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Louis A. Kaplan Ph.D.
Senior Research Scientist
970 Spencer Road
Avondale, PA 19311
610.268.2153 x 228
610.268.0490 Fax
Principal Investigator of the Biogeochemistry group
Dr. Kaplan is on a leave of absence from Stroud Center from October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016 working as Program Director, Ecosystem Science Cluster, Division of Environmental Science, National Science Foundation. Dr. Kaplan's Stroud Center contact information (above) is still active. If you would like to contact him at NSF, please use the following: 4201 Wilson Blvd, Suite 635, Arlington, VA 22230, 703-292-7187, fax: 703-292-9064, email@example.com
Adjunct Professor of Biology, Department of Biology, University of Pennsylvania
Participation Member, Marine Estuarine Environmental Sciences (MEES) Graduate Program, University of Maryland
Adjunct Faculty, University of Delaware Center for Critical Zone Research. 2008.
Research Interest & Area of Expertise
Dissolved organic matter biogeochemistry, aquatic microbial ecology, and nutrient cycling.
B.A., Environmental Sciences, 1972. Franklin and Marshall College, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
M.S., Ecology, 1974. University of California, Davis, California.
Ph.D., Biology (Limnology), 1980. University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Previous Positions
Curator, Division of Environmental Research, Stroud Water Research Center, Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia. July 1996 - October 1999.
Assistant Curator, Division of Environmental Research, Stroud Water Research Center, Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia, 1988 - 1992.
Research Associate, Division of Environmental Research, Stroud Water Research Center, Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia, 1980 - 1988.
Post Graduate Research Scientist III, University of California, Davis, California. September 1974 - June 1975.
Current & Recent Research
Principal Investigator. Hydrologic regulation of dissolved organic matter biogeochemistry from forests through river networks. National Science Foundation EAR 0450331. May 2005–April 2010. Each year, massive amounts of organic carbon, in the form of dissolved molecules, are transported to the oceans of the world by rivers. The source of most of that carbon is the upper layer of soils within small watersheds, and the movement of water through soils controls organic carbon delivery from the landscape to streams. Standing on the streambank, we look both upslope and downstream, focusing on the interactions of water movement and organic carbon supply, investigating processes within the hillslope soils, individual stream reaches, and the entire river network. This collaborative proposal will integrate dynamic mathematical models that describe organic carbon movement, transformation, quantity and quality in terrestrial and aquatic environments and will generate the first model that links the water cycle and the carbon cycle of river catchments. Collaborators: J. Denis Newbold and Anthony K. Aufdenkampe, Stroud Water Research Center, and George M. Hornberger, University of Virginia.
Principal Investigator. The application of scaling rules to energy flow in stream ecosystems. National Science Foundation DEB 0516516. August 2005-September 2010. Naturally occurring organic molecules dissolved in water constitute the largest pool of organic matter in aquatic ecosystems. Within streams and rivers, molecules that originate in terrestrial vegetation and are modified within soils and groundwater by microorganisms during movement to the channel, are the dominant source of organic matter. These terrestrially derived molecules in transport downstream contribute to the biologically useful chemical energy present in freshwater and coastal marine environments. Our research uses a novel application of stable isotopes to quantify those contributions throughout a drainage network, and we frame our investigations within the context of scaling rules that facilitate the transfer of information from one habitat or system to others. We have grown young deciduous trees in an atmosphere enriched with the stable isotope of carbon, harvested and composted the trees, and extracted the compost to prepare a leachate of complex, microbially modified molecules, and are following the fate of those organic molecules in small laboratory reactors and microcosms. We plan to perform whole stream releases of these molecules in 1st through 5th order streams. Combining scaling rules derived from the knowledge of how streams "grow" as they flow towards the ocean with scaling rules associated with nutrient uptake in streams, allows us to test hypotheses concerning how organic molecules are used for energy within a stream network. Collaborators: J. Denis Newbold and Anthony K. Aufdenkampe, Stroud Water Research Center, Robert H. Findlay, University of Alabama, and Peggy H. Ostrom, Michigan State University.
Principal Investigator. Long Term Research in Environmental Biology (LTREB): Stream ecosystem structure and function within a maturing deciduous forest. National Science Foundation DEB 0424681. June 2004-May 2009. This project addresses long-term changes in the ecosystem of a stream located an agricultural region of southeastern Pennsylvania. Stroud Water Research Center scientists will focus on segments of White Clay Creek, a designated National Wild and Scenic River System watershed, that flow through: a 60- to 100-year-old forest; a 20-year-old reforested meadow; and a permanent meadow. Because scientists do not fully understand either the short-term dynamics or the long-term stability of stream ecosystems, this study will measure (1) the benefits of a forested stream compared to a meadow stream and (2) the time frames needed to reach milestones for stream restoration and reforestation projects. Scientists with expertise in chemistry, biology, and ecosystem modeling will combine efforts to sample, analyze, and describe the composition and activities of biological communities in the stream and its watershed. The research on White Clay Creek will provide an evaluation of best management practices in agriculture and a time frame for ecosystem recovery as a result of those practices. Stroud Water Research Center educational and outreach programs will then convey these findings to farmers and landowners for direct implementation, to public officials and community groups for policy considerations, and to the teachers and students who will inherit the watershed. Collaborators: J. Denis Newbold and Anthony K. Aufdenkampe, Thomas L. Bott, John K. Jackson, Bernard W. Sweeney, Charles L. Dow, Stroud Water Research Center.
Principal Investigator. Biofilm ecology within the East Park Reservoir distribution system, Philadelphia Water Department, and the efficacy of control strategies. Philadelphia Water Department. May 2006-June 2008. Microorganisms in drinking water distribution systems can impact water quality and create regulatory concerns for utilities that involve disinfection residuals, densities of coliforms, and concentrations of disinfection by products. While there are microorganisms suspended in distribution water, most of the organisms are attached to the surfaces of pipes in biofilms. Knowledge of the ecology of the distribution system biofilm community composition is important to identifying effective treatment strategies. The City of Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) obtains water from the Delaware River and Schuylkill River. A portion of the treated waters from these sources are mixed and stored in the East Park Reservoir. Our research focuses on microbial biofilm growth within the East Park Reservoir distribution system and its control. Our objectives, divided into two research areas, are to assess the ecology of the distribution system biofilm and to identify effective treatment regimes to control biofilm growth. We are using molecular techniques in microbial ecology to identify the Bacteria and Archaea present, find out where they come from, determine whether they rely on organic carbon for growth, assess the stability of the community composition, and determine whether they harbor indicator organisms. Ultimately, we will test different disinfectant agents for their ability to inactivate distribution system biofilms and assess the impact on biofilm growth of reducing organic carbon concentrations. Collaborators: David A. Stahl, University of Washington and Anne K. Camper, Montana State University.
Co-Principal Investigator. Seston contributions to metabolism across longitudinal ecosystems (SCALE) – Dynamics of organic particles in river networks. National Science Foundation DEB 0543526. April 2006-March 2010. The River Continuum Concept (RCC) predicted that the transport of partially processed materials from upstream are a major bioenergetic influence and energy source for downstream communities. In the intervening decades this prediction has not been tested. Here we look back to the RCC, and at the same time look forward through the incorporation of major technical and theoretical advances, to test our overarching hypothesis that metabolism in streams and rivers is subsidized by particulate organic carbon (POC) transported from upstream. We submit that from the perspectives of the role of rivers in global carbon cycling and the wisdom of preserving headwater streams, it is important to quantify the dependence of downstream ecosystems upon POC from upstream and to know what fraction of the respiration at a given location in a river network is fueled by POC transported 1, 10, 100 or 1000 km from where it enters the river. Furthermore, the location where POC is mineralized within a fluvial system relative to the site of photosynthetic fixation has enormous consequences to aquatic ecosystem energy balance, watershed management of headwater streams, and quantifying net terrestrial carbon sinks. Collaborators: J. Denis Newbold and Anthony K. Aufdenkampe, Stroud Water Research Center, Aaron Packman, Northwestern University, and James McNair, Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia.
Co-Principal Investigator. Long-Term Research in Environmental Biology (LTREB): Dynamics of stream ecosystem responses across gradients of reforestation and changing climate in a tropical dry forest. National Science Foundation DEB 0516516. December 2005-November 2010. The Guanacaste Conservation Area (ACG) in northwestern Costa Rica with streams that flow to both the Pacific and Caribbean is a site for LTREB research in Central America. The ACG is also the site of the largest forest restoration project in the tropics. In this research we are testing hypotheses regarding the response of stream ecosystems to large-scale, passive reestablishment of tropical dry forests, as well as to steep moisture gradients that define much of the character of the ACG flora and fauna. The biogeochemistry section is addressing two questions: (1) How does the physicochemical character of tropical streams respond to moisture and forest cover gradients, and to near-term and long-term phenomena such as forest restoration and climatic variation and change; and (2) What is responsible for the unusually low dissolved organic carbon concentrations observed in the ACG streams under baseflow conditions and how will this change with reforestation? Collaborators: John K. Jackson, J. Denis Newbold, Anthony K. Aufdenkampe, and Thomas L. Bott, Stroud Water Research Center, Julio Calvo, Technical University of Costa Rica, and Arturo Sanchez-Azifeifa, University of Alberta.
Co-Principal Investigator. Scientific and Educational Aspects of Water Quality and Stream Health in Eastern Pennsylvania. NASA. 2007-2008. In 1967, Buck County of southeastern Pennsylvania launched a 3-year program to assess the water quality and health of its stream and river ecosystems. That study established a baseline to measure the effects of population growth and development. The Stroud Water Research Center has begun to reproduce and upgrade portions of the original study to : (1) assess current water quality and stream health; (2) provide additional new data to help public officials protect the region's water; and (3) provide an enhanced baseline to assess future changes. Collaborators: Bernard W. Sweeney, Principal Investigator; Co-Principal Investigators, J. Denis Newbold, Anthony K. Aufdenkampe, John K. Jackson, and Thomas L. Bott, Stroud Water Research Center.
Co-Principal Investigator. Measuring watershed health: training conservation planners how to use biophysical tools for monitoring streams in temperate and neo-tropical ecosystems. Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation. 2006. This project involved an expedition to sites within the Madre de Dios and Tambopata rivers of Peru. The project goals were to: (1) establish a baseline of scientific data on water quality, stream biodiversity, and stream health that would serve as the foundation for understanding and sustaining on-going conservation efforts in the region; (2) create, test, and implement education programs from people of the region. Collaborators: Bernard W. Sweeney, Principal Investigator; Co-Principal Investigators, J. Denis Newbold, Anthony K. Aufdenkampe, John K. Jackson, and Thomas L. Bott, Stroud Water Research Center.
Co-Principal Investigator. Water quality monitoring in the source water areas for New York City: an integrative watershed approach. NY State DEC and U.S. EPA. 2003-2006. This monitoring program involved analyzing physical, chemical, and biological indicators to measure, quantify, and determine source and impacts of contaminants throughout the watersheds that provide drinking water to New York City. The project enhanced on-going monitoring project and provided an additional baseline of information to assess changes in water quality in response to changes in land cover, land use, and the implementation of best management practices for mitigating both point and non-point source pollution. Collaborators: Bernard W. Sweeney, Principal Investigator; Co-Principal Investigators, J. Denis Newbold, Anthony K. Aufdenkampe, John K. Jackson, and Thomas L. Bott, Stroud Water Research Center.
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Miller, M. P., E. W. Boyer, D. M. McKnight, M. G. Brown, R. S. Gabor,C. T. Hunsaker, L. Iavorivska, S. Inamdar, D. W. Johnson, L. A. Kaplan, H. Lin, W. H. McDowell and J. N. Perdrial. 2016. Variation of organic matter quantity and quality in streams at Critical Zone Observatory watersheds. Water Resources Research. doi: 10.1002/2016WR018970
Wiegner, T,. N., L. A. Kaplan, S. E. Ziegler, and R. H. Findlay. 2015. Consumption of terrestrial dissolved organic carbon by stream microorganisms. Aquatic Microbial Ecology 75: 225-237 doi: 10.3354/aem01761
Mosher, J.J., L.A. Kaplan, D.C. Podgorski, A.M. McKenna, and A.G. Marshall. 2015. Longitudinal shifts in dissolved organic matter chemogeography and chemodiversity within headwater streams: a river continuum reprise. Biogeochemistry, Volume 124, Issue 1 (2015), pp. 371-385. DOI: 10.1007/s10533-015-0103-6
Sleighter, R.L., R.M. Cory, L.A. Kaplan, H.A.N. Abdulla, and P.G. Hatcher. 2014. A coupled geochemical and biogeochemical approach to characterize the bioreactivity of dissolved organic matter from a headwater stream. Journal of Geophysical Research: Biogeosciences, 119 (8):1520-1537. DOI: 10.1002/2013JG002600
Mosher, J.J., B. Bowman, E.L. Bernberg, O. Shevchenko, J. Kan, J. Korlach, and L.A. Kaplan. 2014. Improved performance of the PacBio SMRT technology for 16S rDNA sequencing. Journal of Microbiological Methods 104 (2014) 59–60. DOI: 10.1016/j.mimet.2014.06.012
Mei, Y., G.M. Hornberger, L.A. Kaplan, J.D. Newbold, and A.K. Aufdenkampe. 2014. The delivery of dissolved organic carbon from a forested hillslope to a headwater stream in southeastern Pennsylvania, USA, Water Resour. Res., 50, DOI:10.1002/2014WR015635
Sawyer, A.H., L.A. Kaplan, O. Lazareva, and H.A. Michael. 2014. Hydrologic dynamics and geochemical responses within a floodplain aquifer and hyporheic zone during Hurricane Sandy. Water Resources Research, 50 (6): 4877–4892. DOI: 10.1002/2013WR015101
Bengtsson, M.M., K. Wagner, N.R. Burns, E.R. Herberg, W. Wanek, L.A. Kaplan, and T.J. Battin. 2014. No evidence of aquatic priming effects in hyporheic zone microcosms. Scientific Reports, DOI: 10.1038/srep05187
Tsang, Y., G. M. Hornberger, L. A. Kaplan, J. D. Newbold, and A. K. Aufdenkampe. 2014. A variable source area for groundwater evapotranspiration: impacts on modeling stream flow. Hydrol. Process. 28, 2439-2450. DOI: 10.1002/hyp.9811
Mosher, J., E.L. Bernberg, O. Shevchenko, J. Kan, and L.A. Kaplan. 2013. Efficacy of a 3rd generation high-throughput sequencing platform for analyses of 16S rRNA genes from environmental samples. Journal of Microbiological Methods 95(2):175-181. DOI: 10.1016/j.mimet.2013.08.009
McLaughlin, C. and L.A. Kaplan. 2013. Biological lability of dissolved organic carbon in stream water and contributing terrestrial sources. Freshwater Science 32(4):1219-1230. DOI: 10.1899/12-202.1
Richardson, D.C., J.D. Newbold, A.K. Aufdenkampe, P.G. Taylor, and L.A. Kaplan. 2013. Measuring heterotrophic respiration rates of suspended particulate organic carbon from stream ecosystems. Limnol. Oceanogr.: Methods 11, 2013, 247–261. DOI: 10.4319/lom.2013.11.247.
Mei, Y., G. M. Hornberger, L. A. Kaplan, J. D. Newbold, and A. K. Aufdenkampe. 2012. Estimation of dissolved organic carbon contribution from hillslope soils to a headwater stream. Water Resources Research, Vol. 48, W09514, DOI: 10.1029/2011WR010815
Cory, R. M. and L. A. Kaplan. 2012. Biological lability of streamwater fluorescent dissolved organic matter. Limnology and Oceanography, 57(5):1347–1360. DOI: 10.4319/lo.2013.58.1.0428
Battin, T. J., S. Luyssaert, L. A. Kaplan, A. K. Aufdenkampe, A. Richter and L. J. Tranvik. 2009. The boundless carbon cycle. Nature Geosciences 2: 598-600, DOI: 10.1038/ngeo618
Richardson, D. C., L. A. Kaplan, J. D. Newbold and A. K. Aufdenkampe. 2009. Temporal dynamics of seston: A recurring nighttime peak and seasonal shifts in composition in a stream ecosystem. Limnology and Oceanography 54(1): 344–354. DOI: 10.4319/lo.2009.54.1.0344
Findlay, R. H., C. Yeates, M. A. J. Hullar, D. A. Stahl. and L. A. Kaplan. 2008. Biome level biogeography in streambed microbiota. Applied and Environmental Microbiology 74(10):3014-3021. Request PDF.
Battin, T.J., L. A. Kaplan, S. Findlay, C. S. Hopkinson, E. Marti, A. I. Packman, J. D. Newbold, and F. Sabater. 2008. Biophysical controls on dissolved organic carbon in fluvial networks. Nature Geosciences 1: 95-100. Request PDF.
Kaplan, L. A., T. N. Wiegner, J. D. Newbold, P. H. Ostrom, and H. Gandhi. 2008. Untangling the complex issue of dissolved organic carbon uptake: a stable isotope approach. Freshwater Biology 53:855–864. Request PDF.
Kaplan, L. A., J. D. Newbold, D. J. Van Horn, C. L. Dow, A. K. Aufdenkampe, and J. K. Jackson. 2006. Organic matter transport in New York City drinking-water-supply watersheds. Journal of the North American Benthological Society 25:912-927. DOI: 10.1899/0887-3593(2006)025[0912:OMTINY]2.0.CO;2
Kim, S., L. A. Kaplan, and P. G. Hatcher. 2006. Biodegradable dissolved organic matter in a temperate and a tropical stream determined from ultra-high resolution mass spectrometry. Limnology and Oceanography 51:1054-1063. Request PDF.
Hullar, M. A. J., L. A. Kaplan, and D. A. Stahl. 2006. Recurring seasonal dynamics of microbial communities in stream habitats. Applied and Environmental Microbiology 72:713-722. Request PDF.
Newbold, J. D., T. L. Bott, L. A. Kaplan, C. L. Dow, L. A. Martin, D. J. Van Horn, and A. A. de Long. 2006. Uptake of nutrients and organic C in streams in New York City drinking-water-supply watersheds. Journal of the North American Benthological Society 25:998-1017.
Kratzer, E. B., J. K. Jackson, D. B. Arscott, A. K. Aufdenkampe, C. L. Dow, L. A. Kaplan, J. D. Newbold, and B. W. Sweeney. 2006. Macroinvertebrate distribution in relation to land use and water chemistry in New York City drinking-water-supply watersheds. Journal of the North American Benthological Society 25:954-976.
Sweeney, B. W., D. B. Arscott, C. L. Dow, J. G. Blaine, A. K. Aufdenkampe, T. L. Bott, J. K. Jackson, L. A. Kaplan, and J. D. Newbold. 2006. Enhanced source-water monitoring for New York City: summary and perspective. Journal of the North American Benthological Society 25:1062-1067.
Wiegner, T. N., L. A. Kaplan, J. D. Newbold, and P. H. Ostrom. 2005. Synthesis of a 13C-labeled tracer for stream DOC: labeling tulip poplar carbon with 13CO2. Ecosystems 8:501-511. Request PDF.
Volk, C., L. A. Kaplan, J. Robinson, B. Johnson, L. Wood, H. W. Zhu, and M. LeChevallier. 2005. Fluctuations of dissolved organic matter in a river used for drinking water and impacts on conventional treatment plant performance. Environmental Science and Technology 39:4258-4264. Request PDF.
Frazier, S. W., L. A. Kaplan, and P. G. Hatcher. 2005. Molecular characterization of biodegradable dissolved organic matter using bioreactors and [12C/13C] tetramethylammonium hydroxide thermochemolysis GC-MS. Environmental Science and Technology 39:1479-1491. Request PDF.
Wiegner, T. N., L. A. Kaplan, J. D. Newbold, and P. H. Ostrom. 2005. Contribution of dissolved organic C to stream metabolism: a mesocosm study using 13C-enriched tree-tissue leachate. Journal North American Benthological Society 24:48-67. Request PDF.
Kim, S., L. A. Kaplan, R. Benner, and P. G. Hatcher. 2004. Hydrogen-deficient molecules in natural riverine water samples — evidence for the existence of black carbon in DOM. Marine Chemistry 92:225-234. Request PDF.
Gandhi, H., T. N. Wiegner, P. H. Ostrom, L. A. Kaplan, and N.E. Ostrom. 2004. Isotopic (13C) analysis of dissolved organic carbon in stream water using an elemental analyzer coupled to a stable isotope ratio mass spectrometer. Rapid Communications in Mass Spectrometry 18:903-906. Request PDF.
Battin, T. J., L. A. Kaplan, J. D. Newbold, X. Cheng, and C. Hansen. 2003. Effects of current velocity on the nascent architecture of stream microbial biofilms. Applied and Environmental Microbiology 69:5443-5452.
Battin, T. J., L. A. Kaplan, J. D. Newbold, C. Hansen. 2003. Contributions of microbial biofilms to ecosystem processes in stream mesocosms. Nature 426: 439-442. Request PDF.
Battin, T. J., L. A. Kaplan, J. D. Newbold, and S. P. Hendricks. 2003. A mixing model analysis of stream solute dynamics and the contribution of a hyporheic zone to ecosystem function. Freshwater Biology 48:995-1014. Request PDF.
Cheng, X., and L. A. Kaplan. 2003. Simultaneous analyses of neutral carbohydrates and amino sugars in freshwaters with HPLC-PAD. Journal of Chromatographic Science 41:434-438. Request PDF.
Frazier, S. W., K. O. Nowack, K. M. Goins, F. S. Cannon, L. A. Kaplan, and P. G. Hatcher. 2003. Characterization of organic matter from natural waters using tetramethylammonium hydroxide thermochemolysis GC-MS. Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis 70:99-128.
Kaplan, L. A., and J. D. Newbold. 2003. The role of monomers in stream ecosystem metabolism. pp. 97-119 in S. E. G. Findlay and R. L. Sinsabaugh, eds. Aquatic Ecosystems — Interactivity of Dissolved Organic Matter. Academic Press.
Meyer, J. L., L. A. Kaplan, J. D. Newbold, D. L. Strayer, C. J. Woltemade, J. D. Zelder, R. Beilfuss, Q. Carpenter, R. Semlitsch, M. C. Watzin, and P. H. Zedler. 2003. Where Rivers Are Born: The Scientific Imperative for Defending Small Streams and Wetlands. Sierra Club and American Rivers. Request PDF.
Aiken, G., L. A. Kaplan, and J. Weishaar. 2002. Assessment of relative accuracy in the determination of organic matter concentrations in aquatic systems. Journal of Environmental Monitoring. 4:70-74. Request PDF.
Volk, C., L. Wood, B. Johnson, J. Robinson, H.W. Zhu, and L. Kaplan. 2002. Monitoring dissolved organic carbon in surface and drinking waters. Journal of Environmental Monitoring 4:43-47. Request PDF.
Cheng, X., and L. A. Kaplan. 2001. Improved analysis of dissolved carbohydrates in stream water with HPLC-PAD. Analytical Chemistry 73:458-461.
Standley, L. J., L. A. Kaplan, and D. Smith. 2000. Molecular tracers of organic matter sources to surface water resources. Environmental Science and Technology.
Kaplan, L. A. 2000. A broad-scale comparison of DOC methodologies. J. American Water Works Association 92:149-156.
Kaplan, L. A. and A. E. Konopka. 2000. Freshwater Microbiology, pp. 438-450. In: Encyclopedia of Microbiology, Second Edition, J. Lederberg, ed. Academic Press, San Diego.
Kaplan, L. A. and J. D. Newbold. 2000. Surface and subsurface dissolved organic carbon. pp. 237-258 In: Streams and Ground Waters, J. B. Jones and P. J. Mulholland, eds. Academic Press.
Gremm, T. J. and L. A. Kaplan. 1998. Dissolved carbohydrate concentration, composition, and bioavailability to microbial heterotrophs in stream water. Acta hydrochim. hydrobiol. 26 (3): 167-171.
Pusch, M., D. Fiebig, I. Brettar, H. Eisenmann, B. K. Ellis, L. A. Kaplan, M. A. Lock, M. W. Naegeli, and W. Traunspurger. 1998. The role of micro-organisms in the ecological connectivity of running waters. Freshwater Biology 40:453-495.
Standley, L. J. and L. A. Kaplan. 1998. Isolation and analysis of lignin-derived phenols in aquatic humic substances: improvements on the procedures. Organic Geochemistry. 28 (11): 689-697.
Gremm, T. J. and L. A. Kaplan. 1997. Dissolved carbohydrates in stream water determined by HPLC and pulsed amperometric detection. Limnology and Oceanography 42:385-393.
Volk, C. J. C. B. Volk, and L. A. Kaplan. 1997. The chemical composition of biodegradable dissolved organic matter in streamwater. Limnology and Oceanography 42:39-44.
Newbold, J. D., T. L. Bott, L. A. Kaplan, B. W. Sweeney, and R. L. Vannote. 1997. Organic matter dynamics in White Clay Creek, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.. Pages 46 - 50 in J. R. Webster and J. L. Meyers (editors). Stream organic matter budgets. Journal of the North American Benthological Society 16:3-161.
Kaplan, L. A. and J. D. Newbold. 1995. Measurement of streamwater biodegradable dissolved organic carbon with a plug-flow bioreactor. Water Research 29:2696-2706.
Newbold, J. D., B. W. Sweeney, J. K. Jackson, and L. A. Kaplan. 1995. Concentrations and export of solutes from six mountain streams in northwestern Costa Rica. Journal of the North American Benthological Society 14:21-37. Request PDF.
Kaplan, L. A., L. J. Standley, and J. D. Newbold. 1995. Impact on water quality of high and low density applications of spent mushroom substrate to agricultural lands. Compost Science & Utilization 3:55-63.
Kaplan, L. A. 1994. A field and laboratory procedure to collect, process, and preserve freshwater samples for dissolved organic carbon analysis. Limnology and Oceanography 39:1470-1476.
Jackson, J. K., B. W. Sweeney, T. L. Bott, J. D. Newbold, and L. A. Kaplan. 1994. Transport of Bacillus thuringiensis var. and its effect on drift and benthic densities of nontarget macroinvertebrates in the Susquehanna River, Northern Pennsylvania. Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences. 51:295-314.
Kaplan, L. A., D. J. Reasoner, and E. W. Rice. 1994. A survey of biodegradable organic matter in U.S. drinking waters. Journal American Water Works Association 86: 121-132.
Kaplan, L. A., F. Ribas, J.-C. Joret, C. Volk, J. Frias, and F. Lucena. 1993. An immobilized biofilm reactor for the measurement of biodegradable organic matter in drinking water: Validation and field test. Proceedings of the Water Quality Technology Conference, Miami, FL, pp. 1457-1475.
LeChevallier, M. W., N. E. Shaw, L. A. Kaplan, and T. L. Bott. 1993. Development of a rapid assimilable organic carbon method for water. Applied and Environmental Microbiology 59:1526-1531.
Kaplan, L. A., T. L. Bott, and D. J. Reasoner. 1993. Evaluation and simplification of the assimilable organic carbon nutrient bioassay for bacterial growth in drinking water. Applied and Environmental Microbiology 59:1532-1539.
Bott, T. L., and L. A. Kaplan. 1993. Persistence of a surrogate for a genetically engineered cellulolytic microorganism and effects on aquatic community and ecosystem properties: mesocosm and stream comparisons. Canadian Journal of Microbiology 39:686-700.
Bott, T.L. and L.A. Kaplan. 1992. Habitat specific differences in persistence and effects of introduced cellulolytic bacteria used as surrogates for GEMS, pp. 135-139. In: J.E. Harvey, ed. Proceedings of the 4th Investigators meeting for EPA's Biotechnology-Biological Control Agent Risk Assessment Research Program, Rept. No. EPA/600/R-92/147. U.S. EPA. Gulf Breeze, FL.
Kaplan, L. A., M. W. LeChevallier, and T. L. Bott. 1992. Evaluation of utility laboratory personnel performance of a standardized AOC technique. Proceedings of Water Quality Technology Conference, Orlando, FL, pp. 1169-1185.
Kaplan, L. A., T. L. Bott, and J. K. Bielicki. 1992. Assessment of [3H]thymidine incorporation into DNA as a method to determine bacterial productivity in streambed sediments. Applied and Environmental Microbiology 58:3614-3621.
Kaplan, L. A., D. J. Reasoner, E. W. Rice, and T. L. Bott. 1992. A survey of assimilable organic carbon, biodegradable organic carbon, and coliform growth response in drinking waters throughout the United States. Revue des Sciences de l'Eau 5:207-224.
Kaplan, L. A., and J. D. Newbold. 1993. Sources and biogeochemistry of terrestrial dissolved organic carbon entering streams, pp.139-165. In: T. E. Ford (ed.), Aquatic Microbiology: An Ecological Approach. Blackwell Scientific Publications Inc.
Kaplan, L. A. 1992. Comparison of high-temperature and persulfate oxidation methods for the determination of dissolved organic carbon in freshwaters. Limnology and Oceanography 37:1119-1125.
Bott, T. L., and L. A. Kaplan. 1991. Selection of surrogates for a genetically engineered microorganism with cellulolytic capability for ecological studies in streams. Canadian Journal of Microbiology 37:848-857.
Bott, T. L., and L. A. Kaplan. 1990. Potential for protozoan grazing of bacteria in streambed sediments. Journal of the North American Benthological Society 9:336-345.
Kaplan, L. A., and T. L. Bott. 1990. Modifications to simplify an AOC bioassay for routine use by utilities monitoring bacterial regrowth potential in water distribution systems. Proceedings Water Quality Technology Conference, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. pp. 1031-1042.
Kaplan, L. A. and T. L. Bott. 1990. Nutrients for bacterial growth in drinking water: Bioassay Evaluation, EPA Report No. EPA/600/S2-89/030. U.S. EPA Cincinnati.
Bott, T. L. and L. A. Kaplan. 1990. Cellulolytic bacteria as surrogates for genetically engineered microorganisms: Microcosm studies of persistence and effects in streambed sediments, pp. 139-143. In ORD Biotechnology Risk Assessment Program, ed. Review of Progress in the Biotechnology-Microbial Pest Control Agent Risk Assessment Program, Rept. No. EPA/600/9-90/029. U.S. EPA, Washington.
Kaplan, L. A., and T. L. Bott. 1989. Measurement of assimilable organic carbon in water distribution systems by a simplified bioassay technique. Proceedings Water Quality Technology Conference, St. Louis, Missouri. pp. 475-498.
Bott, T. L. and L. A. Kaplan. 1989. Densities of benthic protozoa and nematodes in a piedmont stream. Journal of the North American Benthological Society 8:187-196.
Kaplan, L. A., and T. L. Bott. 1989. Diel fluctuations in bacterial activity on streambed substrata during vernal algal blooms: Effects of temperature, water chemistry, and habitat. Limnology and Oceanography 34:718-733.
Kaplan, L.A., and T.L. Bott. 1985. Acclimation of stream-bed heterotrophic microflora: metabolic responses to dissolved organic matter. Freshwater Biology 15:479-492.
Bott, T.L. and L.A. Kaplan. 1985. Bacterial biomass, metabolic state, and activity in stream sediments: Relation to environmental variables and multiple assay comparisons. Applied and Environmental Microbiology 50:508-522.
Kaplan, L.A., and T.L. Bott. 1985. Adenylate energy charge in streambed sediments. Freshwater Biology 15:133-138.
Bott, T.L. and L.A. Kaplan, and F.T. Kuserk. 1984. Benthic bacterial biomass supported by streamwater dissolved organic matter. Microbial Ecology 10:335-344.
Kuserk, F.T., L.A. Kaplan, and T.L. Bott. 1984. In situ measures of dissolved organic carbon flux in a rural stream. Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, 41:964-973.
Kaplan, L.A., and T.L. Bott. 1983. Microbial heterotrophic utilization of dissolved organic matter in a piedmont stream. Freshwater Biology 13:363-377.
Kaplan, L.A., and T.L. Bott. 1982. Diel fluctuations of DOC generated by algae in a piedmont stream. Limnology and Oceanography 27:1091-1100.
Kaplan, L.A., R.A. Larson, and T.L. Bott. 1980. Patterns of dissolved organic carbon in transport. Limnology and Oceanography 25:1034-1043.
Leonard, R.L., L.A. Kaplan, J.F. Elder, R.N. Coates, and C.R. Goldman. 1979. Nutrient transport in surface runoff from a subalpine watershed, Lake Tahoe basin, California. Ecological Monographs 49:281-310.
Perkins, M.A. and L.A. Kaplan. 1978. Epilithic periphyton and detritus studies in a subalpine stream. Hydrobiologia 57:103-109.
Recent Presentations – Primary Author
Intra-and Inter-biome tests of functional redundancy: Can bacterial heterotrophs from one stream metabolize the dissolved organic matter present in the water from another stream? L. A. Kaplan. Oral presentation at 9th International Symposium on Microbial Ecology, 26-31 August, 2001, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
The role of monomers in stream ecosystem metabolism. L. A. Kaplan and J. D. Newbold. NSF-funded Symposium on Integrating Approaches to Microbial-DOC Trophic Linkages. Member of the Scientific Committee and Presenter. May 2000. Institute of Ecosystem Studies.
Dissolved organic carbon dynamics and biodegradation in diverse stream ecosystems. Engler-Bunte Institute, University of Karlsruhe. September 2000.
Rutgers University, Ecology and Evolution Graduate Group. Variability in terrestrially derived DOM and its influence on microbial populations in streams. November 2000.
DOM/bacterial interactions in streams: the interaction of lability, scaling, and hydrodynamics L. A. Kaplan and J. D. Newbold. American Society for Limnology and Oceanography Aquatic Sciences Meeting, Research Across Boundaries, Copenhagen, June 5-9, 2000. Invited speaker.
The influence of temporal and spatial variability in the flux of DOC in stream ecosystems on the biomass and activity of bacterial communities. Plenary Session: Dynamics in Microbial Communities of Lotic Systems. L. A. Kaplan, T. J. Battin, T. J. Gremm, and J. D. Newbold. European Marine Microbiology Symposium and International Workshop on the Measurement of Microbial Activities in the Carbon Cycle in Aquatic Environments. Noordwijkerhout, The Netherlands. September 17-22, 2000. Member of the International Scientific Committee and Invited Lecturer.
Honors & Awards
Trustee's Scholarship, Franklin and Marshall College 1971
B.A. awarded cum laude 1972
NSF pre-doctoral graduate fellowship 1972 - 1974; 1975 - 1976
Shell Companies Foundation fellowship 1976 - 1980
NSF grant for improving doctoral dissertation research in the field sciences DEB 77-12902, 1977
Division of Environmental Research 1988 Award for Scientific Merit
Fellow American Academy of Microbiology July 1995
Society Memberships
American Association for the Advancement of Science
American Society for Microbiology
American Society of Limnology and Oceanography
American Water Works Association
North American Benthological Society
Additional Experience
Editorial Board Applied and Environmental Microbiology 1997 – 1999
Panel member for National Science Foundation and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Chairman, Joint Task Group for Section 9217 on Assimilable Organic Carbon published in Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater, 1992 – present
Member, Joint Task Group for Section 5310 on Total Organic Carbon published in Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater. 1996– present
Ad hoc reviewer, Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, Ecology, Limnology and Oceanography, Freshwater Biology, Freshwater Ecology, Journal American Water Works Association, Journal North American Benthological Society, Revue des Sciences de l'Eau, National Science Foundation, Hudson River Foundation, and National Geographic Society.


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Patricia Hair Woods's cottage A few years ago, attorney Patricia Hair Woods learned that the law firm where she worked, Womble, Cotellesse & Howell, planned to demolish a neighboring Victorian cottage built in the 1890s near the Historic Sixth Ward and replace it with a parking lot. She offered to save the cottage, and embarked on a house-moving project worthy of the Wizard of Oz. "It was the widest house you can move without cutting it up," she says. Employing a tractor trailer in place of a tornado, workers set off on a 90-mile journey across back roads and rural highways. One man rode on the roof and lifted up power lines with a pole so the house could squeeze underneath. When they arrived 18 hours later at Woods's weekend retreat in Anahuac, they gently laid the house on its new plot among 150-year-old oaks and pecan trees. Woods repainted the walls, refinished the floors and preserved the original doors and moldings. Although Houston regrettably lost another historic home, the Texas countryside gained a jewel that could last another century.
Downtown lofts "Adaptive reuse" is the fancy phrase used by builders to describe the process of renovating old buildings for new uses. It's a simple idea that's finally taking hold downtown, where old shells of former banks and office buildings are gutted and reconstructed for the adventurous urban dweller. We're not talking about the highway-adjacent, corrugated tin cans that promise "loft living." We're talking about the real thing: the big, atmospheric lobbies, thick rock walls, concrete floors and skyline views you'll find at the Southern Pacific Railroad building (now the Bayou Lofts at 915 Franklin) or the Rice Lofts (909 Texas). And using spaces that are already there minimizes new, "ground-up" construction (drab condos and look-alike town homes), cutting down on sprawl and highway congestion.
Metro light rail Okay, there are the accidents (mostly the fault of Houston drivers) and the occasionally backed-up traffic, but any new addition to the city that can increase mobility, cut pollution and get people back downtown is a winner to us. And with plans in the works to bring more development (housing, stores and amenities) to the light rail corridor, by 2006 you'll be able to pick up groceries, get to your doctor's appointment, hit the gym and meet your date for drinks at the Icon all in one afternoon, without ever using a car or freeway. Is this Houston, or are we dreaming?
Art Car Parade This year's parade, the 17th, featured a dragon, a cadre of Elvises and a giant George W. Bush thrusting his pelvis into a big globe. Whether you like the downright wacky entries or the ones with a little more edge, you can't help but admire the art car owners' craftsmanship and questionable sanity. Every year, hundreds of Houston's car artists unveil their winged, painted and appliquéd creations for the thousands of folks who line Allen Parkway. Every wagon, hearse and monster truck is tricked out (not to mention the occasional scooter and bike) in this true Houston original. It's best to get there early to find a shady spot and watch what happens when Henry Ford meets Salvador Dalí.
Delaney Hall The "What would Jesus drive?" bumper stickers aren't likely to be succeeded by "Where would Jesus hang?" varietals, but the question is nonetheless worth asking. If the Lord were to pick His favorite Houston building, He might choose Delaney Hall, the new earth-friendly addition to the Emerson Unitarian Church. The brick building will soon become the first church in Texas to meet stringent Leadership in Environmental Design standards, which have become the benchmark for eco-friendly architecture. The structure takes a load off Mother Earth with auto-shutoff faucets, carpet made from recycled materials and a metal roof that reflects light to reduce cooling bills. It uses 30 percent less water and energy than a conventional building, despite being built on a tight construction budget, says Rebecca Bryant of Ray Bailey Architects. Even the landscaping is earth-friendly: The native varieties planted here drink less than imported varieties, and they attract butterflies to the adjacent playground.
Marfa Call it a triple threat. For more than a hundred years, folks have seen unexplained lights near Marfa, putting the small West Texas town on the map of Agent Mulder types. Just under 50 years ago, director George Stevens filmed Giant there, forever cementing the place as a shrine to Elizabeth Taylor, Rock Hudson, James Dean and Dennis Hopper. And then 20-something years later, artist Donald Judd set up shop at the site of a former military base in the same area, creating sprawling installations that would forever change the face of the local landscape -- and the world of contemporary art. Now the entire town is awash in galleries, commemorative plaques and paranormal junkies. It's almost too much to take in at once.

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Blake, who shocked Bolt with an emphatic win in the 100m on Friday, followed it up with an even more impressive performance in the 200, catching the triple Olympic gold medalist down the stretch before holding him off in the closing metres.
The winner clocked a time 19.80 seconds to a massive roar from a frenzied crowd at the National Stadium. Bolt secured his Olympic spot by taking second in 19.83, grinning as he hugged his training partner in the finish area.
Warren Weir earned the third spot on the Jamaican team, taking third in 20.03.
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, winner of Friday's 100m in a Jamaican record time of 10.70, also doubled up by powering her way to a convincing victory in the women's 200m in 22.10, with Sherone Simpson a well-beaten second in 22.37.
Veronica Campbell-Brown, the 200m gold medalist in Beijing and Athens, secured the third Olympic spot with a clocking of 22.42 and heads to London bidding to become the first athlete to claim a 200m hat-trick.


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OverviewChanchelulla Peak is the highest point in the Chanchelulla Wilderness. Chanchelulla Wilderness is a relatively small wilderness area at 8,200 acres and is located about 50 miles west of Red Bluff, California. The Chanchelulla Wilderness was created in 1984 by Congress and is administered by the Shasta-Trinity National Forest . The wilderness is steep and rugged with virtually no trails, no lakes, and lots of wildlife.
At 6,401 ft Chanchelulla Peak doesn't earn much respect in the list of highest peaks in California, but it does have a lot of prominence . It ranks 102nd of the list of California prominence peaks with 2,398 ft of prominence. Chanchelulla Peak is in a true wilderness area and is not on many people's list of "Peak's I have to climb before I die".
The most activity this wilderness sees is during hunting season. A wayward hiker finds their way to the summit a couple of times each year and hunters venture into the wilderness in search of deer and bear. There are black bears in this wilderness. I saw a very large one who wasn't afraid of me at all. He watched me for several minutes and I was only about 100 ft downhill from him. He must have just finished lunch, and couldn't eat one more bite.
Getting ThereFrom looking at the maps, it appears that there are several possible routes to hike to the summit of Chanchelulla Peak, however, I found those from the north, west, and south didn't work out for one reason or another. I chose the eastern route up Chanchelulla Creek. Elevation of the trailhead is about 3,200ft (980 meters).
To access Chanchelullas Creek you have to get to Deer Lick Springs on the eastern side of t the Chanchelulla Wilderness. The roads to Deer Lick Springs are well signed and accessible in 2WD vehicles.
Option 1 from the north. 2WD ok for this option, but there are some potholes and ruts to avoid. From Hwy 299 that connects Redding to Eureka on the coast, turn south on Hwy 3 just before the east of the little town of Douglas City. Turn left on the signed road of Deer Lick Springs Road. This turn is on a blind switchback on Hwy 3, so watch traffic carefully here. Zero your odometer here. This road is paved for about 4 miles and then becomes gravel. There are lots of roads and driveways the fork off of Deer Lick Springs Road, but stay on the main road. This is a long drive around the east and south side of the Chanchelulla Wilderness.
Finally, at 18.0 miles from Hwy 3, there is an intersection with road 30N02 on the right heading down to Deer Lick Springs. This road is a little rougher than the one you were on, but keep going down for 2.4 miles to Deer Lick Springs. Here is another intersection. Deer Lick Springs Campground is to the right and Forest Road 1 is to the left.
Take Forest Road 1 to the left and go up about 1.0 mile, and you will see a little drive on your right that goes up Chanchelulla Creek. The creek is hard to see here, so you have to be alert. Drive up this little road about 500ft to a campsite just before the road crossed Chandhelulla Creek. Park here, don't try to cross the creek, it only goes another .25 mile before it ends.
Option 2 from the south. From Hwy 36 that connects Red Bluff with Eureka on the coast. Find the town of Platina on the map about 50 miles west of Red Bluff. Just west of this little town is the Yolla Bolla Ranger Station. Continue west, ignore the first sign in about .5 mile on the right for a road to Deer Lick Springs. Continue west for 4.3 miles to Forest Road 1 on the right. Turn right on this gravel road and follow the signs to Deer Lick Springs. In 5.3 miles there is an intersection and Forest Road 1 goes left down the hill. Follow this for another 5.5 miles to where Chanchelulla Creek meets Browns Creek. The creek is hard to see here, so you have to be alert. Drive up this little road about 500ft to a campsite just before the road crossed Chandhelulla Creek. Park here, don't try to cross the creek, it only goes another .25 mile before it ends. 2WD ok for this drive.
Red TapeNo permits or red tape for climbing Chanchelulla Peak. If you are concerned about conditions of the roads or forest fires contact the forest service.
South Fork Management Unit
• Hayfork Ranger Station
P.O. Box 159
(111 Trinity Street)
Hayfork, CA 96041
• Yolla Bolla Ranger Station
HC01 Box 400
(2555 State Highway 36)
Platina, CA 96076
Email for both Ranger Stations: firstname.lastname@example.com
Shasta-Trinity National Forest
CampingThere is camping in the area. Deer Lick Springs has a forest service campground with 15 spaces and a couple of outhouses. There is a private campground at Deer Lick Springs also and they rent cabins too. They looked pretty primitive and old, so don't expect a 5 Star Resort here.
There are many campgrounds along Highway 299 on the Trinity River about 20 miles north of Chanchelulla Peak. Contact the Shasta-Trinity National Forest for more camping information. They don't seem to have that information on their website.
There is a campsite at the trailhead on Chanchelulla Creek.
If you want to backpack, there didn't seem to be any good areas until you get up to the saddle on the ridgeline just east of Chanchelulla Peak. There is room on the summit for a bivy site or two also.
When to ClimbAccess to this peak could be all year round. There will be snow in the winter and the slopes are steep. The best time to climb is Spring, Summer and Fall. Take caution to avoid the brutal hot days of Summer.
Mountain ConditionsIt will be difficult to get accurate conditions for Chanchelulla Peak in the winter. Contact the forest service to see if they have any info.
Following is a link to a weather source for Red Bluff, California. Red Bluff is one of the hottest places on earth in the summer. Chanchelulla Peak is not high enough in elevation to escape this heat. It may be 15 degrees cooler on the summit, but when it is 115 in Red Bluff (like it frequently gets), it will still be a very warm day on Chanchelulla Peak.
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Pittsford N.Y.- A fatal crash in Pittsford.
Monroe County Deputies say that they were called around 2:30 this morning about a car that was speeding and driving recklessly in Pittsford. A short time later came a call for a crash in the same area at East Street and Woodstock Road just north of Thornell Road .
Deputies say the car had hit a speed limit sign and than slammed into a tree.
The driver and passenger were trapped.
The driver, Michael J. Weber Jr., 20 , of Pittsford, suffered serious injuries and was transported to Strong Memorial Hospital. His Passenger, 20 year old Joel Ajavon, of Pittsford, was pronouned dead at the scene. Deputies beleive alcohol was invovled here and say charges are pending.
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Boom! Studios Expands Executive Lineup With An Eye Toward Movies And Multimedia
Boom! Studios has officially opened up shop on the 20th Century Fox lot, as per the publisher's first-look deal with the studio, and has taken the opportunity to expand and reshuffle its executive offices.
Stephen Christy, who was the editor-in-chief at Archaia before Boom! acquired it last year, has shifted into the position of president of development for the publisher. Christy will now oversees all film, television, web and animation projects across Boom!, Archaia, KaBoom! and Boom! Box. The publisher has also hired Adam Yoelin will be Boom!'s senior vice president of film.


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The result was a 58-49 loss, PSU's 10th straight to start Big Ten play. The Nittany Lions, who have not won since December, dropped to 8-14 overall. Before the game was even over, second-year Penn State coach Pat Chambers implored the men on his bench to not allow the losing streak -- or boos from the stands -- get to them.
When you go through adversity and challenges and some losing, it's real easy to start finger-pointing and not sticking together, Chambers said. You have to get each other's backs. You have to support each other.
Heading into this one, guards Jermaine Marshall (15.7) and D.J. Newbill (15.6) were the only Nittany Lions averaging more than 6.3 points per game in Big Ten play. But Marshall suffered through a 2-of-14 shooting performance Tuesday. Newbill, meanwhile, was held to two points (on just two shots) in the first half. By the time he found his scoring stroke -- he finished with 17 points -- PSU was all but out of it.
Playing their fifth game in 13 days, the Boilermakers (12-11, 4-4 Big Ten) lumbered into Tuesday's action having dropped three of their last four. Included in that stretch was a 97-60 home beat-down at the hands of rival Indiana.
In the first half, it looked as if it would be another long night for Purdue. As the Boilers struggled to score, the Lions slowly but surely began to pull away, leading by as many as nine (21-12) when Newbill made his only bucket of the period at the 5:46 mark. Marshall connected on only 1 of 7 shots in the half.
But center Sasa Borovnjak (six points), and forwards Brandon Taylor and Ross Travis (a combined 10) picked up the scoring slack. Center Jon Graham even hit a 15-footer, by far his longest make of the season.
Other guys stepped up tonight, Newbill said.
Then Purdue found its footing. Center A.J. Hammons led a rally that cut the PSU lead to 25-24 at the break. The Boilermakers' momentum carried over into the second half. And suddenly nobody for Penn State -- not role players nor stars -- could get anything going.
I'm gonna tell you where we lost the game -- the last four minutes of the first half and the first four minutes of the second half, Chambers said.
Super quick rookie guard Ronnie Johnson began to breeze past whatever defense the Lions offered, and his dish to teammate Donnie Hale for a layup with 8:19 left gave Purdue its first double-digit lead of the night (48-37).
At that point, Marshall and Newbill had a combined 14 points. Marshall was 2 of 13 from the field. Newbill had taken only five shots, making three of them.
Marshall had reached double figures in scoring in eight of State's previous nine games but was held to seven Tuesday. Purdue coach Matt Painter said the defensive game plan against him was to switch out on ball screens and, just try to get the ball out of his hands, contest all shots and not let him get the ball in the paint.
Chambers chalked Marshall's issues up to simply having a bad night.
In serious foul trouble primarily because the big men struggled to handle Hammons in the paint, Penn State never did make things interesting the rest of the way. Borovnjak, Graham and guard Nick Colella were all disqualified.
Foul trouble killed us, too, Chambers said.
Newbill did most of his damage when Purdue was in a sort of prevent defense. The Boilermakers pushed out on the arc to stop triples and it allowed him to slash and score, as he tallied 10 points in the final eight minutes.
But the balanced scoring on display in the first half was gone in the second. Taylor did not tally a point in the final 20 minutes. Borovnjak had one point.
And Marshall never did heat up.
I don't know what to tell you, Chambers said. Jermaine has an average game, who knows, [maybe] we're sitting here with a win. But that's not the case.
Overall, Penn State was 19 of 62 from the floor and 2 of 20 from the arc. Marshall and Colella went a combined 1 of 11 on 3-pointers.
Purdue was not exactly lighting it up, either. The Boilers missed all 10 of their triple attempts and made only 18 of 29 free throws. Yet led by Johnson (16 points) and Hammons (15 points, 12 rebounds), they won with relative ease.
Newbill had six assists in the first half and seven for the game.
Penn State committed 24 fouls in the game to Purdue's 14. The Boilermakers had only four fouls in the first half.
The crowd was listed at 6,270.
Next up for the Lions is a Saturday road trip to Nebraska. That game tips at 9 p.m. and can be seen on ESPNU.


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Filed under: Current Affairs and Politics, Singapore Democratic Party
By the Singapore Democrats
29 Mar 2010
Written by Dr Chee Soon Juan, Secretary-General
The report in the Straits Times and Lianhe Zaobao (29 Mar 10) quoted Ms Lina Loh (Mr Chiam See Tong's wife) as saying that I was the one who ousted Mr Chiam from the SDP. The report also quoted her as making other remarks about me that were untrue.
In my interview with Lianhe Zaobao published on 28 Feb 10, I had said that several CEC members had repeatedly tried to persuade Mr Chiam not to resign as secretary-general of the party because we still saw him as the leader.
I added that even in the eyes of party leaders like Mr Ling How Doong, Mr Chiam's position was never challenged but we just wished he could be more democratic.
This cannot be seen, by any stretch of the imagination, to be statements attacking Mr Chiam. I was relating what really took place, namely, that Mr Chiam's colleagues persuaded him to return because we still wanted to see him continue on as leader.
Minimum wage and productivity take centre stage at SDP forum
Filed under: Current Affairs and Politics, Singapore Democratic Party
By the Singapore Democrats
28 March 2010
Economic concerns such as the issue of foreign workers, income inequality and falling productivity took centre stage today at the public forum organised by the SDP. A panel of five speakers comprising of Messrs John Tan, Jufrie Mahmood, Sylvester Lim and Gandhi Ambalam were on hand to present the SDP's proposals in the various areas of our economy.
The audience repeatedly brought up these subjects during the discussion period and highlighted that the influx of foreign workers were causing wages to be depressed and that this had an adverse effect on productivity.
The forum was organised to discuss the Democrats' alternative economic programme.
Sheng Shiong's extortionate increase — a failure of political representation
Filed under: Current Affairs and Politics
(This article first appeared in The Online Citizen.)
Written by Ng E-Jay
From next month, supermarket chain Sheng Siong will increase the stall rentals by a whooping 30% at five of the wet markets it purchased last year.
The five wet markets are in Choa Chu Kang, Bukit Batok and Serangoon. The current monthly stall rental ranges from $2000 to $3000. Stallholders would likely have little choice but to pass on the cost to consumers, or risk going out of business.
Sheng Siong told Channel News Asia that it had no choice but to increase rental rates, as it had to pay bank interest fees, property tax and maintenance fees, after buying over the five wet markets for about S$25 million. [1]
Sheng Siong's explanation unfortunately betrays the company as having engaged in predatory business tactics.
Killing the Dying
Filed under: Current Affairs and Politics, Dr Wong Wee Nam
By Dr Wong Wee Nam
23rd March 2010
"You will not mistake my meaning or suppose that I depreciate one of the great humane studies if I say that we cannot learn law by learning law. If it is to be anything more than just a technique it is to be so much more than itself; a part of history, a part of economics and sociology, a part of ethics and a philosophy of life."
— Lord Radcliffe, The Law and Its Compass
Writing in a recent issue of the Singapore Academy of Law Journal, a National University of Singapore law professor Stanley Yeo and DPP Toh Puay San had proposed that a terminally-ill patient be legally allowed to kill himself with the assistance of his doctor.
They even crafted a piece of draft legislation on this.
The article could have been just a piece of academic musing or it could have been a controversial kite flown to test the winds of public opinion. Whatever it is, a piece of legislation such as this would be an ill-conceived one.
Unlike strict liability, eg, traffic laws, where no moral issues are involved and hence do not need an input from society, the question of euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide is a very complex one. This is not just a medical problem but a moral and ethico-legal problem that has far-reaching effects on the moral fabric of society. Thus the question is: how much feedback have the authors received from the community before they penned the article?
Has Singapore a Future?
Filed under: Current Affairs and Politics, Dr Wong Wee Nam
By Dr Wong Wee Nam
18th March 2010
As the present now
Will later be past
The order is
Rapidly fadin'.
And the first one now
Will later be last
For the times they are a-changin'.
— Bob Dylan
The young are the builders of tomorrow.
There was a time not very long ago when the young in Singapore were apathetic and too absorbed with material things and caring only about themselves. Indeed, many cared little for Singapore and quite a number, because they had the means, chose to migrate.
Who can blame them? For the last forty years a generation of Singaporeans has grown up in a stifling political climate. They have grown up on a staple diet fed by a controlled media and many aspects of their lives have been dictated by a lot of rules and regulations. They lived as if they were guests in a hotel and felt like children in a childcare centre supervised by a domineering nanny.
Who can blame them for lacking a sense of history?
Cooling-off day may lead to heated confusion
Filed under: Current Affairs and Politics
(This article was originally written for The Online Citizen.)
Written by Ng E-Jay
16 March 2010
Three bills were tabled in Parliament last week to amend the Constitution as well as the Presidential and Parliamentary Elections Acts. The proposed changes include raising the maximum number of Non-Constituency MPs from six to nine, making the Nominated MP scheme permanent, and introducing a cooling-off day prior to polling day in which no form of election campaigning is allowed except for party political broadcasts. [1] [2]
These bills will be debated by Parliament next month and are expected to become law.
The proposal to introduce a cooling-off day in particular is cause for grave concern. It has the potential to stifle legitimate political discourse by non-partisan players in cyberspace, and create an unfair playing field in which the mainstream media has a distinct advantage because it would be given free reign to express its views at a time when alternative voices might be silenced by law. Read more
Sgpolitics.net salutes Tak Boleh Tahan protesters
Filed under: Current Affairs and Politics, Singapore Democratic Party
Written by Ng E-Jay
12 March 2010
On Thursday 11 March, the Tak Boleh Tahan protestors who congregated outside Parliament House almost exactly two years ago to call on the government to help the poor cope with escalating prices were convicted of assembly and procession without a permit.
The protesters conducted the event peacefully and did not on their own cause disruption to the public or to traffic flow, apart from attracting the interest of some on-lookers. Nonetheless they were still convicted under the Miscellaneous Offences Act.
Mr Gandhi Ambalam, Ms Chee Siok Chin, and Dr Chee were fined the maximum amount of $2,000 ($1,000 for each charge) and sentenced to 2 weeks' jail in default. Seven others were each fined a total of $1,800 for the two charges and 12 days' imprisonment in default.
The authorities have made it clear that no permit will be granted for outdoor political activities, rendering the permit system a white elephant that serves no purpose whatsoever. As clear as day too is the fact that certain laws in Singapore are used to stifle political dissent and prevent certain opposition voices from being heard publicly.
Should treatment of chronic and terminal illnesses in Singapore enjoy better subsidies?
Filed under: Current Affairs and Politics
(This article was originally written for The Online Citizen.)
Written by Ng E-Jay
09 March 2010
French virologist Professor Francoise Barre-Sinoussi was one of the co-discoverers of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) some 27 years ago. Today, she has taken Singapore to task for failing to provide free treatment for HIV sufferers, who form one of the most stigmatized groups in our country.
Prof Barre-Sinoussi, who was at the Biopolis last week to share her latest research findings on Aids, said that although she was initially impressed by Singapore's healthcare infrastructure, she found Singapore's lack of free HIV treatment difficult to accept. [1]
In response, the Ministry of Health (MOH) pointed out that unlike France's state-sponsored healthcare system which requires that a heavy tax burden be imposed on the population, Singapore's approach of co-payments and subsidies allow for an affordable healthcare system without high taxes.
Sgpolitics.net condemns Gopalan Nair's actions in the strongest possible terms
Filed under: Current Affairs and Politics
Written by Ng E-Jay
08 March 2010
On Sunday, former Singapore opposition politician turned Californian lawyer Gopalan Nair perpetrated an idiotic prank in which he alleged that Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew had suffered a heart attack and had been warded at Singapore General Hospital (SGH).
But barely 24 hours later, he revealed that it had been a hoax and that he was gratified by the reaction that the blogosphere had provided him. In other words, he shamelessly wallowed in his own amusement at the expense of others.
I strongly condemn and denounce the despicable act of misinformation perpetrated by Gopalan Nair and call upon the blogosphere to similarly castigate and boycott his writings henceforth.
Law enforcement nightmare at Geylang
Filed under: Current Affairs and Politics
Written by Ng E-Jay
08 March 2010
Is Singapore's red-light district turning into a law enforcement nightmare for the authorities?
It was reported in one of the Chinese papers that in June 2007, a group of 200 gangsters harassed and assaulted four policemen during a late night raid on an illegal gambling den near Geylang Lorong 14 and 16.
Although the authorities have been actively clearing up scenes of illegal prostitution in Singapore's famous red-light district, they have never been successful in disrupting the operations of illegal gambling syndicates which continue to flourish despite constant raids.


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By Annie Fox, M.Ed. http://anniefox.com
Turns out while I've been sitting in Northern California for the past 12 years answering emails from random teens around the world, I became an "expert" on staying calm and rational even when your kids are driving you crazy. Why else would a media outlet in Dubai ask me to weigh in on back-to-school issues?
The interviewer's questions were good. I give my answers a solid B+. Maybe an A- (depending on whether she grades on a curve). 90% of my responses will probably end up on the cutting room floor. (While down from its peak, print real estate is still expensive in Dubai.) The pearls that see the light of day aren't likely to be seen by many of you, so I thought I'd post the whole banana. You may find some valuable tips as you and your kids head back into the fray. If not, you can always use my blog to line your virtual bird cages.
Q: Why can the time leading up to the start of a new academic year be stressful, for both children and parents? What can we do to make it better?
Transitions can be hard for people of all ages. We get into a routine where we feel comfortable and competent – familiar with our surroundings and the people we share our lives with. All this helps us feel safe and at ease. Then we start a new chapter with many unknowns. We're likely to feel a little anxious about what's ahead. It's the same with the transition from summer to school. Lots of worries and questions can fill the minds of parents and kids: Will I like my teacher? Will I get teased? Will my child make friends Will my child be able to keep up with the work? etc.
We can best alleviate this kind of stress by staying in present time. In other words, deal with what's happening now. Also, recognize that many of the "fears and anxieties" that trigger a stress-response are, in fact, non-existent. They may happen in the future or they may never happen. If they do happen, it's not likely they will happen in the same way (and to the same degree) as we've imagined.
Talking about fears and worries is a good way to quiet an over-active imagination. Encourage your child to talk about what's on his/her mind when thinking about going back to school. As you listen, do not correct, interrupt, reinterpret, evaluate, invalidate, etc. Just listen as you child expresses the feelings behind the worries. After your child has spoken his mind, reassure yourself and your child that you will work together as a team to deal with any and all challenges that come up during the new school year. In fact, taking the point of view that this is a "challenge" vs. a "problem" can also go a long way in alleviating anticipatory stress.
Q: What are the main things children worry about before returning to school?
Social acceptance and academic success. Why? Because for a child (and for parents as well), being popular and getting good grades are the most important measures of school success. Whether that's an accurate assessment of "success" is another story.
Q: What challenges do children who are starting at a new school face? How can you best prepare your child for these?
Changing school due to relocation: New school new kids. This is challenging at any age, but particularly for middle school students as they are "peer approval addicts" and coming into a new school where peer groups are already tightly bonded can create the feeling that "I don't fit in with anyone!" If at all possible, move before the first day of school. Connect with a couple of new neighbors with kids the same age as yours. Starting the first day with at least one person that you know can make a huge difference in transitioning into a new school. Also, contact the principal before school starts. Introduce yourself and your child… Go to the school together for a meeting. Get a tour. Find out if they've got a buddy system for new students (even if it's only for the first few days. Having a friendly student assigned to helping a newbie learn the ropes, is a huge plus!) Also talk to the principal about extra-curricular activities that match your child's interests. (Teams and clubs are great ways to make new friends.) Talk about the route to school as well.
Going to school for the first time: Assuming that parents have instilled a positive attitude about going to school and getting an education, it's very likely that a young child going to school for the first time will see it as an adventure that they've been eagerly awaiting and a sign that they are growing up. If, for whatever reason, a child feels anxious about being away from home/Mom, etc. make sure that he/she is not picking up any of your own separation anxiety. If you've got any worries swirling around in your head ("Will my child be safe?" "Will he fit in?" "Will I be able to carry on with my day without thinking about him every minute??") deal with your own stuff in healthy ways so that you only communicate confidence in your child's ability to manage in a new situation without you. "School will be fun!" "You'll do great!" "Every day when you come home, you can tell me all the cool things that happened in school." Also, many of the tips from the previous answer (changing school due to relocation) fit here as well. Do whatever you can to make the child familiar with the new school, activities, principal, route, etc. Be positive and your child will be tool
Moving up to high school: Everyone in the freshman class is in the same boat. That's a good thing! School administrators, counselors, and teachers all have loads of experience helping freshman become acclimated to high school. As a parent, acknowledge that feeling a bit anxious about starting high school is absolutely normal. Reassure your child that you have total confidence in their ability to deal, and that you will be there to support them in dealing with whatever challenges come up.
Q: What school supplies does every child need at the beginning of a new academic year?
A clean, well-lit, organized space to study and do homework in. Everything else will either be provided by the school or itemized on a list. Buying a bunch of stuff before your child knows what the teacher wants each student to have is a waste of time and money.
Q: How can you help your child ease back into the routine of early mornings, homework, extracurriculars?
A week before school starts, help your child get back on a "school schedule" by enforcing a realistic bedtime that will, in fact, mirror the time he/she needs to get up for school. Also, before school starts have them do a "test run" of getting up at the right time, getting ready and out the door and getting to school. Let them do the whole thing so they can see how long it actually takes. That's the only way they'll know how much time they need in the morning.
As for easing back into the routine of homework and extra-curricular activities, you can't really "test run" those. But you absolutely can discuss what worked and what didn't work in the way school obligations were handled last year. Do not repeat behaviors that caused stress! Now's the time to think about changing what didn't work.
Q: What advice can you give to children who are afraid of making new friends?
Children who haven't had good success yet at making friends may well feel nervous about giving it another try. Parents can help with younger children by setting up play dates with especially friendly kids. A little success and confidence in making friends on a one-to-one basis in a home environment can go a long way to building friendship skills at school. For older children, encourage participation in after school teams, clubs, etc. Make sure you let the child's interests determine the activity.
Q: Tips for parents dealing with a child that doesn't want to go back to school after the holidays?
- Encourage your child to talk. Talking about fears with someone who is really listening, can decrease the power of negative emotions.
- Listen with compassion. Don't interrupt, correct, or invalidate. Whatever your child is feeling is NORMAL. Tell him/her that. Also express your confidence in your child's ability to be a great friend and a good student.
- Brainstorm (with your child). Create a list of all the things he/she accomplished last school year. Brainstorm another list of all the things he/she did last year that he/she would like to change. Remind your child that we cannot change the behavior of others nor can we undo the past. But we can learn from the choices we make and consciously choose to make different (more helpful) choices in the future.
- Work together to set realistic goals. Start with the social and academic goals for the first month of school. Then agree to meet again next month to check the progress and set new goals if needed.
OK, there you have it. You're all set for school. But wait! It's only August 11th, 12th… whatever. Still summer. How about getting off the computer and enjoying what's left of it? And take your kid with you!


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Remington 887 Nitro Mag Tactical Review
A discussion I've been having quite often lately is, "which gun is best for home defense?" The topic usually narrows down to a pump shotgun (the sound when chambering it speaks all languages) and soon thereafter, the Remington Model 870 gets mentioned—and for good reason. The Model 870 has been in our households, our police departments, and our military for over 60 years.
Anyone would be hard pressed to argue against the proven reliability, the demonstrated performance, and the ease of function that the Remington 870 has provided us with throughout the decades. It's because of these attributes associated with the Remington 870 that I was extremely excited to get my hands on Remington's new shotgun, the Model 887 Nitro Mag Tactical. I was curious to see if the new shotgun addition deserved its own model line, or was it just a supped up Model 870 with a fancy name?
Read the featured full review after the jump…
The Remington 887 Nitro Mag Tactical comes with a plethora of features for an out of the box tactical shotgun. It features a 18.5" barrel, a 2-shot magazine extension (bringing the total to 7+1), a HiViz fiber optic front sight, picatinny rails for mounting optics, a barrel clamp with an integral picatinny rail for mounting a tactical light, built in sling swivel studs, an extended ported tactical Rem Choke, and all exterior surfaces are covered in Remington's patented ArmorLokt coating.
It's impossible to look at any of Remington's new 887s and not notice Remington's new ArmorLokt coating on them. It's a feature Remington is applying to its new line shotguns and its military version of the ACR. Remington claims that the Armorlokt Technology is "impervious to moisture …highly resistant to abuse," and that means, "No rust ever."
To be fair, we've only had the Remington 887 Nitro Mag Tactical for 2 weeks, and we haven't had the opportunity to test/observe its rust prevention qualities; however, we didn't review the Model 887 with kid gloves on. We dropped it, laid it against rocks and inadvertently scrapped it a couple of times. The ArmorLokt coating seemed to do its job in regards to common impact resistance—the coating didn't show any major scraps or gouges, which leads me to believe that the Remington 887 Nitro Mag Tactical will hold up well against daily wear and tear and even in harsh environments.
The Remington 887 Nitro Mag Tactical was based on the Model 870; however its action seems to be significantly different. The 887 Nitro Mag Tactical's action features a rotating bolt design, whereas the 870's does not.
The M887 Tactical can accept 3 ½", 3", and 2 ¾" shells, and already comes with a multitude of features that one would probably add on in order to make their shotgun "tactical." The ArmorLokt coating seems that it would provide ample resistance to the elements and daily wear and tear—and the overall quality of the Remington 887 Nitro Mag Tactical seems to be parallel with what one would expect when purchasing a Remington shotgun.
The most noticeable aspect of the Remington 887 Nitro Mag Tactical is when picking it up for the first time—the Model 887 is very unsuspectingly light. Looking at the Remington 887, it's bigger, beefier, and just more intimidating in appearance than its older brother, the Model 870. Those qualities would lead me to believe the 887 is heavier than the 870; it's not. Everyone that picked it up or shot it immediately had the same thing to say about it, it's much lighter than someone would anticipate.
Holding the new Remington 887 Nitro Mag Tactical provides a feeling similar to all traditional shotguns; however, the synthetic texture combined with the lightweight feel of the Model 887 sets it somewhat apart. It's lightweight, but it still feels a bit rugged even if it is part "plastic."
The cheek weld felt good and the top mounted picatinny rails also serves as a rear sight—allowing you to align it up with the front sight for a nice, easily obtained sight picture. The shotgun feels very balanced as well. With the magazine tube full, and one in the chamber, the Remington 887 Nitro Mag Tactical didn't seem to feel significantly heavier in the front or the rear of the shotgun.
The handguards on the Remington 887 Nitro Mag Tactical are little longer and wider than other shotguns; which gives the operator more real estate for their off hand to grip. Users can have a shorter or longer grip to suit their comfort level. In either case, operating the pump on the slide-action shotgun was easy and smooth.
Releasing the bolt takes a step in a new direction when comparing the Model 887 to the Model 870. On the Remington Model 870, I found it quite cumbersome sometimes with regard to where the bolt release was located (near the 11 o'clock on the trigger housing). I find the location of the bolt release on the Remington 887 to be much more ergonomically friendly (for me at least). It's located directly on the front of the trigger guard, and I find operating it to be much easier than on the Model 870.
Granted, there may be some safety concerns since operating the bolt release is essentially like operating a "second trigger" since your trigger finger operates it with similar body mechanics as with a trigger. I find it unlikely that I personally would confuse the two functions resulting in a misfire; however, it's always a good idea to be safety conscious especially in this case.
We took the Remington 887 Nitro Mag Tactical out to the Nevada desert a few times and put roughly 1,500 shells through it. I was expecting the Remington 887 Nitro Mag Tactical to have significant muzzle climb, and to kick like a donkey, considering how the shotgun is so light. It was a pleasant surprise to have both of my assumptions proved wrong.
Upon first firing the Remington M887 Tactical, it was almost a shock in regards to how little recoil this 12 gauge tactical shotgun produced. The recoil reduction can be attributed to the thick SuperCell recoil pad that is featured on the Remington 887 shotgun line. We had a Remington 870 with some tactical modifications (M4 Stock, ported barrel) to use as a control, and I can confidently say that the Remington 887 Nitro Mag Tactical's recoil was significantly less than the modded Model 870.
Follow up and rapid shots were an ease, and also an ease on my shoulder/upper torso. After my first magazine tube, I wasn't as reluctant to empty the gun as fast as I could, fearing that I would be feeling it in the morning—something that couldn't be done when shooting my Remington 870, Winchester 1300 Defender, or Mossberg 590. No matter how fast I shot, or how much I shot, the Remington 887 Nitro Mag Tactical was persistently comfortable to operate.
An aspect I like about the M887 Tactical that compliments the low recoil is the HiViz sight. Using in combination with the rear picatinny rail provides a very rapid and accurate sight picture. Combine that, with the low recoil and muzzle climb and you have a deadly recipe that's an incredible joy to shoot.
We fired a wide range of shells through the Remington 887 Nitro Mag Tactical—from 3 ½" Mag Slugs, to the bargain buck shot, everything went through the M887 Tactical as anticipated. Slugs seemed to have a little more recoil (as expected), but it was noticeably less than firing the same slugs through the Model 870.
We had a few hiccups with the Independence 2 ¾" 7 ½ buck shot; the shells would seem to expand too much in the chamber and would have trouble ejecting. The same shells seemed to work fine in the Winchester 1300 Defender and the Remington Model 870. It was very difficult to pump the shotgun when using these specific shells; it took a considerable amount of effort to eject the shell. It should be noted that this was the only ammo we had trouble with; all of the other 12 gauge shells we used functioned flawlessly.
One of my favorite activities with a shotgun is clay shooting. I know it's not the intended design for this particular Model 887; however, it's still fun. Even without the correct choke tubes or longer barrel, the Remington M887 Tactical made it almost impossible to miss. We even shot doubles, and with the low recoil combined with the HiViz sight, it was a hit almost every single time.
The Remington 887 Tactical Nitro Mag was definitely the most enjoyable shotgun we brought out to the desert those days. Normally we would have shells left over due to our shoulder/body being a little sore, but the M887 Tactical's low recoil and comfortable operation allowed us to blow through all of our ammo and leaving us wishing we had brought out more.
Closing Thoughts
Out of the box the Remington 887 Nitro Mag Tactical is a great deal. For at an MSRP of $500 USD, you get a traditionally reliable Remington shotgun with an updated 21st century feel and features. It would be a difficult task to purchase a new shotgun, along with all the tactical accessories, and come under $500 dollars.
I personally like the updated look and feel of the Remington's new M887 Tactical Shotgun, but I feel that the general opinion about it is going to fall along generational lines. I would feel safe to assume that traditionalist will probably be less likely to enjoy its polymer look, while the younger shooters will likely accept it more.
The function and feel of the gun is unblemished in my personal opinion. The few days we got to go out and shoot it were nothing less than a fulfilling experience. The Remington 887 Nitro Mag Tactical is a comfortable, reliable, and very durable slide-action tactical shotgun.
My absolute favorite feature with the Remington 887 Nitro Mag Tactical has to be the effectiveness of the ArmorLokt coating in regards to dispersing/absorbing heat generated while firing the weapon. After unleashing 3 or 4 full magazine tubes (24-32 consecutive shots), I was still able to fully grip the barrel—this task would of sent me to the hospital with 3rd degree burns if I tried it on the Model 870. The barrel was about as warm as a ceramic bowl when taking it out of the microwave; whereas my Model 870 would have been like taking a baking sheet out of the oven.
The only reservations I feel towards the Remington M887 Tactical are the parts that do not have the ArmorLokt coating. Mainly the magazine tube (under the handguards) and where the serial number is located. It just seems logical that if those areas are scratched and exposed to moisture, then rust and/or corrosion are likely to follow.
Speaking along the lines of tradition, the Remington 870 is the benchmark for slide-action shotguns—it's been proven in combat, and adored by gun owners everywhere. Remington's new addition, the 887 Nitro Mag Tactical, has its work cut out for it if it wants to live up to its big brother, but this tactical shotgun has its own legs to stand on to start its journey. The Remington 887 Nitro Mag tactical deserves to be recognized as a great new addition to the Remington family, and I wouldn't be surprised to see it protecting more families across America very soon.