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Published on October 20th, 2011 | by Jules Yap36
Pax Hack – His and Her Closets
Materials: Pax Tonnes, Malm Chests
Description: My wife and I recently purchased a Dutch Colonial home built in the early 1900s. Due to its age, the house lacks storage space, especially in the bedrooms. The Gambrel-style roof (characteristic of domestic Dutch Colonial architecture) rendered large triangular volumes on either side of the house that were great for storage but hard to access. The Pax Tonnes sliding doors (we used white panels only) provided the perfect solution to allow access to these large storage volumes, while adding a modern juxtaposition to the traditional aesthetic.
The existing walls were demolished and reframed to create the expansive openings an inch less the width of the doors). The top track was secured to a ¾" ledger board fastened directly to the 2″x12″ header (you will need 1 ½" gap between the top of the track and ceiling to lift the doors onto the track). Because the glass doors are heavy, I drilled pilot holes in the face of the track every 16″ to compensate for the fasteners we could not use in the typical assembly (make sure they are high enough so the casters clear the screw heads … I learned the hard way). The bottom track was secured to a custom cut piece of oak stained to match the floor with 4″ countersunk wood screws. The bottom track (cut to fit within the framed opening) was then secured to the oak strip with the standard hardware.
Threaded 1″ black pipe, floor flanges, galvanized cable and fittings were used to create closet rods and we put Malm 3-drawer chests for our folded clothes below. The room itself is clutter free because all of our furniture is tucked away behind the sliding doors. We finished the install off with some directional can lights and gender graphics (the glass panels make for a giant dry erase board).
Although careful planning and measurement was critical, the doors do have some built in adjustability that made the install successful. Phase 2 is to retrofit the male side with coolers filled with Heineken.
Updated: 12 Nov 2011
Since the walls were load bearing we had to building temporary walls to support the roof trusses while removing the existing studs and installing the header.
Headers were installed for each opening and the interior was stripped down to the studs…and to our surprise, there the gabled roof sections were not insulated correctly
The top track was fastened to the top of a 3/4″ wood ledger board through the manufacturer drilled holes. I pre-drilled additional holes in the face of the top track for fasteners that kept the track securely in place when the heavy doors were installed (the first time I hung the doors I had not added additional face fasteners and the door kept falling off the track because the track itself was bending). The added fasteners must be pre-drilled towards the top of the track or the caster of the doors will get caught on the screw heads. Since the weight of the doors is carried by this track, it is crucial that the track is securely fastened about every 16″ to resist deflection. Drywall was installed around the top track
Before mudding and taping
At this point I had to make sure that the doors were going to fit and slide correctly. I assembled the frame of one door to try a dry fit…
Tolerance was close but the door slid without interruption over our uneven floors.
…and a detailed shot of the top track when the install was complete (notice the height of the screws along the top track allowing the casters to roll without obstruction)"
~ Patrick, St. Louis
36 Responses to Pax Hack – His and Her Closets
Pure Masterpiece.
Well done Patrick,
I have been inspired by your project and am embarking on my own 4 door wide version using the 200 x 236 pad doors tomorrow.
Instead of screwing a 2×2.5 inch strip on I intend to use 2 headers, the lower one will project 3/4 inch and will be used to hang the track on.
I wonder how yours is since you posted. ? Still working smoothly ?
It's been a while so I'll try to answer some questions:
Chris and Jonah: The doors are not swinging free at the bottom. You may be confusing the progress photo with a finished condition. The photo at the top just after the before/after pictures shows how the bottom track is mounted to a piece of oak. The doors slide just like it would if mounted on the intended ikea carcass
Anonymous: I believe the directional cans were a Cooper product.
Anonymous: yes these are the Pax Tonnes doors (sans the graphic panel)
Looks great! I was actually planning on doing the same thing this week. However, I had the same question as Chris. Does it affect the way the doors move since they are not connected at the bottom? I know the bottom brackets don't give much support, but rather guidance to the otherwise top heavy doors.
If you could get back to me that would be great!
love the restful white walls
do you happen to know the brand/colour?
great job !
Great Work…just want to try a similar project to get a sliding door between kitchen an dining romm.
When i take a look at your pictures: Is it correct that the doors are only attached to the top rack and "swinging free" at the bottom??
I worry that it might be a litlle bit instable because of the missing bottom reck…
We have two little kids and I want to be secure that the whole construction won't falter after the first bump it gets by one of my childrens bobby-car…
It would be happy about a short reply…
Kind regards,
i just did very similar project, but our doors rattle a bit and are quite loud when opening and closing, is this the same with yours?
What I noticed in this work was absolutely awesome! The bedroom furniture was also perfect for the relaxing ambiance. Job well done..: -)
Love your work! Where did you get the directional can lights from? Size? Brand? Thank you for sharing!
Patrick, is it the correct name of the doors you used? PAX TONNES? IKEA has these doors but with some graphics on. http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/80160565/
May be you used different doors? Thank you!
Love this! So well done. Thanks for posting.
Love This! It's such a great way to use dead space. I'm going to ask my husband to do this for me…I'm dreaming. This is just so great. Congrats.
I have two rooms where I want to do the same thing (but just 1 closet in each room).
But if we do this with the pax doors, the room will get very small, and the closet a bit to large. I would need doors that are less heigh, and perhaps even a bit wider.
We love the style of these glass pax doors, and if we would get custom made glass doors then it would be 4x the price of a pax set of doors! So, with our budget, not an option!
I was thinking about putting these doors together with just 3 panels and shortening the frame, but I assume the result won't be a clean finish and it would be tricky.
Anyone have any other ideas? Are there sliding doors from other ikea series that we could use?
I think the Skinny Jeans in the closet are classic
great work Patrick! love the idea!
How did you get the tonnes doors with just white panels? When I asked at Ikea, they told me they didn't sell the panels separately. Did you buy an extra pair of doors or were you lucky at the as-is-section?
– Josep
we actually bought an additional set of doors
thanks for the info!
I've been wanting the plain doors, there's no way we can justify buying two. Such a shame they don't sell these separately.
Patrick….awesome project! It is almpst exactly the project I have in mind for my bedroom except that mine would be 3 doors wide. I'm not familiar with the door hanging system , would 3 doors wide work with the Ikea door/track system? And is there any hardware on the floor that the doors engage? or do they just float?
Great Job!!
Very nice work!
Thanks to all that have commented. I will try to address everyone's questions:
@AprilAries The work was done by myself with the occasional help of another hand when there was heavy lifting required. It was a long process because the work was done on the weekends or late at night, but very rewarding. Thanks for the kind words. I will try to get some more process images uploaded.
@Matt (and others) The His and Her Graphics were drawn on the doors with dry erase marker. They are not decals. Just a straight edge and some kitchen lids did the trick.
@Anonymous The only modifications to the top track included pre- drilling additional holes in the face of the track for additional fasteners to reduce deflection. The track was mounted on a 3/4″ wood ledger board and the drywall was installed around the ledger board. I will upload photos that should illustrate better.
@Marge The top track is not fastened to the ceiling. It is fastened to the wall. I will upload some detail images.
@Anonymous The dog's name is Lilly.
Keep the comments coming.
where did you get the his and her sign
where did you get the his and her graphic from
Love these doors…what a great idea:)
Fantastic. I to would like to see a step by step.
What is your dog's name?
Extra props for the Chive poster!
I plan to do this at home, could you please post a close-up of the top track? How it is fastened to the roof? Not that I think I will be able to make it as stylish as your bedroom though!
- Marge
What a gorgeous transformation! It looks very upscale and professionally done. Great job!
It looks amazing! very well done!
I like the dog!
great idea
Wow! I would like to do this in my house.
What modifications did you have to make to the top rail to get it to mount flush with the wall?
Where did you get the his and her graphics from?
Sorry. The above should read "Was the actual building-out of…"
Wow! This is fantastic! Was the actualy building out of the closet done by you or a hired contractor? The results are so high-end and professional. Would love to see the step-step process from beginning to end.


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Published on September 14th, 2012 | by Jules Yap56
The Dog Suite
Materials: Kura bed with mattress and slatted bed base, Dioder multipurpose lighting, Expedit shelf, wire cubes, zip ties, paint
Description: I wanted a bigger cage for my dog that I could turn into her own room. I wanted a cage big enough to provide enough space for her bed, toys, food/water, etc. The Kura bed allowed me to create a cage with a guest bed on top for when our nieces and nephews visit.
1. Assemble Kura bed so that the bed is on top
2. Paint the wood the color of your choice
3. Using Dioder multipurpose lighting, screw the light under every other slate under the bed
4. Use crate material of your choice and zip tie or nail into place. I picked up cheap wire cube assembly at a garage sale and zip tied the panels together.
5. Remove one of the legs from the ladder to create a door. Screw in basic cabinet hinges and place an Expedit shelf for the door. I actually found a piece of wood from the Handyman section at the Ikea store that fit nicely and was priced at $0.30.
6. Add a creative charm and write your dog's name on the panel. I picked up cheap wooden letters and tied red yarn around them.
Easy and creative! My dog loves her new room and has plenty of space to stretch, sleep, eat, and play while we are gone at work.
~ Pete Smidt, Chicago
56 Responses to The Dog Suite
This is awesome! I'm presently trying to figure out a way to maximize space with dog beds for my dogs using a bunk system, which is how I found this page. Put in some steps and you can have a dog bed for nights too.
One suggestion though. Instead of zip ties, you can install fencing that is fairly cheap from Home Depot. I have a huge roll that we use for a variety of things. You can nail it to the posts and it'll be much more sturdy and is probably cheaper than buying square grates or whatever those are.
Still, this is the most unique amazing idea I've seen in a very long time. Very well done and screw the people who don't understand crating. They clearly don't understand dogs.
This idea is amazing! I have been trying to find ideas for when my son is living in the college dorm with his service dog. This is practical and efficient.
Great way to give your dog their own space that isn't a metal crate! (Crate training dogs gives them their space, you don't invade it so it remains their safe place to go during thunderstorms, high winds, When unwanted guests are around, it even helps teach your children to respect the dogs space!) Love Love Love it!!!
Great job! Nice that your pup has his very own space =)
It looks ridiculous. The dog looks fine. I've crate trained a dog myself. But to use a children's bed- that's weird. Donate the bed to a child who needs it. Get a proper crate. And don't waste a whole room for your dog. Your dog wants to be near you anyway. Take your dog to the library and let some disadvantaged kids read to him/her.
Maybe their dog ruins the house when they aren't there. Also, this is for when they are at work – and it doesn't take up the entire room Aren't normal dog crates (for this size) super expensive too?
I'm an English bulldog owner and a huge fan of IKEA hackers so this is awesome on many levels. (Props keeping your IKEA bulldog intact. Chance has practiced for the zombie apocalypse on two IKEA bulldogs now.)
My bully is about to turn 2 and we are hoping to transition him out of his crate and into a bed that's stylish as well as practical. I hit IKEA hackers from time to time for inspiration and I totally love this idea. We've actually looked at this bed in the store and pondered the feasibility of giving him his own condo. Actually, my fiancé would love to give the dog the top bunk but I have no idea what we'd use the lower space for. Alas, I don't have the space for this or I totally would. But kudos on fantastic execution!
For those of you who are criticizing the idea of crating one's pets, I understand that it may seem cruel but as many others have pointed out, dogs are den creatures. My bully returns to his crate during the day of his own volition. He also goes to his crate if we have company over and he's done socializing. (The door stays open and he comes and goes as he pleases.) He doesn't spend hours in the crate (as I work from home), but he'd hardly volunteer to rest in his crate if it felt like a prison. He also loves to camp out in the space beneath my desk and has done so since he was a puppy. Dogs shouldn't be introduced to crates as punishment or because they're destructive. The crate is a safe zone. Don't you have a place in which you love to unwind?
Oh and don't let anybody tell you that all bulldogs are lazy. Mine does agility and goes on hikes for hours! He doesn't just get exercise… he gets socialized.
How cool! I wish I had seen this before I bought my dd's new bed and her rabbit its cage.This would have been more spacious and fun for both of them.
Love the idea! <3
I am and adult woman who decided to sleep in a closet, so I can understand that there are safe zones that make animals and humans alike feel comfy and safe.
Ever since i moved a twin size bed into a closet that is almost as small as the bed with low ceilings etc. my former really bad sleeping problems (it have gotten so bad that I have had to take very strong sleeping pills ALL THE TIME) I can sleep every night feeling good and snug. My hubbs lies down there with me until I sleep and then he moves in our master bedroom. Problem solved, no need for pills or get insane. People call us crazy when they hear it, but they don't know us or our situtation. (same as the commenters here)
On weekend mornings the kids like to cuddle with me there, they think it's the coziest room ever Yeah, I'm like Harry Potter. And yes, our marriage is good and our love and passion is strong, thank you very much.
Thumbs up for sharing your story!
I feel happy for you that you found a solution to your sleep problems and could ditch the medication.
I think this is a great hack. The owner obviously has the space available to make a multi use room which is an added bonus.
To all the geniuses out there who think it's cruel to crate a dog, perhaps some education on the matter would help.
To the ignoramus who thinks having "animal husbandry" in a city/flat is animal abuse- get real. My apartment dog gets more walks and variety in outside time than a majority of suburban dogs who just get let out into the backyard to relieve themselves. Crating a dog is a great way to try and avoid separation anxiety and destructive behaviours that can arise in dogs as well.
If we had the space to make our dog a crate area like this, i would be all over it. Maybe a few different decor options, but that's just personal taste
bulldogs aren't the most active dogs among the many breeds and probably this specific one is going to enjoy this cage but will he or she can pee or poop freely while inside that funny creation? because yes the id is super.but not to let a dog the 8hs day alone inside "that".
maybe it is ok for the night…
If your dog can´t be left alone in the apartment/house without wrecking it or pooping, you haven´t trained your dog properly. Dogs are social animals and putting an adult dog in a small cage – like yours – for 7+ hours is wrong, even though bulldogs are not the most active breed. Wise up, scrap the cage and don´t bother posting the result on this quality site, thank you.
Um I owned a dog with an anxiety disorder. No amount of socializing, special training etc. worked. So go back to your cave or bridge TROLL!
How did this painfully ugly cage-room ever make it to this site? I have no opinion regarding the dog, I don't care.
I do not want to come to this site to find discussions on caging versus not caging of animals.
This is a interior design site. While I think submissions can be convincing due to being extremely practical, this one does not succeed even with this, as dedicating a whole room for their pooch is impractical for at least 99.9% of dog owners. And to suggest that this room is still livable for people (the kids), is just too horrible to contemplate.
This is NOT an interior design site – its a site for people to showcase their modifications of ikea products… which is exactly what the bed/dogcage is.
Exactly – it is about hacking IKEA items. Learn to read….seriously……
Quite a bit of ignorance here regarding the purpose of crating a dog. And as far as decor, this is certainly 1,000 times better than the typical black crate.
Great job, Pete!
Great idea! Others might not prefer your taste in decor, or your dog-handling methods, but that's their problem. I've been a dog owner and trainer for several decades, and a den like this is definitely good for a dog. People who say that all dogs behave nicely when left alone in a big apartment if they have enough activity at other times really haven't worked with problem dogs. There are a lot of dogs that seriously cannot handle the responsibility of guarding the whole house all alone. It just becomes a huge stress that needs to be channelled somewhere. Just like some people are afraid alone in a big house without the lights on.
But the den needs to be their own, private room. Not a punishment or a "storage room" for the dog. This is certainly big enough and it's covered enough to be a den. Just like little kids want to have their own room as their private place, dogs prefer that, too. Would you call a kid's own room "Jail"? Probably not. Unfortunately some people use that as a punishment or a place to keep the dogs, when they do not have the time to keep company for the dog.
As for the decor, well, it's not like, for example, the toilet is first and foremost pretty. Sometimes functionality rules.
I think I love you….
How anyone would take a perfectly fine room and do THIS to it….
A room turned kennel And the kids get to stay in the kennel too. Ugghh…
veramente mi sembra una prigione!! ma come si fa a tenere un cane in una gabbia e vantarsi di averla costruita! vergogna
No, it is NOT a prison and he did a nice job.
It's not abuse, and it's not selfish. Experts agree that crate-training is GOOD for dogs. Not "okay", not "if-you-have-to", but GOOD and BENEFICIAL for the dog. So get off your high horse and stop pretending like your ignorant opinions are based on any sort of fact.
And "animal husbandry"? Last time I checked, dogs did not count as livestock. Throwing around big words you don't understand don't make you sound any smarter.
Please people, pick up a book for goodness sake. And in the meantime, leave this hacker alone. He did a fine job – a safe, happy place for his canine friend that doubles as a guest room when a small child visits. End of discussion.
I'm a strict opponent concerning animal husbandry in cities and especially flats because it's ALWAYS abuse and ALWAYS a result of selfishness of people only. They don't like animals – they want some"thing" that subordinate themselves.
And to expose this here as an interiour design suggestion is disgusting.
Wow, really? Both of my cats would be dead right now if we hadn't taken them in. They were barn cats in the country, and the coyotes are just too much for them. Their entire families are dead. But I guess you think they would have been better off if they were eaten by coyotes. Good to know.
So everyone who wants to own a pet or raise a family should pack up and move to the countryside where the air is fresh and clean and land is freely available? It's that kind of logic that resulted in urban sprawl, the death of inner cities and the erosion of otherwise usable agricultural land.
No mKat, people can live in cities if they want… but they don't HAVE to get a pet. I think people should just deeply consider if it fair to an animal before adopting/buying when you live in a small/inner city space and think about the amount of time you have to devote to these creatures.
That said, kenneling is not cruel for dogs when done right. However, do remember that dogs are also pack animals, very social creatures by nature and solitude does not come easily to them. Anyone who says their dog prefers being alone, well its a creature who likely endured some sort of abuse or neglect that led it to that state of being.
I think what some mean here is that forcing an animal to live in the tiny city apartments that we choose for ourselves is not fair. I applaud those who take in rescue animals though; a squat yet warm apartment is better than a cold, starving street anytime. The world is not black and white and there are usually exceptions and grey areas which is why as I said: Just plan and consider accordingly BEFORE buying/adopting.
Jules, please, please post a new submission, so when I come to this site I do not have to look at this ugly, UGLY dog room anymore. Yes, I agree with the first commenter: creepy.
What a great idea to combine… but the dog seems not so amused about the situation… but still a great idea and it looks fantastic…
Do you know this dog? Are you a animal face reader? I hope this comment was a jest
I think it's great; dogs love having their own space.
On a different note, look at how he's sitting. So funny!
To the people who do not realize that a dog is actually liking the cage because he or she knows it is their safe place. I have friends that are guide dog trainers and they are all cage raised.
These dogs are happy and know they have a safe place to go when the "happy kids" are just to much for them too.
Puh-leez, people. The idea that crating is cruel is purely a human concept. I'd be willing to wager that this pup goes into her "kennel" willingly at other times of the day, not just when mom and dad are gone. Wild dogs, as well as many other wild animals such as cats, are denning animals and it is their "territory" and safe zone. I catch a lot of flack because I crate 5 of my 7 cats at night BUT they go into their crates by choice at all times of the day. The two that I don't crate like to sneak into the crates for a cat nap as well.
I've never heard of crating cats. Mine are out all day and night. They have their "spots" that they love, but none of those are cage-like. Most of them are out in the open.
Not judging, just curious why you would do it?
If I didn't crate them, I would never get any sleep. One little girl's favorite place is on top of the fridge or bathroom shelves, regardless of what time of day/night or what else might be there.
I also got these 5 (I have 7 in all) when they were kittens and it was a safety issue then, as well. Their crates are large breeder's crates (4′l x 2.5′w x 3′h)w/only 2 cats per crate and only at night. The rest of the time they have a large room of their own or free run of the house when I'm home.
Great idea. Dogs are den animals and love their own space. I would not say "poor" dog, I would say "lucky" dog. Again great idea.
Poor kids, get to sleep in the kennel…yak. Plus, what a waste of a room.
I think it's unfair to say things like "poor dog" when you do not know this dog or this family. Some dogs go berserk if left alone in a house and might hurt themselves. My uncle's dog chewed up the railing of the stairs and got a huge splinter sticking trough his lip. Sometimes a cage, where all the dogs needs are taken care of like here, is the best thing for the dog.
Totally agree!
If the dog goes berserk if left alone, it means that the dog is not getting enough exercise or mental stimulation.
Actually, just like people can suffer mental illness like anxiety etc. so can animals. I had a dog whom we walked and played with, cuddled all the time but if we left her alone she went nutty. So until you have been in the situation first hand, shut your trap.
For those that think crating a dog is cruel and unusual punishment, I guess I'll just quit my job and stay home all the time so I can ensure that my house is not destroyed by my three dogs…. You know the dogs that *if* they had enough mental and physical stimulation during the day wouldn't get bored while I'm gone for 9 hours a day pulling in a paycheck to buy dogfood, a house and a motorhome so we can travel to dog shows, agility trials, hunting competitions, mountain biking/trail running, and backpacking on the weekends…..
For what it's worth, I LOVE this project.
Is it really neccessary to put her in a cage ?… It's so sad…
I doubt this dog is sad with all the thought and expense the owner put into this space for the dog. It probably is used when the owners at not at home and at night to sleep.
What?? My dog loves his crate! It's his safe, secure, comfy, happy place!! He goes into his crate by his own choice even when we are home!
Poor dog
Really? Do YOU have a larger breed dog? Have you done any crate training? DO you like being nice and snug in a house and in your bed at night? Guess what Einstein, animals do too.
Always happy to see a fellow Redbird fan in Chicago!
(This comment should have preceded the adorable comment.)
Depending on the ages of the kids, this is a super cool over-night. They can be near the pup but the pup's not on the bed. If my dogs had been indoor dogs when my kids were little, this would have been a great idea.
jail …
Depending on the ages of the kids, this could be a super cool over-night. They get to be near the pup and the pup's not on the bed. If my dogs had been indoor dogs when my kids were little, this would have been a great idea.
I forgot to add that your dog is adorable.
Creepy. Poor nieces and nephews.


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Emporia State President: We need to 'raise the bar'August 13, 2012
Emporia State University President Michael D. Shonrock looked to the future of the institution during today's General Assembly to kick off the 2012-13 academic year.
A standing-room-only crowd of faculty, staff and students of more than 500 gathered in Webb Hall of the Memorial Union to hear Shonrock brag about accomplishments during the past seven months and look forward to changes and initiatives on the horizon.
One change was readily apparent. The Emporia State Marching Hornets, cheerleaders and Corky the Hornet mascot opened the assembly, drawing the crowd to its feet for the fight song and T-shirt tosses.
It's all part of what Shonrock calls "telling the story," something he believes all involved with Emporia State need to do.
"Each and every one of us has to learn to tell the story," Shonrock told the crowd.
That story includes the opening of a human cadaver lab, exposing students to an opportunity not often found at a regional university. Another story involves landscaping and beautification efforts on campus.
"That's our front door," Shonrock said about the work being done on Kellogg Circle and in front of Plumb Hall. "We don't get a second chance to make a first impression."
A new tuition waiver program for spouses and dependents of Emporia State employees drew mention from Shonrock and other speakers from campus and the community. Already, Shonrock said, 30 to 40 students had taken advantage of the waiver plan, which was enacted for the Fall 2012 semester.
"That's an investment in people," Shonrock said of the plan.
Other investments, the president said, included contracting with a national search firm to find the next provost and dean of the School of Business and becoming a "data-informed organization."
"We're going to get data to see where we need to go."
Other initiatives on the horizon include a renovation plan for Singular and Trusler residence halls, creating a 100-percent wireless campus and focusing on recruitment and retention.
Alluding to the Olympic Games that just ended, Shonrock talked about the high jump event.
"Our future is each and every one of us raising the bar," he said. "We can get there.
"We just have to jump a little bit higher."
Check out our students' achievements and accomplishments on Emporia State's meritpages.com site


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Three years ago at the Founder Showcase, Mark Suster, Partner at UpFront Ventures, opened his Keynote speech with the declarative statement, "We're in a bubble. You can quote me on that." To prepare for the inevitable pop, Suster shared his belief that the only way to survive was to raise money, and to raise as much of it as possible;
The reality is, we're at the party, and I don't want to be the sober party pooper, so I won't tell you guys the party won't end - but it will. Go get yourself funded: in whatever way shape or form you have to; at whatever price you feel comfortable with. In the end, it's a binary outcome. I know how this ends; this is my crystal ball. When the party ends, everybody goes home. You can't hire people and you can't raise money".
Has Mark's bubble manifested itself in the way he predicted?
Let's take a look at what has transpired since Mark's talk almost three years ago;
Not long after Mark's talk came the "Series A Crunch" – a phenomenon that mimicked his prediction in several ways. Startups found themselves stranded after an angel round or two, unable to raise a larger Series A. Stagnant and desperate for additional funding, many founders faced – and many still do – a struggle to stay afloat.
You could argue, however, that due to the rise of angel investors and micro VCs, the severity of the Series A Crunch has been somewhat mitigated. For the first time in nearly 20 years, angel investments have surpassed that of VCs and helped founders bridge the gap in their funding rounds. Platforms like AngelList and Gust have also exploded in popularity, changing the angel investment industry. Seed rounds are becoming more prevalent, and larger in size, and "The Series A Round Is The New Series B". For the most part, it seems that the market has adjusted, and more and more companies are closing seed rounds than ever before.
There are some downsides to the growing availability of seed capital, however, which are causing other issues similar to the ones Mark predicted.
First off, as the number of startups being created rises, the companies who cannot close larger seed-rounds or Series A are increasingly resorting to being "acqui-hired." This trend, along with the decreasing number of M&As, are reducing the liquidity in the industry, and threatening to cut off some sources of capital.
Adeo Ressi, Founder & CEO of the Founder Institute, dubs this as the "Liquidity Crunch." According to Adeo, huge corporations – like Apple and Google – have historically amassed exorbitant amounts of capital which goes unspent on innovation; instead, these dollars are spent on headcount. If these giant companies do not start acquiring fledgling startups' products, the system is at serious risk;
If the gravy train stops; if the startup movement derails; those big companies will get hurt alongside the small companies and their investors. If they collapse, everyone will suffer. There will be blood in the water."
If this lack of M&A continues, then for sure, as Mark predicted, "the party will end."
Second, many people argue that the availability of seed capital is spreading out talent too thin. At the most recent Founder Showcase in March, Keith Rabois of Khosla Ventures suggested that, instead of wasting money and encouraging the most talented individuals to begin their own ventures, capital should be distributed more conservatively so that these great minds work together to build value. He argued that spreading talent thinly across thousands of mediocre companies was a step backwards.
"If capital is too easily available, you have a suboptimal number of successful companies."
This certainly mimics Mark's prediction that hiring is challenging for startups - though, it is because of the availability of seed capital, not for the lack of it.
So the question remains, was Mark right?
The answer is yes, and no.
Yes, he predicted a reduction in available venture capital, but he did not foresee the way in which the ecosystem responded - namely, the explosion in angel investing. However, this ecosystem response has led to new issues, like the Liquidity Crunch and a possible suboptimal distribution of talent, which still threatens to "pop" any still-existing bubble we have today.
Will a bubble still pop? Maybe. Maybe the explosion in angel investing has just prolonged the process, and delayed the inevitable. But maybe, just maybe, the startup ecosystem, which prides itself on innovation, can adjust and respond to the new challenges that have come our way.
What do you think?
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deleting her celeb friends on social media, but outside of cyberspace, her friendship with Orlando Bloom is blossoming.Selena Gomez may be
The "Slow Down" singer, 21, was spotted with the 37-year-old "Pirates of the Caribbean" star for the second time in just one month. The unlikely pair — after all, he is a tad older than the Disney Channel darling and a father of one — was hanging out following a performance of Chelsea Handler's stand-up show in L.A. on Saturday night. Gomez, who was wearing a plunging black top, was photographed sitting on a curb with the British hunk, who had a cigarette dangling from his mouth.
Well, until photogs started snapping. After the above deer-in-headlights pose, the heartthrob, who's separated from supermodel Miranda Kerr, quickly walked away.
While it could have been an innocent catch up — they were last snapped together on We Day California on March 26, posing along with Seth Rogen — there are already rumors of a "revenge" romance. That's because Selena's on-again/off-again boyfriend, Justin Bieber, has been linked to Kerr.
At the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in 2012, Kerr met the Canadian crooner, who performed at the event. While it seemed innocent enough — the 31-year-old catwalker told reporters she was thrilled to meet the "Baby" singer because Flynn, her 3-year-old son with Bloom, had "Bieber fever" — there were reports that they partied together all night at a NYC hotel.
Then last fall, soon after Bloom and Kerr announced their separation (which has been amicable), Us Weekly reported that Miranda and Justin were exchanging text messages. And not just any old texts — they were described as "dirty texts." Gulp.
If anything is going on between Gomez and Bloom, they aren't talking. Their publicists have not yet responded to requests for comment.
And while it was all fun for Bloom on Saturday night, it was back to daddy duty on Sunday. The actor, who was recently named on Lindsay Lohan's hookup list, took Flynn to the beach in Malibu. They played in the sand and hung out with friends.
No deer-in-headlights photos from that excursion.


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Up on Blocks
One hates to make fun of those who have incurred hardship as a result of global financial meltdown…but, well, sometimes you've just got to point and laugh.
In this case I am laughing at the upcoming auction of 24 units at the Zocalo condominium complex. Last year it was the fire sale on The Alameda condos—"the new heart of Santa Fe"—where $310,000 units opened to bids at $199,000 . Now, just as pundits tell us the housing market is ready to rebound, Beverly Hills, Calif.'s Kennedy Wilson Auction Group is set to offer $365,000 units beginning at $99,000. Apparently not even starchitecture (the Zocalo units were designed by Ricardo Legorreta) can save big condo developers from their richly deserved fate, especially in a development with a poor reputation for construction quality. But hey, $90,000? It would be a people's victory if only such developers could see their way to negotiate with foreclosure victims or affordable housing agencies and suck up their losses in a socially mindful way.
But instead, Kennedy Wilson has issued another comedy script/press release. Example:
"It can truthfully be stated that luxury living in historic Santa Fe, a magnet for America's artistic and creative community, has NEVER been more affordable!"
My favorites are the thoughtful quotes from presumable auction experts. Example:
"Zocalo [c]ondominiums offer homebuyers an unbeatable combination of style, comfort and value," according to Rhett Winchell, president of Kennedy Wilson. "Especially value…"
I do feel bad for folks who paid full price for their little slice of Zocalo, but for those looking to pick up a peaceful sanctuary from modern life's hustle and bustle, just minutes from work or play, where spaciousness is more than just an illusion, the Oct. 4 auction could be just the ticket. You don't even have to get of the couch, you can bid from zocaloauction.com. Ha effing ha.
Greenwashing Garbage
Santa Fe's city and county governments last week jointly announced the shared landfill is "going green." At the end of this month, COMANCO Environmental Corporation of Florida begins work on a $1.057 million contract to install 15 gas collection wells in the landfill. The wells will capture methane gas (among the worst of the greenhouse gases) created by the breakdown of organic material and burn it off in a special chamber, thus preventing its release into the atmosphere or its creep through the ground into adjoining properties.
Landfill Manager Randy Watkins says the process effectively manages methane, vanishing 99 percent of it up in a puff of smoke. Of course, basic physics reminds us that gas only ever changes form; it never simply goes away. Add that landfill gas is never pure methane but generally has a high dioxin content, and the practice becomes somewhat controversial and certainly not "green."
Of course, there's no actual movement on the part of the city and county to actually "green" the landfill. There are federal and, in this case, state laws mandating that any landfill that outputs at least 50 megagrams of gas (a megagram is fancy talk for a metric ton) must install a capture system just as Santa Fe is now doing. In other words, our landfill is so polluted and screwed that we have to install this system by law. You can see how that's different from "going green."
Now, certainly capturing and flaring the gas is better than doing nothing at all, but without a system to separate all the toxic chemicals—all the paint and kerosene and rat poison and mineral spirits that people toss in the dump—from the pure methane, we're essentially super-heating volatile organic compounds and chucking them into Santa Fe's famed "air quality."
None of this is the fault of the Santa Fe Solid Waste Management Agency—which does its best to deal with the brunt of our excesses and dumping improprieties—but it lands in its lap to solve.
One way is to move toward using the burned gas to create electricity—energy is being created regardless and it might as well be harnessed. Using turbines, combustion engines or boilers to produce electricity from the burned gas encourages the separation of elements to achieve the most efficient production of power. Watkins says this is the direction in which the landfill overseers plan to move, as soon as they have a handle on the quantity and quality of gas being captured (something you'd think would have been assessed before handing out a million-dollar-plus contract).
But in addition to listening to the Public Service Company of New Mexico whine about other entities producing electricity, we'd have the problem of developing a dependency on feeding the landfill in order to produce power, rather than the benefit of lessening landfill gases by throwing away (and maybe even purchasing) less crap to begin with.
What's happening at the landfill isn't green but, if we look at it right, it could be.
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Serena Williams breezed into the third round of the US Open and saw the draw open up around her.
The two-time defending champion is perfectly capable of bulldozing her way through the toughest of draws but cannot now meet a top-10 rival until the semi-finals after Ana Ivanovic lost to Karolina Pliskova.
Sam Stosur, who stunned Williams in the 2011 final, could have been a fourth-round opponent but she fell to Kaia Kanepi in a deciding tie-break after missing two match points.
That leaves last year's semi-finalist Flavia Pennetta, seeded 11th, as the highest-ranked player in Williams' path to the last four.
The world number one has been in no mood to mess around this tournament and allowed compatriot Vania King only one game in a 6-1 6-0 victory in round two on Thursday.
Williams did not find the windy conditions easy to cope with but was ruthless in her execution on the big points.
The 32-year-old said: "It's so hard to play in the wind. I'm really happy to get through a solid match with the conditions today."
Williams plays her third American opponent in a row in the next round, taking on Varvara Lepchenko.
Ivanovic became the second top-10 player to crash out of the tournament, joining Agnieszka Radwanska in making a shock early exit.
The eighth seed went into the tournament with high hopes of marking her best season since she won the French Open in 2008 with a good run in New York.
But she found world number 42 Pliskova in fine form and succumbed to a 7-5 6-4 defeat, with the 22-year-old Czech reaching the third round at a grand slam for the first time in her career.
For all her success this year, winning three titles, deep runs at slams have continued to elude Ivanovic.
The honourable exception was the Australian Open, where she defeated Williams to reach the quarter-finals, but she then went on to lose in the third round at both the French Open and Wimbledon.
Ivanovic credits her resurgence this season with learning to relax but admits she still puts too much pressure on herself at the slams.
The Serbian said: "I had great lead-ups to every grand slam. I played a lot of matches and won lots of matches. And big matches, as well.
"At the grand slams I just haven't performed that well. It's something that I'm definitely going to work on and see where I can improve, because that's definitely the big aim for me for next season.
"I do put a lot of expectations on myself. I tried to over-analyse and over-think instead of just playing the game. It's a work in progress. But I really think I have the potential to do well."
The other seed to fall in Williams' quarter was Russian Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, who was beaten by 21-year-old American Nicole Gibbs.
Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova won an all Czech battle with Petra Cetkovska 6-4 6-2 to keep her good run going.
Victoria Azarenka looked much sharper than in her first-round match, winning 12 of the last 14 games in a 6-3 6-2 victory over America's Christina McHale.
Azarenka, the beaten finalist at Flushing Meadows the last two years, has had a nightmare season with injury and is seeded only 16th this time.
She needed three sets to battle past Misaki Doi in round one and lost the first three games to McHale before recovering in impressive fashion.
There was disappointment, though, for American 27th seed Madison Keys, who slumped to a 7-6 (7/4) 2-6 7-5 defeat by qualifier Aleksandra Krunic.


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Our crossings are usually limited to small number of swimmers and are accompanied by three or more of our coaches. Our crossings are supported by the best Water World Swim pilots. After a brief, but thorough discussion of the conditions of the bay during your crossing, we will jump from our boat, and swim toward our destination across the bay.
Swimmers will be divided in two or three groups of slow, medium and competitive levels in which are accompanied by our coaches. This is surely an exciting and thrilling swim.
Be sure to meet 45 minutes before jump time. Bring 2 towels, warm clothes for on the boat and afterwards, have your wetsuit on in boat and be ready to jump. Bring your swim gear (cap, earplugs, goggles, etc.) and warm tea or drink in thermos for after.
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f within the 15 days leading up to the event a medical reason, military deployment or death in the family will prevent your participation, you must notify us in writing and attach documentation (i.e. doctor's note, deployment notice) to support your claim. We must be in receipt of your written notice at least 72 hours before the published swim start time. All requests for Rollover Credits for any reason besides medical, military deployment or death within 15 days of race day will be denied.
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It's Magick!
I agree that it's doubtful that any incriminating bones of Geronimo reside in the dark and mysterious Tomb of the Order of Skull and Bones. What isn't so doubtful is what two Santa Feans, both Yale graduates, have told me: that's it's well-known that the Tomb that sits alongside the campus of Yale has consistently had the highest water bill in all of New Haven, Conn. and has had, for decades, enough water use to fill several swimming pools monthly.
Why might this be? The answer is obvious to those privy to the ways of the magickal arts. One web article titled "Circles, Why Use Them?" says, "In short, because circles protect you while you are performing magick." Another web article by Robert Bruce titled "Running Water Countermeasures: The Scientific Explanation" explains that troublesome spirits and ghosts and earthbound spirits cannot cross running water and that staying within a complete circle of running water proves to be completely protective.
It's a fact that Skull and Bones members are forbidden to reveal what happens inside the Tomb. Could this be part of a bevy of nefarious secrets that only initiates know about?
Richard Dean Jacob
Santa Fe
Dry Grill
As the proprietors of a new restaurant and as longtime readers of the Reporter, we felt the need to question a few things. We have recently been working on acquiring our beer and wine license and, aside from the obvious expenses and hassles, we find ourselves torn concerning the serving of alcohol to the public. On one hand, it would certainly contribute to our bottom line and most people seem to be able to drink responsibly. On the other hand, our restaurant is 10 miles out of town and nobody walks there. How could we consider it responsible to serve alcohol on a two-lane highway when we see so much alcohol-induced tragedy?
Then again, the winner of "Best Restaurant When You're Eating With Kids" in the Best of Santa Fe poll last time was a bar. I've been there on many occasions and even had a good time, but would I bring my daughter there? I try to be a responsible parent and you can't protect them forever, but unsavory behavior seems to gravitate to large-scale liquor sales. In the interest of maintaining a truly family friendly atmosphere, we are no longer pursuing our beer and wine license.
Peter and Ana Chang
Thunderbird Grill
Something Nice
Alex De Vore (or Alex De Bore as I'll refer to him) is typical of his age group: terminally cynical and bitchy. Unfortunately, this generation mistakenly believes these opinions are worthy of publication, validated by the internet, which tells them anyone anywhere can now "publish" anything they like.
My grandmother, God rest her soul, always told me, "If you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all." For Alex, who'll merely be getting what he gives, I will now make an exception, in the only language he seems to understand:
Alex De Bore is a pompous, snarky, pretentious douche bag with bad taste who can't write his way out of a paper bag.
Hurts, doesn't it?
In a town as small as Santa Fe, Alex, it's unwise to flagrantly slam people, unless you want to accumulate enemies, of course. Would you say the things you write to these people's faces (because, in my experience, that would be asking for a few missing teeth) or do you believe the anonymity of hiding behind your keyboard will protect you?
I've often had these thoughts when reading an Alex De Bore "review," but now feel compelled to offer some constructive suggestions:
If Alex De Bore dislikes "jam bands" so much, maybe he should do himself a favor and stop listening to them.
Maybe he should do these bands' fans a favor and keep his invalid opinions to himself.
Maybe the Santa Fe Reporter should aim higher when hiring "young" voices to "write" for their publication.
Chris Diestler
Santa Fe
35 more Years
I would like to add to your interview with Richard McCord in your special anniversary issue.
My husband, Mort Liebman, became an equal partner in the Santa Fe News with Rudy Rodriguez in 1973. He brought along his experience and professionalism from the East, where he was a newspaper publisher. After being at the News for a short times, Dick spoke with Mort about buying the News. The quality of the News had improved along with its readership and advertising revenue. As I recall, Dick thought the News would be a hindrance to him and Laurie [Knowles} in starting up a new publication.
Mort seemed agreeable from the start. He was willing to give up the demands of publishing. And so Rudy and Mort sold the paper to Dick and Laurie.
I had been writing the feature stories and all the copy for the News and I stayed on with the Santa Fe Reporter for a short time. Mort stayed on for years in many capacities.
I wish the Reporter continued success.
Martha Liebman
Santa Fe
Pot, Kettle
It's interesting to see what never changes: bigotry. I refer to the sour comments by Sarah Gomez in the "What's the most important thing to happen in Santa Fe in the last 35 years?" section, mentioning, among others, being "rushed and shoved" in Whole Foods and "obese tourists." I've never been shoved and hurried in Whole Foods—but then I never walked in carrying before me my resentment of everyone who isn't exactly like me. The only time I've ever been shoved and hurried here is on the road, by the city's legendry bad local drivers, who think tailgating is cute and are either too drunk or too lazy to use turn signals. And if Ms. Gomez REALLY wants to see obese, she should try Walmart, where what I'm sure she considers a more acceptably "authentic" population waddles through the aisles, often pushing wagons full of children clearly on their way to becoming part of the child-obesity epidemic in New Mexico. Ms. Gomez should be careful what she wishes for: If those tourists decide to take their dollars, euros, krone, yen, etc. elsewhere, New Mexico's already abysmal public school system—one of the worst in the country and graduating the barely literate regularly—will only get worse.
All of which is to say, people who live in glass stereotypes shouldn't throw stones.
Kaaren S Boullosa
Santa Fe
Correction: An article, in last week's paper, on Santa Fe Opera General Director Charles MacKay [Performing arts, July 1: "New Blood"] stated incorrectly that Opera Baltimore had closed. It should have stated that the Baltimore Opera Company had closed. SFR regrets the error.
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A urine protein test measures the total amount of protein in the urine. Once a urine sample is collected, the lab determines the amount of protein in the urine sample. This test is often done as part of a routine urinalysis in which several chemicals in the urine are measured.
In most healthy people, the kidneys prevent significant amounts of protein from entering the urine, so the urine protein test is most commonly used to screen for kidney disease. It's also used to monitor kidney function in kids already diagnosed with kidney disease or who are taking medications that can affect the kidneys.
Abnormal results also may point to diseases affecting other parts of the body. Other tests may be needed before a definite diagnosis can be made.
Before the test, your child might need to temporarily stop taking specific drugs that could interfere with results. Be sure to discuss this with your doctor.
Collecting the specimen should only take a few minutes. Your child will be asked to urinate into a clean sample cup in the doctor's office. If your child isn't potty trained and can't urinate into a cup, a small catheter may need to be inserted into the bladder to obtain the urine specimen.
Alternatively, a urine collection bag with adhesive tape on one end might be used to collect a sample from an infant. You'll clean your baby's genital area and then arrange the bag around the urinary opening. Once the bag is in place, you'll secure it with the attached tape. You can then put a diaper on your baby. Remove the collection bag once your baby has urinated into it, usually within an hour. Deliver this specimen to the lab.
If you take the specimen at home, follow any storage and transportation instructions the lab gives you.
Because the test involves normal urination, there shouldn't be any discomfort as long as your child can provide a urine specimen.
The results of the urine protein test should be available within a day. Your doctor will go over the results with you and explain what they mean. If the results are abnormal, further tests may be ordered.
No risks are associated with taking a urine protein test. Infants may occasionally experience skin irritation from the adhesive tape on the collection bag. If a catheter is used to obtain the urine, it may cause temporary discomfort. If you have any questions or concerns about this procedure, talk to your doctor.
The urine protein test is painless. Explaining how the test will be conducted and why it's being done can help ease any fear. Make sure your child understands that there should be no foreign matter, such as toilet paper or hair, in the sample.
If you have questions about the urine protein test, speak with your doctor.
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A local man was sentenced to three years in the Del Norte County Jail last week after a plea deal in his vehicular manslaughter case.
The case against 24-year-old Darren J. Davis stemmed from a wreck south of Crescent City in March 2012 that killed three people, including his older brother, Darvin Davis, who was 25.
Darren Davis, of Crescent City, was traveling north on U.S. Highway 101 when he crossed into oncoming traffic and was struck by a Honda Accord, authorities said.
The Volkswagen Beetle that Davis was driving was struck on its passenger side. The collision sent it rolling to the southbound shoulder, landing on the passenger side where Darvin Davis was sitting, authorities said. Darvin Davis died as a result of the crash, as did Darrell L. Stock, 77, and his wife, Pamela A. Stock, 66, both of Crescent City, who were in the Accord, authorities said.
Initially facing three counts of vehicular manslaughter and a reckless driving charge, Davis pleaded guilty to two counts of vehicular manslaughter without negligence, reckless driving and inflicting corporal injury to a cohabitant - the latter charge was consolidated into the sentence from a separate case.
He received a total of two years and four months - to be served consecutively - for the vehicular manslaughter case and an additional eight months for the domestic violence case.
He must also pay $3,500 in restitution and fines and will be on probation for three years pending his release.
Salena Norris, who shared a child with Darvin Davis, read a letter at Darren Davis' sentencing.
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Emporia State School of Business named least expensive for out-of-state studentsJuly 12, 2011
Emporia State University is the best place to obtain a business degree without stretching financial resources too thin.
In a new report released July 12, 2011, by U.S. News and World Report, ESU topped the list of the 10 Least Expensive Public Business Schools for Out-of-State Students. Just last week, the national publication named ESU the least expensive option for in-state students.
Out-of-state tuition and fees for ESU's School of Business were $14,594 in 2010-11, more than $5,000 below the average of $19,832 for the 10 programs on the least-expensive list. By contrast, ESU's tuition and fees were less than one-third of the $50,189 charged at the most expensive school for out-of-state tuition. The 10 most expensive programs averaged $43,488, according to 2010-11 figures.
Scholarships in ESU's School of Business help make a degree even more affordable. In 2010-11, ESU business students averaged $1,449 in scholarship awards.
"In this economic environment, we are proud that we can offer a top-quality educational experience at a value that empowers students to improve their lives and secure their future," said Dr. James Williams, vice-president of academic affairs at ESU.
ESU's School of Business offers a master of business administration degree along with undergraduate and graduate degrees in seven programs — accounting, information systems, business administration, business education, finance, management and marketing.
The school is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate School of Business (AACSB-International), a designation held by less than 5 percent of business schools worldwide. It also is home to the Center for Business and Economic Development, the Kansas Small Business Development Center, the Center for Insurance Education and the Kansas Business Hall of Fame.
Students enjoy undergraduate classes that average 26 students and graduate courses that average 19 students, taught by a total of 30 faculty members, all of whom have doctorate or master's degrees. After earning their degrees, more than 97 percent of graduates are placed in jobs within six to nine months after graduation.
To develop the lists of business schools, U.S. News surveyed more than 400 schools. Schools self-reported a myriad of data regarding their academic programs and the makeup of their student body, among other areas, making U.S. News' data the most accurate and detailed collection of college facts and figures of its kind.
Emporia State University began in 1863 as an exemplary teachers education college two years after Kansas became a state and soon blossomed into a comprehensive regional university known for its rich tradition of excellence.
Today, the university offers more than 65 academic areas of study that lead to bachelor's, master's and doctorate degrees and certificate programs in four colleges. It is known for empowering Kansans to better their lives through small classes in a caring but rigorous academic environment.
The university was named a first-tier regional university in the 2011 U.S. News and World Report's "Best Colleges."
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Until relatively recently, developing hybrid simulation models using more than one simulation paradigm was a challenging task which required a degree of ingenuity on behalf of the modeler. Generally speaking, such hybrid models either had to be coded from scratch in a programming language, or developed using two (or more) different off-the-shelf software tools which had to communicate with each other through a user-written interface. Nowadays a number of simulation tools are available which aim to make this task easier. This paper does not set out to be a formal review of such software, but it discusses the increasing popularity of hybrid simulation and the rapidly developing market in hybrid modeling tools, focusing specifically on applications in health and social care and using experience from the Care Life Cycle project and elsewhere.» Mehr lesen
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The advantages of combined simulation techniques have been already frequently discussed and are well-covered by the recently published literature. In particular, many case studies have been presented solving similar domain-specific problems by different multi-paradigm simulation approaches. Moreover, a number of papers exist focusing on theoretical and conceptual aspects of hybrid simulation. However, it still remains a challenge to decide, whether combined methods are appropriate in certain situations and how they can be applied. Therefore, domain-specific user guides for multi-paradigm modeling are required combining general concepts and best practices to common steps. In this paper, we particularly outline three major processes targeting to define structured hybrid approaches in domain-specific contexts, and we focus on some practical issues aiming to a sustainable model development. Finally, an example hybrid methodology for problems in healthcare will be presented.» Mehr lesen
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The weather is unpredictable and can have a large impact on the profitability of seasonal businesses, particularly if staffing requirements are highly temperature-dependent. In this paper we describe our efforts in developing a what-if analysis tool to assist affected Small and Medium Enterprises in determining the best case scenario for timing hiring new staff and deciding the optimum length of temporary employment contracts.» Mehr lesen
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This work simulated some alternatives of dynamic allocation of additional human resources in a company that produces various products from Pupunha palm. Its goal was to increase the average amount of trays produced per day in this line through a hybrid application of discrete event and agent-based simulation. Two different decision-making forms were proposed to find out which workstation should have received an additional operator. The first proposal was made on the level of occupancy of the operators, while the second one was made on the queue size. The computational model was operationally validated by comparing its results with the actual production data of the company.» Mehr lesen
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A tunnel boring machine (TBM) is the primary resource in a tunnel construction project and generally its advance rate is equal to the performance rate of the whole project. Regarding previous studies, the utilization factor of TBMs is approximately 50% most of the time. The process of repair and maintenance of various parts of the machine and the logistic equipment takes 50% of the time. This case study aims to simulate the whole process of TBM tunneling in Ahwas subway project and find out how different scenarios of repair and maintenance can affect the utilization factor of the TBM. The model is developed using discrete-event simulation (DES) method.» Mehr lesen
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Diabetes insipidus (DI) is a condition where water in the body is improperly removed from the circulatory system by the kidneys.
There are 2 forms of DI:
- Central diabetes insipidus (central DI)
- Nephrogenic diabetes insipidus (NDI)
Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) controls the amount of water reabsorbed by the kidneys. ADH is made in the hypothalamus of the brain. The pituitary gland, at the base of the brain, stores and releases ADH.
Central DI occurs when the hypothalamus does not make enough ADH.
NDI occurs when the kidneys do not respond to ADH.
Some diabetes insipidus is caused by genetic problems that lead to central DI or NDI. Others may develop after an injury or illness.
Risk Factors
Factors that may increase your risk of DI include:
- Damage to the hypothalamus or pituitary glands due to surgery, infection, stroke, brain tumor, or head injury
- Certain medications, such as lithium—the most common cause of NDI
- Certain conditions, such as sarcoidosis, tuberculosis, and granulomatosis with polyangiitis
- Kidney disease such as polycystic kidney disease
- Protein malnutrition
- Certain conditions such as hypercalcemia and hypokalemia
Symptoms may include:
- Increased urination, especially during the night
- Extreme thirst
- Dehydration—fast heart rate, dry skin and mouth
You will be asked about your symptoms and medical history. A physical exam may be done.
Your bodily fluids may be tested. This can be done with:
- Blood tests
- Urine tests
- Water deprivation test
Images may be taken of your bodily structures. This can be done with an MRI scan.
Talk with your doctor about the best plan for you. Your doctor will work with you to address the underlying cause.
Treatment may include:
- For central DI—taking a synthetic form of ADH
- For NDI—following a low-sodium diet, drinking plenty of water, taking a diuretic
There are no known ways to prevent diabetes insipidus. Talk to the doctor right away if you have excessive urination or thirst.
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The field of electronics plays a vital role in designing clinical equipment ranging from a small digital thermometer to complex health monitoring systems. Even critical implantable devices (such as cochlear implants, cardiac pacemakers) rely on electronics for signal conditioning. This series of articles will discuss the electronic design of certain widely used medical devices. This first installment focuses on the design of a fertility monitor.
Need for a fertility monitor
A fertility monitor is a small portable device used to monitor the fertility levels of a woman by checking the hormone levels in her body. Because a woman doesnt have the same level of fertility every day, when a woman wants to get pregnant, she tends to look for a day when the fertility level in her body is at the highest. A fertility monitor test hormone levels to identify when levels are the highest.
Typically, a womans menstrual cycle has a duration of 28 days. This overall menstrual cycle has three phases where the peak fertility occurs during a period between the second and the third phases. This period of peak fertility is also known as the ovulation period. Certain hormonal changes during the ovulation period can result in measurable changes like an increase in luteinizing hormone (LH) in urine and an increase in basal body temperature (BBT) (usually one or two days before ovulation).
The following images (see Figure 1 and Figure 2) show how the LH- hormone concentration and the basal body temperature (BBT) are distributed throughout the 28-day cycle period.


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ESU Theatre presents its 2011 winter productionNovember 18, 2011
Emporia State's winter production will be "Eurydice," a modern retelling of the classic ancient myth of Orpheus and Eurydice.
The myth is the source of the famous C.W. Gluck Opera "Orphée et Eurydice" and the Jacques Offenbach operetta "Orpheus in the Underworld." In this version the myth is retold to us from Eurydice's perspective.
Orpheus adored Eurydice but soon after they wed she died. Orpheus was so bereft that the gods took pity on him giving him the chance to rescue her from the Underworld — but only if he did so without glancing back at her. The play centers on Eurydice's choice to return to earth with Orpheus or to stay in Hades with her father, a character created by Ruhl.
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The show runs at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 30 through Dec. 3 in the Karl C. Bruder Theatre of King Hall at Emporia State University. To reserve seats, call the University Box Office at (620) 341-6378. Tickets cost $10 for adults, $9 for senior citizens and $5 for students.
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A cholesteatoma is a type of cyst found in the middle ear behind the eardrum. It is a noncancerous tumor.
A cholesteatoma forms when the skin grows through the hole in the middle of the ear. It can occur due to a damaged eardrum or a defect at birth.
Risk Factors
Factors that increase your chance of a cholesteatoma include:
- Chronic ear infections
- A poorly functioning eustachian tube
- Down syndrome
- Turner syndrome
- Cleft palate
- Abnormalities of the bones of the skull and face
- A family history of chronic middle ear disease or cholesteatoma
Symptoms include:
- Hearing loss
- Discharge from the ear, sometimes foul-smelling
- Pressure in the ear
- Earache
- Numbness of the ear
- A sensation of spinning when you are not moving—vertigo
- Muscle weakness in the face on the affected side
You will be asked about your symptoms and medical history. A physical exam will be done. Diagnosis is usually made based on visual symptoms.
Images may be taken of your middle ear and surrounding structures. This can be done with:
Your nerve function may be tested. This can be done with:
- Hearing tests and balance tests
- Electronystagmography
- Caloric stimulation
Cholesteatoma is a serious medical problem. Early treatment is vital for the best outcome. Serious complications may occur if the tumor goes untreated, including hearing loss, muscle weakness, and vertigo. If the infection spreads to the brain it can lead to meningitis and brain abscess.
Cholesteatoma responds well to surgical treatment. Patients are likely to recover fully without complications if the tumor is caught and treated early with surgery.
Surgery prevents complications such as hearing loss and balance problems. Thorough cleaning of the ear is necessary to remove fluid and bacteria. It is done with a scalpel or a needle and a syringe. Eardrops are also usually given to prevent the infection from returning.
Medications are necessary to dry the fluid in the ear if allergies or other causes are producing excess fluid.
Cholesteatomas caused by defects at birth cannot be prevented. However, proper treatment and close follow-up of ear infections can help prevent cholesteatoma.
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