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Virtua Tennis Challenge
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SEGA challenges you to take your best shot on the all new Virtua Tennis Challenge!
Virtua Tennis, the World's leading tennis game franchise, is available for the first time on smartphones with the new Virtua Tennis Challenge. Slice, lob and hit your best top spin as you take on the world's best and compete against 50 players in 18 stadiums around the globe. Build concentration by making plays that match your player's style; unleashing a super shot that will make your opponent sweat. Enjoy hours of game play through different modes, shots and courts.
Unleash top spins, slice shots, lobs and drop shots through different touch gestures
Adjust your shot in different stadiums and environments as you compete on clay, grass, hard or indoor courts.
Compete in Singles or Doubles challenges
SPT World Tour: Pick a customizable character to compete through full seasons of competition around the globe. Earn money by progressing through matches to buy your way into new tournaments. Each real world day offers new challenges.
Exhibition Match: Dive into the game and select from any unlocked courts and characters in single or doubles mode.
Multiplayer: Challenge your friends online over Wifi or face to face over Bluetooth connectivity
Quick Match Mode: Itching for a one minute dose of Virtua Tennis? Play fast singles challenges to increase your ranking
Training Mode: Learn from the pros in this practice mode by running through drills
Note: Multiplayer is currently broken on iOS 9.3.2, we are aware of the problem and are investigating a fix.
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What's New in Version 1.2
iPhone 5 Screen Support
Customer Reviews
Good but needs work
First, for those of you having issues beating Theron Tenniele, here's a tip, don't hit to his forehand...at all. I only hit to his forehand if it's going to be a winner, otherwise I hit EVERYTHING to his backhand.
I've been playing this game for some time now, and It's definitely one of the better tennis games for iPad. I use the on screen buttons for controls, but find often during a match that the buttons are way too small. I end up pressing the space between the buttons quite often. Would be awesome if those were scaleable so we could make them bigger or smaller. Also as some others have pointed out, it's almost comical how the game works when playing Theron Tenniele. It never fails, first set I beat him 6-0, and then in the second set I'm up 4-0 or 5-0 and then the game gets erratic..my player doesn't hit the ball as hard anymore, he runs erratically around the court, doesn't hit the ball at all or some other odd behavior. He usually wins 2, 3, 4 or 5 games in a row because of this before I weather the storm. I always know around game 4 of the second set, I will have a fight my hands because getting to and hitting the ball becomes an obstacle, and it has nothing to do with the way the Theron Tenniele is playing. If the player is going to beat me, let the player beat me, don't make my player glitch, so now I have to fight the software and the player. Other than that, the game is good.
Maybe if you did read your reviews you would realize that most of us want our money back. But, being that I cannot speak for the others I will speak for myself and say the exact same thing ~ I want my money back OR the problems corrected. This game, I thought, was fun at first until the niches come glaring through. You have this game rigged from the first serve......ESPECIALLY when it's played against YOUR player; YOUR designated computer player (in my case, Theron Tenniele). Please explain this.....I am winning 2 sets to love, up 5 games to love in the 3rd set, on match point and end up losing the match because YOUR player reels off 18 or 19 straight games. How does that happen? How is that possible? Shots that I had prior that were winners are now going in the net, out of bounds, quite erratic, or my favorite, I don't even run to the ball. I just stand there looking around. It is ridiculous. Another favorite of mine is when your player gets 10 powershots in one rally & I can go 3 games without one powershot even tho I am hitting all shots at full strength. Again, how is that possible if it weren't fixed prior to the start? What you need to do is advertise this game as simply "TRY TO BEAT OUR PLAYER." In the meantime reimbursements all around would be appreciated. Stop ripping us off, please!!!!
Good...but needs work
I've read a lot of comments and agree with them. It would be nice to use the money earned towards clothing/racquets and other customizations. It would also be nice to be able to play both circuits...the ATP and WTA. Just some thoughts for the creators. I've also run into the issues of my player doing random things during a match. I have been up 3-0 multiple times during matches when all of the sudden my player runs random directions or doesn't hit the way I swiped or just simply freezes up to the point I can't do any action. It's very frustrating because I will dominate then have to go in tie breaks. I don't know if that was an intention from the creators, but it's stupid. I think this overall is an awesome game, especially if you're a tennis fan...but it does need some changes if it truly wants to be a top game. I do hope that they add players so that you can play with both genders as well as options to use your earnings for customizations.
- $4.99
- Category: Games
- Updated: Sep 12, 2013
- Version: 1.2
- Size: 402 MB
- Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish
- © SEGA, the SEGA logo, VIRTUA TENNIS and VIRTUA TENNIS CHALLENGE are either registered trade marks or trade marks of SEGA Holdings Co., Ltd. or its affiliates. All rights reserved.
Compatibility: Requires iOS 4.3 or later. Compatible with iPhone 4, iPhone 4s, iPhone 5, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone SE, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPad 2 Wi-Fi, iPad 2 Wi-Fi + 3G, iPad Wi-Fi (3rd generation), iPad Wi-Fi + Cellular (3rd generation), iPad Wi-Fi (4th generation), iPad Wi-Fi + Cellular (4th generation), iPad mini Wi-Fi, iPad mini Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air, iPad Air Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini 2, iPad mini 2 Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 2, iPad Air 2 Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini 3, iPad mini 3 Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini 4, iPad mini 4 Wi-Fi + Cellular, 12.9-inch iPad Pro, 12.9-inch iPad Pro Wi-Fi + Cellular, 9.7-inch iPad Pro, 9.7-inch iPad Pro Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPod touch (4th generation), iPod touch (5th generation), and iPod touch (6th generation).


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Networks are objecting to political advertisements that contain clips of Sen. John Kerry or President Bush on news shows such as NBC's "Meet the Press" or ABC's "Good Morning America."
Networks say the interviews are copyrighted and thus cannot be used without permission. That has prompted sponsors of some such ads to discontinue running them. Others have not canceled their spots, claiming they fall under the "fair use" provision of copyright law, which permits use of clips for criticism, news reporting, teaching or research.
"The argument is that if it's on TV and it's a news segment, then we can treat it as such as well," said David Axelrod, a Democratic ad maker.
Copyright experts say the line can be gray and can require courts to intervene. Because of time and expense, however, lawsuits rarely occur though the dispute arises in almost every election season.
In an ad criticizing Vice President Dick Cheney's links to the oil services company he once headed, Kerry's campaign included footage of Cheney proclaiming on "Meet the Press" in 2003: "I have no financial interest in Halliburton of any kind and haven't had now for over three years."
Just after the ad was aired, the network asked the Kerry campaign to pull it because the campaign lacked permission to use the interview. The ad aired briefly in one state and was supposed to have run in select markets in 11 others.
"We heard the concerns from NBC News, so we did not broaden the buy," said Debra DeShong, a Kerry spokeswoman.
Betsy Fischer, executive producer of "Meet the Press," said interviews can be "twisted and turned and edited inside and out. It really just becomes a feeding ground for these political ads, and that's not our purpose."
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The latest news and views about music in Milwaukee and beyond
LeAnn Rimes on what music she's listening to
LeAnn Rimes naturally respects country legends - her voice has been compared to Patsy Cline, and her breakout song after all was a cover of Tanya Tucker's "Blue," releasd when the 30-year-old was just 13. So when the Summerfest headliner - closing out the Miller Lite Oasis July 3 - was asked what was her favorite albume right now, she mentioned the latest release from a member of the esteemed Williams family.
Who: LeAnn Rimes (10 p.m. July 3, Miller Lite Oasis, Summerfest)
What she's listening to: The new Holly Williams album ("The Highway"). She's Hank Williams, Jr.'s daughter.
Why she likes it: It's my favorite album of the year. There is such an honesty and a beauty and there's a realness to what she's saying. The moment I heard it, immediately I knew it was an amazing record.
Also likes: I'm a big Adele fan and a big Ray LaMontagne fan.


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We have seen to highly contested first two games in the 2010 Stanley Cup Finals, but the Chicago Blackhawks have managed to come out victorious in both games. There is a reason why the Hawks have won those two games.
They are just an all-around better team. Plain and simple.
Don't get me wrong, the Philadelphia Flyers are a great hockey team. Hell, if they weren't, they wouldn't be playing in the Stanley Cup Finals right now, but the sad thing is they are up against a superior foe.
The Hawks are playing like they are the better team. They aren't letting playing at home add pressure to the situation. Instead, they are playing a simpler style of game, getting shots and players to the net, hoping to light up the red light. Their style is working, and they now have a 2-0 series lead.
Now the Hawks are heading to Philadelphia for games three and four, hoping to at least steal one game in Philly. For the Flyers these two game sat home are crucial to them staying alive. One loss could spell doom for them. They and their fans know it.
The Flyers might not be better than the Hawks, but that doesn't mean they can't win this series. For a less talented team to beat a more talented team, the former just having to capitalize on the latter's mistakes.
Build some momentum and just play your game and the Flyers can get right back into this series. Come back home and let the Hawks play their game without any interruptions and you'll be on the losing end of the battle.
Three days into the Stanley Cup Finals and it's been a one-sided affair, but all of that could change in a few shots. Don't get comfortable just yet.
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Phils' catcher Carlos Ruiz is named last week's National League Player of the Week.
Yesterday, Major League Baseball announced that Phils' catcher Carlos Ruiz was named the National League Player of the Week for last week. Ruiz, during last week, batted 11 for 22 for a .500 average, and a .593 on-base percentage, while he lead the NL with seven RBIs and was tied for first with 20 total bases. He was also ranked second among NL catchers with eight runs scored and a .909 slugging percentage, and was tied for second with eleven hits. He also went five for six with runners in scoring position.
In the Dodgers series, Ruiz would go 7 for 14 with four doubles, a triple, a home run and six RBIs, with his six extra base hits in the four-game series being the most by a Major Leaguer since Jayson Werth had done it, reaching the same total from Sept. 28-31, 2008. He also helped the Phils in their victory over the D-backs this past Saturday night, as he went 3 for 4 with an RBI, and being a major part of the Phils four-run eighth inning rally.
This is Ruiz's first weekly award, as he is presently ranked second among NL catchers with eight doubles, and is third in batting average with a .296 average.
Congratulations on winning the award, Carlos.
All I can say is, WOW!!!
It has just been announced that Phils' catcher Carlos Ruiz has been tested positive for using Adderall, an amphetamine commonly used to help control attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), as it help the user stay focus. This is not a steroid, but it's use is banned by MLB. This is the second time that he has tested positive for using the stimulant, which will not lead to an automatic suspension the first time it is detected, as it would have if he had been using steroids, and will lead to him being suspended for 25 games, a suspension that will begin at the start of the 2013 season.
Ruiz, who has apologized for using the substance, and have said that he will take his punishment, was one of the few bright spots in the Phils' lousy 2012 season. During the season, in which he played in 114 games, Ruiz batted .325, hitting 121 for 372, with 32 doubles, 16 home runs and 68 RBIs, with a .394 on-base percentage, a .540 slugging percentage and a .935 on-base-plus-slugging percentage.
During the suspension, Erik Kratz will likely be the team's starting catcher. Kratz, who joined the club late in the season, appeared in 50 games, batting .248 with nine doubles, nine home runs and 26 RBIs. I hope you're ready to step up again, Erik.
Wow, just wow!!! 2012 can't end soon enough for me!!!
The Phils signed Kevin Fransden to a one-year $850,000 contract, avoiding arbitration.
Several days ago, the Phils signed infielder Kevin Fransden to a one-year contract worth $850,ooo, thus avoiding arbitration.
Frandsen, who had earlier in the season signed a minor league deal with the team, joined the main club around mid-season, after third baseman Placido Polanco went down with an injury. Frandsen would appear in 55 games, playing mostly third base, batting .338/.383/.451/.834 (66 for 195), hitting 10 doubles, three triples and two home runs, knocking in 14 RBIs while he scored 24 runs. He also had nine walks during his short season with the main club.
The Phils will probably used Frandsen in a platoon situation at third base with a returning Freddy Galvis, thanks to rather slim pickings among this year's crop of third base free agents.
The Phils now have only two other arbitration cases left to deal with, left hander Antonio Bastardo and outfielder Nate Schierholtz, which the team should be able to take care of before the start of the new year. This should leave the Phils able to concentrate on looking for a center fielder and a veteran relief pitcher to help out in a bullpen presently made up of mostly still young pitchers.
Jimmy Rollins wins his fourth Gold Glove Award.
Phils' shortstop Jimmy Rollins have just won his fourth Gold Glove Award. Jimmy, who have won previous gold gloves in 2007-09, with his win is now ranked third in franchise history with the most gold gloves won by a Phil, trailing only Mike Schmidt (10) and Garry Maddos (8).
During the season, Rollins, who continued to be an outstanding defensive player, only batted .250, with a .427 Slugging Percentage and a very low .316 On-Base Percentage (.743 OPS), as he went 158 for 632, including 33 doubles, 5 triples and 23 home runs, knocking in 68 runs, while scoring 102 times, as he appeared in 156 games. He also had 30 stolen bases, being caught only 5 times during the season.
Carlos Ruiz missed winning a gold glove as he was beaten out by the Cardinals' Yadier Molina.
Pat Burrell is to officially retire as a Phil in May.
Pat Burrell, who had played left field for the Phils from 2000-2008, and was a key member of the 2008 World Series Championship team, and the Phils have announced that he will officially retire as a Phil during the team's weekend series with the Red Sox, May 18-20, after first signing a one-day contract. Burrell, the team's no. 1 draft pick in 1998, would spend nine seasons with the ball club, playing in a total of 1306 games, with a batting average of .257 (1166 for 4535) with an OBP of .367 and an SLG of .485. As a Phil, among his 1166 hits were 253 doubles (14th), 14 triples and 251 home runs (4th) for a total of 518 extra-base hits (9th). He would also walk 785 times (5th). Burrell would knock in 827 RBIs (8th), while scoring 655 runs. Burrell's main claim to fame as a Phil would be him hitting a double in the bottom of the seventh inning of game five of the 2008 World Series, which would lead to the game winning run. Burrell would then become a member of the 2009-10 Blue Jays, before joining the Giants later in 2010, becoming a member of their 2010 World Series Championship team, and then a member of their 2011 squad, before being released because of an aching right foot late in the season, and then announcing his retirement after the 2011 season. During his twelve years in the Major Leagues, Burrell would appear in a grand total of 1640 games, mostly as a left fielder and a DH (Rays), accumulating a career batting average of .253 (1393 for 5503), with an OBP of .361 and an SLG of .472 for an OPS of .834. He would have a total of 299 doubles, 16 triples and 292 home runs for a total of 607 extra-base hits, while he would walk a total of 932 times. Burrell would bring in a total of 976 runs, while crossing the plate 767 times.
This just in: The Phils have just traded Wilson Valdez for Reds' relief pitcher Jeremy Horst.
The Phils have just announced that they have traded utility infielder Wilson Valdez to the Reds for left-handed relief pitcher Jeremy Horst.
Wilson Valdez, who had spent two seasons (2010-11) with the Phils, playing second base, shortstop and third base, as well as pitch a shutout inning in an extra-innings game (19), getting the win, played in 210 games for the Phils, batting .254 (154 for 606) with a .300 on-base percentage, as he hit 30 doubles, 7 triples and 5 HRs, while knocking in 65 RBIs. During last season, he batted .249 (68 for 273) as he appeared in 99 games, hitting 14 doubles, 4 triples and a home run, while knocking in 30 RBIs, while scoring 39 runs. Valdez, a career .243 hitter, has also played for the White Sox, the Mariners, the Padres, the Dodgers and the Mets from 2004-05, 2007-09, before joining the Phils.
Jeremy Horst, who the Phils are getting in return, is a 2007 Reds draft pitch, who made his major league debut last season. Coming out of the bullpen, he pitched in 12 games, compiling a record of 0-0 with a 2.93 ERA, as he pitched in 15.1 innings, giving up six runs, five of which were earned, as he gave up 18 hits. He also struck out nine players, while walking only six. He will come to spring training as a non-roster invitee. Horst, who is a left-hander, will likely be trying to become the late-innings left-handed specialist the Phils want to compliment Antonio Bastardo.
With the move, it is most likely that former Rule 5 pick, Michael Martinez, will be taking Valdez's place as the Phils' utility infielder. The less I'll say about that, the better I'll feel. Prove us all wrong, Mini-Mart!!!
Sorry to see you go, Wilson, and welcome to the club, Jeremy.
The Phils finally get the right handed bat that they have wanted all year: Say hello to Hunter Pence.
During the ballgame, but announced afterwards, the Phils announced that they have finally gotten their man. The Phils had finally completed a deal with the Astros, getting right handed outfielder Hunter Pence, while sending to Houston pitching prospects Jarred Cosart and Josh Zeid and first base prospect Jonathan Singleton, with a fourth player to be named later. Pence, who will most likely be playing in right field, is presently batting .309, with 11 home runs and 62 RBIs, along with a .356 on-base percentage and a .472 slugging percentage.
Pence, who is expected to be the right handed bat that the Phils have been looking for all year, especially to protect Ryan Howard by batting in the fifth spot, will be under the Phils' control for both the 2012 and 2013 seasons, as well as this year.
The Phils are expecting Pence to appear in time for tomorrow night's game, as he was pulled out of the Astros-Brewers game in Milwaukee in the fifth inning, saying goodbye to his teammates.
Welcome to the team, Hunter. I hope that you are what we have been looking for all season in the corner outfield, especially during the playoffs in October.
The Phils offense is off to a good start in 2011…
Coming out of spring training, everyone pondered how the Phils offense would do without Jayson Werth (now a member of the Nationals) and Chase Utley (knee problems). Well, after nine games, they seems to be doing pretty well.
After nine games, the Phils are among the National League leaders in several offensive categories. They lead the league in team batting average (.334), team slugging percentage (.484), team total bases (155), team hits (107), stolen base percentage (80%) and on-base plus slugging percentage (.865), while they are tied for first with the Reds for most RBIs (58). They are second in on-base percentage (.380), doubles (22), runs scored (59), and team extra-base hits (31). They are fourth in total at-bats (320). They also have the third fewest strike outs (56).
As is shown by the stats, although they are not hitting as many home runs (8) as they have in the past, they are still knocking in runs, as they are getting a lot of singles, with enough doubles added, and are using them to move men around the bases to score.
All but one of the regular eight are presently batting over .300, with Shane Victorino leading the team with a .417 batting average, which puts him in fifth place among batting leaders, thanks to his recent hot series against the Braves. Victorino is also batting .611/432, as he is batting 15 for 36 with 8 runs scored and with 8 RBIs. He has four extra-base hits (2 2BS, 1 3B, 1 HR), for 22 total bases, and has stolen 2 bases, being caught once.
Ryan Howard is next with a .361/.639/.390, as he has gone 13 for 36, scoring 7 runs, while knocking in 11 runs, leading the club, as he have has 6 extra-base hits (4 2Bs, 2 HRs), for 23 total bases.
Thanks to his hot series against the Braves, Carlos Ruiz is third with a .346/.538/.414, as he has gone 9 for 26, scoring 6 runs, as he knocked in 7, with 3 extra-base hits (2 2Bs, 1 HR), for 14 total bases.
Fourth among the starting eight is Placido Polanco with a .342/.447/.390, as he has batted 13 for 38, scoring 6 runs, while he had knocked in 8, with a total of 4 extra-base hits, all doubles, for 17 total bases.
Fifth is Wilson Valdez, who is playing second base as Utley recovers from his injury. Valdez has gone .333/.444/.357, hitting 9 for 27, scoring 5 times, while knocking in 5. He has 3 extra-bases hits, all doubles, for 12 total bases. He also has a stolen base.
Jimmy Rollins, in a contract year, is doing well in the third spot in the line-up, although slowing down in the Braves series, being no. six. He is batting .324/.405/.390, going 12 for 37, crossing the plate 6 times, while still waiting for his first RBI. He has 3 extra-base hits, all doubles, for 15 total bases. He has 3 stolen bases, leading the team.
Seventh is Ben Francisco, who is doing rather well as he handle the right field duties. He has gone .306/.528./375, batting 11 for 36, scoring 7 times, while knocking in 7. He has 4 extra-base hits (2 2Bs, 2 HRs), for 19 total bases. He also has a stolen base, and has been caught once.
Raul Ibanez is the last of the eight, as he has also cool down in the Braves series, after being hot against the Mets. He is presently hitting .257/.400/.350, as he has gone 9 for 35, with 9 runs scored, while he has knocked in 6. He has 3 extra-base hits (2 2Bs, 1 HR), for a total of 14 total bases. He has also stolen 1 base.
The rest of the team, including pitchers, have gone a collective 16 for 49, collecting one extra-base hit (1 HR), for 19 total bases. They have scored 5 times, while knocking in 6 RBIs.
Finally, unlike last year, the team has done very effectively pinch hitting, having ten hits, with 5 RBIs, with 4 of them coming on Ruiz's pinch hit grand-slam home run last saturday afternoon.
If the Phils can continue what they are doing right now, their starting pitching will be even more effective, since the offense will be handing them leads both at home and on the road.
Domonic Brown and Jonathan Singleton are among MLB.com's Top 50 Prospects.
Yesterday, MLB.com announced who they consider to be Major League Baseball's top 50 prospects. Among the fifty were two players in the Phillies' farm system: Dom Brown, who came in at number 4 and Jonathan Singleton, who came in at 30.
Dom Brown, who is expected to join the team during spring training, to serve as part of a platoon in right field with Ben Francisco, to replace the just departed Jayson Werth, spent part of 2010 playing the outfield for both Double-A Reading and Triple-A Lehigh Valley. He batted .327, with an on-base percentage of .391 and a .589 slugging percentage, in 389 at-bats, as he hit 22 2Bs, 4 3Bs, 20 HRs and 68 RBIs for the two farm teams, before joining the major league ballclub during the summer after Shane Victorino got hurt. With limited playing time, as he stay with the ballclub through the playoffs, he batted .210 with 3 2Bs, 2 HRs and 13 RBIs in 62 at-bats, showing at the same time both his potential and his rawness. The Phils sent him to the Dominican Winter League to give him the at-bats he did not get while riding the bench during the last two months of the regular season, but he was sent home after struggling at the plate. So, he will be out to prove himself during spring training, to prove that he deserves to be with the big league ballclub.
Jonathan Singleton, who landed at number 30, spent the year playing for Class-A Lakewood, playing first base, as he went .290/.393/.479, hitting 25 2Bs, 2 3Bs, 14 HRs and 77 RBIs. As he shows potential, Singleton is being converted into an outfielder, as the Phils last season signed Ryan Howard to a five-year, $125-million contracts, which will start in 2012, meaning that he likely will not be able to join the ballclub playing that position. If he is able to show that he can play the outfield, Singleton should have a much better chance getting into the big league, hopefully as a Phil.
Philadelphia Phillies – Awards: On-Based Percentage Champions.
In its 128-year history as a member of the National League, the Phillies have won twenty-one on-base percentage titles. Thirteen Phils have won the title, with five of them winning it more than once.
The first Phil to win the title was Hall of Famer Billy Hamilton, who did in it 1891 with a .453 percentage. He would win the second and third title to be won by a Phil player by winning it two years in a row, in 1893 and again in 1894, with on-base percentages of .490 and .521, respectively. Hall of Famer Ed Delahanty would become the second Phil to win the team's fourth title, the fourth in five years, by winning it in 1895 with an on-base percentage of .500. The next Phil to win the title would be Roy Thomas, who would win the Phil's fifth and sixth titles in 1902 and 1903, with marks of .414 and .453. The fourth Phil to win the title, the team's seventh, would be Sherry Magee, who would win it in 1910, with a .445 percentage. The fifth Phil to win the title would be Gavvy Cravath, who won the title in 1915, the year that the Phils won their first National League title and in 1916, with marks of .393 and .379. It would be fourteen years before another Phil would win the team's tenth title, which would be done by Lefty O'Doul in 1929 with a mark of .465. The seventh Phil to win the title would be Hall of Famer Chuck Klein, who would win the team's eleventh title in 1933, the year that he won the batting triple crown, by posting an on-base percentage of .422. The eighth Phil to win the title would be Dolph Camilli, who would win the title in 1937 with a .446 percentage. The next Phil to secure the title would be Hall of Famer Richie Ashburn, who would win the title in 1954, 1955 and 1958, with percentages of .441, .449 and .440. The tenth Phil to become the on-base percentage leader would be Dick Allen, who would win the title in 1967 with a .404 mark. Pete Rose would become the eleventh Phil to win it, winning the team's seventeenth title in 1979 with a .418 mark. The twelfth Phil to win the title would be Hall of Famer Mike Schmidt, who would it in the strike-shortened year of 1981, 1982 and 1983 with marks of .435, .403 and .399. The thirteenth, and at the moment last, Phil to win the title would be Lenny Dykstra, who won the team's twenty-first title in 1990 with a .418 mark. No Phil has won the title since then.
Of the twenty-one titles won by the Phils, eleven of them, or almost half of them, have been won by Hall of Famers, with Billy Hamilton, Richie Ashburn and Mike Schmidt each winning three titles, while Ed Delahanty and Chick Klein would win the other two titles. Roy Thomas and Gavvy Cravath, other than the three Hall of Famers, have won more than one title, with each man winning two titles. The Phil with the highest on-base percentage when he won the title was Hamilton with his .521 mark in 1894, while the Phil with the lowest percentage was Cravath with his .379 mark in 1916. Phils have won the title four times in the 19th Century, seventeen times in the 20th, and so far have not won it in the 21st Century.
Who will be the next Phil to win the title? I have really no idea.


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4:15 p.m. Tuesday: Working on WLA SiteMarch 30th, 2010 by Celeste Fremon
There may be intermittent weirdness on the site for the next couple of hours while maintenance and fixes are in progress.
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I finally got around to buying some #14 O-Rings to see if they would really increase compression and the results were much better than I was expecting. To test it I put my finger on the air nozzle of the Cylinder Head then then pushed doen on the Piston/Piston Head. With the stock O-Ring it would slowly go down and you could hear a little air excaping but with the new O-Ring I can't get it to budge. If I push as hard as I can the Cylinder Head ends popping off.
Overall I would say everyone with a clone gun or anyone with compressions issues should give some $14 O-Rings a try.
I got a 10 pack at Home Depot for under $3 so you really have nothing to loose.


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Pan Fried Paprika, Garlic and Lemon Dijon Chicken Breasts
Total Time
Prep 45 mins
Cook 12 hrs
Stunningly easy but really impressive recipe! Simply marinade the chicken breasts in the sauce & pan fry them for an elegant but simple supper! Serve with rice, pasta or a medley of fresh seasonal vegetables with steamed new potatoes.This is one of my "fail safe" recipes - it is also brilliant on the Barbeque or oven baked! Also great with roasted Cherry Tomatoes. You can also use lean pork chops for this recipe.
Ingredients Nutrition
- 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons French Dijon mustard
- 6 garlic cloves, peeled & crushed
- 2 lemons, juice and rind of, unwaxed grated
- 2 -4 teaspoons smoked paprika
- sea salt
- fresh ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 tablespoons creme fraiche or 4 tablespoons sour cream
- 1 bunch cherry tomatoes, on the vine pre cooked by roasting them in a very hot oven until charred & just holding their shape
- Grate the lemons and then squeeze them to extract the juice.
- Mix the lemon rind, juice, mustard, crushed garlic, salt, pepper & smoke paprika together until well blended.
- Coat the chicken breasts with the sauce - or even better, place ALL the ingredients including the chicken into a Zip Lock bag.
- Can be put in the fridge for up to 24 hours until needed OR can be frozen at this stage.
- If pan frying - heat the olive oil gently and add the chicken breasts.
- Cook on a high heat until they are browned and sealed - then cook gently for up to 20 minutes until juices run clear when pierced.
- At this stage you can add the optional creme fraiche or sour cream for a creamier sauce.
- The oven roasted cherry tomatoes can also be added to the pan to reheat them slightly.
- Sprinkle with some more smoked paprika before serving & fresh parsley. Garnish with a lemon wedge if required.
- Serve with fresh seasonal vegetables, steamed potatoes or rice & pasta.
- OVEN BAKED VERSION: Preheat oven to 200 C or 400 F; coat the oven proof pan with the olive oil and heat it up slightly beforehand.
- Place chicken breasts with all the sauce into the pan.
- Turn over once during cooking which should take 30 to 45 minutes.
- Add creme fraiche at this stage if using and scrape all the sauce from around the edges into the creamy sauce.
- Cook for a further 2-5 minutes.
- Serve as for pan-fried version.
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This was amazing! I made this recipe with Tilapia instead of chicken, added about a 1/4 cp of whole wheat flour to the mix, roasted veggies & whole wheat rotini pasta as a side & everyone loved it. To have my family love the fish is a major accomplishment, so 2 thumbs up for sure!
This is a very flavorful and delicious dish. I scaled it back to two servings and it turned out well. I used the sour cream option and served the chicken along with buttermilk mashed potatoes and a salad.
Made this for dinner tonight ....Loved it...Great flavor and WW friendly....I served it on a bed of spinach with roasted tomatoes and baked red potatoes on the side...will make again no question..I marinated only 30 minutes and it was awesome...thanks for sharing !!!


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I have the following problem:
I have 2 3x3 matrices, on called M and the other N^-1 (this one has a few unknown numbers, k). I am asked to find the following:
(MN)^-1. Now we have NOT learned how to do the inverse of 3x3 matrices yet, so there must be some other way of solving this...but how?
(3 0 8
0 2 0
1 0 4)
and N^-1=
(1 -2 3
3 k 0
2 4 k)
Please help...
The only problem is that this question is one our teacher has given us, meaning we SHOULD be able to solve it...without a calculator. And I'm actually not supposed to use the formula you said either...(just realised the question states this)
Isn't there some way I could do that?
HGello, Helena!
If that's true, we can still solve it.Given: .
Now we have NOT learned how to do the inverse of 3x3 matrices yet, . (Really?)
so there must be some other way of solving this ... but how?
We know: . . . . and we need
We can find it the old-fashioned way . . .
Let: .
Then: .
Hence: .
And we have a system of equations: .
. . which we can solve: .
And we have: .
Got it?


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Israeli shop owners play backgammon in the Betzalel market in central Tel Aviv on Friday. A Bloomberg survey this week said the Israeli shekel was the strongest of 31 major currencies tracked over the last six months.
TEL AVIV, Israel -- Boosted by newly discovered natural resources, Israel is surging ahead economically – a success that is pushing the issue of the country's $3 billion in annual aid from the United States onto the agenda.
The country made its first intervention in the foreign currency market in almost two years Tuesday, buying $100 million to peg back the growing strength of its shekel.
A Bloomberg survey this week said the shekel was the strongest of 31 major currencies tracked over the last six months.
Last week, Israel passed another milestone, a potential gamechanger for its economy. Gas began to flow from gas fields off the coast. By 2015 Israel is expected to be fully energy independent, and may be a net exporter.
And there's more good news: In this water-challenged region, Israel is well on the way to water independence. Its water desalination industry supplies up to 40 percent of the country's demand for water, and another 40 percent comes from recycled water from domestic and commercial consumption. Israel reuses its water two to three times.
The boom may give a louder voice to calls for a reduction to the $3 billion worth of financial assistance Israel receives from the U.S. each year – especially in the Washington, where budget battles continue.
U.S. campaign groups such as Stop The Blank Check and the Council for the National Interest have long campaigned for the aid program to end, but Republican Sen. Rand Paul recently joined the debate by saying the U.S. could no longer afford to keep borrowing money and then handing it out to others.
"It will be harder to be a friend of Israel if we are out of money. It will be harder to defend Israel if we destroy our country in the process," Paul told the Jerusalem Institute for Market Studies, an Israeli think tank, in January.
'A political football'
That view is echoed by some in Israel, such as Naftali Bennett, a software tycoon and leader of the right-wing Jewish Home political party, who during the recent election campaign said the country needed to free itself from U.S. assistance.
"Our situation today is very different from what it was 20 and 30 years ago. Israel is much stronger, much wealthier, and we need to be independent," he said.
Michael Koplow, program director of the Israel Institute, a Washington think tank, said: "Foreign aid is always a political football – even more so when it comes to Israel. There is no doubt American attention is focused on its own finances."
However, he noted that 74 percent of the U.S. aid, which is meant for military and defense equipment, has to be spent with U.S. companies.
"Given that Israel is a reliable military spender, you would have to think the defense lobby is going to make sure this aid continues," Koplow said.
Even those hostile to the aid think it unlikely that Israel's prosperity will prompt a change.
"The money doesn't help alleviate poverty in Israel now, so there is no reason why lack of poverty there would cause it to end," said Robert Naiman, director of Just Foreign Policy.
Yossi Mekelberg, associate fellow of the Middle East and North Africa Program at the U.K.'s Chatham House think tank, said: "It would be a matter of national pride to be economically successful and independent, but providing financial support also gives some leverage with Israel."
And Israel still has economic problems. Unemployment is relatively low at 6.3 per cent, but the gap between rich and poor is one of the highest of all developed countries, according to the OECD.
"I don't think a natural gas boom is going to do much to change that," observed Koplow.
That disparity swept Yair Lapid, an inexperienced but popular new politician, into the finance ministry earlier this year as part of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's ruling coalition. Most of his support came from the disillusioned middle class whose summer of protests in 2011 changed the country's priorities from political to social issues.
Now Lapid, 49, has to make good on his election challenge, "Where's the Money?"
Newspapers on Wednesday reported that Lapid had clashed with officials in his department who proposed increases to tuition fees for university students. Lapid responded on his Facebook page that "if students have to pay more I'll go home and demonstrate against myself."
And as the government searches for budgets to cut and taxes to raise, newspapers are full of reports that Israel's richest man, Idan Ofer, has decided to relocate to London in order to avoid paying more taxes – a motive his associates deny.
He has become a juicy target for critics who have long claimed that the country's handful of tycoons have been milking the country dry, leaving the poor to foot the bill.
The gap between rich and poor, and how strange this is for Israelis brought up on the kibbutz ethos of "we're all equal," was well illustrated by the proverbial taxi driver who told a reporter, "Israel has changed. We all used to wear sandals. If you were rich, you wore better sandals."
NBC News' Alastair Jamieson and Becky Bratu contributed to this report.
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Reds (13-13) at Pirates (12-15)
1:35 PM EST–PNC Park, Pittsburgh
TV: ROOT Sports
The Pirates have a chance to take a series from a division rival for the first time this year in today's rubber match, which begins at 1:35 against the Reds.
Andrew McCutchen is out of the lineup again this afternoon.
Today's starters:
Mat Latos (1-2, 5.97) vs. Charlie Morton (1-2, 4.22)
The Reds traded for Latos over the offseason to boost their rotation, but so far he has struggled. Still, he's a proven pitcher that will more than likely turn things around…let's hope that doesn't start today.
Morton is coming off a bad start, but the good news is that he's facing the Reds today. Morton absolutely OWNED the Reds last year–in four starts, he was 3-0 with an 0.93 ERA, a 0.931 WHIP, two complete games, and one shutout against them. Let's hope that dominance continues this year.


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I am a heterosexual female who has always been extremely careful about sex and whom I sleep with. I get tested every year, and use condoms with everyone. However, I have been going through alot emotionally lately and I made the BIGGEST mistake of my life this past Friday. I was extremely drunk, met a reallly nice and cute guy at the bar. We hung out for hours then stupid me went back to his hotel room with him. He has just moved here from Seattle,WA. He says he is in the army and was in the Navy but is now working at the army fort here in town. ANyway, he told me he was tested two weeks ago by the army, and that he was neg. I was tested in March and I am neg.We started off using condoms but I was so drunk I dont remember when we decided not to use them anymore. He never ejaculated in me however I cant forgive myself for sleeping with a TOTAL stranger and I dont where he has been and I really just hate myself for it. We had vaginal intercourse 4 times, twice with a condom and twice without. I am soo scared and upset that I have to wait 13 weeks to get a test. I beleived him when he said he got tested two weeks because he really seemed like a nice guy and I have dated people before that work at the Army Depot and they do have to get their blood tested. I am just scare. What can I do until the 13 weeks are here, can I get tested for other STDS now and if I have a test at 4 weeks will that ease my mind???? Also, what are the chances of me contracting HIV from this act assuming he is positive?? Thanks so much
hune,You would be best off waiting ten days to two weeks to test for the other STIs (except syphilis, which shares a three month window with hiv) unless you happen to get an unusual discharge in the meantime. If you do get an unusual discharge, get a full STI panel straightaway.You have had a risk and you do need to test - but wait until at least six weeks as the vast majority of people who have actually been infected will seroconvert and test positive by six weeks. Four weeks is a little too early. A negative at six weeks MUST be confirmed at the 12-13 week point - but would be an excellent indication of your true status. There's no way to put a percentage on your chances of becoming infected if he is indeed positive. Not every receptive exposure results in infection, but many do. You need to stop being so hard on yourself. We all make mistakes. It sounds as though you are normally very careful and that is to be commended. Beating yourself up over this is only going to make you feel crappy - which in turn might lead you to believe you are becoming physically ill and you don't want or need that right now. Try to stay productively busy while you wait for the appropriate time to test. Do NOT symptom hunt on the internet either. Symptoms that you read and worry about have a way of manifesting themselves, so be warned. Symptoms or the lack of symptoms means nothing when it comes to hiv infection anyway, so don't bother looking for them. Hang in there.Ann
Thanks Ann. I am trying to accept what I have done, and I have to accept the consequences which may come out of this situation. I am making an appt to test at 6 weeks. I have to go and get the Morning after pill today at 2:30 so I will make the appt then. Thanks for all of your help.
OH I wanted to ask you can my doctor give me AZT drugs right now to prevent possible infection. I read somewhere that if you start therapy within 72 hours of possible exposure then you might can stop the spread of the virus in your body. THanks
hune,What you are talking about is PEP and I just posted some links to PEP information today in this thread. (Please do not post in that forum yourself, it's only for positive people) PEP is normally only given after unprotected intercourse with a KNOWN positive person. It lasts for a month and there are serious side-effects associated with this treatment. It's not to be taken lightly. All things considered, I don't think it is warranted in your case. You'll have to speak to a doctor about it - but if your incident happened on Friday, it's getting bit late for you anyway. Ann
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avast! sports fans around the world want to know: Will the world's most popular free antivirus program make it to Super Bowl XLV?
Yes, it would be a long shot. But I'm betting that if avast! shows up at the number one event for American football, it will be instantly recognized by thousands of supporters.
Recent months have showed avast! steadily moving up the sporting ranks, getting a foothold in a variety of arenas. If avast! can handle NBA basketball and professional wrestling, - it can handle professional (American) football.
Last week, avast! showed up at the NBA Washington Wizards-Milwaukee Bucks game. Dan Steinberg, the Washington Post's sports blogger caught the announcement and posted it. Sure enough, he soon had over ten viewers confirming, that was an "avast! virus database has been updated". And, the game announcers were quick too, turning off the news before the entire avast! update news had been completed.
In November, the avast! update was one of the highlights to the match between A.J. and Nikki Bella, two professional women wrestlers, during their bout at the UK's Manchester Arena. Fans were able to hear the complete message from avast! – along with some comments by the announcers.
What are the odds that avast! will show up at Super Bowl XLV in Arlington, Texas? I would say better than 1:1, but it would most likely be a stealth appearance.
Avast! now has around 120 million live users, computers that have gotten a virus database update within the past 30 days. That is a fair chunk of the world's PCs. Within the United States, AVAST Software is the number one antivirus vendor. That is according to a December 2010 release from OPSWAT, a US-based software management firm.
That means that there is a high probability that at least one computer in the announcers' booth will have avast! antivirus software.
And now, get ready for the bad news. It is quite easy, a one-click operation, to turn on the Silent Gaming function in avast!. Users can even decide select what alerts they want to hear, choosing perhaps a virus alert but not the routine update announcements.
The top football analysts should be able to figure this out. So, avast! will likely be at the Super Bowl, but it will just be silently running a defensive pattern on announcers' computers, keeping them from getting sacked by a sneak malware attack.
We just will never hear about it. But with 100,000 fans in the stadium and maybe another 150 million watching on TV, we are certainly hoping for a vocal appearance.


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Miranda Hengy, an Onekama, MI junior Honors student majoring in Biology has been nominated by CMU to compete for a 2016 Goldwater Scholarship.
During her freshman year, Hengy began working in Dr. Deric Learman's environmental microbiology lab and she had the opportunity to participate in a variety of research projects. She initially worked on a project that examined the response of a particular species of bacteria to oxidative stress. She continues to volunteer and research under the guidance of Dr. Learman. Hengy states, "To me, the most important outcomes of my volunteer work within the Learman lab are the variety of research skills I have acquired."
In summer 2014, Hengy participated in a Research Experience for Undergraduates program where she spent ten weeks at CMU's Biological Station on Beaver Island. She studied the microbial communities present in lake water, monitoring how they evolved over the course of the summer in response to lake stratification. Hengy credits this experience as the defining moment that sealed her desire to pursue a career in research. She has presented her findings at the Michigan Environmental Laboratory Association Scholarship Reception in Lansing, MI, at the Institute for Great Lakes Research Student Symposium in Mt. Pleasant, MI, and at the Michigan state capitol building in Lansing, MI.
In addition to being an undergraduate research volunteer, Hengy is involved in several professional development activities. She is an active member of the CMU Pre-Vet club, the Wildlife Society, and the Humane Animal Treatment Society. She has also participated in leadership conferences such as "LeaderShape" and "Connections." Finally, Hengy takes great pride in her role as a peer mentor for the Science and Technology Residential College.
After completing her bachelor's degree, Hengy plans to earn a Ph.D./DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine), focusing on the relationships between microorganisms and animals. She views her passion for research as an opportunity to "contribute knowledge that will help keep animals healthy."
Kristopher Kieft, a Rothbury, MI junior Honors student majoring in Biology has been nominated by CMU to compete for a 2016 Goldwater Scholarship.
In 2013, Kieft began participating in research under the guidance of Dr. Michael Conway who studies emergent viruses, specifically looking at Dengue Fever and related viruses. This particular work focuses on identifying the limitations of an insect virus to infect vertebrates and how pathogenic viruses evade the innate immune system in vertebrates. Kieft has presented his research twice at CMU's Student Research and Creative Endeavors Exhibition (SRCEE), the Honors SRCEE, and has co-authored several articles that have been submitted to professional academic journals. He continues to conduct research with Dr. Conway, stating that his involvement within this lab "has significantly motivated [him] to pursue a career in research."
In addition to research, Kieft is also involved in many extracurricular activities related to his interests. He is a Biology Department tutor, Campus Grow participant, and a member of the Honor Program Philanthropic Society, among others. In summer 2015, Kieft was the recipient of the Undergraduate Summer Scholars Program award which enabled him to spend the summer at CMU in an intensive independent research experience. This high degree of responsibility gave him the opportunity "to experience a new outlook on research."
After completing his bachelor's degree, Kieft plans to pursue a Ph.D. in Virology, preparing himself for a career in academia or within a government facility conducting research on pathogenic viruses. Kieft's passion for research will be a guiding force as he pursues his career: "My years in the lab have shaped my desire to conduct research end I cannot imagine a career in anything else."
Brent Piligian, a Plymouth, MI junior majoring in Biomedical Science and Neuroscience has been nominated by CMU to compete for a 2016 Goldwater Scholarship.
In 2014, Piligian began participating in research under the guidance of Dr. Benjamin Swarts, and has since been involved in many research projects. Piligian is currently working on independent research to develop a new method for the fast, cost effective, and high yield production of 14C trehalose using the enzyme trehalose synthase from Thermoproteus tenax. Other research projects have focused on developing new methods for facilitating the study of interactions between cell surface biomolecules in living systems, having implications for potential new avenues toward combating Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the causative agent of the disease tuberculosis. He has co-authored two research manuscripts and has presented findings at an American Chemical Society conference in Saginaw, MI, and also at the West Michigan Regional Undergraduate Research Conference in Grand Rapids, MI. These experiences have allowed him to "better understand how [he] can use what [he has] learned in the classroom to fuel future scientific discovery."
In addition to participating in research, Piligian is involved in many pre-professional development activities. At CMU, he has been the President of the Health Professions Residential College and Pre-Medicine & Osteopathic Society, a tutor for student athletes, and an HPS 101 Teaching Assistant. He has also attended numerous leadership development programs such as LeaderShape and the CMU Leadership Institute's Ignite Leadership.
After completing his bachelor's degree, Piligian plans to pursue a M.D./Ph. D. in Chemical and Molecular Biology, and conduct biomedical research with a focus on diseases of the musculoskeletal system. His ultimate goal is to work in an academic hospital and teach in a university setting. An intensive summer research experience in 2015 strengthened Piligian's passion for medical discovery, "I started to realize the crucial impact that research can have on not only me, but society."
National Screening Committees for the Institute of International Education (IIE) announced recently that three CMU students, Taylor Ackerman, Paige Rogers, and Alyssa Shepard, have been selected as semi-finalists for prestigious 2016-17 Fulbright U.S. Student Program grants. Their applications have been forwarded to the appropriate supervising agencies abroad for the next stage of the competition.
Ackerman, a senior Honors student from Charlevoix, MI, is competing for a Fulbright grant to study International Relations at Leiden University in the Netherlands; Rogers, a senior Honors student from Traverse City, MI, is competing for a English Teaching Assistant grant to France; and Shepard, a senior Honors student from Holland, MI, is competing for a grant to study Cancer Cell and Molecular Biology at the University of Leicester in the United Kingdom.
Being selected as a semi-finalist at the national level is an honor in itself. These students now move to the next stage of the selection process at the international level. Finalists will be announced this spring.
Two other students, Joel Maki and Kelsey Mankel, applied for Fulbright Canada STEM grants in the current competition cycle. The Fulbright Canada grant competition uses a separate selection process. Semi-finalists for Fulbright Canada STEM grants will be announced in early February.
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Taylor Ackerman, a senior, Honors student, from Charlevoix, is planning a career as a refugee and human rights lawyer.
If awarded a Fulbright Grant, Ackerman will complete advanced study at the University of Leiden in the Netherlands, a university renowned for its contributions in international law and international relations.
Moreover, studying at the University of Leiden will give Ackerman access to additional professional experience at the International Criminal Court in the Hague.
"For an international relations student and aspiring human rights and refugee lawyer, the Hague's culture of human rights education and discussion of international law is incomparably enriching," Ackerman said.
Ackerman has had the opportunity to engage in several international experiences – she has lived in Germany, Singapore, and Korea, and studied abroad three times in the Hague, Netherlands - from which she has developed an understanding of human rights issues.
After studying in the Hague, Ackerman made it her mission to bring human rights awareness to Central Michigan University. Ackerman is the president, founder, and activism chair of Amnesty International at CMU. She has held positions on the International Criminal Court Student Network, is the vice president of Students Against slavery, and has held leadership positions in a number of other international relations and human rights related organizations.
Upon completing her masters degree in international relations, Ackerman aims to pursue a career in human rights law.
Joel Maki, a senior, Honors student, from Hancock, became especially interested in microbiology while studying abroad. While at a livestock-filled market, Maki realized that this environment - full of freshly butchered pigs and squawking chickens - was exactly the type of place where SARS and avian flu originate.
Since then, Maki has been passionate about microbiology research. He hopes to continue his study at one of the leading universities involved in the Fulbright Canada STEM award program.
If he receives the award, Maki would receive funding to complete a doctorate at a top-tier Canadian university while also conducting research in the field of virology.
Maki has been preparing for graduate level training by participating in undergraduate research under the guidance of Dr. Elizabeth Alm. Dr. Alm's lab, in conjunction with Montana State University, is trying to determine if the presence of "cryptic clades" is compromising the usage of E. coli as a fecal indicator bacterium in freshwater environments (like beach sand).
"The Fulbright Canada STEM award scholarship will provide me with a chance to continue my education at one of the top universities in the world on route to a career in microbiological research," Maki said.
After completing his graduate degree in Canada, Maki hopes to seek employment at either the Center for Disease Control or the World Health Organization, where he would conduct research on "newly-emergent zoonotic diseases."
Kelsey Mankel, a Lowell senior, Honors student, has been captivated by the world of music for the past eleven years. Her interest in neuroscience is more recent, but has allowed her to connect her passions for music and science. If awarded a Fulbright Canada STEM Award, Mankel aims to study auditory cognitive neuroscience, or music's impact on the brain, at a graduate program in Canada.
Mankel's interest in music began when she first learned to play the oboe. Still, Mankel craved to further her study of the sciences in college. "I believed I had to choose between music and sciences to be successful," Mankel said.
She was delighted when she read about auditory cognitive neuroscience, and her study of music, neuroscience, and psychology at Central Michigan University, as well as her pre-professional activities, will help prepare her for graduate level training. She has been involved in the Brain Research and Integrative Neuroscience lab, shadowed local therapists practicing music therapy, and under the guidance of Professor Jennifer Kitchen, she is currently expanding previous research on the effects of musical training on spatial representation.
A Fulbright Canada STEM grant, will provide Mankel the opportunity to pursue a doctorate of neuroscience at McGill University in Montreal, which supports the International Laboratory for Brain, Music and Sound Research. Using advanced neuroscience imaging technology provided by the lab, Mankel hopes to compare the brains of musicians' and non-musicians' along a variety of dimensions.
Mankel is excited about the prospect of delving deeper into research combining her interests, "Neuroscience is a way to understand the world from an objective perspective," she said. "Music is a way to understand the world from a human perspective."
Paige Rogers, a senior, Honors student, from Traverse City, hopes to enhance her preparation for a career in education through an English Teaching Assistantship in France.
Rogers, a French-secondary education major, is a natural representative of the Fulbright mission to increase cultural exchange between the U.S. and other countries. Through the English Teaching Assistantship, Rogers would be able to introduce French students to American traditions, meanwhile gaining a more complete understanding of France and its people which she can bring back to her classroom in the U.S.
In the fall of 2013, Rogers spent a semester studying at the Catholic University of the West in Angers, France. "That semester was not only a huge turning point in my language skills as a French speaker, but an affirmation of my love for the culture and the history of this country," Rogers said.
Rogers has been active in academic and extracurricular activities throughout her time at CMU. She has mentored college freshmen, conducted math review sessions, and has spent much of her college career as a French tutor. In addition, she has been an assistant swim coach at the Mount Pleasant Swim club, has been involved in French Club, was a Leadership Camp Facilitator, served on the Student Budget Allocations Committee, and was on the academic senate for the Professional Education Curriculum Committee.
After completing her English Teaching Assistantship, Rogers hopes to continue her teaching career in Michigan. Her goal is to bridge the cultural gap between classrooms in France and the United States, using teaching connections she hopes to develop in France to establish international classroom relationships.
If awarded a Fulbright grant, Shepard will pursue a graduate degree at the University of Leicester in the United Kingdom. Studying at one of the premiere cancer research universities is just one of her goals for the Fulbright grant. She also hopes to help foster research partnerships between the United States and the UK.
The University of Leicester is sponsored by Cancer Research United Kingdom, or CRUK. Through the CRUK initiative, Shepard plans on pursuing research in breast cancer detection. She also hopes to get involved in a program called REACH, which encourages young people to pursue higher education in the U.K.
This would not be Shepard's first time in the U.K. She enrolled in a Harry Potter literature course in spring 2015, traveling from Edinburgh, Scotland, through Durham, Oxford, and then London, England. She also spent four weeks in Scotland studying at the University of Stirling.
Shepard has also been actively involved in undergraduate research, and related pre-professional activities. She has been participating in research at CMU under the guidance of Dr. Michelle Steinhelb, and last summer she contributed to Lorenzo Sempere's research at the Van Andel Research Institute in Grand Rapids.
"Having the opportunity to return to the U.K. for graduate study, under a highly specific cancer focused program, would enable me to continue integrating myself into the culture, learn more about the people, and therefore, become an effective ambassador between the U.S. and the U.K.," Shepard said.
Ackerman, who is majoring in political science, aims to become a human rights and refugee lawyer. If she is a Marshall Scholarship recipient, Ackerman intends to enroll in Refugee and Forced Migration Studies and Human Rights Studies at the University of Oxford and the University of Essex, respectively.
"I would like to use law to protect the human rights of vulnerable populations, such as refugees and other forced migrants," Ackerman said. "I would also be eager to work in the Victims Unit of the International Criminal Court, or to work in transitional justice processes with a focus on the survivors of human rights violations and atrocities."
With years of international experience under her belt – she has lived in Germany, Singapore, and Korea, and studied abroad three times in the Hague, Netherlands - Ackerman has developed an understanding of issues concerning human rights.
Upon returning to Central Michigan University, Ackerman saw a need to improve the rights of refugees through human rights activism, but found no existing student organizations. In turn, Ackerman is the president and founder of the CMU Chapter of Amnesty International, and is the former Activism and Awareness Chair. She serves as the vice president of Students Against Slavery, and the vice president, former secretary, and former Student Government Association Representative of the International Criminal Court Student Network at CMU. Ackerman is also a senator in the Student Government Association, the secretary of the Society of United Nations, a Sexual Aggression Peer Advocate, and the law school preparation chair of Phi Alpha Delta.
Alyssa Shepard: Biochemistry
Oxford is regarded as a top university in scientific inquiry and research, and it is one of the 13 locations supported by Cancer Research UK (CRUK), the largest independent cancer research charity worldwide. Knowing that cancer research benefits from cooperation between laboratories, one of Shepard's career goals is to establish important connections between researchers in the United States and the United Kingdom.
If named a Marshall Scholar, it will not be Shepard's first time across the pond. She studied abroad at the University of Stirling in Scotland in the summer of 2014, and in the U.K. during the spring of 2015, traveling from Edinburgh to Scotland and concluding in London.
Shepard has been active in both research and leadership. At CMU, she has been working with Dr. Michelle Steinhilb, studying Alzheimer's disease. In the summer of 2015, Shepard worked as a cancer research intern at the Van Andel Research Institute. Shepard is the Editor-in-chief at the Honors Platform, a student-run academic journal. She is currently the president of two organizations, the Honors Program Philanthropic Society, and the CMU chapter of the American Chemical Society. In addition, Shepard is a peer advisor for the Office of Study Abroad, and a volunteer for Great Explorations in Math and Science, a weekend program involving elementary school students.
After completing a doctorate, Shepard plans to complete a post-doctoral position in the United States, conducting research at an institution that does not already have an established relationship with a U.K. university. In this way, Shepard hopes to bridge that gap and create international research collaborations, furthering the body of knowledge surrounding cancer research.
Though she is interested in social issues such as gender-based violence, women's rights and juvenile justice, Friberg has focused on human trafficking legislation, specifically sex trafficking of women and minors in the United States. Her interest began during her senior year in high school when she read a book about human trafficking, "Crime So Monstrous: Face-to-Face with Modern-Day Slavery." Learning about the horrendous realities of human trafficking, Friberg made it her mission to not only learn more information but to also become an advocate for survivors. She hopes to see sex trafficking addressed in the United States in three key ways: 1) Introducing harsher sentencing and modifying prosecution processes for perpetrators, which will be her main focus; 2) Increasing services available to survivors; and 3) Strengthening prevention strategies and programs.
Friberg has engaged in numerous opportunities that allow her to grow within her field of study. She began as a volunteer at the Women's Aid Service, Inc. but she is now employed as a shelter advocate. In this position, she not only works as an advocate for domestic violence and sexual assault awareness, but she also directly supports clients. Her involvement with the Women's Aid Service, Inc. has had a profound impact on her life as she states, "it has changed my life…I honestly cannot express on paper the love that I have for working with these women and their children." Friberg has also volunteered with the Manasseh Project, a Sex Trafficking Trauma Recovery Center. In addition she has participated in several service trips to Durango, Mexico and Nassau, Bahamas and she will be volunteering in Phnom Penh, Cambodia this coming summer.
Friberg has been active in many student organizations including the World Changers Student Organization. She is also President of the International Outreach Student Ministry Team with His House Christian Church and Membership Director of the Student Social Work Association. Currently, she is organizing a registered student organization focused on Anti-Human Trafficking awareness and advocacy which she plans to start in the fall of 2015. Friberg has also been a research assistant in the Social Department and Center of Applied Research and Rural Studies for the past two years, addressing issues relevant to local governments and non-profit organizations in central and northern Michigan.
Upon graduation from CMU, she plans to pursue a Juris Doctorate and Masters of Social Work program in pursuit of Public interest law. She specifically hopes to attend a program that has a center of clinic for human trafficking, global justice or human rights.
The Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Program was established by Congress in 1986 to honor Senator Barry Goldwater, who served for 56 years as a soldier and U.S. senator. Scholarships are awarded each year to 300 college sophomores and juniors committed to pursuing research careers in mathematics, engineering, or the natural sciences.
Rachel Domagalski, a Clarkston, MI junior Honors student majoring in Mathematics with a pure Mathematics concentration has been nominated by CMU to compete for a 2015 Goldwater Scholarship. Domagalski is in the Accelerated Masters of Arts in Mathematics program at Central Michigan University, completing a bachelor's degree in May 2016 and a master's degree in May 2017.
During summer 2014, Domagalski participated in a Research Experience for Undergraduates program at Central Michigan University where she spent eight weeks studying Finite Frame Theory under the guidance of Dr. Yeonhyang Kim and Dr. Sivaram Narayan. She presented this research at the Joint Mathematics Meetings in San Antonio, Texas in January 2015. She also presented her findings at the Nebraska Conference for Undergraduate Women in Mathematics in Lincoln, Nebraska in January 2015. She continues to work as a research assistant for Dr. Narayan.
Her current research project examines a type of frame called a tight frame. In mathematics, a frame can be defined as a spanning set which can be redundant and are often used to lessen the effect of losses in signal transmission. To analyze these frames, they used factor posets, with the ultimate purpose being an analysis of necessary and sufficient conditions for a poset to be a factor poset. Domagalski states she is grateful for the opportunities she has had to conduct research "in a mathematics field of my interest under the guidance of experienced mathematicians."
In addition to conducting research, Domagalski is involved in several professional development activities. She assists with grading for Calculus I and Calculus III classes, and was a Supplemental Instruction Leader for pre-calculus in spring 2014. She is also the treasurer a mathematics honors fraternity, Kappa Mu Epsilon.
Domagalski is motivated to pursue a career in this field by her passion for math and problem solving. She states that, "Mathematical research intrigued me because it offered the opportunity to make a difference in the world while doing what I love." Upon completion of her Master's degree, Domagalski plans to continue her studies in a Ph.D. program specializing in Number Theory of Algebra. Ultimately she plans to teach and conduct research in mathematics in a university setting.
Alyssa Shepard, a Holland, MI junior Honors student double-majoring in Biochemistry and Music has been nominated by CMU to compete for a 2015 Goldwater Scholarship.
Shepard is currently conducting research examining the intracellular breakdown of toxic tau fragments present with Alzheimer's disease under the guidance of Dr. Michelle Steinhilb. Shepard recently presented her work at the Van Andel Research Institute West Michigan Regional Undergraduate Science Research Conference (2014) and the Honors Program Research and Creative Endeavor Exhibition (2014).
In the summer of 2014, Shepard received a Central Michigan University Summer Scholars Grants, one of only ten awarded yearly, to continue conducting research during the summer of 2014. She was also awarded an Undergraduate Research and Creative Endeavors Grant to help fund her research. In addition to conducting research, Shepard is involved in a number of professional development activities. She is the Vice President of Central Michigan University's chapter of the American Chemical Society and a tutor in the chemistry department.
Her interest in research started at a young age when her mother was diagnosed with cancer. She said that while her mother can now call herself a survivor, the experience influenced Shepard's career goals. She has "always dreamed of dedicating my life to cancer research, so that I may help other families avoid having a loved one have to fight this disease." She also intends to pursue certification in a translational medicine program, combining laboratory research with clinical applications – such as treatment clinical trials – to provide cutting-edge care to patients.
After completing her bachelor's degree, Shepard plans to earn a Ph.D. in Biochemistry to prepare herself for a career in cancer research or a related field. She describes her current Alzheimer's research as a means to, "prepare me for a future career in cancer research, as both are currently incurable diseases that involve intense study of proteins."
In addition to her early exposure to Ukrainian culture, she has had three significant experiences abroad that have helped prepare her for undertaking the responsitibilities associated with a Fulbright award should she be chosed to receive the honor. At age 12, Katerina participated in an educational trip to China through the national People to People Ambassador Program. She also lived with a host family in France for two weeks during high school as a foreign exchange student. Her passion for learning about cultures prompted her to complete a four month study abroad experience in Italy in her junior year of college. Each cultural experience has added something new to her skill set, whether it be navigating a language barrier, volunteering in a foreign country, developing an understanding and appreciation of cultural differences, or gaining a new perspective into the day-to-day life of another culture.
"My experiences abroad have fed my desire to continue interacting with people from other cultures, and prepared me to be a cultural ambassador from a very young age," Katerina said. "Learning and teaching language has furthered my appreciation for how different and unique languages are making me excited to travel to places where I am immersed in the language." She is looking forward to working with children in Ukraine if picked for a Fulbright because the experience would be helpful in preparing her for her future career as a speech-language pathologist in either an elementary school or a rehabilitation center.
She has been nominated to compete for a Fulbright research grant and if successful she will be returning to France to conduct research on the effects of early nutritional interventions on rodent brain development. This work will contribute to the conversation about the underlying causes of obesity.
Emily's interest in science began at an early age. "The first time I remember getting excited about science was in sixth grade when we first learned about genetics," she said. "I was intrigued by the idea that no two people have the exact same DNA."
She followed her passion for science at CMU by studying Huntington's disease in a rodent model at the Field Neurosciences Institute Laboratory for Restorative Neurology. During the summer of 2013 she further developed her research skills as an Office of Research and Sponsored Programs Summer Scholar by examining differences between human and mouse stem cells during Huntington's Disease treatment.
Emily has been involved in several medicine and science related extracurricular groups including the Nu Rho Psi National Honor Society in Neuroscience, Global Brigades, Universities Allied for Essential Medicines, and Le Cercle Francias.
The opportunity to conduct research in France is a significant step toward Emily's future career in medicine. She also hopes one day to work for Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF), or Doctors Without Borders so an immersion experience in France where she can improve her French language speaking and writing skills will be beneficial to her long term career goals. "After I become a doctor I plan to work for MSF in a francophone African country, where French fluency will be vital for my communications with other doctors and patients," she said.
Mikaela Kolany: Mathematics and English
Mikaela Kolany, a 2014 CMU Honors graduate from Naperville, IL, hopes to pursue her future career goals through an English Teaching Assistantship in France.
"It has been my dream to teach abroad now for six years," she said. "I think that Fulbright would benefit me professionally because I can bring my knowledge of French culture back to the United States and my students in my future classroom."
Kolany, a former math and statistics tutor, an Alternative Break leader and , and a Recreation Director for Outdoor Opportunities, has been drawn to the French culture since she was a child living next to neighbors from France.
She has studied the French language for six years and hopes that being exposed to different teaching methods in France will be beneficial to her in the States.
As a sophomore, Kolany was able to experience teaching abroad for a short time during a month-long study abroad trip to Togo, Africa. There, she was able to observe both math and English, as a second language, teachers at work. This experience further fueled her drive to become a teacher herself.
"I would like to learn more about my students' life experiences so I would like to travel around the community and see the local sites," Kolany said. "I want to learn from other adults in the area the best way to connect to my students."
Kolany has a commitment to connecting with her students currently while she teaches math at a Title 1 Middle School where her students are made up mostly of non-English speakers. Connecting to these students is not always easy, but Kolany hopes this experience will help her overseas.
"These students have had a very different cultural experience," she said. "When I started teaching at the beginning of the year, my priority was learning more about my students' personal experiences and their culture."
Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship Recipient - South Korea
Ben Harris, a senior Honors student from Allen Park, has been selected to receive a prestigious and highly competitive Fulbright grant. He is one of about 80 individuals selected from a pool of nearly 300 applicants to receive a Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship in South Korea.
Jarrod Blundy and Amanda Slezsak have been nominated by Central Michigan University to compete for one of 50 scholarships awarded each year by the Udall Foundation.
The Udall Foundation was established by Congress in 1992 to honor the public service of Morris K. Udall, and enhanced in 2009 to also honor the public service of Stewart L. Udall. Each year, the Udall foundation awards federally funded scholarships to college students committed to pursuing careers related to the environment, tribal public policy, or Native American health care.
Jarrod Blundy: Outdoor Recreation
Jarrod Blundy, a junior Honors student from Ionia majoring in outdoor recreation has been nominated to compete for a scholarship from the Udall Foundation. He is the president of Outdoor Opportunities, a student organization dedicated to sharing their passion for the outdoors with youth, and a member of the Student Recreation Association and High Adventure Club.
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Amanda Slezsak: Exercise Physiology
Amanda Slezsak, a junior from Freeland pursuing a degree in exercise physiology has been nominated to compete for a scholarship from the Udall Foundation. She is a 2013 McNair Scholar, the treasurer of the American Indian Science and Engineering Society, a member of the North American Indigenous Student Organization, and has served in multiple leadership positions in the Student National Medical Association.
The Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Program was established by Congress in 1986 to honor Senator Barry Goldwater, who served for 56 years as a soldier and U.S. senator. Scholarships are awarded each year to 300 college sophomores and juniors committed to pursuing research careers in mathematics, engineering, or the natural sciences.
Amanda Clark: Biochemistry
Amanda Clark, a junior from Three Oaks majoring in biochemistry has been nominated to compete for a Goldwater scholarship. She is a 2013 McNair Scholar and Vice President of the CMU Student Chapter of the American Chemical Society.
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Che Ting Ho: Biomedical Engineering
Che Ting Ho, a sophomore from Alma majoring in biomedical engineering has been nominated to compete for a Goldwater scholarship. She is a member of the Society of Women Engineers and the Science and Technology Residential College.


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By QCS Staff
It's been a slightly more than a month since a tornado hit Logan and changed many people's lives.
Yet, for some, the reaction to the tornado is not over, said Ann Largent, a counselor at the schools in House, Logan, Tucumcari and San Jon through the Quay County School Health Partnership and the Maternal, Child and Community Health Council.
In addition, news of last week's tornado in neighboring Texas communities may also bring back some unsettling feelings, especially for children, she said.
The severity of the reactions depend primarily on three factors, Largent said.
They are:
• severity of the traumatic event,
• physical proximity to the event and
• parent's or guardian's reaction to the event.
Children also may act out for several months beyond the event, Largent said.
Sometimes, it's seen in their drawings or their play, she said. A child's drawing of a landscape might not depict an orderly scene, but one that is more chaotic. Over time, however, children will clean up their landscape.
For example, downed trees become upright and flourishing under a bright sun.
Or, a child's imaginary play games with dolls or other toy figures may place them in dire situations. Then over time, the child's play involves less threatening and more realistic scenarios.
Often, this is a process that parents will see their children go through. Children's drawings will literally illustrate how they are dealing with a traumatic event such as a tornado.
To put everything into perspective, one child named the tornado that hit Logan, just like the National Weather Service names hurricanes, Largent said. The child called it "artist tornado," Largent said.
Here are some of the reactions that children, or adults, may experience after a traumatic event:
• Sleep problems
• Irritability and feeling tense
• Avoidance i.e., not talking about the disaster, leaving the area when someone does talk about it
• Changes in school performance
• Problems with peers/friends
• Difficulty being separated from parent/guardian Clinging to caregiver more than usual
• Being "jumpy" or startling easily
• Fear of new situations
• Fear of being alone
• Confusion
• Worrying
• Isolating from family
• Anger
• Depressed mood
• Tearfulness
• Having nightmares
Generally, these symptoms should subside in a few days and most disaster survivors experience only mild, normal stress reactions, she said.
Yet, one third of disaster survivors experience more severe symptoms which may lead to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), anxiety disorders or depression, said Largent.
To assist a child or adolescent in coping with a traumatic event, Largent suggested parents:
• Discuss events as calmly as possible
• Increase nurturing behaviors such as hugs, and verbal reassurance that the child's world is again safe
• Refrain from exposing and re-exposing the young person to scenes of the disaster
• Make certain the young person has a clean, private, and safe place to stay
• Encourage expression of feelings about the event
• Teach and demonstrate problem solving skills
• Get back to a familiar routine as soon as is reasonably possible
• Maintain or reestablish communication with family, peers and counselors in order to talk about your experiences
• Get support for yourself if you are having problems so that you can support your child
• Spend time really listening to your child and giving him or her plenty of opportunities to tell his/her story of the disaster
• Identify help and support such as religious faith, church family, counselors, trusted friends, agencies and organizations for yourself and your child/children.
If your child does not seem to be getting back to him/herself in a few weeks, Largent says, "Do seek the assistance of a counselor in your area or at your school."
Counseling Services in Tucumcari area include:
• Mental Health Resources 461-3013
• Mesa Counseling 461-6200
• TeamBuilders Counseling Services 461-4411
• Ann Largent, M.A., LPCC, NCC, Quay County School Health Partnership
Maternal, Child and Community Health Council 461-3506


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State Water Resources Research Institute Program
Project ID: 2007MO70B
Title: Development of Membrane Aerated Reactor Processes for Nitrogen and Phosphorus Removal from Wastewater
Project Type: Research
Start Date: 3/01/2007
End Date: 2/28/2008
Congressional District: 9
Focus Categories: Water Quantity, Nitrate Contamination, Treatment
Keywords: Membrane Aerated Processes, Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Wastewater, Nutrient Contamination, Eutrophication, anaerobic
Principal Investigator: Hu, Zhiqiang
Federal Funds: $ 22,000
Non-Federal Matching Funds: $ 44,558
Abstract: Eutrophication, a process where water bodies receive excess nutrients that stimulate excessive plant and algae growth, continues to seriously impact water bodies in the state of Missouri and the whole nation, resulting in symptoms like low dissolved oxygen (hypoxia), loss of submerged aquatic vegetation, and the occurrence of toxic algal blooms. Particularly, nutrient contamination of large, recreationally and economically important reservoirs such as Lake of the Ozarks and Table Rock Lake continues to be a concern as a result of heavy residential development around the lakes. Because such water quality issues are mainly related to nutrient discharges from wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs), septic tanks, and agricultural production, it is urgent to develop effective and efficient technologies to remove nutrients (N and P) from point sources such as WWTPs and on-site smaller wastewater treatment systems. Unfortunately, many wastewater treatment facilities are experiencing intermittent and extended periods of higher levels of nutrient in their discharges than the mandatory permits.
This project addresses research area (a): Aspects of Water Quantity in Missouri, which will build on investigator's previous experience and success in nitrification and nutrient removal processes. The objective of this research is to develop an anaerobic /membrane aerated reactor (ANMBR) system for efficient nitrogen and phosphorus removal from domestic wastewater. In the proposed research, a gas-permeable hollow fiber membrane will be applied as a carrier for aeration and nitrifying biofilm formation, and further, metallic iron (steel wool) materials will be introduced in anoxic basins to promote abiotic denitrification and chemical phosphorus precipitation. Through anaerobic/anoxic/aerobic cycling, denitrifying phosphate-accumulating organisms (DNPAO) will be enriched for biological N and P removal. Collectively, it is anticipated that efficient and effective nutrient removal (effluent TN <5 mg/L, TP <0.5 mg/L) can be achieved using this approach. With the support from the USGS water resources research program, we will be able to define stable operational regime (after 3 solids retention times) and control parameters (e.g., airflow rate) in the ANMBR systems to explore the limits of technology (LOT) for nutrient removal; we will further develop and validate a mechanistic model for metallic iron-assisted biological nutrient removal.
The results of this project will be valuable for future research and design of pilot and full-scale wastewater treatment systems that could be funded by EPA and USDA, which will greatly help water and wastewater treatment professionals to better understand the nutrient removal mechanisms and take corrective action to retrofit existing wastewater treatment systems. The development of the ANMBR process can be extended to nutrient removal of concentrated animal feeding operations in the state of Missouri. Hence, this research will have substantial impact on Missouri's water quality improvement and economic development. With the support from Missouri Water Resources Research Center, the investigator will be able to train one graduate student and two undergraduate students, leading them to acquire significant research experience in water and wastewater engineering.
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