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The Canon 7D has been built from the ground up with feedback from professional Canon users. With 18mp, HD video, 100% viewfinder, 8fps, 100-12,800 ISO, has this reinvention created what could be Canon's best ever camera? Our Canon EOS 7D review finds out...
Canon EOS 7D Review
Canon EOS 7D Review
The Canon 7D carves new ground in the Canon line-up. It sits not as a replacement for either the 50D or 5D, but as an in-between model, filling what had become a vast price jump from the advanced amateur model to the semi-professional. For some it may appear to be a direct competitor to Nikon's D300s but others will see it as a natural progression for existing 50D, or even 40D users, along with those looking to buy straight into a serious shooting system.
This camera is quite unique in that the improvements from previous models are a result of direct feedback from users, and the whole design has been reinvented from the ground up. However, the result doesn't look drastically different, though there are features and functions that have been moved or rethought. So what are these changes, and have they produced a camera not only worthy of the EOS badge, but better than any other?
Canon EOS 7D review – Features
The 7D features a brand new 18MP CMOS sensor. This is a fractionally higher resolution than previous APS-C models but not excessively so. This is in line with Canon's view that overpopulating a sensor can actually hinder low-light performance – this sensor has increased its sensitivity through a gapless microlens construction, to gather light more efficiently. It outputs at 5184 x 3456 pixels, in a choice or combination of .CR2 Raw files and JPEGs. Both Raw and JPEG files can also be output in smaller pixel counts with medium and small outputs down to just 2592 x 1728 pixels (about 4.5MP). Data is converted as a 14-bit process, rather than the standard 12-bit, for extra tone. The sensor includes Canon's integrated cleaning system, which shakes dirt from the sensor and can be activated automatically on power up or down, or manually from the camera's menu. It is also coated to repel dust formation. Canon's anti-shake technology has always been incorporated into the lens rather than the camera body and that remains the case here: both kit lens options feature image stabilisation.
For processing power, the Canon 7D utilises dual DIGIC IV processors, outputting in eight channels for added speed, allowing the camera to shoot up to eight frames per second. The processing power is also better able to deal with noise levels, with levels at ISO 6400 similar to those at ISO 1600 from the previous DIGIC III processor. It also allows for an expanded Hi-1 setting of ISO 12,800. Like the 5D mk II, the 7D offers an Auto ISO mode, which selects a value between ISO 100 and 3200.
The metering system is a 63-zone dual layer arrangement that analyses focus, colour and luminance information (known as iFCL). It offers four configurations: Full Evaluative, Centre-weighted, Partial, and Spot. Exposure compensation is available up to +/-5EV, and up to 8EV using the exposure bracketing, though only a maximum of +/-3EV can be shown on the top screen. The autofocus uses 19 cross type points, 10 more than the 50D, which can be selected from automatically or manually with a choice of zonal, expanded or individual selection. Different set-ups can also be chosen for vertical and horizontal shooting. There is further ability for AF micro adjustment to optimise the autofocus for up to 20 individual lenses or global adjustment.
White balance is offered with seven presets, an auto mode and colour temperature setting. There's also white balance compensation of +/-9 in each direction, plus a custom setting and bracketing. The shooting modes include the standard arrangement of P, Tv, Av, and M, plus Auto, Bulb mode, three custom modes, and the Creative Auto mode that provides aperture and shutter control in the form of sliders for simple control.
The viewfinder offers an impressive full 100% field of view and a 1x magnification for a larger view. The shooting info appears underneath the image, but the focus and grid points are projected onto the viewfinder and can therefore be turned on and off to allow it to be clear of unused AF points. The 7D is also the first EOS model to feature a dual axis electronic level, which is viewable through the viewfinder to avoid unwanted pitch and roll. The rear LCD screen is a 3in Clear View II TFT, with 920k-dot resolution, anti-reflection coating and an ambient light sensor.
Canon has improved on the class-leading video by offering full manual exposure when shooting, and full 1080p HD at 30, 25, or 24fps. Video can also be captured at up to 60fps at lower resolutions. Thanks to the H.264 QuickTime compression, video clips can be up to 12 minutes in length, or 29.59mins in standard definition (up to 4GB in size). Sound is also catered for, with both an external 3.5mm jack input and an internal mono microphone.
The 7D sides with consumer level models with the inclusion of a built-in flash with a guide number of 12, and coverage of 15mm. More significantly though, it's the first EOS to offer in-camera wireless multi-flash control for Speedlite models – ideal for Strobist fans. Buy this camera now !
Canon EOS 7D Review sample image – click for full size image
The 18MP sensor allows for an impressive level of detail. Thanks to some clever processing from the Dual DIGIC IV processors, the image noise has been kept well under control here too. Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8, 24mm, f/8, 1/25sec, ISO 3200, AWB
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Canon EOS 7D review – Design
On first inspection of the Canon EOS 7D you may not notice much physical change from previous models to justify this 'reinvention' tag – but once you start to use it you realise that there are significant changes in both handling and functionality. The body is made from a rugged magnesium alloy structure and weather sealing on a par with the professional EOS 1n film SLR, making it feel very sturdy. Buttons are plentiful but useful and well spaced to avoid accidental presses, with the large rotating dial featuring a lock function. The most significant changes to the rear are the positioning of the power switch and the addition of a dedicated live view/movie button. The power switch has moved up to the top left, which seems sensible if not slightly alien to existing Canon users.
The new live view button sits just neatly to the left of the thumb's natural position, with a start/stop button and a switch between the two modes. Other additions include a Quick button for access to the main feature set and a Raw/JPEG button, which adds dual format to the next shot, no matter which you are currently shooting in. The rest is reminiscent of the 5D Mk II and therefore already a proven success. The menu is divided into colour-coded icon-based sections, which can be scrolled through using the mini joystick control or the finger dial and large rear dial. A large number of buttons can be customised from the Custom Controls menu, from the lenses AF/Manual selection to the shutter button half press. In fact, the camera seems designed to be fine-tuned and customised to your own style of shooting. At first this can seem a little like overkill, but for extended use and those used to working in set ways, does make a great deal of sense.
The one criticism is that, with so many menus and option screens, finding the function you're looking for can be tricky, and until you get to know how it works you may find yourself experimenting with button combinations and having to scour sub-menus. Buy this camera now !
Canon EOS 7D Review sample image – click for full size image.
The AF servo system allows rapid subject tracking, which made capturing these jumping skiers and snowboarders a much simpler task. Also, thanks to the eight frames per second burst rate, I could fire the shutter as they took off and pick out the best shot after. Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8, 200mm, f/2.8, 1/320sec, ISO 500, AWB
Canon EOS 7D review pages:
- Canon EOS 7D review – Introduction
- Canon EOS 7D review – Design
- Canon EOS 7D review – Performance review
- Canon EOS 7D review – Image quality and value for money review
- Canon EOS 7D review – Specifications
- Canon EOS 7D review – Verdict
Canon EOS 7D links from What Digital Camera.com
Canon EOS 7D review – Performance
Though it may not have the vast 51-point AF system of the Nikon D300s, the 7D's 19-point AF array is pretty impressive and covers the main areas well. Though all sensors are the cross type, only the central point features an f/2.8 sensor, as the rest are f/5.6 based. This means that the centre point still has increased sensitivity when used with lenses with f/2.8 apertures or brighter. Focusing was difficult to fault though, and the additional sensors really helped for tracking subjects – something that can be further customised for your needs.
The metering system demonstrated flawless performance, managing to retain highlight and shadow detail in almost all instances, only occasionally helped from a more specific metering mode or 1/3 EV compensation and still producing punchy images in low light too.
The high-speed burst mode on the 7D is a standout feature, offering a blistering eight frames per second. Using a Lexar 300x UDMA CompactFlash card this fired out 18 Raw files effortlessly, around seven Raw+JPEG files, and rather than the stated 126 JPEG files, managed an earth-shattering 358 shots before slowing. Individual write times are 1sec for a JPEG, 1.5sec for a Raw, and 2secs for a Raw+JPEG but have little effect when there's no hold up in the buffer for at least seven shots.
Battery life is listed at around 800 shots – pretty impressive, if 50 shots less than the 5D Mk II. Though expect less when using live view or shooting movies. It also features intelligent monitoring, providing percentage capacity, shutter count and recharge performance in the menu. Finally, the rear LCD is a joy to use; it's large, bright and almost reflection-free, making it ideal for outdoor use, and with the high resolution, makes checking focus really easy. Buy this camera now !
Canon EOS 7D Review sample image – click for full size image.
Using the centre AF point allows increased accuracy with a lens of f/2.8 or brighter, and means you can quickly pull subjects out of busy backgrounds. Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8, 200mm, f/2.8, 1/200sec, ISO 500
Canon EOS 7D review pages:
- Canon EOS 7D review – Introduction
- Canon EOS 7D review – Design
- Canon EOS 7D review – Performance review
- Canon EOS 7D review – Image quality and value for money review
- Canon EOS 7D review – Specifications
- Canon EOS 7D review – Verdict
Canon EOS 7D links from What Digital Camera.com
Image Quality & Value For Money
Canon EOS 7D review – Image Quality
Canon 7D review – Tone and Exposure
The metering system ensures an extensive tonal range but manages to keep both highlight and shadow details with little problem. For trickier scenes the 7D features a Highlight Tone Priority function to avoid losing highlights by altering the metering before taking the shot, and an Auto Lighting optimiser that can be set to Low, Standard, or Strong and uses processing after the shot to adjust the brightness and contrast
Canon 7D review – White Balance and Colour
The auto white balance is as reliable as you could ask for, whether shooting indoors, outdoors, in daylight or low light. It was consistently accurate no matter what light source was thrown at it. If anything, tones did verge onto the cool side but this was often against skin tones, which were perfectly balanced. Colours didn't feel as muted as with some EOS models, especially when the Auto Lighting optimiser was used or Raw images were opened into Adobe Lightroom.
Canon 7D review – RAW/JPEG
JPEG images show definite signs of noise processing, which manages to make even ultra-high ISO values appear usable by removing the nasty colour noise with very little loss in image detail. The unprocessed Raw files show some fairly heavy colour noise above ISO 3200 but in turn retain a little more detail, so by using the Raw file, and adding your own noise reduction, it is possible to get the best of both worlds.
Canon 7D review – Image Noise and ISO
When examining the Raw files, noise is visible in images above ISO 800. However, this is minor and only shows sign of the more abrasive colour noise above ISO 1600. If you allow the camera to perform noise reduction, however, noise is very minimal in appearance even at ISO 6400, and even the High-1 ISO 12,800 is not beyond use. With this level of quality on output almost no scene is beyond the camera, though for optimum results you should try to stay below ISO 800.
Canon 7D review – Sharpness and Detail
For most of the testing I used pro L series lenses to ensure the maximum quality from the 7D and I wasn't disappointed. Images were extremely well detailed throughout, and blisteringly sharp even on some of the moving subjects.
Canon EOS 7D Review sample image – click for full size image.
Even under difficult lighting the Auto White Balance produced great skin tones. Canon EF 24-70mm, f/2.8, 1/320sec, ISO 100
Canon EOS 7D review – Value for Money
With the recent spate of camera price increases, value has to be readdressed. The price gap between older models and their new counterparts remains vast, making it more difficult to recommend any new model. The Nikon D300s can now be found for as little as £1,250, while the 7D's lowest current offering is around £1,500. Canon's well-established 5D Mk II is still fetching more than £1,800, and in many respects the 7D is just as good – though the 5D mk II's full frame sensor demands a premium price tag. With a little time to bed in, the 7D is likely follow the Nikon D300s price closely, and at that point the marks for value may even rise. For now, though, it would be fair to say that it's a premium product worth paying for.
Canon EOS 7D review pages:
- Canon EOS 7D review – Introduction
- Canon EOS 7D review – Design
- Canon EOS 7D review – Performance review
- Canon EOS 7D review – Image quality and value for money review
- Canon EOS 7D review – Specifications
- Canon EOS 7D review – Verdict
Canon EOS 7D links from What Digital Camera.com
Changing a system that works so well can be a dangerous business, but Canon appears to have pulled it off with the 7D. The changes are subtle but generally help usability once you find the new positions. In the hand the 7D feels like a very solid and well-built camera, enough to be used as a regular workhorse for the semi-pro, or second camera for a pro. The quality of the results, the high ISO and video performance make this a serious consideration for anyone looking to buy an EOS 5D, and for some the smaller file sizes and 1.6x focal conversion will actually be a benefit. It means smaller, lighter lenses can be used – including the EF-S models. This camera is likely to be as popular for videographers as it will for still photographers for similar reasons. Overall, the 7D will be an aspiration for all amateur photographers, and those who purchase will not be disappointed.
Canon 7D manual
Canon 7D manual – pdf
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Yeah, I've played Fantasy Football, Fantasy Baseball, all that sh*t. But it was hard to feel like I was really part of the game. Basically, I felt detached. Plus, it was JUST A GAME. Now I just drafted my Fantasy Congress team and my liberal agenda is gonna f*ck everyone up !!! I'm about to dominate motherf*ckers with some SERIOUS motherf*ckin' bills becoming some SERIOUS motherf*ckin' laws !!! Now that the Democrats have the house you better watch your step ... next stop: White House.
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Carolyn Maloney Active NY-14 Points: 0
Tom Lantos Active CA-12 Points: 0
Bernie Sanders Active VT Points: 0
Supporting Lineup:
James McGovern Active MA-03 Points: 0
Juanita Millender-McDonald Active CA-37 Points: 0
Brian Baird Active WA-03 Points: 0
Sheila Jackson-Lee Active TX-18 Points: 0
Diane Watson Active CA-33 Points: 0
Dan Boren Active OK-02 Points: 0
Raul Grijalva Active AZ-07 Points: 0
Darlene Hooley Active OR-05 Points: 0
Upper Senator:
Jeff Bingaman Active NM Points: 0
Dianne Feinstein Active CA Points: 0
Lower Senator:
Ken Salazar Active CO Points: 0
Mary Landrieu Active LA Points: 0
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An imperial president
One definition of "imperial" on: dictionary.com: is, "of the nature or rank of an emperor or supreme ruler."
At his news conference Monday, a petulant, threatening and confrontational President Obama spoke like an emperor or supreme ruler. All that was missing was a scepter, a crown and a robe trimmed in ermine.
This president exceeds even Bill Clinton in his ability to evade, prevaricate and dissemble. I didn't think that possible.
Not only did he supply long answers to relatively easy questions, but much of what he said bore no relation to reality.
He spoke of having had the debate over the economy during the 2012 campaign and boasted, "…the American people agreed with me." By the way, can we now retire the phrase "the American people"? Too many politicians overuse it, including Speaker John Boehner. Forty-seven percent of voters supported Mitt Romney and other Republicans in the last election. Ninety-four million people eligible to vote didn't vote. Can Obama really claim "the American people" agreed with him? The president won the election, but he has yet to win the debate over smaller vs. larger government, and more vs. less spending.
The question Major Garrett of CBS News posed to the president on raising the debt ceiling in tandem with spending cuts exposed his hypocrisy and that of many congressional Democrats: "You yourself, as a member of the Senate, voted against a debt ceiling increase. And in previous aspects of American history, President Reagan in 1985, President George Herbert Walker Bush in 1990, President Clinton in 1997, all signed deficit-reduction deals that were contingent upon or in the context of raising the debt ceiling. You yourself, four times have done that. Three times, those were related to deficit reduction or budget maneuvers. What Chuck (NBC's Chuck Todd) and I and, I think, many people are curious about is this new adamant desire on your part not to negotiate when that seems to conflict with the entire history of the modern era of American presidents on the debt ceiling and your own history on the debt ceiling. And doesn't that suggest that we are going to go into a default situation, because no one is talking to each other about how to resolve this?"
The president dissembled, talking again (he repeated this at least three times by my count) about how Congress had authorized all the spending and how we must now "pay our bills." But as Garrett noted, the president had a different view of the debt ceiling when he was an Illinois senator and voted against raising it. In 2006, he said, "The fact that we are here today to debate raising America's debt limit is a sign of leadership failure." Except when he's the leader, then it's someone else's failure.
In 2003, during another debate over raising the debt ceiling, Sen. Max Baucus, D-MT, said, "The federal debt is like the family credit card. Sooner or later you have to pay down the debts that you have already incurred. If you don't, your credit rating will suffer. The way the government raises the debt limit is also like a family who just keeps calling the bank every time they hit the credit limit and asks the bank over and over again for an increase in their credit limit without regard to anything else. Rather than pay down their debt, they just keep on asking for a higher debt limit."
Many other Senate Democrats, including Senators Harry Reid, D-NV, and John Kerry, D-MA, shared Baucus' concerns, but that was during the George W. Bush administration.
The president says he will reduce debt with a "balanced approach," by which he means offsetting higher taxes on the wealthy with spending cuts, which will never materialize. It won't work. Whatever tax revenue government manages to save, Congress will always find a way to spend it.
The president has submitted a budget to Congress for each fiscal year he's been in office, not always on time, in violation of the law, and never without spurring contentious debate in Congress. That's a staggering repudiation of his leadership.
President Obama will not negotiate about raising the debt ceiling? Not surprising. Imperial leaders don't negotiate.
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Charles Butt, H-E-B chairman, signed $500 in H-E-B gift cards.
"The cards are a small token of our gratitude for all you do each and every day to inspire and enlighten young minds," said Jill Reynolds, H-E-B public affairs manager. "You are helping to shape the future of Texas and we thank you for your passion and your dedication. You are an inspiration to us all."
Two weeks ago, Mark Brearden, local H-E-B manager, along with LaDonna Marquis, presented the award to Leslie Garza, elementary principal, David Carmichael, WJHS assistant principal and Steven Self, superintendent.
Out of all the applications, only 150 teachers, 50 principals, 33 districts and 20 Early Childhood applicants were selected as semi-finalists and advanced to the regional judging process.
The judges were impressed with WISD's extensive professional accomplishments.
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The meeting is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. at the city's event center, 111 E. Corpus Christi St.
Several experts are scheduled to speak on variety of topics and those attending the meeting will have an opportunity to ask questions.
Many experts
to speak
Guess speakers will include engineer Jorge Arroyo of the Texas Water Development Board, who will speak on desalination, Bill Stephens of the Texas Desalination Association, who will address legislative topics, Judy Adams of the City of Brownsville, who will discuss the case history of the Southmost Regional Water Authority, engineer Kevin Spencer of R.W. Harden & Associates, who will address groundwater availability, and engineer James Machin of TRC Engineering, who will speak on concentrate disposal.
Victor Quiroga, Jr., a financial adviser and senior vice president of the San Antonio office of Southwest Securities, and Noel Valdez, an attorney with the San Antonio office of the McHall, Parkhurst and Horton, LLP law firm, also will speak at the meeting.
Quiroga and Valdez will address the sale of $15.3 million in general obligation bonds that will finance the drilling of a well and the construction of a desalination plant to pump and treat water from the Jasper aquifer.
Bond election in May
City residents will have an opportunity to vote on whether to approve the sale of bonds when the election is held on May 11.
City Councilman David Carabajal made a motion to finance the project, recommended by engineer Bill Norris of NorrisLeal Engineering Water, with general obligation bonds because that would give residents the opportunity to vote for or against the project.
If approved, the project could increase the property taxes of someone who owns a $75,000 home by about $17 a month, or more than $200 a year.
Most city residents are aware of the need to develop more water resources. With the Coastal Bend entering its third summer of a lingering drought, the level of Lake Corpus Christi is declining to the original channel of the Nueces River.
Currently, Beeville depends 100 percent on water from the river channel where the Nueces enters the lake.
In fact, one company is blaming recent pump problems at the raw water intake structure on the amount of silt and sand that could be entering the wet well from which the pumps pull the river water.
Expensive plan
Norris' plan would require the city to drill a 1,700-foot deep well at the city's water storage facility on West Cleveland Street into the Jasper aquifer. Although that aquifer has the most water available, its quality, based on 1,500 parts per million in suspended solids and chloride content, would have to be pumped through a $7.4 million reverse osmosis plant to bring the water up to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality standards for municipal drinking water.
City officials have said that the well and reverse osmosis plant would make Beeville one of the few cities in Texas that has a backup source of water for its municipal system.
There are no plans to abandon the city's current surface water system.
Opposition noted
The project has its detractors. Jim Crumrine, president of the Beeville Water Supply District, said his board was never informed of the City Council's plan to develop a well in the Jasper aquifer. He said the existing surface water treatment plant and pumping facilities need extensive improvements that could require the district to sell anywhere from $3 million to $8 million in bonds.
Crumrine said the burden on taxpayers to finance the Jasper well and reverse osmosis plant could make it almost impossible to sell bonds to finance any badly needed improvements to the existing system.
"We need additional storage here in town," Crumrine said earlier this month. He noted that water pumped from the George P. Morrill, I Water Treatment Plant at Swinney Switch at 2:30 in the afternoon is used within nine hours of leaving the facility.
"We have about 12 hours of usable storage at normal usage," Crimrine said. "And this is not being addressed with this bond issue."
HDR recommends Goliad wells
Twelve months ago, after the City Council asked HDR Inc. engineers to study the possibility of developing ground water sources, engineer Christi Shaw recommended drilling wells into the Goliad sands in the southeast part of the county.
Shaw pointed out that the water from the Goliad sands is higher quality than that of the Jasper aquifer. She said she had found that the water quality was even better than that being pumped from the Morrill treatment plant.
She also told council members that the water taken from the Nueces' shallow river bed is high in suspended solids and chlorides. She and engineer Carl Crull, also of HDR, both said that the extra stress on the pumps at the BWSD's intake structure was taking a toll on the equipment there.
It was at that same meeting that Urban Engineering principal Jim Urban told the council that zebra mussels could be clogging the water line from the structure to the plant and that could be causing excessive pump wear.
Urban reported more recently that turned out not to be the problem, although there had been an accumulation of silt and sand in that area.
clarifier needed
Engineers also have been stressing the need for another clarifier at the Morrill plant. That project would be a $1.8 million investment.
At one time, engineers were pondering the possibility of moving the intake structure farther down the lake toward the Wesley Seale Dam.
But since then, the city has been told that project might not be worth the cost because it is possible that would not help the water situation as much as originally thought.
BDA offers Chase well
Bee Development Authority Executive Director Joe B. Montez asked several weeks ago why the city never acted on an offer by the BDA to allow the city to purchase water from an existing well at the Chase Field Industrial and Airport complex.
That well is located in the Goliad sands. But representatives of the city and the BWSD have objected to a plan to sell water from a well that they claim the city already owns.
City officials also pointed out that a single well in the Goliad sands would not provide enough water and that additional wells would have to be drilled at required geographic intervals.
There also is concern about the amount of water available in the Goliad sands and the effect that pumping water from that aquifer could have on neighboring properties where water is taken.
City residents should have a chance to receive answers to many questions at Thursday night's town hall meeting.
Gary Kent is a reporter at the Bee-Picayune and can be reached at 358-2550, ext. 120, or at email@example.com.


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- Title
- Variability of hydroxyapatite-coated dental implants
- Author(s)
- Gross, Karlis A.; Berndt, C. C.; Iacono, Vincent J.
- Abstract
- Uniformity, surface roughness, and chemical phase structure are all important features of implant coatings. While the first two variables are important for implant placement, the phase structure affects implant fixation. This study examined the coating morphology and the amount, size, and distribution of crystalline regions of press-fit and screw-type dental implants. Implants obtained from five commercial vendors were sectioned sagitally, mounted, and polished to reveal the coating microstructure. The crystalline phase content varied depending on the implant supplier; however, general trends were observed. Amorphous regions were predominantly found at the metal interface and decreased toward the outside of the coating, producing a crystallinity graded coating. The distal end of the implant, where heat build-up was more likely during the coating procedure, displayed a higher crystalline content and larger crystalline regions. Similarly, the thread apex consisted of more of a crystalline phase. The results of this study of coating microstructure may be used to improve the quality and performance of implants and may help to explain different in vivo responses to the many available varieties of hydroxyapatite-coated dental implants.
- Publication type
- Journal article
- Source
- International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Implants, Vol. 13, no. 5 (Sep-Oct 1998), pp. 601-610
- Publication year
- 1998
- Keyword(s)
- Biocompatible coated materials; Biomaterials; Chemistry; Coating microstructure; Crystalline phase content; Crystallization; Dental implants; Dental prosthesis design; Durapatite; Hydroxyapatite; Surface properties; Tooth implantation; Tooth prosthesis
- Publisher
- Quintessence Publishing
- 0882-2786
- Publisher URL
- Copyright
- Copyright © 1998 (Please consult authors). Publisher does not officially support author/institution self-archiving of either the postprint (final, revised accepted draft) or published version of full text.
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The shooting Wednesday at the Fort Hood military installation happened nearly five years after another deadly shooting at the same Texas base. Take a look at the facts in both these deadly shootings.
On Nov. 5, 2009, a gunman opened fire at the Fort Hood military base, killing 13 and wounding 32. The shooting took place at a processing center on the base at where soldiers were preparing for deployment to Iraq or Afghanistan. The gunman was stopped by two civilian officers who shot the gunman, leaving him paralyzed from the waist down.
Authorities later identified the gunman as Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, an Army psychiatrist who was scheduled for his first deployment to Iraq later that year. Hasan, who was 39 at the time, was an American-born Muslim of Palestinian descent, graduated from Virginia Tech, worked at the Darnall Army Medical Center at Fort Hood and was previously stationed at Walter Reed Army Medical Center.
In the days following the shooting, family members described Hasan as a calm man who felt disrespected in the Army due to his religion and did not want to be deployed. Colleagues and friends described him as a very militant man who opposed to the war on terrorism.
Hasan was charged with 13 counts of premeditated murder and 32 counts of attempted premeditated murder. On August 23, 2013, he was found guilty of all charges and was sentenced to the death penalty. He now sits on death row at the military prison at Fort Leavenworth in Kansas.
Following the 2009 Fort Hood shooting and the Washington Navy Yard shooting in Sept. 2013, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel ordered a series of security changes at military installations, including more rigorous screening of personnel and the creation of an analysis center to examine internal threats.
Despite added security measures, Spc. Ivan Lopez, 34, walked into an administration building at the base and opened fire.. He then got into a car, fired from the vehicle, got out of the car, walked into another nearby administration building and fired again. Over 15 to 20 minutes, he killed three and wounded 16 -- all of them Army personnel. Lopez then took his own life.
Lt. Gen. Mark Milley addressed the media during a news conference on April 2 saying that Lopez had previously served in Iraq for four months in 2011 and was being seen by doctors for various behavioral issues. He was also being examined for a possible diagnosis of post traumatic stress disorder and he was suffering from depression and anxiety.
Details about the gunman's life are still emerging, but many facts have already surfaced. Lopez is native of Puerto Rico enlisted in the Army in June 2008 as an infantry soldier and was deployed twice, including a four-month stint in Iraq as a truck driver. Lopez had arrived at the Texas base in February, moving with his wife and their daughter into an apartment a little more than a week before the shooting.
"Lopez had a clean record, behaviorally," Army Secretary John said. There were "no major misbehaviors that we're yet aware of." Yet, Lopez carried out the killings with his own gun -- a .45-caliber Smith and Wesson semiautomatic pistol, which he was nt supposed to have on the base. "If you have weapons and you're on base, it's supposed to be registered on base," Milley said. "This weapon was not registered on base."
Few civilians are familiar with the rules regarding on carrying firearms on military installations. Fort Hood's policy states that soldiers are not to be armed while on post, nor are they permitted to carry any privately owned firearms. Only law enforcement and security personnel are allowed to have weapons on post.
In a statement to the White House press pool on April 2, President Obama made the following statement: "Any shooting is troubling. Obviously this reopens the pain of what happened at Fort Hood five years ago. And we are going to do everything we can to make sure that the community at Fort Hood has what it needs to deal with the current situation, but also any potential aftermath. We're heartbroken that something like this might have happened again."
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We're only just beginning to delve into the world of non-preschool shows in this house. Thanks to my niece E who is our babysitter, we were introduced to iCarly, which is cute and fun…and E has a friend who looks just like Miranda Cosgrove who plays iCarly! As a mom I like how this show is geared toward older children but also aware that impressionable kids watch it. Its cute and its fun. The kids like it because it is entertaining and always seems to involve silly mishaps. It's fitting somehow that this "big kid" DVD set, for a big kid show, releases on the day my firstborn turns 6, because for some reason, 6 seems to be a threshold to 'big kid' ness. Thankfully, this is a cute show that entertains me, too and I enjoy watching with her!
The extras make DVDs worth purchasing, in my opinion. It is always fun to see what is included on DVDs!!
The I <3 iCarly Collection, which releases on DVD Tuesday, July 19th. Join Carly and her friends as they journey to outer space, prepare for an exhibition match against a teen fighting champion and uncover secret kisses and crushes. This three-disc DVD includes fan favorite episodes and specials from Season 2 and Season 3 of iCarly.
iCarly: iSpace Out
iSpace Out
An eccentric billionaire asks the iCarly gang to perform the first live web show from outer space and they must go through a series of tests to make sure they're fit for space travel. Back at the loft, a mysterious little girl visits Spencer.
iWas a Pageant Girl
Sam reveals she used to compete in pageants and convinces Carly to compete against her long-time rival in the Miss Teen Seattle pageant.
iEnrage Gibby
When Gibby discovers Freddie and his girlfriend in a compromising position, he vows revenge and challenges Freddie to a fight. Meanwhile, Spencer's art career really takes off when the local paper incorrectly reports his death.
iFix a Popstar
When Carly, Sam and Freddie agree to make a music video for a pop star who's trying to make a comeback, they discover that the pop star is out of shape and untalented. Meanwhile, Spencer has trouble dating a woman when he discovers she's Gibby's mom.
iWon't Cancel the Show
When Sam ends up in jail, Carly and Freddie vow that the web show must go on. They try to enlist Spencer's help at the last minute, but he has a date he can't cancel.
iBelieve in Bigfoot
Carly believes Bigfoot exists and convinces her friends to embark on a search to prove it.
iCarly: iSaved Your Life
iSaved Your Life (Extended Director's Cut)
When Freddie saves Carly's life, Carly falls in love with him. Meanwhile, Sam and Spencer compete against each other in a paintball game called Assassin.
iQuit iCarly
Carly and Sam become crazy competitive when helping two aspiring filmmakers in a video contest and end up questioning their friendship.
iThink They Kissed
When Sam accidentally reveals to Carly that she and Freddie shared a secret kiss, Carly confronts them both about why they never told her. Meanwhile, Spencer goes to prison to teach an art class to convicts.
Freddie tries to prove that Melanie, Sam's twin sister, is just Sam in disguise. Meanwhile, when Carly tutors Spencer's nemesis, Chuck, Spencer tries to convince her that Chuck is evil.
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Fed up with his mother constantly treating him like a baby, Freddie decides to move into his own place. Meanwhile, the gang starts a successful pet photography business and ends up in a feud with a rival studio.
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Things get insane when Shelby Marx, the best female fighter in the world, challenges Carly to an exhibition match.
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Carly starts dating a new guy with a bad-boy rep and soon discovers a shocking secret about him.
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Carly, Sam and Freddie find some look-alikes to trick Spencer so they can sneak out to a mixed martial arts fight.
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April 3, 2013 —
Preconceived notions are a funny thing—rarely true and often misleading. So, I was not prepared for the reality of how beauty pageants have actually changed over the years. Since Easter and Passover were taking center stage, my schedule was not as full as usual, so I took advantage of the opportunity to immerse myself in the Sullivan County Pageant held in Callicoon, NY (www.villaroma.com [2]) last weekend. Given the current onslaught of negative press and (somewhat frightening) reality shows, I was nervous that a "Toddlers and Tiaras" atmosphere would prevail and that the place would be filled with scary moms and overly tanned brats (can you say Honey Boo Boo?) teetering about in high heels, flashing impossibly white teeth while shoving competitors aside for their moment in the limelight.
To be honest, while the cutthroat world of pageantry appears to be thriving elsewhere in the country, here at home, not so much. Discovering a Facebook page devoted to the yearly event, I checked it out and made note that the local pageant site states that it is "far from a beauty contest" and that "we encourage ladies of Sullivan County to 'go mad or go out' and make a difference in the community." That looked good on the screen, but I had my doubts. But I reserved judgment and strode into the theatre, canine beauty queen in tow, with a (somewhat) open mind.
As usual, there were many familiar faces packing the house, which was standing room only by the time I arrived. Yes, there was a cloud of hairspray hanging over the room and yes, there were ladies ranging in age from five to 40 excitedly preparing for the big show (wearing sequins and crowns), but the overall impression was one of genuine camaraderie among the contestants milling about in the makeshift backstage area, primping and soothing each others' nerves as the lights dimmed and a hush fell over the crowd. Already impressed with the set and lighting, I whipped out my trusty camera and focused on the reigning Miss Sullivan County, AnnaRose Mangiello, as she took center stage and belted out the national anthem in a stunning gown, looking every inch a beauty queen.
As the pageant unfolded, each group paraded in "She's Gone Country"themed Western wear, cowgirl hats perched on top of perfectly coifed creations, toy guns a blazin' as Mistress of Ceremonies Sarah Martinez introduced the various categories, including age groups, evening wear and interview segments of the competition. Assisted by the 2012 title holders, Martinez kept the show's pace moving nicely and it quickly became clear that the pageant's mission is sincere. "Of course it's a beauty pageant," Mongiello had shared with me before the big day, "but honestly, it really is so much more. The Sullivan County pageant is about participating actively in the community and fostering self confidence at a time when young girls often place so much emphasis on the external. I experienced so much personal growth during my reign," she explained, "and it may sound corny, but I honestly embrace the notion that if you believe in yourself, you can accomplish anything."
As the judges deliberated, the 2012 titleholders took the stage with their final words, waving at the crowd and wiping away a few tears as images of the past year played across the screen. Honestly, the ladies got to me. Having spent the last 12 months making personal appearances at a variety of events, each of them had platforms that they wanted to share with the community, and AnnaRose "was grateful for the opportunity to raise awareness" of hers—childhood cancer, and the chance to participate in the Make A Wish Foundation (www.wish.org [3]) and local Relay for Life (www.crystalrunhealthcare.com [4]) events. She remains committed to continuing her involvement, even though she has passed the crown to her successor.
The 2013 winners include Molly Rampe (Young Miss), Lindsay Cruz (preteen), Alyssa McCave (Teen) Jennifer Nolan (Miss), and Tisha Curry (The Oh-So-PC-Ms), and all appeared thrilled to be representing Sullivan County in the coming year. Before experiencing the Sullivan County Pageant, I thought it would be a hoot and probably offer a few good photo ops, but (IMHO) these ladies are the real deal. Down to earth, sweet and sincere, they won me over with their charm, poise and reality check composure of what a beauty queen should be in the 21st century. Real girls (and women) in a real world, being real. With a tip o' the hat to all involved, I am forced to admit, "You've come a long way, Baby." Keep up the good work.
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Tips for estate planning
Far too many people think, "I don't have an estate. I don't need to do any estate planning."
But there are more aspects to estate planning than just signing a will. Medical, current financial and other decisions also play an important role.
The differences between the similar sounding living will and living trust often cause confusion. The first is for medical purposes; the other is financial.
A living will provides authority for certain last medical measures when in a terminal condition and has nothing to do with transferring assets or property after death.
A living (or revocable) trust is a financial method that provides for the succession of ownership of trust assets much like a will does, as well as allowing control of the trust's assets by a professional manager when appropriate. There are also irrevocable trusts which can provide important benefits in estate planning.
Other important estate planning documents are powers of attorney.
These documents deal with the authority given to others to make medical and financial decisions under the limited conditions stated in them.
This will assure that someone will always have the power to act on your behalf, which can prevent having to go into court to secure such authority at a crucial time.
It also pays, while you're doing your estate planning, to check on the beneficiary that you have chosen for your life insurance proceeds and retirement funds. Neither will be controlled by your will unless your estate is the beneficiary, which is not always the most financially appropriate choice to make. For example, naming your estate as the beneficiary of your retirement funds can lead to more income taxes being owed because of the short payout period when an estate receives such funds. Extra taxes may not be what you had in mind.
Something else – while you are free to provide nothing from your estate for your children, you cannot "cut out" your spouse. West Virginia law allows a spouse who has received nothing or an inadequate amount to claim a percentage of the deceased spouse's estate.
The percentage the spouse receives is based on the number of years married.
A maximum of 50 percent of the combined estate can be claimed by the surviving spouse who was married 15 years or more to the deceased person.
So, while a will controls major aspects of one's estate, it's not the only document that can protect your property and your well-being.
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Celebrities in the wake of greatness
The Giants are taking the world by storm.
After the remarkable World Series win, San Francisco seems to be the mecca of baseball these days.
Rightfully so.
These guys sure know how to party.
A reported 1.5 million were on hand last week for the parade celebration. Talk about coming in with style. Keeping with the famed cable car tradition of the beautiful city the team rode in on cable cars among ticker tape flowing by the thousands. Without a doubt a lovely display of black and orange.
The honor didn't stop there.
Probably the most recognizable of all the champions is "The Beard" Brian Wilson.
Always notorious for his outlandish behavior, the playoffs gave him an outlet to let loose and get recognition. Described as a "real life Kenny Powers" by the good folks at TMZ, Wilson found his way into the mainstream after the World Series.
Wilson has helped bring in a new wave of baseball fans to the sport, in my opinion. His mentality and persona is unlike that of any player in the game today, really. It is refreshing to see a Rick Vaughn type "Wild Thing" take the mound to close out a game. Let's just hope he doesn't flame out or end up in the California Penal League.
Another hero made his way to late night, my man Freddy Sanchez.
I honestly got chills as I sat watching him take shots of Jameson on Lopez Tonight, with George Lopez. Aside from a cheap latino joke, Sanchez handled himself very well and looked like he embraced the limelight. In nearly every interview I have seen with him he always speaks at length about his time in Pittsburgh. He talked about how much he enjoyed being a Pirate after Lopez took a shot at the club. Lopez's main objective was to divert attention away from Pittsburgh to talk about Sanchez being a Los Angeles native. Nonetheless, it was a brilliant five minutes and hopefully people begin to relaize once again that a Freddy Sanchez type human being are a dime a dozen.
Another classy Giant has to be MVP Edgar Renteria.
Renteria turned down an offer from his native Columbia. His country had asked to throw a parade for him honoring his MLB achievements. He respectfully turned it down and asked the money, time and effort be put towards that of helping flood victims in the area.
The Giants may not be where they were this year, next year. It will be hard to forget the memories and characters from the improbable victory, though.
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Loved Brian Wilson's appearance on Letterman. Or was it Leno? Yeah, I think it was. Anyhow, he was hilarious. And Renteria's gesture showed a lot of class.
Very cool stuff. Glad to see Freddy get his 15 minutes too. Someday it might happen in Pittsburgh… someday. Maybe. If you live long enough🙂
I'll tell ya, Lincecum has some nasty stuff. He's destined for the hall. "The Beard" definitely ranks up there with Rollie Fingers–"Stache"
Cooperstown was incredible!!!
My first ballgame was the Expos vs Pirates-1981! It was a 6 hour game, but wow, Carter, Dawson the whole bunch.
Matthew: I definitely want one of those tshirts! OMG if the Giants ever want to trade Brian Wilson I'd love to have him on the Yankees…I think he and Nick Swisher would be great buddies.
Oh the Giants. I still can't stand what happened in game 162 during the 2010 regular season. And for winning the World Series. Looks like the Padres will have to kick the Giants' butts next year🙂
It is a shame the Giants did not pick up Renteria's option. That is the caliber of person I'd want to keep around.
The Giants are a good story. Brian "Fear the Beard" Wilson does the best interviews.
It's neat that you like Freddy Sanchez. I'd forgotten he was a Pirate before he was a Giant. He was two years behind me in high school and played for my school's crosstown rival. They beat us in baseball quite handily in those years, which was a new thing because my school's team had the MLB hopeful just a few years before that. Anyway, it's not like I really knew him then and he certainly would not remember a rival high school team's stat girl now but it was great seeing him get to be part of the Giants World Series win. He was a classy and talented player way back in the day and he's a classy and talented player now.


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Right Said Fred would be proud.
An Ohio woman thinks she's sexy enough to legally change her name to, well, Sexy.
Pataskala resident Ranea Crabtree refuses to use the name her parents gave her -- Sheila. And she hates it so much, she's threatened to ground her 15-year-old daughter Bethany if she uses it, according to the Columbus Dispatch.
She's now petitioning a court in Licking County (no lie) to change her first name to something she feels is more suitable.
"I wear Victoria's Secret clothes all the time," Crabtree told the newspaper. "I was like, 'Shoot, I'll just go for Sexy.'"
A decision is expected during her court appearance on Feb. 11.


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The promise of the Mason Corridor project
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The new bus line is expected to reshape commuter patterns across the city. In doing so, it is already playing a role in the plans of apartment complex developers, schools, bowling alley owners and theater managers alike.
Construction on the $87 million, five-mile project kicks off in June. MAX will provide service every 10 minutes for travelers along Mason Street, which is just one block west of College Avenue, one of Fort Collins' busiest streets. The line will begin at the Downtown Transit Center at the intersection of Laporte and Maple Streets and go as far south as a South Transit Center south of Harmony Road, which will be constructed later on in the project.
Disruptions are definitely going to be part of life before MAX service begins in 2014. For instance, Burlington Northern Santa Fe in July will replace rail in certain areas, shutting down train traffic in Fort Collins altogether for a full week. This work will also block all traffic on Mason Street between Laurel and Cherry streets. Later this year and through 2013, more construction will take place, including building underpasses, a guideway for the buses and transit centers at certain intersections.
In all, 12 stops or stations are planned along the corridor. Planners say they expect retailers and others in areas that surround each station or stop to see a boost in traffic, if not actual business.
Prospect and Mason is the closest of the major intersections around Colorado State University, and therefore is most likely to pick up students looking to head north to Old Town for a cup of coffee or a night out, or south for shopping and dining along College Avenue.
More obviously, the construction of The Commons, a student housing project at the intersection of Prospect and College, will mean a higher concentration of students in this area.
The large number of students will mean more riders for the MAX system, said Walker May, senior development manager of Capstone Development Partners, the Alabama-based developer of The Commons, and MAX will mean more visibility for the 665-bed project, scheduled for completion in August 2013.
In fact, May said, the plan for the Mason Corridor project was one of the big reasons Capstone decided to locate the project in Fort Collins.
Once Capstone decided to locate the project in Fort Collins, it ended up changing the plans for the building so that it would be able to better capitalize on the increased traffic resulting from the Mason Corridor.
Initially, May said, the site designs called for "pocket parks," small green spaces, to face away from the Mason Corridor.
The developers decided to rotate the entire structure 180 degrees so that the three pocket parks, meant to be a major amenity that will draw new residents to The Commons, face the tracks and so that those who travel by bus can see what the housing project has to offer.
"I think that with our project and the city's project, one begets the other," May said. "The corridor will attract residents and the residents will increase ridership. The cycle will make the project worthwhile."
A bit south, near the intersection of Drake Road and Mason sits Drake Professional Park, home to more than 100 businesses, according to park manager Jodi Riffe.
Among the businesses within the park are Fidelity National Title, Country Insurance and software firm New Century, Riffe said, all of which will benefit from the presence of a bus line.
Tenants at the park are especially looking forward to an easier trip to get to and from downtown, she said. MAX will allow them to avoid traffic congestion or having to find a spot to park.
Also near the Drake and Mason intersection is the CSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital, which employs some of the foremost veterinarians in the country.
Like other employees of CSU, which has deemed itself the "green university," many of the employees at the Vet Teaching Hospital are eco-conscious, and for this reason, look forward to being able to take alternate transportation to and from work.
Further south, the intersection of Horsetooth Road and Mason features a broad array of businesses, from grocery stores and restaurants to a bowling alley and movie theater, all of which have the potential to harness the buying power of MAX riders.
Both Olive Garden and Barnes and Noble have entrances facing Mason Street, which should help them attract travelers getting off the bus at the Horsetooth or Troutman Parkway stations.
Local businesses, like Chipper's Lanes, which sits next to the existing BNSF line, also stand to gain from increased traffic and exposure.
The Midtown Arts Center, located at 3750 S. Mason St., also stands to gain from the project, according to Kurt Terrio, owner of the arts center.
The line, he said, can help him draw patrons who would typically head downtown for arts events.
Like the team at Capstone Development, Terrio said that the Mason Corridor project was one of the reasons why he decided to locate his theater where he did.
Once it's complete, the system will help alleviate parking issues and get patrons and other riders around town safely, Terrio said.
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Adelicia Cordova of Clovis will celebrate her 90th birthday 5 p.m. Jan. 24, at Leal's Restaurant.
The celebration will be hosted by her son, James Leroy Cordova and two daughters, Elena Vigil and Connye Cordova Bynum.
She was born Jan. 24, 1921, in Sombrio.
She has 10 children, 23 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren.
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Explore the Berkshires
Berkshire visitors quickly find that this rural vacation area — long known as a cultural Mecca of museums, historic sites and performing arts venues — offers a year-round assortment of adventurous things to do for travelers of all ages and inclinations.
Capitol Steps Bring "90 Minutes of Laughter" to Cranwell All Summer LongThe outrageously funny Capitol Steps bring their political satire and song parodies to Cranwell Resort for the 9th consecutive summer. Fueled by the upcoming 2016 elections, this witty group of performers is gearing up for the best season ever. Read full information on performances and ticket purchasing here.
Scenic Driving ItinerariesExplore the beautiful countryside and historic towns of the Berkshires on these three driving routes.
North Central Berkshire - Approximately 50 miles View Map
- Begin at historic Park Square in the center of Pittsfield on Route 7, just a block north from where Route 20 bears off westbound towards New York.
- Driving north from here on Route 7, pass by the beautiful mountain panorama surrounding Pontoosuc Lake. There are several beaches open to the public as well as rentals for sail boats, jet skis and canoes.
- Once in Lanesborough, turn right onto the Berkshire Mall Road and follow to its connection with Route 8 North. 8 North winds through the town of Cheshire before it arrives in Adams. A favorite pastime for locals and visitors is to bicycle on along the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail which runs parallel with Route 8. The Trail offers great scenic vistas of lake and mountains and places to stop for refreshments.
- Approaching the center of Adams, turn right onto Route 116 East, leaving behind this charming town while entering the rural beauty of the area's farmlands and forests. Route 116 winds upward in elevation.
- After entering Savoy, look for River Road on the right leading to the Windsor Jambs, Windsor State Forest. This is a popular area for hiking and camping and is operated by the Department of Environmental Management. River Road passes by a cascading waterfall of spring water at the "jambs" next to Windsor Pond.
- Upon leaving the forest, River Road will meet Route 9 in Windsor; turn right onto 9 South. Follow through the old towns of Windsor and Dalton before returning to Pittsfield, via the busy Allendale Center and back to historic Park Square.
- Historic Park Square, Pittsfield marks the central point in Berkshire County where all directional roads meet: North, East, South and West.
- Follow Route 7 South from Park Square one block and turn right onto Route 20 West. This scenic roadway passes by Clapp Park where sports and recreational activities take place in summer, fall, winter and spring. Leave the neighborhoods of Pittsfield behind and enter the rural countryside of old farming communities.
- Turn left at the intersection with Route 41 and follow south along one of the prettiest Berkshire roads reflecting old New England. The town of Richmond paints a charming picture of white, clapboard homes and old family cemeteries. Route 41 South soon enters the village of West Stockbridge where its center focuses on clusters of shops and restaurants, the Town Hall, and Library. Crossing through the center of this busy area is the Williams River, adding more to the sites to be seen here. In a short distance, Route 41 intersects with Route 102 East.
- Follow 102 East into Stockbridge to Route 183 North – a left turn at a yellow blinking light. This area is full of attractions, rich with history and popular with locals as well as visitors. Continue along Route 183 North into the center of Lenox. Notice the colorful Victorian Inns and attractive galleries that fill the town's center.
- Stay on Route 183 North until it meets Route 20 East – a right turn. 20 East travels just minutes into Lee, ducking under the Massachusetts Turnpike. 20 East soon enters rural Becket. Once inside the town of Becket, look for the left turn onto Route 8 North. Winding through the hilltowns of Becket, Washington and Hinsdale, with an off-shoot into Peru, Route 8 North eventually leads into Dalton. Stately church steeples and colonial style architecture describe this old town of the Berkshires.
- Nearing the end of this tour, Route 8 North intersects with Route 9 South in the Allendale section of Pittsfield. 9 South guides drivers to the conclusion of this tour at Park Square in central Pittsfield.
- This tour highlights so much of what the Berkshires is famous for – its scenic beauty and it cultural and performing arts venues.
- Begin on Main Street in Great Barrington and follow Route 7 North and cross over the Housatonic River to meet Route 23 East. Route 23 East leads to the mountains and wooded terrain often sought by hikers and explorers. Enter the small town of Monterey, where the General Store still operates catering to residents and second-homeowners alike.
- From the center of Monterey, turn left onto Tyringham Road and pass by Lake Garfield towards Tyringham. Upon arriving in Tyringham, notice the contrasting architecture; from an artist's residence and studio to colonial farmhouses.
- Continue along the Tyringham Road until it intersects with Route 102 in Lee and turn left onto 102 West. In just five miles, enter the famous Main Street of Stockbridge immortalized through the painting by its' own resident, Norman Rockwell. The Main Street of Stockbridge is the place to watch people while relaxing in a rocking chair or on a park bench. Walking in the area invites people to explore an ancient deposit of boulders from the Ice Age and the interesting Sedgewick family plot in the Stockbridge Cemetary. Opposite the historic Red Lion Inn on Main Street, turn right onto Pine Hill and then left at the fork to Prospect Hill Road. This area reflects the wealth of families from the Gilded Age who selected choice spots to build their 50 room "summer cottages".
- Return to Main Street, turning right onto Route 102 West and follow to the intersection with Route 183 South.
- Turn left onto 183 South. Notice the wonderful Berkshire attractions. A scenic ride along Route 183 and the Housatonic River passes through the picturesque villages of Glendale, Housatonic and Risingdale. Soon, the road re-enters the center of Great Barrington, concluding this tour.
Museums, Gardens and Historical SitesFrom the beloved paintings of Norman Rockwell to the public displays at Berkshire Botanical Gardens, immerse yourself in the cultural beauty of the Berkshires. For additional information, visit the Berkshire Visitors Bureau.
- Arrowhead – Home of Herman Melville
- Ashintully Gardens
- Berkshire Athenaeum
- Berkshire Botanical Garden
- Berkshire Museum
- Berkshire Scenic Railway Museum
- Bidwell House Museum
- Chesterwood – Home & Studio of Daniel Chester French
- The Clark Art Institute
- Colonel John Ashley House
- Crane Museum of Papermaking
- Cullen Bryant Homestead
- Frelinghuysen Morris House & Studio
- Hancock Shaker Village
- Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art, MASS MoCA
- Merwin House
- Mission House Museum & Gardens
- The Mount – Edith Wharton's Estate & Gardens
- National Shrine of Divine Mercy
- Naumkeag Museum & Gardens
- Norman Rockwell Museum
- Western Gateway Heritage State Park
- Williams College Museum of Fine Art
- Ventfort Hall Museum of the Gilded Age
Theatre, Dance and MusicThe Berkshires are unparalleled when it comes to offering a combination of exciting theatre, award-winning dance and world-renown music. Visit the Berkshire Visitors Bureau for complete information.
- Albany Berkshire Ballet
- Aston Magna Festival
- Barrington Stage Company
- erkshire Bach Society
- Berkshire Choral Festival
- Berkshire Theatre Group (Colonial & BT Festival)
- Capitol Steps at Cranwell
- Chester Theatre Company
- Close Encounters with Music
- Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival
- Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center
- The Robbins-Zust Family Marionettes
- Shakespeare & Company
- Tanglewood
- The Theater Barn
- Williamstown Theatre Festival
Galleries, Shopping and AntiquesThe Berkshires are an antique lover's dream and our galleries have exquisite local and world-renown art. Plus, you'll love shopping in all the stylish boutiques in Lenox and other towns throughout the area. For additional information, visit the Berkshire Visitors Bureau.
- Andrew DeVries Sculpture Gallery
- Becket Arts Center of the Hilltowns
- Berkshire Classic Leather & Silver
- Berkshire County Antiques & Art Dealers
- Berkshire Mall
- The Emporium Antique Center
- Hoffman Pottery
- Jenifer House Commons
- Joyous Spring Pottery
- LOCAL "Handmade in the Berkshires"
Shopping Discounts at Lee Premium Outlets:
Just down the road you'll find Lee Premium Outlets with impressive savings at 60 outlet stores including Ann Taylor, Banana Republic, BCBG Max Azria, Brooks Brothers, Coach, Cole Haan, Gap Outlet, J.Crew, Lacoste, Michael Kors, Nike, Polo Ralph Lauren, Talbots and more. Receive a free coupon booklet at the Lee Premium Outlets by showing your room key at the Customer Service Desk in the Food Court.
Outdoor Sports and RecreationYou'll need more than one visit to the Berkshires to take in all the exciting activities available throughout Western Massachusetts. Visit the Berkshire Visitors Bureau for complete information on outdoor sports and recreational activities in the area.
- Adventure Parks (Catamount, Jiminy Peak, Bousquet, Ramblewild)
- Ashuwillticook Trail (cycling, in-line skating)
- Birding
- Canoeing & Kayaking
- Cross-country Skiing
- Downhill Skiing
- Fishing
- Go-carts
- Golf
- Hiking
- Horseback Riding
- Ice Skating
- Llama Hikes
- Miniature Golf
- Mountain Biking
- Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary
- Rock Climbing
- Snowshoeing
- Snow Tubing
- Swimming
- Tennis
Family Fun in the BerkshiresThe Berkshires are the ideal location for your next family vacation, offering an array of family activities for all ages. Many Berkshire museums and cultural attractions offer free admission for children and student discounts.
For a full list of family activities, visit the Berkshire Visitors Bureau.
Culinary ExperiencesFrom farmers markets to wineries, let your palette explore the Berkshires. Visit the Berkshire Visitors Bureau for information and Taste Berkshires on Facebook for the latest culinary news in the Berkshires, including "Edible Berkshires."
- Farmers Markets
- Berkshire Yogurt
- Chocolate Springs Café
- Balderdash Winery
- Furnace Brook Winery
- Les Trois Emme Winery
- Pick-Your-Own Fruit Orchards


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Watch the 2012 PopTech Fellows on stage
A highlight of PopTech's fall conference is when each PopTech Social Innovation and Science Fellow takes the stage in Camden to showcase his or her own work. The raw ingenuity is on full display: reducing malaria by rendering mosquitos infertile, storing digital data in DNA, untangling the evolutionary tree of life, dispatching drones to deliver medicine, and creating nimble new companies with millions of employees but zero managers.
Those presentations are now available online.
Regardless of the caliber of these eye-popping breakthroughs, it is a huge leap to move a fledgling effort into a program that might help solve some of the world's toughest challenges. And these kinds of visionaries too often labor in relative isolation, without the benefit of a network of experts and supporters who can help equip an innovator with the skills and connections critical for making that great leap.
PopTech's Fellows programs provide multifaceted training from a network of established leaders with broad experience ranging from building effective organizations to fundraising to communications — the very skills required to launch innovations to the next level. The nucleus of the Fellows program is the unique opportunity to connect with like-minded peers and enjoy one-on-one access to experienced mentors.
Enjoy their Camden presentations and keep an eye on PopTech as we follow their adventures.
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|Title: Review of Major Changes in Program Design and Management Evaluation Systems
|Abstract: The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) proposes to amend 7 CFR part 275 to codify section 4116 of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008. This section, Review of Major Changes in Program Design, requires the Secretary to develop standards for identifying major changes in the operations of a State agency that administer SNAP. The statute provides that if a State agency implements a major change in operations, it must notify the Secretary and collect information that would identify and correct any adverse effects on program integrity or access. This regulation would implement the statutory provision by defining a major change in program design and identifying the standards that would trigger a State's requirement to notify FNS of these changes and the data that the State would be required to provide. In addition, FNS proposes discretionary changes to 7 CFR part 275 to update management evaluation systems regulations. The regulation would propose streamlining the requirements for Federal and State reviews of State agency operations. It also proposes to revise the definitions of large, medium and small project areas. This would provide FNS and State agencies flexibility to better target scarce resources, and conduct more effective reviews while maintaining the integrity of the program (08-005).
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Home List of Titles Investigation of the hydrothermal stability of cross-linked liquid silicone rubber (LSR)
Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: http://hdl.handle.net/1959.3/198658
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- Investigation of the hydrothermal stability of cross-linked liquid silicone rubber (LSR)
- Author(s)
- Ghanbari-Siahkali, Afshin; Mitra, Susanta; Kingshott, Peter; Almdal, Kristoffer; Bloch, Carsten; Rehmeier, Helle Kem
- Abstract
- We investigate the hydrothermal stability of cross-linked liquid silicone rubber (LSR) in water at 100 °C up to period of two years. Optical microscopy of cross-sections of the exposed samples reveal that only the outer 100 μm of the surface layer is affected after two years. However, the surface chemistry of the material after prolonged exposure becomes significantly modified, as monitored by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and attenuated total reflectance Fourier transform infrared (ATR-FTIR), which probes depths of 10 nm and 1 μm, respectively. In addition, changes to the bulk physical properties of the rubber samples, prior to and after the exposure, were investigated by thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). Micro-hardness analysis showed that surface roughness of the two year exposed sample increased from 60 (IRHD) to 75 (IRHD). Furthermore, the volume change (%) measurement showed a significant decrease in the course of exposure at prolonged time. The results provide the experimental basis for development of LSR materials suitable for numerous technical applications.
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- Journal article
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- Polymer Degradation and Stability, Vol. 90, no. 3 (Dec 2005), pp. 471-480
- Publication year
- 2005
- FOR Code(s)
- 0303 Macromolecular and Materials Chemistry; 0904 Chemical Engineering; 0912 Materials Engineering
- Keyword(s)
- ATR-FTIR; Chemical degradation; Crosslinking; Differential scanning calorimetry; DSC; Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy; Hydrothermal synthesis; Liquid silicone rubber; Optical microscopy; Physical properties; Polymer blends; Rubber; Silicon; Surface hardness; TGA; Thermodynamic stability; Thermogravimetric analysis; Volume change; X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy; XPS
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- Elsevier
- 0141-3910
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The rocky shoreline along Campbell Industrial Park catches all types of debris.
However, what environmental watchdog Carroll Cox came across Friday is not only an eyesore but potentially lethal.
The stretch of shoreline is covered with large and very small balls of Styrofoam.
Cox said the chemicals in the foam are a health hazard to marine life.
"If fish, or marine mammal, or turtles ingest this at large quantities, it could possibly cause a fatal reaction," said Cox.
Cox said the foam also poses a safety concern to local fishermen, who grill up the fish to eat.
One fisherman said the Styrofoam came ashore last week.
"It's bad, its bad, but it's going to be a hell of a thing to clean it up," said William.
The foam is breaking up on the sharp rocks which will make it even hard to clean-up.
"You can see the tide spread it all over the place and I think the longer you take the worst it will get," said fisherman Xavier Sawa.
Cox believes it's impossible to remove all the foam and said there's no telling how far it will reach before it is removed.
Some of the foam is attached to broken pieces of concrete slabs which are also washing onshore.
Cox said it is likely part of the floating docks from the Keehi Boat Harbor that were destroyed during 2011 tsunami and drifted.
Cox said his most recent discovery, is only the beginning of what could possibly be a much larger problem for the state with more garbage expected to move in from the Japan tsunami.
"Are we geared up to respond to this? The answer is no, because if this creeps in as it did and lay here for days and go undetected and only by accident then I don't believe we're ready," said Cox.
The state Department of Health said investigators will go out to the site on Monday.


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November 24, 2009Release #10-048
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Product: Electrolux ICON and Kenmore Pro 30" Gas Ranges
Units: About 900
Manufacturer: Electrolux Home Products Inc., of Augusta, Ga.
Hazard: An incorrect part allows more fuel to pass to the range's oven than can be burned efficiently, causing incomplete combustion and the release of carbon monoxide. This poses a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: Electrolux has received four reports of incidents involving carbon monoxide being released from the recalled gas range. No injuries have been reported.
Description: The following Electrolux ICON and Kenmore PRO 30" free-standing gas range model and serial numbers are included in this recall. For Electrolux ICON, the model and serial numbers are located on the back of the range. For the Kenmore PRO, the model and serial numbers are located near the base of the range just below the bottom right portion of the oven door and also on the back of the range. Not all serial numbers within these ranges are included in the recall.
Sold at: Appliance retailers nationwide from August 2008 through October 2009 for between $2,500 and $3,500.
Manufactured in: Canada
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the range's oven and contact Electrolux for the Electrolux ICON or Sears for the Kenmore PRO to schedule a free repair. Consumers can continue to use the cooktop (top burners) and the broiler as well as any clock and/or timer functions.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Electrolux toll-free at (888) 360-8557 between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and on Saturdays between 10 am and 3 pm., or visit the firm's Web site at www.gasrangeorifice.com. Consumers with Kenmore PRO brand ranges should call Sears toll-free at (800) 733-2299 between 8 am - 10 pm ET Monday through Friday, 8 am - 7 pm Saturday.
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