radiator. Ours was puking with the existing six-cylinder. With a much larger engine planned, we needed a long-term fix that would handle around 600 hp easy. The factory unit sits against a 3-inch-tall raised portion, measures 20x18 inches, and was not even enough to cool the stock engine.
We chose a Be Cool unit built to combat this problem. It measures 33x18 inches; that makes the original look like a tranny cooler. In order to install this monstrous radiator, some cutting and fabrication is necessary. The radiator support has a hump that pushes the radiator closer to the engine; this needs to be trimmed to allow the new unit to lay flush with the support. Last month, we installed a battery relocation kit to prepare for the cooling system, so keep in mind the battery too will have to be moved if it hasn't already. There are small things bolted to the support that can be relocated easily, such as the voltage regulator. When talking to Be Cool, they told us the radiator will look too big at first, but that it will indeed fit.
While installing the radiator, we decided to replace our belt-driven fan with a dual electric fan setup. The Spal setup we used is sold by Be Cool, and is integrated with a shroud that increases airflow through the radiator. You always want to have a good shroud to maximize your airflow. Instead of being operated by a simple on-off switch, Be Cool offers a programmable module with a high and low setting to keep the coolant at a stable temperature, and to draw the least amount of current.
Our plans for this Mustang will most definitely tax the cooling system. Without some heavy-duty, high-capacity parts, the Mustang wouldn't make it very far. With hot days on the streets of Southern California, and hotter days planned for the track, getting the cooling system dialed in is a must.
Be Cool aluminum radiator 60187 $666.39
Be Cool fans/module package 95007 $559.95
Be Cool overflow tank 70003 $114.95
Be Cool radiator cap 70001 $39.95
Coolant flushing fluid $5.99
Distilled water (5 gallons) $3.50
Coolant $7.39
Total: $1,398.12
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To remove the section of the support necessary to fit the new radiator, we measured the Be Cool core and marked how much metal would need to be taken out. If you don't have a plasma cutter like we did, a cutoff wheel works well. Once the hole is cut, set the radiator in, and make sure you cut enough material out to allow maximum air to pass through.This Be Cool radiator uses dowels to locate and mount the bottom of the radiator. The supplied rubber bushing keeps the frame and radiator tank from rubbing on each other. The dowels require 5/8-inch holes to be drilled into the frame rails. To mark where the holes need to be, we dabbed some white out on the dowels and set the radiator down onto the frame. This left a mark to use as a drilling guide.Finding a one-piece direct-fit radiator hose for a custom application is frustrating, if not impossible. To avoid the headache, we used a universal flex hose. The flexible hose has a spring inside that allows the hose to bend without collapsing. When you cut the hose to length, you will need to cut a coil or two out so the hose clamp won't be on top of it. We bent the end of the spring inward to keep it from wearing through the hose.Now with the radiator located, we can attach the fans. These stainless steel brackets from Be Cool sandwich the fans in for a sleek and sturdy look. Stainless carriage bolts and locking nuts hold the assembly together.With the fans enclosed in a shroud, they can pull from a large surface area over the radiator. The black rubber flaps along the top and bottom of the shroud allow air to pass through when incoming airflow surpasses the fans' airflow.The upper brackets required some very basic fabrication. There was approximately two inches between the upper fan bracket and the tank on either side, so our bracket fits in the gaps. The bend at the edge grabs the radiator and keeps it from moving forward or backward.Now that all the major parts are installed, we can reinstall the items removed from the radiator support. We suggest you wait until the end so you know where there will be ample room. We replaced the factory IV-bag overflow with this machined aluminum piece from Be Cool.


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Quantum dots are nano- or microscale devices created by confining free electrons in a 3D semiconducting matrix. Those tiny islands or droplets of confined "free electrons" (those with no potential energy) present many interesting electronic properties. They are of potential importance for applications in quantum computing, biological labeling, or lasers, to name only a few.
Quantum dots can have many geometries including cylindrical, conical, or pyramidal. This model studies the electronic states of a conical InAs quantum dot grown on a GaAs substrate. To compute the electronic states taken on by the quantum dot/wetting layer assembly embedded in the GaAs surrounding matrix, the 1-band Schrödinger equation is solved. The four lowest electronic energy levels with corresponding eigenwave functions for those four states are solved in this model using the Coefficient form in COMSOL Multiphysics.
The model was based upon the paper: R. Melnik and M. Willatzen, "Band structure of conical quantum dots with wetting layers," Nanotechnology, vol. 15, 2004, pp. 1-8.


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New home building increasing steadily in Mint Hill
By Michele Dotson
New home building has really been on an upswing in Mint Hill this year, with price points set for a moderate budget.
In April 2012, only 62 new home permits were issued in all of Mecklenburg County.
April 2014 shows a very different picture with 229 housing permits issued throughout the month.
So far this year, 837 permits have been issued for new homes.
While some of these new Mint Hill neighborhoods were taken over from previous builders who lost their property to foreclosure during the economic downturn, there are new properties being developed all over the area. […]


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A 56-unit apartment development in Easley and seven, single-family homes in Greenwood recently received grants to support the costs of construction.
Of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta's $13.6 million in grants awarded, three South Carolina affordable housing projects received roughly $717,000. These S.C. projects — in Greenwood, Easley and Lugoff — total 111 rental units and roughly $15.49 million in overall development costs.
Of the South Carolina grants, $83,320 will help fund construction of Mathews Place Phase II in Greenwood. This $835,945 development will have seven affordable, single-family homes available for rent. The development is located in a historic mill village and will be built under the EarthCraft green building program.
A $404,000 grant will help fund the construction of Pope Field Terrace in Easley, an affordable, 56-unit apartment development targeting low-income families. The roughly $8.01 million development will be certified as an Energy Star community.
A $230,118 grant will help fund construction of Bridle Station in Lugoff, located in Kershaw County. The 48-unit development will target low-income families. Energy saving features will be included in the design and construction. The $6.64 million development is already under construction.
Nationwide, the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta recently awarded $13.6 million to assist in the funding of 43 affordable housing projects in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Louisiana, Pennsylvania, Texas and the District of Columbia. These projects represent more than $271 million in total housing development.
Local for-profit and nonprofit developers, in partnership with the bank's member institutions, will use the funds to assist in the acquisition, construction, rehabilitation or preservation of affordable rental and homeownership housing units.
"For more than 20 years, AHP (Affordable Housing Program) funds have created valuable opportunities for member institutions, developers and community groups to partner and invest in affordable housing and community economic development," said Robert Dozier, the bank's executive vice president and chief business officer, in a news release.
The grants are part of the bank's 2012 Affordable Housing Program. The awards range from $33,660 to $500,000 per project. The program is a competitive funding program that helps develop owner-occupied and rental housing for low-to-moderate income families.
Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta awards the funds annually to member financial institutions and their community housing partners.


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Regal 46 Sport CoupeBy Capt. Bill Pike
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Highly refined joystick maneuvering and an abundance of thoughtful features make the Regal 46 Sport Coupe a super-sensible cruiser.
While there are many reasons why Regal continues to be successful at building boats after almost 40 years, one of the most significant is a hands-on approach to engineering and design. Certainly, there's no question that computerish hoop-de-doodle helps serve the cause of product development at this family-owned company. But real-world, nitty-gritty testing during cruising extravaganzas by company employees and principals plays a big-time role as well. Indeed, when Regal rep Frank Stoeber welcomed me aboard the new 46 Sport Coupe, one of the first things he did was proudly thumbnail her brief but well-traveled history. "Yeah," he grinned, "we've put quite a few hours on her over in the Bahamas already. Checkin' 'er out. Makin' sure everything works. From the customer's perspective, that is."
Like most boaters, I'm an outdoorsy kinda guy. So I was an instant fan of the 46's breeze-beckoning, Bahamas-vetted saloon, with its starboard-side helm station and wet bar (with Corian countertop, Vitrifrigo undercounter reefer, and optional Kenyon electric grill) and sprawling U-shaped lounge to port. Flip a dashboard switch and a giant sunroof—a cored, closed-molded part that insulates both thermally and acoustically—zoops smoothly open overhead. Invite more fresh air aboard by pulling back the immense side windows and swinging out the windshield walkthrough. And to complete the conversion to alfresco living, simply open the large bronze-tinted glass door in the after bulkhead. "Feels like we're outside, not inside," I told Stoeber.
The cockpit arrangement was equally cruise-worthy. Thanks to a rotating fold-down LG TV over the aforementioned wet bar and an extraordinary lounge setup that offers a choice of port or starboard for your boarding gate, it promises a level of leisure unparalleled this side of a beachy high-end cabana.
The lower deck's cozier by comparison. Accessed via a stairway, it proffers two ample staterooms—a master forward (with innerspring-outfitted queen berth and en suite shower-stall-equipped head) and a mid-cabin aft (with two singles and a head as well)—and a starboard-side galley and dinette area in between. Air-conditioning plenums are numerous, the decking underfoot is easy-to-keep-clean Amtico, and the finish on cabinetry, furniture, and other components is top notch. Even the interiors of the under-sole lockers are lined with soft, sound-absorbent fabric.
Regal's engineering cred was on display in the 46's engine room. Shortly after Stoeber hit the switch that raises the big cockpit hatch, I took up a comfortable stance between our two IPS units with the hatch's underside levitated well over my head. I saw plenty of savvy details. Much of the ancillary equipment was installed against the forward firewall, an acoustically insulated affair separated from our Volvo Penta D6-370 diesels by a spacious 18 inches or so. Wiring associated with the high-end Mastervolt 12/50-3 Chargemaster battery charger was schematically laid out and carefully loomed, as were the hoses serving our two Parker Racor fuel/water separators (each with a manual priming pump and a conveniently located fuel-shut-off valve for easy filter-element changes) and our Groco U-Lube oil-change system. Inwales were gelcoated white and surfaces underfoot were paved with a rubbery Novisorb material (www.noviconusa.com) with a traction-enhancing diamond-plate pattern.
The average top speed I measured in flat water was 33.3 knots—a solid velocity for a family-style sport cruiser like the 46. As is sometimes the case with vessels designed to accommodate pod-type powerplants, sightlines over the bow coming out of the hole were adumbrated for a few seconds, even with the Bennett trim tabs fully deployed. Once on plane, however, my lines of sight were superb all the way around. Moreover, thanks to a clever fold-down underfoot shelf at the helm, I found I could stand at an elevated level while driving and, with the sunroof retracted, poke my head well above the hardtop—a great feature for running at night or in conditions of limited visibility. Sound levels throughout the rpm register were exceptionally low, partly due to the aforementioned acoustically insulated firewall and partly to Volvo Penta's cushy, free-floating IPS engine mounts.
But it was the 46's dockside maneuverability that ultimately made my day. "Think I'll try the Low Speed button," I suggested as I eased the 46 into the little marina behind the Sanibel Resort & Spa after our sea trial, preparatory to docking stern-to in one of the slips. With a nod from Stoeber, I hit the little button on the binnacle control and proceeded to see how Volvo's sequential-type transmissions (see "A Groovy Refinement,") would affect handling via our IPS500's joystick. The results became apparent as soon as I started my pivot. There was not a hint of herky-jerkiness. No turbulence. Just smooth, quiet, seamless movement as I backed 'er down.
"Wow," I yelled out the window at Stoeber, who was slapping on a springline at the time. "Now this baby's a boat handler's boat!"
And indeed she is. Besides being a spiffy performer with an outdoorsy layout and oodles of wisely engineered details, Regal's new 46 Sport Coupe offers a level of close-quarters maneuvering finesse that'll do just about any boater proud.
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The NBA a better, more entertaining league than five years ago
This is a good time to embrace the NBA again.
It's not just a good time to embrace the return of the Sonics, or to build an arena with Chris Hansen footing 58 percent of the bill, or to make the Seattle sports scene whole. Those are all wonderful reasons to consider this a favorable situation for the city and its basketball fans, but here's an underrated and misconstrued benefit: You get to have the world's greatest basketball league back, and it comes during a time when the league is actually living up to that title.
Over the past year, as Hansen's plan to lure back the NBA became clear, I've rededicated myself to watching the NBA. Perhaps some of you have, too. The goal was to scrutinize the worth of the league five years after one of the ugliest relocations in pro sports history.
This is what I now know: The NBA is considerably better than the league that abandoned us five years ago. Some of the problems of NBA business still exist — look at what we might have to do to the Sacramento Kings for evidence — but the league isn't the financial disaster that it was before a new collective-bargaining agreement was reached in 2011.
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And in terms of quality of play and its entertainment value, the NBA is enjoying its best run in nearly 20 years.
Take a closer look. You'll find that some of the longstanding arguments against the NBA are outdated.
The game isn't as slow and boring and devoid of various styles of play anymore. The defending champion Miami Heat plays small ball and excels in transition. Even the San Antonio Spurs — the plodding ol' Spurs — score 104.2 points per game. There are big and bruising teams such as the Memphis Grizzlies and Utah Jazz, and there are teams defying gravity such as the Los Angeles Clippers. The game is more wide open than it used to be, and there's no single prototype that everyone copies.
It's still a superstar-driven league, but better overall teams are being built. The franchise players continue to run the NBA, and they've been teaming up to form super teams, but interestingly, the league is far more competitive than the days when Shaq and Kobe reigned. For all the Heat did to put LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh together, they're not miles ahead of the rest of the league like many thought they would be. And there are several teams, the Indiana Pacers and Denver Nuggets included, without a true superstar that are winning with depth.
The biggest change? This crop of stars is far more likable and trustworthy. Don't throw out the breathless and lazy thug label with these guys. James, the league's best player, is a responsible torchbearer who has never been in trouble and who tried in vain to play the villain role after he left Cleveland for Miami. He gave up, returned to being a fun-loving guy, and he's playing the best basketball of his career. Kobe Bryant has rebuilt his image. Kevin Durant is a basketball savant. Wade is a great league spokesman. Chris Paul, Blake Griffin, James Harden, Russell Westbrook, Kyrie Irving — they're all easy to root for. Dirk Nowitzki, Kevin Garnett, Tim Duncan — like Bryant, they're all future Hall of Famers still chasing one more championship.
Right now, the most polarizing player in the NBA is probably Dwight Howard because he forced his way out of Orlando and is having an awful, injury-plagued first season with the Los Angeles Lakers. He comes across as too whiny. He doesn't have the toughness of a classic Lakers center. All these things are true, but if he's the worst of your superstars, you have found Nirvana.
Is the NBA worth it? No doubt.
From an entertainment value, no doubt.
From a star-power perspective, no doubt.
And if you're still not convinced, there's this: commissioner David Stern, who will always be on your most-hated list, retires in roughly a year from now.
The league is evolving, out of its old funk and well into an era of stars who will force you to rewrite the list of the NBA's 50 greatest players. It's good basketball, and it's in the hands of elite players who aren't likely to bring shame to the game.
It's an ideal scenario to return to an abandoned city and start the process of winning back the fan base. That's part of why Hansen is doing everything he can to bring back the Sonics; it's a wise investment. And that's why Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson is fighting so valiantly to keep the Kings in his city.
In Seattle, we've already felt the sting of losing Durant to Oklahoma City. It's depressing to ponder what he would've meant to this city. His impact would've been Griffey-esque. Of course, there's nothing you can do about that now, except get back on the train under the right set of circumstances.
This is that time.
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Santa Rosa Shawl Crochet Pattern
I've always loved large crocheted shawls. When you're wrapped up in one, it feels like a special hug. The other advantage of large crocheted shawls is the versatility when it comes to wearing them. A while ago I saw a woman wearing a large crocheted shawl draped over one shoulder and fastened at the hip. It looked so elegant. This gave me the idea for making a large multi-purpose crocheted shawl. When it came to choosing which crochet stitch to use, I decided that an easy crochet shell stitch would look great. Once I had made the crocheted shawl, I knew it needed a border and so I came up with a simple crochet fan border to finish it off.
This crocheted shawl is sure to become a favorite… to wrap around your shoulders, knot in the front, drape over hips, fold into a scarf, pin ends on shoulder, etc. You can also make it any size you choose, by following the pattern rows.
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Pivot LES 29 Carbon Mountain Bike Frame - 2016 $0.00
As common as plaid, button-up shirts on 30 somethings, it's getting harder and harder for a new 29er to standout — especially with an ambitious and fresh 27.5-inch face stealing the limelight. Thankfully, Pivot is preventing 29er's midlife from the ubiquitous office job and a social life of mediocrity with its hardtail, LES 29 Carbon Mountain Bike Frame.
Aside from the flight-ready, jump-specific Point, the LES represents Pivot's first venture onto hardtail mountain bike territory. But, this is far from Pivot's first hula with big hoops and the almighty black fiber. Five years ago, the Mach 429 shook up squishies by mating 29er wheels with DW-Link suspension, and the Mach 5.7 has recently set a new benchmark for what is possible with carbon fiber.
What separates the 5.7 from the carbon masses is Pivot's exclusive hollow-box, high-compression internal molding technology — the same process used to create the LES' signature shapes. And those tasteful curves aren't like the false advertising of a corset. They're the result of extensive frame tuning in order to provide a sub 2.5lb chassis that accelerates with enthusiasm, yet filters body-fatiguing chatter.
Pivot's internal mold technology allows for greater compaction and smoother internal walls to produce a lighter, stronger, and highly optimized frame. The top tube and seatstays are flattened compared to the large down tube. This allows a leaf-spring-like-motion to dampen the LES' ride. This shape, however, is wider along the z-axis, so it won't flex side to side while sprinting.
Adding color to the ride-quality picture are stout chainstays that have been mated to a 92mm PressFit bottom bracket. This provides excellent response on a geared bike, but better yet, the increased strength also welcomes the demands of single speed riding. And yes, the LES can strip the shinny bits in favor of simplicity with the separately available, Swinger drops.
Making a single speed frame is fairly straight forward, however, there are some ugly gremlins that still torment designers and riders, and they can be compounded on convertible frames like the LES. Luckily, Pivot invested ample research and design in this department. Pivot's Swinger adjustable dropout system is a dutiful approach to the issue of brake interference and chain tension. The design swings around a pivot that's located in front of the upper post mount of the brake -- it's virtual on the non-disc side. The resulting slight arc allows tensioning of the chain with a negligible affect to the LES' geometry.
The system is indexed for simple setup, and it allows vertical-drop ease-of-use when it's time to swap wheels or change a flat. At its minimum setting, the Swinger tension system gives the LES 17.1-inch chainstays. Many manufacturers claim to be packing stubbies outback, but this is one of the shortest lengths that we've come across. That translates into a bike that's eager to pull up over obstacles, bunny hop, and swing around tight switchbacks. At the other end of the geometry playing field is a 69.5-degree head tube that breaks from the traditional steeper angles of twitchy-descending race bikes. Instead, the head tube is tapered for modern 29er suspension, and Pivot recommends a 100 to 120mm fork.
The Pivot LES 29 Carbon Mountain Bike Frame is available in four sizes from Small to X-Large and in the colors Matte Carbon/red, Matte Carbon/blue, and Solar Orange. It uses a 30.9mm seatpost, a direct-mount front derailleur, and a 12x142mm rear axle (included).
Please note that US Pivot dealers are prohibited from shipping Pivot bicycles outside of the United States and US territories.
- Carbon fiber hollow-box, high compression frame
- 12x142 rear axle
- Designed for use with a 100 to 120mm fork
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- Familiarity: I've used it several times
I am a hard tail guy so I can appreciate a really good one and Pivot does it about as good as they get. Stiff enough that it winds up quick even for a 29 er, but still rides very very smooth through the XC loops I did. I rode an X01 set up that was rock solid and even though I rode on some so/so easton wheels it still felt more than capable. I would recommend pairing with some stans or reynolds carbon wheels. If you have questions or want comparisons to others I've ridden or about full builds feel free to email me at firstname.lastname@example.com
Classy,fast and iconic!
Tried and true- one of the mtn bike classics. The kit calculator may not show all available options for a custom build and can be a bit tricky in configuring but if we have it on the site we can build it. Often times we have items not listed on the site as well. If you need help in configuring this bike feel free to contact me direct. Im always happy to oblige!
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- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
Pivot took a unique path when creating this. Most companies tend to have very aggressive steep head angles on their XC race bikes because this ensures a quick handling bike (Ex: Specialized, Felt = HA 71 Pivot HA 69.5). But Pivot managed to managed to make their 69.5 degree head angle hardtail into the perfect race bike. Short chainstays make the bike corner like a dream in tight corners and switchbacks despite the slack head angle.
Having such a slack head angle has plenty of upsides, like charging downhills. I found that the Les 29er handles high speed downhills better than any other XC race bike I've ridden to date. It also handles rough stuff better than most. Specifically, charging into rough stuff. I've been able to charge into gnarly rock gardens with more confidence than on my previous bike.
The only downside in my opinion is the weight. It's by no means a heavy bike, but it also isn't very competitive with light weight hardtails. I think this is because of the removeable/ replaceable dropouts. Had pivot went with a standard dropout this frame would have been a good deal lighter.
All in all a great bike though.
Top of the Line
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
I had never tried a Hardtail with a slack (69 Degree) head tube angle. I had always used steeper setups and so I was concerned about how tight it would feel. However all my concerns have disappeared. Putting the front wheel out just a little farther makes this bike go downhill like any full suspension xc bike. The rollover is incredible. It doesn't feel like a long bike in the corners though, the super short chain stays keep it feeling nimble. On the climbs it is stiff enough to feel that all your power is keeping the bike going forward and not flexing the frame. Long story short this bike rips.
Cream of the Crop
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
This is probably the best hard tail on the market. With the slacker head tube angle you are not forced into a race oriented cockpit, but a more relaxed geometry which provides additional confidence on the more technical descents. The Swinger Dropout systems that allows for single speed conversion really underscores the bike's versatility. From 100mi races to moonlight Wasatch Crest rides, I couldn't be more satisfied with the Les.
Hands down....best hardtail frame ever
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
I have purchased and built-up three frames from CC the last 12 months...jet9 rdo, Air9 carbon, and now my Pivot Les....this is hands down the best hardtail I have ever ridden. The frame finish is amazing and every detail has been accounted for. Laterally stiff and vertically compliant! It has more of a slacker feel than other hard tails I have ridden, yet still handles like a XC race machine....the harder I push it, the better the bike gets! The bike is just so balanced. Pivots will now be added to my stable...very impressed.
Would it be possible to set up a Rohloff Speedhub on this frame? If so, would I be able to use a carbon belt rather than a chain?
That could be a great setup, but the rear triangle needs a split for installing a belt, and the Rohloff Speedhub needs a quick release frame, not a thru axle model.
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- Familiarity: I've used it several times
This is the second bike i've gotten from CC and their service has been great both times. The Pivot LES 29 is a sweet bike and they did a nice job on the build.
Thanks for sharing and great bike!
Is there routing for a dropper post on...
Is there routing for a dropper post on this frame? Can you plug in a Reverb?
There is no specific routing for a dropper post on this frame. Not too many people install droppers on hardtail frames but it can be done by trying to zip-tie the cable housing under the top tube where the brake line runs (not recommended though).


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ST. LOUIS (AP) - Nearly three months since the St. Louis Rams lost their defensive coordinator, there's seemingly no hurry for coach Jeff Fisher to define roles among the handful capable of filling the void.
Fisher believes if the game plan is sound, it doesn't matter who makes the calls.
So far, the defensive job has been handled at various times by assistant head coach Dave McGinnis, secondary coach Chuck Cecil and linebackers coach Blake Williams, the son of suspended Gregg Williams, exiled indefinitely for his role in the Saints bounty scandal.
Linebacker James Laurinaitis said Thursday that he wouldn't be surprised if the Rams go the entire season without having one man responsible for game-day play-calling.
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For the time being, Royals starters Gil Meche and Brian Bannister will be sidelined with sore right shoulders. Both seem to be suffering from fatigue and tiredness, leaving their return to the starting rotation to be not far off, but undetermined at this point. Taking Meche's spot tonight in the rotation against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim will be reliever Robinson Tejeda (RHP, 1-1, 4.07). Manager Trey Hillman thinks Tejeda should rise to the occasion tonight. "We'll see what he can do, if he maintains his stuff, is effective in his delivery, and efficient with his pitch counts it should be a favorable night for us. There will be no pitch count for him tonight, we don't want to put any more added pressure on him then there already is," Hillman stated.
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Mechanical engineering is the most versatile of all engineering programs. Mechanical engineers pursue careers in a wide variety of industries, research laboratories, educational activities, and government agencies. Mechanical engineering graduates can become involved in research, design, and management in industries such as aerospace, automotive, energy conservation, precision engineering, railroad, heavy machinery, manufacturing, food/forest products, textiles, paper, consumer appliances, robotics, power plants, electronics, computer automation, agriculture, heating and air-conditioning, construction, transportation, and mining. A significant number of mechanical engineering graduates use mechanical engineering as the foundation for careers in business administration, law, medicine, and other professions. Many graduates are also accepted for advanced study in mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, medicine, law, business administration, and dentistry.
The engineering graphics program is part of the mechanical engineering department. Engineers use technical drawing to communicate and document their ideas. Students in all the engineering disciplines who want to communicate in the graphical language are encouraged to study engineering graphics. Engineering graphics facilities are on the second floor of Hardaway Hall and include modern facilities for computer-aided drafting and design (CAD) lab.
Taking the Fundamentals of Engineering examination is a departmental requirement for graduation.
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Members of the next generation of mechanical engineers are being equipped to meet the technological challenges of the profession. Out of a commitment to continuously improve the undergraduate curriculum for the mechanical engineering program, the faculty of the Department of Mechanical Engineering has adopted several educational objectives. All mechanical engineering graduates are expected to
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- be able to design and conduct experiments and other hands-on experiences, as well as statistically analyze and interpret data to connect classroom learning to real-world uncertainty and ambiguity
- be able to apply the design process, knowledge of manufacturing processes, and multidisciplinary teamwork to facilitate the realization of cost-effective and realistic products and processes
Manufacturing engineering certificate program. The manufacturing engineering certificate program is available to undergraduate mechanical engineering students; most certificate program courses are taken concurrently with courses required for the bachelor's degree. The certificate program restricts elective courses in the B.S. curriculum and increases the total number of semester hours the student will complete. A student who completes all the requirements of the certificate program receives the B.S.M.E. degree and a manufacturing engineering certificate indicating that he or she has completed the additional requirements. In addition, the student's transcript indicates that the student has completed the requirements for the certificate program. The manufacturing engineering certificate program is excellent preparation for the newly developed graduate program in this area. Students interested in the program should see their advisors for specific details and program requirements.
Design Clinic Laboratory. This laboratory consists of a design library, conference space, TV tape and AV equipment, and a presentation area for Design Clinic Industrial Project activities.
Mechanical Engineering Computer Laboratory. This facility is for general use by undergraduate and graduate students in mechanical engineering and complements the facilities provided by the College of Engineering. Departmental funds are used to maintain high quality PCs in this lab, and the computers are fully equipped with up-to-date software.
Instrumentation Laboratories. These labs provide a variety of experimental equipment and instruments to support the teaching of basic instrumentation for mechanical systems and thermal fluid systems.
Internal Combustion Engines Laboratory. This laboratory consists of 7 engine test stands, optical access engines, emissions analysis instruments, and a numerical modeling facility. The lab allows experimental and numerical studies of internal flow and combustion and performance, emissions, and modeling of internal combustion engines and their accessories using latest technologies.
Combustion and Reactive Flow Laboratory. This teaching and research laboratory contains a holographic interferometer, a high-speed imaging system, a laser-induced fluorescence system, and a particle image velocimetry system. The laboratory supports research on topics such as microgravity combustion, reactive turbulent flows, propulsion, and internal combustion engine applications.
Integrated Manufacturing Laboratory. This laboratory is used to develop process modeling, simulation (FEM), and optimization for manufacturing. Mechanical behavior of materials is investigated. In addition, sensor-based intelligent monitoring and controlled systems as well as concurrent simulation-based design and manufacturing software are developed. The laboratory is equipped with several CNC machining centers, high performance computers, and related software packages. See http://www.eng.ua.edu/~yguo for more information.
Alabama Institute for Manufacturing Excellence Laboratories. Faculty in mechanical engineering routinely utilize the advanced manufacturing facilities located in this new University interdisciplinary center.
Special Projects Laboratory. This laboratory has individual work spaces that provide electrical and computer facilities to support both research and instructional projects of limited duration.
Numerical Modeling Laboratory. This lab features high-performance workstations with expanded storage and various I/O devices for efficient modeling of fluids and transport phenomena.
HVAC Laboratory. This laboratory includes a variety of ground-source heat-pump systems. The lab also has ground heat exchanger and psychrometric testing areas, fan and pump/motor test stands, and a variety of alternative energy equipment.
Robotics and Automation Laboratory. This laboratory supports instrumentation and research in the areas of robotics, imaging systems, computer-mechanical interfacing, control systems, and computer-integrated manufacturing.
Biomechanics Laboratory. This laboratory contains work space for design and construction of a variety of devices. Computer facilities in the lab are equipped with software for both lumped-mass and finite element modeling of the human body.
Machining Research Laboratory. This laboratory contains basic machine tools such as milling machines, lathes, drill presses, and a 10-hp CNC turning center. The laboratory supports research on machining areas (e.g. machining of advanced materials for process development, modeling, and optimization). The laboratory also supports teaching of introduction to manufacturing processes.
Metrology Laboratory. This laboratory contains metrology instruments, including a Leitz measuring microscope, a Brown & Sharpe Coordinate Measuring Machine, and other gages. The laboratory supports research on metrology-related issues in manufacturing such as precision and surface finish. The laboratory also supports teaching needs on fundamental metrology in manufacturing.
Vibrations and Acoustics Laboratory. This teaching and research laboratory features an array of computational and state-of-the-art experimental capabilities for studying the dynamics, vibrations, acoustics, and sound quality characteristics of mechanical systems applied in a variety of automotive, aerospace, naval, and consumer product applications. Available instrumentation includes a portable measurement system, a reconfigurable multichannel measurement system, a rotational laser vibrometer, and a scanning laser vibrometer system.
Research. Department of Mechanical Engineering faculty members have research records in internal combustion engines, energy conversion and conservation, combustion, heat transfer, materials in design and failure analysis, compressible and incompressible fluid flow, dynamics, vibrations, acoustics, stress analysis, engineering design, computer utilization in engineering problem solving, heating, air-conditioning, ventilation, precision engineering, manufacturing, numerical modeling, and control applications.
Graduate programs. Programs are offered leading to the degrees of master of science in engineering, master of science in mechanical engineering, and doctor of philosophy. Please refer to the University of Alabama graduate catalog for details of these programs.
Interim term courses. Humanities and social science courses taken during the Interim term may be counted toward the requirements for a B.S. degree in mechanical engineering. However, Interim courses can be used to fulfill mechanical engineering or technical elective requirements only if the specific courses have been approved in advance of registration by the Department of Mechanical Engineering.
|First Semester
|CH 101 General Chemistry I (N)
|DR 100 Technical Sketching for Engineers
|EC 110 Principles of Microeconomics (SB)
|EN 101 English Composition I (FC)
|GES 131 Foundations of Engineering I
|MATH 125 Calculus I (MA)
|Second Semester
|DR 133 2D AutoCAD for Engineers
|EN 102 English Composition II (FC)
|GES 132 Foundations of Engineering II
|MATH 126 Calculus II (MA)
|PH 105 Physics with Calculus I (N)
|First Semester
|AEM 201 Statics
|MATH 227 Calculus III (MA)
|ME 215 Thermodynamics I
|PH 106 Physics with Calculus II (N)
|Approved mathematics or science elective
|Second Semester
|AEM 250 Mechanics of Materials I
|AEM 251 Mechanics of Materials Laboratory
|AEM 264 Dynamics
|MATH 238 Applied Differential Equations I (MA)
|ME 305 Thermodynamics I
|MTE 271 Engineering Materials: Structure and Properties
|First Semester
|AEM 311 Fluid Mechanics
|ECE 320 Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering
|ME 283 Modern Manufacturing Laboratory
|ME 309 Heat Transfer
|ME 383 Modern Manufacturing Practices
|ME 349 Engineering Analysis (C)
|Second Semester
|ME 350 Static Machine Components
|ME 360 Control and Instrumentation Components (W)
|ME 372 Dynamic Systems (C)
|Approved mechanical engineering elective1
|Humanities (HU), literature (L), or fine arts (FA) elective or
history (HI) and/or social and behavioral sciences (SB) elective2
|First Semester
|ME 415 Energy Systems Design
|or ME 407 Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning
|ME 450 Dynamic Machine Components
|ME 460 Thermal Systems Instrumentation (W)
|ME 489 Mechanical Engineering Design I
|Humanities (HU), literature (L), or fine arts (FA) elective and/or
history (HI) or social and behavioral sciences (SB) elective2
|17 or 18
|Second Semester
|ME 490 Mechanical Engineering Design II
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|Approved mechanical engineering elective1
|Humanities (HU), literature (L), or fine arts (FA) elective and/or
history (HI) or social and behavioral sciences (SB) elective2
|Total: 127 or 128 hours
2All engineering students are required to take 9 hours of humanities and 9 hours of social and behavioral sciences. At least 6 hours must be from a single program.
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really adorable and awesome!
that is just the cutest thing ever...gorgeous work Eric!
So marvelous! I feel like a girl waiting for a wonderful story just looking at it.
Sheer delight!
Holy $h*t. This is so amazingly adorable that I just swore.
fabulous work Eric!! love it ♥♥
Darlin' baer_liscious!
bear_liscious* German that I am! LOL
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Thank you so much Pame, Garima, Spoken in Red, Peter, Natalie, brenda, Viviana, Manu, Morgan, Megstuff, Skye, Tummeow, Richard, Marianna, and farah! :)
Totally gorgeous, Eric! Did you use some collage elements for the scarf and wool hats? Looks GREAT!
Hi Judith! Yes, I did, and thank you! :)
Thanks so much Klara!
Amazing work, Eric! Love the attention to detail!
LOVE THIS, MAN!!! Wonderfully done!
Fab...Love this
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Wonderful work!
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Wonderful Eric! So sweet it warms the heart.
Really love this :)
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Amazing Eric!
Wonderful. I would really enjoy watching your process.
Do you have any "in progress" shots of your work?
Do you have any "in progress" shots of your work?
Thanks so much Cordula, Ben, Shane, micklyn, Terry, Paula, Marine Loup, Trudi, gwenola, Joe, Chalermphol, JUSTART, sheribobbins, Angelo, Exit Man, Rachel, Kris, Monica, Mary, Oh.thatlindseybaker, and Trevor!
@Mary: I don't have any process videos or anything like that but I sometimes post the original drawings on my Instagram. :)
@Mary: I don't have any process videos or anything like that but I sometimes post the original drawings on my Instagram. :)
sweet and beautiful!
This just melted my heart! Beautiful piece of work Eric! Your work always touches people's hearts. Congrats on being featured on the first page as well :)
First Class! Congratulations to you, Eric!***
Oh wow - this is so extraordinary cute! Love it!
.... and the pillow is wonderful!
Awesome!!! ;)
Wow, thanks for the wonderful comments Jacqueline, Katayoon Photography, Yasmina, CrismanArt, Monika, and dogooder!
brilliant, so cute
Really cute
Thanks so much Migar, Jessica, Mareike, Antepara, and Sofia!
thumbs up!
I like your graphic work, it's great and unique in a field where many usually overlap and copy each other, but this is lovely, keep it up :)
really beautiful work Eric!
made me smile so lovely eric
Thanks so much PAUL, Joanna, Olivia, and catspaws!
fantastic work. love this moment!
amazing ^__^
This is adorable! Makes a great christmas card :)
too adorable :)
Outstanding! ;)
Amazing work! Great one~
Thank you so much Steffi, Julia, Sumi, Animal, Lidija, HLMM, and EbiEmporium!
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simply perfect !
I'm not sure I would want to be that close to a bear, but this is still adorable!
It would make a fab xmas card, I can't see it as a card. Shame, cos its lovely.
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So rad!!!
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Absolutely adorable.
So cute! ^^
adorable image
strong works, remarkable style, beautiful technique, great touch for color palettes
Your art is beautiful!
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stunning piece! great work
Thank you kindly, everyone!
Beautiful work you have created.
Hi I promoted you would you promote me also?
Nice work! I like it!
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Don't mean to sound like a jerk, but after 18 years you haven't researched the unit?
Well after 18 yrs my friend and I drew col. unit 61 1st rifle tags.I am new to the forum,just learning how it works.I have hunted in col. many times on wilderness backpack hunts but never near 61.If any members would be kind enough to share info it would be greatly appreciated .Thank You Yooper Bob
Don't mean to sound like a jerk, but after 18 years you haven't researched the unit?
I plan to draw the muzzleloader tag in Unit 61 in a couple years. The advice I keep hearing is there are elk literally everywhere on that unit. I would just call the biologist and get a few areas pinned down. Also if you are willing to spend $100 and get a membership with Huntin Fool, they will send you a list of members who have drawn the unit. I would bet you would get 20 or more names on that list, as I have seen many members that have drawn that unit.
A lot of guys, including me, apply in multiple states for multiple species, only applying for premium tags. Many of these tags we will never draw in our lifetime. Some of these tags take 15 to 20 years and we will hunt the unit one time during our lifetime. I apply for around 40 different hunts each year, and it would be nearly impossible to have thoroughly researched each of these units to the point I am ready to pack up the truck and head out on the hunt, so I understand why Yooper Bob is asking for help. Personally, I hunt a new area, out of state, virtually every year and am successful 85%+ of the time on premium tags. I do the basic research on the front end (trophy quality, success, public access, terrain type, style of hunt it will require) but then after I draw I have to do the more detailed research (drainage will I hunt, where I will camp, access points, etc). This type of research after the draw can be done quite effectively on premium limited entry hunts. A big reason for that is most guys realize they will never hunt the unit again and are quite wiling to share what they learned. Had I hunted Unit 61 for elk, I would certainly share detailed information in a private message, or a phone call with one guy each season.
Another thing that could be a factor in not having researched the unit...a lot of guys who are in that 16-20 point range have been applying for Unit 201, 2 and 10, and realize they have many many more years to draw in the NW corner due to point creep, so they are electing to draw Unit 61. I have 21 points after this year, and I am seriously thinking of using them on a Unit 61 muzzleloader tag for that reason.
Yooper Bob...one thing I might suggest...pick a couple good hunting forums and post occasionally on them, and build a relationship with the other members. Often forum members have a hard time when someone comes on and in their very first post asks about hunting a unit they just drew. On the other hand if you have built a rapport, members are far more willing to share info.
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Just a little pet peeve of mine. Joining a forum, and have your 1st post asking where to hunt is not going to get an answer from me. In 60 years of hunting I have never asked for advice on where to hunt. I consider that part of hunting, and I don't want someone else doing it for me. This is including when I came to Colorado when I lived in another state.
Sorry, it's just how I feel. I tried not to be rude, but I find it impossible to not say something. The devil makes me do it.
I think talking to people that have been there IS researching a unit. I have helped, and been helped. I don't mind helping somebody out, if I kind of get to know them. I think UH's last paragraph is well said. I also happen to agree with OH, that asking for advice in a first post is a bit bold.
To the OP, I am sorry, but I can't help you with that unit. I haven't been there. Welcome to EF, and stick around a while.
Thank you Umpqua Hunter everything you said was correct,I was saving points for unit 2,even hunted mule deer there to scout but at 65 may never draw.Of course I have been researched 61 my friend hunted there 4yrs ago and gave me good info.I talked to Brad Banulis at D.O.W and got more info.I know something but not everything,my research wont stop until I am actually hunting.I have hunted the west for years and always do my own applications ,research,and hunting
I would be happy to point you in the right direction. My wife drew a tag a while ago and we had a great hunt. You almost have to have ATV's to access some parts of the unit, with well established trails closed to full size vehicles. Drop me a note and I'll get more specific.
Thank You llp for your help offer,I sent you a P.M. Umpqua Hunter if you want info on 61 let me know,after I hunt I can give you the latest.


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