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Best Weightlifting Belt Review 2017
When you're ready to gets serious about lifting weights, it's time to step up to a weightlifting belt. Not only will the right belt allow you to lift more weight, it will provide your spine with a lot of support, to make it more stable under heavy weight. You'll be able to squat, deadlift and perform overhead power moves more safely. In this article we identify the best weightlifting belts on the market right now.
A Quick Look at the Top Weightlifting Belts
The best powerlifting belt that we have found is the Grip Power Pads lever model, which provides four inches of uniform thickness and is hand-made from premium natural leather. We are also very impressed by the Dark Iron Fitness genuine cowhide leather belt, which is also four inches around and has an adjustable, non-slip fit. Rounding out our top 3 is the Rogue Ohio, with each individual belt being hand crafted to Rogue's exacting specifications.
To allow you to easily compare and contrast the best weightlifting belts, we've rated them on the basis of price and durability. We've then given each one an overall rating out of 5. In the next section, we go in-depth on each product.
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Grip Power Pads Lever
The Grip Power Pads lever buckle belt provides you with maximum lumbar support. The belt is 4 inches wide and 13 mm thick all the way around. This is unlike most models in the market, which are not as wide in the front. The uniform thickness of the Grip Power Pads model means that you get maximum abdominal as well as lower back support.
Each unit is handmade from premium natural leather. The result is a unique product that is a refreshing counter to the mass produced factory models that proliferate the market. This lever powerlifting belt is available in a range of sizes. It makes use of an easy to use but very reliable lever buckle system. This lever weight lifting belt comes with the logo embossed onto it.
- 4 inches wide all the way around
- Each unit is hand crafted
- Lever buckle system
- Expensive
Dark Iron Fitness Genuine Leather
The Genuine Leather Pro from Dark Iron Fitness is constructed from real, hard wearing genuine leather. It has four layers of double stitching to ensure toughness and durability. This unit is four inches across it's entire length, unlike most belts which taper down at the front. This provides you with maximum protection to your whole core as you are pushing maximum loads.
The fastening system on this belt is by way of a heavy duty double buckling system which comes with 11 sets of holes to allow for a precision fit. This belt features an adjustable non-slip fit, meaning that you will have to contend with it slipping while you're lifting. It comes with a 100% replacement warranty.
- Hard wearing cow leather construction
- 4 layers of double stitching
- Heavy duty double buckling system
- Takes some time to break in
Rogue Ohio
The Rogue Ohio Heavy Duty lifting belt is hand crafted to the very high standard that Rogue are famous for. This immediately sets it apart from the mass produced competition. Made from vegetable tanned leather, this model makes use of an all natural tanning method which takes far longer than the more commonly used sole tanning method.
The leather that results, however, is far more firm and durable. It is also water resistant, and has a rich, natural looking brown tone. It gives you a lifting belt that is amazingly strong, yet also soft. Unlike other belts, there is hardly any breaking in time with this belt, so it will perform for you from day one. The Rogue weightlifting belt has a single buckle design.
- Vegetable tanned leather
- Made in USA
- Reduced break in time
- Not one solid piece of leather
Schiek Nylon
The Schiek weight lifting belt provides comfortable, secure back support while lifting. It is contoured to fit the shape of your body and has a unique patented angle through the rear to naturally fit the shape of the user's back. It also features patented contours in the rib and hip area to provide an even firmer, more secure fit.
Whereas many belts are not as thick in the front, this one actually widens to provide extra support for the abdominals. One way Velcro provides a secure enclosure. This velcro weight lifting belt comes with a heavy duty stainless steel slide bar buckle to keep you strapped in while you're under a load. The belt feels great to wear with no itchiness.
- Patented rear angle
- Rib and hip contours
- Wider in front than most
- Uncomfortable fit for people over 6 feet tall
The Harbinger Flexible upright foam core belt comes in four sizes, providing you with a large 5 inch wide support system for the lower back. It features a flexible, lightweight foam core to generate warmth in the lumbar muscles while still offering maximum support and guidance. The foam is surrounded by abrasion resistant nylon.
The buckling system of the Harbinger lifting belt consists of a heavy duty steel roller buckle, which is easy to operate and provides a very secure hold. This belt has a tricot lining which is very comfortable against the skin. With 5 inches at the back and 3 in the front, you will get ample back and abdominal support with this unit. It comes with a 90 day manufacturer' warranty.
- 5 inch back width
- Lightweight foam core
- Tricot lining
- Sizing runs a little on the small side
RDX Cowhide Leather
The RDX Cowhide weightlifting belt provides four inches of back support with a genuine cowhide suede interior to protect the lumbar region from the heavy pressure of squatting. The reinforced double stitching used on this model provides an effective sweat wicking system while also enhancing the durability of the product. The fastening system is by way of a double pronged roller system, which provides a secure, easy release.
The exterior of the RDX weightlifting belt is made from extremely tough wearing buffalo hide. It is four inches through the back region to provide full support to your lumbar area. As a bonus, this belt is shipped in a long box, so it won't be folded.
- Reinforced double stitching
- Sweat wicking properties
- Tough wearing buffalo hide exterior
- Not wide enough in the front
Valeo 4-Inch VLP Performance
The Valeo Performance 4 inch VLP low profile belt has a 4 inch wide foam core that runs around the entire body. This provides equal support for the back and the abs. The torque ring fastening system makes use of top quality Velcro, ensuring a fast, reliable securing mechanism. The soft bound edges and tricot inner lining of this unit makes it extremely comfortable to wear.
The foam core of this unit is waterproof. Because this model is lightweight and yet very secure, it is perfect for wearing during your CrossFit WOD, where you are quickly moving from heavy Olympic weight bearing exercises to plyometric jumping and calisthenic type moves. Although not ideal for max heavy lifts, it is a great beginner belt.
- 4 inch width all the way around
- Torque ring fastening system
- Tricot inner lining
- Slight tendency to slide around
FireTeam Fit
The Fire Team Fit weightlifting belt is a nylon belt with an adjustable Velcro support system to allow for precision adjustment. This is unlike a leather belt, which has predetermined belt holes. This model provides you with a rigid level of back support while also allowing you to perform a full complement of CrossFit or plyo type moves. That's because it is more flexible than a leather belt.
This belt features a heavy duty roller buckling system to provide the most secure of fits. It provides a very comfortable fit and is available in a range of colors. It is offered at a very good price and comes with a 100% money back guarantee. It is the best weightlifting belt for crossfit.
- Adjustable velcro support system
- Flexible yet firm
- Range of colors
- Not wide enough in the front
Leather weightlifting belts are generally regarded as the best on the market. Check out the top on offer with our Best Leather Weightlifting Belt Review 2017 and discover the best of the best.
The FitGirl pink weight lifting belt is especially designed to provide support to female lifters. Probably the most stylish weightlifting belt ever designed, the pink and black design looks cool while being extremely functional. It provides a huge 5 inches of back support, tapering down to a 3 inch front.
Made with an extremely light foam core, this unit has a tricot inner lining that is very comfortable on the skin, while providing warmth to the muscles. The fastening system is by way of a two inch Velcro support strap. This makes for a reliable fast way to get the belt on and off. Because it is so lightweight, this belt is perfect for CrossFit training.
- Especially designed for females
- 5 inch back support
- Very stylish design
- Not a uniform thickness
Fitgirl is far from the only weightlifting belt designed for women. Check out the full range with our Best Women's Weightlifting Belt Review 2017 - it features the best on the market.
Ader Leather Power
The Ader Leather powerlifting belt is made of high quality genuine leather and has a soft suede inner lining. This makes it extremely tough while also being comfortable wearing. This model is three eighths of an inch thick and four inches wide, providing you with a high degree of support for both your lumbar region and your abdominals. The fastening system uses a double pronged chrome roller buckle and a single loop.
High quality double stitching provides extra rigidity, while also serving as a sweat wicking and moisture resistant measure. The belt is finished in a stylish black. This is a high quality belt that provides solid protection at a good price.
- Soft suede inner lining
- Double pronged chrome buckle
- 4 inch uniform width
- Holes are too small
Want to know how to wear a weightlifting belt the right way? Find out how to put on a weightlifting belt and when to use a weightlifting belt and what size weightlifting belt you should use with this comprehensive tutorial . . .
The best weightlifting belt for powerlifting, and weightlifting, is the Grip Power Pads lever belt, with it's 4 inches of all round natural leather protection, and solid buckling system. A close second is the Dark Iron Fitness belt, which also provides 4 inches of uniform protection, and features a patented non-slip technology. Rounding out our top 3 is the hand crafted Ohio from Rogue Fitness, which is made from highest quality vegetable tanned leather.


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Hot bologna eggs and gravy may not sound like much of a meal unless ya happen to be a hillbilly eating breakfast on the 4th day of the seventh month in the restaurant of the Radisson Hotel in Paintsville KY. I am, and so it turned out to be the breakfast of champions, that hot bologna, eggs, and gravy.
Johnny and Jaimie, along with me and the She, had come to the mountains to feel a different kind of sunshine, to see a different kind of green, to walk a different kind of mile. And so we did.
As we walked from under the front awing of the Radisson Hotel, the sky was the bluest of blue. It seemed the closest white cloud was at least a thousand miles away. Or maybe they didn't even allow white clouds in the State of Kentucky on a 4th of July Weekend.
Just two steps into the sunshine and you knew, you just knew, southern sunshine feels different on your skin. Now five hundred miles south of the EastWing may not seem like a great deal in the grand scheme of things. But that very small different angle of the sun makes a whole lot of difference when it comes to feeling the sunshine on your skin.
So off we went to Butcher Holler, the home place of Loretta Lynn. Have you not heard of Loretta Lynn, you've either lived in a cave or never heard of the State of Kentucky. Loretta Lynn is the single most recognized music performer from the State of Kentucky. And just up the road from Van Lear KY is Butcher Holler.
On the east side of the State of Kentucky is a highway that runs from Ashland to Pikeville and beyond. Highway 23 is a high speed road running along the backbone of the Appalachian Mountains of Kentucky. This Kentucky road is officially named the "Country Music Highway" is light of all the music stars who came from the region served by this beautiful mountain highway. It was the towns along the way, Paintsville, Prestonsburg, Pikeville, and other sites where we visiting this weekend. Along the Country Music Highway are signs direction traffic to the turn off site to Butcher Holler. And so we turned.
Van Lear KY is a little larger than the smallest town you know, but not much so. We were able to transverse the Friday Morning Van Lear KY traffic without mishap. With Johnnie as the driver, displaying his city driving skills, honed on Chicago streets, we were in the capable hands of a chauffeur.
Per the direction of the sign, we turned left, and within a very short distance the roadway shrunk to about 3/4 it's normal width, but we had a chauffeur. After a few miles off the Country Music Highway, we came upon an old three story building right out of tobacco road. The Webb Grocery Store.
Three men setting on the steps of the Webb Grocery Store greeted us in a most friendly manner. If they didn't know how to whittle, they should learn, 'cause the Webb Grocery Store steps looked like a fine place to whittle if ya ask me. They knew why were there. Much the same way they always know why every vehicle arriving in the parking lot of the Webb Grocery Store is there. The local folks walk to the store. Out of state people drive to, on the way up the holler.
Inside the Webb Grocery Store is 1945 all over the place. Most of what you see in the Webb Grocery Store is not for sale. At least according to the She. Several things caught the eye of the She. None were for sale. One particular item, a toy cash register from the late 40's or 50's. Not for sale. The She really wanted that cash register. Said she played with the same one as a little girl. Played store, made change.
Leaving the Webb Grocery Store we were confronted with a one lane bridge that should have been labeled a 3/4 lane bridge. Things would get tight from there. We reached a fork in the road. A large rock, with a hand pained sign and arrow pointing again to the left said "Butcher Holler"
Now don't get any pretty pictures in your mind of a nicely painted rock sign. A poorly painted rock sign, yes. Unskilled at rock lettering was evident upon first glance of the Butcher Holler Rock. Unskilled as rock spelling was also evident. The Bucher Holler Rock could not qualify for Appalachian Art in anybody's gallery. A quarter mile from the Butcher Holler Rock we came to the really bad part of the roadway.
Two weeks before we arrived there had been a flood in Butcher Holler. A part of the road had washed away. It was the "fall off side" of the road. Now for those folks that don't understand how hillbillies describe roads, the fall off side of the road is the side that if you fall off that side, you go over the hill. And most of the time you would fall all the way to the water. Sometimes the distance to the water is great, sometimes not so much so. Either way, it's never a good idea to fall off the side of the road.
Clearance was less than two foot for the car on the fall off side of road. Just another three hundred yards or so, and we were where Loretta Lynn was born, in a house on a hill in Butcher Holler.
Herman Webb gives the tour of the little house on the hill in Butcher Holler. For $5.00 you get to walk thru four rooms of a little mountain house, much the same as I lived in for the first 10 years when I too lived in the Kentucky Mountains. Herman is Loretta Lynn's baby brother, and he also owns the Webb Grocery Store.
The neat thing about the house on the hill in Butcher Holler is nothing within is fake, it's all just as it was a long time ago. Loretta Lynn is 82 years old. The contents of the little house reflects the Appalachian Poverty of that time. That same Appalachian Poverty is just apparent on out trek to Butcher Holler.
After Johnny drove past the fall off side of the bad road he gave a sigh of relief and said he was glad that spot was past us. And now with the She being the last family member to see Butcher Holler, we'll not be back to this part of the mountains again. I agreed.
When we got back to the Country Music Highway, Johnny reprogrammed the GPS of Weeksbury KY.
Just a note before some purist gets on my case for spelling hollow as holler. I took my spelling from the rock.
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From The EastWing, Hot Bologna Eggs and Gravy, Blue Sky, Sunsine,Bad Roads, Grocery Store and Butcher Holler
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by Michele Majul-Ibarra, IPMA-ACP
Confidence is a key ingredient to career success. Dale Carnegie, an American writer, lecturer and developer of famous courses in self-improvement and interpersonal skills once said, "Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage. If you want to conquer fear, do not sit home and think about it. Go out and get busy." In other words, if you want to get noticed and become more visible, you must be able to portray the image of self-confidence.
Confident people know how to say no
A study was conducted by the University of California in San Francisco and the results showed the more difficulty that a person has in saying no, the more likely that person is to experience stress, burnout, and even depression. There is nothing wrong with saying no. Confident people know it is healthy to do so and they have the self-esteem to clarify their no's. When they say no, confident people do not use phrases such as, "I don't think I can" or "I'm not sure." "No" is conveyed with confidence because they are aware that saying no to a new invitation or commitment respects their existing commitments.
Confident people are assertive
"Um," "I'm not sure," and "I think" are expressions that confident people do not use. Confident people speak assertively because they know how challenging it is to get people to listen to you if you are not able to deliver your message with conviction.
Confident people exercise
The Eastern Ontario Research Institute found that people who exercised twice a week for 10 weeks felt more competent, socially, academically and athletically.
Confident people never stop learning
The best entrepreneurs in the world don't act like they know everything. They all understand the fact that they have to continuously learn to be successful. Warren Buffet, for instance, once said, "Invest in as much of yourself as you can; you are your own biggest asset so far." Confident people never stop learning and people who ooze with confidence draw their sense of satisfaction from their own accomplishments. Confident people continually look for ways to improve because self-growth is an important part of a successful career.
Confidence is a quality definitely worth developing in one's career. This attribute can also help project an impression of credibility and integrity that can instil trust in others with regards to one's abilities to complete the job successfully.
"The way to develop self-confidence is to do the thing you fear and get a record of successful experiences behind you." – William Jennings Bryan
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Rod Hunt was commissioned to design a bus sculpture for Transport for London's Year of the Bus Sculpture Trail taking place in London from 20th October 2014 to early December. The launch event took place in London's Trafalgar Square on 17th October 2014. Rod's bus will be on display in Victoria Street, SW1 from October 20th for seven weeks.
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Up to 60 New Routemaster bus sculptures will be unveiled across London in October as part of celebrations to mark the Year of the Bus. The bus sculptures, which are 2.5m long, 1m high and 0.5m wide, will be painted and adorned by well-known and aspiring artists to showcase the vital role that London's buses play in the life and economy of the city and the UK as a whole.
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markers for location of junction boxes under insulation
I'm going to blow insulation in my attic, but would like to find my junction boxes easily for future wiring work. Any tips on marking their locations?
Nail a small piece of old wood sticking straight up from where the box is located
If you are going to have really deep insulation take string and staple it adjacent to the j-box and then to the rafter or truss above it. Then you can follow the string down through the insulation.
I like the string idea but use something tuff so it doesn't get broken too easily.
I went into one attic where they had used paint stir sticks. The end sticking up was painted orange and the other end was stapled to the joist next to the junction box. Neat, cheap, efficient. Thanks, David
I used paint sticks to id where mine were located when I added several inches of insulation to my attic last year - the paint store provides them for free. :)
great ideas... running to the paint store now.
Paint sticks are too short for us. They insulation would cover them.
Go to the local hd and buy a roll of 1/4" nylon rope. It usually comes in bright colors and is inexpensive.
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YES, joed, there is a Santa Clause. Errr, I meant five-gallon paint stir sticks. I do not buy five-gallons of paint because--I hate to paint, period. But I do talk the paint people out of the five-gallon wooden stir sticks to use as shims. There are many many ways to use these as shims on projects. Thanks, David
Are you sure that you are allowed to have junction boxes buried in insulation? I know they have to be easily accessible but i dont know if being buried in blown in insulation is considered easily accessible.
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How much calcium is actually present in a calcium supplement? What kind of food coloring is in powdered drink mix? What pigments make spinach green and how much is contained in a single leaf? These are some of the questions 15 juniors and seniors have addressed in analytical chemistry, a new yearlong science elective developed and taught by science teacher Aly Dowey. The project-based course is unique for a high school science curriculum, and it's giving Blair students excellent exposure to what Ms. Dowey describes as "a specific branch of chemistry that is integral to the entire discipline" through its focus on analytical techniques, science writing and practical applications of research.
Analytical chemistry deals with the qualitative and quantitative analysis of matter—that is, whether or not a substance is present and how much of it is contained in a sample. Such analysis is crucial to every kind of scientific research and is used to solve problems in a host of industries. Ms. Dowey, a graduate of Bates College with a BS in chemistry, delved deeply into analytical chemistry for her undergraduate thesis and as a two-year research lab assistant to Thomas Wenzel, PhD, and she is enthusiastic about sharing her expertise in the lab and classroom this year.
"We're working on labs that demonstrate the practical applications of science and show students what they can do in science for the rest of their lives, if they wish," she said. "Their research and analysis is also teaching them to become critical thinkers as they constantly ask themselves 'what is the purpose of my research?' and 'do my results make sense?'."
Throughout the fall and winter, students in Ms. Dowey's class have honed their scientific research skills through extensive lab work: they have learned to separate mixtures using a variety of techniques; they have isolated chemical compounds; and they have analyzed those compounds for structure and volume. As they have documented their findings, students have also become adept at lab and science writing, which has different requirements than humanities writing in terms of structure, voice and style.
Class members are now applying their analytical chemistry skills—and learning new ones—in semester-long projects of their own design that will culminate in detailed papers and poster presentations. They are using the Internet to research established procedures then building on these methods to perform their analyses. At Blair's spring science fair, students will present their findings on such topics as the amount of vitamin C in different kinds of fruit; the presence of different elements in drinking water around campus; and the amount of ibuprofen in name-brand versus generic tablets.
Carter Albers '18 and his lab partner, Chinonso Chima-Anyanka '17, are working to determine the amount of caffeine in different types of coffee and tea. "We hope to enlighten others on their caffeine intake and help people determine which beverage they should choose when more or less caffeine is desired," Carter said. He is especially enjoying the substantial lab time in analytical chemistry. "The best part of a science class is learning a concept and then visualizing it by completing a lab," he continued. "Analytical chemistry labs have allowed us to take a further look into average, everyday mixtures, like tea or Kool Aid. It's been a great learning opportunity."
Maddie Peterson '17 is also enjoying the "abundant" lab opportunities: her group is working on the ibuprofen analysis, comparing the amount of the drug in various pain-killers to their market price. "This was an interesting topic for me because I am a student athlete and, consequently, use painkillers occasionally," she said. "It's important for athletes—as well as the Blair community—to be knowledgeable about the anti-inflammatories they are purchasing and to know if the more-expensive painkillers are more effective than the off-brand ones."
Later in the semester, the class will spend a day at East Stroudsburg University observing college laboratory work and perhaps trying out different and even more sophisticated analytical tools and procedures. "Our field trip will be a great way to further expose the class to the enormity and complexity of scientific research," Ms. Dowey noted. "I'm excited that students researching topics that matter to them, using techniques that are even new to me. We're learning together and using all the resources available to us."
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Perhaps a flower expresses sacredness because of its delicate deliciousness just for its own sake.
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Reports indicate that tests are ongoing for the powertrains and running gear of the thinly disguised Ferrari California mule. This next-gen model is expected to start selling at around 2014 or 2015. This test car had the engine sound of a turbocharged unit. This is expected to be a version of a new V8 family presently being produced at Maranello.
In addition, the raised bonnet line and extra cooling vents may signal that the turbo engine has a taller package height that requires additional under-bonnet space and heat management. According to sources, the strange exhaust arrangement on this mule is exclusively a test-car requirement, required to control noise output at the Fiorano test circuit, where strict operating regulations are implemented to satisfy local residents.
Ferrari designed the new V8 family. It's already in production. In fact, it was newly seen in the Maserati Qattroporte in a twin-turbo 3.8-litre version. There's no confirmation yet if Ferrari will utilize the same capacity. Even if the unit was used first in a Maserati, Ferrari claims that it exclusively owns the unit since it was designed and made in Maranello at a new £40 million facility.
Previously, Ferrari has said that it is developing downsized engines to cope with more stringent exhaust and emissions tests. It's speculated that it may include the first road car V6 since the 1968 Dino. But sources imply that this may not be something for the next California. Rather, a lightly blown 3.8 V8 could effortlessly match the 453bhp output of the existing California's naturally aspirated 4.3, while doing well in exhaust and emissions tests.


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MoV® is a registered trademark of AXELOS Limited. MoV® logo courtesy of the AXELOS Limited. Trademarks are properties of the holders, who are not affiliated with mind map author.
Principles are factors that underpin MoV®.
Principles are universally applicable statements., Principles are generic principles - the way in which they are applied must be tailored to suit the organizational circumstances, whilst ensuring the underlying rationale is maintained., Prainciples are the common, universal and high-level factors that underpin success., They provide guidance to organizations., They guide the organization on what to aim for.
MoV® applications are fully aligned with the organization's strategic objectives.
A consistent approach is applied across all projects and programmes.
Focus on functions and required outcomes, in terms which clearly state what value means for the organisation .
MoV® focuses on the functions that are necessary and sufficient in order to deliver the required programme and project outcomes and outputs in terms that clarify what value means for the organization, so providing the basis for making decisions that lead to maximum value.
We need to work out what we are trying to achieve before we start thinking about what to deliver.
supported by, Product functions (not outcomes or outputs), Value Drivers, Value Profiles, Value Trees, Function Analysis System Technique (FAST)
MoV® engages with all key stakeholders, reconciling their objectives to balance benefits and their delivery against the total use of resources, thereby maximizing value.
Effective stakeholder engagement will identify differing needs, to allow a balance of benefits to be defined that is acceptable to everyone.
supported by, Engegement of stakeholders, Reducing subjectivity, Balancing the use of resources, Balancing benefits realized against use of resources
MoV® is applied through all stages of the total lifecycle of the programme or project. Its focus will evolve as it moves from stage to stage and progress should be continually monitored
MoV® is tailored to suit the project's environment, size, complexity, criticality and risk.
A small and simple project is unlikely to require the same level of effort as a complex one.
MoV® applications encourage learning from experience and improvement by recording previous experience, creating an audit trail of decisions and actions and sharing lessons across all projects.
Build on the good experiences and avoid repeating mistakes.
supported by, Invidual improvement, MoV® Process improvement, Organizational maturity improvement
MoV® applications are supported by clearly defined roles and responsibilities. The organizational structure should engage the business, user and supplier stakeholder interests to build a supportive, value-adding culture.
Without commitment and buy-in, MoV is unlikely to be wholly successful.
Goal, Understand the rationale behind the project or programme and the objectives to achieve.
Involves gaining an understanding of the objectives and issues that need to be addressed, taking into account the organizational context and external factors. Information gained can be used to support or challenge the need for the project.
Activities, Initial briefing meeting, As soon as a project / programme has been identified for the application of MoV®, Senior MoV® Practitioner, or MoV® Study Leader if identified, should meet ith key project stakeholders to stablish the requirements for the MoV® Project Plan., Informing the business case, The main objective of an MoV® Study at the outset, or start up, of a programme or potential project is to strengthen existing information, An MoV® Study at this stage may be used to inform an OGC Gateway 0 or 1 Review, Stakeholder analysis, In MoV®, stakeholder mapping is used to ensure that the appropriate stakeholders are consulted or involved in the MoV® processes, Stakeholders are grouped according to their degree of influence (or power), Stakeholders with less power but great interest can form strong allies, Use of a value profile to inform programme and project objectives, There is no point in starting a project unless there is agreement on its purpose., MoV® helps to identify the primary Value Drivers and relate them to the project objectives using a weighted Value Tree, this technique, known as Value Profiling, Developing the MoV® Project Plan, MoV® Project Plan will describe the purpose of a series of MoV® Studies to be undertaken throughout the project and how they will be implemented, Identify suitable candidates to lead and participate in the MoV® Studies, Prepare specific management responses to value-improving proposals (VIPs), The risk of delay in authorizing the implementation of these proposals should be minimized, The use of the MoV® Project Plan ensures that all participants understand the need for each study and what improvement is sought, Responding to changes in the business case, If the business case changes, the MoV® Project Plan must also change in order to ensure that the value profile reflects the changed needs of the business., This will have an impact on the selection of options or the evelopment of value-improving proposals (VIPs)., Specialist applications
Goal, What are the expectations from the MoV® Study, who do we need on the MoV® Study Team, who are the stakeholders, what are their needs.
Involve as many different stakeholders as possible in order to understand the expectations from the project under study, identify suitable team members, understand stakeholders' needs and other project-related information.
Activities, Briefing meeting, All information needed for MoV® Study Handbook, acts as a breefing document, Team selection, Knowledge + issues to be addressed + skills, Collaboration, Consulting with stakeholders, Research and precedent, Scoping
Goal, Enrich the gathered information, use techniques like FAST to understand the purpose and analyse alternative ways of performing or delivering the functions., Analyzing the gathered information to form useful input to the MoV® Study.
The MoV® guide gives details of some of the more commonly used techniques, such like FAST or Value Trees.
Function analysis is a key feature of MoV® and is based on the following fundamental questions:, What is the purpose? Until you understand the purpose of something, its value cannot be assessed., How else could this be achieved? Once you understand the purpose, alternative ways of performing or delivering the function may be identified, which may perform better or be less costly.
Activities, Function analysis, Resource analysis, Function cost analysis, Benchmark analysis
Goal, Working with the MoV® Study Team to use the above input information to develop innovative and Value-Improving Proposals (VIPs).
The MoV® Study Team uses the information to explore alternative proposals to improve value, typically through a series of meetings and workshops. New ideas will arise and often it is found that a function is not actually needed, so can be eliminated from the proposal.
Activities, Preparation, Facilitation, Creativity and innovation
Goal, Selecting the proposals that have most potential for practical and beneficial implementation.
The MoV® Study Team evaluates the merits of the different options by assessing their performance against value drivers, to identify those that add most value.
Balance the variables to maximize the value., Balancing the needs of different stakeholders, Balancing the use of (often scarce) resources, Balancing the benefits expected against the cost of money and resources to deliver
Activities, Idea selection, Option selection, Cost benefit analysis
Goal, Working up the outline proposals into fully developed recommendations for presentation to decision-making management.
The MoV® Study Team develops the selected ideas into value-improving proposals for decision and implementation.
Activities, Proposal development formats, Peer review, Balancing the benefits and use of resources, Value metrics, Cost estimation, Assessing time impact, Assessing performance impact, Scenario building, Specialist applications
Goal, Develop the plan, implement accepted Value Improvement Proposals (VIPs), monitor progress, gather lessons learned and share for continuous improvement.
A plan for implementing the selected option is developed and implemented.
A benefits management process should be implemented to track achievement of expected benefits.
Ideally, the measures used to assess adding value will be the same as those already used by the project to track progress and assessment of benefits.
Activities, Developing the proposal implementation plan, Incentivizing delivery of value, Monitoring progress, Reporting
What is it?, The objectives of a briefing meeting are to understand the project, the type of study that is needed, study logistics and how any feedback arrangements will be handled.
What is it?, Visualize the exact circumstances in which the information is to be received. This will then suggest the best way to receive it.
What is it?, The majority of studies will require that presentations are made, and all will need some equipment to record discussions and decisions. This checklist covers the most common requirements
What is it?, Certain information is essential to ensure that participants are well prepared from the start
What is it?, Often it is necessary to choose between a few options to assess which provides best value for money. Table A.1 in official MoV publication provides a format for doing this
What is it?, Generic plan of activities for a single study will generally include the following
What is it?, A method is needed to capture all ideas and evaluate them, so that a proportion can be selected for further development
What is it?, The outcomes of an MoV® study must always be recorded and fedback to its sponsors, Outline for a generic MoV® report, with all content that should be considered against its audience
What is it?, The study scope documents the name and purpose of the study and lists the study sponsor and stakeholders. It also lists assumptions, constraints and givens.
What is it?, MoV® Study Team will need certain guidelines and information, The MoV® Study Leader will use some of this information to decide how best to conduct the study
What is it?, Some sort of standard form is necessary for summarizing and presenting the outputs from a value study in a way that allows them to be compared., They can be prioritized against available funds
What is it?, Monitoring progress in implementing the agreed changes following a MoV® study, According to MoV® it saves a great deal of time if this is run in a spreadsheet, with dropdown lists of the value drivers and owners etc., it will be necessary to score how easy it is to implement, the likely capital investment (later, this will be the amount actually used) and the operating cost (whether or not this is a measure)
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Published: 2010
Pages: 161
The most important, key position on MoV® preparing for exams Foundation and Practitioner.
Published: 2010
Pages: 48
MoV® in AXELOS® Global Best Practices family
PRINCE2® Agile, see PRINCE2® Agile mind map
ITIL®, see ITIL® mind map
M_o_R® - Management of Risk, see M_o_R® mind map
MoV® - Management of Value, see MoV® mind map
MoP® - Management of Portfolios, see MoP® mind map
MSP® - Managing Successful Programmes, see MSP® mind map
PRINCE2® - PRojects IN Changing Environments, see PRINCE2® mind map
P3O® - Portfolio, Programme and Project Office, see P3O® mind map
yet remember - "In reality there are no such things as best practices. There are only practices that are good within a certain context."
AXELOS are a new joint venture company, created by the Cabinet Office on behalf of Her Majesty's Government (HMG) in the United Kingdom and Capita plc to run the Best Management Practice portfolio, now called AXELOS Global Best Practice
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MoV® Foundation, http://online.apmg-exams.com/index.aspx?subid=99&masterid=33
EN, http://www.mov-officialsite.com/nmsruntime/saveasdialog.aspx?lID=78&sID=26
EN, http://www.axelos.com/gempdf/Axelos_Common_Glossary_2013.pdf
The basics: Management of Value, http://www.axelos.com/gempdf/The_Basics_MoV.pdf
Business benefits of implementing MoV™, http://www.axelos.com/gempdf/Business_Benefits_of_Implementing_MoV.pdf
Full alignment of MoV® activities and processes with organizational objectives
Promote MoV®
Likely to be the sponsor who represents MoV®
Oversee MoV® implementation
Responsible for implementing the MoV® Policy and contribute to its development and updating from time to time.
The individual charged with leading the implementation of the MoV® Implementation Plan.
Person responsible for managing the MoV® effort.
Experienced in MoV, have both the knowledge and skill to apply it. (unlikely to already exist in the organization, offen consultant).
Will be to undertake activities and publish material to build a culture within the organization that understands and supports the concept of maximizing value both for the organization and the project stakeholders.
Will be actively engaged in all aspects of the MoV® programme and must demonstrate leadership and competence in the subject to inspire and motivate all those who are involved.
Creates MoV® Policy Implementation Strategy.
Mentoring and coaching.
Import MoV® skills and knowledge.
Lead MoV® studies
Help Secion MoV® Practitioner in activitier selated witn MoV® implementatio,
Participate in studies
Low level MoV® members
Provide data for use in studies and communicate results and learning
Trainings and MoV® promotion
Suggests and implemnets MoV® related software
Function Analysis, What is it?, Why + How, Function Analysis challenges the assumptions most people make about how a product or service satisfies a need., Asking How and Why a function accomplishes the need., Only then can you begin to understand what is necessary to accomplish the function., As used in MoV®, function analysis is very closely focused on customer needs and wants., The fundamental logic underlying all function analysis is to ask 'Why (do we want to do this)?' to move from lower-order functions to higherorder functions and to ask 'How (do we propose to do it)?' to move in the opposite direction., Identification of functions (at the heart of value management) of products, processes, projects or services., Determines what functions are delivered, i.e. what they do or must do, not what they are (avoiding solution mode)., There are 2 main methods of Function Analysis:, Function Analysis System Technique (FAST) diagrams, FAST diagram works by asking how the functions (primary and secondary) other by ask HOW? and WHY? questions to check that the logic works., Later costs are added to functions to assist in identifying any VM mismatches or areas of over-engineering., functions, higher-order functions, Changing a higher-order function will lead to change in lower order functions, as the reasons for the functions have changed, Project objective or customer need may also be known as the higher-order function, primary functions, Each of the primary functions contributes to fulfilling the higher-order function, primary basic functions, essential to the existence of a product, primary support functions, those that differentiate one product from another similar one, lower-order functions, A function contributing to the delivery of a basic function. These are often important to a successful product or service, supporting functions, Generic primary supporting functions, Assure dependability, Assure convenience, Enhance product, Please senses, Satisfy customer, connections, 'when' connection, two or more functions must be delivered simultaneously, 'and' connection, two or more lower-order functions must be satisfied for a higher-order function to be achieved, 'or' connection, more than one way to achieve a higher-order function, There are 3 main forms of FAST diagram:, Traditional, Technical, Customer, Value Trees (a.k.a. Objectives hierarchy) and useful derivatives, Diagrammatic process for identifying objectives in a hierarchical manner., Often used in conjunction with functions., Diagram that shows the relationship between value drivers and their hierarchy (Value Drivers are those functions that must be delivered to achieve a project's objectives)., Value Trees, Diagram that shows the relationship between, and the hierarchy of, Value Drivers, Arranging value drivers into a value tree greatly assists project team members in gaining a common understanding of the project imperatives, The Value Tree provides a simple but precise method of conveying the function that needs to be fulfilled and also the level of quality that is required, Value Profiling, Once a value tree has been developed, it is possible to prioritize the relative importance of the primary value drivers to the client body and end users, Simple Multi-Attribute Rating Technique (SMART), Uses similar logic to the value profile, Method of distilling meaningful measures of value by use of a 'Simple, Multi-Attribute Rating Technique' or SMART, Combines traditional value engineering with soft-systems thinking, Value Index (a.k.a. performance index), The product of the value driver weighting (reflecting its importance to achieving the objectives) and the performance rating (how well the project, in its current state of development is likely to deliver individual value drivers) provides a number which is known as a value score., Provides a measure of how well an option, project or product satisfies an individual value driver or the aggregate of all value drivers, The sum of all value scores across all value drivers is the value index., This indicates how well a project satisfies key stakeholders' needs, measurable customer staisfaction., For each Value, Performance scale from 0 to 10, The value index does not, however, indicate whether the project represents value for money (VfM)., Value Metrics, Metrics may be set for hard and soft attributes and for monetary or nonmonetary benefits, For each project type, there should be fewer than 10 Value Drivers, so the number of metrics should be manageable, The Value Metrics will form part of the lessons-learned database, Value for Money (VfM) ratio, Shows an assessment of value for money, taking into account monetary and non-monetary benefits, The VfM ratios for individual value drivers provide a means of focusing MoV effort on those value drivers that provide least VfM and enable the team to redistribute resources to where they will provide greater value, A VfM ratio can be used in option selection, Helpful to monitor progress during the development of a project and should be conducted at key project milestones, The higher the value for money ratio, the greater is the value for money. It provides a measure for value for money for both monetary and non monetary benefits.
Function Cost Analysis (FCA), Cost / Worth (a.k.a. 'cost to function'), What is it?, Method of function analysis which examines the cost of performing each function shown in a FAST diagram, Goal of FCA is achievement of the highest consumer satisfaction of production at simultaneous decrease in all kinds of industrial expenses (production costs)
Value Engineering (VE) / Analysis, What is it?, Recognized techniques for generating alternative actions to improve value through balancing function and cost without detriment to quality, Original process introduced in the USA shortly after the II World War, Primary purpose is to improve value in an existing design or set of circumstances by studying in detail 2 fundamental questions:, What functions must be delivered?, How else can they be performed?, Most commonly used in MoV®, Improving value in an existing design, VE comprises 8 steps, usually referred to as phase, Information phase, 'pre-event' - meeting with stakeholders, Analysis phase, Negative functions not providing value - delete or minimize, Positive functions, but high costs, Functions not working properly, Stakeholders benefits that are not being met, Creative (or speculation) phase, Invite the workshop team to highlight any areas of the project that hold particular potential for value improvement, Conducts a creative session with the MoV® Team, Capture as many ideas as possible for improving value, Evaluation phase, Evaluate the ideas and select those that warrant further effort to develop into Value Improving Proposals (VIPs), Development phase, Select ideas and develop them into full Value Improving Proposals (VIPs), Presentation phase, Present recommendations to a decision-makers to agree which should be included in the project and agree an MoV® Implementation Plan, Implementation phase, Compile a report on the VE study as a record of the event, Guide for the project team who will implement the Value Improving Proposals (VIPs), Follow-up phase, Full benefits arising from the VE study will only be realized if the implementation plan is rigorously followed through, Progress is monitored, Appropriate remedial action taken if expectations are not being realized, VE study will be arranged and facilitated by a skilled MoV® Study Leader, At the end of the workshop or shortly thereafter, the team will present their findings and recommendations to a decision-making panel and agree an implementation plan, Value-improving proposals (VIPs) will then be implemented by the project team
techniqes for information analysis, Benchmarking, Process mapping, Uses flow charts to review steps in processes., Identifies processes in a diagrammatic format in a step-by-step manner., Often used in manufacturing of system type processes., Used to identify omissions or superfluous items in the process for correction., Root cause analysis, Discounted cash flow analysis
techniques for idea generation, Brainstorming (a.k.a. mind showering), Idea generation that focuses on creation of ideas by volume (no judging)., Allows a large volume of ideas to be generated in a short period., Also strives to ensure all parties are involved - no ideas are discounted initially (later evaluation and filtering undertaken).
techniques for evaluation and option selection, Option evaluation matrix, Allocation to categorie, Idea selection matrix
techniques for weighting, Paired comparisons, Points distribution
techniques for developing value-improving proposals (VIPs), Cost benefit analysis (CBA), Used to analyse the costs of implementing something compared to the benefits to be, Used to analyse the costs of implementing something compared to the benefits to be achieved., Assists business case submissions., Often used in VM on procedure or process type projects., Can be combined with other tools; for example, process mapping, option selection., Decision-building meeting
techniques for implementing VIPs and follow-up, Implementation plans, Feedback, Tracking benefits
Awareness training
Foundation-level training
Practitioner-level training
Advanced study leader training
How to apply MoV® to projects and programmes
MoV® Study Report
We do it anyway
It takes too much time
We can't afford to make changes
What's in it for me?
Don't fix it if it ain't broke
Fixed returns on capital investment
OGV - "Common Causes of Project Failure", 2005, http://miroslawdabrowski.com/downloads/NAO%20OGC%20-%20Common%20causes%20of%20project%20failure.pdf, 1. Lack of clear link between the project and the organisation's key strategic priorities, including agreed measures of success., 2. Lack of clear senior management and Ministerial ownership and leadership., 3. Lack of effective engagement with stakeholders., 4. Lack of skills and proven approach to project management and risk management., 5. Too little attention to breaking development and implementation into manageable steps., 6. Too little attention to breaking development and implementation into manageable steps., 7. Lack of understanding of and contact with the supply industry at senior levels in the organisation., 8. Lack of effective project team integration between clients, the supplier team and the supply chain.
Portfolio Management, A coordinated collection of strategic processes and decisions that together enable the most effective balance of organizational change and business as usual (BAU).
Programme Management, The action of carrying out the coordinated organization, direction and implementation of a dossier of projects and transformation activities to achieve outcomes and realize benefits of strategic importance to the business.
Project Management, The planning, delegating, monitoring and control of all aspects of the project, and the motivation of those involved, to achieve the project objectives within the expected performance targets for time, cost, quality, scope, benefits and risks.
Portfolio, An organization's change portfolio is the totality of its investment (or segment thereof) in the changes required to achieve its strategic objectives.
Programme, A programme is a temporary, flexible organization created to coordinate, direct and oversee the implementation of a set of related projects and activities in order to deliver outcomes and benefits related to the organization's strategic objectives., 3 types of programmes, Vision-led programme, Emergent programme, Compliance programme
Project, A temporary organization, usually existing for a much shorter time than a programme, which will deliver one or more outputs in accordance with a specific business case., A particular project may or may not be part of a programme., Whereas programmes deal with outcomes, projects deal with outputs., 5 types of projects, Compulsory project, Not-for-profit project, Evolving (Agile, RUP) project, Customer/supplier project, Multi-organization project
Output, The deliverable, or output developed by a project from a planned activity. Any project's specialists products. (tangible or intangible), e.g., A new just-in-time stock control system, A new IT system, Staff training programme, Revised process
Capability, The completed set of project outputs required to deliver an outcome; exists prior to transition., e.g., The combination of the outputs ready to 'go live'.
Outcome, A new operational state achieved after transition of the capability into live operations. Result of the change derived fron USING the project's outputs., e.g., The right materials are available, at the right time, and in the right place
Benefit, The MEASURABLE improvement resulting from an OUTCOME perceived as an ADVANTAGE by ONE or MORE of stakeholders, which contributes towards one or more organizational objectives(s)., e.g., Fewer stock-outs and consequent interruptions to production., Reduced obsolescent stock and hence lower write-offs., Reduced stock holdings and so less working capital tied up.
Dis-benefit, An outcome perceived as NEGATIVE by ONE or MORE stakeholders. Dis-benefits are actual consequences not risks.
Data collection
Data analysis, Identify trends and patterns, note strengths and deficiencies, identify 3 -5 key themes, conduct intermediate review with the sponsor and identify recommendations.
Review and report
as stated in official publication:, "The MoV maturity model mimics the P3M3 structure outlined in Figure D.1."
Level 1 – Awareness process
Level 2 – Repeatable process
Level 3 – Defined process
Level 4 – Managed process
Level 5 – Optimized process
not only Risk Maturity Models, Quality, Integration, Project Managment, etc.
see Maturity Models mind map


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Averaged and quenched propagation of chaos for spin glass dynamics
DOI: 10.1007/s004400050130
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- Guionnet, A. Probab Theory Relat Fields (1997) 109: 183. doi:10.1007/s004400050130
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We study the asymptotic behaviour for both asymmetric and symmetric spin glass dynamics in a Sherrington-Kirkpatrick model as proposed by Sompolinsky-Zippelius. We prove, without any condition on time and temperature, averaged propagation of chaos results. Extending this result to replicated systems, we conclude that the law of a single spin converges to a non Markovian probability measure, in law with respect to the random interaction.
Key words:Large deviations Interacting random processes Statistical mechanics Langevin dynamics
AMS Subject of Classification (1991): 60F10 60H10 60K35 82C44 82C31 82C22
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Despite the best efforts of certain national baseball writers, Manny Ramirez and his family appear to have had a great time during media day in A's camp:
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Despite the best efforts of certain national baseball writers, Manny Ramirez and his family appear to have had a great time during media day in A's camp:
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Jim Bunning, Hall of Fame right-handed pitcher and former U.S. Senator, died on Friday at age 85. He suffered a stroke in October 2016 and was in hospice care when he died, according to former Senate chief of staff Jon Deuser.
Bunning rose to prominence in Major League Baseball during his first full season with the Tigers in 1957, recording 14 complete games and a league-leading 20 wins. The following year, Bunning pitched his first career no-hitter against the Red Sox, just the fourth no-hitter in franchise history. During his first season with the Phillies in 1964, Bunning followed up his no-hitter with a perfect game against the Mets, marking the first National League perfecto in the 20th century. By the time he retired in 1971, he boasted seven All-Star nominations, 2,855 strikeouts (maintaining his second-place ranking on the all-time strikeout list from 1967-1971) and a 224-184 record over 17 seasons.
Following a storied major league career, Bunning entered politics at age 46, serving 12 years in the House and eventually getting elected to the Senate at age 67, where he served two terms. The Republican senator was famously outspoken for his opposition to steroids in baseball, illegal immigration and an extension of unemployment benefits, among other issues, and drew criticism within his party for his ornery nature and controversial statements. He declined to run for a third term in 2010, citing a lack of financial support from the National Republican Senatorial Committee and choosing instead to throw his weight behind fellow candidate Rand Paul.
Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred issued a statement following news of Bunning's death on Saturday:
Jim Bunning led an extraordinary life in the National Pastime and in public service. He was a consistent winner and workhorse pitcher for the Detroit Tigers and the Philadelphia Phillies. Jim threw no-hitters in both leagues, pitched a perfect game on Father's Day in 1964 and, at his retirement, had more strikeouts than any pitcher in history except Walter Johnson.
"In his baseball career, Jim was proud of always taking the ball. The work ethic that made him a Hall of Famer led him to the House of Representatives and the United Stated Senate. He served the state of Kentucky for more than two decades and became the only Hall of Famer ever to serve in Congress.
"On behalf of Major League Baseball, I send my deepest condolences to Senator Bunning's family, friends, constituents and the many fans who admired his career in our game.
Twenty-five years ago, "Homer at the Bat" became one of the most iconic Simpsons episodes of all time. Legendary talents like Roger Clemens, Wade Boggs, Ozzie Smith, Jose Canseco, Mike Scioscia, Steve Sax, Don Mattingly and Ken Griffey, Jr. lent their talents to the episode while their cartoon doppelgängers were put through the ringer, leaving only Homer Simpson and Darryl Strawberry to clinch the city softball championship for the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant squad. On Saturday, the show's creators were recognized when Homer Simpson was awarded a long-overdue membership in the Hall of Fame.
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Inept safety inspector turned city-wide softball hero. Right fielder led Springfield nuclear plant to city championship game, then sacrificed his body to win it all. Nearly supplanted by lineup of all-world superstar ringers, came through in a pinch — and came to in time for the next episode. Girthy right-handed hitter powered many a mighty wallop during celebrated 1992 season with "Wonderbat" — his secret weapon. Lack of mobility in the field was no match for moves atop the dugout. Found fame as bush league mascot phenom, parlaying his "elephant walk" into a taste of the majors. Unacquainted with scientific concepts, only isotopes of which he was aware played at Duff Stadium, where uncanny knowledge of southwestern palate exposed team's impending move to Albuquerque.
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|A recent collaboration of scientists from the University of Pennsylvania and NIST has demonstrated for the first time, a unique nanoscale analogue. In particular, nanoscale crystals are created by assembling nanoparticles into close-packed arrangements (so-called nanoparticle superlattices).
|In this work ("Substitutional Doping in Nanocrystal Superlattices"), the assembly is performed with controlled amounts of impurity nanoparticles that differ from those used to form the host crystal.
|a) Transmission electron microscopy image of the nanoparticle superlattice with doping nanoparticles. b) TSAXS pattern of the superlattice. The well-defined peaks arise because of the excellent order of the crystal. c) This work is a nanoscale analogue of semiconductor doping, a keystone of the microelectronics industry. (click on image to enlarge)
|The resulting superlattices are doped, and exhibit properties that depend sensitively on the concentration and intrinsic behavior of the dopant particles. In one example, by controlling the concentration of doping gold nanoparticles (into a crystal of lead selenide nanoparticles), the conductivity could be tuned over 6 orders-of-magnitude.
|To characterize the ordering in these nanomaterials, x-ray scattering measurements were performed at the X9 beamline (NSLS), which is co-managed by the CFN. This ability to rationally tune the properties of superlattices will be crucial to future applications of optical and electronic materials.
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|The controllable introduction of dopant particles into well-defined nanoparticle superlattices, without disrupting the lattice crystallinity, is the first demonstration of specific tailoring the electronic transport properties of bulk nanoparticle ensembles.
|Gold nanoparticle doping enhanced the conductivity of lead selenide nanoparticle films by over 6 orders of magnitude.
|Such control over the introduction of nanoparticles into superlattices opens up possibilities for doping of other nanomaterials, such as magnetic and catalytic nanoparticles.
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Is TVS about to unveil a fullyfaired version of the BMW G 310 R
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WE'VE just heard a rumour from India that the BMW G 310 R also exists as a fully-faired sportsbike built by Indian manufacturer TVS under the codename 'U69' and that it'll be unveiled next month.
Word from India says that TVS has used the G 310 R to create a small-capacity, fully-faired sibling sportsbike with different ergonomics plus slightly different engine tune and gear ratios. There is speculation that the bike will be displayed at the Auto Expo in Delhi at the start of February.
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Currently there has't been any official confirmation of the rumoured U69 sportsbike project. If it turns out to be true, it's possible that through the BMW-TVS partnership, we could get something similar from BMW for the European market to put BMW in direct competition with bikes like the Yamaha R3, KTM RC390 and Kawasaki Ninja 300, as well as their naked counterparts the recently-unveiled MT-03, 390 Duke and Z300.
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