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Oct. 27, 2012
STANFORD, Calif. - Follow Stanford's game against Washington State from Stanford Stadium on gostanford.com's live blog.
Final score: Stanford 24, Washington State 17
On fourth down, and with a rush coming up the middle, Jeff Tuel throws a 25-yard pass to Bobby Ratliff to the nine. On the next play, Usua Amanam blindsides Tuel on the blitz. Tuel unloads the ball, but is called for intentional grounding. Ten seconds are taken off the clock.
WSU has the ball at the Stanford 19 with 15 seconds left. Tuel is sacked by Henry Anderson for an eight-yard loss and the clock runs out.
Fourth quarter (0:48 left): Stanford 24, Washington State 17
WSU tries a pass for a first down and run that is stuffed by Chase Thomas. On third down, Tule gets the pass off as he is nailed by Ben Gardner, but Stanford is called for pass interference and WSU picks up the first down.
Tuel is stopped for no gain and the clock runs with about 2:10 left. However, on the next play, Tuel lofts a deep pass to Marquess Wilson on a post. He makes the grab for 42 yards to the Stanford 23.
On first down, Tuel's pass is complete, but the Cougars are called for a chop block and a 15-yard penalty. Backed up to the Stanford 38, WSU faces first and 25. A short pass is complete to the 29 to Kristoff Williams, who goes out of bounds with 1:30 left.
On an all-out blitz, Stanford gets the sack, by Trent Murphy for a five-yard loss to the 34 with 1:00 left. A third and 21 pass is out of bounds, setting up a fourth-and-21 at the 34 with 48 seconds left.
Fourth quarter (3:37 left): Stanford 24, Washington State 17
With a second-and-7 at the WSU 49, Stanford's Stepfan Taylor picks up two and WSU calls its second timeout, with 3:59 left. Nunes can't find anyone open, brings the ball down and tries to run, but he is caught by Xavier Cooper for no gain.
Stanford must punt. Daniel Zychlinski's punt goes into the end zone and WSU takes over at its 20 with 3:37 left and a chance to tie.
Fourth quarter (4:07 left): Stanford 24, Washington State 17
Stanford takes over at its 25. Stepfan Taylor carries twice, but gains a total of six yards. Stanford needs to put together a time-consuming drive, but is in danger of going three and out with about 5 minutes left. However, Josh Nunes finds freshman Kodi Whitfield for six yards and a first down.
Taylor rips off his longest run of the game, for 11 yards to the Stanford 49. After a three-yard Taylor run, WSU calls a timeout.
Fourth quarter (6:29 left): Stanford 24, Washington State 17
WSU takes over at its 25. Jeff Tuel passes and scrambles the Cougars upfield. Facing a third-and-6, he hits Bobby Ratliff to the Stanford 40 for another first down.
A deep pass toward the end zone falls incomplete, and WSU has a third-and-5, but a swing pass to Carl Winston is stopped by A.J. Tarpley for a loss of one. On fourth down, Tuel finds Marquess Wilson for 13 in a soft spot in the Stanford zone, to the Stanford 23.
On the next play, Shayne Skov is called for a late hit out of bounds on a short completion. With first-and-goal from the 10, Tuel's pass is tipped by linebacker Chase Thomas on the blitz. Tuel has all day to throw and eventually finds Kristoff Williams cutting across the back of the end zone. Williams makes the catch between two defenders for the touchdown.
Fourth quarter (10:43 left): Stanford 24, Washington State 10
The Cougars face a third-and-5 from their own 18, before being called for offside, creating a third-and-10. On the next play, Jeff Tuel fires over the middle, but safety Ed Reynolds jumps the rout to intercept the ball at the 25 and returns it for a touchdown.
That's Reynolds' fourth interception and second touchdown of the season.
Fourth quarter (11:45 left): Stanford 17, Washington State 10
Stepfan Taylor has 15 carries for 33 yards through three quarter.
Kevin Hogan remains at quarterback for the second consecutive play and hands to Kelsey Young for nine. Hogan appears to be the quarterback for this entire series.
He gives to Remound Wright for a first down. On the next play, Hogan goes back to pass for the first time, but is sacked after a play-action fake. Josh Nunes returns at quarterback.
On third-and-13, Nunes tries to avoid the rush and is tackled after a two-yard gain and Stanford must punt.
WSU takes over at its 12.
End of third quarter: Stanford 17, Washington State 10
WSU takes over at its 15. Jeff Tuel escapes Chase Thomas in the backfield to scramble for 14 yards. A pass to Brett Bartolone on trips left give the Cougars another first down, to its 43.
Usua Amanam breaks up a slant pass and WSU faces a third-and-7, but the pass is thrown behind the covered intended receiver, and the Cougars must punt.
Stanford takes over at its 23. Kelsey Young carries for seven, and Kevin Hogan comes into the game at quarterback and picks up the first down on a four-yard run.
Third quarter (3:40 left): Stanford 17, Washington State 10
Two runs net only five yard, but Drew Terrell makes a nice catch of a low pass across the middle to pick up 12 and the first down. A delay of game call followed by a Josh Nunes scramble for six, and a deep incompletion, create a third-and-9.
Nunes, however, is hit as he throws and the Cardinal must punt.
Third quarter (7:08 left): Stanford 17, Washington State 10
Washington State will try to equalize on its ensuing drive, but immediately faces a third-and-7 at its 28, but Jeff Tuel's pass wide is overthrown and the Cougars must punt.
Stanford takes over at its 21.
Third quarter (8:04): Stanford 17, Washington State 10
At halftime, WSU had 15 first downs to Stanford's 4, and had outgained the Cardinal, 223-112.
Stanford takes over to begin the second half. Josh Nunes hits tight end Zach Ertz for 18 yards. Ertz stepped in front of a defender who thought he had the interception.
A 23-yard pass to Drew Terrell followed, taking the Cardinal to the Cougars' 28. On third-and-7, Ertz draws a pass interference penalty, giving Stanford a first down at the WSU 15.Nunes scrambles on second down, gaining seven when he appeared to be pinned behind the line.
On third and 1, Kevin Hogan entered at quarterback and picked up the first down on an option keeper to the left, to the WSU 4.
Taylor carries to the 1, and then Taylor gets stopped for no gain. With Hogan back in, fullback Ryan Hewitt carries out of a full-house backfield and scores over left guard.
Halftime: Stanford 10, Washington State 10
Washington State seems to be completing just about every pass - all in the 7-10 yard range. run for loss slowed the Cougars, who face a third-and-6 from the Stanford 40. Tuel's pass for Kristoff Williams is overthrown, setting up another fourth-down try.
Tuel scrambles for the first down on an eight-yard play and a first down, escaping a diving tackle attempt at his feet. Tuel spikes the ball with eight seconds left in the half, with the ball on the Cardinal 26. Tuel hits Williams down the middle to the 6 and calls timeout with two seconds left.
Andrew Furney attempts a 24-yard field goal. It's good as time runs out.
Second quarter (1:56 left): Stanford 10, Washington State 7
WSU faced a third-and-1 from its 30 and converted the first down on a pass from Jeff Tuel to Brett Bartolone on a crossing route for eight yards. A Tuel scramble, followed by an 11-yard pass to Marquess Wilson put the Cougars in Stanford territory at the 41.
But, again, Stanford came through with a sack. Alex Debniak earned his second of the game. On third-and-3, Usua Amanam broke up a pass intended for Gino Simone. But the Cougars went for it on fourth-and-3 at the Cardinal 34. Tuel's pass was complete, but his checkdown receiver, Bartolome caught the ball on the sideline short of the first down.
Stanford takes over at its 32. A short run by Stepfan Taylor and a loss on a reverse by Kelsey Young sets up a third-and-12. Josh Nunes' pass over the middle is dropped by Levine Toilolo and the Cardinal goes three and out.
Second quarter (7:26 left): Stanford 10, Washington State 7
On the second play of its series, Stanford responded with a 71-yard touchdown pass from Josh Nunes to Jamal-Rashad Patterson, who seemed to be uncovered as he caught the ball on a pass of about 20 yards. Arguably the fastest player on the team, Patterson outran the secondary for the score.
Second quarter (8:13 left): Washington State 7, Stanford 3
Stanford went nowhere on its ensuing series. The Cardinal has only four net passing yards so far (with 13:41 left in the second quarter), and only 39 yards in total offense.
WSU takes over at its 12. The Cougars pick up three first downs, converting a third-and-one with an eight-yard pass. The Cougars continue their methodical trek down the field, crossing the 50 for the first time after an 11-yard pass to Gabe Marks.
On the next play, Henry Anderson stuffed a run play for a loss of two, creating a few shouts of "Goose," from the crowd. WSU, as is the norm for a Mike Leach-coached team, is using a no-huddle spread offense.
Jeff Tuel goes deep on second down and fires to Dominique Williams, who makes a leaping catch at the 6-yard line. On first down, Trent Murphy pressured Tuel into throwing the ball away, but was whistled for roughing the passer, moving the ball to the Stanford 3-yard line.
Tuel then threw a jump ball pass to Williams who made the catch for a touchdown.
End of first quarter: Stanford 3, Washington State 0
Stanford went to the Kevin Hogan package on the first play of its ensuing series, for a 3-yard carry. Josh Nunes returned on the next play and was sacked for a 4-yard loss. A pass toward tight end Zach Ertz in the left flat fell incomplete and Stanford punted.
WSU took over at its 27. Moments later, a hit by freshman cornerback Alex Carter forced a fumble, but the ball rolled out of bounds, keeping the Cougars' possession alive. A pair of completions moved WSU to its own 48, but Ben Gardner came around the edge to sack Jeff Tuel for a loss of 5. It was the third sack of the game for the Cardinal defense.
On the next play, Alex Debniak blitzed to sack Tuel again, and the Cougars punted.
Stanford took over at its 33-yard line and got the ball to Jamal-Rashad Patterson on a reverse for a 12-yard gain, ending the quarter.
First quarter (5:29 left): Stanford 3, Washington State 0
WSU went nowhere on its next series until Jeff Tuel hit Gino Simone on the sideline for an 11-yard reception and a third-down conversion. But on the next play, Josh Mauro bulled his way up the middle to sack Tuel for a seven-yard loss. An A.J. Tarpley hurried a Tuel pass on a blitz and WSU faced a third-and-17 from its 35, which the Cougars could not convert.
First quarter (8:23 left): Stanford 3, Washington State 0
Stanford moved the ball fairly well until reaching WSU's 25-yard line where the drive stalled. A third-and-7 pass to Jamal-Rashad Patterson was caught out of bounds.
Earlier, freshman Kodi Whitfield made his first collegiate reception, and Anthony Wilkerson took a short pass for first-down yardage.
Jordan Williamson kicked a 42-yard field goal to get Stanford on the scoreboard.
First quarter (11:42 left): Stanford 0, Washington State 0
Washington State took the opening kickoff and earned a first down on its initial third-down try, on a short pass to Gabe Marks. But the Cougars went backward from there, with Stanford's Trent Murphy sacking quarterback Jeff Tuel for a 12-yard loss on third down.
WSU punted and Stanford took over on its own 42-yard line.
Stanford enters its game today against Washington State with a 5-2 overall record (3-1 in the Pac-12). The Cougars are 2-5 and 0-4.
Stanford is ranked No. 19 in the AP poll and will be bowl eligible with a victory, which also would enable the Cardinal to remain in the Pac-12 North Division title race.


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ORLANDO - The University of Colorado's two-time defending National Champion mascot Chip took home third place at the 2011 UCA/UDA College Championships here Friday, meaning Chip has now finished in the top three in three consecutive years at the Mascot National Championships.
"My thought process was, of course we want to win, but to three-peat would be very difficult," CU Spirit Coordinator Liz Harris said. "We didn't place as high with our video, so we were a little behind from the get-go."
The competition is judged 50 percent by a video already submitted and 50 percent on Friday's performance. In the video judging, the Buffs ranked second according to UCA/UDA standards but actually stood fourth behind a three-way tie for first entering Friday.
Minnesota's mascot, Gohper won while the Auburn Tiger, Aubie, took home second.
"We have set our standards high and a third place finish is really great," Harris said. "We love the Gopher, we actually work with those guys a lot and like them, so we were happy to see them win. Poor Aubie has been second five straight years now."
Aubie the Tiger was actually a part of Chip's skit. A Las Vegas-themed skit based on the Hollywood blockbuster The Hangover, Chip at one point walked into a bathroom where Aubie was waiting, much like the scene in the movie where actor Ed Helms walks into the bathroom where he encounters Mike Tyson's tiger.
The CU Express dance team is also in Orlando competing in both the jazz and pom divisions. The semifinals of the jazz competition will happen Saturday with the finals slated for Sunday. The Buffs are already finalists in the pom division, which will also take place Sunday. Last season, the Buffs took home third place in the pom division.
The dance competitions are judged 15 percent based on a video entry and 85 percent on the weekend's competition. This will be the first time in a decade the Buffs have competed in the jazz division and the Buffs weren't a threat for a title back then.
"Last year we made a huge name four ourselves," Harris said based on Chip's win and The Express' third place finish. "People are excited to see Colorado Spirit squads. There are a lot of perennial favorites in these competitions and we are still up and coming, so it will be interesting to see how we do the next two days."
CU's cheer squads compete in a different competition that will take place later in the spring.


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No I am funnin Kernel. We have too take the pin out and put the gas tube on correctly.
The barrel my buddy bought, has a pin that slides in for barrel alignment.
Good tips from yall on building.. Thank you.
Other than the Military, I really am not at all familiar with these weapons.
But slowly learning here, how they go together and function.
Quite an ingenious weapon they created.
I really never even cleaned one before, or took one apart.
The Govt. did not even give us cleaning kits.
We had the miracle new weapon, that did not need cleaning I guess?
But credit where credit is due.
We beat the hell out of them and they kept on ticking.


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On display at last week's Sweet Suite 2014 toy trade show in New York was Faber-Castell's Creativity for Kids brand, which showed six new themed Creativity Cans, including a 100-piece Creativity Can Music entry geared toward aspiring musicians—ages four and up—who can make instruments out of the can contents in producing sounds and beats.
"We've found that creativity in and of itself can help to increase test scores and help out in school--and that music does the same thing," said Faber-Castell product developer Tina Dujmovic. "So it's the perfect marriage of two creative arts--crafting arts and music."
Creativity for Kids last year launched the Creativity Comeback program to bring increased awareness to the importance of creativity for a balanced and healthy childhood. Central to it was the big Creativity Can, which contained over 100 craft components including air-dry clay, googly eyes, feathers, pipe cleaners, felt, pom poms, popsicle sticks and scissors.
"We also developed a smaller promotional-size Creativity Can, and sent out about 60,000 for free as a way to spark a nationwide conversation about the importance of creativity," said Faber-Castell's assistant brand manager of children's products Michelle Seeber.
"Creativity test scores are declining, and as a company created and based on creativity, we thought it was our duty to bring this conversation to the forefront at home and incorporate ways for open-ended creativity in kids--especially during the 'summer slide' when they're not in school and tend to forget what they've learned."
The big Creativity Can was geared for "general crafting sessions," noted Seeber. The Creativity Can Music and the five other new smaller cans (Critters, Art, Stories, Motion and Build—all at $10 each) likewise teach problem solving, stimulate creative thinking and encourage imagination.
The Music can includes various components for creating musical instruments—"random things like Easter eggs filled with beads or bells, whistles, rubber bands for making guitars, and spoons for making maracas or just tapping on the table like a drumstick," said Dujmovic. Play, added Seeber, is all free-form.
"It's about the beauty of creativity, so the can has no instructions," said Seeber. "We give a few starter hints, and there are pictures on the can, but otherwise it's open-ended in order to develop imagination, problem solving and critical thinking skills: Kids see an Easter egg and a spoon and figure out how they can put them together in making sounds."
Parents are encouraged to take photos of their kids at Creativity Can play and upload them to Faber-Castell's website and Facebook pages. In return, the company donates to the Lily Sarah Grace Fund for art programs in underfunded public elementary schools.
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Since the ancient days, traditional Chinese wellness exercisesTM such as Taiji and Qigong have always seemed profound and mysterious. Well, the exercise movements per se really are not. As long as you are taught the right exercises that suit your physical condition and lifestyle, you will find yourself progressing naturally. You will notice immediately your level of concentration boosted many folds, and "mysteriously" these exercises will also build up your internal strength and vital energy over time.
My name is Shirley Chia.
Read on to find out how learning Taiji and Qigong can help develop a healthier you...
Traditional Chinese wellness exercisesTM can be classified into fast and slow movements. Slow movement exercises like those in Taiji, besides giving you just as good a workout, generally also serve excellent healthcare purposes. In today's modern society where people tend to neglect the importance of exercising and become vulnerable to developing chronic diseases due to their stressful but sedentary lifestyles, I feel that the answer lies in traditional Chinese wellness exercisesTM.
Twenty years ago, I was working in the tailoring line. The nature of my work was loaded with trivial details and my schedule was hectic. I did not take good care of my health. As time passed, I became lethargic, fell ill easily and was under-performing. The turning point came when I discovered Taiji and various other Chinese martial arts. The exercises gradually restored my health. I have not had more zest for life before. Having personally experienced the health-restoring benefits of traditional Chinese wellness exercisesTM, I strongly recommend them to anyone who values great health in both the mind and body.
It has been 19 years since I apprenticed under several well-known Chinese masters including Zhou Shu Sheng, Zhu Tien Cai, Shu Zhi Fang, Liu Wei, Pan Shu Yi, Ge Chun Yan and many others. I have served as a judge at the Singapore National Wushu Federation for 10 years now and have accumulated over a decade of coaching experience. I was invited to be Chief Judge in the 2nd World Kuoshu All Style Martial Arts Championship Tournament 2006 hosted by the Singapore Martial Arts Instructors' Association.
My aim as a Taiji coach has always been to devise a simple way to introduce the wonders of this traditional Chinese exerciseTM, long enjoyed by our forefathers, to modern, busy people that we all are today. Gleaned from my many years of learning, coaching and judging experience, I am proud to introduce to you my personalised, simple and easy-to-pick-up exercise regimes which are highly effective. If you wish to glow with radiance and be flushed with vigour and energy all year round, all it needs is 10 to 15 minutes of your time every day. Not only will you progress very quickly picking up these supposedly profound exercise movements, if you keep at it regularly, you will be surprised by the transformation of your state of health in no time!
Yours sincerely,
Shirley Chia
Shirley is a very qualified, professional, patient and engaging TaiJi teacher. She is able to put her many years of skills, knowledge and experiences into simple movements that is easy to learn, effective and interesting.
I enjoyed her lessons very much and highly recommend anyone who is serious in mastering Taiji or simply looking for a new form of exercise.
Tham Fun Yuen
Director, Xuan Learning International Pte Ltd
"Her expertise can be attributed to her passion to pursue higher levels of the art even though she is a certified instructor with the Singapore National Wushu Federation. In addition, her well structured and systematic lessons are lively and tailored to different kinds of students. Be it a beginner to advance level students, you can expect a fruitful experience with her.
Hui Sing is a teacher who is willing and able to impart the gist of martial arts to her students. She often highlights the underlying principles and theories of each movement."
Liau Yuan
Group Leader, Information Security lab (Mindef)
"Under Teacher Huixing's dedicated coaching, Taiji has improved my problematic joint conditions significantly and my quality of life has been so much better. I am grateful to meet Teacher Huixing, who has an impressive mastery of Taiji."
Tham Zhenhuan
"It's been a great pleasure to be taught by Shirley. I have been learning Tai Chi under her guidance over the past few years. She is a very patient teacher and has excellent knowledge in the field of Tai Chi. One of her strength lies in her ability to communicate to her students in a way that students can understand the techniques easily considering the complexity in Tai Chi. Furthermore, her passion in teaching Tai Chi is evident to the students and it is definitely commendable."
'' I have been learning Tai Ji from Master Shirley since 1997. She is competent in her knowledge, training and teaching due to her long years of good training under a few renowned China Masters. More importantly, she is patient and passionate to teach in a clear , simple, effective and friendly styles and is enthusiastic in sharing her learnings with students. I personally have benefited greatly from her teaching. A number of my friends (with martial arts background), introduced by me to learn under her, have greatly complimented her good teaching.''
Dave Hum
Feng Shui practitioner
''Shirley makes the learning of Taiji simple with explanations of every moves. Learning from her is one of the best investment for my time and health .''
Richard Yeo Se Chun
PROBATE Enterprise
''My wife and myself enjoyed the basic TaiJi class conducted by master Shirley. She is very professional and patient with her students; and under her guidance we are able to pick up TaiJi with ease. She is very engaging thus making it very interesting every class. We'd highly recommend Shirley to anyone who is keen to pick up TaiJi as a form of exercise or hobby.''
Wan Tung Han
Director, Wesrich Pte Ltd
"I have been suffering from years of bad health due to stress from my work. About a year and a half ago, I picked up Tai Chi as a form of exercise, and I have felt my health improving significantly ever since. I have more energy for my daily activities, a better constitution and appetite, better sleep, and reduced body aches.
Shirley is a wonderful teacher. She is patient and knowledgeable, always correcting my mistakes and giving me pointers for improvement. Not only is she an excellent teacher of Tai Chi, her passion, skill and enthusiasm inspires me to improve myself in this martial art. Tai Chi is now very much a part of my life, much of it because of her teaching."
Peter Hung
"I came to learn Taiji around April 2010 and since then, I have come to like it more & more. Initially, I was not aware of the health benefits of Taiji but after sometime, I came to discover that previously, I have poor blood circulation and as a result, suffer from cold hands & feet, they will have a tingling warmth after each Taiji session! My blood circulation has since improved for the better. Taiji is indeed an exercise that improves health! In addition, I find that when I'm practising Taiji, it trains my mind to be focused. It helps to keep me calm, disciplines my mind to rest & to let go of distractions. This greatly helps to reduce stress.
Initially, learning Taiji is a great challenge to me as I have difficulty focusing during the lessons. If not for Shirley, I would not have been able to persevere through; not to even mention that I am actually currently making good progress. This is because Shirley has been very helpful, patient & encouraging and I have really learned a lot from her. As a bonus, other than having a great teacher, I also have very amicable fellow students whom I enjoy interacting with in our weekly practice session. Taiji is indeed a healthy sport and an exercise that is suitable for all age group. I strongly recommend learning Taiji with Shirley."
Yann Luk
''The 1st time we looked up for Taiji classes on the internet, we found Master Shirley who possesses lots of experience and the necessary credentials. Because of her professional image, we decided to give it a try, signed up promptly and consequently found that her lessons are amazing! Since then, we have been attending lessons regularly for more than a year. We find that not only is she able to coach in a way that is conducive to understanding, but she is also very encouraging and patient - such a wonderful teaching style is what we are looking for. Hence, despite the long journey from the Northeast of Singapore to its West, we are always looking forward to her lesson! Every time you learn and practice, you'll find that you get better not just physically but have an increased feeling of mental well-being as well. This Taiji class is definitely for people who desire to work towards a healthier body. Thanks Shirley."
Pang Kong Nyen,Teresa Tan
"Shirley is a great taichi teacher. Having no experience in taichi prior to lessons with her, I was unsure of what to expect. However, she guided me through the early stages of taichi effortlessly, and her mastery and understanding of taichi helped me gain confidence in my own ability. Years of teaching experience arms her with an array of tips, tricks, and neatly packaged analogies that really helped me grasp the fundamentals of taichi better.
In regards to my experience with taichi, I find that it has helped strengthened my previously weak joints, and increased my stability and balance. Being a martial arts enthusiast, I greatly enjoy taking the forms we learn and thinking of ways it can be applied to real life situations. Learning the taichi forms has also been a fulfilling part of my taichi journey. Learning a new form gives me a new perspective into taichi, while practicing and mastering the ones I already know gives me a sense of familiarity and calm. In general, my experience with taichi and Shirley has been a fruitful and enriching one."
Richmond Lee
"I have a fair bit of experience with Japanese martial arts. I have a sizeable family and a busy job with frequent travel, and more and more I started to crave creating a quiet and relaxed moment in my day. The health benefits of tai chi have been widely published and it seemed a good fit. I investigated various schools and possibilities and decided on Shirley because of her experience as a tai chi competition judge, her strong experience in the art and her overall demeanor. She proved very capable, fit and powerful. I hope I will be in her shape when I am her age! In fact, I would like to be in her shape right now! Shirley has a relaxed but insisting method of teaching. She is pleasantly direct, eager to point out the moments I looked more than a duck trying to fly rather than a man trying to do tai chi. Through her pragmatic teaching, I was able to learn the 85-step form quickly and am now working to reach higher levels of proficiency. Most importantly, I have been able to build in my daily moment of quiet. My posture is improving, my legs are stronger and I like to think I am more relaxed. I am looking forward to studying further with Shirley."
Marnix Boorsma
Finance Manager
"I have heard about Taiji and its health benefits long time back. It is a form of 'safe' exercise that one can continue to practise as long as the body allows. However, I did not look out for any classes until my company offers Taiji as a health programme. Taking the opportunity, I learned the Yang Style 85 Form and Taiji for All from Coach Shirley.
Since I started learning Taiji about 2 years ago, I benefited a lot from the exercise. I am more aware of my movements and coordination, having better sitting and standing postures, achieving mental and physical relaxation. All these will not be possible without Shirley's guidance. She is very patient and able to explain the detail movements of each body part and the underlying rationale of the movements in a simple manner. Her experience, coaching style and dedication allow me to appreciate the taiji techniques and the art easily. I look forward to her class every week."
Lydia Chen
IT Professional
"Having practiced Tae Kwon Do and Karate actively for over 17 years, my knees have developed problems. Jogging even for short distances caused excruciating pain and swelling in my knees.This was probably made worse by my decision to adopt vegetarian diet in last 10 years. As a result, I was prescribed glucosamine sulphate supplement by the doctor for my condition. This helped relieve the pain in my knees but caused gastric problems for me. Fortunately, after taking Tai Chi lessons from Shirley for about 9 months, my knees felt stronger and the pain reduced significantly despite me not taking any supplements for my knees anymore."
Jason Wong
Beauty Biz Consultant


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Perspectives: GOP tidal wave stopped at state line
By R. Michael Alvarez
Posted: 11/06/2010 07:12:23 AM PDT
Tuesday's elections were historic. We will look back on 2010 as one of the most important midterm elections in recent memory.
First, Washington politics is about to change, big time. With Republicans picking up a majority of House seats, there will be new political leadership and a change of focus in one branch of our government. No doubt, the new Republican House leaders will look at their sweeping victory as a mandate for change.
These elections will also undoubtedly usher in a new era of partisan wrangling, and most likely gridlock. With Republicans holding a solid majority in the House, they will be able to stymie Democratic initiatives coming either from the Senate or the White House.
Republicans can also use their new power to launch investigations and to attack the Obama administration. While this will satisfy some conservatives throughout the nation, it will likely alienate other voters who are looking for real solutions to pressing problems.
While it is early to say exactly what drove voting decisions across the nation, in the first national exit poll reported by CNN, most voters said that the economy was the most important issue facing the country today. It was important to note that few named health care, illegal immigration or the war in Afghanistan.
But I doubt that many of those voting Tuesday for change believe that partisan gridlock and politically motivated investigations will produce new jobs, restore value to their homes or lead to a better standard of living for their families.
So unless the politicians in Washington are solution-driven, we might see an even angrier electorate in 2012.
Second, while this tidal wave of change swept the nation, it seems to have stopped at the California border. Democratic candidates like Jerry Brown and Barbara Boxer successfully fought back the Republican tide, as did many legislative candidates across the state. A good example of the latter is incumbent Adam Schiff, D-Pasadena, who easily and overwhelmingly brushed off what some thought could be a strong challenge from tea party-aligned Republican John Colbert.
Why didn't the Republican tidal wave sweep over California? This will be something that pundits and researchers look at in the future, but at this point there seems to be a couple of possible explanations. At the state level, Republican candidates were inexperienced and lacked a message that resonated throughout the state.
Neither Fiorina nor Whitman seemed sure of themselves as politicians, and they never got traction with their messages. At the congressional level, California is so heavily gerrymandered that national tides did not do much damage to incumbents.
Additionally, it is likely that California's electorate on Tuesday was distinct from the rest of the nation. As I visited polling places on Tuesday, in many parts of Los Angeles County there were energized voters, and visible voter-mobilization efforts. Early analysis of exit poll data indicates that those efforts might have led to a significant increase in Latino participation, another possible reason Republicans failed throughout the state.
Third, after Tuesday's races, the future of the Republican Party in California at the state level is unclear. At this point, Democratic candidates have swept all of the statewide offices except for the attorney general's seat; that race may not be decided for weeks, with Kamala Harris of San Francisco currently in a slim lead. Given the virtual Democratic sweep at the state level in a Republican year nationally, it surely looks as if California Republicans are out of sync with California voters.
Fourth, the two top-of-the ticket races provide strong evidence that well-heeled candidates do not always win elections. Whitman spent at least $142 million of her own money on her failed bid. Fiorina spent more than $5 million from her pocketbook in another failed effort.
Rich, free-spending candidates strike fear into the hearts of their potential opponents, but winning an election in California requires more than a large bank balance. While there is no guarantee that well-heeled individuals won't blow their fortunes in future elections, my guess is that Whitman and Fiorina's losses on Tuesday may force other rick potential candidates to rethink their political plans.
Finally, there was a trio of ballot measures in California of future importance: propositions 19, 20 and 25. Proposition 19, which would have legalized marijuana in California, lost badly. It never raised a lot of money, at least until billionaire George Soros weighed in at the last minute. But the measure attracted a lot of attention across the nation. Despite failing at the polls, we might see another similar ballot measure in the near future - 45 percent of California voters said "yes" to legal pot.
But both propositions 20 and 25 did pass, and they will have long-lasting effects on politics and governance in California.
Proposition 20 added the responsibility of drawing congressional district boundaries to the new Citizens Redistricting Commission, which was put into place after Proposition 11 passed in 2008.
The work of this new commission will begin shortly, and because it will take the power to draw legislative districts away from politicians, we could see more competitive state legislative and congressional elections soon.
If Proposition 20 will change who gets elected in California, Proposition 25 is likely to change one of the most important things state legislators do in office - produce a state budget. Proposition 25, which was strongly supported at the polls on Tuesday, will lower the vote requirement to pass a budget from a two-thirds to a simple majority. This could reduce the budgetary gridlock we have seen in recent years in Sacramento, and eliminate one of the primary sources of partisan friction in our state's politics.
R. Michael Alvarez is a professor of political science at Caltech whose research focuses on voting behavior and election technologies.
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There's a reason the media has dubbed matchmaker Rachel Greenwald as "The Wife Maker." Yes, she's responsible for over 750 marriages, but more importantly, she has solved perhaps the biggest dating mystery of all time: when you finally meet Mr. Right (or even Mr. Potential), what "really" compels him to call back (or not) after a date?
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Rachel's goal isn't for you to pretend to be someone you're not, but rather to keep the ball in your court. By using her innovative research and tips as a guide, more men will ask to see you again; then "you "can do the selecting, rather than wondering if they'll call. Because information is power, this book will make your first hello a lasting one.
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Rachel Greenwald has an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BA in psychology from Wellesley College. She has conducted seminars nationwide on "How to Find a Husband After 35" to sold out crowds, and has private clients all over the country. She is a featured guest on top-rated radio shows in major cities. She lives in Denver with her husband and children. This is her first book.
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- North Carolina cotton field day a big success
- Pre-emergence treatments
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• This year's event was hosted by long-time cotton grower and current president of the North Carolina Cotton Growers Association, Gary Respess and his family.
• Veteran North Carolina State weed scientist, Alan York, explained to growers why Palmer amaranth has been dubbed 'Super Weed'.
• One of the most popular stops on the field day tour was a talk by North Carolina State entomologist Jack Bachelor, who outlined some ways to manage stink bugs in cotton.
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In the absence of the pre-plant or in heavily infested fields, York recommends a two- or three-way pre-emergence application. Reflex plus Direx plus Prowl has been one of the more effective treatments.
The next step in the program is Dual Magnum or Warrant put in early post with the first application of glyphosate. That is followed by a residual lay-by application of a material like Direx or similar material. In other words there is probably a place for hoods or directed sprayers.
The objective, York says, is to layer in herbicides so that a new herbicide kicks in prior to the preceding
One of the most popular stops on the field day tour was a talk by North Carolina State entomologist Jack Bachelor, who outlined some ways to manage stink bugs in cotton.
North Carolina State, in cooperation with several other Southeast universities, developed a template that has been printed and available in all participating states that allows a grower to check bolls in the field and apply a few observational variables and make decisions whether to spray for stink bugs.
The continued increase in the use of bacillus thuriengensis-containing seed in the Southeast is likely to mean continued growth in stink bug problems across a number of crops commonly grown in the Southeast, according to Bachelor.
North Carolina cotton grower Danny Clayton perhaps drew the most attention from other cotton growers attending the meeting with his presentation on the comparable cost of cotton pickers.
Clayton compared the cost of a new John Deere picker equipped with an on-board, on-the-go module builder, a Case picker with a similar system, and old and new conventional cotton pickers.
The advantage of the Deere system is its seamless picking, packing and stacking speed. Clayton noted that he has run his Deere system up to 20 hours a day, but contends the optimum size operation for this type cotton harvest system is about 2,000 acres.
The advantage of the Case system is that it uses permanent, rather than disposable tarps, for moduling cotton. It also is significantly lighter in weight than the John Deere system and cost about $20,000 less (approximately $540,000 versus $560,000).
For many Southeastern growers, who don't have the acreage to justify one of the new cotton harvest systems, a used conventional picker may be the best option. Clayton showed some figures suggesting a big advantage for used pickers versus the new on-board module-building machines, compared to a new conventional cotton picker.
Gaylon Ambrose, Beaufort County Extension ag leader shared with growers in attendance his 20-plus years of experience with cotton production. The biggest advantage, and most consistent advantage for cotton production in eastern North Carolina, Ambrose says is to plant cotton early.
Ambrose told the story of an entomologist who disagreed with his early planting theory, pointing out more susceptibility to early season insect damage and to diseases vectored by these insects. Despite that risk, the veteran North Carolina Extension leader contends the big advantage is still to plant cotton early.


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MEDINA — The 475 pinwheels outside the Children's Center of Medina County's Highland Drive offices are more than just ornaments to spin in the springtime breezes.
Each represents a case of child sexual abuse that has been investigated in the county.
Rhonda Wurgler, the newly appointed director of the center, said the pinwheels bring attention to the stark reality that child abuse happens everywhere.
"It brings the attention that we're not immune here in Medina County," she said.
This is the fourth year the Pinwheels for Prevention campaign has been held in Medina.
The Children's Center is a child advocacy agency that allows investigators like police, lawyers and doctors to use their "child-friendly" offices to question and examine child victims of reported sexual abuse.
The center reported it investigated 120 child sexual abuse cases last year.
The agency also said nationwide research shows one in four girls and one in six boys will be sexually abused by the age of 18.
"Residents of our community are always surprised when they find out that each year hundreds of investigations of child abuse happen right here," campaign chairperson Kim Wilson said in a statement.
In addition to the 475 pinwheels at the Children's Center, 12 other large pinwheels have popped up throughout the county.
This is the first year that businesses, schools and local governments have participated in Pinwheels for Prevention.
Wurgler said she's heard from businesses and other groups that want to participate next year.
"I have a feeling next year there are going to be more pinwheels throughout the county," she said.
The Children's Center will host an abuse prevention workshop 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Medina Public Library, 210 S. Broadway St.
In addition, the Children's Center is having a $2,500 Buehler's grocery giveaway raffle through the end of April. Raffle tickets are $10 each or three for $25.
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One of your very favorite malls – Montgomery Mall – has recently announced the addition of eight new retailer as part of the mall's redevelopment project. The redevelopment project began in early 2014 and is projected to be completed next year.
Trendy fashion retailers such as Banana Republic, Ann Taylor, and global footwear retailer Clarks are expected to open in time for Holiday 2014. Zoë's Kitchen, a casual restaurant offering naturally healthy Mediterranean meals will also open in time for Holiday 2014.
Additionally store opening will continue into 2015. Among these additional store openings are Justice & Brothers, a clothing and accessories store for tween girls and boys ages 7-14, and Grub Burger Bar, a casual burger joint. Grub Burger bar stays true to its Texas roots with bold flavors, homemade sauces, "scratch baked" buns, and certified Angus chuck and brisket ground daily in-house.
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Montgomery Mall is a pioneer of supporting the surrounding community's needs. In November 2013, the mall welcomed a 126,000-square-foot Wegmans grocery store. Opening this store created nearly 500 jobs for locals.
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Every so often the South brings forth an artist that has the perfect recipe for success in the R&B arena. Jackson, Mississippi, based Terrell has just the right combination. Read More
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ELLINWOOD - The Presson family, from Karrsjo Ornsleoldsvile, Sweden has moved to the United States and is working with Star of Hope International in Ellinwood to spread the word of SOH's mission. The SOH American headquarters are in Ellinwood.
CLAFLIN -The Central Plains Oiler music department had 24 students performing in Larned on Saturday, March 31 at the Regional Music Festival. It was a successful day with nine of 14 entries advancing to the State Music Festival. The State Music Festival is scheduled for Saturday April 28 at Kansas Wesleyan University.
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All are invited to join in the festivities of the ninth annual Community Hog Feed at Immanuel United Church of Christ located at 7th and Fritz in Ellinwood from 5-7 p.m. on Sunday, April 15. Tickets are available at the door for adults, $7, children 4-12, $4, and those 3 and under, free. Carryouts will be available.
HOISINGTON - For the 2012-13 school year, each Hoisington High School student will get a new iPad2 to use during their high school years, the USD 431 school board approved Monday night after extensive discussion.
Hoisington Middle School has released the Honor Roll for the 3rd nine weeks.
Doc and I always look forward to this time of year and the changes it brings to the Bottoms. New birds migrating through, emergent plants greening, frogs singing their little hearts out. Little did I know this time of year would bring a large change for my wife and I as well? In a whirlwind of events, I was offered and accepted a position at Forest Laboratories working with Alzheimer's Disease, Hypertension and MDD products. Sadly, this means I will no longer be working at the KWEC and this will be my last Marsh as the Education Director for ...
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HOISINGTON - Hoisington High School senior Kade Cook is creating a new Cardinal mosaic out of ceramic tiles for the front hall of the school. A Cardinal is the school mascot.
ELLINWOOD - Government commodities will be distributed in Ellinwood from 11 a.m. to noon on March 29 at the UCC Church, 701 N. Fritz Ave. Call 564-2695 for more information.
With the spring season upon us, I thought it would be appropriate to remind everyone that I will start sending out letters concerning lawn and accumulation of trash issues. The letters serve as reminders as to the City of Ellinwood's ordinances concerning this issues and I hope, if you should happen to receive a letter, you take it as a reminder to perform a spring clean up and get your property in shape for the summer. Let's keep our city clean-a great place to raise our children and a great place to live.
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The California Experiment Lays the Path to Creating an Energy Efficient Economy
by Executive Director Daniel T. Colbert
Thirty five years ago, before anyone else got it, Art Rosenfeld got it. He understood that energy efficiency was going to be the most important cog in reinvented energy machinery not only for his own State of California, but for the world. Head of California's Energy Commission since its creation in 1974, Rosenfeld's work in reducing energy consumption has been so effective that while per capita energy usage in the United States has increased by 50%, California per capita usage has stayed flat. This data, dubbed the "Rosenfeld Curve" in his honor, has inspired other states and the federal government to achieve similar savings by imitating California's programs. California's energy efficiency programs have saved taxpayers a total of $56 billion since the Commission's inception.
America's founders understood the value in letting states experiment with their own ideas and programs. However, this value is only realized if successful programs are replicated elsewhere and failures abandoned. California's experiments in energy efficiency, while not always rewarding, have been successful in aggregate and should be adopted more broadly throughout the country. Meanwhile, three groups in California - the Institute for Energy Efficiency at UC Santa Barbara, the Center for Energy Efficiency at UC Davis and the Precourt Energy Efficiency Center at Stanford University - are leading the next charge on the energy efficiency front. Stay tuned for more California successes leading the nation.
Click here to read "The California Experiment", an article by Ronald Brownstein in the Atlantic which inspired this commentary.


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Tel 212 606-3602
The consular 'laissez-passer' is a travel document issued only in special circumstances in the following situations:
a French national—whether or not resident, registered or a visitor—who has lost or had stolen his passport and needs to return to France urgently without waiting for approval from the Préfecture who issued the lost passport;
draft evaders and deserters of French nationality who wish to surrender and are planning to report to the appropriate authority.
Validity of 'Laissez-Passer'
This document is valid only for returning to France.
In all cases, proof of identity, civil status and French nationality are required along with two passport-size photos.
In the case of a stolen passport, a police report is also required.
Whatever the charge, you have the right, whether you are a resident of the US or a visitor, to communicate with your Consulate or Embassy; we contact the local authorities to attest that you are under consular protection and to inquire about the reason for arrest. In such cases, collect calls are accepted by the Consulate.
The Consulate will request the necessary authorizations for its officials or their aides to visit you. It will check on the conditions of detention and compliance with local laws.
For legal assistance, the Consulate maintains a list of lawyers for your defense; legal fees will be your responsibility.
The Consul and his staff will assist you in completing any documents you may have to fill in for the French authorities, and any local procedures regarding your stay. They can issue:
an attestation of consular registration,
an attestation of residence,
a certificate of succession.
They will also legalize signatures.
What the Consulate cannot do
repatriate you at State expense except in especially serious cases and providing subsequent reimbursement is guaranteed,
pay your hotel bill
advance money (except in special cases when a tangible guarantee has been provided beforehand)
intervene in strictly personal matters
intervene in court proceedings to obtain your release if you are involved in a court case.
Once a year the 'Caisses de retraite françaises' (French pension providers) are required to verify that a person receiving a French pension is still alive and ask that you fill out a Certificate of Existence and Residence and send it to them.
This form is to be completed by the Social Services office of the Consulate General. You must appear in person at 10 East 74th Street between 9 am and 1 pm with an ID document that has your photo (French National ID card, passport, consular registration card or drivers license).
If you are unable to appear in person, this form may be filled out and signed by a notary public. It must then be sent to the Consulate for authentication and then returned to you.
Consulat Général de France
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If you wish the Consulate to send the completed form directly to the Caisse de Retraite, simply enclose a stamped envelope, with postage of 84 cents, addressed to the appropriate Caisse de Retraite française.
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French citizens visiting New York who find themselves without money after a theft or assault, accident or sudden illness.
'Entraide Française' is the only organization recognized as a 'charitable organization' by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the New York area. It draws on the professional competencies and personal skills of its members (doctors, lawyers, bankers, counselors, etc.), in order to help resolve quickly situations that are as sensitive as they are varied.
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A visit to Moët & Chandon creates a feeling of personal connection with the House that remains for a lifetime,
a memorably fascinating experience that will forever enhance the pleasure and enjoyment of our champagne.
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The Moët & Chandon Cellars
To walk through our wine cellars in Epernay is to enter the very heart of Moët & Chandon. Located 10 to 30-meters under the chalky soil, Moët & Chandon's cellars are the largest within the Champagne region, spanning 28km (aprox 17.4 miles). In this legendary subterranean labyrinth, the forces of nature have come together to create a uniquely ideal setting for the metamorphosis of choice fruit into the House's luxurious wine. Select grapes undergo their transformation into champagne in conditions where temperature and humidity levels are constant and unchanging.
Regularly scheduled tours of the cellars followed by a tasting can be enjoyed throughout the season and bespoke tastings and tours can be arranged at your convenience.
In 2016, we will be delighted to welcome you in our cellars for a guided tour
From February 1st to March 20th, 2016
From November 19th to December 31st, 2016
From March 21st to November 18th, 2016
Annual Closing : January, 1st to January 31, 2017
Opening hours
Our visit center opens its doors from 9:30 am to 11:30 am, from 2:00 pm to 4:30pm
Guided tours: entry fees 2016"Traditional" visit 22€/person
(Visit and 1 glass of Moët Impérial)"Impériale" visit 28€/person
(Visit and 1 glass of Moët Impérial and 1 glass of Rosé Impérial)"Grand Vintage" visit 35€/person
(Visit and 1 glass of Grand Vintage and 1 glass of Grand Vintage Rosé)Under 18 years 10€/person
(Without tasting)Under 10 years Free
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The tour lasts 1 hour including the tasting and is carried out on foot.
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Moët & Chandon is located in Epernay, Champagne, and is approximately 160 kms
north east of Paris. We are easily accessible by car or by train.Champagne Moët & Chandon
20 avenue de Champagne
51200 Epernay
Tel : 03.26.51.20.20
Fax : 03.26.51.20.21
Email : visites@Moët.fr
By car: One and half hours from the outskirts of Paris on the A4 motorway.
For roadmap, visit www.viamichelin.com
By train: One hour and twenty minutes from Paris Gare de l'Est train station to Epernay.
Moët & Chandon is located 5 minutes by foot from the station. For train times, visit www.voyages-sncf.com
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The SM-3 was a derivative of the Standard SM-2ER Block IV using the LEAP (Lightweight Exo-Atmospheric Projectile) homing vehicle to give AEGIS naval vessels theater anti-ballistic missile capability. The two rocket stages of the SM-2ER Block IV were supplemented by a third stage, the Alliant Techsystems Advanced Solid Axial Stage (ASAS). A GPS-Aided Inertial Navigation System was used to guide the missile to near the predicted impact point, with the LEAP making the final hit-to-kill intercept. AEGIS launching ships required updates to computer hardware and software in order to operate the missile.
The LEAP and its Forward-Looking Infrared sensor were first tested in four Terrier/LEAP launches between 1992 to 1995. However both intercepts attempted in the series were failures. The first launch of a complete SM-3 missile came in September 1999. In January 2002 the first successful intercept of an Aries ballistic missile target was achieved. Testing thereafter proved the capability of the missile against more difficult targets and scenarios. In 2008 the system was modified in a matter of weeks to successfully shoot down an errant American satellite.
Failures: 1. First Fail Date: 2000-07-01. Last Fail Date: 2000-07-01. Maximum range: 500 km (310 mi). Standard warhead: LEAP. Boost Propulsion: Solid rocket. Cruise engine: MK 104. Maximum speed: 9,600 kph (5,900 mph). Initial Operational Capability: 2006.
AKA: SM-3; RIM-161A; Standard 3 ER.
Status: Active.
Gross mass: 1,500 kg (3,300 lb).
Height: 6.55 m (21.48 ft).
Diameter: 0.53 m (1.73 ft).
Span: 1.57 m (5.15 ft).
Apogee: 160 km (90 mi).
First Launch: 1999.09.24.
Last Launch: 2011.09.01.
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Tadao Yamano, Yoshikazu Kusunoki, Fumiyasu Kuratani, Takenori Ogawa, Teturo Ikebuchi, Isao Funeno
Released: May 10, 2005
When a ship with a wide immersed transom stern runs on a deeper draft than its design draft, forward-oriented wave breaking often occurs just behind the transom stern. The phenomenon accompanies large momentum loss and accordingly large hull resistance. The bottom profile form of the transom stern is one of the most important factors which affect the phenomenon, though not so much attention must has been paid to the part in many ships just by the reason that the part is only a limited local part of a hull. In this paper, model tests on typical bottom profile forms are conducted at first and then the effect of the bottom profile form on stern wave resistance is discussed based on the results of the model tests. As a result, characteristics and amount of the effect and the relation between the bottom profile form and the stern wave resistance are clarified.
Takahito Takahashi, Akira Kakugawa, Masahiko Makino, Yoshiaki Kodama
Using flat plate ships of up to 50m in length in a 400m-long towing tank, we carried out experiments on the scale effect of microbubbles, the aim being to apply microbubbles to full-scale ships. The scale effect was studied to determine how a model ship's size affects microbubbles' ability to reduce skin friction. By understanding the scale effect we can determine the performance of microbubbles in reducing skin friction in full-scale ships. The experiments showed that in the area covered with microbubbles, frictional drag was reduced by as much as 22%, and measurements using skin friction sensors indicated that even at the downstream end of the 50m-long ship the friction was reduced by about 2%. We also measured the local void ratio distribution using a suction tube method, and found that there was a strong correlation between the skin friction reduction and the local void ratio near the ship's bottom wall. These confirm the possibility of using microbubbles in full-scale ships. We verified the reliability of the measured data by comparing it with data obtained in separate towing tanks and by checking the data itself.
Hisao Tanaka, Yasuyuki Toda, Kiyoaki Higo, Kazuharu Yamashita
In order to clarify correlation between properties of coating on ship hull surfaces and frictional resistance, experimental studies were carried out. A rotating cylinder type dynamometer was newly developed. It is possible to measure frictional resistance acts on coatings in higher Reynolds number flow similar to it around a actual ship. Measuring the frictional resistance and the change of its roughness of cylinders coated with self-polishing type paint or water repellent paints, correlation between properties of coatings and frictional resistance were investigated. Further, a simple method base on these experimental results was proposed, to estimate the frictional resistance acting on the surface of the actual ship hull.
Isao Funeno
Low-level noise propellers with a higher propulsion performance are required lower incipient cavitation number of tip vortex cavitation and even if tip vortex cavitation is developed, to depress the underwater noise level. In this study, the author provided some highly skewed propellers that were modified propeller geometry to influence low-noise performance and then the incipient cavitation numbers and the underwater noise were measured at a cavitation tunnel by using the propeller models. From the results, we find that the propeller with lower incipient cavitation number does not always have low-level underwater noise even if the cavitation is generated. Also the author shows a guideline in design of low-level noise propellers by referring to the results from the measurements and CFD analysis.
Tokihiro Katsui, Yoji Himeno, Yusuke Tahara
This paper presents a new friction coefficient of flat plate in wide Raynols number range. The main purpose of this study is to present a verification data for CFD calculation, which will be applied to predict ship performance in full scale Reynols number. The friction coefficient is calculated by solving a differential equation without approximation that is based on momentum equation and Coles' wall-wake law. The parameters used in Coles' wall-wake law for the assumption of the velocity profile in turbulent boundary layer are determined based on reliable experimental data by Osaka et al. The calculated results of flat plate friction resistance, local frictional resistance and velocity profile in turbulent boundary layer agree well with experimental ones. However, few experimental data avoid to verify the results at high Reynols number, therfore the research should be continued focusing on the behavior of wake function at high Reynols number.
Tokihiro Katsui, Yukihiko Okamoto, Yoshikazu Kasahara, Noritsugu Shimoyama, Yasunori Iwasaki, Shunji Soejima, Akihito Hirayama
Experimental investigation to reduce friction drag of ship by means of air lubrication is presented. Tanker form model ship with four air injection devices on flat bottom is used. Resistance tests were carried out both in calm water and in waves. This paper also presents a method to estimate full scale ship performance with air lubrication. This method takes model experiments under full scale ship speed into account. By this method, it is estimated that about 8% energy will be saved by air lubrication in case of VLCC.
Biyu Wan, Eiichi Nishikawa, Makoto Uchida
The propulsion performance of actual ship at sea tends to deteriorate mainly due to the fouling of hull and propeller. It is important, therefore, to monitor the present situation of ship propulsion performance in order to make an optimum operation and maintenance planning for cost saving. The monitoring method of propulsion performance by the use of Logbook data has been to analyze the consumption and/or ship velocity, which is just variation of overall propulsion performance. This paper proposes a new analyzing method of Logbook data, which could make it possible to investigate the surface fouling effects on hull resistance and propeller performance individually. At first, the surface roughness effects on propeller performance are calculated using the numerical estimation method developed by the authors in the previews paper, and the validity of estimate are conformed by the experimental results of model and actual propellers. Next the behaviors of propeller torque and thrust coefficient change due to surface fouling is investigated, and it is revealed that is a certain relation between the changes of torque and thrust coefficient ΔKQ and ΔKT. The paper suggests that is possible to predict simply ΔKT from ΔKQ by the use of relation instead of carrying out the numerical calculation. Finally, based on the above results, the paper indicates the possibility of a new useful monitoring method of ship propulsion performance at sea, which can analyze the recitation of hull resistance and propeller performance individually.
Jun Miyoshi, Keiichi Karasuno, Seiji Okano, Kazuyoshi Maekawa
The authors had developed a component-type mathematical model of hydrodynamic forces acting on a ship hull in steering motion that is deduced from the simplified vortex model. This mathematical model describes the hydrodynamic forces X, Y and N with small to large drift angles, and it is also applicable to changing trim and loaded condition of a ship. This paper describes a prediction method of ship maneuvering hydrodynamic forces with small to large drift angles by oblique hydrodynamic forces and the estimated results of the steering motion using the hydrodynamic forces expressed by the component-type mathematical model. On this estimation, the expressions proposed in this paper to estimate some hydrodynamic characteristic constants are used. Through these investigation, it has been found that the component-type mathematical model can predict hydrodynamic forces with small to large drift angles and the steering motion only through oblique hydrodynamic forces. This method will be useful to predict maneuvering behavior at initial design stage or in the case of few of sea trial data available.
Akinori Yumuro
In order to clarify availability of the so-called cross-flow model, some model experiments on longitudinal distribution of lateral force on a ship hull were carried out with the segmented model. Lateral forces on each of the segments were measured for the hull in turning motion. Here, it is assumed that lateral force on each segment can be expressed by a formula consisting of linear and second order terms. Nonlinear derivatives due to yaw angular velocity for each segment are determined through the procedure described above. A comparison is made between the nonlinear derivatives and those predicted using the cross-flow model. In this report, a correction factor is introduced to modify the nonlinear derivatives obtained from the cross-flow model. As a result, it is indicated that the correction factor largely depends on ship's longitudinal position. Moreover, it is found that generally speaking the value of the correction factor increases where the segmented element is closer to midship. Development of prediction procedure of the correction factor is left as a future problem.
Makoto Sueyoshi, Shigeru Naito
Numerical simulation of progressive waves and floating body's motions with particle method (MPS method) are examined. Availability of the particle method for wave problems is considered through calculated examples of progressive waves with MPS method. Some numerical examples of floating body's motions, which is under very complicated situation like a damaged case, are demonstrated.
Toru Katayama, Kentaro Tamura, Yoshiho Ikeda
The purpose of this paper is to clarify the cause of occurrence of Bow-Diving for planing craft. First, measurements of Bow-Diving using a scale model of planing craft are carried out and they confirm that Bow-Diving occurs in calm water and waves. From this experiment result, the relative position of the hull to the water surface at Bow-Diving occurring is shown. Next, the hydrodynamic forces acting on the model are measured by fully captive model tests with wide range of attitude including the running attitude at Bow-Diving occurring to obtain the restoring forces acting on the model, and the characteristic of them are investigated. Consequently, it is shown that the restoring forces play an important role to Bow-Diving occurring and a method of obtaining the criteria of Bow-Diving occurring based on the restoring forces is proposed. Furthermore, the diagnoses of Bow-Diving occurring are proposed.
Jaswar , Yoshiho Ikeda
In the present study, a methodology for selection and evaluation of advanced marine transportation systems is proposed, which consists of three steps. The first step is selection of preferable marine transportation systems. In the selection, firstly, a planning method for selection of the optimum solution as an advanced marine transportation system from many alternatives is deduced. Using the planning method, index value of each alternative is determined using a Priority model for filtering the alternatives. Then, the most highest index values are selected as preferable marine transportation systems. In the second step, the selected preferable marine transportation systems are evaluated using a Life Cycle Value Chain model from three different points of view, which are life cycle profit for companies, life cycles business and environmental impacts on societies. In the last step, an economical-environmental index is introduced for evaluation of the selected preferable marine transportation systems from societies' viewpoint. Using the present methodology, a feasibility study on a Liquefied Natural Gas(LNG) carrier operating in Arun, Indonesia-Osaka, Japan route is carried out, and the results are discussed.
Kiyoshige Matsumura, Tetsuhiro Kataoka, Tatuya Ishibashi, Hitomi Harimoto, Takeshi Takeuchi
A theoretical study on the psyche of a captain operating in confined sea is made from the view point of thermodynamic analogy. A relationship which corresponds to the PVT system in thermodynamics is found among P the narrowness of sea area, V the volume of ship action and T the temperature of volition in sense of menace. The feeling of efficacy of a captain is defined effectively by thermodynamic work. A model of psycho-engine in a captain is proposed keeping the conservation law of psychological energy. The psycho-engine works by using his volition energy in order to change his motivation energy into his feeling of efficacy. The psycho-entropy law which represents the quality of motivation degenerates out is applied obtain a equilibrium velocity in operation in a straight narrow canal. The obtained velocity is proportional to square root of the width of the canal. Equilibrium distance and velocity of two ships marching in a single file is obtained by applying the psycho-entropy law with a deadlocked condition.
Tsugukiyo Hirayama, Kimiaki Kudo, Yasutaka Imai, Takehiko Takayama, Yoshiaki Hirakawa
The circular plastic window (we call it as acoustic window) at the bottom of a large ocean observation ship was broken sometimes. This window is a cover of the downward hole of the recess of the ADCP (Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler) of this ship. This paper report about the reason of the damage of this plastic window through the simple model tests and simple theoretical calculations. Through this considerations, the importance of the concept of the pressure by the incompressible fluid in acceleration motion is stressed.
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The name 'Stump Jump' pays homage to a significant South Australian invention – the Stump Jump plough. As well as clearing the land around McLaren Vale, it was adopted worldwide in the late 19th century because of its ability to ride over stumps and gnarled roots, saving valuable time and energy.
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