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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE USSPACECOM Regulation 57-1
Headquarters United States Space Command
Peterson Air Force Base Colorado 80914-5003 11 March 1992 Operational Requirements OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS SYSTEM
This regulation implements the direction contained in Department of Defense Directive 5000.1
(DODD 5000. 1), Defense Acquisition; Department of Defense Instruction 5000.2 (DoDl 5000.2),
Defense Acquisition Management Policies and Procedures; and Department of Defense Manual
(DoD 5000.2-M), Defense Acquisition Management Documentation and Reports, which take
precedence in the event of conflict with this regulation. It assigns responsibility for preparation,
processing, review, and validation actions to United States Space Command (USSPACECOM)
and its service component commands. It applies to all personnel assigned to Headquarters (HQ)
USSPACECOM, the Joint Strategic Defense Planning Staff (JOSDEPS) and USSPACECOM
service component commands. It does not apply to communications-computer systems
requirements which are addressed in USSPACECOMR 700-1, Communications-Computer
Systems Requirements Document Processing. 1. References: 1.1. DepartrnentofDefenseDirective5OOO.l(DoDD5000.1),DefenseAcquisition. 1.2. Department of Defense Instruction 5000.2 (DoDl 5000.2), Defense Acquisition
Management Policies and Procedures. 1. 3. Department of Defense Manual 5000.2 (DoD 5000.2-M), Defense Acquisition Management
Documentation and Reports. 1. 4. Joint Publication 1-02, Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. 1. 5. Joint Publication 0-2, Unified Action Armed Forces (UNAAF). 1.6. NORAD/USSPACECOM Regulation (NUR) 102-1, The NORAD/USSPACECOM
Integrated Command and Control System (NUICCS) Mission System Integration Process. 1. 7. USSPACECOMR 700- 1, Communications-Computer Systems Requirements Document
Processing. 1.8. USSPACECOMHO157-1,Processing0perationalRequirements. No. of Printed Pages: 10
OPR: J5S (Major Richard L. Reaser, Jr., USAF)
Approved by: Colonel Joseph C. Garbrous, USMC
Editor: Susan E. Gillespie
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USARSPACE/MOSC-ZA, Stop 80, Peterson AFB CO 80914-5000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 2 USSPACECOMR 57-1 11 March 1992 2. General. Complete descriptions and direction regarding the requirements and acquisition
process can be found in references 1. I through 1. 2. 3. Definitions. Definition of "user," "user representative" and "operator" are key to
implementation of the requirements process and the operator's role in the acquisition process. The
following definitions will be used by HQ USSPACECOM and its service component commands: 3. 1. User. An operational command that receives or will receive benefit from the acquired
system. USSPACECOM, other combatant commands, and or service component commands can
be users. There may be more than one user for a system. 3.2. User representative. A command that has been formally designated by proper authority
to represent multiple users or a single user in the requirements and/or acquisition process.
USSPACECOM and/or service component commands can be user representatives. Service
component commands may further delegate user representative responsibilities. There may be
more than one user representative for a system. 3. 3. Operator. An operational command or force whose personnel use or will use the acquired
system to support or conduct military operations. USSPACECOM, other combatant commands
and/or service component commands can be operators. There may be more than one operator for a
system. 3.4. Combatant Command (COCOM). "Non-transferable command authority established
by Title 10, United States Codes, Section 164, exercised only by the commanders of the unified or
specified combatant commands. Combatant Command (command authority) is the authority of a
Combatant Commander to perfon-n those functions of command over assigned forces involving
organizing and employing commands and forces, assigning tasks, designating objectives and
giving authoritative direction over all aspects of military operations, joint training, and logistics
necessary to accomplish the mission assigned to the command. Combatant Command (command
authority) should be exercised through the commanders of subordinate organizations; normally this
authority is exercised through the Service component commander. Combatant Command
(command authority) provides full authority to organize and employ commands and forces the
CINC considers necessary to accomplish assigned missions." (See Joint Publication 1-02
(reference 1.4).) 3.5. Validation Authority. A validation authority is the individual responsible for the
validation of a Mission Need Statement (MNS) and/or Operational Requirements Document
(ORD). As defined in DoDl 5000.2, Part 3 and Part 4, Section B (reference 1.2), validation of an
MNS or ORD by a validation authority confirms that the proposed concept or system will provide a
capability that satisfies the mission need and that a non-material solution is not feasible. A
validation authority also ensures adherence to the guidelines established in DODI 5000.2, Part 4,
Section B (reference 1.2). These guidelines are summarized as follows: 3.5.1. Systemperformanceobjectivesandminimumacceptablerequirementsaredeveloped
from, and remain consistent with, the initial broad statements of operational need. 3.5.2. Tbresholds,objectives,andperformanceparametersareproperlystatedassuch. 3.5.3. Useroruserrepresentativeparticipationhashelpedsynchronizeperfortnanceobjectives
with the acquisition community and performance objectives are operationally meaningful. 3.5.4. Allreasonableoptionsareopenandfacilitatecost-schedule-perfonnancetrade-offsearly
in the process.
USSPACECOMR 57-1 11 March 1992 3 3.5.5. Thereisnoprematurecommitinenttoasystem-specificsolution. 3.6. CapstoneORD. AcapstoneORDestablishestoplevelsystemrequirementsalevelof
detail below that of an MNS in those cases where multiple, independent acquisition programs
support a single system of systems. It contains system characteristics that transcend individual
acquisition program characteristics. Capstone ORD requirements are allocated to the ORDs for the
acquisition programs that provide capability for the overall system of systems. A capstone ORD
does not directly drive the acquisition management system except for system of systems testing.
The capstone ORD fonnat is the same as that specified for an ORD in DoD 5000.2-M.
3.7. USSPACECOM Combat Operations Staff (USSPACECOS). The
USSPACECOS is that function which provides direct support to HQ USSPACECOM by
performing day-to-day operations tasks. The USSPACECOS operates the Space Defense
Operations Center (SPADOC), Space Surveillance Center (SSC), Missile Warning Center (MWC),
Space Command Center (SPACC), and Mobile Consolidated Command Center (MCCC) and
supports special activities and operations and provides standardization/evaluation for these
functions. The USSPACECOS is jointly manned and under COCOM of USCINCSPACE.
3.8. NORAD/USSPACECOM Combined Intelligence Center (CIC). The CIC
performs substantive intelligence (operational, current, and production) for
NORAD[USSPACECOM, DoD users, and the intelligence community. It is the functionally
integrated aggregation of facilities, people, technical systems, and interfaces that performs
comprehensive, all-source, in-depth analysis of space operations and foreign strategic operations
relevant to NORAD and USSPACECOM missions. The CIC is jointly manned and under direct
control of the Commander in Chief, North American Aerospace Defense Command
(CINCNORAD), and Commander in Chief, United States Space Command (USCINCSPACE.
4. Policy. HQ USSPACECOM's involvement in the requirements process stems from
combatant command responsibilities assigned in Title 10, United States Code, Sections 164
through 166. USSPACECOM must ensure new and modified systems which are or will be under
Commander in Chief, United States Space Command (USCINCSPACE) COCOM are consistent
with USSPACECOM's vision of forces and capabilities to meet assigned tasks in the Joint
Strategic Capabilities Plan (JSCP) and responsibilities given to it in the Unified Command Plan
4. 1. USCINCSPACE as a User Representative. For present or future systems under the
COCOM of USCINCSPACE where other CINC forces, are or are envisioned to be, system users
or operators, the UCP designates USCINCSPACE as the user representative. In accordance with
the UCP, USCINCSPACE is responsible for "supporting other CINCs by ensuring that their
space operations and space and missile warning requirements will be supported, and advocating
their needed space support capabilities in coordination with each concerned operational
commander." 4.2. USSPACECOM Component Commands as User Representatives. Unless
otherwise directed by USCINCSPACE, USSPACECOM service component commands will be
the USCINCSPACE user representative, even in those cases where USCINCSPACE is a user
representative for other combatant commands. As the USCINCSPACE user representative, the
service component commands must work closely with HQ USSPACECOM on requirements
matters to ensure that USCINCSPACE-validated requirements and concepts of operation are
properly interpreted and fulfilled by service acquisition agents as specified in this regulation. This
close coordination will be especially critical in those cases where the USSPACECOS or the
NORAD/USSPACECOM CIC is the user or operator. When the service components are 4 USSPACECOMR 57-1 11 March 1992 USCINCSPACE user representatives, they will write the Operational Requirements Document
(ORD). In some cases, HQ USSPACECOM may elect to prepare a capstone ORD for multiservice
programs where no single lead service has been identified. This exception will be processed in
accordance with paragraph 8.
4.3. Program Documentation to be Submitted by the Component Commands to
HQ USSPACECOM for Review. (Acquisition program categories are defined in DODI
5000.2, Part 2 (reference 1.2).): 4.3. 1. All MNSS, ORDS, and System Threat Assessment Reports (STAR) and program
specific threat documents (acquisition categories I-IV) for systems which will be operated by
forces that are, or will be, under the COCOM of USCINCSPACE, including revisions. 4.3.2. Cost and Operational Effectiveness Analyses (COEA), A-level specifications (defined in
MIL-STD-490), system level test plans/procedures and system level interface control
documentation for systems which will be operated by forces that are or will be under the COCOM
of USCINCSPACE, including revisions.
4.3.3. B-level specifications (defined in MIL-STD-490) and detailed test plans/procedures for
programs which develop hardware/software for operation by the USSPACECOS or the space- and
missile-related portions of the NORADIUSSPACECOM CIC, including revisions.
4.3.4. Inthecaseofspecifications,testplans/procedures,interfacecontroldocumentation,and
program specific threat documentation, the HQ USSPACECOM functional office of primary
responsibility (OPR) will determine the level of detailed documentation required for HQ
USSPACECOM review in coordination and agreement with the service component command
functional OPR. 4.4. Communication by the Component Commands with Other Elements of the
Department of Defense on Requirements and Acquisition Matters. Consistent with
Title 10, United States Code Section 164(d)(4), USSPACECOM service component commands
will provide timely notification to HQ USSPACECOM of formal written correspondence or
briefings pertaining to requirements and acquisition to and from other elements of the Deparunent
of Defense that could affect current and future USSPACECOM operational planning. This
notification will be done in writing by either providing a courtesy copy of the correspondence or
through separate correspondence. In cases of emergency, initial oral notification is acceptable but
must be followed up in writing. Examples of communications that would require notification
include, but are not limited to, the following: 4.4. 1. Changes to operational capability dates and timing. 4.4.2. Changesinforcesize,structure,ororganization.
4.4.3. Changes in requirements validated by USCINCSPACE or the Joint Requirements
Oversight Council (JROC). 4.4.4. Programtradestudiesandanalysesthatcouldaffectoperationalcapability.
4.4.5. Proposed new space systems, concepts, or capabilities which could come under
USCINCSPACE COCOM. USSPACECOMR 57-1 1 1 March 1992 5 4.5. Mission Needs Common to the Component Commands. When more than one
USSPACECOM service component command has a similar mission need that could result in a new
or modified system operated by forces over which USCINCSPACE does or will exercise
COCOM, USSPACECOM policy will be to consolidate the mission need into a single
USSPACECOM-prepared MNS. Components are not precluded from developing individual
MNSs for similar capabilities and submitting them to validation authorities; however, this would
not be consistent with UCP tasking described in paragraph 4. 1. 4.6. Resolution of Conflicts between USSPACECOM and its Component
Commands. 4.6. 1. For those needs where USCINCSPACE is the validation authority for the MNS or
ORD, the MNS or ORD will not be validated until all issues are resolved. U the service component
commander and USCINCSPACE cannot resolve the issue, the service component may elect to
elevate the matter to their respective service chief who in turn will attempt to resolve the matter with
USCINCSPACE. Failing that, USCINCSPACE and the service chief or deputy service chief will
take the matter to the JROC for resolution. This procedure is diagrammed in attachment 1. 4.6.2. For those needs where USCINCSPACE is not the validation authority, the following
procedures apply from Joint Publication 0-2 (reference 1.5). The service component commands
are obligated to consider the plans, objectives, advice, and recommendations of USCINCSPACE
with respect to weapon system programs. The first course of action is for the service component
commander and USCINCSPACE to attempt to resolve the issue. If the service component
commander elects not to modify an MNS or ORD as requested by HQ USSPACECOM, the
component will forward the USSPACECOM request and the rationale for not including the
modification along with the unmodified MNS or ORD to the validation authority. A copy of the
rationale for not including the modification will be sent by the service component command to HQ
USSPACECOM. USCINCSPACE may then elect to bring the matter to the attention of the
Chairman or Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff or the service chief. The service
components are obligated to allow time for USCINCSPACE to express his views before a final
decision is made on the matter. This procedure is diagrammed in attachment 1. 4.6.3. Mission system integration disagreements between HQ USSPACECOM and its service
component commands which arise as the result of MNSS, ORDS, specifications, test
plans/procedures and interface control documentation review will be resolved in accordance with
the procedures contained in NUR 102-1 (reference 1.6). 4.7. COCOM Establishment in MNSs and ORDS. CINCs are assigned COCOM of
operational forces by the Secretary of Defense in the "Forces for Unified and Specified
Commands," pursuant to Title 10 United States Code, Section 162(a)(1). COCOM assignment
can have significant bearing in the requirements definition process, but COCOM cannot be
assigned until the forces exist. In view of this situation, potential COCOM assignment should be
addressed in MNSs and ORDS. 5. Responsibilities: 5.1. HQ USSPACECOM and JOSDEPS: 5. 1. 1. Conduct internal HQ USSPACECOM MNS, ORD, COEA, STAR and other program
documentation review, coordination, and MNSIORD validation processes in accordance with
USSPACECOM HOI 57-1. 6 USSPACECOMR 57-1 11 March 1992 5.1.2. Provide a single, consolidated HQ USSPACECOM response to service component-
submitted MNSS, ORDS, COEAS, STARS, specifications, test plans/procedures, interface control
documentation and program threat documentation within 25 days after HQ USSPACECOM
5. 1. 2. 1. Review MNSs and ORDs to ensure the requirements contained in them properly reflect
USSPACECOM policies, architectures, and mission concepts. The HQ USSPACECOM review
will also ensure MNS and ORD requirements are consistent with national and Department of
Defense space policy, the JSCP, and the UCP.
220.127.116.11. Review COEAs to ensure consistency with USSPACECOM policies, architectures,
mission concepts and operational threat scenarios. Assist in development of COEA evaluation
criteria and operational threat scenarios for systems which will be operated by forces that are or
will be under the COCOM of USCINCSPACE, including revisions.
126.96.36.199. Review STARs and program threat documentation to ensure the threat used in the
acquisition is consistent with the operational threat that drives USSPACECOM war plans.
5. 1. 2. 4. Review specifications and interface control documentation to ensure proper reflection
and interpretation of USSPACECOM requirements, policies, architectures, technical integration
standards, and mission concepts.
18.104.22.168. ReviewtestplansandproceduresforimpactonUSSPACECOMoperationaIcrewsthat
may be required to support testing and for impacts to current operations.
18.104.22.168. Through its functional OPRS, work with the component commands to establish the
precise level of documentation (specifications, test plans and procedures, interface control
documentation, and program threat documentation) required for review by HQ USSPACECOM.
5.1.3. Coordinate HQ USSPACECOM and USSPACECOM service component-prepared
MNSs and ORDs that affect other combatant commands with the affected combatant command's
headquarters staffs. In the case of component-prepared MNSs and ORDS, HQ USSPACECOM
will act on the behalf of its service components during this coordination and will include other
combatant command comments in the consolidated HQ USSPACECOM response. (This is not
intended to preclude or prohibit USSPACECOM service component commands from coordinating
with other combatant command service components.)
5.1.4. Coordinate MNSs and ORDs received from outside sources with USSPACECOM
component commands as appropriate.
5.1.5. Prepare MNSs for those systems that cross service boundaries or when deemed
appropriate by the HQ USSPACECOM functional OPR. Prepare capstone ORDs for systems in
accordance with the procedures of paragraphs 4.2 and 8.
5.1.6. Coordinate HQ USSPACECOM-prepared MNSs and capstone ORDs with
USSPACECOM service component commands.
5.1.7. Provide two copies of HQ USSPACECOM-prepared MNSs and ORDs to each
component command once submitted to the appropriate validation authority and again when
validated. USSPACECOMR 57-1 11 March 1992 7 5.2. USSPACECOM Service Component Commands:
5.2.1. Coordinate service component-prepared MNSs and ORDs with the other
USSPACECOM service components prior to or coincident with submittal for HQ USSPACECOM
review. (Service components will conduct other internal service coordination in accordance with
their respective service regulations and instructions.)
5.2.2. Submit 10 copies of USSPACECOM service component-prepared MNSs and ORDs that
meet the criteria established in paragraph 4.3 to HQ USSPACECONVJ5S at least 25 calendar days
prior to component submittal to higher headquarters or validation authority. If USCINCSPACE is
the validation authority, submit 10 copies to HQ USSPACECOM, Director of Plans, Deputy
Directorate for Space Systems (HQ USSPACECOM/J5S) allowing at least 35 calendar days for
5.2.3. Provide two copies of all USSPACECOM service component-prepared MNSs and
ORDs to HQ USSPACECOM/J5S once validated, including those where USCINCSPACE is the
validation authority.
5.2.4. Submit 10 copies of STARS, program specific threat documentation, COEAS,
specifications, system level test plans/procedures and system level interface control documentation
that meet the criteria established in paragraph 4.3 to HQ US SPACECOMIJ5 S and allow at least 25
calendar days for review. Work with HQ USSPACECOM functional OPRs to establish the
precise level of documentation required for review by HQ USSPACECOM.
5.2.5. Notify HQ USSPACECOM/J5 of communications that meet the criteria set forth in
paragraph 4.4.
5.2.6. Providetwocopiesofallservice-approvedAcquisitionProgramBaselinedocumentsto
5.2.7. Coordinate program trade studies with HQ USSPACECOM in those cases where
operational capabilities in USCINCSPACE-validated MNSs and/or ORDs are impacted.
5.2.8. Work with HQ USSPACECOM to consolidate into a single USSPACECOM-prepared
MNS those mission needs where more than one service component has a similar mission need.
5.2.9. Obtain foreign disclosure approval through the Deputy Chief of Staff for Plans,
Directorate of Programs and International Affairs, Foreign Disclosure Division (HQ
AFSPACECOM/XPPF) for that documentation which HQ USSPACECOM is obligated to send to
other nations for review under this regulation. (HQ AFSPACECOMIXPPF is the official foreign
disclosure authority for HQ USSPACECOM.)
5.2. 1 0. Address COCOM assignment in service component-developed MNSs and ORDS.
6. Highly Sensitive Classiried Programs. The processes and responsibilities described in
this regulation will be tailored as necessary for highly sensitive classified programs to account for
special security considerations. Specific tailoring will be performed by the HQ USSPACECOM
directorate/deputy directorate who is the functional OPR. 8 USSPACECOMR 57-1 11 March 1992 7. Procedures. Specific processing flows, review, and validation procedures, as well as
timeliness are diagrammed in attachment 2.
8. Exceptions. In those cases where HQ USSPACECOM or one of its components determines
a need to deviate from the policies and/or procedures prescribed in this regulation, or is directed by
higher headquarters to deviate, USCINCSPACE will be apprised of and approve the deviation.
The functional OPR for the exception will publish explicit policies and procedures upon
USCINCSPACE approval and obtain coordination from all affected parties on the matter to include
the JROC for capstone ORDS. Instances where processing timelines need acceleration will be
agreed to between the reviewing and submitting parties on a case-by-case basis. OFFICIAL DONALD J. KUTYNA
General, USAF
Commander in Chief MICHAEL A. KLICH 2 Attachments
Lieutenant Colonel, USAF 1. Conflict Resolution Procedures
Director of Information Management 2. Processing Procedures USSPACECOMR 57-1 Attachment 1 11 March 1992 7
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The markets and the Bank of England have sharply divergent notions about how soon U.K. interest rates will have to start rising.
Maybe that's because they have differing opinions about what's going on with productivity.
One of the biggest post-crisis economic conundrums is the collapse in U.K. labor productivity. Output per worker is about 10% below where it would have been had pre-crisis trends remained in place.
Not that this is all bad. The slump in productivity has helped to account for why unemployment didn't rise further despite the country's worst economic downturn since at least the Second World War. But how productivity responds to the recovery will determine how quickly inflation starts to pick up and thus how soon the BOE is destined to raise its policy rate.
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The forecasts behind the BOE's forward guidance strongly suggest interest rates won't rise until well into 2016. The latest unemployment trends suggest a 7% jobless rate could be hit in early 2015. And the interest rate futures market is discounting around a two-thirds chance interest rates will start to rise by the end of 2014.
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flag football scrimmage between junior and senior high school girls played for fun. admission goes to "coats for kids" charity.
The seniors donminated the juniors in powder puff.
muscles13가 작성 2007년 11월 01일 (목)
A term used to describe a sissy. Someone who talks a lot of stuff but never backs it up because they can't.
"Man, I'll punch you in the face."
"Do it then."
"Man, you're a fuckin powder puff."
"Do it then."
"Man, you're a fuckin powder puff."
Chris가 작성 2005년 04월 17일 (일)
a person who claims to be straigh tough when on the stage or in a group but when placed on the streets is just a bitch
I hear ya spit lines like an uzi but when we put ya on the streets all the niggas call ya suzi ya powder puff
tekblade가 작성 2006년 12월 18일 (월)
Drug user, esp. cocaine
Sista Sam, my homie's "powderpuff," hoovered an entire ziploc o' coke in one slow up-the-shoot motion. . . .
William Dean A. Garner가 작성 2003년 09월 11일 (목)
football with a frisby
Sarah_Ng: well im off to play powderpuff
Netto Cash가 작성 2010년 02월 07일 (일)
fill your ass crack up with talcum powder and fart in your girls face, blowing powder in her face.
"I powder puffed my bitch and got a free night on the couch."
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Whether your child is an artist in the kitchen or just learning to recognize favorite foods, our wide range of food-play sets have toys for every taste! Read on to see our favorite "recipes" for the perfect food-play gift, then enjoy customizing a collection that's just perfect for your culinary kids. Remember to add one […]
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I have built a small linux machine that I take with me to work on
customer's sites, but one thing I would like is a way to detect the
machine on their network.
If I were the systems administrator there, I could go through the DHCP
server logs and find it. But I'm not, and it just seems a little
unprofessional to have to ask for help to find my own hardware.
I know I could sniff the traffic and look for DHCP transactions, but
this is (by and large) a one time event which means I have to be
watching while the thing comes online. And it is again a little
unprofessional as it is quite cumbersome to be poring through sniffer
data to find my own hardware.
What I would do is write a script with netcat that broadcasts the
device's presence periodically, and have another application on my
laptop to listen for these broadcasts. As long as we're on the same
LAN I should be able to detect those broadcasts, and then I will know
the IP to manage the machine.
I can create this script, but I'm posting this to see if there are any
linux projects already underway that meet my requirements. I know
that my NAS (Infrant) uses a similar approach to managing those
systems, so something like that would do the trick.


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Please Participate in the "Penny-A-Meal " Ritual!
Church in the World Committee is inviting members of the Skyline congregation to participate in a new table ritual to help elevate our consciousness around the many issues that relate to hunger and food justice. We invite you, in this season of plenty, to place a container on your breakfast table/dining table or wherever you most commonly take your meals and add a penny to your container at every meal. As you do, remember those who do not have enough to eat. Think about those who farmed the land to grow the food we eat and those who labor, often under harsh working conditions, to harvest it. Let the Penny-A-Meal be part of your ritual of gratitude for the plenty that most of us are privileged to enjoy.
We would like this to become an ongoing part of our daily practice in every Skyline home. Periodically we will ask you to bring your pennies to church and they will be given to the Alameda County Food Bank. You will be surprised at how those pennies can add up! The first collection of this special offering will be on Souper Bowl Sunday and will be taken by our children.
In gratitude and service,
Your Church In the World Team


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Key Canada Events: Week of Aug. 18-22
The final report on the Lac-Mégantic rail disaster is due out Tuesday and earnings season kicks off this week for Canada's big banks, starting with Royal Bank of Canada on Friday. On the economic front, Statistics Canada will release the latest on inflation on Friday, along with retail sales for June.
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada on Tuesday will release its final report into the July 2013 oil-train explosion that killed 47 people and devastated the small Quebec town of Lac-Mégantic . The accident sparked a number of changes to rules for shipping crude by rail, including the removal of older versions of the tank cars used for shipping and new regulations for labeling.
Canadian annual inflation rate may take a breather in July, but stay above the Bank of Canada's 2% target after four consecutive increases. The market is looking for CPI to slow to 2.2% year-on-year from 2.4% in June, according to CIBC World Markets. The key core rate, which excludes volatile components, is expected to grow 1.8% year-on-year — matching the prior month's gain — though CIBC is looking for this measure to tick up to 1.9%. For now, the central bank is unlikely to see any quickening as a reason to shift from neutral gear as it deems higher prices to be transitory.
Canada's retail sales figures are the final piece of the puzzle for economists to gauge strength of consumer spending and nail down estimates of June's GDP. Current market expectations are for sales to rise 0.4%, slowing from 0.7% in May, according to CIBC World Markets. The firm is less sanguine as it anticipates sales to have stalled because of softness in the auto sector.
Canada's major lenders, which have shown solid results so far this fiscal year, begin the third-quarter reporting season on Friday with results from Royal Bank of Canada. Analysts are forecasting mixed results from the banks amid modest loan growth and strong activity in capital markets. Analysts polled by Thomson Reuters are looking for a profit of C$1.55 a share from RBC.


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KANSAS CITY - Ruth Garnetta Byrd Catlin, 58, formerly of Sikeston, died March 25, 2004, at her home.
Born July 8, 1945, in Sikeston, daughter of the late James E. and Betty Byrd, she graduated in 1963 from Sikeston High School. She was a teacher in the Kansas City schools for many years and was a member of the Northland Cathedral Assembly of God Church in North Kansas City. She was a violinist in her church orchestra and in the North Kansas City Philharmonia Orchestra.
On Nov. 5, 1966, she married Larry Gene Catlin who survives of the home.
Other survivors include: one son, James Catlin of Stirling, Colo.; two daughters, Rebecca Catlin and Ann Catlin Govier of Kansas City; a son-in-law, Marc Govier of Kansas City; one brother, Dr. Jim Byrd of O'Fallon,; three sisters, Phyllis Byrd Bliesner of Ashburn, Va., Dianne Byrd Turner of Boston, Mass., and Myra Byrd of Fenton; two grandsons, Craig Catlin of Plantersville, Texas, and Avery Govier of Kansas City; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by one sister, Sharon Byrd Stark.
A memorial service was conducted Saturday at the Northland Cathedral with the Rev. Lowell Harrup officiating.
Dear One, we all miss you and shall continue to do so until we meet again.
Memorial contributions may be sent to:
the Ruth Catlin Memorial Fund in care of the Northland Cathedral Fine Arts Academy 101 NW 99th St. Kansas City, MO 64155
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Gymnasts will use their dance and gymnastic skills to impress the judging panel in the rhythmic gymnastics.
The rhythmic gymnastic programme runs between 9 and 12 August and will see women compete with a range of apparatus while completing floor routines.
Rhythmic gymnastics is one of two events at the Olympic Games which are only contested by female athletes.
There are two medal categories:
A judging panel will mark the routines deducting points for errors. Gymnastics is marked on how well gymnasts execute routines, as well as the level of difficulty of the moves.
At the 2008 Olympic Games, Russia won both Gold medals in the rhythmic gymnastics.
The competition will take place at Wembley Arena in London. Check the forecast for the venue if you are travelling to watch the rhythmic gymnastics.
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3 - 12 August - Check the five-day weather forecast if you are planning your travels to Wembley Arena for the rhythmic gymnastics.
The discipline is a combination of gymnastic and dance skills. Athletes perform routines to music while using hand apparatus including:


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Only a euro collapse can change our equity views
Plans in Europe to fund banks directly via the European Stability Mechanism were initially taken positively by the market, evidenced by a short, sharp bounce in share prices.
There is obviously a latent desire among investors to buy equities on any hint of an easing of wider problems, although this has lessened during the past three months.
But as last week reminded us, the slightest whiff of a worsening eurozone debt crisis can send markets running for cover. The FTSE 100 index shed more than 2 per cent in a single day on July 23 as Spanish government bond yields surged above the 7.5 per cent mark.
Should investors be 'risking' their capital in stocks at this point?
Broadly speaking, growth remains lacklustre in the US and China, and eurozone worries are omnipresent. A lack of confidence in the eurozone has certainly acted as a drag on the UK's economic growth.
Given these headwinds, investors are faced with the challenge of protecting the real value of their capital. Real interest rates on cash and conventional government bonds have been woefully inadequate to protect against higher inflation over the past three years, compelling investors to 'risk' capital in order to preserve its real value. This situation is unlikely to be reversed anytime soon, with real interest rates becoming even more negative if governments look to turn on the liquidity taps once again. Given this scenario, we continue to see equities as one of the most effective ways of protecting against this risk.
There is no disguising the fact that the UK economy continues to struggle and the government's credibility has suffered due to several volte-faces by the Treasury. The chancellor, George Osborne, remains committed to his programme of spending cuts, but investors are putting increasing pressure on the authorities to implement government policies to promote growth, in addition to monetary measures such as quantitative easing.
Although the FTSE 100 is disinclined to dip below 5,500, last week's volatility reflected a degree of unshakeable euro uncertainty. The average FTSE 100 stock is currently priced at roughly 10 times its earnings. The average mid-sized FTSE 250 company is trading at approximately 11 times earnings. Earnings are projected to grow at a reasonably robust rate in 2012 of roughly 8 per cent, although this may prove illusory if the economic recovery falters again, and if the up-coming reporting season sees downgrades to earnings numbers. Economically sensitive stocks have also been very volatile as investors worry about global growth slowing.
Even if capital gains on equities fluctuate, however, the stockmarket yields 4.2 per cent, with dividend increases expected to be 6-8 per cent. The UK market therefore does not look expensive if the global economy continues to recover through 2012 – but that does require the US economy to lead the way.


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On Mon, 01 Sep 2008 18:25:41 +0200, Klaus Zeitler typed this message:
> Hello,
> all of a sudden I can't play music anymore. Instead banshee spits out
> hundreds of the following 2 error messages:
> GStreamer core error: StateChange
> GStreamer resource error: NotFound
> Not very informative I'd say.
> Maybe somebody here has got an idea what happened or can point me
> towards the right place to ask (if this isn't the right one :-).
> My problem started after I had installed sound-juicer (somebody
> suggested to use sound-juicer to rip the CDs, since I just can't get
> banshee to fetch metadata). I installed sound-juicer and ripped 2 CDs
> (without any problems) and also played a CD. But next time I called
> banshee I got those odd GStreamer errors and now I also get them when I
> try to play music with sound-juicer. But then again that might be pure
> coincidence.
> Thanks for your help
> Klaus
Maybe installing sound-juicer interfered with the gstreamer packages.
Try $ pkill -9 banshee sound-juicer
$ zypper verify ## look for dependency issues.


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The Japanese have the coolest toys
Or at least the biggest! Check this article out! Or maybe just watch this:
Too cool. My son Maxwell almost passed out when he saw this! Thanks for the link, Jeremy!
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Artificial Eye
Those who saw Charlotte Gainsbourg cut off her clitoris in Antichrist will know they're in for a bumpy ride. Von Trier's two-parter begins in sombre mood with Gainsbourg recounting her life of carnal carnage in confessional mode to a priest-like Stellan Skarsgard.
With lengthy flashbacks to youthful exploits and tortuous digressions loaded with metatext and metaphor from Skarsgard, it sometimes feels like four-hour foreplay to a climax that will never come. But Von Trier is a master tease, balancing wickedly un-PC humour and provocation with an unnerving ability to bare the suffering human soul.
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Forest Insect and Disease Newsletter
From the O.A.K. Corral
Oak wilt confirmed in St. Croix State Park
by Ryan Blaedow
Oak wilt has been discovered throughout St. Croix State Park in Pine County, representing the northern-most find of this vascular wilt disease in Minnesota. Several wilting red oaks were observed in June and July, and while oak wilt had never been observed in the park before, park and forestry staff recognized the characteristic symptoms of this important disease and reported it to the Forest Health Unit for confirmation. The University of Minnesota Plant Insect and Disease Diagnostic Lab quickly confirmed that samples from suspect trees in the park did in fact have the oak wilt fungus (Ceratocystis fagacearum).
Oak wilt is considered to be the most important disease of oaks in the eastern U.S. and is responsible for killing thousands of oaks each year from Texas to the Lake States. While all species of oaks are susceptible, trees in the red oak group are more susceptible to oak wilt and are killed more rapidly than trees in the white oak group. In Minnesota, black oak, northern pin oak and northern red oak belong to the red oak group, while bur oak, swamp white oak, and white oak belong to the white oak group.
Oak wilt is caused by a fungus that is now believed to be non-native, although its origin is still unknown and the disease has never been found outside the U.S. The fungus invades the water-conducting vessels of oak trees, and infected trees respond by plugging up their vessels to prevent the fungus from spreading. As a result, these trees are unable to transport water and they quickly begin to wilt. Diseased trees in the red oak group often shed their leaves and die within a few weeks of symptom onset. Few if any forest pathogens are capable of killing trees so quickly. Trees in the white oak group may die more slowly over a period of several years.
Oak wilt was first discovered in Minnesota in the 1940"s in the southeastern part of the state. Since that time, the disease has slowly spread north and westward, but it has never before been found so far north in Pine County. So how did it reach St. Croix State Park? To answer that, you need to understand how oak wilt spreads.
The most common way oak wilt spreads is when the fungus moves through connected root systems. The roots of trees commonly graft to roots of trees of the same species, forming a continuous underground network. When an infected tree dies, the fungus spreads through the inter-connected root systems and invades healthy trees. While this only allows the oak wilt fungus to spread relatively short distances through a forest stand, large pockets of wilting and dead trees can form over many years and are known as "disease centers."
After a tree is killed, the oak wilt fungus produces specialized structures called spore mats beneath the bark. These mats are dense clumps of fungal mycelia covered in millions of sticky spores. They are also very sweet and fruity smelling like bananas or bubble gum, and they crack the bark open to lure in certain species of beetles with their delicious aroma. Sap-feeding feeding beetles (above) are among the most frequent visitors that feed on the fungal mats, and they become covered in oak wilt spores. These beetles also like to feed on the sap oozing from fresh tree wounds. Spores can be transmitted from the beetle to the wound and the fungus will then spread into the tree's vascular system.
In late July last year, a massive storm destroyed thousands of acres of forests in and around St. Croix State Park. Not only were trees blown down, but many were wounded during the fury and chaos of this storm. These fresh wounds likely attracted sap-feeding beetles, contaminated with oak wilt spores, from the surrounding area. While no oak wilt disease centers have ever been reported in the vicinity of the park, it is believed that isolated diseased trees or small disease centers are present throughout the region. The blow-down event provided the perfect opportunity for this devastating fungus to spread into the park and infect dozens of the oaks that managed to survive the storm.
Because this is currently the northern-most known occurrence of oak wilt in Minnesota, park staff will be aggressively managing the disease not only to limit its impact to the park, but to minimize the risk of additional spread throughout the state. Management in the park will consist of both removing and destroying diseased trees so that spore mats cannot form, and trenching around known disease centers to sever root grafts that might lead to additional spread. While dozens of infected trees have been identified during disease surveys conducted this summer, DNR staff are optimistic that oak wilt can be effectively managed in the park.
The discovery of oak wilt in St. Croix State Park highlights the need to take precautions to prevent the spread of this destructive forest disease throughout Minnesota, including those areas where oak wilt is not currently known to occur. To prevent the spread of oak wilt, follow these management guidelines:
- Only prune oak trees during the winter months
- Avoid wounding oak trees between April and July when sap beetles are actively feeding
- If trees are wounded during the spring and summer months, wounds should be immediately treated with pruning paint.
- Remove diseased oaks before the following spring to prevent spore mat development. It is best to remove trees in winter to avoid wounding neighboring trees.
- Prior to removing dead and diseased trees, sever root connections to healthy trees by trenching around diseased trees with a vibratory plow equipped with a five-foot blade.
- Destroy wood from diseased trees on site by debarking or chipping. If wood cannot be destroyed, dry it properly by covering split wood with a plastic tarp and burying the edges of the tarp for at least six months to kill the oak wilt fungus and any insect vectors.


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China Is a Global Player With No Global Tech Brand
Chinese companies are increasing their presence globally in many areas of technology. But in consumer products, they still face a big challenge: how to create a cool, desirable brand image that can justify higher price tags.
Building a world-class brand takes time, money and a lot more. The list of top 100 brands in Interbrand's Best Global Brands 2013 survey didn't include a single Chinese company. On that list, Apple was no. 1, followed by Google, Coca-Cola, International Business Machines" and Microsoft.
Among Chinese companies, personal-computer maker Lenovo Group is closest to being a global brand, tech analysts say. "Among Chinese consumer brands, I can't think of any others that are as successful as Lenovo globally," said Sanford C. Bernstein analyst Alberto Moel.
If history is any guide, Lenovo's challenge is similar to the one that Japan's Sony and South Korea's Samsung Electronics faced and overcame in the past several decades. Both Sony and Samsung are on the Interbrand top 100 list.
Lenovo's global expansion began with its 2005 acquisition of IBM's loss-making personal computer business, a decision that many critics questioned at the time. "Back in 2005, it looked like a losing battle for Lenovo," said Frontage Inc. corporate officer Shigeo Okazaki, who was Lenovo's branding consultant in Beijing for a decade until last September. Most consumers associated Chinese products with poor quality, and there were concerns that Lenovo might destroy the value of IBM's ThinkPad brand, Mr. Okazaki recalled.
According to Mr. Okazaki, Lenovo owed much of its success to Chief Executive Yang Yuanqing's willingness to learn from IBM. Instead of making former IBM executives and managers adapt to the Chinese way, Mr. Yang made English Lenovo's official language and moved to North Carolina with his family to work closely with the IBM team after the acquisition.
"When we announced the acquisition, some people said it was like a snake swallowing an elephant," said Mr. Yang in an interview. "We used to be a pure Chinese company."
Today, Mr. Yang says he doesn't consider Lenovo a Chinese company. Last year, Lenovo became the world's largest PC maker by units shipped, overtaking Hewlett-Packard, after making acquisitions in Germany, Japan and Brazil. Five of Lenovo's top 12 executives are Westerners.
To be sure, Lenovo still has a long way to go in terms of global brand awareness, despite its recent international marketing campaigns using celebrities.
"It took Japanese companies like Sony and Toyota a few decades to become global brands," said Mr. Okazaki. "It's quite impressive how far Lenovo has come in less than a decade."


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Here you will find links to everything from lodging, eating, and purchasing a new sled.
(Click on the map for information about the local services in that area)
Snowmobilers are important to the local business community.
The New Hampshire economy thrives on tourism and hundreds of thousands of its citizens depend on tourism and recreation for their livelihoods. An economic assessment undertaken by The Institute for New Hampshire Studies at Plymouth State University shows that the sport of snowmobiling delivers an economic impact (direct, indirect and induced impacts) of $586 million to the State of New Hampshire annually. Spending by snowmobilers was 0.3 of the gross state product and more than 5.2% of all travelers spending in the state.


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Nice apartment near the Old Town of Prague
Size30 m²
Floor No.
- Family/child friendly
- Internet/WiFi
- Kitchen
- Pets allowed
- Washer/dryer
- Parking available
- Smoking allowed
|Kmochova, 150 00 Prague, Czech Republic
|Property type
|Property ID
|Acceptance rate
|Response time
|A few hours
|Calendar updated
|3 days ago
- vestibule with wardrobe
- bathroom with shower and toilet
- kitchenette with refrigerator and microwave oven
- optimum occupancy 2 people
- maximum occupancy 3 persons
This apartment with a size of 30 square meters is equipped with two single beds and a folding sofa bed. Inside the apartment are also a small hall with cloakroom, a kitchenette and a bathroom with shower and toilet.
- located in the center area of Prague
- final cleaning, city fees and all utilities are included in the price
- free and unlimited internet access in the apartment (wireless)
- all apartments with satellite TV (Astra and Hotbird digital) with about 1400 TV channels and 700 radio channels
- additional radio with CD player
- Fully equipped kitchenette with refrigerator, stove, microwave, coffee maker, kettle, toaster etc.
- complete equipment of cookware, cutlery, plates, cups, different glasses, bowls, salt, pepper, spices, etc.
- the breakfast can be prepared and ingested in the apartment (coffee and tea are available for free)
- use of our washing machine possible for a small fee
- good shopping and several inexpensive and local restaurants in the immediate vicinity
- largest shopping mall (supermarket open daily until midnight) in the city centre of Prague just 400 meters away
- detailed journey description
- free parking in front of the house
- cheap, secure parking nearby
- bed linen, towels and dishtowels are placed (beds made up on arrival)
- additional amenities (hairdryer, iron etc.) available depending on the apartment or on request
- nonstop tram service (no overpriced taxis required)
- english language support
|Price for > 2 guests
|$ 12 US per guest/night extra
|Check-in after
|Check-in before
|On arrangement
|Check-out before
|Cancellation Policy
It was nice staying here because it is a quiet place. Well kept and nice. I recommend you if you want to be in a calm place. Thanks
Great location, great apartment, friendly staff was very helpful and everything went smoothly. Only to know and we are happy to book this apartment again the next time.
Super Lage, super Appartement, freundlicher Mitarbeiter der sehr hilfreich war und alles reibungslos verlaufen. Nur zum Empfehlen und gerne buchen wir dieses Appartement beim nächsten mal wieder.
We had a good time with 3 persons. The apartment is perfectly in the center and you can walk like: everywhere. It was very clean and there is a lot of space. During the night it can get very loud from the clubs, but was OK for us! Thank you for the good time!
I had a nice holiday in Prague. The location of apartment is so convenient to go to city center as well as to Prague's sights. The apartment is also well-equiped to stay but just the drainage in the bath room is not good. I think you should fix it. Your information in your website helps us so much.
Thanks a lot. I will stay here when I come back Prague.
Delivery and support were great. Good tips for Prague. Only the sanitary facilities were not as good.
Übergabe und Betreuung waren super. Gute Tipps für Prag. Einzig die
sanitäre Einrichtung war nicht so gut.
Perfect! Thank you :)
We are very pleased to have stayed three nights. The apartment was exactly as described here, everything was actually in it, with the checking in and out it worked quickly and easily. The location is great, there are many affordable restaurants and shops nearby. When checking in we have (Bernard) get personally by our host valuable information about currency exchange, transportation and shopping, including a map of Prague. Definitely recommended for students and others who want to save money.
Wir sind sehr zufrieden, haben hier drei Nächte verbracht. Die Wohnung war genau wie hier beschrieben, alles war tatsächlich drin, mit dem Ein- und Auschecken hat es schnell und problemlos geklappt. Die Lage ist super, es gibt viele günstige Restaurants und Einkaufsmöglichkeiten in unmittelbarer Nähe. Beim Einchecken haben wir persönlich von unserem Gastgeber (Bernhard) wertvolle Informationen zu Geldwechsel, Transport- und Einkaufsmöglichkeiten samt einem Stadtplan von Prag bekommen. Auf jeden Fall empfehlenswert für Studenten und andere, die gerne Geld sparen wollen.
Very nice and friendly! Thank you! The apartment is clean. I like that.
Sehr nett und freundlich!! Danke! Das Appartement ist auch sauber. Das gefällt mir.
Good apartment in old building and friendly atmosphere. 10-15 minute walk to Vltava river and Dancing house. Windows in quiet yard. Apartament on 4-th floor with high ceiling but without lift. Free parking near the building, but is not always free place. Good place for sleeping and breakfast.
Nice apartment in a good located area in Prague. Good price, very clean, quiet and close to the public transportation and metro. Absolutely recommendable!
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Anne Hicks, who sponsors five children through World Vision, shares what inspires her to make such a commitment.
"To me, these are real people now," says Anne. "They have names, they have faces, they have families, they have communities — and they need our help."
World Vision child sponsorship establishes stability for the present and hope for the future, providing benefits not just to a single child, but to an entire family and community.
When children have access to basics like nutritious food, clean water, healthcare, education, safe shelter, and extra support during emergencies, they're able to grow up to become healthy, productive adults who realize their God-given potential and can become advocates for their communities.
Sponsor a child today and help make this year a memorable one for a boy or girl in need — or, if you're already a sponsor, consider extending your love and support to another child.
You can also make a one-time gift to our Sponsorship Ministry Fund, which helps meet the needs of children who are still waiting for sponsors and helps World Vision respond to emergencies that occur in sponsorship communities.


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Demi Moore loves to have a baby with Ashton Kutcher
"We talk about it and it"s something that we would like. He"s an amazing father to my daughters already, so I have no doubt that if it"s meant to happen, it would be another incredible part of our journey together," the Daily Express quoted Moore as saying.
Kutcher and Moore married in the 2005.


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The Inertial Observer
Volume 1, Issue 1
September 24, 2013
A new publication of the St. Olaf Physics Department
Students – The Inertial Observer is your place to find out about important events, job opportunities, internships, and other items of merit. All in one place, delivered to your inbox. Read it carefully. Your patience will be rewarded!
Brian Borovsky, editor-in-chief
And now, I present the first batch of noteworthy items:
Future Events
Engineering Dual Degree Visit from Washington University on Thursday
Christopher Ramsay, Assistant Dean of Engineering Student Services, will be here Thursday, Sept. 26 from 2-3pm in RNS284 to talk with students who may have interest in the 3/2, or 4/2 programs for acquiring a BSE in addition to the BA from St. Olaf.
A reminder that we have Dual Degree programs at both UMN ( http://it.umn.edu/students/degrees/dual.html ) and Washington University (http://engineering.wustl.edu/DualDegreeProgram.aspx). In both programs students have the option of remaining here for 3 years and then transferring (3/2) for a BA/BSE combination, but have some differences: At UMN you can finish here with a BA and then take 1+ year to get a BSE, or you can finish here and apply for a Masters in Engineering ( 4/2 ), although entry into the grad school isn't guaranteed; at WU you have the option of finishing here and spending 2 years extra for the BSE(4/2), with the option of applying for a Masters after your first year at WU ( which will probably take 2 more semesters ).
For more information or questions feel free to contact David Dahl. These programs aren't for everyone's taste, but with graduate engineering programs faced with rising applications they can be an entry point into a field you wish to pursue.
Nobel Conference 2013 – The Universe at its Limits
Tuesday, October 1 and Wednesday, October 2
This year the Nobel Conference at Gustavus Adolphus is on "The Universe at its Limits". Talks will range from new discoveries in particle physics and the accelerating universe to the cosmic background radiation and the future fate of the universe. Check out the schedule of speakers and presentations at the Nobel Conference website http://gustavus.edu/events/nobelconference/2013/.
The talks will be streamed live in Tomson 280. That's a big room with a really big screen, so it should be a fun venue. Almost like being there!
Interested in medical physics? Here is a golden opportunity:
Wednesday, October 2nd, 7pm, Black Ballroom in Buntrock
Dr. Timothy McKone and Dr. Ralph Young (medical physicist) will share information about their work at the Mayo Radiation Center in Northfield (located near the Northfield Hospital). They will describe the process through which St. Olaf sophomores, juniors and seniors may sign up to shadow with them on site at their facility.
These working professionals are eager to talk to Oles who may be interested in exploring a career as a medical physicist.
Women in Physics!
The Women in Physics and Astronomy (WiPA) group at the University of Minnesota is hosting "Life after Undergrad", an event for undergraduate women in physics and related fields. We would like very much to invite female undergraduate students in your department to our event. The basic information is as follows:
Date: Monday October 7th, 2013
Time: 6:15-9:15 PM
Location: Tate Lab of Physics, University of Minnesota – Twin Cities, East Bank (specific room TBA)
Who: All undergraduate women currently majoring in or interested in physics or related fields (astronomy, engineering, etc)
RSVP:firstname.lastname@example.com (preferably by Sept. 26, 2013)
Cost: FREE
Please email Brian Borovsky at firstname.lastname@example.com if you are would like to attend. He will coordinate rides to the UMN, depending on interest and availability.
If you have engaged in research, here or off-campus, then you are invited to travel with fellow Oles to Chicago to present your work at the Midstates Undergraduate Symposium in the physical sciences. There is a similar symposium in St. Louis if your work falls within the biological sciences. Ask your adviser if you are not sure which is best.
The deadline to apply is September 24. This is a great experience, and the application is easy. St. Olaf funds the trip for you!
The dates are: Fri, Oct 25th to Sat, Oct 26th 2013 for the physical sciences
(for biological sciences the dates are a week later)
The details are here: http://www.mathsciconsortium.org/symposium
Please apply early. St. Olaf College tries to fund as many students as possible, but there is a limit.
Jobs and internships at Proto Labs – campus visit
Brad Cleveland '82 (Math/Stats) and CEO of Proto Labs will be on campus on Thursday, October 24th during community time (11:30-12:30)in BC 142 for a recruiting information session. He is looking for Software Developers (summer intern & full-time) and Research and Development (R & D) Interns.
He is looking for physics, math and CS students in particular. His company is doing exciting things:
Registration is open for the Big Ten+ Graduate School Expo on October 20-21, 2013.
Students will:
- Get an inside look at graduate school and the application process
- Receive advice about funding opportunities
- Network with representatives from more than 50 of the nation's top graduate institutions
- Attend a premier graduate school fair
This two day mini-conference is especially designed for students interested in graduate education in:
- Science
- Technology
- Engineering
- Mathematics
- Other science-related disciplines.
The Big Ten+ Graduate School Expo awarded more than $30,000 in travel scholarships last year. All students, including women and members of underrepresented groups, are encouraged to attend.
Visit www.purdue.edu/gradexpo for more information and to register. The deadline to apply for a travel scholarship is October 1!
Students, you are cordially invited to attend Viterbo University's 11th Annual Seven Rivers Undergraduate Research Symposium on Friday, November 8, 2013
in La Crosse, WI. This symposium showcases the research and creative works of undergraduate students from a variety of disciplines and a variety of institutions. While there is no fee associated with participation, all attendees and presenters MUST register via the link below.
- students who have completed research/creative works on or off-campus or as part of a course,
- students who may be interested in completing research projects in the future (presenting is not a prerequisite for attendance),
The symposium will run from 11am to 5pm (check-in occurs from 10-11am) and includes a keynote address; lunch (provided); and oral, poster, and creative works presentations by students from the tri-state area. There is no fee for presenting or attending.
As was the case last year, there is a single deadline and online form for both registration and abstract submission. By streamlining our processes, we hope the registration process is simpler and easier for all involved. Please note that presenters will be expected to submit their abstracts when they register.
The online registration & abstract submission form as well as additional information about the event can be found online athttp://www.viterbo.edu/sevenrivers/.
If you have any questions, please email firstname.lastname@example.com.
Information that may be of interest to physics and astronomy faculty, staff, and students.
EPIC job opportunity
EPIC is currently looking for talented individuals for our Technical Services/Problem Solver positions!
Problem Solver/Technical Services
If you'd like a career that is both challenging and meaningful, consider Epic. We're a worldwide leader in healthcare software, caring for 49% of Americans. Chances are we are affecting the life of someone close to you.
As a Problem Solver (Technical Services) at Epic, you will build strong and lasting relationships with your customers and deliver top-notch technical guidance, ensuring they realize their full potential using our software. You'll apply your creativity and problem-solving skills to design unique solutions, from improving efficiency and patient safety to optimizations and software upgrades.
We're currently hiring engineers, math, physics and MIS or related majors for both 2013 and 2014 start dates. If you think you might be a good fit for Epic, apply athttp://careers.epic.com/position-197 or send your resume to email@example.com.
From the Piper Center
- Due to increasing student interest, we will be holding two Sophomore Retreats this year – one in the fall and one in the spring. Quo Vadis (a Latin phrase meaning "where are you going?") will take place at the YMCA Camp Ihduhapi in Loretto, MN, on November 8-9. The retreat provides sophomores an opportunity to: reflect on their first year of college; connect in meaningful ways with fellow students, faculty, and staff; learn about how to make decisions that align with their values and interests; and take away resources for future vocational and career exploration. Registration opens September 22, and Nate Jacobi, Associate Director for Service & Leadership, will lead the retreat, which will be offered again in early April.
- During Fall Break, Kris Estenson, Associate Director for Alumni Engagement, will kick off our Connections Program in Chicago, IL, where 25 juniors and seniors will meet alumni and explore careers in community development, consulting, law, and media/communications. We will return to New York City over Interim Break, where 25 students will meet alumni working in business, journalism, performing arts, and visual arts. We will wrap up the year in Denver over Spring Break, where 25 students will explore careers in environment, healthcare, marketing, and research. The student application for Chicago is due Sunday, September 15th through Ole Career Central.


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I agree with saftey first.
Also, if they are playing HS softball, they more than likely had been playing Rec/Travel ball for some/all of their youth and are used to wearing face masks.
joliversptv wrote:
It took girl's lacrosse some time to adapt to the madatory eye guards and now it is a non issue. Given time, facemasks will be the same for softball.
I agree that they will adjust quickly and it will be a thing of the past within a few short months if a rule were to get passed to mandate face masks.
However, the game of women's lacrosse got way more aggressive when they mandated goggles. I can't even tell you what it was exactly that made the players become more aggressive with goggles, but it must have been something about the illusion of added protection. The eyes and forehead were protected, but there was a significant increase in checks to the head. It is possible this would have happened with or without goggles, but it is interesting nonetheless.
So with that being said, is it possible this could also happen in softball? Obviously the games are very different, but I wonder if we'd see a lot more wild pitches. Thoughts?
I do see the benefit of face masks in softball. It makes more sense then goggles in lacrosse. At least it will leave the softball players protected.
I believe there are some leagues in which face masks are mandatory and that it probably varies greatly across regions.
Do you think face masks should be made mandatory for batters to wear?
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- Kaneda vowing to kill Tetsuo before letting Kei risk her life trying, and then finally kissing her.
"I promise... that the next time I'll stay with you. All night long."
- In the manga, Kaori being designated as Akira's 'nanny', and taking care of him. She's actually quite nice about it and treats him very like a normal little kid.
- Another Kaori one from the comic: The way Tetsuo tries to bring her back from the brink of death and preserves her after she is shot. Crosses with Tear Jerker and finally Moment of Awesome when Tetsuo starts to deal with those who shot her.
- Kaisuke and Kei's first meeting after the Neo-Tokyo apocalypse. They recognize each other among the refugees in the surroundings of the temple, and for the first time in a LONG time, they both smile and laugh genuinely.
- The last images of the manga, as Kaneda and his surviving friends ride off into the ruins of Neo Tokyo, with memories of their deceased friends Tetsuo and Yamagata riding alongside them, while Neo-Tokyo symbolically avenges itself as they progress into it.
- In the film, Tetsuo's memories of Kaneda befriending him.
- Kaneda "sending Yamagata his bike" by crashing it into a wall, destroying it.