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16 September 2013: The 16th BASIC Ministerial Meeting on Climate Change brought together representatives from Brazil, India, South Africa and China, who adopted a joint statement reaffirming that the process and outcome of the Durban Platform for Enhanced Action (ADP) should be guided by, and be in full accordance with, all principles and provisions of the UNFCCC.
The meeting, which took place in Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil, on 15-16 September 2013, was also attended by representatives from Argentina, Fiji, as the Chair of the G-77 & China, Paraguay, Peru and Venezuela, in line with the BASIC-plus approach.
In their joint statement, BASIC representatives stress the need "for a balanced approach between all pillars of the Durban Platform," including mitigation, adaptation, finance, technology development and transfer, and transparency of action and support. Moreover, they recall that "responsibility for climate change (...) rests on all countries, differentiated according to the extent to which they have contributed historically to the urgent problem which we now face, taking into account national circumstances, capabilities, population, development needs, in the context of equitable access to sustainable development."
With regards to enhanced ambition by industrialized countries (Annex I countries), ministers consider that this should not be contingent upon the adoption or recognition of any market-based approaches and call for expeditious ratification of the Kyoto Protocol's second commitment period.
On finance, BASIC Ministers call for addressing the pre-2020 finance gap and defining a clear way to reaching the goal of providing US$100 billion per annum by 2020, as previously agreed in decisions of the Conference of the Parties (COP) to the UNFCCC. The joint statement also highlights the need for provision of support by developed countries for the implementation of REDD+ activities, calling on parties to reach an agreement during the 19th session of the COP on results based payments, which shall not be used to offset mitigation commitments by Annex I countries. Ministers also reaffirm the need to respect UNFCCC principles when dealing with hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) and with market-based measures at the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). China offered to host the 17th BASIC Ministerial Meeting in the fourth quarter of 2013. [BASIC Joint Statement]


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|Oct 18, 2005
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|Jun 10, 2003
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|May 31, 2001
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|Aaron S. Kureck, Eric L. Schlevensky
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|Magnetek, Inc.
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|Patent Citations (20), Referenced by (19), Classifications (10), Legal Events (10)
|External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, Espacenet
This application is a Divisional application which claims benefit of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/871,553 filed May 31, 2001 and entitled "Multiple Hoist Synchronization Apparatus and Method," which issued on Jul. 29, 2003 as U.S. Pat. No. 6,598,859 B1 and is hereby incorporated by reference.
The present invention relates generally to the material handling industry and more particularly, this invention pertains to the overhead material handling industry using applications involving dual hoists.
Within the overhead material handling industry, applications involving dual hoists can be inefficient, costly to implement and wrought with safety concerns. Before the use of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), dual trolley loads were raised utilizing two separate motor and drive packages. Since the hoists operated independently, the loads often would rise at incongruent speeds, causing an un-even lift and potentially unsafe working conditions.
Until recently, the only remedy for this situation was to use a PLC in conjunction with the motor and drive packages. Two drives would be applied to two separate motors and encoders, giving hook position feedback to a PLC. The PLC would control the drives in order to synchronize the speeds of each hook. Though it accomplished the mission of synchronizing the hook speeds, it also increased the complexity and cost of the operating system.
Current products and techniques tend to be either open loop or require an extra sensor of some sort. Open loop products give a simultaneous run command and expect the two hoists to follow the same command well enough to perform a synchronized lift. Other devices require a load cell or some other tension/torque measurement device to detect loading of individual cables and adjust speed on drives based on load. One final method is to monitor position from each motor in an external device, such as a PLC, and then adjust the speed command to individual drives based on the position feedback from their respective motor and encoder.
Several United States Patents have been issued for alternative technologies. These include U.S. Pat. No. 4,266,175, issued to Braun et al. on May 5, 1981; U.S. Pat. No. 4,665,696, issued to Rosman on May 19, 1987; U.S. Pat. No. 5,210,473, issued to Backstrand on May 11, 1993; U.S. Pat. No. 5,324,007, issued to Freneix on Jun. 28, 1994; U.S. Pat. No. 5,625,262, issued to Lapota on Apr. 29, 1997; U.S. Pat. No. 5,874,813, issued to Bode et al. on Feb. 23, 1999; and U.S. Pat. No. 6,047,581, issued to Everlove, Jr. et al. on Apr. 11, 2000.
U.S. Pat. No. 4,266,175 issued to Braun, et al. on May 5, 1981 discloses a method for thyristor control of AC wound rotor motors. This patent involves controlling the switching devices which generate the variable frequency output voltage to a motor.
U.S. Pat. No. 4,665,696 issued to Rosman on May 19, 1987 discloses a hydraulically operated hoist for containerized freight or the like. As may be noted in the claims section, this patent refers specifically to a lift system that is hydraulically actuated. Additionally, per Column 10, lines 30–39 and FIG. 5, the ability to help level the load is produced through a level-sensitive transducer. This transducer, in turn, causes the hydraulic pressure to adjust the load to be leveled.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,210,473 issued to Backstrand on May 11, 1993 discloses a system with delay timer for motor load equalization. This patent is directed to a circuit utilizing a control circuit providing a motor speed signal. Two separate motor connected inverters monitor the signal and generate command ramps for the motor speed control. Each inverter includes a microprocessor means which repetitively runs through its program to scan a sequence of program instructions. One of the items read is the motor speed signal which is utilized to control the speed of the motor. The essential purpose of this device is to attempt to provide a more uniform reference to both motor drives. These motor drives are run asynchronously with each motor following the commands of their respective drives. By setting internal parameters related to acceleration, deceleration, or other pertinent speed control parameters, a similar path will be followed. This device attempts to allow each motor and drive to proceed through initial start-up conditions, such as receiving a run command, generating initial torque, and opening the brake, and then wait at some speed for a set dwell time to ensure both motors are ready to run at the commanded reference speed. At this point the motors begin to follow the independent command trajectories generated by their respective drives.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,324,007 issued to Freneix on Jun. 28, 1994 discloses a load-hoisting system having two synchronously rotating drums operating in parallel. This system has a single motor and controller driving two output shafts. This patent is for a system that is mechanically redundant in order to prevent a load from falling due to a single mechanical failure.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,579,931 issued to Zuehlke, et al. on Dec. 3, 1996 disclosing a system for a lift crane with synchronous rope operation. This method is used by a lift crane which uses two separate ropes attached to a single hook in such a manner that tension can be measured between the two ropes. If the tension changes such that it indicates one of the ropes is moving faster than the other, the speed can then be adjusted so that the two ropes lift at the same speed.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,625,262 issued to Lapota on Apr. 29, 1997 discloses a system for equalizing the load of a plurality of motors. This patent details a method of load sharing between two drives utilized in tandem to control a single hoist. This is accomplished by issuing a torque reference command from the first inverter to the second inverter as noted in column 3, lines 3–16. In column 3, lines 17–30 of this patent, it is claimed that a speed indication of the first motor is sent to the second motor to assist in controlling the speed of the second motor. The only connection between the two drives that is necessary and/or discussed is line 150 of FIG. 3 as referenced in column 7, lines 31–34. This is the torque reference generated by the first drive, labeled 96, and sent to the second drive, labeled 94. Column 4, lines 59–64, reference controller operating by a lever to provide input signals to the drives producing a speed command for the drives. This is one of two common methods of generating a speed command to a drive. This allows for an analog command signal with a range of speed commands from the minimum programmed speed up to the maximum programmed speed. The second method typically uses pushbuttons, but could be any type of discrete input, to generate discrete speed input commands corresponding to pre-programmed levels. This is common practice in the crane and hoist industry.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,874,813 issued to Bode et al. on Feb. 23, 1999 discloses a control method, especially for load balancing of a plurality of electromotor drives. As noted in the background of this patent it is known in the art to utilize a control process in which the difference between the armature currents of two successive drives produces a signal which is used to reduce the speed setpoint in the speed control circuit of the more strongly loaded drive to bring about a load balancing. As noted in Column 4 each of the electric motors have a separate speed control circuit which comprises a speed controller and a proportional feedback unit connected in parallel to the controller. As noted in Column 5, beginning at Line 4, the output of the speed controller is feed into an adder so that the setpoint value can be corrected and delivered to the current controller. The primary purpose of this controller is to provide the proper torque or tension throughout a system in which material is pulled through or across multiple points by multiple motors. In this type of application, controlling the tension is typically the most desired feature of a control system. This explains the primary concentration on controlling current, as torque is directly proportional to current. As stated in column 3, lines 26–30, the effect of the speed feedback controller is limited to allow the separate load-balancing controller to dominate performance in this system.
U.S. Pat. No. 6,047,581 issued to Everlove Jr., et al. on Apr. 11, 2000 discloses a drive system for vertical rack spline-forming machine. This patent discloses the use of two or more motors for driving a spline-forming machine. This invention utilizes a PLC to provide output to two circuit motor power control modules which advance the slide. As noted by the description in this patent a home position is utilized to synchronize the position of the two motors. In the machine tool industry, it is common practice to synchronize a mechanical component which requires dual (multiple) drives such as these rails on a slide by using some sort of electronic home position and an external controller then to keep the two (or more) servomotors running synchronously.
Current control methods typically utilize one of the following methods for synchronizing multiple hoists:
Mechanical coupling between the hoist drums combined with load sharing between the motor drives.
An external sensor to detect differences in speed, alignment or loading of hooks and use of the information to align the hooks.
An external controller used to receive a speed reference and an encoder feedback from each motor drive and use this information to provide the appropriate reference to each drive to maintain alignment of the hooks.
What is needed then is a simplified construction and system for a Multiple Hoist Synchronization Apparatus and Method.
The hoist synchronization software package allows one or more driven motors to be synchronized to a master encoder signal for driving hoist motors. With the present invention's apparatus and method, a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) is no longer necessary. In its place a master and slave inverter operation is used to control the hoists. The master encoder provides a pulse reference to the slave that results in the slave commanding its motor to rotate at the speed commanded by that pulse reference. The slave drive, implemented as a Variable Frequency Drive (VFD), monitors the pulse feedback from both the master encoder and the slave's own encoder. The slave will then compensate for any position errors by adjusting its motor's output speed, resulting in near perfect alignment between the system master motor and the slave motor. While both drives are running there is no accumulation of position error, so alignment will always be maintained.
Additionally, when utilizing the new hoist software, the slave VFD possesses the ability to automatically resynchronize the hoists. Automatic resynchronization can be used in multiple configurations. This feature is enabled or disabled on via parameter settings that can provide three optional settings of 0—no automatic resynchronization (hold error), 1—automatic synchronization enabled with position error zeroed by upper limit (synchronize), and 2—automatic synchronization enabled with position error zeroed by multi-function input (synchronize with clear error).
With a parameter setting of 0—no automatic resynchronization (hold error), the slave will hold the position error to zero when either drive operates independently. Thus the resynchronization function is disabled. Once the drives are stopped and a command is given to utilize both hoists together, they will maintain their cur-rent position relative to one another.
With the parameter set to 1—automatic synchronization enabled with position error zeroed by upper limit (synchronize), both hoists can be run to the upper limit and any accumulated position error is cleared out. From that point the hoists will maintain their respective positions to one another. If one hoist is run individually and then both hoists are synchronized again, they will be resynchronized to their initial relative positions to one another without having to go to the upper limits to even them out.
With a setting of 2—automatic synchronization enabled with position error zeroed by multi-function input (synchronize with clear error), the accumulated position error can be cleared at any point by using a multi-function input. This allows the hoists to be set to any position, either aligned or offset from each other, and the accumulated position error is cleared. The hoists will then run together at their respective positions while in the hoist synchronization mode. If one hoist is run individually and then both hoists are run again, they will resynchronize to their respective positions without having to again clear the position error with the multi-function input.
The slave VFD also possesses an electronic gearing feature that allows for synchronization of two or more hoist systems that have unequal hook speeds due to mechanical differences. Consequently the slave can operate at a ratio of the master as though the two were mechanically coupled through belts or gearing.
There are several benefits of utilizing the hoist software, these include: the software allows for independent operation of hoists with resynchronizing capability; the software provides automatic resynchronization between two or more hoists; the software accommodates systems having unequal hook speeds; the software compensates for variations in the encoder PPR between two or more hoists; the software enhances safety by improving control; the software reduces complexity and cost by eliminating the need for a PLC; and the software compensates for mechanical differences between two hoist systems.
The objects and advantages of the invention include: a method of performing synchronization of hoists using encoder feedback from the master motor as a command reference to slave drives; a method of performing functions internal to the drive, some relays are required but no external processor is required; providing the ability to synchronize at any relative position and not just in line with each other; the ability to automatically realign hooks to previous relative position at the beginning of the next run command; and the ability to synchronize non-identical systems. (e.g. different motor speeds, different mechanical gear ratios, or different encoder pulses per revolution).
The present synchronization method is an improvement over the current state of the art in the following ways.
No mechanical coupling is used between any parts of the individual hoists.
The position measurement is obtained from the motor encoders which are already present in the system so no additional sensors or measurements are needed.
All programming is performed in the motor drive, so no additional external controller is required.
The apparatus can easily be configured to synchronize either two or multiple hoists.
Any relative alignment between the hoists can be maintained throughout a lift whereas the typical state of the art typically allows only one relative position (usually in direct alignment) to be maintained.
Different relative alignments between the hoists can be maintained on different lifts in the event that the customer must lift objects of varying size and shape.
The system can automatically restore the last relative alignment between hoists if the individual hoists are run independently and then it is desired that they run synchronously.
The hoists do not need to return to a specific reference point to resynchronize the system.
In addition to these improvements over the prior art, the present hoist synchronization system has the following capabilities:
These advantages and methods will be explained in the detailed discussion to follow.
The arrangement shown in
Referring to both connection methods shown
Once the position error has been resolved, the hoists can be operated with synchronization. For synchronization, the master VFD 116 in
Automatic position resynchronization can be used in multiple configurations. This feature is enabled or disabled via the setting of a parameter on the slave drive 120 for three different possibilities: (1) no resynchronization, (2) automatic resynchronization with a home clearing position at the upper limit, and (3) automatic resynchronization with a multifunction input signal for clearing accumulated offset error. The following description uses the nomenclature associated with the VFD driven master drive 116 and the slave drive 120 of
For the first operation mode for no resynchronization, the input parameter is set to 0. The operation of the drives without resynchronization is shown in
The relative position of the hoists is noted by reference line 310 stretching between the hooks in position A where master hook 306 is located above slave hook 308. Upon power up in this mode, no initial position error will be stored by the slave drive 120. Thus, when the operator selects to run both hoists 302, 304 at the same time, the relative position of hooks 306, 308 to one another will be automatically maintained and reference line 310 will move to a new parallel vertical position. For this illustration, the hooks 306, 308 have been moved downward to position B. A new illustrative connecting line 311 is drawn to show the relationship between the hooks 306, 308. As may be seen in
For the second operation mode with the parameter set to 1, both hoists can be run with automatic resynchronization with a home clearing position at the upper limit for automatic accumulated position error clearing. For this setting, the slave drive 120 automatically resynchronizes the slave hoist 304 position to the to master hoist 302 position and the position error is automatically cleared if the hoists are run to the upper limit 402. When the hoists 302, 304 are selected to run independently, their position error accumulates and any position error caused by individual movement of either of the drives 116, 120 is stored in the slave VFD 120. The position error will be cleared by running the slave hoist motor 104 to cancel the error. In addition, the automatic accumulated position error clearing occurs when both hoists 302, 304 are run to the upper limit 402 and the run command is removed. This acts as a "home" position for the hoists 302, 304, at which, the hoists 302, 304 will begin operation with no accumulated error. After the automatic clearing, when both hoists 302, 304 are moved together from the upper limit point 402, the hoists 302, 304 will maintain their respective positions to one another. If one hoist 302, 304 is then run individually and then both hoists 302, 304 are run together again, they will be resynchronized to their initial relative positions to one another without having to go to the upper limits 402 to even them out.
The automatic error clearing occurs when the operator selects to run each hoist 302, 304 independently to its respective upper limit and then removes the run command. After clearing, if the operator then runs both hoists 302, 304 together, they will stay aligned since the position error was cleared at the upper limit.
The operation of the third option is shown in
In contrast to the previous embodiment, when the operator selects to run both hoists 302, 304 independently, the multifunction input clears any position error that may occur between the two hoists. Thus, there is a difference between running one hoist independently and multiple hoists independently. This movement is shown as the independent relocation of the hooks 306, 308 to position D. After this multiple independent movement and clearing of the error for the hoists 302, 304, when the operator then selects to run both hoists 302, 304 together, a new relative position between the two hooks 306, 308 is established as indicated by line 502 and this relative position will be the relationship that is automatically maintained. This allows the hoists 302, 304 to be set to any position, aligned or offset from each other, and the accumulated position error may then be cleared. The hoists 302, 304 will then run together at their respective positions while in the hoist synchronization mode.
A further option for the programming of the hoist controls is to program either the master 116 or the slave drives 120 to operate with an electronic gearing feature. The preferred implementation utilizing the IMPULSE (trademark) VG+Series 2 drives allows for synchronization of two hoist systems that have unequal hook speeds due to mechanical differences. This allows the slave motor 104 to operate at a ratio of the master motor 101, 102 as though the two were mechanically coupled through belts or gearing without requiring the external coupling that is prone to mechanical problems.
The software implementation of these described operations will be described in the following discussion.
The final input for the position error counter 654 comes from the resync select 694 which operates as a switch with 3 positions. The first position is represented as 0 which is clearing position of the error when not running 696. The second position is the accumulation position of error when not running when the position has cleared by the upper limit (UL2) input 698. The final switch position is the accumulate position error when not running position error clear by multi-function input 699.
This information is used by the position error counter 654 which provides information about the synchronization error count 656. This information is passed onto the calculation position error proportional gain 658 which also utilizes the position P gain 662. This information is applied through a + or −2 Hz limit to provide a position P gain 670 which is also added to the calculation speed after gear ratio provided by 606 at point 610. The position error count of 654 is also connected to calculate the position error integral gain 660 which utilizes information from the position I time 664 and provides information to an inquiry of 0 if I time=0 sec 666 which is applied through a + or −2.000 Hz limit 672 for the position I gain 674 which is added to the output of 610 through 612. Output from the position error count of 654 is also provided to the synchronization error compare 680 which utilizes a second input of the synchronization error detection level 682 for the maximum allowed error, a pulse count equal to one motor revolution was used in this example. The synchronization error compare 680 provides an output to the synchronization error select switch 686 which is operated off of the synchronization error select 684. This synchronization error select 686 is connected for three outputs which the first is zero or does nothing 688, the second is synchronization alarms 690 and the third one is synchronization fault 692 to stop operation. This allows for the decision of how to operate the drive when the error exceeds a maximum error level.
If the hoist sync is not enabled at 704 then the system does not operate as a master. Terminal 1 is on and not in UL2 or terminal 2 is turned on and not in LL2 and a no fault is registered 736. UL2 is a n upper limit alarm. This is an end of travel limit prevents the drive from trying to continue lifting the load once the hook has reached its maximum height. LL2 is a lower limit alarm that operates as a lower end of travel limit. The 3 sets of conditions 736 are checking to ensure that: in an upper limit condition only a down command is acceptable, in a lower limit condition only an up command is acceptable, and if no fault exists then either an up or down command is acceptable. Information is then sent to run the slaves through inquiry 738 which checks for a base block, no run command [terminal 1 and 2 off] and speed feedback below the zero speed level [fnb<C8-09] or speed feedback below the DC inject level [fnb<D1-01] 738. "Base block" refers to a block of the base terminal on the IGBT's, switching transistors used to control the output frequency, which causes an instantaneous change from current output to zero output. Terminal 1 and 2 are the run forward and reverse commands. Fnb is an internal drive variable for the speed feedback. The C8-09 provides a parameter for the zero speed level and D1-01 is the DC inject level. These parameters are check to ensure that the motion is stopped. If this is the case then the reset running command is sent to the slaves 740. If this is not the case then the system continues running the slaves 742. Also after the terminal 1 on 736 the system checks for if the IFB is okay 744 to ensure that sufficient current exists to release the brake. If the IFB is not okay and no current is detected within C8-02 time the reset run command to slaves and the alarm is annunciated at 746. If the IFB is okay then the brake release is sent 748 and an inquiry is made for a rollback detection brake open delay time 750. If a rollback is detected within the time then a reset of run command is sent to the slave and an alarm is annunciated 752. If the rollback is not detected then the timer is done and the brake should be open 754 and an inquiry is made to as to whether the slave is ready 756. If the slave is not ready then a zero servo is operated 758 and an additional inquiry is made for the slave ready inquiry 756. If the slave is ready at 756 then the master will follow the frequency reference provided to it at 760 and inquiry just to make sure that the brake is open 752. If the brake is not open then a reset run command is sent to the slave and an alarm is annunciated 764. If the brake did open at 762 then the master will continue to follow frequency reference provided at 766.
In summary, the benefits of utilizing the hoist software includes the following features and benefits:
This new software is designed for applications that require two or more hook pick-ups and in instances where both main and auxiliary hoists are used.
The present invention's compact crane control gives operators total command over crane and hoist movements. The crane and hoist software offers many features designed for ease of use and enhanced safety including easy programming that allows a technician to quickly input the crane's basic operating characteristics. The flux vector control, IMPULSE (trademark) VG+Series 2 used in the preferred embodiment relies on feedback from the motor via an encoder. This closed-loop system allows the control to know what the motor is doing at all times. If the motor changes its operation without input from the crane control, the control can adjust its output. This comparison occurs many times per second to ensure high-precision performance and safe movement of the load.
Thus, although there have been described particular embodiments of the present invention of a new and useful Multiple Hoist Synchronization Apparatus and Method, it is not intended that such references be construed as limitations upon the scope of this invention except as set forth in the following claims.
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In the recent normative political theories with an incontestable cosmopolitan potential, - Rawls, Habermas and their followers - the metaphysical objectivity of the alleged universal values has been replaced by the intersubjective validity attainable through "reasoning from the point of view of others", consensus and agreement. Nevertheless, with their accents on "anticipated agreement", "overlapping consensus" "reasons that all can accept", the discursive justifications of the universality of cosmopolitanism risk either to postulate a global consensus or to re-affirm the importance of the nation-state. On the other hand, some of the authors who accept a permanent place of conflict and disagreement in thinking the political (Ch. Mouffe, E. Laclau, J. Ranciere, C. Lefort, A. Badiou, etc.) also tie the practice of disagreement to the level of nation-state, claming that it is inoperative at the global level.
In this context, the challenge is to elaborate a post-foundational concept of cosmopolitanism, without relying on the assumptions of global consensus, but at the same time without giving up the dynamics of disagreement and contestation at the global level. Nevertheless, do disagreement and contestation have a cosmopolitan potential both as practice and as foundation? If cosmopolitanism as disagreement and contestation is a reaction against democratic deficit, inequalities and injustices produced by the existing institutional schemas that are mainly nation-state based, then are disagreement and critique the only cosmopolitan possibilities? Is cosmopolitanism identical with contestation, indeterminacy and negativity?
We cannot aim to ground cosmopolitanism on principles that are undeniable and located outside society and politics, but, then, should the cosmopolitan thinking emerge out of particular empirical, historical conjuncture, like globalization or a certain hegemony? Can we move towards cosmopolitanism through a plurality of acts of grounding (would this still be a cosmopolitanism?) or only through a hegemony? Are empire and hegemony the effects of the attempt to ground cosmopolitanism? Is there an autoimmune logic of cosmopolitanism to start as a philosophical and moral universalism and to fall into imperialism in every attempt to institutionalize it? Can and should cosmopolitanism be institutionalized according to an ultimate foundation or according to 'contingent foundations'?
Alternatively, is cosmopolitanism the very attempt to come to terms with the failure of ultimate grounds? If we cannot give up the universalizing impetus that disturbs and contests given particular meanings, filiations, identities, sovereignties, nevertheless, we have to avoid our universalizing impetus to become a supplement to empire or hegemony. In this case, is cosmopolitanism identical with a permanent vigilance or, on the contrary, cosmopolitanism is never present, having only the structure of the promise? Should cosmopolitanism be conceived always as a cosmopolitanism 'to come' (Derrida) - a cosmopolitanism of an impossible future that will never be present, but which intervenes in our present, like a promise, changing the actual state of affairs?
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Varsity football notebook: McDowell, McLane have big offensive outings
The postseason is usually a time when defenses step up, but several District 10 football teams put together big offensive performances this past week.
McDowell rushed for 446 yards in a 61-14 win over Perry, but was somehow outrushed by General McLane, which had 470 in its 46-42 win over Slippery Rock.
McDowell star James Conner scored in three ways -- on a run, a reception and a sack that resulted in a safety. The Pitt recruit finished with 129 rushing yards on just eight carries.
- Like Conner, Sharpsville all-around standout Tyler Luchey had a big game in the Blue Devils' 41-34 win over Lakeview.
Luchey had touchdown receptions of 2 and 43 yards. He also scored on a 55-yard return of a Lakeview fumble. His 2-yard touchdown catch in the fourth quarter proved to be the game winner.
- Cathedral Prep star quarterback Damion Terry, a Michigan State recruit, became the first player in District 10 history to pass for 40 touchdowns in a season during a 54-12 win over Warren. He now has 41 and also extended his D-10 records with 6,447 career yards and 78 career TDs.
In the same game, Warren quarterback Austin Jerman became Warren County's all-time passer. He finished with 4,348 career passing yards, which is sixth all-time. Jerman passed Eisenhower graduate Cody Crosby (4,221) for the Warren County record.
- Eight players have thrown for more than 4,000 yards in District 10 history. All eight have played in the past 16 years. Sharpsville's John Napotnik (4,597 yards) and Titusville's T.J. Wiley (4,016) were the first quarterbacks to do it as both graduated in 1997.
- Slippery Rock's Frank Conlon had a monster game in defeat against McLane. He rushed for 284 yards on 15 carries while scoring on runs of 83 and 71 yards.
- General McLane had two rushers with big games: Quarterback Quinn Thompson, a UConn recruit, was busy as he rushed 30 times for 145 yards and two TDs. Michael Suminski had 13 carries for a team-high 195 yards. Suminski had scoring runs of 2, 28, 49 and 60 yards. His 49-yard TD run provided the winning margin in the fourth quarter.
- Lakeview's Blake Reddick rushed 23 times for 243 yards in defeat against Sharpsville. Reddick scored on runs of 2, 41 and 68 yards.
- Hickory star DeShawn Coleman, a West Virginia recruit, continued to etch his name into program history. Coleman ran for 190 yards and three touchdowns on only 14 carries in a 35-13 win over Grove City.
Coleman has 1,532 yards this season and 3,925 for his career, which is a Hickory record. He needs only 75 yards Saturday against Wilmington to become the 18th rusher in D-10 history to reach 4,000 yards. Mercyhurst Prep's Cornelius Barclay became the 17th rusher to reach the milestone earlier this season.
- The WPIAL, a.k.a. District 7, championships are set for Friday at Heinz Field. Clairton and Sto-Rox start the quadrupleheader at 11 a.m. for the Class A championship. Clairton has the nation's longest winning streak at 59 games and can set the state record at 60 with a win. Clairton is in a tie with Central Bucks West (1997-2000) for the longest winning streak in state history.
The Class AAAA game follows at 2 p.m. between Woodland Hills and North Allegheny. The winner gets either McDowell or State College next week in the PIAA quarterfinals.
Washington and Aliquippa follow at 5 p.m. for the Class AA title before West Allegheny and West Mifflin play at 8 p.m.
The West Allegheny-West Mifflin winner will likely head north next week to take on either Cathedral Prep or General McLane.
Several District 10 opponents are still alive for state titles. Mentor has put together an unbelievable run in the Division I state playoffs in Ohio. The Cardinals knocked off traditional power Warren, Ohio, Harding 45-35 before staging a tremendous comeback to beat St. Edward 63-56 in the regional semifinals.
Mentor then upset St. Ignatius 57-56 in three overtimes to earn a spot in the state semifinals Saturday against Toledo Whitmer, the No. 3 overall team in the state.
- Another McDowell opponent, Lancaster Catholic, will run into powerhouse Bishop McDevitt Friday in the District 3 semifinals. The winner could eventually see Prep or McLane in a few weeks.
- Ursuline, an opponent of Prep and Strong Vincent this season, had its terrific run ended in the regional championship. Ursuline, the No. 7 seed in its eight-team region, pulled off two big upsets before falling to No. 1 Kirtland 38-37 in a Division V regional final this past week.
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Several weeks ago, AGN Media Director of Commentary Dave Henry wrote a column about how Amarillo Mayor Paul Harpole came to the assistance of a group of students who were traveling through Amarillo on their way to a ski trip in New Mexico (Henry: Amarillo mayor won't like this column, Feb. 2, amarillo.com).
Apparently, their car had broken down and needed repairs. Mayor Harpole not only arranged for the youth to get to New Mexico, but he also repaired the car and was in no hurry for payment.
What struck me as unusual about this story was not so much that Harpole helped others, but that he wanted no publicity or attention brought to himself for being a good neighbor.
I was reminded of this story when, just a few days ago, I stopped at a Toot'n Totum to get coffee. As I was getting ready to pay for my drink, the checker told me that the man ahead of me in line had already paid for it. When I looked up to see who my benefactor was, the customer, whom I had never seen before, was already getting in his car and driving away.
Acts such as these are sometimes referred to as "random acts of kindness," and every once in a while we read about them or hear about them when watching the news.
Certainly these acts are nothing new in society. The Bible relates many stories of good Samaritans, and long ago the ancient sage, Maimonides, described a hierarchical ladder of charity. At the bottom rung was giving begrudgingly and near the top was giving to someone you don't know and giving anonymously.
I often find myself wondering what is it that is rewarding about random acts of kindness and what motivates people to do them.
One benefit is the knowledge that you have done something "right" or something that brightens the world and makes it a better place in which to live. It is that same something that motivates teachers to give endless hours of time to help students, and it's what results when coaches give up time on weekends to teach kids good sportsmanship. It's what explains doctors calling to check on patients after hours or in their free time.
Psychiatrist Sigmund Freud examined motivations for human behavior. Freud was pessimistic in his outlook and theorized that all humans are motivated by an instinctual drive toward aggression. Given the countless number of lives lost in the battlefields of war, the high incidence of crime and violence that seems to permeate current society, and the fascination youth have for violent video games, it's difficult to deny that, to some extent, this is probably true.
And yet, at the same time, I cannot help but think that Freud overlooked the fact that all humans have been bestowed with the blessing of free choice. And we have endless opportunities to determine whether we want to spend our time and energy making the world a better place or whether we want to engage in hurtful acts that cause others injury or harm.
I think that random acts of kindness occur much more frequently than we realize, but we often overlook them or don't hear about them. Because those who give them seek neither publicity nor monetary reward, they are overshadowed by news that is more sensational or controversial.
I also believe that random acts of kindness characterize certain communities, Amarillo being one of them. I attribute this to many factors, including the importance so many place on religious teachings and the example set by Harpole and articles run in the newspaper or on local news channels that feature good Samaritans.
AGN Media columnist Jon Mark Beilue often writes of ordinary heroes who reap joy from helping someone else. Recently, Beilue devoted an entire column to Random Act of Kindness Day (Beilue: Kind acts greater than their cost, Feb. 9, amarillo.com).
If you missed his column, on this day approximately 20 students from Amarillo High School decided to do something special for Natalie Rhodes, who had recently lost her son to suicide. At the suggestion of Natalie, the students spent hours helping strangers and spreading good will.
And again, attention was focused on the goodness of people when the newspaper related accounts of Amarillo residents helping stranded motorists after the recent snow storm.
Random acts of kindness may not result in a promotion at work, make us wealthy or give us fame. Yet they carry their own reward in the sense of knowing that you are important, and that you have made a difference in the life of someone else.
There's a saying: "The blossom cannot tell what becomes of its odor and no man can tell what becomes of his influence." Just knowing you have helped someone else — what greater gift could one ask for?
Myrna Raffkind is retired from the behavioral sciences faculty at West Texas A&M University. She lives in Amarillo and volunteers with many nonprofit groups.


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* Maui Book Publishers authors Jill Engledow, Barbara Berg, Jim Jacobson, Andrew von Sonn, Lynn Rasmussen, Katherine Smith, Branch Isole and Bonnie Nelson will sign copies of their books from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday at Be Happy Gifts, Books & Music, 71 Baldwin Ave., A-3 in Paia.
* Actor Richard Chamberlain will give readings of author Martin Rabbett's children's book "Forever Buster," at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Barnes & Noble Booksellers in Lahaina and at 11 a.m., Nov. 29 at Borders Books Music Movies and Cafe in Kahului, where he will also discuss his memoir, "Shattered Love."
LAHAINA CANNERY MALL. Te Tiare Patitifa, 7 p.m. Thursday (tonight). Na Kamali'i O Lahaina, 1 p.m., Yu-Gi-Oh card session, 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday. Na Pua O Kapiolani Hula Studios, 1 p.m., Yo-Yo demonstration, 4 to 5 p.m., Line dancing and lessons, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday. Polynesian Performances Hula Show, 7 p.m. Tuesday. Center is at 1221 Honoapiilani Highway. Hours are 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. For more information, call 661-5304 or visit www.lahainacannerymall.com.
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Waterman Laird Hamilton will sign copies of his "Force of Nature — Mind, Body, Soul and, of Course, Surfing," 6 to 7 p.m. Friday, Borders Books Music Movies & Cafe in Kahului.
MAUI MALL. Aloha Maui Produce Market, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. The Chapman Stick, 6:30 p.m. Friday. Te Tiare Patitifa, 1 p.m. Saturday. Na Pua Melia, 1 p.m. Sunday. Center is at 70 E. Kaahumanu Ave. in Kahului. Hours are from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. For more information, call 871-1307 or visit www.mauimall.com.
MAUI MARKETPLACE. Big-wave surfer Laird Hamilton signs his book "Force of Nature - Mind, Body, Soul and, of Course, Surfing," 6 to 7 p.m. Friday, Borders Books Music Movies & Cafe. For more information, call Kris Arnett, 877-6160. Center is at 270 Dairy Road, Kahului.
OLD LAHAINA CENTER. Keiki Polynesian Show, 2:30 p.m. Wednesday. Aloha Friday Hula Show, 3:30 p.m. Friday. Hale Kahiko, replica of an ancient Hawaiian village, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Center is at 900 Front St. For details, e-mail halekahiko@ya
hoo.com or visit www.lahainacenter.com.
QUEEN KA'AHUMANU CENTER. Farmers Market 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Kama'aina Nights featuring local entertainment and dining specials, 7 to 9 p.m. Friday. Santa photo hours 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, and Monday through Wednesday; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday; closed Thanksgiving Day. Center is at 275 W. Kaahumanu Ave. in Kahului. Hours are 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. For more information, call 877-3369 or visit www.queenkaahumanucenter.com
THE SHOPS AT WAILEA. Wow! Wailea on Wednesdays with with gallery events, fashion shows and entertainment, featuring the Jamie Lawrence Hawaiian Band in the lower courtyard, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Center is at 3750 Wailea Alanui. For more information, call 891-6770 or visit www.shopsatwailea.com.
WHALERS VILLAGE, KAANAPALI. Hula lessons, 3 to 4 p.m. Thursday (tonight). Lei-making class, noon to 2 p.m. Friday and Tuesday. Jazz with Lonnie Williams and the Digables, 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday. Polynesian hula, 6:30 p.m., Tahitian dance, 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Wednesday. Dances of Polynesia 6:30 p.m., Drums of Tahiti, 7:30 p.m. Monday. Center is at 2435 Kaanapali Parkway. For more information, call 661-4567 or visit www.whalersvillage.com.
WHARF CINEMA CENTER. Live entertainment daily. On site Polynesian craftsmen and artists at work, 9 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. daily. Lui Williams, 5 to 7 p.m. Friday. Center is at 658 Front St. in Lahaina. For more information, call 661-8748.


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A list comprehension is a special kind of expression that generates list elements in
a complex but intuitive way (well, "intuitive" once you understand it). Enclosed in
brackets we have a main expression, then a vertical bar, and then a series of parts
which are either a generator or a guard. The generators are made of a pattern, then
a left arrow and then an expression. The guards are just boolean-valued
False) expressions.
The overall idea is that each generator generates values from a list; these values are then put together in all possible combinations to create a result for the overall list comprehension. The order of generating combinations is one of the tricky parts: the rightmost generators "cycle" through faster, whereas the leftmost ones go more slowly. You can remember this by thinking of an odomoeter on a car, where we eventually see all combinations of digits, but the righthand digit cycles the fastest:
How can we think about the process of generation? Imagine that we flow back and forth from left to right and back again across the parts of the generator according to these steps:
v2, etc.). We can imagine circling the first result from this
list for future reference (later we will cross it off and move to circle the second one,
and so on through the list).
v1 circled from the first list, we go back to the pattern
of the first generator: we will match this against the value
v1 and bind any variables
in the usual way. Of course, in many cases this pattern will be a simple variable, in
which case we just bind that variable to the value
v1. If the pattern fails to match,
however, then the generating step fails and we continue on to the next value.
True or
False) which may involve variables "from the outside" (the rest of the program), but also
(and usually) the variable we just bound from the generator. If this guard returns
False, then
the generation fails, and we will have to go back leftwards for another one. But if it
w2, etc.) and match them (one by one) against the
pattern in order to bind variables. If we succeed, we proceed to the right; if not, we fail
and go back to try another match from the next value. You can imagine again circling the
current successful match value, or crossing it out if it failed.
r1) to add to the final result list for the
whole comprehension. The result is generated by evaluating the main expression on the left,
given all the variables we have bound during the generation process, from the various
pattern matches we have made.
w1) and move to the next value (in this case
We again try to make a match, bind variables if successful, go to the right to generate a value, etc.
(Or, failing to make a match, we cross off that value and continue.)
When we have exhausted the rightmost list of values, we go back to the next generator to the left (skipping over any guards in the way) in order to cross off their current value and go to the next one. As we go from left to right again, we have to pass through the guards again, and we start completely fresh on any generators to the right. Specifically, we may have generated a new value for some variable from the left, and that variable might be crucial to some generating expression on the right. So we re-evaluate the expression to the right, and cycle through all its values, etc., as before.
Once again, the overall process is one of ebb-and-flow from left to right, with the rightmost
generator cycling the fastest, as on an odometer, and the leftmost generator cycling most
slowly. In the end, we generate a list of result values
etc., which are made by combining values from
etc. in all combinations (well, all those which are allowed by the guards and by the successful pattern matches).
One final (and subtle!) wrinkle: we actually don't generate these values immediately, but
rather "on demand": in other words, as the values of the result list
and so on are
demanded by some part of the Haskell evaluation process, we slowly eke them out according
to this process. But at any point along the way, we may have "paused" the process, holding
all our circled and crossed-out values, etc. in "stasis" in order to keep track of where we
were for the next time a result is "demanded". This is a pretty subtle issue, and certainly
not one that we will worry about on the exam.
By way of an example, here's the list comprehension we did in class: we are generating pairs of
(x,y), based on generators for the variables
x and
We also have a guard in between, which is preventing the generation of any
x values
which are not
In the picture, we have generated "candidate" values for
x, namely 1, 2, 3 and 4,
where 4 is the "current" value. Some of tese (namely 1 and 3) have failed the guard and were turned
back. But the 4 value has passed through the guard and we have made it to the
part of the generation process. Here we have generated 4 successfully and so have added the pair
y = 4
binding and move on to
y = 5. Once we are done with this, we will circle
back through the guard and try
x = 5; this will fail to pass the guard and,
sicne we willthen be done with all
x values, we will be done with generating the list of pairs
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Bridge closing will cost drivers
In 1999, the Novelty Bridge is due to be replaced by a new bridge as the old one has reached the end of its structural lifespan (70-plus years). This bridge, which crosses the Snoqualmie River Valley on 124th Avenue NE, currently serves, on average, 7,000 cars per day. The project cost is $10 million, most of which is federal dollars.
The existing bridge will be closed between January and December of 1999 for the construction of the new bridge. This will require drivers to take a six-mile detour per trip (12 miles round trip) through the city of Duvall for an entire year.
The argument for closing the existing bridge during construction is basically one of extra cost and environmental impact. The option to build a temporary bridge or build the new one next to the old has not been proposed as an option.
The environmental impact of building a temporary bridge or relocating the new one to the north or south of the existing one would require additional land acquisition, temporary roads, and modification of approximately 100 feet of the river bank. The fact is, environmental arguments about loss of river bank and farmland don't hold up when compared with the 2,100 additional gallons of gasoline burned in the valley every day the bridge remains closed.
The main concern to most residents should be the cost of taking the detour. At 20˘ per mile, each detour trip costs $1.20; a total of $438 dollars per car for the year in which the bridge remains closed; a grand total of $3,066,000 during the year for all those affected.
We have real life examples of what happens with traffic congestion when the bridge is closed. Three or four times per year, the Novelty Bridge is closed due to flooding, often for two or three days. The traffic backs up as far as Big Rock Road in the morning and Novelty Hill all the way along W. Snoqualmie Valley Road and across the valley during the evening commute. What this really means is that a six-mile detour can take as long as 25 to 35 minutes.
Even after it is completed, the Novelty Hill bridge will still get closed during flood conditions. Zero dollars of the $10 million allocated for the project will be used to raise the road at either side of the valley where it repeatedly gets covered by flood waters.
I believe this project needs reconsideration for additional funds such that the bridge can remain open while a new bridge is built, and any project should solve existing problems during flood conditions. I would rather pay a toll to go across this bridge or have my property assessed than pay for running two cars around a detour for a year.
It is not too late to delay the project until additional funds can be found to prevent the bridge from closing during the construction of a new bridge. The county contact person for this project is Matt Maling, (206) 205-5202, or Gwen Lewis, (206) 296-8758.
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MUMBAI: Bombay diocese has taken a new step to familiarize the traditions of the Holy Church to the Sunday school children. A series of workshops are planned on Faith and Order in this connection. The diocesan Metropolitan Geevarghese Mar Coorilos, on 8 August, 2009, inaugurated the series with the topic on "Holy Confession and Holy Qurbana" at St Mary's Cathedral, Dadar.
Metropolitan Mar Coorilos, Fr. Jacob Thomas Karakkal (Sunday School diocesan Vice president), Fr. Jacob Koshy, Fr. Scariah Varghese, Fr. Jiji K, Fr. Joshua Abraham and Sunny Pariyaram, Sunday school diocesan secretary were the leaders of the workshop.
The workshop started with prayers and then an action song by Ritty Basil which the children enjoyed well. Sunny Pariyaram, introduced the theme to the children. He briefed the importance of Holy confession and Holy Qurbana.
Fr. Jacob Thomas, in another session briefed on Jesus' life, important events of Malankara Church
On the topic "Holy confession" Metropolitan demonstrated on the preparation of confession, need for a true confession, preparations to participate in Holy Qurbana and preparations to receive Holy Qurbana.
Thereafter Fr. Scariah Varghese continued on the topic "Holy Confession and Hoy Qurbana" He emphasized Christ as a precious gift from the Heavenly Father.
The session ended with a song by Basil Kuriakose. Concluding prayer was said by the Metropolitan.
"We look forward for the next workshop in this series. From this workshop we learned so much on our faith." responded the kids after the workshop.


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Created in this Craftsy class
A top-down raglan bolero is the perfect first sweater. Myra shows how to fit as you go and add crazy lace, the easiest lace knitting ever!
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What materials did you use? Luxurious soft Royal Tweed from LanaGrossa this time, home-spun food-coloured for the next crazy lace cardigan.
Your bolero looks wonderful and I liked your comment about being able to take a chance in creating a personal touch if you wanted to! Personally I think that that is a great compliment to the teacher. isn't that what we all want to accomplish in the end; becoming a proficient knitter so that we can create what is in our minds with confidence? Wonderful job!
Your bolero looks BEAUTIFUL on you and after seeing this picture I promptly signed up for the class, no kidding....you could be their poster girl for this class!
You did such a great job on your bolero that I signed up to follow you. I can't wait to see you post your next project, keep up the good work!
thank you for your nice comments! don't hold your breath waiting for next projects; I love felting, spinning, experimenting with fibres, working in the garden, I have my volunteering-jobs and 40 hour work... and then I like knitting too... And I wish you all the fun and heartwarming joy with this project; you will love it!
I really love your work ! Great choice of yarn too. I wish I would get the courage to finely start a project myself. :-)
Thank you for your comment! I was like you: overwhelmed by what I considered a huge task, a big project with many possibilities to go wrong and totally ruin it... I needed a different mind-set, just as with quitting smoking. Smile and start thinking of the GOOD feelings that you will soon have. Break up the project in your mind, and realize that you will learn many interesting new tips and tricks. Each one will help you succeed, and each one will help build confidence. Trust yourself. What is more: you will have a life-lesson after finishing this as well. You learn how to trust yourself. One big gift is knitting-knowledge, the second gift is your first bolero, the greatest gift is the fact that you can be so proud of yourself, just by continuing step after step! Trust yourself. Soon, somebody else will write her wishes after seeing YOUR first bolero! And then, like me, you can write about the lesson that you learned yourself.
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Reminder (+ panelist details): NYC IxDA Event, Thur., March 22, "Where is the DESIGN in our Design Process?" Panel
This is a friendly reminder to RSVP for the NYC IxDA event on
Thursday, March 22. Information on our panelists appears below, as
We encourage attendees to send in questions on this topic, so we can
get a feel for what you expect to get out of the evening. Include them
with your RSVP, or if you've already RSVP'd, send your questions
separately to nyc at ixda.org.
If you are interested in getting involved with the NYC IxDA, please
e-mail us at nyc at ixda.org, or visit our web site at
Thanks, and see you Thursday!
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Where is the DESIGN in our Design Process?
An IxDA Community Discussion
Thursday, March 22, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Midtown Manhattan
Full details provided on RSVP (e-mail nyc-rsvp at ixda.org)
Join us for a stimulating evening of presentation and dialog. A panel
of NYC interaction design leads will talk about where design is making
a difference in their project work. We'll open the floor for your
comments and questions.
Our panelists will include:
MJ Broadbent, User Experience Consultant, MJ Broadbent Design
Marc Johnson, Director of Interactive Technologies,Total Training Inc.
Fanny Krivoy, Executive Creative Director, Renegade Marketing
Thomas Mueller, VP Creative Director, Interactive Design & User
Experience, Martha Stewart
Nasir Barday, User Experience Architect, FactSet Research Systems
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More About MJ Broadbent:
As owner and principal of MJ Broadbent Design, a lower Manhattan
design studio, MJ has been creating elegant solutions to complex
information design problems for over 20 years. With a background in
print corporate communications, MJ began working in interactive
experience design in 1996. In 2000, she was the first Director of
Information Architecture at Icon Nicholson, where she established IA
as an integral role within the project development process. MJ has
been the lead information architect on interactive projects for
clients including Empire BlueCross BlueShield, H&R Block, McGraw-Hill,
Sony Electronics, Pfizer, and the United Nations.
Most recently, MJ was the user experience lead on a comprehensive
redesign for Bookspan's 40 book clubs. Her work on the project
transformed Bookspan's "waterfall" web development process into a
collaborative, multi-disciplinary, iterative development cycle.
Bookspan--a partnership between Bertelsmann and Time Warner--is the
parent company of Doubleday Entertainment (the leading marketer of
book clubs and merchandise via direct mail and e-commerce in the U.S.)
and Yes Solutions (a preeminent provider of creative, media and
logistics services).
MJ co-authored and taught the online course "Information Design" at
Sessions.edu, and has lectured on information architecture at
Columbia's University's School of Continuing Education, NYU's Tisch
School of the Arts, and at the School of Visual Arts. She is an
organized team player who brings a strong balance of logic and
aesthetics to the design of information display, whether in print or
other media. MJ holds a B.S. in Graphic Design from the University of
Cincinnati's College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning. Her
design work has appeared in numerous industry publications.
More About Marc Johnson:
Marc heads the Interactive Technologies department for Total Training
Inc. (www.totaltraining.com), a pioneer in video-based training for
creative design, digital video, and office productivity software
applications. He joined Total Training to lead their transition from
videotape to digital (CD-ROM and DVD-ROM), and now, the Web. Marc is a
creative technology veteran with over 20 years of experience
developing interactive digital technology products on a wide range of
platforms for Fortune 500 and leading new media companies. He enjoys
working at the intersection of design, technology and strategy and has
led multi-disciplinary teams at Deutsch Advertising, Icon Nicholson
and Citibank. Marc is a strong believer in the importance of solid,
user-focused design and strategy underlying any technology product
development effort. His passion for excellent user experience and
creative applications of technology has produced award-winning disc,
kiosk and Web products for clients such as Empire BlueCross
BlueShield, H&R Block, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Pfizer,
Snapple, Parsons Brinckerhoff, Massachusetts Convention Center
Authority, FutureBoston, Equity Office Properties, AT&T, NYNEX, the
New York Public Library, Mercedes Benz, Tom Snyder Productions,
PrenticeHall / Pearson Education, D.C. Heath/Houghton Mifflin,
Telerate/Dow Jones, American Airlines, and the Harvard-Smithsonian
Center for Astrophysics.
In addition to his industry experience, Marc has been a member of the
Adjunct faculty at Harvard and Columbia Universities, where he taught
courses on interactive design and development, and he has provided
custom on-site training to corporate audiences. In the early days of
his career, Marc was also a Musical Director, Arranger and
Orchestrator for Off- and Off-Off-Broadway theater productions in New
York and regional theaters. He did his undergraduate work at Harvard
where he majored in Cognitive Psychology and Applied Math, and did his
graduate studies in Psychology at NYU.
More About Fanny Krivoy:
Fanny has been Executive Creative Director of Renegade for nearly four
years, leading a talented multidisciplinary team on diverse
experiential design projects for a wide variety of clients - from
Panasonic to Technics to Ravenswood to DoubleClick.
Before joining Renegade, she led the design group at Organic, and was
CD for such clients as Reebok, Armani Exchange, the Tribeca Film
Festival, the MONY Group, Bloomingdales and others. In Caracas,
Venezuela, where she was born and raised, Fanny had her own studio and
taught design for five years at the prestigious Prodiseño Design
School, where she also headed the design department. Fanny studied at
the Neuman School of Design in Caracas before specializing in
Typographic Design at the London College of Printing, where she
graduated with honors. Her work has won several awards and has been
published in Venezuela, the UK and the United States.
More About Thomas Mueller:
Thomas is responsible for the user experience and design of Martha
Stewart digital content and products, including the Martha Stewart
website and planned development of an offering of digital products,
and the user experience across a range of digital services (e.g.
Prior to joining Martha Stewart, Thomas helped establish ArnoldOne New
York, where he developed and integrated marketing campaigns and
customer experiences for such brands as Hershey's, Royal Caribbean,
Fidelity Investments, ESPN Mobile, Amtrak, Spike TV, McDonald's, GSK
and Pfizer. In a previous role as Executive Creative Director for
Razorfish, Thomas developed award-winning campaigns for such brands as
AOL, Armani Exchange, Cartier, Casio G-Shock, CBS, Charles Schwab,
Disney, Ebay, Ford Motor Company, Giorgio Armani, HBO, New
Corporations, New York Public Library, Sharp Electronics, Sony, Time
Warner, and the Whitney Museum. He has also worked with a number of
innovative design studios in Los Angeles, for clients such as the
Getty Center, Los Angeles Contemporary Exhibitions, the American Film
Institute, and the Art Center College of Design, as well as
influential design studios and ad agencies in Germany prior to joining
Thomas received an M.F.A. in communications and media design from Art
Center College of Design in Pasadena on a Fullbright Scholarship and a
B.A in advertising and marketing communications from the University of
Munich. He graduated from Harvard Business School Executive Educations
Program 'Business Perspectives for Leaders.'
Thomas frequently lectures on design and interactive media at design
and marketing conferences and Internet industry events. He has
received many awards, including the New Media Invision Gold Award.
His work has been included in the Permanent Digital Collection of the
San Francisco MoMA.


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