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TNT NV to 'de-merge' Express and Mail units
December 03, 2010
Netherlands-based TNT NV, a provider of mail and couriers services and the fourth largest global parcel operator, said it plans to "demerge" operations by separating its Express and Mail operations into two independent companies.
Company officials said that the main reasons for an internal separation, which will take effect on January 1, 2011, are the increasingly divergent strategic profiles of the two units and the limited existing synergies between them.
As a result of this initiative, TNT NV will demerge Express and only focus on Mail activities, and will retain a 29.9 percent financial stake to cover separation agreements, which will be returned to shareholders as soon as possible, according to the company. And the demerger will be voted on by TNT shareholders next May.
The company also said that TNT NV CEO Peter Bakker will stay on board in his position until the demerger is complete and will subsequently resign thereafter. A Wall Street Journal report said that Bakker has been criticized by observers for being too slow to separate the company's mail and express operations.
"Mail is faced with a continuously declining mail market in the Netherlands and has to focus on sustaining solid cash flows and operational efficiency," said the officials. "Express' priorities are to grow its existing strong European networks, to continue to grow the intercontinental business from and to Europe into adjacent markets and to secure contributions from its existing strong positions in China, South America, and India."
Earlier this year, various media reports suggested that TNT was considering spinning off its Mail business by the end of 2010, although with this week's news the opposite has happened.
CEO Bakker said in an April Financial Times report that partnerships could be one way of strengthening the Mail business or make it a part of European mail consolidation by potentially joining forces with competitors or consider a separate listing for the Mail business.
At this time, industry analysts floated the idea that industry bellwethers UPS or FedEx could make a play for TNT's Mail business, given the geographical strengths and weaknesses of each company.
A research note from Stifel Nicolaus analyst David Ross said that FedEx commented at its recent analyst meeting that it has plenty of organic growth ahead in Europe and internationally and making a large purchase in their view is unnecessary. But Ross pointed out that "FedEx has the smallest market share of the big 4 [global parcel operators] and would benefit the most from the improved coverage."
Ross also explained that UPS has denied interest in acquiring TNT's Express business recently, adding that UPS already has a very strong European footprint—with roughly 50 percent of its International Package business Europe-related—and he noted that because of that fact it would make even less strategic sense for UPS to acquire TNT.
"I would say it is a mistake for either UPS or FedEx to buy [TNT]," said Jerry Hempstead, principal of Hempstead Consulting. "It would just be the same mistake DHL made when they acquired Airborne. But UPS and FedEx are in this express and ground space already, and I can just see them not being able to resist the urge to get their brand on everything and forget why they are in business in the first place. And I can't see the European Union letting DPWN-DHL buy TNT, because it then creates more of a monopoly in Europe."
What's more, Hempstead said DHL may not be inclined to make another major acquisition in the express space after the major losses it incurred in the U.S. with Airborne. He said that they are only now seeing their financials return to normal, coupled with FedEx and UPS emerging as the beneficiaries of taking Airborne out of the game.
Doug Caldwell, president of ParcelResearch, said TNT likely found it easier to sell off Express than to sell off its Mail division.
"Potential purchase buyers of the Express division, which obviously include FedEx and UPS, are not going to want the Mail division as it is a very different business model at this point," said Caldwell. "It makes sense to separate these two companies. As far as changes to Express, it is not likely there will be many in the short-term, and I don't think shippers will see a lot of changes as a result of this announcement."
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Setting Up a Paint Spray Gun - There's A Pattern Developing HereWritten by Chris Shelton on October 1, 2011 A quick-and-easy way to set up a spray gun
Paint is likely one of the most intimidating things consistent among all corners of the automotive world. It requires heaps of laborious preparation and the materials cost a ton, and that's nothing to say of the mysterious device required to apply the stuff. I've yet to see a paint gun that so much as indicates the functions of its various knobs. There's a sort of medieval appeal to the whole process; just as the ability to draw the sword from the stone confirmed the true king of England, somehow the ability to make sense of a gun's knobs is innate to only those ordained to be painters.
Fortunately that's just plain bull. Paint gun setup is not just within anyone's abilities, it's easy. What follows is one person's setup technique.
We say one person's because no two painters will exactly agree how to set up a gun. In fact, the method our pal Sam Ferguson presented is likely to infuriate other painters. Some painters are that way, you know.
But according to Ferguson this technique is a pretty foolproof method to set up nearly any gun for nearly any application. More than endorse it, he lives by it; Ferguson paints professionally.
First, a few things. He's an Iwata man but most of us laypeople can't justify the expensive equipment he uses. So we had him show us his technique on the Eastwood gun we reviewed in the Aug. '11 "Workshop." Not that it matters, really; he maintains that every gun he's used responds to this technique. In fact he said that he learned this technique when he began painting. And that was with older, high-pressure guns.
And we don't want to hear about him not using a respirator. It's because he didn't need to this time; we conducted this exercise with Auto Air Color's non-toxic water-based paint. Were he to shoot conventional paint he'd don a paint suit, respirator, gloves, and so forth. And so should you; isocyanate in modern paint won't just get you high; it'll make you nearer your god to thou, so to speak.
What follows isn't enough to make one a good painter; however, it's a good first step. And while it won't match every other method out there, it does in fact work as I witnessed. Follow it, and there's no reason it won't work for you too.
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The air control valve (upper, blue knob) governs the air pressure to the gun. The external regulator (below) does the same thing but offers finer adjustment and makes accurate documentation possible.Ferguson recommends holding the gun so the cap is roughly 8 inches away from the subject. He recommends pulling the trigger fully in one smooth, fluid motion. Pull too quickly and the pattern won't develop; pull too slowly and the pattern will likely load up and possibly run.If using an external regulator Ferguson says to open the gun's air-control valve all the way (blue knob from last step) and set the regulator pressure at roughly 50 psi. Bear in mind that the pressure rating on the spray cap refers to the pressure at the cap, which is considerably less than the inlet pressure.If not using an external regulator, Ferguson says to close the gun's air-control valve lightly and open it two-and-a-half turns. Again, this is simply a baseline setting. Additionally, he recommends setting the regulator on the compressor to no more than about 60 psi.A pattern should apply paint consistently over an 8-inch-long span in Ferguson's estimation. He maintains the pattern should cover fully at the center and taper smoothly in both width and density toward the ends. Incidentally the gun achieved this pattern with Ferguson's baseline settings (pattern- and fluid-control knobs open fully and the air-control valve opens two-and-a-half turns).Ferguson reduced the air inlet pressure to show how the gun sprays with insufficient air inlet pressure. Even though he maintained his 8-inch working distance the pattern shrank to about 4 inches long. As the paint can't atomize properly at these low pressure settings it will also transfer in fat globules rather than in a fine mist. Increase the pressure to achieve the correct pattern.The fluid-control knob is nothing more than a trigger stop. Turning it clockwise simply prevents the trigger from opening fully. Until now we've left it fully open to make the largest pattern possible.Excessive air inlet pressure will create a pattern longer than 8 inches despite the same ideal 8-inch operating distance. It can also apply too much paint, which may readily run. Very excessive pressure can also generate a dumbbell-shaped spray pattern like this. Reduce the air-inlet pressure to achieve the correct pattern.
Holding the gun too far away from the subject will also increase the pattern size. His hand obscures part of the pattern but it's visibly longer than the 8-inch-long pattern he achieved earlier. Excessive operating distance also results in a "dry" spray, the prime culprit for dull or orange-peel surface finish.The fan-control valve (above the fluid-control knob) alters the length of the pattern but not its width. Turning it clockwise turns the longish, tapered pattern into a shorter, round one. Ferguson maintains the fan-control valve has great utility when painting very small parts or complicated shapes.

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Author of Ed Engoron's Choclatique, Running Press, 2011
Over 362 billion Oreo cookies have been sold since they were first introduced in 1912, making Oreo the best selling cookie of the 20th century. It is found on store shelves in the cookie aisle of super-markets, but it is also an important ingredient for ice creams, cheesecakes, pies, cakes, puddings, doughnuts and even the McDonald's McFlurry, Dairy Queen's Blizzard and the Domino's Oreo Pizza. Oreos are even battered and deep fried at carnivals and county fairs.
But where did the Oreo get its moniker? A few years back, a TV-spot for the Got Milk? campaign showed a clever false etymology for the Oreo name. Some think Oreo comes from the Greek root for appetizing as in orexin or orexigenic (appetite stimulating) or anorexic (loss of appetite). There are other theories pointing to the origin of the name 'Oreo', including derivations from the French word 'Or', meaning gold (as early packaging was gold), or the Greek word 'Oros', meaning mountain or hill (as the original Oreo was mound shaped) or even the Greek word 'Oreo', meaning beautiful or nice. Wow, who would have thought that the Nabisco marketers would have gone back to Greek mythology for the name of something so all-American?
But as American as the Oreo is, it has also been introduced around the world. Oreo cookies were introduced to Chinese consumers in 1996 and sales gradually grew into the fast-growing Chinese biscuit. In 2006 the Oreo cookie became the best-selling biscuit in the People's Republic of China, after altering its recipe to have a lower sugar content to suit local tastes. In 2004, Norway started selling Oreo cookies. It was welcomed by consumers, and is the top-selling cookie to young people. In 2005, the Norwegians stopped the importation of Oreos and started to make them in country.
In May 2008, Oreo cookies were repackaged and relaunched in the UK in the more popular British tube design with a multi-million pound advertising campaign centered on the catchphrase Twist, Lick and Dunk. Canadian Oreos contain coconut oil, giving them a different taste from the American counterpart. In 2011 Oreos hit Polish, Croatian and Indian markets.
Aside from good old regular cookies, Oreos have been produced in many different varieties since they were first introduced. This includes Mini, Double Stuf, Triple StufBerry Burst, Blizzard Crème, Golden (vanilla wafers), Fudgees, WaferStix, Chocolate Crème, Big Stuff, Double Delight, Cool Mint Creme, Peanut Butter Crème, Banana Split Crème, Fudge Covered, 100 Calorie Pack, Sugar-Free, Reduced Fat, Vend Pack and Dulce de Leche Oreos sold in Chile and Argentina. There are also special limited edition Halloween and Christmas Double Stuf Oreo cookies produced with colored frosting depicting the current holiday.
In 1990, comedian Weird Al" Yankovic wrote a tribute to the Oreo titled "The White Stuff," a parody of the New Kids on the Block single 'You Got It (The Right Stuff)'. The song focuses on the virtues of the crème filling inside an Oreo. That same year songwriter Lonnie Mack wrote a song titled "Oreo Cookie Blues" from his album Strike Like Lightning. The song is focused on how much Lonnie loves his Oreo cookies. In 2010, country singer Abi Lester recorded "Flaming Red," a song on her She Dreams album, in which she sings about eating a whole box of Oreos in bed.
While I don't think I can out-write "Weird Al" or out-sing Abi, I don't think either one can hold a candle to my Screaming-Easy Oreo Cookie Chocolate Truffles. The recipe uses Choclatique Chocolate Chips for coating a center filling made from, you guessed it, Oreo cookies.


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1941 Willys Pickup Steering System Setup - Turning PointWritten by on January 1, 2010 Setting Up The Steering System For The California Hauler
One of the project trucks here at Custom Classic Trucks that we've recently inherited from our now-defunct sister publication Kit Car is Eric Geisert's California Hauler '41 Willys pickup. I've been helping Eric sort out a number of items on the project including mounting the Smeding-built small-block Ford drivetrain as well as mounting the cab and related components. The foundation of the Willys is an '82-95 S-10 chassis that has been modified to accept the Ford drivetrain and Willys' fiberglass body and fenders. The stock GM suspension was kept intact but the stock S-10 steering box and cross-steer components proved to be too cumbersome for the new setup and were deleted in favor of a new steering system.
Enter Unisteer Performance Products and their rack-and-pinion retrofit kit available for the aforementioned S-10 family. It consists of a new manual rack-and-pinion as well as the necessary universal joints, available in a number of configurations, to mate it to any aftermarket steering column. For that end, we opted to go with a LimeWorks Hot Rod steering column in raw stainless steel to mate to the Unisteer rack. We figured out the length we'd need for the Willys' column and gave the measurements to LimeWorks while the column drop and floor mount requirements were handed over to Borgeson Universal. With parts in hand, we set out mating the components together to provide a bulletproof combination that will work flawlessly while maintaining an early hot rod vibe that will complement the rest of the build.
As a one-off setup, our steering system is most likely more complex than what most builders will be confronted by. But with the rise in availability of custom rack-and-pinion units designed to replace stock side-steer boxes and the popularity of retrofitting stock columns with tilt versions, we thought this how-to example would solve a number of questions the first time steerer-setter-upper would confront.
With the help of the aftermarket industry, we tore off with parts in hand and within an afternoon had the steering in the Willys dialed in, allowing us to move it about the shop with ease. It not only freed us from the confines of the stock S-10 box, which would have contributed to a myriad of problems due to the small-block Ford engine choice, but it also gave the Willys the improved steering characteristics related to a modern rack-and-pinion design. Take a look, take notes, and let us know how your steering relegations in your custom or classic truck take shape.
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Once the angle of the steering column is determined, the first step is to drill a 13/4-inch hole in the firewall of the cab. This serves as the lower mounting point for the column and where it will exit cab.We used a portion of 13/4-inch tubing as a column mock-up to find the angle desired before drilling the hole in the firewall and to determine the amount of column drop desired. From there, we took a measurement to find the length of column we needed.LimeWorks fabricated a 13/4x221/2-inch stainless steel Hot Rod steering column to suit our custom needs. A mock-up steering wheel is in place for the time being.The business end of the steering column juts out from the firewall just enough to mate to a 3/4-36 U-joint. Note the clearance machined into the shaft; more on that in a bit....and since we're going to drop in a small-block Ford V-8, the stock steering box and related bits will need to be removed.
Since we're utilizing a three U-joint setup, it's a matter of careful measuring along with a bit of know-how to get the first length of DD shaft cut to the correct length. Here, the clearance for the pinch bolt is being machined into the curved edge of the DD shaft.This is where the machined area comes into play. The pinch bolt of the U-joint slides through the machined area and once fastened, locks the shaft into place, ensuring that the shaft cannot slide out.Here's the shaft mated to the column-side U-joint. Note the relation of the shaft to the U-joint. It should be flush with the inside edge to allow the U-joint to articulate without hindrance.One of the requirements of a three-joint system is the use of a support bearing. This prevents the steering system from binding and supports the upper shaft just before the middle U-joint.
Once the upper shaft is trimmed to where it's in line with the rack U-joint, a 3/4DDx3/4DD U-joint is installed and the distance is measured between the two......before a corresponding length of 3/4DD shaft is cut to fit and machined for the U-joint pinch bolts.Here's what the steering system looks like with everything installed and snugged up. It clears the headers with plenty of room for removal and is free of any joint bind.


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Cyclone Fan Fest Kickstarts a New Season
AMES, Iowa –For the second straight year, Hilton Coliseum was the site for the ever-popular Cyclone Fan Fest Sunday afternoon. And to nobody's surprise, the annual event drew a huge crowd of Cyclone fans, as the Iowa State Athletics Department officially kickstarted the 2013-14 athletics season.
There is no doubt the Fan Fest has become one of the more anticipated events of the school year. Not only does it signify the excitement of the start of a new season, but more importantly, it allows fans of all ages the chance to meet their favorite players from the various sport teams.
An estimated total of over 6,000 fans showed up this afternoon, and Associate Athletics Director for Marketing Mary Pink was very pleased with the turnout.
"The first time we hosted this event we thought if we had 2,000 people here we would be excited," Pink said. "Every year it continues to grow and become a bigger event. I am so impressed with our fanbase and how they show up for everything."
Pink also noted the importance of having quality coaches who appreciate the fan support to make this event so successful.
"Our coaches and student-athletes all embrace being accessible to our fans," Pink added. "Just watching some of the sessions we had today and seeing our players and coaches talk to the fans is so refreshing."
Inflatables, interactive games and autograph sessions were the primary attractions at Fan Fest, especially the lines to meet the successful and popular head coaches of the ISU Athletics Department. Iowa State head men's basketball coach Fred Hoiberg is one of those popular head coaches. He always enjoys Fan Fest.
"I've said it many times that there isn't a more passionate fanbase in the country," said The Mayor. "You truly understand the power of Cyclone Nation when you come to an event like this."


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|JV golf season coming to an end
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Holyoke JV golfers teed off at the last home tournament of the season as they hosted the Holyoke Invite Thursday, Sept. 12.
Thirteen Dragon golfers competed in the tournament that included teams from Sterling, Yuma, Brush, Burlington and Fort Morgan.
Wyatt Bishop shot a team-best 95 in the tournament. Devin Wilber and Daniel Swisher each posted scores under 100 as each carded a 99 on the day.
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Sardinians in Central Israel? The Excavator of El-Ahwat Makes His Final Case
THE UNPRECEDENTED INTERCONNECTIVITY in the Late Bronze Age (LBA) Eastern Mediterranean has been the subject of a great deal of study in recent years. Colloquia, conferences, articles, and monographs have dealt in depth with the diplomacy, balance of power, and widespread trade that marked this period and the migrations and collapses that marked the transition to the Early Iron Age. However, if one archaeologist's interpretation | Read More »


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Obama clinched re-election, here's a fun look at who's on the winning and losing sides of history
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Bush-era tax cuts
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Health insurance companies
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The UWAA scholarship program benefits students through four year awards to incoming freshmen and one year awards to upperclassmen. Over $150,000 is disbursed annually through this donor-funded program to approximately 100 students. Numerous scholarships are available; even out of state students are eligible for certain awards. Scholarship Club members make the UWAA awards possible. Named scholarships are funded by specific donors. The association also coordinates several named scholarships and license plate program awards. Click here to see details for the scholarships available.
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text: By Benjamin WelchNebraska News Service Here comes the river's rising tide. The Nebraska Department of Natural Resources and five Natural Resource Districts are making headway in bringing Platte River stream flow back to its 1997 levels. If the Platte Basin Water Management Action Initiative's goals are met, farmers will be less likely to face restrictions on using groundwater for irrigation. "It's really preventing more intrusive actions that NRDs or the state would have to take to limit farmers'abilities to irrigate," said John Thorburn, the general manager for the Tri-Basin NRD in Holdrege. "We, by doing these projects, are acting on behalf of our constituents–our farmers –so they don't have to take individual responsibility. It's economically beneficial to do these projects and avoid regulation that would have more widespread impact." The Department of Natural Resources in cooperation with the Central Platte, Twin Platte, Tri-Basin, South Platte and North Platte NRDs created an integrated management plan within the Platte River Basin to restore groundwater being intercepted by irrigation wells. In 2009, the group developed plans to offset uses that have come online since 1997 that affect the stream flows and to recover flows in part in central and upper basin. The coalition's efforts are slated to be completed by 2019 and are currently ahead of schedule. To meet these goals, project managers are examining shortages in target flows in the Central Platte Basin with an eye toward using measures like retiring irrigated land and converting areas back to grassland. Lately, re-timing water has been the focus, which takes excessive flows in an aquifer and reintegrates them in times of drought, like these. By 2004, new irrigation growth had halted, but water levels remain over-appropriated in the basin because of new demands on water for commercial and municipal use. "Eventually, had the groundwater use for irrigation continued, it would have dried up the Platte enough that some of the existing water rights wouldn't have been able to been met," said Ron Bishop, the general manager for the Central Platte NRD in Grand Island. "There wouldn't be enough water for them." The project is funded primarily by the Platte Basin Water Coalition Group, which looks to implement the projects and enact the goals of the integrated management plan. the projects are being funded in part with a $3.3 million grant from the Nebraska Environmental Trust, with additional funding from the affected NRDs. In Nebraska, water is managed through two parallel tracks. The DNR manages and permits surface water usage and the 23 NRDs in the state manage groundwater for quantity and quality. "The Platte Basin Water Management Action Initiative provides a great opportunity for the state and local NRDs to work collaboratively to identify projects to assist in meeting the goals of the integrated management plans in the basin," said Brian Dunnigan, director of the Department of Natural Resources.


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Cyclones Fall To Northern Iowa, 28-20
AMES, Iowa – Northern Iowa's David Johnson had 240 yards of total offense and scored four touchdowns, two in the air and two on the ground, as the Panthers defeated Iowa State, 28-20, in front of a sellout crowd of 56,800. The Cyclones fall to 0-1 this season, while UNI improves to 1-0.
Turning Point of the Game
After Iowa State's Deon Broomfield forced a fumble and made the recovery at the UNI 20, the Panthers defense came up with the stop and held the Cyclones to a Cole Netten 38-yard field goal. The field goal trimmed the Panther lead to 21-20, but UNI would score on its first possession of the fourth quarter. The stop turned out to be pivotal in stopping the Cyclones' momentum.
Discuss it now. Visit our facebook page to have your say on the turning point of today's game.
Offensive Game Ball Goes To...
Senior wide receiver Justin Coleman had four catches for 103 yards and a touchdown in his first career start. Coleman's first catch was a 59-yarder that went for a touchdown. Coleman is the first Cyclone with 100 yards receiving in a season opener since 1997 (Ed Williams vs. Oklahoma State).
Defensive Game Ball Goes To...
Broomfield finished with six tackles and also had the Cyclones' biggest defensive play of the game when he forced and recovered a fumble from UNI's Evan Williams in the third quarter. Broomfield had his second fumble recovery late in the game.
Cyclone Nation, who was your player of the game? Tweet the player along with the hashtag #CyclONEgameball to @CycloneFB and we'll announce the fan's pick on Monday morning.
Cyclone Quick Hits
*Temperature at kickoff was 92 degrees, the warmest kickoff temperature in Jack Trice Stadium history.
*Justin Coleman's first career catch was a 59-yard TD in the first quarter.
*Official Attendance of 56,800 ties the school record, which was set in 2012 against Kansas State.
*Deon Broomfield had two fumble recoveries for the Cyclones. He now has four career fumble recoveries.
*Sam Richardson had a career-high 316 yards of total offense (242 passing, 74 rushing).
*ISU had its 14th-straight game with 50,000 fans in attendance.
Next Up
Iowa State has a bye next weekend and will be back in action Sept. 14 against Iowa. The Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series will kickoff at 5 p.m. on FS1.
He Said It
"He's a guy that earned his scholarship. He was put on scholarship this summer and showed why tonight. It was a gritty performance, gritty physical performance coming out of him on a hot night." -Paul Rhoads on Justin Coleman
Fan Tweet of the Game
1000th tweet goes out to @CycloneFB and their first score of the year!! #cyclONEnation— Dillon Stane (@Super_Stane) September 1, 2013


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Urine urea nitrogen is a test that measures the amount of urea in the urine. Urea nitrogen is a waste product resulting from the breakdown of protein in the body.
Urine urea nitrogen
A 24-hour urine sample is needed. You will need to collect your urine over 24 hours. Your health care provider will tell you how to do this. Follow instructions exactly to ensure accurate results.
No special preparation is needed.
The test involves only normal urination. There is no discomfort.
This test is mainly used to check a person's protein balance and the amount of food protein needed by severely ill patients. It is also used to determine how much protein a person takes in.
Urea is excreted by the kidneys. The test measures the amount of urea the kidneys excrete. The result can show how well the kidneys are working.
Normal values range from 12 to 20 grams per 24 hours.
Normal value ranges may vary slightly among different laboratories. Some labs use different measurements or test different samples. Talk to your doctor about the meaning of your specific test results.
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McPherson RA, Ben-Ezra J. Basic examination of urine. In: McPherson RA, Pincus MR, eds. Henry's Clinical Diagnosis and Management by Laboratory Methods. 22nd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Elsevier Saunders; 2011:chap 28.
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Here in Oregon, turkey season opened yesterday (April 15). Saturday, while I was doing yard work I could hear several toms gobbling about 300 yards away. Within the next couple weeks they will probably be in our yard looking for hens. Last year my wife and I got our birds just below the house. I should go out soon.
The only bad part about hunting in the rain is that a wet tom doesn't look very good for the pictures.
Great jog guys, I went out on Wednesday, and only saw jakes and hens. Can't wait till next week!!
Well went out for the last time yesterday and got skunked again!! Our turkey season closes this Sunday and with my days off being on Mon, Tues, Wed, guess that means I'm done for the year. Had a good time once again though, but on the bright side its now time to get serious about pig hunting.
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So good news
sounds like investor and arena plans within the week. hope so, tired of the drama. I guess the BOG wont make a decision until April.
Yea I believe I read April 18th is the meeting. Where did u hear about the whale sighting?
It's the most reputable site in all of the land!1!!!1!!!
Wow did the Kings self destruct in the 4th. Homeboy Ryan Anderson comes to life and newboy Patterson gets a whole minute PT off the bench. Well assuming the kings stay in sac we increased our ping pong ball odds with the Pelicans
If were down 10 points in crunch time why didnt Patterson get more minutes. Played a total 2 mins and had 2 pts on 1-2 shooting. Why give anyone 2 minutes playing time??? I guess Brooks wont play the rest of the season either. I think our coach needs to go. He was suppose to be defensive minded and this team doesnt know how to spell the word. We have loss our last 7 games on the road. Actually counting tonight 8. We had a total 10 stops with steals n blocks. Nice to see JT almost with a double-double and Big Cuzz should have ate small Anthony Davis but the #1 pick made him look stupid as he usually does.
Seems announcement will be on Thursday at the State of the city.
Reading in the Bee Kings minorityy owner John Kehriotis is working a deal to the tune of 750 million to keep the team in Sac. this includes 350 million commited funds and verbal interest for the rest. He expects to exercise his right to 1st refusal. Wondering if his scenario is a totally seperate plan or includes Mastrov Burkle. I sort of hope there is just one strong plan to present to the BOG.
I would think hes part of the group that is saving us. We cant go into BOG with 5 different plans. I say 1 strong plan and we are staying in Sacramento.
He's different - and I question if he really had that kind of money. One thing to throw up $350 of your own money, but somebody(s) else throwing up an extra $400?
First right of refusal - Kings minority owners legal right to purchase Maloofs shares in Kings.
I just thought about this but I think if FRoR is deemed valid and the minority group exercises it, I think that effectively voids Hansen and the Maloofs deal. I don't think the NBA can reject the minority deal and accept hansens.
Think the Maloofs could legally pull the sale if the BOG denies them and decide not to sell, BUT, they're essentially stuck then if the FROR holds to be true since they'll never be able to sell outside of Sacramento as long as a minority owner has the funds.
seems to me the family as a whole is forcing Gavin and Joe to sell
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So first things first, the idea put forth in that article that punishment will deter crime is pretty stupid. If it actually did that, there wouldn't be much crime. So CPD is saying that they need "snitches" to get more convictions to deter crime. Which is pretty god damned nonsensical.
Second, "no snitching" has very good reasons behind it. The obvious one is that snitching will often lead to retaliation, and i can promise you that the CPD isn't going to go out of its way to protect the snitches it so desperately wants. More importantly, any criminal lawyer worth half of their law degree will tell you, "Never talk to the cops without a lawyer. Not as a suspect, not as witness, not even as a victim." Now that's a shame and all, but it stems from both the basic structure of our legal system and the fact that the police are the biggest organized crime syndicate in America; they are simply not to be trusted, not any of them, not one of them individually. They regularly charge people who initially come to their attention as witness or even victims for things unrelated to the original crime. The bulk of their training is in how to get people to give up their rights. It starts with "Do you know why I pulled you over?" Answer and you've waived your 5th amendment right voluntarily. When they don't Mirandize you upon arrest, try and prove it. They'll lie, and every other cop will lie for another cop.
No snitching, while detrimental to poor, urban communities that are regularly victimized by both crime and the police, is - unfortunately - the right thing to do. Maybe in DC there's more snitching, better prosecutors, less concern for following the law, or better cops. However, without statistics similar to what CPD claims in the article, a comparison is difficult.
And it's not necessarily Rahm, though he likely doesn't help ... though again statistics would be helpful. A quick search using the chosen word "skyrockets" pretty much all winds back to a single article from early 2012 showing a 1st quarter YoY rise from 75 to 120 and what the city claims to be a strong connection to gangs. Of course, Rahm has a plan for that and it's longer sentences and racketeering charges.
Wikipedia shows expected cycles in homicides in Chicago with 70 more in 2012 than 2011, but that's 7 less than 2008 and a lot (like 100+) lower than every year from 2002 back to 1990.
comparing DC to Chicago is tough because of the 2M person difference in population, but 2010 stats show a higher rate of violent crime in DC per 100K. 2012 looks to have been a great year for homicide rates in DC. 2011 only saw 108 and 2012 was predicted to be less than 100, but for the period between 2000 and 2011 (which included 2,300 murders in DC), only 1/3 of them led to a conviction. And as a few articles have pointed out, the gentrification to make room for all the apparatchiks has been a huge contributor in lowering the crime rate of DC proper.
Don't get me wrong. Rahm's a fucking asshole, but this may not be the way to prove it or a very good comparison.


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ALDERSON, West Va. -- Former Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Judge Bridget McCafferty reported to prison here just hours after she lost an appeal to stay free.
McCafferty, 45, now known as inmate # 56280-060, is at what is known as Federal Prison Camp Alderson, or FPC Alderson, a minimum security facility housing female offenders.
It's the same place domestic diva Martha Stewart served her five-month sentence starting in October 2004.
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It was exactly one year ago today that McCafferty turned herself in to the FBI early in the morning when she learned of the indictment against her.
It was also the same day that the FBI arrested then-Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Judge Steven Terry and then-Cuyahoga County Commissioner Jimmy Dimora, as well as Robert Rybak, 53, of Independence; Jerry Skuhrovec, 63, of Independence; Michael Gabor, 51, of Parma; and William Neiheiser, 62, of Gates Mills.
A second indictment the same day charged Frank Russo's former deputy chief auditor Samir Mohammad, 44, of Cleveland.
McCafferty reported to prison soon after the U.S. 6th District Court of Appeals in Cincinnati denied her request that she delay reporting to prison to be with her sick mother.
McCafferty's mother suffers from Alzheimer's disease and is in hospice care, expected to live only a few months.
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McCafferty was sentenced to 14 months in prison, following her March conviction on all 10 counts of lying to the FBI.
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And some companies are willing to spend serious money to make sure it happens.
When the Japanese firm SoftBank Mobile Corp. purchased a 70 percent share in the U.S.-based firm Sprint Nextel Corp. earlier this year, the company's executives offered employees 1 million yen, about $9,800, if they could score 900 points or better on the international Test of English for International Communication, or TOEIC, Any score over 800 is considered "advanced proficiency."
While offering such lucrative incentives is uncommon, many global companies are embracing language training as a key talent management initiative as they attempt to expand their international reach.
"Growth in corporate language training is the biggest trend we've seen in the last three years," says Chuck Frydenborg, senior director of corporate sales in North America for Rosetta Stone, a global language learning software company. In 2009, Rosetta Stone's corporate clients were limited to a small percentage of Fortune 1000 companies, but today it's one of the company's fastest growing segments. "Any company doing more than $1 billion in revenue is starting to see language learning as a serious business value."
Nissan Motor Co. has been offering language training to its employees for years because the company recognizes the value of cross-cultural training and skill sets, says David Oberstaedt, senior manager in talent management for Nissan North America Inc.
"The automotive industry continues to evolve globally, and we need to be able to move the internal expertise we have to the areas of the world where it is needed," he says. "When we make strategic hires, we are always thinking about whether that person can take on global assignments. Foreign language ability is a part of that."
The global automotive firm is headquartered in Kanagawa, Japan, but has U.S. headquarters in Franklin, Tennessee, and has deemed English as its official corporate language. As a result, English language training is especially vital for Japanese managers who want to move up in the company. "A certain level of English language proficiency is required for any management promotion," says Chika Tsuda, manager in the training department at Nissan in Yokohama, Japan. "And if they want to be considered for a position in the U.S., they must achieve at least a 500 on the TOEIC," which is an intermediate rating.
But English isn't the only language being offered. The company provides a variety of optional online language training programs to all of its global employees and their families, including Livemocha, an online language-learning site. Nissan also provides one-on-one training to any employee preparing to take an assignment in another country with follow-up courses and tutoring once they arrive on-site.
"Even though we always do business in English, we encourage our people to be conversational in the language of that country, so they can communicate with their staff," Tsuda says.
Nissan also tracks self-reported language proficiency in employee profiles as part of its SuccessFactors Inc. performance management software program to identify potential candidates for overseas assignments.
Investing in language training benefits employees as they transition into expat assignments and helps to create a more global corporate culture, which is key for multinational organizations looking to gain an edge in new markets.
Yet many companies fail to take a proactive approach to language training as part of their global strategies, and that can make expansion efforts much more challenging, says Julia Bonnheim, director of marketing for Livemocha. "We have a lot of companies that come to us after the fact," she says. These businesses set up global partnerships and build factories or offices in other countries only to realize later that their leaders can't communicate with the new teams.
For example, a client recently reached out to Rosetta Stone only after completing a huge expansion in Brazil. "They were so focused on translating corporate material to Portuguese; they never stopped to think about how the management of this office would work," she says. "they never dealt with the language training side of the project."
Such oversight reduces the productivity of employees, creates on the job confusion, and shows a level of disrespect for employees in the new workplace.
"It's a common disconnect," says Duane March, a language trainer for Mindstorm Group, a training company in Mannheim, Germany. "Companies always talk about how important communication is, but they don't treat it that way."
If a company wants an employee to achieve a level of language proficiency, it needs to give them the time and tools to hone that craft before moving them to that new work environment. They also need to recognize that, for a while, that employee will be less productive as they learn their new language, March says. "It's not a matter of whether they will be less productive, it's a matter of scheduling it," he says. "It can either happen before they move into their new role or after they arrive."
Training managers should also consider offering courses that are relevant to their industry, and setting expectations for progress to speed the language learning process. It's not enough to give employees access to a self-paced program and assume they will learn on their own, March says. Companies need to track employees' progress and provide ongoing engagement or the learning won't stick.
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Lander University has received recognition as a "Tree Campus USA" for its commitment to incorporating tree plantings in its landscaping program. The designation by the national Arbor Day Foundation honors colleges and universities for promoting healthy trees, and engaging students and staff in the spirit of conservation.
Dr. DeWitt Stone, chair of Lander's Arboretum Committee, said of the award, "It shows that Lander cares about its leadership in environmental education matters and beautifying the campus." Stone said there are studies showing that when prospective students visit campuses, the attractiveness and beauty of the surroundings can make a difference in their decision to enroll.
Lander is one of only six institutions of higher education in South Carolina and fewer than 200 nationwide to be selected for the award. Arbor Day Foundation chief executive officer John Rosenow said in his letter of congratulations, "Your diligence in improving the environment and quality of life at Lander University contributes to a healthier planet for us all."
The university's Arboretum Committee, which was established 10 years ago, is composed of five Lander representatives and five from the community. Stone said the group focuses on beautifying the campus with plantings that have educational value for students and faculty. Some 40 to 50 mostly native trees are planted each year. Stone said, "We try to plant a variety of trees; young trees that will be replacements for older trees." The committee looks for a variety of plantings but availability from nurseries is a big factor in making choices. Stone added that, over the years, tree form camellias have become a Lander trademark.
University President Daniel Ball said Lander's tradition of existing in harmony with the environment will continue, thanks to the work of the Arboretum Committee. "Tree Campus USA designation is fitting testimony for that tradition, of which we are proud."
Stone said a permanent endowment created by a donor and contributions help the Arboretum Committee pay the cost of buying and planting trees. Workers in the university's grounds department provide assistance in addition to their routine landscaping responsibilities.
One of the Arbor Day Foundation's criteria for the award is the involvement of students in service learning projects such as tree planting. Earlier this year, members of Lander's Tri-Beta biology honor society planted 45 saplings on the banks of a stream running through a ravine on campus, where dead and dying trees and other vegetation had been removed to improve drainage.
Dr. Austin Trousdale, assistant professor of biology and Tri-Beta's adviser, said, "Having Lander students participate in the service project, particularly those majoring in the life or physical sciences, solidified our application for the award and helped improve the aesthetics and environmental integrity of our campus." He added that the students reinforced a shared sense of community, especially with regard to stewardship of air, water sources, soil and plant life.
To maintain its Tree Campus USA designation, Lander will be required to submit yearly documentation to the Arbor Day Foundation demonstrating that it is continuing to live up to the organization's standards for the award.
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Package Deal Part XIWritten by on January 11, 2006 Contributors: Classic Trucks Staff Sacramento Vintage Ford's Mail-Order F-100 Bodywork Continues
It's probably safe to say that nobody likes bodywork, and if you do, you're crazy! Unfortunately, you still have to crack the shell to get the nut, and a nice paint job usually takes a little more cracking to get to the good part. Luckily for us, we are dealing with all new steel and fiberglass body parts, making the job easier, but there is still a certain amount of work involved in getting things laser-straight.
Everything this month illustrates getting the F-100 ready for final paint. The whole truck gets sanded, prepped, primed, and blocked sometimes two or three times until it's finished with 320- or 400-grit sandpaper. It's all fairly straightforward; it just takes time.
So make out your calendar and follow along!
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As with any paint job, it'll only be as good as the prep work. Make sure you get down in the groves and rough everything up like these spots in the running boards. You can cut up a paint stick to make a makeshift sanding block to help get in there.My, how things change! When the high-fill polyester primers came out they were like a Godsend, but now there is a new kid on the block--urethane. These new urethane high-fill primers are superior to the polys because they have more flex to them and will lay down much smoother than the rough polys. The poly primers are really hard and are prone to cracking.
Guidecoat! You don't want to put it on real heavy, try to fog or "dust" the parts by holding the can a few feet away to avoid the tiger stripes you see on a lot of backyard jobs...Prep, prep, and more prep. Again, don't forget the nooks and crannies. If you do, any imperfections will be amplified when the paint goes on and then your friends will laugh at you.Time to sling some mud, or as Jerry likes to say, "two-part body enhancer"! Get some quality stuff from an auto body supply store. You don't have to spend a ton, but quality filler makes a difference.
Here we go again. All the repetition will help to eliminate the chance of missing a flaw or a low spot, plus everything gets straighter as we go.Another tip--try using a piece of rubber hose as a block to hit the upper curved part in the door or any other "rolling" area. Just be careful not to use something with grooves in its surface as they will transfer into the bodywork.You can see some of the high spots coming through here and some low spots were found as well, so skim the lows with filler.


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Royals renew Player Development Contract with Omaha through 2014
The Kansas City Royals announced today that the club has extended its Player Development Contract (PDC) with Omaha through the 2014 season.
Triple-A Omaha, an affiliate from the franchises' inception in 1969, will move into a new ballpark in Sarpy County (Neb.) in April of 2011. A member of the Pacific Coast League American North division, Omaha has compiled a 77-62 record this season.


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7 Top LS7 HeadsWritten by Mike Finnegan on March 27, 2012 Contributors: Richard Holdener A Stroker Short-Block Plus These Bad Boys = 763 to 810 HP on 100-octane.
The Premise
In the Dec. '10 and Feb. '11 issues we took a vacation from our senses and performed a good old-fashioned cylinder-head shootout. Part one compared all the cathedral-port (LS1/LS2) heads on the market, and part two tested the available rectangular-port (LS3/L92) heads to see which flowed best and made the most power. The cathedral-port heads were run on a 408ci stroker, while we stepped things up to an even more powerful 468 stroker to properly test the LS3 heads. Now we've gone even crazier to evaluate the almighty LS7 heads. Though the LS7 castings share the rectangular ports of the LS3 heads, they up the flow ante with raised ports, altered valve angle and locations, and even larger titanium valves. Not long ago these factory LS7 castings would have been considered full race heads.
The StuffWe baselined the engine with factory GM LS7 castings. Four of the heads we tested were stock castings that had been CNC-ported by GM Performance Parts, Lingenfelter Performance Engineering, Texas Speed, and Scoggin-Dickey Performance Center (SDPC). We also checked out the CNC-ported versions of the dedicated castings from Procomp Electronics, Mast Motorsports, and Texas Speed. All were run with appropriate valvesprings and factory LS7 rocker arms. We verified that all had 70cc combustion chambers.
The TestGiven the tremendous flow potential of ported LS7 heads (some eclipsing 400 cfm), we needed more displacement. A tall-deck RHS aluminum block offered the capability to swallow a massive 4.5-inch-stroke crank with plenty of deck height to spare for acceptable rod ratios. The A357-TR RHS aluminum block is a serious piece of hardware with a priority-main oiling system and billet main caps with ARP studs. A Lunati 4.5-inch billet stroker crank, 6.30-inch forged K1 rods, and 4.185-inch Wiseco forged, flat-top pistons filled the block. The bore and stroke combined to produce a big-block–like displacement of 495 ci.
The cubes combined with flat-top pistons and 70cc chambers to produce a static compression ratio of 13.5:1. Sealing the beast was a set of Cometic MLS head gaskets secured by ARP head studs. Additional components include a Moroso pan, pickup, and windage tray; a custom timing chain from Comp Cams designed specifically for the tall-deck block (one extra link per side); and the largest off-the-shelf hydraulic roller cam available in the Comp Cams catalog. The 309LRR HR15 offered 259/275 degrees of duration at 0.050 tappet lift and a 115-degree lobe-separation angle. This cam has 0.624-inch lift with the 1.7:1 rockers used on most LS applications, but we ran 1.8:1 rockers for 0.660 lift. Comp Cams also supplied a set of link-bar hydraulic roller lifters and hardened pushrods. The bill for the short-block was $12,159. All the heads were run with a Mast Motorsports high-rise, single-plane intake with a Holley 1050 Ultra Dominator carb.
Jetting and timing were performed to optimize power production, though every head made best power with 30 degrees total ignition lead using 100-octane Rockett Brand racing fuel. Note that the tall-deck RHS block required intake spacers.
The Results
We first ran the stroker with a set of as-cast, stock LS7 heads and found peak numbers of 742 hp and 684 lb-ft of torque and average numbers of 635 hp and 647 lb-ft. Every one of the aftermarket heads bested those numbers. See the results in the chart, where we reveal the peak power numbers as well as the average horsepower and torque from 3,600 to 6,700 rpm, the torque reading at 4,000 rpm, and the flow numbers at the standard 28 inches of water.
There wasn't a dog in this bunch. There is a sizable gap in price between the most expensive and least expensive heads, but they all made big power. There was greater variance than what we saw in our LS3 test (where every head tested made virtually the same power), but in reviewing the numbers, we had to ask ourselves what the real difference in e.t. or seat-of-the-pants feel would be between the 13.5 average horsepower and 12.9 average torque numbers that separate the lowest-priced heads and the biggest-power heads we tested.
We were also interested to note that, in general, the heads with the better flow numbers produced better power, as you'd expect. But the flow bench does not tell the whole story; looking at flow alone, you might not select the SDPC heads, yet they outpowered some of the heads with similar or slightly higher flow numbers. There's still some magic in port and chamber shapes.
Bottom Line: Every LS7-based head is amazing. The Procomp heads clearly win the low-price contest, using import castings and domestic porting to make more power at a lower price than even the stock LS7 heads. Judging by the average power numbers, the Texas Speed PRC heads seem to offer the best value, and the Mast Black Label heads crank out the highest power.
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The massive stroke required some reworking of the factory windage tray. To save time we installed a new unit from Moroso to work with its F-body oil pan.Knowing our LS7 heads would support serious power levels, we stepped up to a tall-deck RHS block and stuffed it with a 4.5-inch Lunati billet stroker crank, K1 forged steel rods, and Wiseco forged pistons. The 4.185 bore and 4.5-inch stroke combined to produce 495 ci.Though the combination was begging for a solid roller cam, running a hydraulic roller eliminated the need for expensive adjustable valvetrain. The off-the-shelf 309LRRHR15 from Comp Cams offered 0.624 lift with 1.7 rockers, a 259/274 duration split, and a 115-degree LSA. Comp also supplied the necessary link-bar hydraulic roller lifters.
The RHS aluminum block included a dedicated cam retaining plate. Comp Cams supplied an adjustable double-roller timing set. The hex-adjust system allowed easy cam adjustments, but we installed the cam straight up. Use of the double-roller timing chain required dedicated spacers for the new Sealed Power oil pump (always make sure to prelube the pump prior to assembly).Prior to our dyno session, every head was installed and measured for proper pushrod length. Note the use of Cometic MLS head gaskets and ARP head studs on our RHS stroker.The rpm potential and high-lift cam required proper valvesprings. Most manufacturers supplied their heads with double valvesprings that were safe to 7,000 rpm. The two exceptions were the GMPP LS7 heads (both ported and as-cast), which featured factory springs. These were swapped out for a suitable spring upgrade, but this should be taken into account if you plan to run high-lift cams on your LS7. The titanium intake valves required lash caps to eliminate valve-tip wear.


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Single Particle Model of a Lithium-Ion Battery
Application ID: 14527
An isothermal single particle model formulation for a lithium-ion battery is presented in this work. The single particle model is a simplification of the 1D formulation for a lithium-ion battery along with a few assumptions. The model is typically valid for low-medium current scenarios. Note that validity of the assumptions and applicability of the single particle model also depends on the parameter values and electrode/electrolyte chemistry used in the model.
The single particle model can be used for parameter estimation studies (kinetic, transport properties) by comparing with experimental data. Additionally, it can be used instead of the 1D formulation, in the 2D and 3D thermal model formulations, for computational advantages.
In this work, the single particle model formulation is compared against the 1D formulation (libattery1D from the model library) for different discharge currents.


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BUFFALO, N.Y. (WGRZ) -- A new report from a conservative non-profit says Buffalo spent nearly $3 million last fiscal year on cosmetic procedures for district employees who receive the free coverage.
The so-called cosmetic rider has drawn national media attention in the past.
The Education Action Group (EAG) started investigating the Buffalo School District earlier this year and filed a Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) request to the district. It showed Buffalo "spent $2,728,201 on cosmetic procedures for members of the Buffalo Teachers Federation for the period of June 2011-July 2012."
The $2.7 million figure is a drastic decline from previous years. In 2009, cosmetic costs skyrocketed to nearly $9 million. In 2010 it dropped to $5.9 million. And the latest figure was a further 54% drop.
Kyle Olson, founder of EAG, said that's still way too much to be spending on things like tummy tucks and Botox.
"You've got a school system that in my judgment has its priorities out of wack," Olson said.
He called on the union to give up the cosmetic coverage.
Reached by phone, BTF President Phil Rumore told 2 On Your Side this is "old news" and that the rider will not be included in a new contract; however, the union and district have been without a contract for nearly a decade.
"We're more than willing to part with this," Rumore said.
Olson said the union shouldn't wait for a new contract to, as he put it, "do what is right" and forego the cosmetic coverage.
"To me, it would be a good faith effort (to give up the rider)," Olson said. "It would be a good step forward to showing the community that the union is concerned about the welfare of children."
However, doing so would take away a critical piece of leverage for the union, whose members say they are among the lowest paid in the region and state.
EAG also examined the district's spending on travel and found it spent $164,764.35, mostly on hotels and airfare. However, Olson was critical of expenses listed as limousine and chauffeur services.
2 On Your Side first learned of this report late Tuesday afternoon, and by the time we contacted the school district, no one was available for comment. We will continue to follow this story in the coming days.


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ELDA (formerly known as "SureMail") is a Microsoft Research project designed to help with the problem of email delay and loss. Approximately 1% of all mail is lost due to infrastructure failures and aggressive spam filtering, and because email loss is a silent problem, you generally aren't even aware of it! ELDA is an Outlook 2007 add-in that addresses the problem by alerting you of any email sent to you which has become delayed or lost.
About ELDA
The Internet SMTP-based e-mail system does not guarantee the timely or even eventual delivery of messages. E-mail can sometimes be delayed by hours or days, or even fail to be delivered to the recipient or recipients. Sometimes, the users are not even notified that their e-mail was lost. Such silent e-mail loss (i.e., the message is lost without a trace, not merely bounced back or misrouted to the junk mail folder), even if infrequent, imposes a high cost on users in terms of missed opportunities, lost productivity, or needless misunderstanding. Our detailed measurement study over several months shows a silent e-mail loss rate of 0.71% to 1.02%. ELDA addresses this problem.
ELDA augments the existing SMTP-based e-mail infrastructure with a notification system to make intended recipients aware of e-mail they are missing. A notification is a short, fixed-format fingerprint of an e-mail, constructed so as to preserve sender and recipient privacy, and prevent spoofing by spammers. ELDA is designed to be usable immediately by users without requiring the cooperation of their e-mail providers, so it leaves the existing e-mail infrastructure (including anti-spam infrastructure) untouched and does not require a PKI for e-mail users. It places minimal demands on users, by automating the tasks of generating, retrieving, and verifying notifications. It alerts users only when there is actual e-mail loss.
ELDA has several design goals, including:
- Cause minimal disruption
Rather than replace the current system, which works for the vast majority of e-mail, with a new system of uncertain reliability, augment it to improve reliability. It should inter-operate seamlessly with the existing e-mail infrastructure (unmodified servers, mail relays, etc.), with additions restricted to software running outside it (e.g. on end-hosts). Users should benefit from the system without requiring cooperation from their e-mail domain administrators.
- Place minimal demands on the user
Ideally, user interaction should be limited only to actual instances of e-mail loss; otherwise, he/she should not be involved any more than in the current e-mail system.
- Preserve asynchronous operation
E-mail maintains a loose coupling between senders and recipients, providing a useful "social cushion" between them. The sender does not know whether or when an e-mail is downloaded or read. Recipients do not know whether a sender is "online". Such asynchronous operation should be preserved, unlike in other forms of communication such as telephony, IM, and e-mail "read receipts".
- Preserve privacy
The solution should not reveal any more about a user's e-mail communication behavior than the current system does. For instance, it should not be possible for a user to determine the volume or content of e-mails sent/received by another user, the recipients/senders of those e-mails, how often that user checks e-mail, etc. However, as it stands today, e-mail is vulnerable to snooping, whether on the wire or at the servers. We do not seek to rectify this issue.
- Preserve repudiability
Repudiability is a key element of e-mail and other forms of casual communication such as IM. In the current e-mail infrastructure, a receiver can identify the sender from the header, but cannot prove the authorship of the e-mail to a third-party, unless the sender chose to digitally sign it. Any solution to e-mail loss should not force senders to sign e-mails or facilitate receivers in proving authorship. As an analogy, people are often more comfortable identifying themselves and communicating sensitive information in person than in written communication, since the latter leaves a paper trail with proof of authorship to a third party. Note that PKI or PGP based authentication of e-mail users, is unsuitable from the viewpoint of providing repudiability.
- Maintain defenses against spam and viruses
It should be no easier for spam or viruses to circumvent existing defenses or tell if an e-mail address is valid.
- Minimize overhead
The solution should minimize network and compute overheads from additional messaging (e.g. sending all e-mails twice would significantly overload some e-mail servers and network pipes).
- Addressing Email Loss with SureMail: Measurement, Design, and Evaluation
Sharad Agarwal, Venkata N. Padmanabhan, Dilip Joseph.
Proceedings of USENIX Annual Technical Conference, Santa Clara, CA (June 2007)
PowerPoint Presentation
- SureMail: Notification Overlay for Email Reliability
Sharad Agarwal, Venkata N. Padmanabhan, Dilip A. Joseph.
Proceedings of ACM HotNets IV, College Park, MD, (November 2005)
PowerPoint Presentation
- SureMail: Notification Overlay for Email Reliability
Sharad Agarwal, Dilip A. Joseph, Venkat Padmanabhan.
MSR TechFest Poster (March 2006)
- SureMail: Notification Overlay for Email Reliability
Sharad Agarwal.
Invited talk at Computer Science and Engineering Department, UC Riverside, (March 2006)
Learn More
In the News
- Inside Microsoft's Labs
Larry Greenemeier.
InformationWeek, 04 December 2006
- The Future of E-mail
Gary Anthes.
Computerworld, 12 June 2006
- The minds behind Microsoft Research
Projects in the Microsoft Research labs
Gary Anthes.
Computerworld, 05 June 2006


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We're in a US election year, and as is usual at such times there is some discussion about the fairness of the voting system.
If you ever have been (or wanted to be) involved in a school or office council which has to be elected by popular vote, you have a fair idea of the sort of considerations that have to be made.
Charles Lutwidge Dodgson sat in the bows of a rowing boat and heaved on the oars in time with another young man who sat in front of him.
With Einstein's publication of The Foundation of the General Theory of Relativity in 1916 our view of the nature of the Universe was forever altered.
If you were to seek out books that attempt to popularise maths among the innumerati, you would notice that most give a quick nod to the golden ratio.
Ever wondered what mathematicians do all day? Finding Moonshine tells the story of a year in the life of the author, an Oxford professor known for his books, as well as radio and TV presentations of mathematics to the general public.


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