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For the first time in many years, friends and supporters of the University of Missouri and its Delta Center were joined by the state's governor for the Delta Center Appreciation Breakfast at the Rone Exhibit Hall on the Lee Farm in Portageville during the 44th annual Delta Center Field Day.
Celebrating its 131st year, the University of Missouri's College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources is also seeing record enrollment this year, according to the university's officials. With over 4,000 freshmen this year, enrollment is up 17 percent.
Agriculture is not only Missouri's No. 1 industry, but also has the greatest potential for growth, Gov. Matt Blunt said in his remarks following the breakfast.
Blunt said his administration is doing everything it can to "work hard and work with farmers" and to "get out into the state and the rural community."
While his administration has faced challenges with the state budget, "we were able to balance a budget that was broken," he said, adding that he was able to accomplish it without a tax increase that would be a burden on Missouri's workers.
The current budget includes "full funding for ethanol incentive fund," according to Blunt, funding which will remain in place for the next budget.
Having supported ethanol production, the governor said ethanol consumption now has to be encouraged and is calling for a 10-percent ethanol blend requirement for the state.
"We would be the fourth state to do this," Blunt said. "It would indeed reduce the dependency on foreign oil."
Blunt said it is important to "be a leader in plant biotechnology" and look for opportunities for value-added agriculture while remembering that commodity agriculture continues to be the base. "It's important that we lay that foundation," he said. "Delta Center has made remarkable steps forward."
U.S. Rep. Jo Ann Emerson, 8th district, also spoke following the breakfast.
"We are constantly facing threats to change farm programs," Emerson said, as this region continues to meet challenges to remain "the safest, most abundant food source in the world." She said she is optimistic about the next farm bill, but "obstacles remain and the main obstacle is money."
Emerson also recognized "the wisdom of our governor in appointing Fred Ferrell as the head of the Department of Agriculture."
In introducing the next speaker, U.S. Sen. Jim Talent, Emerson said Missouri is lucky to have senator on the Senate Agriculture Committee.
She said Talent is responsible for the national energy policy which calls for 7.5 billion gallons of renewable fuels to be added to the nation's fuel supply by 2012. The House's version of the bill, Emerson recalled, called for 5 billion gallons. "Jim, he insisted on 8 (billion)," she said.
Emerson also noted Talent's efforts in opening new markets to U.S. agriculture such as Cuba which she said has committed to buying 130 metric tons of U.S. rice.
Talent said the Delta Center not only has tradition, but builds on tradition for the future. "I want to congratulate you all for your vision," he said, adding that he is more optimistic about agriculture now that he was 10 years ago.
"The challenges are still there, but I also see the path to prosperity in the future," Talent said, citing MU's rising enrollment, new markets and value-
added agriculture.
In discussing his success in adding a renewable fuels standard for ethanol and biodiesel to the federal comprehensive energy bill signed into law on Aug. 8, Talent said Americans will be "putting in our tanks what we are growing instead of what we are buying from those who hate us," Talent said.
Our farmers will be not only feeding America, but also fueling America, he said.
Talent also touched on the subject of drought relief and including Midwest farmers in a disaster relief bill. "I'm hoping we can get help," he said.
In closing, Talent said the Delta Center's dedicated work, research and development is more important than what legislators do. "Your leadership is what's crucial," he said.
U.S. Rep. Kenny Hulshof, 9th District, who is originally from Mississippi County, said that he has been in politics for nine years and farming for three.
North central and northeast Missouri has not been getting rain from the recent gulf hurricanes like Southeast Missouri has, Hulshof said, and as a result corn yields are down 70 percent in his district.
"We need you to stand with us," Hulshof said. "We need to everybody on the same page."
Recalling the "squeals of delight" from his daughters as his family picked sweet corn during a scenic sunset, he promised: "I will continue to fight like the family farm depends on it because it does."
Tom Payne, vice chancellor and dean of agriculture and director of the Missouri Agricultural Experiment Station, said we are lucky to have people in high places from Southeast Missouri and recognized dozens of dignitaries attending the event from Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder to state representatives Peter Myers and Lanie Black.
Payne also said this is a big transition time for production agriculture. "Commodity agriculture is critical and its what keeps people in business," he said, while value-added agriculture is "the future of this industry."


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The Valley Support Fund was created as an opportunity for members of the community to donate toward addressing unmet needs after the shootings in Herkimer and Mohawk on March 13 and 14.
A committee of volunteers oversaw distribution of 100 percent of the funds raised through Valley Support Fund to address unmet needs after these events, according to a news release from the United Way of the Valley and Greater Utica Area. The committee consisted of Herkimer County Administrator Jim Wallace, Herkimer County Sheriff Christopher Farber, Frankfort Village Clerk Karlee Tamburro, business owner Francesca Magro, Red Cross Chapter Executive Jennifer Balog, Catholic Charities of Herkimer County Executive Terry Leonard and staff of United Way. Payments to fund recipients were made and facilitated by Catholic Charities of Herkimer County.
No agency, including United Way, took an administrative fee from the fund. All of the money raised was used to meet needs of affected individuals. A total of $7,960 was raised; 16 individuals applied to and received assistance from the Valley Support Fund. Typically, the funds were used to pay medical or mental health copays and living expenses due to hardship caused by lost wages. The Valley Support Fund is now closed.
The Flood Recovery Fund was created in July in response to the flooding in the area. Approximately $188,000 was pledged during a telethon on July 3. To date, $179,000 has been collected. No agency, including United Way, took or will take an administrative fee from the fund. All of the money raised will be used to meet needs of individuals affected.
Fifty percent of the total funds raised assisted with immediate flood response services in Herkimer and Oneida counties through partner agencies, Mohawk Valley Red Cross and Salvation Army. More than 43,000 food items and 36,000 drinks were distributed, nearly 4,400 cleanup kits were dispersed and approximately 1,000 mental health check-ins were provided during that time.
The remaining 50 percent of funds collected is reserved to address the unmet needs many will face during the long-term recovery process. Of this long term recovery amount, estimated at $90,000, 70 percent will be designated for use in Herkimer County, estimated at $63,000, and 30 percent in Oneida County, estimated at $27,000, as per assessed damage levels.
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Oregon 38, Houston 24
At Houston, Oregon wins its opener after a 5-6 season in 2004, its first losing season since 1993. In the Ducks' first game playing the spread offense of new coordinator Gary Crowton, QB Kellen Clemens throws for 348 yards and two TDs, and also rushed for 72 yards.
Oregon 47, Montana 14
The Ducks win their 10th of 11 home openers under coach Mike Bellotti, as Kellen Clemens throws for 275 yards and Paul Martinez kicks six field goals against the Div. I-AA Grizzlies. Demetrius Williams catches five passes for 93 yards and a TD.
Oregon 37, Fresno State 34
In Eugene, the Ducks win their third straight as Kellen Clemens throws for 332 yards and four TDs, including two to Demetrius Williams. A 42-yard scoring pass to running back Terrence Whitehead with 4:16 remaining gives Oregon a 37-27 lead, enough to hold off the Bulldogs, who pulled within three points with 1:50 remaining.
USC 45, Oregon 13
At Eugene, the Ducks jump out to a 13-0 lead over the No. 1-ranked Trojans, but USC scores 35 straight points in the second half for its 25th straight win. USC's Reggie Bush rushes for 122 yards and QB Matt Leinart throws for 315 yards and three TDs vs. the Ducks.
Oregon 44, Stanford 20
The Ducks rebound from their first loss with a lopsided win in Palo Alto. Kellen Clemens passes for three TDs and 393 yards as Mike Bellotti gets his 50th Pacific-10 Conference win. Oregon freshman running back Jonathan Stewart scores three TDs. Oregon outgains Stanford, 595-220.
Oregon 31, Arizona State 17
Terrence Whitehead rushes for 122 yards and catches nine passes for 100 yards as the 25th-ranked Ducks win in Tempe. Oregon scores 24 straight points after trailing 10-0. Kellen Clemens passes for 279 yards as Oregon improves to 5-1.
Oregon 45, Washington 21
Kellen Clemens completes 36 passes, an Autzen Stadium record, in passing for 425 yards and four TDs in the Ducks' second straight win over the Huskies, which makes them bowl-eligible for the first time since 2002. Demetrius Williams catches two scoring passes and has 92 yards receiving. It is the most points scored by Oregon – now ranked 20th – against Washington since 1973.
Oregon 28, Arizona 21
Quarterback Kellen Clemens suffers a fractured left ankle, and backup Dennis Dixon is also knocked out of the game, but the Ducks manage to win, as linebacker Brent Haberly returns a fumble 34 yards for a TD in the fourth quarter. Sophomore QB Brady Leaf completes 5-of-10 passes for 53 yards in relief.
Oregon 27, Cal 20 (OT)
At Eugene, Brady Leaf throws a 4-yard TD pass to James Finley in overtime to lift the Ducks. Cal had a chance to win in regulation, but kicker Tom Schneider missed a 53-yard field goal try. No. 3 QB Leaf replaces No. 2 QB Dennis Dixon.
Oregon 34, Washington St. 31
Paul Martinez kicks a 19-yard field goal with one second left to give the Ducks a win at Pullman. Oregon scores three straight TDs in the third quarter to overcome an 11-point deficit before the Cougars tie it up in the fourth. Oregon rolls up 444 yards in total offense.
Oregon 56, Oregon State 14
For just the second time in history, the Ducks finish the regular season with 10 wins, winning the 109th version of the "Civil War" rivalry with the Beavers at Eugene. The two-QB combo of Dennis Dixon and Brady Leaf combines to go 18-of-30 with no interceptions and 262 yards and Terrence Whitehead scores two TDs.
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Moving toward a transportation system that fuels healthy people and a healthy planet.
By Rick Stiles
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Getting my body ready for a 3,600 mile recumbent bicycle trip has not been easy! I rode the bicycle outside. I joined a health club. I bought a bicycle trainer. I bought bicycling videos. I read motivation articles. In the end, I lost my motivation, strained several muscles, and didn't lose any weight.
One day I stumbled on an article about exercising with a heart rate monitor. Wow! A new toy to play with. Generic information for my age said a brisk exercise would be about 130 bpm (beats per minute). I strapped on that heart rate monitor. I climbed on that bike. I began to pedal away. At 96 bpm I thought I would die. At 110 bpm my wife started looking for the life insurance policies. Finally, my excuse to back out of the ride!
A visit to my doctor revealed that one of my medications suppressed my heart rate. He was surprised I got the ol' ticker going 110 bpm and lived to tell about it. He took me off that medication, and within a week my heart rate was up in the range it should be. The doctor explained that there are six heart rate zones used to maximize an exercise program. The zones can be approximated with formulas, but a lactate test is more accurate.
The six zones are: easy intensity, all day pace, feels like work, conversation is difficult, short high intensity, very short high intensity. The heart rates in each zone are specific to each individual and are critical to getting the best results from the exercise time. Too much exercise in the lower zones produces little improvement; too much in the higher zones produces injuries, burnout, and little improvement.
Some people say, "I'm not an athlete; I just want to be healthier. Why a heart monitor?" In short, to get healthier while minimizing injuries & burnout. Have you ever decided to get in shape? You start an exercise program of some type. You hit it real hard. You sacrifice for results. Three days later you are tired, listless and gradually find excuses to skip exercising: this is burnout.
A local gym developed my heart rate zones and created an exercise program specific to my goals. The program involves all heart rate zones. It involves easy days mixed with difficult days. It involves all areas of the body. Dang, no more (#%*@!) excuses to back out of the ride.
Now the intensity and routine are varied daily; I am riding further, with more motivation, and seeing improved results. The best part? I don't have to ride around with 40 pounds of gear on the bike to get in shape. My daily exercise program is now based strictly on my heart rate. At some point I will need to practice riding the bike with the extra weight, but not right now. Next time I'll talk about the 40 pounds of gear I will be hauling.
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Over the past 5 years of consulting, the issue of time has consistently been identified by clients as a barrier to engaging in knowledge mobilization. They state: "We don't have time to do this and our other work."; "I would like to do knowledge mobilization but I have too many other problems to address."; "I know it is important but I get paid to do research."
I always find this interesting. Of all the barriers: skill, knowledge of effective practice, resources to produce user centered products – it seems that time is the one element that should be seen as a constant. Time takes care of itself. It continues moving along at a predictable pace.
Here is an exercise that I often take people through in workshops.
How many days in a year?: 365 with an extra day every 4 years
How many weekends in a year?: 52 equaling 104 days
How many statutory holidays in Canada?: 11 in Ontario
How many days do you get sick?: 10 (According to Statistics Canada, between 1997 and 2008 the average number of days missed has increased from 7.4 to 10.)
How many days do you take as vacation?: 20 (decreasing in Canada)
Let's do the math:
365 – 104 = 261
261 – 11 = 250
250 – 10 = 240
240 – 20 = 220
We have 220 workdays a year. The average length of the workday is about 9 hours. This provides us with 1980 hours a year – let's round it to a range of 1800 to 2000 hours per year.
We have 1800 to 2000 hours of working time a year.
So – in that time, we either build in knowledge mobilization or we don't. Time is not the issue we should be complaining about – it is what we do with the time that we have. Time is not the cause of our problems – our management of time is.
Here is how I break down my time in an average year:
100 days of consulting
60 days of training
60 days of professional development, business development, administration, volunteering (boards, committees, reviewing things).
It is really quite simple however it requires some serious management tools.
1) The use of the word NO. If it does not relate to my business, I say NO. Often this word is followed by the name of some one I think can be of help – this also helps build relationships.
2) The use of the word MAYBE. If I do not know if it relates to my business, I use a little of the business development time to see if I need to say YES or NO.
3) Technology. Learn how your tools work. I recently helped a team discover 3.4 FTEs in a team of 30 because they could now use email, instant messaging, and SharePoint more efficiently.
4) Mind your Business. Knowledge Mobilization is about creating value. If you are minding your business then you are looking for methods, tools, and people that can either bring value to your business or can increase the value of what you produce.
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Time is not the enemy. Time is an ally. It is constant, regular, and predictable.
Time wasters are the enemy. Knowledge mobilization is a great way to focus energy to ensure that you are not wasting your time or the time of others – getting what people need to know, to them in a format they can use, when they need it is a great way to honor the precious time resource you have.Peter N. Levesque President & CEO


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Erie, Pennsylvania, Sunday, May 1, 2011 – The Erie BayHawks reached agreement with first-year head coach Jay Larranaga to modify his contract to include an additional guaranteed year on the original two-year agreement he signed when joining the team in September, 2010.
This week Larranaga turned down an offer to join the University of Miami's coaching staff where his father, Jim Larranaga, was named the head coach last week.
"We are thrilled that Jay will remain as the Erie BayHawks' head coach" said BayHawks majority owner, Steve Demetriou. "Jay is a superior coach and someone who we believe will continue to produce outstanding results on the basketball floor, and provide both a winning and exciting team for our fans. Under Jay's leadership we truly believe the BayHawks will have the best chance to compete for an NBA D-League championship."
Larranaga led Erie to a franchise best record of 32-18 in the regular season and the organization's first-ever postseason win in a three-game playoff series they dropped to the Reno Bighorns. Larranaga finished third in voting for NBA D-League Coach of the Year honors as voted on by the league's 16 head coaches.
"Having the opportunity to coach at the highest level of college basketball and alongside my father would have been a special opportunity, and this was a very difficult decision," said Larranaga. "But after careful consideration with my family I decided that Erie provides me a great opportunity to continue to develop and grow with this franchise, and I'm very excited about what the future holds. We're coming off a great season, both on and off the court, and I appreciate the trust that ownership has shown in me to continue to lead this team."
Prior to joining the BayHawks, Larranaga was serving as an assistant coach at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York. Before that he spent twelve years in Europe where he won three championships as a player, was the captain of the Irish National Team for five years, and served as a player/coach for two years.


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Until 1981 the site of the Sheridan Square Viewing Garden was a traffic safety island / home for illegally parked cars and delivery trucks when a group of Village residents, led by the late Vera Schneider, formed the Sheridan Square Triangle Association. Designed by Pamela Berdan, it was landscaped and planted in 1982. The garden receives no financial support from the City. The sole source of funding is membership contributions from community residents and businesses. The garden features a central mound providing varied terrain for a rock garden on West 4th, an area of blue-hued plants on Washington Place, and a shaded, wooded area facing Barrow Street. Each spring, tulips bloom in the major beds, followed by azaleas, rhododendrons and crabapples. In the summer, other perennials and annuals bloom, and with autumn, the colors of the asters, geraniums and the changing foliage appear. All told, there are hundreds of varieties of flora and fauna in the garden.
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The Shenandoah on 10 Sheridan Square in West Village, New York City. This 15-story gothic structure was designed by Emory Roth and built in 1929. Fortunately, the original details are well preserved, making the historic structure stand out in the exclusive Sheridan Square location.
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Stony Brook announces 2012 football recruiting class
Feb. 1, 2012
Stony Brook, N.Y. -
Eleven talented student-athletes have signed national letters of intent to play football for defending Big South Conference champion Stony Brook, head coach Chuck Priore announced on Wednesday afternoon.
In addition, Dimetrius Bernard (Jamaica, N.Y.), Marcus Coker (Beltsville, Md.) Adrian Coxson (Baltimore, Md.) and Greg Melendez (Brooklyn, N.Y.) have accepted grant-in-aid offers. Coker and Coxson have enrolled at Stony Brook for the spring semester.
The 15-player recruiting class is made of student-athletes from six states, including five players from New York. Stony Brook won its first outright conference championship after defeating Liberty, 41-31, in the 2011 regular season finale. The Seawolves, who won nine straight games, advanced to the quarterfinals of the Division I Football Championship.
The offense returns Big South Offensive Player of the Year in Miguel Maysonet (1,633 rushing yards, 15 TDs) and Kyle Essington (1,919 passing yards, 20 TDs) as well as four of its five starting line. The defense returns six starters, including Jawara Dudley who earned first team all-conference honors.
* Mid-year transfer
California (1): Carlos Hernandez
Connecticut (2): Pat D'Amato, Nick Vitale
Florida (2): Abiade Granger, Deshawn Lindsay
Maryland (4): Marcus Coker, Adrian Coxson, Connor Davis, Angelo DeShields
New Jersey (1): Jaheem Woods
New York: (5): Dimetrius Bernard, Da'Rell Hatcher, Chris Makulik, Greg Melendez, Aaron Thompson
Cornerback (2): Abiade Granger, Jaheem Woods
Safeties (2): Deshawn Lindsay, Greg Melendez
Defensive End (1): Connor Davis (TE)
Defensive Line (2): Dimetrius Bernard, Aaron Thompson
Fullback (1): Chris Makulik
Quarterback (2): Pat D'Amato (ATH), Carlos Hernandez
Running Back (2): Marcus Coker, Da'Rell Hatcher
Wide Receiver (3): Marcus Coxson, Angelo DeShields, Nick Vitale
Dimetrius Bernard
Before Stony Brook: A transfer from Fresno City College ... played in nine games, totaling 17 tackles, including 2.5 for loss, as a senior ... also recorded 1.5 sacks, a fumble recovery, a forced fumble and a blocked kick.
High School: A 2010 graduate of Holy Cross High School ... made 27 tackles and had a forced fumble as a senior.
Priore on Bernard: "Dimetrius played his high school football at Holy Cross in Flushing, so that's where we became aware of him. He should give us an immediate impact after two years at the junior college level and secure our three-technique position on the defensive line."
Marcus Coker
Before Stony Brook: Transfer from Iowa ... rushed for more than 2,000 yards and 18 touchdowns in two seasons with Hawkeyes ... second in the Big Ten in rushing (1,384 yards - 115.3 ypg) as a sophomore, earning second-team all-conference ... named co-MVP of 2010 Insight Bowl against No. 12 Missouri after rushing for 219 yards and two touchdowns.
High School: A two-time all-state, all-county and all-conference performer at Maryland high school power DeMatha Catholic ... a four-star recruit according to Rivals.com and three-star according to ESPN ... accounted for 1,698 yards and 23 touchdowns as a senior ... rushed for 392 yards, a school record and fourth most in state history, and five touchdowns against Gilman.
Priore on Coker: "We're real excited about having Marcus for spring practice. He was the second-leading rusher in the Big Ten, which should give us a big boost with the graduation of Brock Jackolski."
Adrian Coxson
Before Stony Brook: Transfer from Maryland ... totaled four catches for 90 yards and a touchdown as a redshirt freshman ... originally signed with Florida before transferring during preseason.
High School: A four-star prospect who was rated as the No. 19 receiver in the nation according to Scout.com ... No. 101 in ESPNU 150 as a senior ... ESPNU's No. 16 wide receiver ... No. 20 in Top 150 Dream Team by SuperPrep Magazine ... No. 35 receiver according to Rivals.com ... totaled 1,930 yards and 19 touchdowns ... returned four punts for TDs ... Baltimore Sun first team All-Metro.
Priore on Coxson: "Adrian will help secure our wide receiver position and help us absorb the graduation of Matt Brevi."
Pat D'Amato
High School: Attends Xavier High School ... quarterbacked No. 1 team in state ... CHSCA Class LL All-State ... totaled more than 1,800 yards and accounted for 28 touchdowns (15 pass, 13 rush) ... led Xavier to Class LL state title ... All-Southern Connecticut Conference Division I.
Priore on D'Amato: "Pat led Xavier to two state championships as a quarterback/athlete so we're excited to have his leadership on our team."
Connor Davis
High School: Attends Fallston High School ... ESPN Small School first team All-State ... Maryland Crab All-Star Game ... first team All-UCBAC Chesapeake Coaches ... Baltimore Sun defensive player to watch ... 235 yards and five touchdowns, and 117 tackles, 12 sacks and a blocked punt as a senior.
Priore on Davis: "Connor brings tremendous size to either position. We're excited to have his talent level and his height at Stony Brook."
Angelo DeShields
High School: Attends Mount Saint Joseph High School ... 2010 & 2011 All-MIAA selection.
Priore on DeShields: "Angelo has tremendous skills and the physicality to play wide receiver at the Division I level."
Abiade Granger
High School: Attends Suncoast High School ... first team Class 6A-5A-3A ... second team All-Area ... Palm Beach Post's No. 36 player in the county ... two-star recruit according to Rivals.com ... totaled 35 tackles, nine passes defended and two sacks ... team's leading punt and kick returner ... blocked five field goals ... All-Palm Beach County in track ... state qualifier in the high jump, triple jump and 4x400 relay.
Priore on Granger: "We're excited to have his talent and leadership skills. "A.B. is an outstanding athlete who will have a great future."
Da'Rell Hatcher
High School: Attends Amityville High School ... second-team All-Long Island and third-team all-state ... rushed for 1,279 yards and 14 touchdowns ... led Warriors to Division IV Championship game ... rushed for 366 yards and five touchdowns against John Glenn, ending Knights 17-game winning streak.
Priore on Hatcher: "Da'Rell has really worked his way into becoming a top running back on Long Island. His powerful running style will be welcomed in our backfield."
Carlos Hernandez
High School: Inland Valley Offensive MVP and first team selection ... second team All-State ... Los Angeles Times quarterback to watch as a senior ... All-CIF Central Division ... Central Division co-Offensive Player of the Year ... All-Riverside County ... passed for 1,900 yards and 28 touchdowns to lead Mustangs to 14-0 record ... threw four touchdowns in state championship game.
Priore on Hernandez: "Carlos is an established quarterback who does a lot of the things we look for to play in our system."
Deshawn Lindsay
High School: South Florida Sun-Sentinel's top 50 player ... Rivals.com two-star recruit ... accounted for 73 tackles and three forced fumbles as a senior ... 68 tackles and two forced fumbles as a junior.
Priore on Lindsay: "Deshawn comes to us from one of the better high school programs in Florida. "He's a physical safety who can defend the run and pass."
Chris Makulik
High School: Attends Patchogue-Medford High School ... rushed for 607 yards and six touchdowns ... had a season-high 196 yards and three touchdowns against Sachem East ... All-Suffolk County.
Priore on Makulik: "Chris is a local product who had impressed us in various combines. His ability to play fullback and our H-back position will be vital."
Greg Melendez
Before Stony Brook: Spent last two seasons at Idaho State ... suffered a season-ending injury in 2010, but started all 11 games for the Bengals in 2011 ... recorded 51 tackles, two interceptions and a forced fumble ... spent 2007-09 at Hofstra ... started all 12 games as a redshirt freshman, registering 72 tackles, three pass breakups and a forced fumble ... started all 11 games as a sophomore, totaling 72 tackles, two fumble recoveries, two forced fumbles and an interception.
High School: A 2007 graduate of Canarsie High School ... All-Brooklyn and All-State selection ... led Chiefs to 11-2 record as a senior.
Priore on Melendez: "Greg is another local product who started his career at Hofstra. He continued his career at Idaho State where he started each game last year. Greg's an upperclassmen, and we're excited he's going to play his last year with us."
Aaron Thompson
High School: Attends Deer Park High School ... second team All-Long Island ... fourth team All-State ... All-Suffolk County ... registered 80 tackles and seven sacks as a senior ... team captain ... former high school teammate of current Seawolf Dimitry Russ.
Priore on Thompson: "Aaron will be a defensive lineman in our system. He has imposing size and strength and will continue to get better."
Nick Vitale
High School: Attends Daniel Hand High School ... caught 52 passes for 863 yards and 11 TDs as a senior ... led team to Class L state title ... 2011 CHSCA All-State Team ... 2011 Walter Camp All-State Team ... Post-Chronicle Offensive Player of the Year ... All-Southern Connecticut Conference Division I ... brother of current Seawolf Rich Vitale.
Priore on Vitale: "Having coached his brother, Rich, we know what kind of player Nick is going to be. He excelled at wide receiver as a senior, leading his team to a state title."
Jaheem Woods
High School: Attends Neptune High School ... Newark Star-Ledger's Monmouth County Player of the Year and first team all-county ... Shore Conference Offensive Player of the Year ... Group 3 All-State ... first team All-Group 3 ... MSGVarsity.com second team All-New Jersey ... accounted for 2,473 yards and 30 touchdowns ... helped the Scarlet Fliers to a state title after rushing for 257 yards, passing for 164 yards and totaling four touchdowns ... made 76 tackles and five interceptions at cornerback.
Priore on Woods: "Jaheem might be the best athlete in this class. He's an accomplished athlete who's equally good on both sides of the ball. We're excited about having his athletic talent."


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Citation: Jesudhasan, P.R., Cepeda, M.L., Widmer, K., Dowd, S.E., Soni, K.A., Hume, M.E., Zhu, J., Pillai, S.D. 2007. DNA microarray analysis reveals crosstalk of Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium with AI-2 of Escherichia coli [abstract]. In: American Society for Microbiology Cell to Cell Communication in Bacteria Abstracts, October 7-10, 2007, Austin, Texas. No. 110A. Technical Abstract: Quorum sensing, or cell-to-cell communication, is made possible by the production and sensing of small, extracellular chemical signals called autoinducers (AI). These autoinducers accumulate as the population density increases, and thereby help bacteria to regulate their behavior by promoting or repressing gene expression. Autoinducers-2 (AI-2) helps bacteria to survive in a multi-species environment. DNA microarray experiments were conducted on luxS mutant of Salmonella Typhimurium to study its gene regulation in the presence of condition media (CM) of its own wild type, and CM of Escherichia coli (environmental isolate #5). It was observed that in the presence of CM of Salmonella Typhimurium, 1143 genes were differentially expressed significantly (P<0.05) (504 repressed and 639 expressed). In the presence of CM of E. coli #5, 392 genes were observed to be differentially expressed (133 repressed and 259 expressed) significantly (P<0.05). It was found that all the genes in the pathogenicity island of luxS mutant of Salmonella Typhimurium were turned down (but few of them are P>0.05) in the presence of CM of E. coli, and CM of Salmonella Typhimurium. These experiments not only suggest that AI-2 acts as a master controller of genes in the pathogenicity island of Salmonella Typhimurium, but also that Salmonella Typhimurium could sense the AI-2 molecules produced by E. coli in a multi-species environment.


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davidthedesignerArtists, Designers, Illustrators January 27th, 2007
From David:
I'm David, your friendly neighbourhood (or neighborhood if you're reading this from the other side of the pond) designer. I've been round the block a few times, so I've learned not to bite*.
*unless you call me Dave
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Each time I feature a blog, I share two posts that will, may, could, should or might be of interest to those reading DWB.
On my desk, right now David throws out the challenge "C'mon everyone – now let's see yours." I'm up for the challenge. You?
I no longer use a desk. Sort of. Well, yes, I have one. You can read all about it and more at Linzie Hunter's On My Desk.
Since contributing to On My Desk, my situation has changed. I no longer use the wooden trunk from the Philippines shown the the photo, but a pair of ceremonial rain drums, originally from Vietnam. And for a calmer me, I've switched away from drinking the weeping coffee I love (also shown), to green tea.
On My Drums
If you are showing yours to David, go ahead and show her yours too (no fair cleaning up!)
It was David's who inspired me #2 post which had me really looking at davidthedesigner. I left school long ago but I still try and read anything pertaining to art that comes my way. When time allows.
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text: 13 September 2010 archive See all show photos IS the grass always greener on the other side? We'll have to ask William Tempest, who bypassed his native London in favour of showing as part of New York Fashion Week for the first time this season. Going by his flawless spring/summer 2011 presentation at Lincoln Centre, where statuesque models on white plinths artfully displayed his ethereal wares, we can only assume the move stateside was a rejuvenating one. Conceived in a bright palette of coral, nude, pale grey and lemon, Tempest created romantic gowns of layered chiffon, georgette and velvet devoré inspired (very literally) by mythical "sirens", as interpreted by British Pre-Raphaelite and Victorian artists. The effect was dreamlike – as though mythical beauties had magically stepped out from within a John William Waterhouse or Herbert James Draper painting, and landed in uptown Manhattan. But, the collection wasn't entirely otherworldy – or even particularly classical for that matter. Mimicking the movement of waves, sculptural dresses with structured bustier tops appeared like something from centuries past, but cropped super short and asymmetrically, were given a modern, avant-garde twist. Figure-hugging long sleeved mini-dresses featuring a signature Tempest print were accessible and youthful, and short asymmetrical and one-shoulder dresses in punchy pop-colour were striking and wearable, without being over the top. Footwear was also on display - Tempest's ongoing collaboration with Mechante of London, which began for autumn/winter 2010-11, sees a line of vertiginous five-inch heels in hues to compliment the key looks for spring. SEE THE WILLIAM TEMPEST SHOW ARCHIVE Indigo Clarke Continue reading Back to top


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FARMINGTON - An upbeat Gov. M. Jodi Rell framed a $352 million plan to improve the University of Connecticut Health Center as transforming the delivery of health care for "generations to come."
But the proposal rolled out Tuesday to a standing ovation by UConn staff and students relies on the influence of two lame ducks: Rell and Sen. Christopher J. Dodd.
To succeed, Rell must sell state legislators on diverting $227 million in state bonding from other projects, and Dodd needs to deliver $100 million now attached to a stalled health care reform bill.
Rell's task will be a challenge. Dodd's will require hitting a political trifecta: passing health reform, keeping the $100 million in the bill and then steering the money toward Connecticut.
"It is unwise to rely upon or make any plan contingent upon $100 million in federal funding," said Senate Minority Leader John P. McKinney, R-Fairfield. "To my count, there at least three improbable events that have to occur to get that money."
Those concerns were pushed to the background Tuesday morning, when Rell stepped to a lectern in the lobby of the medical school. Staff and students in white medical coats watched from stairs and walkways overlooking the lobby.
"We have some pretty exciting news," Rell said. "That's the way I want to start out."
Occasionally interrupted by the soft trill of pagers, Rell announced that she and a coalition of hospitals are backing a plan to build a new hospital at the financially troubled UConn Health Center.
The proposal is the third floated over the past two years and is $100 million less than the previous version, which fell flat with Rell, many legislators and some competing hospitals.
Key to the plan is a new health care network involving former critics of efforts to rebuild the state's flagship medical and dental school, including Hartford Hospital, St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center and Connecticut Children's Medical Center.
A new $236 million hospital would be the largest piece of a $352 million plan that also would include $96 million for renovations to academic and research facilities and $20 million for additional development at UConn and other network partners.
Rell and hospital officials pitched the project as an engine for economic development, saying it would create more than 5,000 new jobs and allow for larger class sizes at UConn's medical and dental schools.
She did not stint on superlatives.
"I believe it is an initiative that will transform the delivery of health care in the Greater Hartford area and, indeed, in the entire state for generations to come," Rell said. "And it will also lead to the creation of thousands of jobs -- not over night, over time. But that's the one mantra we've been talking about for two years."
"This is a landmark partnership," she said.
Rell was joined by UConn officials, led by President Michael Hogan and the chairman of the university's trustees, Larry McHugh.
In addition to the federal money and state bonding, the project would rely on $25 million for planning and design from the existing UConn 21st Century fund.
The plan would create a new hospital tower of at least 230 beds on the health center's Farmington campus and create a network connecting the Hartford region's major hospitals.
The network would seek designation by the National Institutes of Health of UConn as comprehensive cancer center, which would expand opportunities for the university to seek research funding and conduct clinical trials.
The region's neonatal intensive care unit would remain at Farmington, but it would be operated by the Connecticut Children's Medical Center as part of a regional children's health system.
Hartford Hospital would host a regional simulation center that would allow training for up to 2,000 medical professionals annually. St. Francis would host a regional primary care institute.
House Majority Leader Denise W. Merrill, D-Mansfield, whose district includes the main UConn campus in Storrs, said she would seek legislative support to redirect existing bond funding to the project.
"It'll be a challenge," said Merrill, a guest at the press conference. "There are 187 people you have to convince."
Some will have to be convinced that their own pet projects should wait while the state designates the new UConn Health Network as the state's major economic-development goal in an era of tight money, she said. Rell already has asked legislators to scrap $390 million in projects approved but not yet funded to keep the state from exceeding its credit limit.
Like Rell and Dodd, Merrill also is a lame duck: She is running for secretary of the state instead of seeking re-election to the General Assembly.
Rell briefed legislative leaders on the project Monday afternoon, but she asked them to keep it confidential. They were shown but not allowed to keep a summary of the plan.
Senate President Pro Tem Donald E. Williams Jr., D-Brooklyn, and House Speaker Christopher G. Donovan, D-Meriden, issued statements expressing cautious support, saying job-creation was a priority.
"I appreciate Gov. Rell's efforts to address this issue and look forward to working with her as the legislature analyzes the details," Williams said. "This gives us another reason in Connecticut to support President Obama's health care plan because it includes $100 million that the governor is relying on to help fund her proposal."
"Clearly, as the project is predicated on receipt of $100 million from the federal government, it is imperative that President Obama's health-care reform package that includes Senator Dodd's provision for those funds gets passed by the Congress," Donovan said.
But Rell's willingness to rely on the $100 million does not equate to support for the health reform.
"The governor is hopeful that Sen. Dodd can secure the $100 million, even if it means including it in a separate bill," said Donna Tommelleo, a spokeswoman for Rell.
Dodd was unavailable for comment. A spokesman said that senator would continue to work for the funds.
McKinney and House Minority Leader Lawrence F. Cafero Jr., R-Norwalk, were more skeptical than Williams and Donovan.
"I have a very mixed and confused reaction," Cafero said.
He said was still analyzing the plan, but he was dubious about restructuring the state's bond package in the hopes of winning what he described as a $100 million long shot.
The provenance of the federal funds also made Cafero unenthusiastic: It was one of the many spending provisions inserted into health care reform legislation by senators that helped fuel a public outcry.
"At the time, it was considered a political gift to Sen. Dodd because he was in the fight of his political life," Cafero said.
Dodd has since given up plans for re-election.
"So I have to wish for something I don't want in order to wish for something I do want?" Cafero asked.
McKinney praised Rell for holding out for a less expensive version of a plan to rebuild the health center.
Passing the required changes to bonding authorization will take some salesmanship on Rell's part, he said.
"Is it going to take some strong leadership on her part? Yes it is," McKinney said. "Is she capable of doing that? I believe she is."
McHugh, the president of the university trustees, expressed no mixed feelings or doubts at the press conference. He ignored warnings from Rell and Merrill that the federal money may be difficult to obtain.
"I can guarantee you it is going to get done," he said, as though promising the governor her legacy would include a new hospital.
Rell was asked if she considered the project a legacy.
"It hasn't passed yet," she replied.
Would she like it to be?
"I'm not worried about legacy projects," Rell said. "I'm worried about enhancing the status of this hospital. It's a great resource for our state."


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During Labor Rights Week, OSHA reminds ALL workers of their right to a safe and healthful workplace. Join us Aug. 29 - Sept. 4 for an event in your area.
Protect outdoor workers from Zika virus
Workers who spend time outdoors may be at risk for contracting the mosquito-born Zika virus. To protect them, employers should take measures outlined in this interim guidance from OSHA and NIOSH.
Water. Rest. Shade.
As temperatures rise across the country, employers must ensure the safety of their workers. Establishing a prevention program and recognizing the signs of heat exhaustion and stroke are key. Water, rest, and shade go a long way.
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Under a new rule, employers will soon be required to electronically submit certain records of workplace injuries, some of which will be posted to the OSHA website. Learn about coming deadlines and procedures.
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All employers must notify OSHA when an employee is killed on the job or suffers a work-related hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye. Know the deadlines and required reporting procedures.
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A new rule requires employers to use engineering controls or other methods to limit workers' exposure to respirable crystalline silica. Learn what employers in construction and general industry/maritime need to do.
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Your Early Guide to the Big Business Cases of the High Court Term
On Monday — the first one in October — the Supreme Court's 2010-2011 term kicks off, ushering in a full nine months of oral arguments, cert grants, armchair psychologizing, waiting for opinions, reading opinions, reading commentary about opinions and, of course, pining for the day when we can watch the whole shebang on television.
In any event, the term brings with it a slate of cases that deal with hot-button issues. Among them: whether federal law preempts two Arizona immigration regulations (Chamber of Commerce v. Whiting); whether the First Amendment protects protesters at a funeral from liability for intentionally inflicting emotional distress on the family of the deceased (Snyder v. Phelps); and whether California's restrictions on the sales of violent video games violates the Constitution (Schwarzenegger v. Entertainment Merchants).
For purposes of this post, however, we decided to dig below the headline cases and alert you to the handful or so of what are likely to be the biggest business cases of the term. For help, we turned to Lauren Rosenblum Goldman, a partner in Mayer Brown's Supreme Court and Appellate practice in New York.
According to Goldman, 23 of the 51 cases that the court has decided to hear are business-related, which runs a bit ahead of the 40 percent figure the court has hovered around in recent years. But she notes that the court is not finished granting cases for this Term, so we shouldn't infer too much from the current figures.
At the top of the business docket, in Goldman's mind: cases concerning federal preemption of state tort law (Bruesewitz v. Wyeth; Williamson v. Mazda Motor); the degree to which U.S. courts have personal jurisdiction over a foreign company (J. McIntyre Machinery v. Nicastro; Goodyear Luxembourg Tires v. Brown); whether a corporation is entitled to invoke a right to privacy under the Freedom of Information Act (FCC v. AT&T); and whether a drug company can violate the securities laws by failing to disclose "adverse event" reports that don't reflect statistically significant evidence of a causal relationship between the drug and the side effect (Matrixx Initiatives v. Siracusano).
Now, personal jurisdiction cases might not be everyone's cup of tea. But Goldman says that the McIntyre Machinery and Goodyear Luxembourg Tires cases are worth watching. "It's the first time since the 1980s that the Court has dug into the circumstances under which foreign manufacturers can be sued in the U.S." Since then, she says, the "world has become much more interconnected, and it seems it might be time to revisit these issues." Moreover, Goldman says, the lower courts in both cases "reached out and asserted jurisdiction in ways that were fairly dramatic."
One of the preemption cases involves the so-called Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, a federal law that reduced the potential liability faced by vaccine makers due to vaccine injuries. The issue, in Goldman's mind: "whether the statute categorically preempts all claims or whether the preemption issue needs to be considered on a case-by-case basis." Two courts — the Third Circuit and the Georgia Supreme Court — have split on the issue.
The case centers on a Pennsylvania lawsuit in which parents alleged that their 6-month-old daughter developed residual seizure disorder after receiving a vaccine manufactured by Wyeth, which is now a unit of Pfizer. The suit came up in news reports recently when word broke that Chief Justice John Roberts had sold off his Pfizer stock, clearing the way for him to hear the case (Pfizer bought Wyeth last year).
Goldman mentioned one other case that we thought we'd flag: one involving defense contractors General Dynamics and Boeing. (While the case probably isn't going to establish an oft-cited precedent, the facts are certainly interesting — click here for a background LB post on the case from last year).
The case arises out of a 1988 contract to build an aircraft for the Navy. After the Navy said the contractors had breached the agreement and ordered them to refund $1.3 billion in payments that the government had already made, the pair sued, arguing that the government had withheld information vital to the aircraft's development and that the contractors therefore were not in default. The government sought to block the contractors from raising that by arguing that resolving the issue would require divulging state secrets. Boeing and General Dynamics say, in response, that the government's use of the state secrets privilege in that context violates their Due Process rights.
We asked Goldman whether the current ourt is as pro-business as it's sometimes reputed to be. Goldman's answer was unequivocal: No. "I don't think it makes sense to talk about a pro-business or anti-business court," she said. "Two-thirds of the business decisions from last term cut in favor of business interests, but the justices often do not divide along ideological lines in business cases. In close cases, their votes come down to their judicial philosophies and not to any pro-business or anti-business bias."Additionally, said Goldman, several of the highest-profile rulings last term were unanimous decisions against business interests, like Merck v. Reynolds and American Needle v. NFL.


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multiple glcontrols in one applicationPosted Saturday, 9 August, 2008 - 16:10 by GhostTyper in
i need to support a unlimited count of glcontrols. each glcontrol is in it's own window. (i need to open as many windows as the user wants.)
is this possible using opentk?
it seems that a second glcontrol takes some resources from the first. (the first doesn't work anymore.)
also, all GL.* functions are static global? if so, then opentk doesnt support more than one control?
It is possible, and has been discussion in the forums: http://www.opentk.com/node/376.
It would be nice if there was a book page "Multiple GLControls tutorial" available :)
If you feel like contributing to OpenTK, please create such a book page after you have gotten your program to work, and document what you learnt. Typos/layout/style will be fixed collaboratively, so don't worry about such issues.
This is how: Use the "Create content"-link to the left to and click the "Book Page" link. Save the page in the "Experimental" category (last item in the content list), and Fiddler will move it appropriately and create a link to it in the menus.
oh, thanks.
this was what i'm looking for.
but i dont think that a tutorial is required, cause you only need to call glControlInstance.MakeCurrent(); before any GL.* (or GlU.*) actions. that's it. quite simple!
ps: if a tutorial is really needed the writer of "Building a Windows.Forms+GLControl based application" should name the MakeCurrent() call in the right position. maybe when he's explaining GL.Clear, cause CL.Clear needs "MakeCurrent" already, if you want to adress another Control like the last you've put on your Window.
sorry for my poor english.
I've added the info to the GLControl tutorial. Could you please check that it is correct?


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To lift the winter chill with the warming touch of genius and beauty, the Pinacothèque à Paris is presenting two new independent exhibitions that should not to be missed under any circumstances. Il Genio is devoted to Leonardo da Vinci, aesthetic genius and visionary, whose drawings and inventions have made a permanent mark on history, and reveals some of the secrets of his Codex Atlanticus. More contemporary, more frivolous, the designer Karl Lagerfeld offers his sharp, personal and revealing photographic perspective on the world in the exhibition, A Visual Journey. To discover more about the creativity of these two fine minds, enjoy a getaway in the French capital under the sign of culture.
Category Archives: Exhibition in Paris
A major contemporary Art Gallery; La Maison Rouge
La Maison Rouge is a leading non-profit contemporary art foundation, offering shows devoted to individual artists and exhibitions of private collections. This dynamic and fascinating creative space also houses its own bookshop and restaurant, and is itself a stunning architectural design well worth seeing. It is easily reached within a fifteen minute walk from the Hotel Marais Bastille.
Essential exhibitions at the Centre Pompidou
The Centre Pompidou, a controversial building due to its iconoclastic architectural style, is the perfectly appropriate venue for a pair of eye-opening exhibitions devoted to controversial creators. Until January 5th you can enjoy a fresh look at the paintings of Marcel Duchamp, one of the most important figures in 20th century art. Additionally, there is an examination of the visionary work of the contemporary architect Frank Gehry on show until January 26th.
Upcoming fairs and exhibitions at the Carrousel du Louvre
The Carrousel du Louvre is renowned as a major Parisian shopping mall and the site of the stunning glass La Pyramide Inversée. However, this 10,200 square metre underground retail complex also houses a prestigious convention centre and exhibition hall. There's some wonderful events scheduled here for November, and at the Hotel Marais Bastille you will be just five Metro stops away from the action.
Paris: An international centre of Contemporary Art
Our city furthers her proud reputation as a major world centre for contemporary art with two outstanding events this autumn. The annual Grand Marché d'Art Contemporain de Bastille, a stunningly huge art market, will follow hot on the heels of FIAC, the renowned International Contemporary Art Fair. Contemporary art lovers should not miss these essential events.
Are you a Collector of Antique or Contemporary Art?
Are you a fan of antique or contemporary art? If so, you will most certainly appreciate the Biennale des Antiquaires event, featuring at the Grand Palais, from the 11th till the 29th of September. Here the public and collectors congregate, in an appreciation of all things artistic, through the presentation of exquisite works of art, jewellery and other interesting items.
Paris 1900 new exhibition – a look back at an exciting time
Paris 1900 new exhibition is your invitation to relive the heady days at the start of the 20th century when the Paris Exposition Universelle marked the start of a new age. Discover over 600 works from the Belle Epoque era at the City of Paris Museum of Fine Arts, Petit Palais until 17th August 2014.
Erik Samakh exhibition Paris , modern sculptures on show
Erik Samakh exhibition Paris this summer gives you the chance to see the work of a leading contemporary artist contrasted with the masterpieces of Auguste Rodin, all from a perfect base at the Hotel Marais Bastille.
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Dynamo exhibition : an amazing cultural event in Paris
Dynamo exhibition is an amazing cultural event held in the National Galleries of the Grand Palais des Champs-Elysées, you cannot miss out on when visiting Paris. Easily reachable from the Hotel Marais Bastilleby metro, the Dynamo exhibition is a must-see as well as the majestic Grand Palais and the beautiful Champs-Elysées.
Paris Photo Exhibition at the Polka Galerie
Paris photo exhibitions feature the world's best artists, with unique takes on local and international culture. When visiting Paris to see an exhibition, staying at the right hotel can make your trip more enjoyable. Throughout the year, the Polka Galerie features Paris photo exhibitions from artists like Jean-Marie Perier, making it a must-do attraction for visitors to the city. The Hotel Marais Bastille is within 10 minutes walking distance, and is perfectly situated for other Parisian attractions.


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Clean Energy: That Means Efficiency, Renewables, and Nukes, Senate Hears
The Senate today is trying to figure out how the U.S. can lead the global clean-energy transformation, part of the seemingly interminable debate over energy and climate legislation. There weren't too many new ideas.
Sen. Lamar Alexander of Tennessee wondered, for the umpteenth time, why nuclear power isn't considered clean energy. Other Republicans worried about the cost of climate legislation; star witnesses urged climate legislation as the best way to jumpstart clean tech in the U.S.
In a surprisingly subuded hearing, the most interesting stuff came during the testimony from David Sandalow, the Assistant Secretary of Energy for Policy and International Affairs—a guy who really knows a lot about energy.
What was especially interesting was the order of his wish list.
It starts with energy efficiency—like other witnesses, he cited the recent McKinsey report that says efficiency would save the U.S. economy $700 billion while shaving future electricity demand by 23%. Next comes renewable energy—the U.S. could, in theory, could meet all its electricity needs with just wind and solar power.
But he didn't give short shrift to the mainstays of the U.S. power supply. By 2035, he said, 100% of the U.S. coal fleet could employ carbon capture and storage (don't tell the Chinese) which would eliminate one-third of current greenhouse-gas emissions.
After clean coal, and to the undoubted delight of Sen. Alexander, he stressed that the Obama administration is committed to "restarting" the nuclear power industry.
"Today, nuclear power provides 20 percent of our electricity and 70 percent of our carbon-free electricity," he said. But don't wait for nuclear power to become part of the renewable-energy standards; Mr. Sandalow said that a cap-and-trade program by itself would make nuclear power more attractive.
He ended with natural gas, stressing two points: It has half the emissions of coal, and "is especially well-suited to balancing fluctuations in load in intermittent renewable energy production."
UPDATE: Jon Wellinghoff, chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, stuck to his guns. He said that the cocktail of energy efficiency, renewable energy, and natural gas could provide power for the U.S. without necessarily relying on new coal or nuclear power.


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October 28, 2009
DOE Offers a $24 Million Loan to a Manufacturer of Emissions Controls
DOE announced on October 27 that it has offered a conditional loan of $24 million to Tenneco Inc. to develop fuel efficient emission control components for advanced technology vehicles. Tenneco, headquartered in Lake Forest, Illinois, is the first component manufacturer to receive a conditional loan commitment under the DOE's Advanced Technology Vehicle Manufacturing (ATVM) program. Previously, the program loaned $5.9 billion to Ford Motor Company, $1.6 billion to Nissan North America, Inc., and $465 million to Tesla Motors. The ATVM program has also offered a conditional loan of $528.7 million to Fisker Automotive.
Tenneco will use the loan for emission control components for gasoline-fueled and diesel-fueled vehicle engines, including engines for hybrid electric vehicles. These advanced technology products will help car and light truck manufacturers meet increased federal fuel economy standards, while also meeting more stringent standards for vehicle tailpipe emissions. More than two million automobiles and light trucks built in model years 2010 to 2014 will be equipped with the company's emission control technologies, including catalytic converters, diesel particulate filters, diesel oxidation catalysts, and selective catalytic reduction units. The ATVM program is an open process to promote the development of fuel-efficient advanced technology vehicles. First appropriated in the fall of 2008, the program provides loans to companies making cars and components in U.S. factories that increase fuel economy at least 25% above 2005 fuel economy levels. See the DOE press release and the ATVM Web site.


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ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office of Pakistan yesterday dispelled rumours surrounding postponement of Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Pakistan, asserting that the tour was on schedule.
Political upheaval in the country had already forced the cancellation of the Sri Lankan president's visit to Pakistan earlier in August.
"The visit is very much on," the Foreign Ministry spokesperson Tasnim Aslam said.
Aslam said Jinping would visit Pakistan sometime in September, but refrained to give any further details or a definitive date.
Sources in the Foreign Office said that an advance team comprising protocol and security officials of the Chinese president reached Islamabad yesterday to finalise the details of his tour.
His visit is being seen as crucial for Pakistan with a number of key economic and defence deals expected to be signed.
Fate of the visit, however, hangs in balance due to the ongoing protests by the Pakistan Awami Tehreek and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf in the federal capital since August 14.
Xi Jinping is the General Secretary of the Communist Party of China, the President of the People's Republic of China, and the Chairman of the Central Military Commission.
As Xi Jinping holds the top offices of the party, state, and military, he is sometimes informally referred to as China's 'paramount leader'.


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Symbolism, Imagery, Allegory
Did you notice that all the clothing in the World State has zippers on it? Because in case you didn't, Huxley helps us out with his repeated "zip," "zip," "zip," often followed by "zip," and even occasionally, "ZIP!" This is as simple as it sounds: zippers = easy access. In this world of instant gratification, buttons would cause people to lose precious seconds of nakedness.
If that weren't enough, you can probably say something about the sterilization of passions, the technology-infused perversion of sex, and the repetitive, rhythmic, almost musical sound of the zippers. Or not.


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