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Bank lending in the UAE [2] grew 7.1 per cent year on year in 2013, according to the latest data from the UAE Central Bank.
Bank loans grew at their fastest pace since the fourth quarter of 2009, reaching 7.1 per cent year on year in December 2013. Loans and advances rose just 0.3 per cent from November on a month on month basis after a big jump in November.
"The acceleration in credit growth through 2013 (average 5.5 per cent, compared with average 2.7 per cent in 2012), provides further evidence of the broader economic expansion in the UAE last year, although private sector credit growth remains lower than in Saudi Arabia and Qatar. We expect private sector credit growth to remain in high single digits this year, and forecast 8 per cent year on year in December 2014," said Khatija Haque, Head of Mena Research at Emirates NBD.
Strong performance
Key sectors, such as tourism and corporate services, are performing strongly, particularly in Dubai, and a strong rebound in real estate prices over the past 18 months has improved the loan demand in the country.
Banks in the UAE had stopped lending almost completely in 2008-2012 as they shifted their focus to cleaning up their balance sheets and improving their funding profiles. During this period compound average nominal growth in credit to residents was a meagre 2.3 per cent annually. From early last year, there were visible signs of a revival in UAE banks' loan [3] portfolios.
"We expect the nominal growth of credit to remain at about 10 to 12 per cent in 2014 and 2015. The positive overall trend in employment and the retail sectors should continue to foster banks' retail loan books," said Timucin Engin, Associate Director, Financial Services Ratings, Standard & Poor's Ratings Services.
The UAE's aggregate bank [4] deposits also rose 9.5 per cent (Dh111.1 billion) year on year in December 2013. Total deposits at the end of the year were Dh1,278.9 billion. On a month on month basis, deposits surged 0.4 per cent in December. According to the central bank figures residents' deposits were up 13 per cent last year, making it a key driver of overall deposit growth.
Key monetary indicators showed that the overall domestic liquidity continued to improve with broad money supply (M2) up 22.5 per cent for the full year. Quasi money (foreign exchange and long-term dirham deposits) growth accelerated [5] to 20.2 per cent in December, while M1(coins and notes in circulation and other liquid money equivalents) growth slowed to 26.9 per cent in December.
Government deposits continued to decline month on month through the fourth quarter, which is reflected in the slower M3 (M2 plus longer-term time deposits and money market funds with more than 24-hour maturity) growth over the same period. M3 was up 12.6 per cent in 2013 compared to 10.9 per cent in 2012.
[1] http://www.syndigate.info
[2] http://www.albawaba.com/bank-lending-remain-tepid-uae-417679
[3] http://www.albawaba.com/business/uae-banks-510089
[4] http://gulfbusiness.com/2014/02/uae-banking-brighter-prospects-ahead/#.Uw-AavldVe8
[5] http://gulfnews.com/business/banking/uae-on-a-sustainable-growth-path-standard-chartered-group-ceo-says-1.1289723
[6] http://www.gulfnews.com


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I hope you are all wearing your green today and if not, I hope everyone who passes you pinches you… HARD! Please enjoy these great St. Patricks Day Ideas that have been linked up to our link parties:
1. I love how simple this shamrock bouquet is, from Simple As That.
2. A clever "lucky charm" idea to give the kids- this Lucky Penny is from Pumpkin Petunia.
3. Turn some embellished green hearts into a shamrock with Sweet Something Designs.
4. Make your own St. Patrick's Day T-Shirt from Just Another Day in Paradise.
5. A simple, yet darling Leprechaun Trap from A Holiday Haven
6. Cute framed Shamrock Tree, from Inspiring Creations
7. Shamrock stamp from wine corks from Artzy Creations
1. Love this simple LIME wreath, from Oops I Craft My Pants.
2. I enjoy watching Becca from Blue Cricket spice up her frame wreath for each holiday- how darling is her St.Patrick's Day Wreath?
3. A cute St. Patrick's Day Garland is easy to make, Sweet Something Designs will show you how!
4. Still one of my favorite ideas is this one from Made- Split Pea Shamrocks.
5. Framed St. Patrick's Day Printable from A Step in the Journey
6. Rainbow Prints on Canvas from All About the Details
7. St. Patrick's Day Pillow from Burton Avenue
1. Fabulous St. Patrick's Day Cake Pops from Simply Designing
2. Marshmallow Hat Treats, from Twiggle Box
3. I am such a lover of regular Rice Krispy Treats, this clover one is fantastic, from Simply Designing
4. It's not easy being green… unless you are a cupcake in an ice cream cone. From Simply Designing
5. I could go for one of these Shamrock Shakes right now! From No. 2 Pencil
6. St. Patrick's Day Cupcakes topped with lucky charm cereal from Just Call Me Maria
7. Mint Chocolate Fudge from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom
8. Shamrock Cupcake Toppers (with a free printable) from Skip to My Lou
9. No Bake Mint Oreo Melt Aways from Lemon Tree Dwelling
10. Layered Jello Treat from Celebrating Holidays
11. Lucky Leprechaun Cookie Bark from Your Homebased Mom
12. Rainbow Cookies from Pint Sized Baker
13. Green Deviled Eggs from Whistle & Ivy
14. St. Patrick's Day Bento Lunch from Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons
15. Two Tone Velvet Cupcakes from Tumbleweed Contessa
Tomorrow is my birthday and I still haven't received that present you said you would send me. You still have time to overnight it. I like diamonds. (wink wink!)
Happy St. Patrick's Day!!!!
(This post first published on Somewhat Simple in March of 2010 and was revised in March 2013)

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Princess Hyacinth (The Surprising Tale of a Girl Who Floated) (Library Binding)
July 2009 Indie Next List
"Princess Hyacinth has a problem. She floats. What's a girl to do? Make like a balloon, of course! Fun and excitement ensues until she loses her tether ... and, in the process, finds a Prince Charming. Lane Smith's nuanced illustrations bring this fairy tale to life."
— Summer Dawn Laurie, Books Inc., San Francisco, CA
A bestselling Caldecott Honor artist and legendary author team up in this Parents' Choice Silver Award Book!
Truly a publishing event! Florence Parry Heide, author of such classics as the Shrinking of Treehorn, and Lane Smith, recipient of a slew of awards, have created an unforgettable princess sure to charm and delight young readers.
Princess Hyacinth has a problem: she floats. And so the king and queen have pebbles sewn into the tops of her socks, and force her to wear a crown encrusted with the heaviest jewels in the kingdom to keep her earthbound. But one day, Hyacinth comes across a balloon man and decides to take off all her princess clothes, grab a balloon, and float free. Hooray! Alas, when the balloon man lets go of the string . . . off she goes. Luckily, there is a kite and a boy named Boy to save her.
About the Author
Florence Parry Heide is an award-winning writer with more than fifty books under her belt, including the Treehorn titles, illustrated by Edward Gorey. She lives in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
Lane Smith's many accolades include a Caldecott Honor Medal, two "New York Times "Best Illustrated Book awards, several LA Notable Awards, and countless "Best Book" citations from "School Library Journal, Booklist, The Bulletin, "and others. He lives in Washington, Connecticut. "From the Hardcover edition."
Praise For…
Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews, August 15, 2009:
"Smith's elegantly cartoonish brush-and-ink character survives an exhilarating scare involving a kite, a rescue and a newly formed friendship. Heide's prose takes off just when Hyacinth does."
Starred Review, Publishers Weekly, August 17, 2009:
"Heide possesses the ability to tell a moralistic tale without a hint of didacticism."
Starred Review, School Library Journal, November 2009:
"Heide's tale bubbles with effervescence, drawing readers into the fantasy with a lively, conversational text."


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The textured palm of the Hammer Tough Glove provides more contact with the surface of the bowling ball allowing additional lift, turn, and revolutions to yield better scores. The diamond plated pattern of the glove gives it a unique look.
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This weekend marks the 12th anniversary of Dallas' popular Katy Trail, and if you've been anywhere near the 3.5 mile trail lately, then you've probably noticed the bulldozers and cranes.
"Anything to make it better is great," said Hallye Hall, who lives along the Uptown Dallas trail.
For the next few months, she and other exercise enthusiasts will have to navigate through a stretch of construction barriers and cones.
"If you come out during a busy time of day, it's pretty cumbersome going through there," runner Sam Thompson said.
A narrow asphalt trail has been constructed between Lemmon Avenue and Hall Street to allow runners and bikers to get around the construction zone. It is a temporary fix while crews give the trail a $1.8 million makeover.
Changes include a new plaza overlooking Lee Park and two new entrances to the trail, one at Armstrong Avenue and the other at Hall Street.
The work is well under way.
"It's sort of an eyesore -- a little distracting," jogger Becky Andrews said.
But as they say with exercise: No pain, no gain.
"I'm sure it will be well worth it," Thompson said.
The construction is expected to be completed by Thanksgiving and is being funded by private donations.


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Proposed Canon
A Unit capable of Moving through the air in addition to, or instead of, moving along the ground. Some can be used as mounts.
Differences in terrain/hex type will result in movement penalties. The higher the altitude of the terrain, the higher the potential penalties. Different flying units take different penalties for the same terrain type.
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Center for Positron Emission Tomography
The PET Center Dresden-Rossendorf is jointly operated by the Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) and the Technische Universität Dresden (TUD).
Research is focused on preclinical and clinical molecular imaging of biochemical processes and is performed in collaboration with the Universitästsklinikum of the TU Dresden. The PET center comprises a Cyclotron, GMP approved radiopharmaceutical laboratories, two high-resolution PET-tomographs (ECAT EXACT HR+, microPET P4), a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system and a X-ray Computed Tomograph (CT) as well as a combined human PET/MR system (Ingenuity PET/MR).
The PET center is operated by the Department of Positron Emission Tomography (Head: Prof. Dr. Jörg van den Hoff) of the Institute of Radiopharmacy (Head: Prof. Dr. Jörg Steinbach) and the Klinik und Poliklinik für Nuklearmedizin der TUD (Head: Prof. Dr. med. J. Kotzerke).


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This year Catalina Express celebrates its 36th year of service to Catalina Island. Starting with only one boat and one phone, Catalina Express has emerged as the leader of marine transportation to Catalina Island. Each year, more than one million passengers set sail on board the Catalina Express fleet.
"It's amazing to see how much the business has grown and changed over the past 36 years. I believe the success of Catalina Express has been made possible because of our loyal customers and employees"
- Greg Bombard, President
Catalina Express began in 1981 when three Catalina Island residents realized the need for fast, reliable transportation to and from the island. Doug Bombard, his son Greg Bombard and long time colleague, Tom Rutter, worked tirelessly to make the vision a reality. Since then more than 25 million passengers have set sail to Catalina Island on board Catalina Express.
In its first year of service Catalina Express operated with one, 60-passenger vessel. The founders worked closely with boat builders to design vessels with innovative features like full ride control systems for stability, modern navigational systems, airline-style cabin seating, panoramic viewing windows, and on-deck seating, which won immediate acceptance from passengers.Save
Catalina Express provides a unique, upbeat and friendly work environment. Offering seasonal and year-round employment on land and at sea, our passenger counts normally peak between April and September. We begin recruiting seasonal staff in February of each year to start training for the busy spring and summer months. With Labor Day officially ending summer, we gradually begin reducing our staff to compensate for the change in business demands during the fall and winter months. If an employee is not retained during our off-peak season, but maintained a positive employment record with Catalina Express he/she may be invited to come back the following season.
You may apply in person at our San Pedro Terminal, Berth 95, San Pedro Monday through Friday, 9am to 3pm or at our Catalina Landing Terminal, 320 Golden Shore, Long Beach Monday through Friday, 9am to 3pm. When applying in person, you should be prepared to thoroughly complete our company application, including work history and employer telephone numbers. You will also meet with one of our hiring representatives for a brief screening interview.
You may also submit applications or resumes to [email protected].


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Industrial computers for CPU-intensive applications, fanless, dual core
Sealevel's Relio R5000 series of industrial computers are designed for CPU-intensive applications in industrial environments and to run fanless up to 40 degrees Celsius.
The Relio R5000 series of dual-core industrial computer are designed for CPU-intensive applications in industrial environments. Available with a fanless Intel Core2 Duo processor and up to 4GB RAM, the R5000 series offers the high performance and reliability. Additional features include dual Gigabit Ethernet, four serial ports, and six USB 2.0 ports. Expansion options include one PCI slot, one PCI Express X16 slot, and optional SATA solid-state disk.
The Relio R5220 and R5240 are embedded computers powered by a 2.2GHz Intel Core2 Duo CPU that are designed to run fanless up to 40C. The compact chassis has expansion slots for one PCI Express X16 and one full-height PCI card. The system includes 2GB of DDR2 667MHz RAM and is ideal for harsh, industrial environments.
An optional 2.5" solid-state SATA hard drive can be integrated and preloaded with Microsoft Windows or Windows Embedded operating systems. Linux is also supported. Operating from solid-state hard drive, the fanless design offers the ultimate in reliability with no moving parts.
The R5220 offers standard I/O features including dual Gigabit Ethernet, six USB 2.0 ports, four serial ports, two FireWire ports and VGA video. The system includes an external power supply and US power cord that accepts 100-240V AC input and outputs 24VDC at 120W. The enclosure allows for versatile mounting to walls, under counters, and on tabletops.
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- Edited by Amanda McLeman, Control Engineering, CFE Media, www.controleng.com
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Before the calendar turned, 2016 already had the makings of a pivotal year for manufacturing, and for the world.
There were the big events for the year, including the United States as Partner Country at Hannover Messe in April and the 2016 International Manufacturing Technology Show in Chicago in September. There's also the matter of the U.S. presidential elections in November, which promise to shape policy in manufacturing for years to come.
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The name Frank Lopez Jr. has been synonymous with many good things in Vista. That's changing rapidly as the public learns more about his personal financial troubles, the lavish gambling by him and his wife, misdemeanor criminal charges of not paying workers' compensation for employees at his restaurant, and calls by his colleagues for him to resign.
As for the good, Lopez's record is impressive. He grew up in Bonsall, one of 10 children. He and his wife Mary have owned a Vista restaurant since 1970. Many community groups – the chamber, business association, historical society and youth organizations among them – have benefitted from his years of volunteerism and sponsorship. He was a planning commissioner and an unsuccessful candidate for City Council in 2000 and 2002.
Lopez finally won a council seat in 2004, becoming the first Latino to do so in Vista, a city that came under U.S. Department of Justice investigation for its voter registration practices in light of low Hispanic participation. Voters handily re-elected him in 2008.
But Lopez refused to be pigeonholed as a Hispanic activist. He has been a force for revitalizing the entire city, for the gleaming new civic buildings now open, for changing South Santa Fe Avenue from a center for drug dealing, prostitution, vagrancy and gang activity.
As for the bad, the whispers about his restaurant's shaky finances and tax liens have become a crescendo. We now know of government tax liens by the dozens, bounced checks to employees by the hundreds. A sheriff's investigation has unearthed a pattern of lavish gambling by the couple at the region's casinos, even at a time of financial reversals.
Mayor Morris Vance said he even considered calling a special council meeting so the council members could ask Lopez directly to resign, not just through the media, but decided the session probably would not be productive.
The focus now is not on what Lopez wants to do for his community, but on what Lopez has done, or failed to do, in his personal life.
To be clear, Lopez has not been convicted of any crime, though he faces misdemeanor charges. He has not been accused of misusing his office, though the court of public opinion is reassessing whether he is a public asset or a detriment.
When personal problems mount, they can become paralyzing, sapping one's energy, robbing one of clear judgment, placing obstacles in the way of concentration. That may be the case here. Once a community force eager to discuss his vision for a better Vista, Lopez has become a recluse – at least as far as the media are concerned.
He was duly elected to public office and has the right to continue to serve. The question we think he needs to give considerable reflection is whether he can give the time and attention to municipal issues and problems that the people of Vista deserve, while also trying to put his personal life back together.
It's his decision. But his community has much at stake.


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I just got this album yesterday, and holy fuck does it rock. Yeah, there are hints of Priest throughout, and AC/DC (see "Burning" and "Midnight Highway", the latter of which is comparable to some Back In Black material), but overall they don't come off as sounding derivative at all, it's just pure fucking old school heavy metal, trendy bullshit-free. I can't stop listening to this album, and the attitude is all there, it'd probably make me nostalgic if I weren't just 17. I'm not big on cheesy shlock, but this album is steeped in all the trappings that made good 80's metal so timeless. Wolf Hoffman and Jörg Fischer are truly underrated guitar virtuosos, their solos are fucking brilliant and very impressive whether they're just doing shred runs or whipping out some neoclassical chops or simply wailing on all the right notes. Even the classical-sounding intro to "Breaking Up Again" is actually quite beautiful, even if the song is a little ballad-esque for my tastes. (But hey, at least they remembered diversity, so the album doesn't come off all sounding the same.) And the riffs...the riffs! Meaty fucking riffs that make you throw the damn horns. If you ever heard Tankard's Disco Destroyer album, the song Hard Rock Dinosaur at one point goes "I don't like this beat, it ain't got no meat, need a mean guitar", and this is EXACTLY the solution they were looking for! One of Accept's finest moments, and mandatory for any fans of true 80's heavy metal.


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At Gemvara, we believe that the jewelry you wear should be as unique as you. Every beautiful Gemvara solitaire garnet jewelry design will be made just for you. It's jewelry for all life's occasions, from an anniversary or Valentine's Day to your own personal milestones and celebrations. Celebrate her graduation with a brilliant gift of jewelry that will always remind her of you. Gemvara uses only the highest quality materials to craft your solitaire garnet jewelry with meticulous attention to detail. Our precious metals are recycled or responsibly mined. Red garnet has an affordable elegance. Our wide selection of solitaire garnet jewelry by Martha Gomez Gutierrez, Damon Washington, Carl Ansley, and other talented designers means you can find rings, earrings, and necklaces that are exactly your style. You can also shop by style, choosing our Religious, Vintage-Inspired, or Stackable Collections. Gemvara's stunning solitaire styles add timeless glamour to everything you wear. When our work is done and you open that box, you'll see your design is even more beautiful when brought to life in the finest precious materials.
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Published November 28, 2005
Team-sanctioned secondary ticket markets received another wave of endorsements as both Paciolan and StubHub have made significant additions to their client rosters in recent weeks.
Oklahoma will allow sales of tickets through its Paciolan program to earn fan-loyalty points.
Much of the growth has occurred in the college sector, as major universities are now taking the lead of their professional counterparts and offering official venues for ticket reselling. The expansion of the secondary market also intensifies the competition among these companies, RazorGator, and industry leader Ticketmaster, which claims 38 clients of its TeamExchange program.
"The word is definitely getting out," said Jeff Berman, StubHub vice president of business development. "Every new product takes a while to catch hold fully, and that's now really happening with the secondary ticket markets. No team or athletic program wants to lose season-ticket holders, and I think everybody is now really realizing what these markets can do to make sure that doesn't happen."
The full-scale arrival of major colleges to the secondary ticket arena also brings an additional wrinkle as some schools are linking such efforts into their fan-loyalty programs. Most schools with nationally prominent football and basketball programs distribute season tickets on a loyalty-points basis, allowing fans making either the largest donations or maintaining the longest track records of institutional support to buy seats.
The University of Oklahoma, in one instance, is taking that a step further with Paciolan by implementing an attendance component to their fan-loyalty program. Fans will earn points by attending Sooners home games, but also can do so by selling their tickets within the athletic program's secondary ticket marketplace.
"We want every ticket used one way or another," said Billy Ray Johnson, Oklahoma's director of ticket operations. "Now that we're doing this for basketball and will get into other sports for this beyond football, we understand people can't go to every game. So we're going to help them get those tickets to somebody else."
But the Sooners and several other colleges, unlike most pro teams and open marketplaces such as eBay, are maintaining strict price controls on their secondary markets, and in many instances, allow for no price increase above face value.
"There are always going to be those open, unregulated secondary markets," Johnson said. "But for the average fan, somebody that wants that assurance that what they're buying is completely legitimate, I think systems like ours are going to comprise the bigger market."


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Aquilegia, Hybrid Columbine 'Pink Bonnets'
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Foliage Color:
Bloom Characteristics:
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Where to Grow:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 �C (-35 �F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 �C (-30 �F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 �C (-25 �F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 �C (-20 �F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 �C (-15 �F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 �C (-10 �F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 �C (-5 �F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 �C (0 �F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 �C (5 �F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 �C (10 �F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 �C (15 �F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 �C (20 �F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 �C (25 �F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 �C (30 �F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 �C (35 �F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 �C (40 �F)
Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
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Bloom Time:
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Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information:
Propagation Methods:
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Seed Collecting:
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:
Auburn, Alabama
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
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Life After AirPort -- New Wireless Base Stations
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WEP has proven to be a relatively insecure protocol with many exploits; it also imposes a speed penalty to your wireless connection. Since I always use protocol-level security (such as SSH and SSL) for all of my network traffic that needs to be encrypted, relying upon this functionality to control client access is questionable. I would much rather ask a guest for his MAC address than give him a security key that he might assume provided adequate security for their usage.
Another problem that I found with this gateway was in its DHCP implementation. The DHCP server faithfully managed the internal IP address space of my network, but I found that it wasn't configurable enough for my needs. DHCP servers typically have the ability to give out specific IP addresses based on the Ethernet MAC address of a client. This allows my laptops to always get the same IP addresses when I am in the house, making it easier to ssh into my Mac OS X machine or to test services running on my Linux laptop. This DHCP server didn't allow me to assign specific IP addresses.
The HomeConnect gateway advertises that it logs attempts by hackers to penetrate the firewall. I was interested in this feature as I am always curious to see who may be attempting to jiggle the locks on my network. Unfortunately, when I tested this feature, I found that the logs were almost useless. The interface only presents activity that occurred during the previous few minutes, and has no capability for saving the information. Evidently it was designed under the assumption that you only need to know about hacker attempts while you are using the management tool.
The last problem that I had with the gateway was that I could only rest it flat on a horizontal surface. There were no mounting holes on the bottom of it to allow for mounting it on the wall underneath my desk. And, even if resting it flat on a horizontal surface was acceptable, the unit is designed with a hump on the top of it. This makes it impossible to stack anything else on top of the gateway.
Since I wasn't satisfied with the 3Com gateway, I decided to give the SMC Barricade a spin.
SMC Barricade
Like the 3Com product, the SMC Barricade was easy to connect up to my computers and to start up. However, the process to get the Barricade up and running with my ISP was a little less intuitive than the 3Com setup.
Instead of an initial setup process, the Barricade starts up with a default configuration that needs to be customized if your Internet connection doesn't fit its assumptions. In my case, I had to change the router so that it would not get an IP address from my ISP automatically, but would let me specify my WAN IP address settings. This is not a problem if you are pretty good with networking, but the 3Com product has an edge here.
Like the 3Com gateway, you manage the Barricade through a Web-based interface. Simply point your browser at http://192.168.123.254/ for the unit's system status. The presentation of the page is not as polished as the 3Com unit, but it is functional and informative.
As shipped from the factory, my test unit did not allow me to configure DHCP or wireless client control to the degree that I wanted to using MAC addresses. But a quick check of the SMC Website showed that a firmware update was available and added exactly the features that I wanted. After a very painless firmware update process, I was able to access screens giving me the ability to assign specific IP addresses to MAC addresses and to allow or disallow them from joining my wireless network. The only minor problem is that the HTML for the MAC Access Control pages would not work in OmniWeb (my preferred browser for Mac OS X).
In addition to the features that I required for my network setup, the SMC Barricade ships with a few other features that are interesting. The first is that it has an integrated print server. The print server serves both as a Unix lpr server (offline printing to server) and as a Windows print server.
In addition, you can have the router dial out on an external modem if the primary WAN link goes down for any reason. I have not yet configured this, but will be investigating this soon.
Just like the 3Com, it has a bulge at the top of the case which impedes the ability to stack items on top of the router, but there are screw-mounting points on the back of the case that allow the unit to be attached to a wall. It mounted like a charm to the wall underneath my desk.
The 3Com product is better suited for people who want easy configuration and don't have any specific requirements. My requirements are admittedly nit-picky. If you don't need this level of control, go for the ease of setup of the 3Com.
The SMC product is better suited to more advanced users who know how networks go together and are not put off by an interface that is not as polished. But when you need this level of control, go with the SMC. For my network, I kept the SMC Barricade. Needless to say, I am back in the happy zone where I can compute where I want, free of Ethernet cables.
James Duncan Davidson is a freelance author, software developer, and consultant focusing on Mac OS X, Java, XML, and open source technologies. He currently resides in San Francisco, California.
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Harris "Completely Inflexible"; Norton's States' Rights Distorted; Ashcroft "Opposed by Every Group"; Pro-Ashcroft Groups Labeled
1) Diane Sawyer demanded of Katherine Harris: "Do you think you won this election for George Bush?" On Primetime Thursday Sawyer portrayed her as an impediment to the truth: "She seemed completely inflexible, insisting on the narrow letter of the law ...enforced strict deadlines....tried to block the hand recount."
2) Without quoting a single word she said, ABC's Terry Moran claimed Gale Norton "defended the states' rights arguments of the Confederacy during the Civil War and characterized the battle over slavery and states rights in a way some found racially insensitive."
3) ABC's Linda Douglass insisted the "very conservative" Senator Ashcroft is "opposed by every group." Every? Douglass also claimed Gale Norton's states' rights "remarks are likely to be seen, at best, as insensitive to African-Americans."
4) Thursday night CBS and NBC made sure viewers realized pro-Ashcroft groups were "conservative," but when liberal groups had denounced him on Tuesday the two network evening shows avoided applying any ideological tags.
5) NBC's Today devoted 13 minutes to Senator Jean Carnahan as Katie Couric praised her qualifications. When Carnahan refused to denounce Ashcroft, Couric fired back: "Do you have some concerns though...given some of the things you know about his record on civil rights, on abortion and on gun control?"
6) Margaret Zwisler, the neighbor who squealed on Linda Chavez, is "the sister of ABC News correspondent Terry Moran," FNC's Brit Hume disclosed.
7) The latest edition of MediaNomics: "Shriveling Network News Shows Shocked By Shrinking Snack Chip Bags!"; "Media Spin Bush Tax Cut as Huge and Ineffective" and "Journalists Blame 'Deregulation' for California Shortages, But Electricity Rules Are Plentiful"
Katherine Harris, an inflexible Bush hack. In her Primetime Thursday interview with the Florida Secretary of State, ABC's Diane Sawyer pressed her: "Is it possible that Al Gore did win this election?" Sawyer complained: "From Day One she seemed completely inflexible, insisting on the narrow letter of the law. She enforced strict deadlines even when one county asked for just two hours more."
The top of the January 11 show started with Sawyer suggesting: "Do you think you won this election for George Bush?"
Sawyer soon portrayed Harris as the impediment to the truth: "As everyone knows, George Bush was ahead by only a few hundred votes. At the request of Al Gore some counties were launching hand recounts which were gaining votes for him. So what did she do? Well from Day One she seemed completely inflexible, insisting on the narrow letter of the law. She enforced strict deadlines even when one county asked for just two hours more. And she tried to block the hand recount of those punched but disputed ballots. The Bush team was thrilled, the Gore team was outraged."
Sawyer presented the Gore case: "Did it worry you that for two hours it would look like an extremely rigid thing you were doing." Harris explained that the county, apparently Palm Beach but never said, took not two hours but days more to determine its final count.
Returning to her original theme, Sawyer soon tried
again to get Harris to admit Gore really won: "But given the
uncertainties is it possible that Al Gore did win this election?"
Sawyer then reminded viewers of how the Florida Supreme Court overruled Harris and Sawyer asked Harris to defend herself against their finding that she had "summarily disenfranchised innocent electors."
Moving on to ridicule of her, Sawyer noted how Democratic partisans like Paul Begala called her "Cruella de Vil" and showed some clips of Jay Leno and David Letterman making fun of her heavy make-up.
After a rundown of her family background and
political career, Sawyer wondered about pressure from Austin and the Bush
camp. Harris denied any, but Sawyer wasn't satisfied: "Jeb Bush
recused himself. Do you think that maybe there should be some rule by
which, in a situation like this, somebody completely from the outside is
brought in?"
Sawyer next brought up how Harris received death
threats and had to deal with very negative attacks on her, such as a
Saturday Night Live skit. Harris recalled a particularly vicious attack:
"Perhaps the most difficult moment was when one person said they were
disappointed the Ryder truck, that everyone was watching on TV, that OJ
Simpson hadn't murdered me, or something like that."
The MRC at the time publicized the "joke" aired on the November 30 Politically Incorrect on ABC, the very same network with which Harris chose to favor with the exclusive interview. The joke in full: "Now earlier today, a rental truck carried a half a million ballots from Palm Beach to the Florida Supreme Court there in Tallahassee. CNN had live helicopter coverage from the truck making its way up the Florida highway, and for a few brief moments, America held the hope that O.J. Simpson had murdered Katherine Harris."
Back to ABC's Primetime Thursday, Sawyer wrapped up on the up side by showing how Harris got many positive e-mails and deliveries of flowers and on November 21 she also earned a standing ovation from both parties at a State House ceremony.
ABC's Terry Moran picked up on a weakly premised front page Washington Post story about a speech Interior Secretary Gale Norton gave several years ago and turned it into something nefarious. Without quoting a single word she said, on ABC's World News Tonight on Thursday Moran claimed "she defended the states' rights arguments of the Confederacy during the Civil War and characterized the battle over slavery and states rights in a way some found racially insensitive."
Earlier in the day, at President-elect Bush's announcement of a new Labor Secretary pick and his first choice for U.S. Trade Representative, Moran challenged Bush: "Your Secretary of the Interior designate Gale Norton made a speech a few years ago in which she lamented the loss in the Civil War by the Confederacy because she said 'too much was lost,' referring to states' rights. What do you say to citizens who might hear that and are concerned that your nominee defending the states' rights position of the Confederacy may mean a retreat from federal protections through federal power of minority rights?"
After outlining on World News Tonight Bush's two
new picks, Moran warned: "There are other storm clouds over Interior
Secretary designate Gail Norton, already opposed by environmentalists who
discovered a speech she gave in 1996 in which she defended the states'
rights arguments of the Confederacy during the Civil War and characterized
the battle over slavery and states' rights in a way some found racially
insensitive. Bush blasted those critics."
On CNN's Inside Politics Jonathan Karl explained how two liberal groups worked to plant the anti-Norton hit in the Washington Post, but even a reading of the hyped-up Post story reveals she was simply regretting how much power the federal government has over states and how the 10th amendment is not properly followed. Here's an excerpt from the January 11 Washington Post story by John Mintz:
In a 1996 speech to a conservative group, Interior Secretary-designate Gale A. Norton likened her struggle to preserve states' rights to the cause of the Confederacy, saying, "We lost too much" when the South was defeated in the Civil War.
Norton, then Colorado's attorney general, described slavery as the kind of "bad facts" that can undermine an otherwise powerful legal case. She made the speech to the Independence Institute, a conservative think tank in Denver on whose board of directors she has served.
Norton did not endorse slavery, but rather used the comparison to the Confederacy to make a more fundamental point -- endorsed by a number of conservative legal activists and scholars -- about the importance of states' rights against the federal government. Norton spoke of being on the receiving end of what she considered intrusive orders from the federal government as state attorney general.
In the situation of the Confederacy, "we certainly had bad facts in that case where we were defending state sovereignty by defending slavery," she said in the speech. "But we lost too much. We lost the idea that the states were to stand against the federal government gaining too much power over our lives."....
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It's not just unlabeled liberal groups which oppose the awful Ashcroft pick, Thursday morning on GMA, MRC analyst Jessica Anderson noticed, ABC's Linda Douglass insisted the "very conservative" Senator is "opposed by every group." Douglass made her preposterous over-generalization after highlighting the same attack on Gale Norton detailed in item #2 above as Douglass asserted the "remarks are likely to be seen, at best, as insensitive to African-Americans."
On the January 11 Good Morning America Douglass reported on Norton: "She is very much opposed by the environmental groups. Gale Norton is a passionate believer in the right of states to govern themselves with as little interference as possible by the federal government. Environmental groups worry that'll lead to more mining, drilling and logging in pristine areas, but now it's been reported that in 1996, she made a speech to a conservative group in which she lamented the fact that states lost a lot of their power to govern themselves when the Confederacy lost the battle to have slavery be legal in Confederate states. So she said that, she called slavery a set of 'bad facts,' hard to defend in that case, and she said, 'We lost too much,' meaning that the states lost too much power to govern themselves. These remarks are likely to be seen, at best, as insensitive to African-Americans."
News reader Antonio Mora asked: "Now, could
this balloon into a bigger problem?"
No thanks to this kind of distorted reporting. Which party was the segregationist one which controlled the South for about 110 years after the Civil War?
Anti-Ashcroft efforts unlabeled, pro-Ashcroft groups immediately tagged. Thursday night CBS's John Roberts noted how "conservative groups today launched a counter-attack" on behalf of Ashcroft and NBC's David Gregory stressed how "Ashcroft's conservative supporters, worried that opposition from liberal activists is taking a toll, fan out across Washington to defend his record."
But on Tuesday night, there wasn't a liberal in sight as the two networks described a press conference by a "Stop Ashcroft" coalition. CBS's Phil Jones referred to "groups who've been on the front lines for years fighting over civil and human rights, the environment, gun control and, especially, women's rights." NBC's Lisa Myers saw "an unprecedented coalition of some 45 interest groups representing women, gays, minorities, labor -- all condemning Ashcroft as too extreme." For details, see the January 10 CyberAlert, which noted how neither network applied any labels until much later in their January 9 stories: http://www.mrc.org/cyberalerts/2001/cyb20010110.asp#3
(ABC's World News Tonight remained consistent as it ignored both the liberal groups on Tuesday night and the conservative ones on Thursday night.)
On the Thursday night, January 11, CBS Evening News
reporter John Roberts noted the pick of
Elaine Chao for Labor, but soon moved on to Ashcroft's situation:
"With as many as 30 Democratic Senators prepared to vote Ashcroft
down, conservative groups today launched a counter-attack. On Capitol Hill
victims of violent crime lined up in support."
Over on the NBC Nightly News, David Gregory ran a
clip of Bush insisting Ashcroft would enforce all laws. Gregory labeled
the liberals, but only after first applying a conservative tag:
"Today, Ashcroft's conservative supporters, worried that opposition
from liberal activists is taking a toll, fan out across Washington to
defend his record."
That 18 seconds was it for the conservative case as Gregory moved on to updating his Wednesday night claim about how five GOP Senators were possible no votes on Ashcroft. He reported that the five -- Chafee, Jeffords, DeWine, Snowe and Specter -- are behind Ashcroft and he ran supporting soundbites from Senators Specter and DeWine before concluding, as had Roberts, by noting the request for the Bob Jones University video.
NBC's Today on Thursday morning devoted an incredible 13 minutes to appointed Senator Jean Carnahan whom Katie Couric praised as fully qualified: "You've worked very hard on child immunizations in the state of Missouri....you worked very hard for schools....So is it safe to say issues involving children and education will be high on your agenda?"
Couric also pressed Carnahan to denounce Ashcroft, the Senator her dead husband beat, MRC analyst Geoffrey Dickens observed. Couric inquired: "Is it safe to say that Senator Ashcroft will not be getting your vote?" When Carnahan said she wanted to give Ashcroft the benefit of a hearing, Couric fired back: "Do you have some concerns though, Senator Carnahan, given some of the things you know about his record on civil rights, on abortion and on gun control?"
Couric set up the January 11 segment which consumed most of the 7am half hour: "On Close Up this morning Senator Jean Carnahan. Being sworn in as one of a record 13 women in the Senate is not how she expected to be welcoming in this new year. But out of her own personal tragedy Jean Carnahan found the strength to fulfill the dream of her late husband Mel, the former Governor of Missouri."
After a taped piece by Joe Johns on how Carnahan
ended up in the Senate, Couric introduced the live interview:
Couric proceeded to pose a series of questions about how she dealt with and learned of her husband's death in a plane crash. Couric then walked Carnahan through her decision to accept the appointment: "As you were, were wrestling with this one thing that must have been extremely helpful was the fact that the entire state of Missouri really reached out to you. It was quite extraordinary the reaction to your husband and your son's death. I mean little children waving flags. 10,000 letters. What did some of those letters say and how were they hopeful to you?"
Without ever even raising the point that at least some think it was inappropriate for her to take political advantage of her husband's death to become a Senator when she has absolutely no qualifications, Couric argued she was well qualified: "You know you did a lot, I mean, as the person in the piece said, that Joe Johns did it's not as if these women are staying at home and knitting and doing nothing. You were a defacto campaign manager for your husband, you wrote speeches, I mean you're pretty self-effacing when you say the only office you ever had was your dining room table because you have been quite active. You've worked very hard on child immunizations in the state of Missouri. Bringing Missouri from 49th to 10th in that area. As you mentioned you worked very hard for schools. You did a, lobbied for the Outstanding Schools Acts, Act, rather. That created smaller classrooms and more computers. So is it safe to say issues involving children and education will be high on your agenda?"
Couric soon pressed her to denounce Ashcroft:
"Let's talk about the upcoming confirmation hearing of your former
adversary Senator John Ashcroft of Missouri for Attorney General. Is it
safe to say that Senator Ashcroft will not be getting your vote?"
Couric finally asked one tough question: "Republicans have accused your campaign staff of supplying research to opponents of Ashcroft's nomination. What's your response to this criticism?" Carnahan said she had nothing to do with it as it involved a former campaign worker.
Stephanopoulos may not be the ABC News connection to the Chavez hit.
Another ABC News reporter, the same one whose biased reporting against
another Bush nominee was detailed in item #2 above today, just happens to
be the brother of the former neighbor who probably betrayed Chavez,
FNC's Brit Hume revealed Thursday night. Hume explained during the
"Political Grapevine" segment on the January 11 Special Report
with Brit Hume:
It really is a small world.
The January 11 edition of MediaNomics, from the MRC's Free Market Project (FMP), is now online. The three new articles by FMP Director Rich Noyes:
-- Shriveling Network News Shows Shocked By
Shrinking Snack Chip Bags!
-- Media Spin Bush Tax Cut as Huge and
For the remainder of the story, go to:
-- Journalists Blame "Deregulation" for
California Shortages, But Electricity Rules Are Plentiful
For the rest of this
analysis, go to:
This last piece is especially timely as Dan Rather opened Thursday's CBS Evening News: "Millions of Californians face rolling power blackouts tonight after a powerful storm piled natural disaster on top of the state's manmade deregulation disaster."
As the MediaNomics article shows, the only disaster is the accuracy of CBS News reporting.
-- Brent Baker
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GM Chevrolet Announces Equinox Fuel Cell Vehicle; Commits to Launch 100-Vehicle Fleet in 2007
17 September 2006
|Equinox Fuel Cell Vehicle
General Motors announced its next-generation fuel-cell vehicle—the Chevrolet Equinox Fuel Cell—and said it will begin building the world's largest fuel cell vehicle fleet.
The company will build more than 100 Chevrolet Equinox Fuel Cell vehicles and begin placing them with customers in the fall of 2007, as part of a comprehensive deployment plan dubbed "Project Driveway." Project Driveway will place fuel cell vehicles with a variety of drivers in three geographic areas: California, the New York metropolitan area and Washington D.C. The project is designed to gain comprehensive data on all aspects of the customer experience.
uGeneral Motors is demonstrating its commitment to hydrogen fuel cells as the answer for taking the automobile out of the environmental debate and reducing our dependence on petroleum. The Equinox Fuel Cell is powered by GM's most advanced fuel cell propulsion system to date, and demonstrates an important milestone on our pathway to automotive-competitive fuel cell propulsion technology development.—Larry Burns, GM vice president, research & development and strategic planning
The Equinox Fuel Cell is powered by a fourth-generation, 93kW fuel-cell stack. The stack will operate in temperatures ranging from 13° F to +113° F (-25° C to +45° C).
Three carbon fiber fuel tanks store 4.2 kg (9.24 lb) of hydrogen at 700 bar (10,000 psi). A 35 kW NiMH battery pack supplements the fuel cell and captures energy from regenerative braking. The 3-phase asynchronous electric motor generates 73 kW of continuous power (94 kW maximum) and torque of 320 Nm (236 lb-ft).
The Equinox Fuel Cell accelerates from 0-60 mph in 12 seconds; has a top speed of 100 mph (160 kph); and has an operating range of 200 miles (320 km).
The Equinox is engineered for 50,000 miles of life, and is expected to meet all applicable 2007 US Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. It also offers a number of standard safety features including driver and passenger frontal air bags and roof rail side-impact air bags; anti-lock braking system (ABS); StabiliTrak stability enhancement technology and OnStar.
The Equinox Fuel Cell is a real-world vehicle with real-world performance. The fuel cell technology is seamlessly integrated into a uniquely styled crossover vehicle that is distinctively Chevrolet. The Equinox Fuel Cell joins Chevrolet's family of advanced gas-saving and alternative fuel vehicles.
These learnings [from Project Driveway] will directly influence future fuel cell vehicle generations and ultimate market acceptance. With Chevrolet being GM's global volume brand, it makes sense that Chevy will lead GM's fuel cell vehicle commercialization charge.—Ed Peper, Chevrolet general manager
Last week, GM announced it had developed a driveable version of its Sequel concept fuel-cell vehicle, which is now part of the Chevrolet brand.
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Is there any info on pricing?
It will be fascinating to compare this with the Tesla. Both started with initial manufacturing runs of about 100 vehicles, though it seems Tesla will manufacture several hundred next year.
The Tesla has longer range, greater life, better fueling infrastructure and much, much better acceleration.
So, the only thing left is price. Any info out there?
Remember this isnt like the tesla this is more like the original elctric car tests done awhile back. The cells are enginnered to last at least 50k miles but they dont realy know for sure. As it only has a 4.2 kg tank cap and is a suv /car crossover im not shocked at the 200 mile range.
I suspect the 5th gen fuel cell will have a much beter set of specs. And that by gen 6 the gen they realy expect to start going general sales with it should be well over 200k mile lifetime and prolly a 350 mile range.
3 carbon fiber tanks designed to hold that much price will probably be roughly the same price as the Tesla Roadster. Then the cost of 35kW-hr of batteries, electric motors and the fuel cell...I could see this easily costing double the price of the Tesla Roadster even though it already uses some mass produced parts (frame/chassis, suspension, etc) and the Tesla Roadster uses a much more limited run aluminum frame. On the other hand a Tesla roadster put into a Chevy Equinox body would probably give 2-3 second slower 0-60 times and maybe 2/3 to 1/2 the range of the Roadster but a lower price (by atleast $15,000 by foregoing the aluminum and high end limited run components off the Elise).
Sorry, (as you wished) this is a 35kw-power battery, and NOT 35kwh of battery capacity. The Prius has a 21kw NiMh battery and its battery-only range is but a few miles.
200mi range for only 4.2kg of H2, which is equivalent to but 4 US gallons of gasoline, this is pretty good for an SUV that looks somewhat larger than the Ford Escape hybrid capable of a lot lower fuel efficiency. If GM can manage eventually to mass-produced this thing for under $50,000 USD, then they will have won the battle. Hoping that the General is having a few more tricks up his sleeve to make FCV a reality. Likewise, Honda will also be releasing a sporty FCV in 2008, so , FCV technology can't be too farfetched.
Meanwhile, I've read somewhere that H2 can be reformed from crude oil (and natural gas, and coal) for about the same efficiency and cost as gasoline. Due to the difficulty of transporting H2 long distance, crude oil can be transported to each city and be reformed into H2 locally...making FCV refueling cost effective.
Meanwhile, Toyota will also be releasing the next gen HEV Prius capable of ~90mpg... The battle between HEV and FCV is raging on. Ah, I can't hardly wait, the near future full of excitement!
The biggest issue with this is the infrastructure required produce and distribute h2. Unless you are reforming h2 from some kind of fossil fuel it isn't very efficient. Any kind of hydrolysis would place major additional demands on fresh water supplies. If you think you can generate enough h2 at home with solar panels, think again, it will never produce enough.
Who is going to buy a car you can't guarantee to fill up and will only last 50,000 miles? An all EV vehicle is more practical or just go for a plug in hybrid.
I think it all comes down to finding a way to fuel transportation without an unacceptable environmental impact or adding to our over-reliance on fossil fuels.
Hydrogen from fossil fuels is a non-starter--it shifts transportation energy consumption so it competes with other uses for fuels. That leaves electrolysis for hydrogen production.
Electricity from wind and solar is highly desirable, but if you want to rely on wind and solar, you have to use it as efficiently as possible because of the still small amount of installed capacity from those sources. And making hydrogen via electrolysis and then consuming it in a fuel cell is far less efficient, in terms of BTU's/mile driven, than is using that electricity to recharge a battery pack in an EV.
Frankly, I wish the US gov't would funnel a lot more money into EV's and a lot less into HFC's, as that's where I think we're headed anyway for personal transportation.
(See the Car Technologies Comparison spreadsheet on the downloads page of my site (click on my name below) for some specific numbers on hydrogen, EV's, etc.)
"with that attitude, i'm shocked we even have cars...we would all still be riding horses..."
Not at all, I just don't think fuel cells are the way forward for automotive applications. The former head of ABB fuel cell research and the european fuel cell council has publicly stated that they don't think hydrogen fuel cells have anything but a niche future. In fact, they have stopped active research into hydrogen cells and will concentrate on solid oxide cells for local power generation. The problem is the overhead of creating and storing hydrogen just doesn't make it worth the effort. Better to use the energy directly in a EV or plug-in type application.
I was a big fan of hydrogen fuel cells, last year, but now, they just seem like an unreasonable fairy tale. With the rapid technological improvements in nano-tech batteries, celulosic ethanol combined in plug-in hybrids, we can be building and driving PHEV's in the next year. We aleady have ethanol and biodiesel stations poping up everywhere and electrical outlets--everywhere. I drive on ethanol in Eugene, Oregon and have an extension cord in my garage, just waiting for the flex fuel plug-in hybrids to show up on the car lots so I can put one in my garage. Much simpler technology, supporting local farmers and using already available, renwable electricity. Win, win, all around.
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Mass Cytometry: Protocol for Daily Tuning and Running Cell Samples on a CyTOF Mass Cytometer Michael D. Leipold1, Holden T. Maecker1 1Human Immune Monitoring Center, Institute for Immunity, Transplantation, and Infection, Stanford University The steps necessary for daily tuning and optimization of the performance of a CyTOF mass cytometer are described. Comments on optimal sample preparation and flow rate are discussed
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Structure and Potential Mutagenicity of New Hydantoin Products from Guanosine and 8-oxo-7,8-dihydroguanine Oxidation by Transition Metals Environmental Health Perspectives. Oct, 2002 | Pubmed ID: 12426118 In vitro work in this laboratory has identified new DNA lesions resulting from further oxidation of a common biomarker of oxidative damage, 8-oxo-7,8-dihydroguanine (OG). The major product of oxidation of OG in a nucleoside, nucleotide, or single-stranded oligodeoxynucleotide using metal ions that act as one-electron oxidants is the new nucleoside derivative spiroiminodihydantoin (Sp). In duplex DNA an equilibrating mixture of two isomeric products, guanidinohydantoin (Gh) and iminoallantoin (Ia), is produced. These products are also formed by the overall four-electron oxidation of guanosine by photochemical processes involving O(2). DNA template strands containing either Sp or Gh/Ia generally acted as a block to DNA synthesis with the Klenow exo(-) fragment of pol I. However, when nucleotide insertion did occur opposite the lesions, only 2'-deoxyadenosine 5-triphosphate and 2'-deoxyguanine 5-triphosphate were used for primer extension. The Escherichia coli DNA repair enzyme Fpg was able to remove the Sp and Gh/Ia lesions from duplex DNA substrates, although the efficiency was depended on the base opposite the lesion.
Recognition and Removal of Oxidized Guanines in Duplex DNA by the Base Excision Repair Enzymes HOGG1, YOGG1, and YOGG2 Biochemistry. Sep, 2003 | Pubmed ID: 14503888 8-Oxo-7,8-dihydroguanine (OG) is susceptible to further oxidation in vitro to form two secondary oxidation products, guanidinohydantoin (Gh) and spiroiminodihydantoin (Sp). Previous work from this laboratory has shown that OG, Gh, and Sp are recognized and excised from duplex DNA substrates by the Escherichia coli DNA repair enzyme Fpg. In this report, we extend these studies to the functionally related eukaryotic OG glycosylases (OGG) from yeast and humans: yOGG1, yOGG2, and hOGG1. The hOGG1 enzyme was active only toward the removal of 8-oxoguanine, exhibiting a 1000-fold faster rate of removal of 8-oxoguanine from OG.C-containing duplexes relative to their OG.A counterparts. Duplexes containing Gh or Sp opposite any of the four natural bases were not substrates for the hOGG1 enzyme. In contrast, both yOGG1 and yOGG2 enzymes removed Gh and Sp in a relatively efficient manner from an 18 bp duplex. No significant difference was observed in the rate of reaction of Gh- and Sp-containing duplexes with yOGG1. However, yOGG2 removed Sp at a faster rate than Gh. Both yOGG enzymes exhibit a negligible dependence on the base opposite the lesion, suggesting that the activity of these enzymes may be promutagenic. Surprisingly, in the 18 bp sequence context, both yOGG enzymes did not exhibit OG removal activity. However, both removed OG in a 30 bp duplex with a different sequence surrounding the OG. The wide range of repair efficiencies observed by these enzymes with different substrates in vitro suggests that this could greatly affect the mutagenicity of these lesions in vivo. Indeed, the greater efficiency of the yOGG proteins for removal of the further oxidized products, Gh and Sp, over their 8-oxoguanine parent, suggests that these lesions may be the preferred substrates in vivo.
The C-terminal Domain of the Escherichia Coli WaaJ Glycosyltransferase is Important for Catalytic Activity and Membrane Association The Journal of Biological Chemistry. Jan, 2007 | Pubmed ID: 17090541 The waaJ gene encodes an alpha-1,2-glucosyltransferase involved in the synthesis of the outer core region of the lipopolysaccha-ride of some Escherichia coli and Salmonella isolates. WaaJ belongs to glycosyltransferase CAZy family 8, characterized by the GT-A fold, a DXD motif, and by retention of configuration at the anomeric carbon of the donor sugar. Detailed kinetic and structural information for bacterial family 8 glycosyltransferases has resulted from studies of Neisseria meningitidis LgtC. As many as 28 amino acids could be deleted from the C terminus of LgtC without affecting its in vitro catalytic behavior. This C-terminal domain has a high ratio of positively charged and hydrophobic residues, a feature conserved in WaaJ and some other family 8 representatives. Unexpectedly, deletion of as few as five residues from the C terminus of WaaJ resulted in substantially reduced in vivo activity. With deletions of 15 residues or less, activity was only detected when levels of expression were elevated. No in vivo activity was detected after the removal of 20 amino acids, regardless of expression levels. Longer deletions (20 residues and greater) compromised the ability of WaaJ to associate with the membrane. However, the reduced in vivo activity in enzymes lacking 5-12 C-terminal residues also reflected a dramatic drop in catalytic activity in vitro (a 294-fold decrease in the apparent kcat/Km,LPS). Deletions removing 20 or more residues resulted in a protein showing no detectable in vitro activity. Therefore, the C-terminal domain of WaaJ plays a critical role in enzyme function.
Glycosyltransferases Involved in Biosynthesis of the Outer Core Region of Escherichia Coli Lipopolysaccharides Exhibit Broader Substrate Specificities Than is Predicted from Lipopolysaccharide Structures The Journal of Biological Chemistry. Sep, 2007 | Pubmed ID: 17631498 The waaJ, waaT, and waaR genes encode alpha-1,2-glycosyltransferases involved in synthesis of the outer core region of the lipopolysaccharide of Escherichia coli. They belong to the glycosyltransferase CAZy family 8, characterized by the GT-A fold, DXD motifs, and by retention of configuration at the anomeric carbon of the donor sugar. Each enzyme adds a hexose residue at the same stage of core oligosaccharide backbone extension. However, they differ in the epimers for their donor nucleotide sugars, and in their acceptor residues. WaaJ is a UDP-glucose: (galactosyl) LPS alpha-1,2-glucosyltransferase, whereas WaaR and WaaT have UDP-glucose:(glucosyl) LPS alpha-1,2-glucosyltransferase and UDP-galactose:(glucosyl) LPS alpha-1,2-galactosyltransferase activities, respectively. The objective of this work was to examine their ability to utilize alternate donors and acceptors. When expressed in the heterologous host, each enzyme was able to extend the alternate LPS acceptor in vivo but they retained their natural donor specificity. In vitro assays were then performed to test the effect of substituting the epimeric donor sugar on incorporation efficiency with the natural LPS acceptor of the enzyme. Although each enzyme could utilize the alternate donor epimer, activity was compromised because of significant decreases in k(cat) and corresponding increases in K(m)(donor). Finally, in vitro assays were performed to probe acceptor preference in the absence of the cellular machinery. The results were enzyme-dependent: while an alternate acceptor had no significant effect on the kinetic behavior of His(6)-WaaT, His(6)-WaaJ showed a significantly decreased k(cat) and increased K(m)(acceptor). These results illustrate the differences in behavior between closely related glycosyltransferase enzymes involved in the synthesis of similar glycoconjugates and have implications for glycoengineering applications.
ICP-MS-based Multiplex Profiling of Glycoproteins Using Lectins Conjugated to Lanthanide-chelating Polymers Journal of Proteome Research. Feb, 2009 | Pubmed ID: 19072657 Lectins have been increasingly important in the study of glycoproteins. Here, we report a glycoprofiling method based on the covalent attachment of metal-chelating polymers to lectins for use in an ICP-MS-based assay. The labeled lectins are able to distinguish between glycoproteins covalently attached to a microtiter plate and their binding can be directly quantified by ICP-MS. Since each conjugate contains a different lanthanide, the assays can be conducted in a single or multiplex fashion, and may be readily elaborated to many different assay formats.
Development of Mass Cytometry Methods for Bacterial Discrimination Analytical Biochemistry. Dec, 2011 | Pubmed ID: 21871432 Fluorescent flow cytometry has become the method of choice for interrogation of bacterial populations at the single-cell level. However, limitations of this technique include issues of dynamic range, spectral overlap, photobleaching, and overall low signal intensity due to the small size of bacteria. The recent development of mass cytometry allows single-cell analysis with the resolution of inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry, facilitating multiparametric analysis. Using a combination of a metal-based membrane stain and lectins conjugated to lanthanide-chelating polymers, we demonstrate that individual Escherichia coli cells can be differentiated based on their cell surface polysaccharides using mass cytometry. The model E. coli system involves evaluation of three different surface polysaccharides using element-tagged concanavalin A and wheat germ agglutinin lectins. Finally, this technique enabled experiments designed to follow the export of O-antigen substituted lipopolysaccharide in a conditional mutant. These studies revealed that the culture responds as a uniform population and that lipopolysaccharide export is approximately 10 times faster than the logarithmic bacterial doubling time.


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What is the biggest take away from participating with the other contestants?
The biggest take is the other contestants. We became a family. I see Damian, Sam, and Hannah the most now but we've all managed to keep well in touch. Second biggest take away: learning to not give a shit. Having been the first one kicked off for attitude, I caught a lot of heat from fans. Most people hated me and my voice and they made sure to express that online haha. It fucked my confidence up all over again for a little while. Then at some point I said to myself…dude…who gives a fuck? Turns out that was the right question cuz I stopped caring about being liked and started back up making the music I wanted to make. Now I'm at the point where negative comments literally don't effect me at all. It's fucking awesome; something I owe completely to The Glee Project.
We look at artists today and see them rushing through there careers, sometime so fast that mistakes can take them two steps back. Since The Glee Project, it seems that you have been focused on polishing your craft and your art. Take us through life after.
Well let's see. I spent almost a year sleeping on the couch at Damian and Cameron's apartment in Los Angeles. Acting wild, Over-Drinking, over-partying, stressed out, out of shape, and nearly broke. Still writing and recording with my friend Nick, but the songs weren't getting us enough attention, so I felt even more stagnant. About a year and half ago I got a call from one of my best buds Nolan from college. He'd recently gotten signed as a producer under the Grammy winning team, The Messengers. He believed I had huge potential to be great and hashed out a plan to start developing my sound as an artist with him producing the music. He got me a personal trainer, voice lessons, and introduced me to Matt Maltese and Nils Gums, who became my managers. Now my team and I have gotten really good at doing as much as we can on our own and keeping things moving at the right pace. We're not really worried about talking to labels yet either. We are all confident in myself and the music so we feel no need to rush anything.
Can you tell us more about your tour with Karmin?
It's a fifteen show national tour to promote Karmin's upcoming record, Pulses. We started in Baltimore and are working our way back to the west coast. It's my first tour and I couldn't be more excited. Karmin is super amazing especially live and I really appreciate them letting me open for them.
Aside from performing with Karmin, are your followers expecting an album soon?
I released the music video for my song "Where The Wild Things Are" which was shot in Chicago. Also my first music video for my song "Take Me Home". Both on my YouTube channel. I also have my first EP "Lazy Fair".
Who are some of your musical inspirations from the past and present?
I'm inspired heavily by the music of the 90s. Artists back then just wrote great songs and didn't seem to take themselves so seriously. I don't think most of the radio songs these days will still resonate with people ten years from now the way 90s hits do today. I'm hugely influenced by the vibe and lyrics of The Beatles, Third Eye Blind, Kid Cudi, Blink 182, Incubus, Jamie T, Motion City Soundtrack and Drake.
Collaborations seem to be a thing that artists tend to explore through different mediums, are you expecting any collaborations for the coming year?
Absolutely! I would love to get a Aaron Bruno (AwolNation) or Tyler the Creator feature. I also really wanna work with Chance The Rapper, Wallpaper, Frank Ocean and New Politics. It would be cool to do another collab with G-Eazy too.
How do you balance your music with your other obligations?
Luckily right now music really is my one obligation. Like everything in my schedule revolves around it. I run at the gym so I won't run out of breath on stage. I go out with friends on the weekend to a new place to see if it sparks writing inspiration. I love women but I don't have time for a girlfriend so yeah…I really have no other obligations.
Fashion, just like music goes through seasons and through changes. What's going on with your personal style?
My clothing style has already evolved greatly with the help of my man Wilford Lenov. My closet is full of shit I never would have tried on a year ago. Some are my favorite items. My music changes as I change. New experiences, unexpected events, new memories, old memories, new mistakes, old habits, new lessons, friends, love interests…all of it plays a part in what I make. All I know is that I haven't written my best song yet…but I really hope I've written my worst.
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Since announcing his candidacy, Democrat Chris Murphy, candidate for Connecticut's U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Joseph Lieberman, has been endorsed by numerous organizations and individuals.
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Flying GWS P-51 maiden tomorrow. First aileron plane and advice needed
Hey guys,
Well I've got my GWS P-51 Mustang set up and hope to maiden it tomorrow. I've been flying the SS for the past five months and have gotten really good with it, but this is my first aileron aircraft and am a little nervous, and would like to know what to expect. Can anyone give me some pointers that will hopefully help me have a crash-free maiden. I know checking the CG is very important. What is a decent throttle speed for cruising around? What should I expect from the turning capability of the ailerons themselves. And last, could I start off with using just the rudder and elevator? Sorry for all of the questions, but want to make sure it goes well. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. I'm also going to be using an 8 cell 720mAh NIMH battery. Thanks for all of the help and look forward to reading your posts.
The rudder on the mustang is not very effective for turning.
The mustang will tip stall 10 times more than your slow stick so don't let it slow down too much. The 730 mah NiMh will give you more power at less weight to get out of trouble. Do not use too much elevator.
Have fun
No dont try to fly it rud/elevator it wont turn aileron elevator will work tho,if you can get a more experanced flyer to fly it just to check it out if you can,keep the throws on the ailerons at the min.but different than the slow stick,you have to fly it all the time,and the worst thing you could do would be to fly it tail heavy! i have a p 51 and i put a brushless in it,really flys good now,only like 1.5 oz heavier, i hop this answers your questions.......Dennis
Don't worry, this plane is NOT all that hard to fly & I Did NOT crash on my Maiden flight. If your CG is correct, you will be fine just be aware that this plane is kinda fast so keep your Eye on it. The main thing is be gentle on the ailerons, you must turn & then correct to right the wings back to level. The other thing to watch is keep your power up when landing, power on until about 2-3 feet off the ground, then chop & slide into the grass.
-Good Luck-
Thanks for all of your responses. I'm looking forward to maidening her tomorrow and will post the first flight report when I get done(hopefully a positive one). Also, would you guys recommend a ground takeoff or a hand launch? I hear alot of people doing it both ways, but wanted to know what would be the best until I get used to her. Again thanks for all of your posts and wish me luck.
Best of luck.
Looks like you already have some good advice but I will throw my 2 cents in.
If you can have a more experienced pilot test fly the plane, trying to trim your first airleron plane can be a bit much on a test flight.
Make sure the CG is set slight nose forward.
Make sure ALL controls are set a the recomended settings.
If your radio has expo dial in around 30-40%.
And the big one someone already mentioned is you have to fly this plane all the time! Set up you pattern and stick to it and dont forget to relevel the wings after every bank!
I would not have recommended the 51 as the first airleron plane but everyone learns at thier own rate so you might do OK.
Ohh 1 last thing dont fly long the first flight... you can only hold your breath so long!
OK, the mustang was my first aileron plane and I am very glad it was. It tought me good habits and I am confident I can fly anything now.
I have well over 30 flights on her and only one crash...3rd flight bad RF hit, installed nice dual conversion, no more problems.
OK here are my keys to success...
1. MAKE SURE the CG is about 10 mm ahead of wing spar. I use the 8 cell 720 mah and 8 cell 800 mah as well and I can assure you you will need to carve out a condiderable amount of foam in the nose to get the batt as far forward as possible to balance CG.
2. Set the throws to the lowest reccomended travel and then do dual rates of about 60% and use them for the start!! It flies soo much better with the throws set low. The rudder is the exception and the ailerons can be set high when you get more comfortable. Personally I hand launch with dual rates on and click off the aileron dual rate for aerobatics,
THE ELEVATOR IS INSANLY SENSITIVE!!! You need a minute amount of travel to do loops well, any more and she will stall herself.
3. If its possible have an experienced pilot fly her and trim her out for you. It makes a world of difference.
4. I totally disagree with Cliff about the ROG. I am very experienced and I even consider ROG with a steerable tailwheel 3ch plane diffucult.
Have someone hand launch for the first time. Keep in mind the stang isnt a SS and needs a good firm LEVEL toss.
5. Frankenfoamy said the p51 tip stalls 10x easer than SS, not true...the SS doesnt tip stall at all and the mustang does. Keep the first flight to about 3 mins and leave it at 3/4 to full throttle the whole time, shes not a glider. When setting up to land get about 25 feet facing upwind and chop power. Allow her to settle into a nice glide, she will do so by herself. at about 2 feet GENTLY flair and she will smoothly slide in. Most people have problems with tip stalling while trying to slow down and land. Keep in mine the mustang lands fast and you will be fine.
6. Good Luck! Shes such an awesome bird and IMO you made a great choice for your first aileron plane. You willl learn alot. And remember anything you do to it can be fixed!
Suby: I'd suggest that you make sure that you fly on a completely calm day, sometime in the morning or evening perhaps. Wind is something you don't want to be fighting your first time up. Make SURE to get the CG a little foreward, but not to far foreward. Limit the elevator travel and you should be alright. Good luck.
What does that mean? As apposed to a fake model airplane? Hmmm does that mean I fly fake airplanes in real life too?
Aslender dont be mean. The foam GWS models fly as well as whatever model your referring to. Your just making your jealousy blatently obvious and you look like an idiot.
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Have an exp. flyer maiden it to get it trimmed out, If not just watch out for too steep a climb out right after launch. If that happens you must immediatly level out, else it will be stall city. once trimmed there will be less likely a chance of the steep climb on takeoff. The other thing is to remember that most ail, low wing planes do not have a tendancy to return to level flight, once a bank is started you need to reverse control to return to level. Think of it this way a high wing trainer is like a marble in a bowl, it tends to want to return to the bottom of the bowl (level flight). A low wing ail ship is like a marble on a sheet of flat glass, goes one way until acted upon. Of course then there are Helicopters, take that bowl and turn it upside down, then put the marble on the top. One more thing dont try slowing down until you are at least 4 dumb high, then you can experiment with how slow you can go before getting into trouble.
Last edited by Chuck; Mar 28, 2003 at 12:49 PM.
Thanks for all of your recommendations. I'm going to get her prepped up this afternoon, but it will probably be tomorrow before the maiden. The wind is really blowing here right now with gusts up to 20mph . I will give you guys a complete first flight report after the maiden and hopefully all will go well. Thanks again.
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LCBO Search
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Search for products in the LCBO (Liquor Control Board of Ontario) stores. Find the locations that have the product you are looking for. Only useful in Ontario.
This is not a store locator. It will locate the closest stores to you after you select your product (if it has the product!)
Ads can be turned off through the entry screen's menu.
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This is not a store locator. It will locate the closest stores to you after you select your product (if it has the product!)
Ads can be turned off through the entry screen's menu.
Please email me any issues or requests
does what it says better than the LCBO's site simple app that makes it easy to find the closest LCBO that has what I'm looking for. I agree, it's not pretty but it is easy to use and works well (a refreshing change in the app world). Just tested with LCBO main web site and got same quantity results (previous problems appear to have been solved). Search by product code or product name works. Better than the LCBO main site, this app lists stores with stock by distance from my location. So easy to find closest store. It seems to remember the last postal code I entered. Might be nice if it could remember multiple locations or used phone's current location (a search without entering a location thinks I'm on the other side of Toronto) but hey, the developer does this gratis. The favourites list with my regular tipples is handy. thanks
Need barcode scan option to get 5 star from me. I used to use iPhone LCBO app that allows to scan the barcode and return the product in one step. Would be nice to have that feature incorporated here.
No Worky Seemed to work the first time I ran it. Weeks later when I actually have a reason to use it, the app crashes each time it's started
Works but Functionality-wise it's OK but User Interface is a way below expectations. For example, Product List is a unix shell dump. Same for the list of Favorites.
Great App when it Works It will work for a few opens and then just keeps crashing.
Exactly what it says on the tin It lets you search store inventory. It works very well. What more needs to be said?
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