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New Orleans Saints caught red-handed, but are they alone?
Long time NFL assistant Gregg Williams isn't pioneering unchartered waters in the NFL's newest soap opera, a "bounty scandal" NFL commissioner Roger Goodell is holding a witch hunt for.
Paying defensive players bounty style, off-the-table incentives for performances isn't new to the NFL.
Hell, its common in college, and goes all the way down to Pop Warner level. Only thing is most of the players on the lower levels get paid helmet stickers, or snacks (think Pop Warner) instead of cash for their standout hits, sacks, interceptions and forced fumbles.
I covered a legendary Florida State team in the late 90's that took a great deal of pride in putting quarterbacks out the game. I doubt Andre Wadsworth and Peter Boulware got any cash for abusing quarterbacks, but their helmet were usually filled with stickers.
And their bank accounts were filled with cash when they eventually became first-rounders in the NFL.
Defensive players know if they play with a ferocious mentality they'll be feared, and feared defenders get PAID. Anyone pretending that's not the goal for defensive players is kidding themselves.
The mentality of most defensive players is to be forceful, aggressive, to inject fear into an opponent with physically intimidating hits. All New Orleans did was put a price tag on it, and get caught red handed for doing it.
But New Orleans isn't the first team to throw a little money into the pot for standout performances.
I'm told some teams once used their fine pot, which is money accumulated for players showing up late to practice or breaking a team rule, in a pay-for-play incentive program.
But to say that type of mentality leads to cheap hits is a reach considering fines for QUESTIONABLE hits in the NFL can cost a player at least $10,000 in fines from the league, which have become common.
I don't have a actual figure, but last year Dolphins players were fined nearly $200,000 by the league, which gets plays for everything from a late hit to wearing the wrong sock color (that's worth a $5,000 fine).
What Goodell now has is a team – and maybe two considering the Redskins, where Williams also coaches, have now been roped in it – to make an example of.
Considering the NFL hopes to eventually go to a 18 game schedule in the near future, and is presently facing a troubling lawsuit from former pros suing the league for their post career injuries, especially those related to concussions, Goodell must send a message that he's working toward cleaning up the game.
Goodell needs a safer, friendlier, healthier NFL. Never mind that the game's brutal nature is what makes it so popular. There's more money to be made.
That means the Saints, which won Super Bowl XLIV and reached the playoffs three other times in the past six seasons, must be penalized sternly.
Problem is its football's culture that's to blame, and the NFL sets the bar.
Maybe the NFL needs to follow college football and give out helmet stickers.


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Kay McElroy was reading her local paper when she saw an ad: "Six-month-old cougar cub for sale. $1,000." The year was 1987, and the classifieds were then a form of window-shopping for McElroy, who couldn't afford to buy anything. A divorced former schoolteacher looking for a fresh start, she'd just moved from California to Mississippi and was unemployed.
"I'd never seen a cougar before and was curious," McElroy says. "So I called the owner to make an appointment." What she found stunned her. The starved cub, only knee-high, was confined to a tiny dog pen. His paws were so badly infected—from a botched declawing job—that he could barely stand.
Determined to rescue him, McElroy explained that she didn't have $1,000 but was willing to barter an ancient tractor that was on her property. The answer was no. Two weeks later, the owner showed up at her door with the sick animal. "If you want it, it's yours," he said. "I'll take the tractor."
After cobbling together a container for the cougar, McElroy spent days calling around the country trying to find it a home. "This was how I learned that people couldn't dump exotic pets on zoos," she says.
McElroy had two choices: Either build a proper enclosure and nurse the cat back to health or have him euthanized. She chose the former, and tracked down an exotic cat breeder who told her what to feed a cougar (chicken, beef and deer meat) and a veterinarian who prescribed antibiotics for his paws. Although Zack, as McElroy named him, had been severely malnourished, his body healed faster than his mind. "It took a lot to get him to trust me," she says. "I would take a book and sit next to him on the other side of his fence for hours. We eventually became very close." Whenever McElroy stopped by, Zack would purr furiously to greet her; when he died three years ago, it was in McElroy's arms.
Shortly after taking in Zack, McElroy, then 43, launched a medical billing business with a partner who had accounting experience. They did extremely well; some years she earned more than $500,000. At the same time, McElroy began educating herself about big cats. She learned that many states, including Mississippi, didn't have laws regulating the sale, breeding and trade of exotic animals. "Reading about how badly these amazing creatures are treated, it broke my heart," she says.
Two years after the cougar arrived, someone phoned McElroy about two animals—Sparkles, a spotted leopard, and Big Al, a Siberian tiger—whose breeder was shutting down his business. Siberians, which can grow to 10 feet and weigh as much as 700 pounds, are the world's largest cats; they're also critically endangered. But abandoned tigers are often sick and hard to handle; McElroy knew that a zoo wouldn't take either cat.
Big Al, who should have been a magnificent animal, was in appalling condition. He'd been confined to an underground cement bunker for three years without much daylight or exercise. He had such severe osteoporosis that his spine was bowed.
McElroy brought him and Sparkles home. Then she began phasing out her billing business and started to build enclosures on the 20 acres she'd bought in Caledonia. That was the beginning of the Cedarhill Animal Sanctuary.
"Society's rejects have always challenged me," she says. "When I taught kids from the Watts housing projects in Los Angeles, my students were young drug addicts, gang members, prostitutes, thieves: the outcasts whom no one had been able to reach. I taught them how to read. So I guess my transition to rejected and abused animals wasn't such a stretch. Learning survival techniques gave me insight. I understand the animals' pain and suffering."


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Idaho guard Mike Iupati to represent Vandals in 2010 game
Mobile, AL. (Jan. 10)---The North squad's offensive line in this month's Under Armour Senior Bowl just got a whole lot bigger. University of Idaho offensive guard Mike Iupati, who stands 6-6 and weighs 325 pounds, has officially accepted an invitation to the senior showcase event, officials announced today. The 2010 game is scheduled for January 30th at 3 pm (CT) in Mobile's Ladd-Peebles Stadium and will be televised live by the NFL Network.
Iupati (pronounced ee-YOU-PAH-tee) earned consensus All-American honors this season after being named to the first team by the Associated Press, Walter Camp, American Football Coaches Association and the Football Writers Association of America. He was also named to the Sporting News' second team All American squad.
An Outland Trophy finalist and first team All-WAC selection, Iupati helped the Vandals claim just the second bowl victory in program history-a 43-42 win over Bowling Green in the Humanitarian Bowl. He didn't allow a single sack all season and graded out at 90 percent or better in all 13 games.
"Mike's performance this season has established himself as potentially the best offensive guard in the upcoming NFL draft," Senior Bowl President and CEO Steve Hale said. "Anyone who watched him play this year knows that he was clearly a difference maker for the Vandals."
Iupati is the 11th player in Idaho school history to play in the Senior Bowl and first since the 2000 game.
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The crown jewel of luxury real estate is located 75 miles North of Miami in the immaculate clear blue waters of Palm Beach. With Palm Beach real estate at a premium, the affluent have long appreciated the beauty of the island. Pristine white sand beaches and crystal blue waters have summoned residents such as Frank Sinatra, Humphrey Bogart, Katherine Hepburn and, of course, President John Fitzgerald Kennedy.
Since 1896, when the famous Breakers Hotel was built by Henry Flagler, Palm Beach real estate has been the pinnacle of the sumptuous, luxury lifestyle. The wealthier people in the North began to purchase homes on Palm Beach to avoid nasty winters. With only ten-and-a-half square miles of land surrounded by water, real estate on the narrow island of Palm Beach sold at a premium with only a few able to afford waterfront homes. Complete with two award-winning golf courses, it is easy to see how Palm Beach became so popular for people throughout the country.
Today, the prosperous lifestyle is still prevalent, however the exclusivity has waned to a warm acceptance of tourists and new residents alike. The broad estates feel like homes and the upscale shops of Worth Avenue and top-rated restaurants are unequaled in the rest of the state. There are art galleries and museums on the island. residents stroll or bike leisurely along streets and appreciate the benefit of a small beach town with the luxury of opulent lifestyles. Those wishing to explore all that the Palm Beach region has to offer in luxury real estate are encouraged to contact a Sotheby's International Realty agent who can custom tailor a tour of the island to find your perfect property.


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Richard Steven Valenzuela, better known as Ritchie Valens, is born in Los Angeles.
A sixteen-year-old Ritchie Valens makes his performing debut with a nine-piece group called the Silhouettes.
Ritchie Valens' first single, "Come On, Let's Go," is released on the Del-Fi label.
One of the greatest singles of the rock and roll era, "Donna" b/w "La Bamba," by Ritchie Valens – is released. "Donna" is a teen love ballad, while "La Bamba" is a Latin-spiced garage rocker.
Ritchie Valens performs a concert at the junior high school he'd attended. The show is recorded and posthumously released in 1960 as Ritchie Valens Live at Pacoima Junior High.
Ritchie Valens signs a contract with Super Enterprises and General Artists Corporation.
Valens returns to Gold Star Studios for what would be his last recording session before the Winter Dance Party tour.
At the age of 17, Ritchie Valens is killed in a plane crash, along with Buddy Holly and The Big Bopper.
Valens' album Ritchie Valens is released.
The first Ritchie Valens Memorial Dance was held at El Mante Legion Stadium.
A Ritchie Valens Memorial Concert is held at Long Beach Civic Auditorium, in Long Beach, California. On the bill are the youthful Beach Boys, making one of their earliest appearances.
The popular film biography of Ritchie Valens, 'La Bamba,' opens nationally. Lou Diamond Phillips is cast in the lead role, and Los Lobos' soundtrack recording of "La Bamba" becomes a #1 hit.
A U.S. postage stamp is released, honoring the late Ritchie Valens and his legacy.
Ritchie Valens is inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame at the sixteenth annual induction dinner. Ricky Martin is his presenter.
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Thanks so much for sharing this fabulous DIY project AND where to find the directions. Those are just adorable!ReplyDelete
So glad to hear that your daughter is better! Praise God!ReplyDelete
Super cute topiary too! :)
Can't wait till our craft day! So glad K is getting better.ReplyDelete
Love the DIY link, those are super cute.
I am sorry that your daughter is having problems. Prayers are sent your way for a speedy recovery. Glad to hear that she is on the mend. The topiary's are so sweet!ReplyDelete
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Those are so cute! I'd probably put a bird. :) But I like the initials, too.ReplyDelete
Just read your post about Kaylee and so glad she's better. Did they ever decide what was wrong?
Thanks for sharing the link to this DIY. I like the idea of adding a bunny or chick for Easter/ Spring. Super cute! I'm so glad to hear your daughter is feeling better.ReplyDelete
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TUCSON, Ariz. – Members of the University of Arizona baseball team ditched their bats and gloves in favor of telephones Thursday evening. A group of veterans spent more than an hour making phone calls to express appreciation for the support they receive from the loyal members of the Wildcat Club.
Among those hitting the phone lines was senior James Farris, the starting pitcher in the decisive championship game of the 2012 College World Series. He was joined by juniors Jordan Berger, Xavier Borde, Trent Gilbert, Joseph Maggi, Riley Moore, Tyler Parmenter and Mathew Troupe, along with sophomore Kevin Newman.
"Establishing a relationship between us and the community is a great experience," Troupe said between calls. "It has been great to get to know some of our fans on a personal level. We appreciate the support of every single member and hope more and more people join each year."
A majority of the calls were to baseball season ticket holders and donors, each of whom has been instrumental in the success of the Arizona program in recent seasons. Reserved season tickets have been sold out each of the last two years at Hi Corbett Field.
"It's a good experience for us," Gilbert added. "These people help our program a lot and we are thankful for that. We wouldn't be where we are without the support they give us. Anytime we can show our appreciation, it's worth it."
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Season tickets for the 2014 University of Arizona baseball season are available to new and returning customers through the McKale Ticket Office beginning Monday, Sept. 30.
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"The Feel-Good, Pick-Me-Up Musical" - Sunday Expess
The No.1 Greatest Musical, GREASE, is taking a break from rockin 'n' rollin around the UK and Ireland but now a new multi-million dollar Australian production has got the groove, led by Gretel Scarlett and Rob Mills. The company have been hard at work mastering their hand jive and burnin' down the quarter mile with their electrifyin' dance moves!
So now it's time to dust off your leather jackets, pull on your bobby-socks and take a trip to a simpler time as 'bad boy' Danny and 'the girl next door' Sandy fall in love all over again.
It's the original High-School musical, featuring all the unforgettable songs from the hit movie including You're The One That I Want, Grease Is The Word, Summer Nights, Hopelessly Devoted To You, Sandy, Greased Lightnin' and many more.
So throw your mittens around your kittens and hand-jive the night away with the show that'll make you want to stand up and shout, 'A-wop-bop-a-loo-bop A-wop-bam-boom!'
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Can't wait to find out what happens next in the Crawleys' intricate universe? Want an elegant box set to replay as you lounge like Countess Cora and Lady Mary in bed? Masterpiece: Downton Abbey Season 3 debuts on DVD and Blu-ray Tuesday, January 29, three weeks before its full PBS run.
The season includes the memorable guest star turn of Shirley MacLaine as Cora's coarse American mother. MacLaine's comment arriving on set? "There he is…the evil one," she said, pointing to Rob James-Collier, who plays scheming servant Thomas. Watching MacLaine and Maggie Smith (the Dowager Countess) square off, James- Collier says in a behind-the-scenes interview, was like watching "DeNiro versus Pacino in Heat."
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An international competition for built and visionary (unbuilt) residential landscapes in professional and student categories
The James Rose Center is pleased to announce its third international Residential Design Competition/Exhibition. of Suburbia Transformed 3.0 is to promote and celebrate residential designs that go beyond "green" by explicitly using sustainable strategies, tactics and technologies to enrich the aesthetic spatial experience of people. ST 3.0 will assemble contemporary projects achieving this goal into a travelling exhibition and catalogue. The emphasis is on how such sustainable landscapes can be beautiful, inspiring, perhaps profound; and serve as examples for transforming the suburban residential fabric, one garden at a time.
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After Closing Arguments, Verdict Expected Soon in Morel v. AFP and Getty Images
The jury is expected to announce its verdict today in the trial to determine damages in the copyright infringement case photographer Daniel Morel brought against Agence France-Presse and Getty Images, following yesterday's closing arguments by lawyers for all sides in the case.
The case began when Morel alerted AFP and Getty Images that they were distributing his exclusive images of the January 12, 2010 earthquake in Haiti without his permission. The images were published and broadcast by many news outlets. Morel did not receive payment for the almost 1,000 downloads of his images licensed by Getty and AFP, according to his attorney, Joseph Baio.
Morel sued the agencies for infringement. Federal District Court Judge Alison Nathan ruled in January that AFP and The Washington Post, which published images distributed by Getty, were liable for infringement. The trial to determine damages began November 13 in Judge Nathan's courtroom in Manhattan.
Lindsay Comstock of Rangefinder covered the closing arguments yesterday (and also spoke to Morel during a break in the proceedings about his stance against the two media giants).
As Comstock notes in her report of the day in court, the lawyers for both AFP and Getty urged the jury to award damages based on the notion that the corporations "made mistakes" in their sale of the images.
You can read her full report of the closing arguments and see images Morel provided at the Rangefinder blog, PhotoForward.
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National Lawyers Guild honors ailing Cuban lawyer, urges Obama administration to permit Cuban Five brother visit
The National Lawyers Guild (NLG) continues to stand behind longtime member, civil and human rights defender Lynne Stewart, as the Second Circuit appeal of her sentence is argued before a three-judge panel today.
Arrest, abuse, and deportation of Guild human rights observers highlights harsh nature of Bahrain's anti-democracy crackdown.
The court opinion holds that police cannot arrest peaceful demonstrators without warning, solely because they do not have a permit. The decision will apply to future demonstrations.
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Don't miss the fun events being held at the Boulder Cycling Lounge this week as the Olympics gets under way. Watch LIVE from the Lounge as the Boulder Olympic men's team go for the gold. Cheer on Taylor, Timmy and Tejay! Come on by, the TV's are bike, the space is accommodating and it's way better than watching it at home alone at 4am or recorded and learning BEFORE you watch it what the outcome is already (come-on, in today's technology you can't hide from internet spoilers)
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- Free fro-yo samples courtesy of Spooners
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- Lounge open 4am - 11pm - Men's Cycling Road Race from 4am - 10am featuring 3 Boulder locals representing the USA
- Dish Gourmet here making the "Phinney Benny" sandwich (for sale) from 4am-10am
- Bike Caffe espresso coffee cart here from 4am-10am
- We will most likely be getting some coverage from 9News -either they will be here shooting or we will be sending them footage to air later in the day
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- Lounge open 6am - 11pm - Women's Cycling Road Race from 6am-10am featuring Boulder local Evelyn Stevens representing the USA


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Sky Bar, the open-air bar located 100 feet up on the top of the new Amway Center's tower, is scheduled to open on Oct. 28. This is in conjunction with the Orlando Magic season opening game according to Heather Allebaugh, press secretary for Mayor Buddy Dyer.
And it looks like a well-known third party may be operating it.
Church Street Entertainment, the entertainment company that owns Latitudes, Chillers, Big Belly Brewery, Antigua, Rok Room and Ember, is close to finalizing a deal that will put them at the helm of the new bar.
"We are close to an agreement," says Doug Taylor, co-owner of Church Street Entertainment. "We are continuing negotiations. We don't have a signed deal yet."
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Boil water advisory issued after Wilmington water main break
Published: Wednesday, July 17, 2013 at 10:18 p.m.
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The Cape Fear Public Utility Authority issued a precautionary boil water advisory for customers in the area of 13th, 14th, 15th, and 16th streets between Dock and Nun streets (1300 to 1500 blocks) after a water main break.
"CFPUA crews have responded to a water main break and are in the process of isolating valves in order to determine the extent of the repairs needed," an authority news release issued shortly before 10 p.m. Wednesday said.
Customers in the advisory area may experience low or no water pressure or loss of water service, the release said. It is estimated repairs will take six to eight hours.
The authority is notifying customers through local media and the New Hanover County emergency notification system, the release said.
"Periods of low or no pressure in the distribution system elevate the risk for back siphonage and introduction of bacteria into the water system. Therefore, CFPUA advises that, when water service is restored, the residents at the above addresses boil their water for at least one full minute prior to human consumption until otherwise notified by CFPUA. Human consumption includes cooking, making ice, drink mixing, food preparation and hand washing. Affected customers do not need to boil water prior to using it for bathing," according to the authority.
The advisory will be in effect until water quality testing has occurred and service is returned to normal.
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Woman charged with drug purchase near Pilot Elementary
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A 29-year-old woman is accused of purchasing prescription medication within 1,000 feet of an elementary school.
Alicia Marie Avila, of 284 Ashbury Drive, Thomasville, has been charged with possession with intent to sell and deliver a schedule IV controlled substance, sell of a controlled substance within 1,000 feet of a school, possession of drug paraphernalia, two counts of sell and deliver of a schedule IV controlled substance and simple possession of a schedule V controlled substance. She was placed in the Davidson County Detention Center under a $25,000 secured bond and has a court date of Feb. 26.
The Davidson County Sheriff's Office Vice/Narcotics Unit arrested Avila on Thursday as a result of a drug investigation involving an undercover purchase of prescription medication made by detectives, according to a news release from the sheriff's office. A total of 26 Clonazepam tablets and four Lyrica tablets were seized during the investigation. The purchase was made within 1,000 feet of Pilot Elementary School.
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Whenever a train has a collision—and most often when an incident involves a pedestrian—the public often turns an eye on the driver, with people thinking accidents are something the man or woman in the lead train car should be able to prevent. The public questions whether the driver was in the wrong, and though operators involved are put on administrative leave with pay while the incident is investigated, TRAX driver Arnold Tomlinson (name changed to protect identity) says there's very little drivers can do if someone is paying attention to his Facebook update or dashing across the tracks to make the train.
"People don't realize that when you run in front of a train, we don't stop on a dime," he says. "You have to keep your focus and know what you're doing. We become watchers because we have to anticipate what people are thinking. And then we have to outthink them."
UTA Operations Supervisor John Maxwell, a former English teacher, has been with the UTA for 21 years and treats safety as a 24-hour job, whether he's on the rails or walking down the hallway. "Safety has to be something you do in everything," he says. "If I see a floor mat that's flipped up, I'll stop and kick it back down because it's a hazard. It has to be an all-inclusive thing." For him and the 100 or so TRAX drivers, that means extensive training, staying alert, keeping an eye out from every angle and driving into platforms very slowly.
Training lasts well over two months, with drivers required to pass a pretest before even starting the class. Five or six weeks are spent on basic train operations, stopping at the access ramp and other key elements, adding other skills and tasks as the training goes on. After 10 weeks, the drivers hit the tracks, driving five graveyard shifts with no passengers.
"Safety is about looking 15 seconds ahead of you so that you can not just react, but respond to something that's going on," he explains. "If we see a person running for a car that's parked along the side of the street a block ahead, for example, that's a person to watch because they are in a hurry. When they pull out, they might not be looking and hit a train or even cause another car to swerve."
To make sure communities, particularly school-aged children, are learning how to act around the trains as the system expands, the UTA has held educational bootcamps at all of the elementary and secondary schools near the new TRAX lines, as well as the FrontRunner expansion to Provo. "There are a lot of communities that have not had TRAX before, and we're looking at starting the education process even before they start up," Goeres says, noting the UTA will also run a media blitz in Utah County to make sure the message hits at several levels.


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Located a few blocks from the Copacabana beach (2 minuteS walk), Happy Rio is in one of the most noble area of the city, near major tourist attractions such as Sugar Loaf, Corcovado, Ipanema Beach and Arpoador. Central of entertainment. Ar-conditioning and fan in all rooms. Best cost per benefit.
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Pick the special bus 'Frescao REAL' and drop off at Copacabana Beach in the corner of Rua Siqueira Campos.
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Pick bus 128 and drop off at Rua Barata Ribeiro (Copacabana) in the corner of Rua Siqueira Campos.
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Having kids doesn't mean having to throw in the towel and become a soccer mom. The modern family homes featured above set out to break the stereotype of family living. I personally love the idea of living in a modern home with a handful of kids running around. Growing up in a stylish enviroment exposes children to fashion, design, architecture, and other creative arts.
Designing the main areas in a modern home can can sometimes be easier than decorating kid's rooms and spaces. When designing a modern nursery or kid's room there is a balance between modern furnishings and a kid-friendly, functional design.
Need a few directional ideas for designing your modern nursery or kid's room?
The light fixtures you select for the kid's space can make a big impact on the overall design. Below are a few modern table lamps for the kid's room or nursery. The lamps are modern and fun and will easily transition into a more grown up space as the child ages.
Lite Source Kito Blue Table Lamp (left), Chrome Stack Set of Two Table Lamps (right)
* Post Update 10/24/12: Our Chrome Stack Table Lamps has been discontinued.
Possini White Flower Acrylic Shade Table Lamp (left), Jonathan Adler Carlyle Slide Table Lamp (right)
* Post Update 10/24/12: Our Jonathan Adler Carlyle Table Lmap has been discontinued.
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Have you ever spent hours cooking a delicious family dinner, only to see your loved ones shovel it down their throats, then suddenly vanish?
This phenomenon might have nothing to do with your culinary skills, nor a sign of the Millennial Generation's short attention span. Silly as it sounds, you might have insufficient kitchen lighting. If your kitchen island looks dark and lonely, brighten it up with modern mini pendant lights for kitchens.
Pendants create a striking mood and take up less kitchen space than standard 8-10" hanging lights. Mini pendant lighting also looks super-classy, with a range of designs to fit any kitchen remodel and budget.
Here are 5 basic tips for choosing the right design, spacing and height for your kitchen island pendant lights:
To determine the right hanging lights for a 2'6" dining table, just subtract 12", giving you 1'6". Divide that by 3 fixtures and you get roughly 4 3/4-Inch – which just so happens to be the size of the Kaser LED Mini Pendant
1.Choosing the diameter - To ensure there's enough headroom for everyone at the table, measure the width or diameter of the surface being illuminated. Then just subtract 12" from that number, and voila! You have your rough fixture diameter.
Small fixtures like the 6-inch Encircled Crystal Euro Halogen Pendant Set are perfect for breakfast nooks and small round tables. You can often save money buying pendants in sets of three.
2.Tiny is better - Busy pendants with a lot of design elements will appear bigger to your eyes. Always go as small as possible if you like em' gaudy!
The 6-inch wide Raindrop Glass Chrome Mini Pendant Light arranged according to the Rule of Three over a kitchen island. . Unlike LED or fluorescent lights, incandescent pendants like these are inherently dimmable.
3. Spacing the pendants - You want visual balance when you hang your pendants, so spacing is key. Measure the length of the space you want to illuminate (like a kitchen island,) find the center point for the center pendant. From there, hang the pendants equidistant on either side of the center and make sure the entire space is equally illuminated.
When spacing a row of pendant lights, measure from the middle light source (or bulb) of the fixture instead of the outer edge of the shade.
4.Though shalt not break the Rule of Three (unless it looks cool) – No, the "Rule of Three" are not tyrannical rulers from the Game of Thrones series. It is a guideline, based on the fact that our human minds love balance. Odd numbers (especially in successions of three) seem to look especially zen.
However, we've seen a lot of cases where there is just not enough room for three -- two is just fine if they're spaced evenly over the surface.
5.Get dimmers – Any of the incandescent or halogen fixtures on this list are compatible with simple, inexpensive dimming switches.
LED technology, however, has not been standardized; Brand A's LED fixture might not match up with Brand B's dimmer switches. Either way, a dimmer allows you to control the environment any way you want.
Studies show that intimate mood lighting actually makes food taste better. It might even persuade your family to linger at the table a little bit longer.
If you're embarking on your own kitchen lighting remodel, how are factors like spacing, size, light source and code compliance affecting your overall design? Any tips on installing dimmable kitchen lights? We'd love to hear your stories from the front lines!
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Bedroom with stylish contemporary lighting
The bedroom is a great room to take advantage of new lighting ideas. While traditional table lamps are the obvious choice, here're some fun ideas to try in your home.
Pairing mixed styles of eye-catching contemporary lamps could be fun if you first have an idea what look you're going for... Here're some inspiration photos to get you started.
Take a cue from the space above and mix it up, try stylish floor lamps instead of table lamps.
Party lights in a modern bedroom
String lights never looked better... They're not just for the patio! Try pairing them with a fun pendant lighting in the bedroom. It could make for great mood lighting too.
Modern bedroom with elegant lighting
You can make it interesting by trying different light fixture styles in the same finish. This helps achieve a more eclectic aesthetic while still keeping it elegant.
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No matter what your range of modern design lover you are, crystal pendant lighting is a beautiful option. Whether you love clean lines and monochrome style or rustic, eclectic modern design crystals simply add a bit of elegance.
Here are some inspiring ideas in all different rooms...
Crystal pendant lighting in a modern living room.
This living room above nails the monochrome modern design aesthetic and bonus, adds some beautiful crystal lighting for a polished look. The natural light from that window is perfect for reflecting those pretty crystals.
The size of the chandelier works well because of the high ceilings. If you have the vertical height, use it!
Crystal lighting in the bedroom.
This bedroom above features a bit of vintage furniture and decor, which looks great when paired with modern, minimalism. The crystal chandelier works perfectly with this balance of design aesthetics.
The size however, is more appropriate for the space than the lighting in our first image.
Crystal pendant in modern nursery.
Your kids room is not exempt from this crystal rule... Crystal pendant lighting works in EVERY room, including this modern nursery!
Warm textures and monochrome design is the perfect environment for crystal lighting. The crystal adds a delicacy that embodies what a nursery is all about.
Images from Dust Jacket, Habitually Chic, Style Me Pretty
With the upcoming KBIS (Kitchen and Bath Industry Show) mega event in Las Vegas, we thought we'd take a quick look at some of the trends and styles that will be emerging from the show.
KBIS, the voice of the kitchen and bath industry, has been around for more than 50 years. This year, the show is being held at the Las Vegas Convention Center, January 19-21, 2016,
What's the first impression of a KBIS tradeshow? It's really, really big, for one thing. More than 500 manufacturers and brands have exhibit booths, with kitchens and bathrooms each getting their own mega hall.
On top of this, there are numerous design events, speakers, awards, sessions that highlight new industry products, trends, technologies, you name it. If you are planning on going it's best to have a game plan and stick to it, otherwise you are risking a major case of overwhelm.
What are some of the trends we think will be on display? Here are 5 to keep an eye on.
Alecia Wall Sconce from Possini Euro
For finishes, warm brass tones are still trending. Brass is a lovely look for the bathroom, lending any space a stately, understated feeling.
The finish plays well with bronzes and can even be paired with brushed steel hardware depending on the color tone. Brass finish bathroom lights run the gamut style-wise, ranging from sleek contemporary designs to traditional and industrial themed pieces.
Angled Plane LED Wall Sconce
For the latest modern bath fixtures, white opal glass is clearly on-trend. The glass offers diffuse, flattering light that is perfect for getting ready in the morning for work or preparing for a night out, trust us, no one looks good under the glare of fluorescent lights that still adorn some bathrooms (yikes!)!
If you like a modern look with a hint of traditional style, look for fixtures that use square-sided glass set against chrome finish wall mounts. For the ulta-mod out there, there are a range of dramatic glass shapes to choose from.
LED Bath Light with Faux Bamboo Etched Glass
High-Tech has come to the bath. Techie features such as hands-free faucets and gizmo-heavy toilets are in high demand, and lighting is no exception.
LEDs for the bath will continue their advance in 2016. Stylish LED bath lighting is a great way to add an upscale, luxe feel to a bathroom with the added benefit of energy efficiency. The long-life of the LED bulbs and built-in arrays means that you won't be changing bulbs in your new fixtures for years to come.
ADA Compliant Wall Sconce with Fabric Shade from George Kovacs
Many new homes are built with small footprint powder rooms in them and require minimal space,usually just enough room to stash a sink, toilet and a bit of storage.
Many older homes also are being retrofit to add powder rooms in order to provide a bathroom on a first floor or off a kitchen area. Because the space is so small, single light sconces or small profile ADA wall lights are all the rage.
When you have such a small footprint to contend with, the last thing you want is a light fixture that projects too far into a room. ADA (short for Americans with Disabilities Act) sets standards for the distance a wall light fixture or sconce can extend from the wall. Because they have a small, minimal profile ADA lights are ideal for use in small spaces like a powder room.
Metropolitan Magique Crystal Wall Sconce
Good bathroom design is so much more than putting in some recessed lighting and calling it a day. More and more bathroom designs are featuring spa-like amenities and glamorous touches like crystal lighting.
To add a luxurious feel to any modern bath, designers are turning to glittering crystal bath lights to add sparkle. Crystal glass elements have been creeping slowly into modern design for some time, but expect to see more use of the dazzlers in the future.
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Kathryn E. Wellen, Ph.D.
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B.S. (Biological Psychology, summa cum laude)
The College of William and Mary, 2000.
Ph.D. (Biological Sciences, Genetics & Complex Diseases)
Harvard University, School of Public Health, 2006.
B.S. (Biological Psychology, summa cum laude)
The College of William and Mary, 2000.
Ph.D. (Biological Sciences, Genetics & Complex Diseases)
Harvard University, School of Public Health, 2006.
Description of Research ExpertiseResearch Interests: My lab is studying cellular metabolism, particularly how metabolic pathways regulate signal transduction and gene expression in cancer and metabolic disease.
Key Words: metabolism, cancer, diabetes, acetylation, glycosylation, nutrient-sensing
Research Details:
Cancer cells depend on altered nutrient uptake and metabolism to grow and divide. In order to appropriately regulate energy-intensive processes such as growth and proliferation, cells must be able to gauge their metabolic resources. My lab is interested in understanding how cells sense nutrient availability and integrate this information with signaling and transcriptional networks in order to modulate activities such as growth, proliferation, and differentiation. Current research focuses on elucidating the roles of nutrient-sensitive protein modifications in regulating signaling and gene expression in the contexts of cancer and metabolic disease.
We have recently demonstrated that acetylation of histones, and associated changes in gene expression, are responsive to glucose availability in a manner dependent on ATP-citrate lyase (ACL), a metabolic enzyme that cleaves mitochondria-derived citrate to produce acetyl-CoA in the nucleus and cytoplasm. Hence, histones can be modified in a manner responsive to nutrient availability, potentially influencing multiple chromatin-dependent processes. A major current focus of the lab is to elucidate the mechanisms through which ACL regulates acetylation and its impact on signaling and gene expression, using cancer and metabolic cell types and mouse models.
A second area of interest is in understanding the role of the hexosamine biosynthetic pathway in regulating metabolism and growth. The hexosamine pathway is a branch of glucose metabolism that produces UDP-N-acetylglucosamine (UDP-GlcNAc), a donor substrate used in the production of several types of glycans, including N-linked glycans. Many cell surface and secreted proteins are modified co-translationally by N-linked glycosylation, and these glycoproteins can be influenced by metabolic state through glucose flux into the hexosamine pathway. Changes in the function and surface expression of glycoproteins can impact tumor growth by altering cancer cells' interactions with their environment, including their ability to respond to growth factors and acquire nutrients. We are currently investigating how the hexosamine biosynthetic pathway is regulated in cancer cells and its impact on cancer cell growth and proliferation.
Rotation Projects:
Rotation projects are available in each area of interest in the lab. Please contact Dr. Wellen for details.
Lab Personnel:
Sydney Campbell, Graduate Student
Alessandro Carrer, Postdoctoral Researcher
Karla Kim, Undergraduate Researcher
Joyce Lee, Graduate Student
Caitlin O'Neill, Administrative Coordinator
Sharanya Sivanand, Graduate Student
AnnMarie Torres, Postdoctoral Researcher
Sophie Trefely, Postdoctoral Researcher
John Viola, Research Specialist
Steven Zhao, Graduate Student
Selected PublicationsWellen KE, Thompson CB: A two-way street: reciprocal regulation of metabolism and signaling. Nature Reviews Molecular Cell Biology 13(4): 270-6, March 2012.
Lu C, Ward PS, Kapoor GS, Rohle D, Turcan S, Abdel-Wahab O, Edwards CR, Khanin R, Figueroa ME, Melnick A, Wellen KE, O'Rourke DM, Berger SL, Chan TA, Levine RL, Mellinghoff IK, Thompson CB: IDH mutation impairs histone demethylation and results in a block to cell differentiation. Nature 483(7390): 474-8, February 2012.
Wellen KE, Lu C, Mancuso A, Lemons JM, Ryczko M, Dennis JW, Rabinowitz JD, Coller HA, Thompson CB: The hexosamine biosynthetic pathway couples growth factor-induced glutamine uptake to glucose metabolism. Genes & Development 24(24): 2784-99, December 2010.
Wellen KE, Thompson CB: Cellular Metabolic Stress: Considering how cells respond to nutrient excess. Molecular Cell 40(2): 323-32, October 2010.
*Wellen KE, *Hatzivassiliou G, Sachdeva UM, Bui TV, Cross JR, Thompson CB: ATP-citrate lyase links cellular metabolism to histone acetylation. Science 324(5930): 1076-80, May 2009. Notes: *both authors contributed equally to this work.
Wellen KE, Fucho R, Gregor MF, Furuhashi M, Morgan C, Lindstad T, Vaillancourt E, Gorgun CZ, Saatcioglu F, Hotamisligil GS: Coordinated regulation of nutrient and inflammatory responses by STAMP2 is essential for metabolic homeostasis. Cell 129(3): 537-48, May 2007.
Wellen KE, Hotamisligil GS: Inflammation, stress, and diabetes. Journal of Clinical Investigation 115: 1111-9, May 2005.
Wellen KE, Uysal KT, Wiesbrock S, Yang Q, Chen H, Hotamisligil GS: Interaction of tumor necrosis factor-alpha- and thiazolidinedione-regulated pathways in obesity. Endocrinology 145(5): 2214-20, May 2004.
Wellen KE, Hotamisligil GS: Obesity-induced inflammatory changes in adipose tissue. Journal of Clinical Investigation 112(12): 1785-8, December 2003.
Emanuelli B, Peraldi P, Filloux C, Chavey C, Wellen née Freidinger KE, Hilton DJ, Hotamisligil GS, Van Obberghen E: SOCS-3 inhibits insulin signaling and is up-regulated in response to tumor necrosis factor-alpha in the adipose tissue of obese mice. Journal of Biological Chemistry 276(51): 47944-9, December 2001.
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Event Date: 11/29/2012Event Time: 3:30 PM - 4:30 PMLocation: Founder's Hall, Room 352Description: Active Minds is a student-led mental health education, awareness, and advocacy group. We work to increase students' awareness of mental health issues and to help reduce the stigma that sometimes surrounds these issues and keeps people from seeking the help they may need. Through campus-wide events, Active Minds aims to create a comfortable environment for open conversation about mental health issues among college students.
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Few bands short of the Beatles inspired more kids to play the guitar and drums than KISS. With their signature makeup, explosive stage show and anthems like "Rock And Roll All Nite" and "Detroit Rock City," they are the very personification of rock stars. Original members Peter Criss, Ace Frehley, Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons came together in New York in 1972. While their first two records did not generate many sales, they quickly gained a national following for their bombastic, pyro-filled stage show. Their 1975 live album Alive! captured that energy and reached Number Nine on the charts, quickly making them one of the most popular bands of the 1970s – scoring countless hit singles, sold-out tours and appearing everywhere from comic books to lunch boxes to their very own TV movie. In 1977, KISS received a People's Choice Award for the song "Beth." Ace Frehley and Peter Criss left the band in the early 1980s to pursue solo careers, while KISS regrouped with a different lineup of musicians. Another major change was the group's decision to take off their makeup for 1983's Lick It Up. They continued to be a popular live draw, but in 1996 the original quartet reformed (and they put their makeup back on) and KISS mania was reborn. In 2001, Ace Frehley left the band for a second time; Peter Criss followed in 2003, and KISS reformed with a post-reunion new lineup. In 2009, KISS released Sonic Boom, their first album of new material in 11 years. They released Monster in 2012.
"Strutter" (1974)
The track that launched KISS' 1974 self-titled debut and pointed to the high-energy bombast that would soon follow. A tight, driving rocker that reportedly took its inspiration from stylish women Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons saw on the streets of New York – "Everybody says she's lookin' good/and the lady knows it's understood" – "Strutter" took the group's singular glam rock aesthetic and peppered it with the type of seedy groove favored by the likes of the Rolling Stones.
"Rock 'N' Roll All Nite" (1975)
For all the band's outrageous imagery, "Rock And Roll All Nite" is just a driving, straight-ahead boogie tune devoted to the party lifestyle. It's also one of the most popular rock and roll anthems of the 70s, and the defacto rock soundtrack to events worldwide. Although it appeared on 1975's Dressed to Kill, its appearance on Alive! captured the live energy of the band and the song, most notably its infections, singalong chorus.
"Shout It Out Loud" (1976)
Before KISS, Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons played in a group called Wicked Lester that covered the Hollies track "I Wanna Shout." Years later, the pair returned to that song, though giving it the full KISS treatment and penning one of the great parents just don't understand–life is a perpetual party rally cries.
"Detroit Rock City" (1976)
Working with Alice Cooper producer Bob Ezrin to record Destroyer, KISS committed this pumped-up towering rocker to tape to kick off the album. Despite its morose subject matter – the protagonist's impending death ("Whoa, my God, no time to turn/I gotta laugh 'cause I know I'm gonna die") – the chorus quickly raises spirits with the band's gift for fist-pumping rock and roll. It remains a staple of the group's live act.
"Black Diamond" (1974)
Clocking in at more than five minutes long, the coda to KISS again found the band delivering tales based on scenes in their New York stomping grounds. The down-and-dirty gritty realism follows an arrangement the escalates in ferocity, making it the go-to grand finale of early concerts and a fan favorite.
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Sunday, April 19, 2009
This is why heritage designation is important. This building has recently been deregistered by the County as well as the Province. As such, there was absolutely no protection for it. While designation does provide some protection, the other side of the equation is that buildings need to be maintained. This building was not being maintained.
I have heard (second hand information) that the framework is to be disassembled and taken to somewhere on the South Shore of the province. I do not know if this is true. Unfortunately, the importance of the barn is its context. It was built in Granville Center. Since 1888 this building has graced the landscape in this community. Generations of the Troop family have used this barn while toiling to make a living off the land in the Annapolis Valley. While its history tells an international story, Its individual story and its human connections are here. Reassembled elsewhere, the barn is a hollow shell devoid of its history.
Perhaps a new start is the best thing for the Troop Barn. Despite a great deal of effort and endless discussions, there did not seem to be anyone locally who was willing to step in to save the building. This is a better option than having the barn collapse. Emotionally, this does not feel like a better option. To say that I am crestfallen to see this barn being taken down is an understatement. This is another lost piece of our heritage.
All for now,
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- Anne CrossmanApril 20, 2009 at 8:07 PM
How sad! While it was getting pretty dilapidated, it still had a "feel" to it of bygone times when someone had a real sense of style. Unfortunately, it all cost money these days.ReplyDelete
So disappointing :-(ReplyDelete
Bill and I were just talking about this the other day hoping that the new buyers would restore it.
Strangely, I seem to have been going through the stages of mourning about the loss of the barn. I think that I have hit acceptance at this point. I have been out a few times to take pictures of the stages of the barn coming down. I still wish that something would have worked to keep the barn in this community. As Anne said, everything costs money.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousApril 24, 2009 at 1:57 PM
When I read the notice of application for decertification in the Spectator I knew this would be the end result. It is truly sad. This building was a community landmark. Do a quick google search and you'll be amazed by the number of photos of the barn that come up. I gave serious thought to purchasing the property, but the $50,000 asking price for three acres of land, a dilapidated house and falling down barn simply did not make financial sense. As much as I love old barns and want to see our heritage protected I could not justify such an outrageous sum (and my wife would have none of it). As for the rumour of the barn being reassembled on the South Shore, I would be shocked if it were true. More likely the timbers have been sold to a company on the South Shore. - PaulReplyDelete
- AnonymousApril 29, 2009 at 9:40 PM
My dad grew up there he is Walter TROOP I was going to buy it until I saw the price.He told me she need to much work to fix up. I am sad to see her being tore down I had some fun in there. David Troop.ReplyDelete
The demise of the Troop Barn brings tears to my eyes for sure!ReplyDelete
The landscape in Granville Center is certainly not the same without it.


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Location: Heersversuchsstelle Peenemuende, Usedom, Rostock, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.
Longitude: 13.8012 deg.
Latitude: 54.1686 deg.
Several major issues had to be solved during development. The first was what wing and body shapes would be stable at supersonic velocities. Another was building adequate ground facilities for the intensive tests needed to develop the 25 tonne thrust motor. For this purpose a static test facility was built at Peenemuende capable of handling 100 tonne thrust motors, seen as the next step after the A4. Another major problem was developing high-capacity pumps to deliver the liquid oxygen at a temperature of -185 deg C.
The next step was to make a 4.5 tonne thrust by clustering three of the 1.5 tonne engines as preburners. However Thiel still had burn-throughs in test runs. Poehlmann suggested the use of film cooling, which finally solved the problem. For the 25 tonne thrust engine, Thiel simply used 18 x 1.5 tonne thrust chambers, feeding a common mixing chamber. This was on the test stand in early 1939.
Meanwhile the results of the air war over London showed that the A4 could be an economic weapon. Bombers were averaging only 5 to 6 missions, dropping only 6 to 8 tonnes of bombs before being shot down. Once the loss of trained flying crews was considered, the bomber cost 30 times more than the A4 to deliver a tonne of explosives on London compared to the expendable A4 at its production price of 38,000 Marks. But time was being lost in convincing others in the German leadership that the missile should be put into production.
Peenemuende-developed delta wings were adapted to Army artillery rounds of the 105 mm flak gun and K5 280 mm cannon, decreasing drag by 35%. The result was an increase of 6 kg in the explosive load, a 6 kg increase in the iron mass of the round, but with a range increase from 59 to 90 km. Equipped with a new, lighter warhead, and a sabot boosting a slimmer round, the gun could shoot projectiles to a range of 135 to 150 km, with an accuracy of 2 per mill.
Use of the system on the A4 was complicated by the problem of the electrical charge that formed on the rocket body during flight through the atmosphere, and the electrical ions in the rocket exhaust, both of which made good reception of radio signals difficult. 90% of a 50 mhz signal was attenuated at the critical moment of engine cut-off. Another accuracy issue was oscillation of the rocket once it was out of the atmosphere - the rudders in the exhaust did not act smoothly, producing the equivalent of pilot-induced oscillations. The solution was to develop a missile that rode the beam during the entire boost phase, not just converging with it at the point of engine cut-off.
Many partial system test stands were used to solve these control and guidance problems, most notably a full-up 'iron bird' that could be used to test the effect of new systems on existing components.
The pad was surrounded by instrumentation rooms. Water was delivered at 500 litres/second through a 1.20 m diameter pipe to a molybdenum steel cooling section, consisting of many pipes running around the exhaust blast diverter. Other test stands included number 10, where the effects of the rocket exhaust on different material surfaces was tested; and number 8, where newly delivered engines were fired and calibrated. These certification tests ran as long as 650 seconds on the water-cooled stand. Area 9 was used for launches of the Wasserfall surface-to-air missile, and Area 2 for tests of the A4 using nitric acid and Visol as propellants. Area 4 was devoted to firing tests of engines installed in aircraft fuselages, and Area 3 contained the 1000 kgf engine test stand. This stand included pump and steam test stands, and a hydrogen peroxide plant. Area 6 was built to the same design as the largest test stands at Kummersdorf, and used for A5 tests. Hundreds of A5's were shot from Greifswalder Oie.
There was never any doubt that manned space travel was Von Braun's life goal. The technology needed for manned flight presented many such technical challenges. He realised early on that only multi-staged liquid propelled rockets could achieve his dream. Rockets certainly needed lighter propellant tanks, but there was a practical technical limit to this, and in any case, there still had to be a payload. Von Braun knew that liquid oxygen/liquid hydrogen was the ultimate propellant combination, but also that learning how to handle liquid hydrogen would be a long-term affair. A one-year study at the Technische Hochschule in Dresden and Peenemuende showed that other propellant combinations could produce no more than a 20% improvement in specific impulse compared to the existing V-2 technology. Therefore a multistage rocket was the only way to achieve orbital spaceflight.
The first A.4 missile was a hand-made job. Motor tests preceding the first flight were to be carried out in a huge, mobile test stand, which held the entire missile. However, this first A.4 never flew; it found its end in the test stand. In order to clamp the missile into the stand without attaching the thrust mounts to the missile structure, a large steel corset was built. Unfortunately, the builders of this corset did not take into account the shrinkage of the missile components when the frigid liquid oxygen was pumped aboard. The first A4 shrank, dropped out of the corset, and was a total wash-out.The test was to have examined the behavior of the guidance system and the graphite steering vanes in the exhaust flow. The corset had pivot mountings on it to allow the missile to be deflected while its motor was being fired, to see how fast the steering vanes responded, and what amount of corrective force they developed. After the failure, the Peenemuende team was embarrassed by the fact that they had overlooked something as obvious as the fact that cold things shrink.
When they were finally ushered into his presence, Dornberger was shocked at the terrible and changed appearance of the Fuehrer. The team begins their briefing, in the presence of Hitler, Keitel, Jodl, Butale, and Speer. The presentation began with a film of preparations and launch of an A4 on the 3 October 1942. Von Braun narrated the film, which had proven a real crowd-pleaser in the past. It showed the A4 in production at the vast assembly hall at Peenemuende, the vertical roll-out, the huge launch complex, and finally launch. Von Braun then presented a model and plans for the hardened production/launch bunker that was being built on the English Channel.
Hitler loved the bunker model, and declared he wanted to build not one, but three such facilities. Dornberger argued that mobile launchers would be militarily less vulnerable and less costly, but Hitler was unconvinced. The 7 m thick bunker walls, he declared, would 'draw every allied bomber like flies to honey. Every bomb they drop there will be one that does not fall on Germany'. Hitler asks if the payload can be increased to 10 tonnes (in order to accommodate a nuclear warhead) or if a 2,000 per month production rate was possible (in order to make mass attacks on Britain with conventional explosive or chemical payloads). Dornberger replies that it would take four to five years to develop a missile with greater payload, and that production was limited by the German industrial capacity for alcohol (used as fuel in the missile).
Dornberger noted that they did not dream of the possibility of short-term availability of nuclear energy in 1936, when the specifications for the missile were set. In any case, after the loss of the heavy water plant in Norway, it would take years to develop nuclear weapons. Hitler was visibly upset that the V-2 would not turn out to be a war-deciding weapon. But Dornberger pointed out it was a great psychological weapon - unstoppable, something against their which there was no defence.
Hitler stated that 'I have only had to excuse myself to two men in my life - and one of them was von Brauchtisch, who always championed the importance of your work, and the other is you. If we had this weapon in 1939, Britain would have conceded, and there would have been no war.
Hitler finally ordered that the V-1 and V-2 missile programs be given the highest priority in the defence ministry. Immediately needed staff and material began flowing into the program. Saur immediately ordered a production goal of 2,000 missiles per month, despite the fact that there was no prospect of producing enough alcohol fuel or training enough launch crews to actual fire the missiles at such a rate. However, there was no disagreement, since any industry leader who did not commit to meeting this production goal was threatened with immediate replacement. German alcohol production would mean the maximum number that could ever be fired was 900 per month.
With the V-2 development program already in crisis, the Allies launch a massive bombing raid against Peenemuende. On that evening test pilot Hanna Reitsch was visiting the launch site. At 23:30 the air raid siren sounded. 600 British bombers drop 1500 tonnes of ordnance on the launch centre. However many bombs fell in the ocean around the peninsula, or buried themselves harmlessly in sand dunes. The resident area was hardest hit, while the Luftwaffe station at Peenemuende West was not touched. 47 British bombers were shot down - they were told before the raid that this was the most important mission of the war, and that their commanders would accept a 50% loss rate. 735 people were killed in the raid on the ground, including 178 of the 4000 inhabitants of the residential area. A large number of the foreign slave workers in the Trassenheide concentration camp barracks were also killed.
After the tremendous raid the rocket team wander around the devastated facility, half-clothed, the buildings bathed in a weird light and everything covered in fine sand, as if flour was dropped over everything. Thiel and Walther - the two leading rocket engineers in Germany - were killed in the raid, and virtually all major facilities were damaged. The saving grace was that the soft sand of Peenemuende attenuated the blast of many bombs. Nine bombs hit the main assembly hall, but while there was splinter damage to some of the machine tools, there was no decisive hit that would prevent production from continuing. It was estimated that operations could resume in 4 to 6 weeks.
The raid was not unexpected. The high altitude contrails of the V-2 test launches were called 'frozen lightning' and could be seen from Sweden on clear days. The location and purpose of Peenemuende appeared in a crossword puzzle in a illustrated magazine published in central Germany in early 1943. British reconnaissance flights to locate the launch facilities had been recognised for what they were.
This raid, together with the bombing of V-2 production lines at the Zeppelinwerke in Friedrichshafen and the Raxwerke in Wiener Neustadt convinced Saur to reduce the V-2 production rate goal to 900 per month.


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The handling of this situation by the Sheriff's Office involved the use of over-the-top tactics reminiscent of storm troopers. Keep in mind this was, by Sheriff Edmunds' own admission, an underage drinking party not a crack house or riot. To address this perceived problem, the Sheriff's Office felt it necessary to seal off a home of a law abiding citizen to procure a search warrant, enlist the services of three outside law enforcement agencies, employ a massive show of force including at least one police dog, and, rather than issue citations, arrest any person over the age of 18 who they believed may have been drinking. Sixteen or more of the kids in attendance were taken to the Summit County Jail where they were detained for several hours before being released.
While detained in the home and in the jail, the parents and the attorneys for these kids were denied all contact with them.
In an article that appeared in The Park Record about this incident, Sheriff Edmunds claimed to have "stewardship over these kids to make sure we are protecting them often from themselves." In light of the way the Sheriff's Office conducted itself, Sheriff Edmunds' comments provide insight into his misapprehension of his role as Sheriff. As responsible parents we, not Sheriff Edmunds, have legal stewardship over our children and we unfortunately perceive a necessity to protect them from the Sheriff when his office fails to act in a responsible manner. If Sheriff Edmunds and his deputies were true "stewards," they would never have arrested these kids. These arrest records may affect future employment and admission to institutions of higher education.
To add injury to insult, some of the Sheriff's Office deputies were rude and vulgar to our children and to many of the parents. They were liberal in their use of the "F" word, swore directly at the kids and referred to others as "idiots." They were often rude and condescending to parents who were trying to pick up their kids.
In the Park Record statement, Sheriff Edmunds seems to take pride in the fact that several other law enforcement agencies were called in to assist in sealing off this home and arresting these kids, making sure not one escaped the long arm of the law. These agencies included the Park City Police Department, the Utah Highway Patrol and the Wasatch County Sheriff's Office. Parents who were present talked to those officers and they appeared somewhat embarrassed to be there just to help arrest kids at a graduation party.
As parents we want our kids to trust and respect law enforcement, not distrust and fear them. Tactics such as those used on Nov. 24, 2013, do nothing but alienate and erode confidence and trust in the Sheriff's office. As citizens and taxpayers in this community, we have the right to demand that we and our children be treated with dignity and respect and that our public servants conduct themselves professionally and with moderation.
As citizens and parents, it is our responsibility to remind the Sheriff he represents the community, and our expectation of police services are to be characterized as moderate and respectful. That didn't happen here. It needs to change.
We are asking to meet with Sheriff Edmunds in a public forum to hear his explanation and allow all affected parents and young adults to express themselves on this subject.


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Supply Chain Technology: Putting the spotlight on ERP
According to our latest ERP usage study, adoption rates and interest are both high. But just how far have logistics professionals gone in putting their ERP to work to solve today's logistics and supply chain challenges?
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With the goal of digging deeper into the supply chain software space to find out how logistic professionals are currently using enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems as part of their strategy, Peerless Media's Research Group decided to peel back the layers of this complicated segment in a survey that yielded 225 manufacturers, retailers, and distributors back in April.
Conducted on behalf of Logistics Management and Supply Chain Management Review, the Adoption of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems and Applications survey was conducted to provide a better understanding of the adoption of ERP platforms and their solutions for supply chain and logistics applications.
Spun out from the manufacturing resources planning (MRP) systems that gained popularity in the 1980s, today's ERPs span numerous areas of an organization including manufacturing, engineering, finance, customer service, project management, human resources, and accounting.
ERP also reaches outside of the traditional corporate boundaries to include supplier and customer systems. When this occurs, ERPs get pushed out into the supply chain—a place where giants like Oracle, PeopleSoft, and SAP have been moving toward over the last few years.
Also over the last number of years, more of those solutions have been pushed into the "cloud," a place where users access their software online via a subscription format. The survey addressed this trend as well, focusing on whether or not logistics and supply chain professionals are moving in that direction along with their ERP vendors.
The survey also addressed the adoption of ERP systems and applications; benefits and barriers to an ERP implementation; and user satisfaction with current ERP implementations and their ERP vendors, among other key points. All respondents were involved in the evaluation and purchase decision process for IT systems, solutions and/or applications relating to supply chain and/or logistics operations.
Over the next few pages we'll discuss the survey results with a few of the top supply chain software analysts. They'll also give us a look at some of their own research and help us to predict the future for ERP in serving the logistics and transportation sectors.
Adopters and innovators
According to our findings, adoption rates for and interest in ERP are high. In fact, very few companies are completely untouched by the all-encompassing systems. Twenty-seven percent of shippers have a fully operational ERP in place, and another 26 percent are adding/upgrading apps to an existing system (for a total of 53 percent adoption).
With more than half of responding companies already using an ERP, another 12 percent are just now rolling out such systems, and a final segment (20 percent) are either evaluating vendors, or the solutions themselves, to figure out if the IT solution will be a valuable addition to their company operations.
But not all logistics professionals are so enamored by ERP. According to the survey, key reasons for not implementing an ERP include high capital investment; inability to visualize the benefit; and a prevailing "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" mentality. Other barriers to implementation include limited/overworked IT resources and concern over integration with legacy applications.
Of the supply chain applications currently in use or planning to run through our respondents ERP platforms, the top were warehouse management systems (WMS) (59 percent); supply chain planning (SCP) (42 percent); and transportation management systems (TMS) (28 percent). Over the next two years, 40 percent of respondents plan to add a WMS to their ERP, 31 percent plan to add SCP, and 25 percent will plug in a TMS.
Companies that have adopted ERP report that they're seeing benefits like improved warehouse management, better customer service, inventory reductions, and enhanced demand forecasting. Shippers voiced further benefits that depended on whether they selected a single ERP vendor, a best-of-breed, or a hybrid approach. Those working with a single vendor, for example, cited easier implementations, less confusion and an initial, cost-effective investment.
Best of breed ERP users said flexibility and an "out of the box" integration process were among the top benefits, while hybrid users cited easy integration, ease of use, and an ability to adapt quickly to agile companies as the biggest benefits. Integration was by far the most important aspect of any ERP implementation, "but ease of use and cost efficiency also comes into play," said one respondent.
Of the companies surveyed, 39 percent of shippers using a single ERP provider were extremely satisfied with their choice, while 28 percent were somewhat satisfied, and 13 percent were not satisfied at all. Of the best-of-breed users, 46 percent were extremely satisfied; 43 percent somewhat satisfied; and 11 percent unsatisfied. For the hybrid users, 36 percent were extremely satisfied, 55 percent somewhat, and 9 percent not at all.
When asked what their vendors could be doing better, ERP users provided direct comments like: "Have better knowledge of what the system can do;" "allow more time to integrate with other systems;" and "provide more user-friendly reporting tools."
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About the AuthorBridget McCrea Bridget McCrea is a Contributing Editor for Logistics Management based in Clearwater, Fla. She has covered the transportation and supply chain space since 1996, and has covered all aspects of the industry for Logistics Management and Supply Chain Management Review. She can be reached at [email protected]
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