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Ramses73y: Ok guys if calculating the exchange rate was a simple equation then take a look at the U.S. on tradingeconomics.com our GDP is 16.8 trillion dollars and our M1 is 2.988 trillion divide those numbers and you get 5.622 our dollar should be worth 5.622 on the market. '
Ok now look at Iraq, their GDP IS 223 billion dollars times 1166 is 260.018 trillion dinar and their M1 is 72.651 trillion divide those numbers and you get 3.579 so you see calculating the exchange rate is not simple and you'll confuse yourself trying to see just one aspect.
This is way more involved. however what these calculations do show me is that the dollar is worth more than what we think and so is the dinar. have a nice day
To help make it simple the country as a whole in both scenarios is making enough money to support each individual dollar 5.622 times or each individual dinar 3.579 times
Bscott40510: Actually what your calculation above shows is what they call 'The Velocity of Money".. Simply defined the velocity of money is the turnover in the money supply.
It measures economic activity....the average frequency with which a unit of money is spent in an economy. It says nothing about the value of an individual unit of currency.
TheRainMaker: TLAR from another site put together an awesome synopsis of how IRAQ has substantially reduced the money supply and gives articles with statements to back it up it was pretty impressive, and sort of correlated with much of what Scooter talked about in a 2012 interview.
Unfortunately i can't post it but it's out there if you search for it. Personally, I do not believe the in current M figures. If you believe they are accurate, then you should just sell your dinar, respectfully.
Optimus Prime: Yes, In 2012 Scooter also indicated that the RV is "on". We can see that it did not happen. TLAR says one thing, but the CBI figures say another. I have a substantial amount of Dinar, and and do not wish to take a loss at the current buyback rate, so I am hoping for a miracle just like everyone else.
If a Central Bank is going to intentionally mislead the public, how long do you think the IMF would tolerate that? Respectfully, OP
TheRainMaker; OP, I don't recall Scooter saying it was "on", as in happening any moment.... but actually made statements about what to look for. One of them was the bond sales.
Even back then Scooter felt that was very important. The 2nd thing to look for was the reduced money supply which he believed was taking place back then and would continue to.
He believed at that time there was less than 4 trillion dinar in circulation. Saleh also stated back in early 2012 that were less than 4 trillion dinar circulating.
The key to this is how much is really out there, it's one of the most important pieces of information and we can only speculate. Most people seem to forget that IRAQ only has to cover what is left in country in circulation.
Remember this?
This example has been floating around for a while now.
HOW FRACTIONAL BANKING WORKS TO ALLOW FOR A REVALUATION OF THE IQD - JOSEY WALES At OOMF - 10/17/2011
From Dinar Recaps (Post by Red Lily)
How Fractional Banking Economics will allow a high RV EXPLAINED:
First off, I'll use the exchange of a 10,000 IQD note as my example. To help explain the economics of this cash-in example, I will use a 1:1 cash-in ratio between the USD and IQD, that is given a two-tier payout, and a 2% bank spread.
What You Will Receive:
If you were to cash in your 10,000 IQD note with a bank that charges you a 2% spread, you would personally receive a net take-home of $9,800 credited to your bank account.
What Your Bank Will Receive:
Your Bank will receive a $10,000 credit to its Federal Reserve Account. They will also be able to add the $200 profit to their "capital account".
If you don't understand the "Fractional Banking" concept that runs our country, you may want to, as that is what this is based on, and is what is behind this entire concept and plan.
To learn more about this concept, I suggest you click HERE, and go to a video post I brought to the forum previously, and posted in my "Tidbits" section.
Ultimately, the bank wins because they are able to gain $2,000 in lending power under the 10% "Fractional Banking" model.
What the US Treasury Will Receive:
First off, the US Treasury will receive $3,500 in estimated taxes in the quarter after the exchange, because you are now in the "rich" category and get to enjoy the 35% tax bracket. This lowers the "net cost" of the IQD exchange to the US financial system to $6,500 USD (i.e. $10,000 out – $3,500 in).
Furthermore, the US Treasury's rate is higher than the banking rate (we will use in this example 1.25), thereby further reducing their "net cost" from $6,500 to $4,000.
Oil Now Enters the Picture:
At some point, a Fed-appointed agent orders $12,500 worth of oil from Iraq.
Payment will consist of a $12,500 transfer from the Fed's foreign currency reserve IQD account to the IRAQ Oil payment account at the CBI in a form notherwise known as PetroDollars/PetroDinar.
Even though the world spot price of oil is defined in terms of USD, the actual transaction may take place in any internationally recognized currency agreed to by the parties. '
For example, Iran only accepts Yen from Japan for their oil orders, because they don't want USD in their foreign currency reserves.
How the CBI "RECAPTURES" the Money:
The $12,500 order is filled with 250 barrels of oil based on the spot price on the date of the sale (for this example we used a $50 USD spot price). What does it cost Iraq to produce the oil to fill this order?
Well they have negotiated productions agreements for approximately $1.50 USD/barrel. From that price $.50 USD goes to the national Iraqi oil company who is the partner in the field the oil came from.
Out of the remaining $1.00 the other oil field partners have to pay the Iraq government a profit tax of $.35 USD (35%). The net cost to Iraq to produce a barrel of oil used in this scenario is $.65 USD. (i.e. $1.50 – .50 – .35)
What does all that mean? It cost Iraq $162.50 to bring back a 10,000 IQD note!
Can they afford that? I think so! So, instead of paying out $12,500 for a 10,000 IQD note, they only pay $162.50! That doesn't add to the money supply much at all does it! They receive their IQD back and place it in the CBI, or destroy it.
The transaction is completed with the Federal Reserve exchanging foreign reserve credits which are equal to $12,500 USD (which had a net acquisition cost of $4,000 USD for the US) for 250 barrels of oil (which has a TOTAL COST to produce of $162.50 USD for Iraq.
More completely explained, and simply put, it cost Iraq $162.50 USD from their foreign currency reserve accounts to redeem the value of 10,000 IQD, which goes into their operating accounts.
At the same time the US got $12,500 worth of oil for a net cost of $4,000. That's how it was originally planned for Iraq to RV at 1 IQD = 1 USD, with the variable being the political element (i.e. UN Sanctions, GOI actions, IMF actions, World Bank actions etc.)
Other Factors that Strengthen Iraq's Position and Ability to RV:
DFI Funds Returned & Other Assets: $280+ Billion USD, plus other frozen assets (estimated at $100 billion) will be returned back to Iraq and added to their foreign currency reserve, bringing it up to $430+ billion USD.
CBI IQD Reserve Requirement
Adjustment: The CBI will change the current fractional IQD reserve requirements from 100% to 15% at the appropriate time.
As a result, the the total potential money supply will be raised in value to $2.8 Trillion (430 billion/15), while at the same time, the total physical IQD in circulation will be reduced by removing the large bills with the 3 zeros over a period of 2 years, as they have indicated.
Oil Production Increased: Iraq will also execute the plan they announced to increase oil production from 2+ million barrels/day to 10 million barrels/day with the resulting revenues flowing directly to the Iraq treasury.
Oil Futures & Forex Contracts Added: To further stir the pot, the CBI will continue to use it's sales window to market oil futures and forex contracts. They have shown they can generate significant cash flow in the private market. Think of their impact in public markets.
There, my friends, is how this plan will be enacted and made possible. Taking NOTHING, and turning it into SOMETHING, then bringing it back to a "manageable and reasonable something" that is accepted and supported by seeming endless supplies of oil.
This is how the world's ENTIRE NEW MONETARY SYSTEM will be regenerated and supported and backed, given, in essence, a re-birth and renewed for most governments and economic regions… even by "Black Gold".
So, here's the summary for all the "players" involved, giving ballpark numbers, and not taking into account superfluous costs, fees, and other small details that don't really affect the larger picture:
Investor's Net Gain: $10,000 – $200 = $9,800 x .65 = 6,370 for an investment that cost $10
Bank's Net Gain: $200 added to "capital account", plus $2,000 they can use to loan out.
US Treasury Net Gain: $2,500 from the .25 spread on top + $3,500 in quarterly taxes = $6,000
CBI/GOI/Iraqi People Net Gain: $12,500 – $162.50 = $12,337.50 + Profits from "Other Factors"
Overall Net Gain for All Involved: $6,370+$200+$6,000+12,337.20 = $24,907.20
This is the wealth that was generated from a single 10,000 IQD note that was given an original value of approximately $10! Is that amazing or what?! You tell me… can Iraq afford NOT to RV?!!!
Will the IMF allow them to NOT RV their currency, but simply replace their large denoms for smaller ones?!!! LOL!!!
In this scenario, EVERYONE WINS… and the IQD is slowly (over 2 years) taken back in to the CBI… eventually destroyed, leaving a manageable M2 behind, having created HUGE WEALTH throughout the world to re-supply what was allowed to be destroyed in the "great bleed" over a period of just a few weeks a couple of years ago, even the greatest redistribution of wealth the world has ever seen.
Believe it or not, it has happened for this very purpose, and it IS coming! Rainmaker
Ramses73y: You're absolutely correct bscott thanks! Perhaps I wasn't clear in my statement I said you CANNOT calculate an exchange rate (exchange rate = value) you CANNOT calculate the value of a currency using simple mathematics.
I gave the example of GDP divided by M1. So the same goes for the opposite a person CANNOT assess a value CAP OR CEILING based on one aspect like units of currency in circulation. That is all
Optimus Prime; TheRainMaker and ramses73y, thank you for the civil manner in which you point out your information. I am in no way an expert in banking or economics.
While it troubles me to see the amount of IQD in circulation, I'm still hoping that something like "fractional banking" (WAY above my pay grade) and other factors will overshadow my concerns. I'll just end with... GO RV! Thanks to all! :) OP
JugDawg1: I seem to recall though that a couple years ago before Maliki got hot on Shabbi Baby's tail, we were constantly hearing about the tremendous reduction of dinar on the streets, so to speak, and it was no where near what the current amounts that are being put out there.
Maybe 30% of what we're hearing at the very highest. So I can't help but wonder. IF my recollection is correct,
1. In the interim years, have they released that much more dinar .......... or
2. Are we being fed misinformation like we've been all along?
Now I realize that my recollector is not what it used to be and sometimes not nearly as good as I think it is but if I'm even close to correct, I'm thinking that trying to calculate any current numbers is kinda spitting in the wind.
Know what I mean Vern? :D Carpe Refurbished Recollector
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don't waste your money
- lunator100hd .
We already have.
- Element115Will
And what did you learn?
- lunator100hd .
What you mean? I thought the game will be good like bo3 at least but that wasnt the case at all.
- Element115Will
Thats what I am saying. You learned that it wasnt good. Sucks though, they make the game look great but when it comes to release and gameplay, its horrible, BO3 was decent, but the last great CoD IMO will be CoD Bo2 and the previous ones of course.
This is going to get me a lot of hate but I still prefer IW over BO3, I didn't enjoy BO3 and although IW has been quite a failure in terms of acceptance in the community n shit, I feel the movement system is better over BO3 and there are a few features that i prefer as opposed to BO3. Again, just my opinion.
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Yeah I prefer IW to BO3, didn't really rate BO3 in any department. I like IW's maps, zombies is good and the campaign is my favourite COD campaign to date. Not disappointed in my purchase at all.
- BradyAlucard
I thought it was pretty close.
- EraZe Vanpa
already wasted it buying the game..
- Element115Will
Sell that garbage!
- lunator100hd .
I did to get 60% of my noney back but the rest 40% are still missing.
- jordanxbrookes
That 40% is only available in Supply Drops (Terrible joke, I know)
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Don't tell others what to do with their money.
Giving people advice, if you were smart you would take it. Do what you want with your money though, I couldn't care less
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How would I be wasting my money (if you're going to say IW sucks then explain)
- destsicate
I actually enjoy the game and looking forward to dlc1 so suck it up buttercup
- JeronimoPW
New halo game? Oh no It's Destiny 2…. wow o.o
- lunator100hd .
Its name is Infinite Warfare and it sucks.
- BradyAlucard
That's just like… your opinion man.
- lunator100hd .
I play cod since cod 4, so i see myself as a veteran player, when it comes to judging cod games, i have a very concrete opinion, im not a whining kid who complain because he can get his killstreak.
- Ryan Gorman
I have been playing COD from COD 3. So
1.Terrible joke made by Jeronimo
2.This game does not suck, you want to play a bad game go to The Division
- lunator100hd .
1.Who the hell is Jeronimo?
2. IW is very bad compared to previous cods, but if i had to chose among other games like Division, Destiny or overwatch then yes, i would prefer IW.
- Ryan Gorman
1.The guy who said "New halo game? Oh no It's Destiny 2…. wow o.o"
2. I agree IW is bad compared to other CODS before. So people should say that instead of "IW is the worst game ever" because it really is not
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Oh my word this is straight up embarrassing.
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I've played since CoD 4 as well, but everyone's acting like their opinions are fact on here. IW doesn't factually suck, Battlefield 1 isn't factually better, and it's not like it factually deserves to have a Ghosts-like reputation. People seem to forget that… IMO.
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lol i aint buyin this
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looks great, its a shame they took away the snipers point wit that new ramp, but i love remakes.
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When you already bought the season pass but dont even care -.-
Gonna sell worse than BO3 DLC1
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Looks good. Can't wait. I'm not even a fan of Afghan, but I like what I see.
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Sucks to be me for having the Digital Deluxe Edition of the game that has the Season Pass included.
I've been waiting for an afghan remake for a while
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as a YouTuber I look forward to DLC 1 I'm already nearly 8th Prestige in Multiplayer and I look forward to playing some new maps especially "Dominion" with it being a remake of my favourite map from MW2 people may hate on this game but ive been a fan of this franchise since day 1 since cod 1 and I cant really pick much fault with this game campaign storyline is great, zombies is awesome and as for multiplayer its fast paced and fun but a lot of you used to moan when cod was slow and just boots on the ground and now its different people still moan so then they gave you futuristic boost jumping a lot side a remaster of boots on the ground cod and people still moan from what I see theres no pleasing people these days as no matter what the developers do people are only going moan either way sledgehammer games are going back to boots on the ground in their next game along side another Remastered call of duty game and bet many people will still moan when they return to the old cod ways all I can say if you think you can do better than developers and make a game franchise that's as big as call of duty and not get negative feedback from the community then be my guest haha

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A truly iconic building and an important part of Ohio transport history the Union Terminal is now home to a host of fabulous attractions. In addition to admiring the unique architecture of this structure, which boasts a long and fascinating history, you can explore attractions such as the original control tower, the Duke Energy Children's Museum, the Museum of Natural History and Science, the OMNIMAX Theater, and a host of travelling exhibitions. This is an attraction that is suited to all ages as there is something here for everyone to enjoy.
Situated in Columbus, Ohio, the Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is a place where you can enjoy a combination of natural beauty, fascinating exhibitions, and education. You will find hundreds of plant species to explore when you visit this attraction and you can even explore different climate zones such as the dessert and the rainforest. The conservatory is situated within ninety acres of botanical gardens that surround it, so there is plenty for visitors to enjoy and explore.
Nothing excites children more than seeing animals up close and getting to learn more about them. At the Cincinnati Zoo, they are surely going to have the time of their lives exploring the zoo's exhibits such as the Cat Canyon, the Night Hunters and Africa. Make sure to take them to the Spaulding Children's Zoo where they get to feed, touch and pet goats and some of the tamer animals.
When you visit the hugely popular Toledo Museum of Art in Ohio you will find yourself with access to a collection of tens of thousands of objects. Dating back to 1901, this art museum is home to some wonderful and fascinating art exhibits and displays including glass art, European art and American art collections. There are a number of famous pieces of art housed here too including works by the likes of Rembrandt and Henry Moore. In addition, you can enjoy exploring the fabulous sculpture garden as well as the concert hall in the eastern wing of the building.


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Dahon Curve D3 - First Impressions
The UPS guy was kind enough to deliver the bike today. I took some pix, hopefully anyone who wants to see more detail than is shown on the Dahon website will be able to see it in these photos. They're all 1024 pixels wide, so they're not too big. The last one is a full size, 6 MP shot, a bit over 2 MB.
The file names will give you a clue as to what the photos contain.
I'm just inserting links, so this page doesn't load too slowly.
As you can see, it did come with fenders and the rack. I left the rack on for now. If I feel the bike's too heavy, I'll take it off.
The seat is horrible. it's one of those that looks like it is anatomically-shaped, but actually isn't. It pries one's butt apart right behind the sack. Just horrible. But at least it is small. It doesn't seem like it would cost much to make a seat like Jur has on his Swift? But apparently it does.
The lowest gear ratio is higher than I thought it would be. Hill climbing will be a stand-up deal unless it's a shallow hill or you're hardcore. It is useful for mild uphills. Second gear is good for all-around cruising on flat land. Third gear is for going fast(er) downhill or on flat ground with a bit of effort.
I like the tires, esp. the reflective tape embedded in them.
The front wheel, at the rim, is not as smooth as it should be. I'll probably gently work on this a bit with the Dremel, so it doesn't take a small chunk out of the brake pad each time it goes around under braking. The wheel is slightly crooked, even though the seemed to be well-packed. It does that annoying thing whne you squeeze the brake where it grabs hard, then nothing then hard every time the wheel turns around.
The turning radius is pretty mind-bending. In first gear, I can ride around in about a 6' circle, leaned back in the seat, with one hand on the handlebar until I get too dizzy to go on. Not that this is the most useful thing, but at times, it is nice to be able to swerve super-quickly.
My wife and I were going for a ride in the forest preserve. (lots of hills, pea gravel surface) When we got there, I took the D3 out of the trunk, then went to take her MTB out of the trunk, only to discover the front tire was dead flat. Two days ago, it had 45 psi in it. So I think she picked up a thorn. I tried the pump that's hidden in the seat-post, and it is quite brilliant. But it must be a big hole somewhere, because it was flat again very quickly.
My neighbor got home, called me PeeWee Herman. I said: "Let's go for a ride." So we went, and I raced him down a mild grade, and won. (only just) He's got a Trek 900 MTB from 8 years ago or so. He couldn't keep up with me, but admittedly, my legs are about 10% stronger than his, and he doesn't quite embrace the idea of frequent shifting. So I asked him how it felt to get smoked by PeeWee. :D
The intructions are good. More later.
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JeremyZ: You are in Chicago right? I bought a Biologic Suspension seatpost from Thor for $45. I'm not going to use it. If you want it I'll give you a deal and if we can arrange pickup or something we won't have to worry about shipping.
I don't use it because I like the free stand capability of the stock post. This one I use for 2 weeks and I just bought it a month ago. Its just not what I need while using Metra.
Here is the link to Thor's website where I bought it:
OK, check this older Curve D3 thread out:
Silly me for not looking for a similar thread first.
No thanks for the seatpost. To me, it's not the shocks to the butt that are painful, but the general shape of the seat. Just sitting on it constantly is painful, so I'll probably just get a new seat. Thanks for the offer though.
Dahon usually comes up with really good tires for their bikes.
I look foward to reading how you and your wife are experiencing your new Curve over the new months. I think both of you will like it-more than your other bikes!
Did you give your dog a go ? !:)
he doesn't like being a passenger on a bicycle quite as much.
I finally had the chance to view your photos of your new bike on a faster proper Broadband connection. I think that the problem here lies that you bought your bike "fresh out of the box" without the seller checking it out and doing the intial tune-up before they shipped to you. That is a simple matter of either 1. you doing the tune-up or 2. taking it to a good bike shop and having them look it over (usually costs extra). I always do the latter-even if it means extra cost. I find that it is too much of a critical step to skip or ignore.
I like the little dog. He reminds me of my Zero. He is located on the Internet at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/world-of-folding-bicycles/265102684/in/set-72157594325178229/
Second Impressions
Now that the brake pads have taken the edge off of the rim, the braking is slowly getting better.
I went for a ride on a bike trail with a couple of friends. One is a hardcore mountain biker. He has a nice Gary Fisher MTB with full suspension and disc brakes. His wife, on the other hand, is not hardcore, and I was pretty sure she'd slow us down. So I thought that'd be the perfect time to get the D3 out for a trail ride.
The three gears on this bike are just perfect for casual biking. Top gear and a decent pedaling rate is about as fast as you'd want to go on 16" wheels. Bottom gear is a good hill-climbing gear. It's low, but not ultra-low.
One thing to watch out for on this bike is that fine pea gravel in the deep spots, where it's kind of like sand. Boy, I almost went for an unplanned flight when the front hit one patch of that on about a 20 mph downhill section. I had to turn a bit, as the path was turning. These tires have street tread, and wanted to wash out quite easily.
All of a sudden, I didn't have first gear any more. It turns out the factory did not tighten the lock nuts on the hub adjustment. So I had to do the whole rest of the ride in 2nd and 3rd gear. It wasn't bad, I just had to stand up and pump.
When I got home, I couldn't get the handlebar telescoped in. I remembered reading something in the manual about lubing that with some anti-seize. So I got some copper grease, and that did the trick. Just a smidge. Since the wheels have broken in a bit, I could tighten up the brakes, and that made it even better.
Then, I got home and put a new inner tube in my wife's front wheel, as she punctured it on a wood-chip trail. I installed the Bell "granny seat" from Wal*Mart, which I'm sure will please her. Went to the LBS and bought her a cage and a nice Nalgene water bottle, and a horn. She's going to be beside herself. I got myself a water bottle and a horn too for my hybrid bike. Now, I'm all sweaty & nasty, and have to pick her up from the train station in a bit, so time to shower up.
I like this little D3 more each time I ride it.
Oh, one other thing. I ordered a Speed P7 for my wife. I figure the fact that the P7 is faster than the D3, and will have less rolling resistance due to the larger wheels, she'll be able to keep up no problem. We're going to really have some good adventures!
It looks like he peed a little, in order to protect the Brompton. Nice! That is more likely to deter thieves anyway than a tiny dog yapping away, hehehe.
66' -- High gear
49' -- Direct Drive
37.3 -- Low gear
That low direct drive is perfect. I can ride in that gear for hours on my Piccolo/Presto with no problem. Unfortunately, the low gear is not really low enough but that's something you'll have to live with. You should not lower direct drive any further than 49' inches or you'll spin too much making it very inefficient and slow. In addition, it really won't lower the low gear that much.
I looked at Dahon's site, which should list at least new D3's, and while it doesn't list the rear gear, it does list the crank as being 46T. And the gear ratios as being 42/56/77 gear-inches. I've been reading up on it, as the local hill on my way home has been too much for me after an hour of riding--and I wind up using 36 gear-inches on my 25lb 20yr old bike. 42 sounds too high to me, although it may be just right for legs in better shape than mine, or for shorter rides, or for more rolling terrain. [I don't know the steepness of the hill, but I think it peaks at 5 or 6%. Best I can tell, the hard part is 120' up in 0.3 miles--yep, need to get into shape.]
Dahon went to a smaller 11T cog and smaller 46T chainring. I think this is a mistake because my Vitesse 5 speed had a 56' direct drive and that was too high. I lowered it to 49' and now use more of my gears.
The OP could still go for the 13T cog and get real low gears again.(64/48/36). This is not bad at all and it's almost what I have today. I would not get a higher rear cog or that will drop direct drive too low and he'll be inefficient.
I agree that 42' inch low gear is too high.
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Georgia President Michael Adams, left, listens as Georgia Athletic Director Vince Dooley makes a statement to the media Monday announcing sanctions on postseason play for the men's basketball team.
Dot Paul/Staff University of Georgia officials expect Rashad Wright and Chris Daniels to be reinstated to the team next season without any further penalty.
The future of other Bulldogs isn't clear. Standout junior Jarvis Hayes, who is expected to be a first-round NBA draft pick if he gives up his final year of eligibility, couldn't be reached for comment Monday following the announcement that the No. 21 Bulldogs won't play in either the SEC or NCAA tournament.
However, Hayes said Sunday, after scoring 19 points against South Carolina, that his future would be affected by what happens to Coach Jim Harrick Sr. Harrick was suspended with pay Monday. Harrick indicated Monday to Georgia Athletic Director Vince Dooley that he wants to remain the Bulldogs' coach, Dooley said. But ESPN.com reported Harrick expects to be fired when the school's investigation is finished.
Hayes stopped short Sunday of saying he would leave if Harrick does not return.
''I would definitely think about it,'' he said.
Dooley and university president Michael Adams announced Monday the suspension of Harrick Sr., Wright and Daniels due to the findings of an ongoing NCAA and school investigation into charges of misconduct by former player Tony Cole.
The school took action after receiving proof of academic fraud and unethical conduct by the two players, Dooley said. Dooley declined to specify the unethical conduct, but said lying would be one example. When asked if the players lied, Dooley declined to respond.
Harrick was suspended due to the seriousness of the charges, although he was not directly linked to them, Dooley said. The duo announced the school's self-imposed tournament ban at the same time.
Head coach Jim Harrick also was suspended, along with players Chris Daniels and Rashad Wright.Jeff Blake/Staff
Harrick could not be reached by the Banner-Herald, and his lawyer, Boston- and Providence, R.I.-based Dennis Coleman, has not returned several messages left in the last week.
Wright and Daniels were suspended in relation to their role in a class they took that was taught by former assistant basketball coach Jim Harrick Jr. The school plans to appeal their status to the NCAA's athlete eligibility committee as soon as possible, said Amy Chisholm, Georgia's NCAA compliance officer. Although the players could be suspended for up to a year, Georgia expects them to be reinstated, Chisholm said.
''Rashad Wright and Chris Daniels are both 3.0 students,'' Dooley said. ''They certainly didn't need the course for eligibility reasons. That course meant nothing (to them).''
Wright, a junior, is the Bulldogs' starting point guard. He averaged 7.8 points and 5.5 assists. Daniels, a junior who starts at forward. He averaged 9.8 points and 7.1 rebounds. Both are candidates for All-SEC honors, which will be announced later this week. Neither player, nor any other Bulldogs, could be reached for comment Monday.
Harrick Jr. was suspended on Feb. 28 and learned Wednesday his contract wouldn't be renewed. Cole started the current investigation on Feb. 27 with claims that Harrick Jr. gave him an ''A'' in the same class Wright and Daniels took despite the fact that Cole never attended. Cole also said Harrick Jr. did community college work for him and paid several bills for him.
Georgia's decision had effects beyond its campus. The Southeastern Conference was left scrambling to re-seed this week's tournament due to the Bulldogs' withdrawal. Georgia, which was the third seed in Eastern Division, was scheduled to play Arkansas, the sixth seed from the West, in New Orleans on Thursday at 9:45 p.m.
Adams and Dooley discussed the school's decision with SEC Commissioner Mike Slive.
Tennessee, which was to be the No. 4 seed from the East, was the beneficiary of the move. The Volunteers were moved to East's No. 3 seed and will now receive a bye through Thursday's first round. Tennessee will play Auburn on Friday. Arkansas will now play LSU on Thursday.
The Bulldogs were expected to be one of the top 16 teams seeded into this year's NCAA tournament. It would have been their school-record third straight trip to the tournament.
''My question is, why punish the entire team?,'' ESPN commentator Dick Vitale wrote in a piece for the network's Web site Monday. ''What about kids like Jarvis Hayes, Jonas Hayes, Steve Thomas, Ezra Williams, Damien Wilkins? These kids have practiced so diligently and worn the uniform in a positive way. Shutting down the basketball program because of the actions of Harrick, his son and two players is totally unfair to others in the program.''
Georgia is not the first school to take such drastic action. Fresno State and St. Bonaventure declared themselves ineligible for postseason play earlier this season. Both schools are investigating potential academic misconduct.
SEC Tournament
At New Orleans
Thursday's Games
All games on JP-TV, unless noted
Game 1 - Ole Miss vs. South Carolina, 1 p.m.
Game 2 - Arkansas vs. LSU, 3:15 p.m.
Game 3 - Vanderbilt vs. Alabama, 7:30 p.m.
Friday's Games
Game 5 - Mississippi State vs. Game 1 Winner, 1 p.m.
Game 6 - Florida vs. Game 2 Winner, 3:15 p.m.
Game 7 - Kentucky vs. Game 3 Winner, 7:30 p.m.
Game 8 - Tennessee vs. Auburn, 9:45 p.m.
Saturday's Games
Game 9 - Game 5 winner vs. Game 6 winner, 1 p.m.
Game 10 - Game 7 winner vs. Game 8 winner, 3:15 p.m.
Sunday's Game
Game 11 - Semifinal winners, 1 p.m.
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Monday, September 12, 2011
I set some very specific goals for myself long, long ago that I wanted to accomplish by reaching 135. I'm finally there! Let's see how I did. :)
My Goals:
I want to:
*feel smooth (no lumps and bumps)
--Well, I still have some lumps and bumps, but not EVERYWHERE..just one or two trouble spots like every normal human lol
*be able to play for a long time with my daughters without getting winded
--not a problem! I actually raced my 9 year old this summer and (almost) won. lol I would have never dreamed of even jogging 10 ft. 4 years ago sadly enough.
*enjoy taking my dog, Jack for a walk
--unfortunately, I don't have Jack anymore, but I walk almost every day...and I definitely enjoy it!
*not be self-concious constantly
--this is WAY better, but something I'll probably always struggle with.
*have my rings fit
--they fit! I actually wear a size smaller
*have fun swimming (not dread it)
--I swam a TON this summer, and loved every second. I love the water!
*not have to shop in the plus-size section
--this has been over for awhile, but I definitely still remember how that felt. I love having my options open up.
*be better able to enjoy the outdoors
--no doubt about it, I'm venturing further, doing more things, not worrying about how I'll manage to walk that far or timing my next meal. It feels like freedom
*not get winded climbing stairs
--my gym has all kinds of stairs. Before I would have considered one flight of stairs part of my workout (that's kind of sad, but it's true). Now I jog on the treadmill 45 min. then use the track as a cool-down. lol
*not embarass my kids being the "fat" mom
--no danger of that anymore! My kids are very proud of me. I guess now I'm the hot mom. ;)
*look more professional
--I feel comfortable in any setting, which is a vast difference from where I started. I feel confident and in control in any professional setting
*not feel awkward eating in front of people
--ah, this one is WONDERFUL! It's very freeing to not feel criticized for something as basic as EATING. I know it was my own guilty conscience the whole time, but man, that's a relief not to feel that way.
*feel worthy of beauty treatments and not like they're a waste because I'm fat anyway
--I do! I'm able to relax and enjoy them. I appreciate the results afterwards and even feel pretty. :)
*feel proud of accomplishing weight loss
--I am SO proud of what I've done. Weight loss isn't easy. And it's no one's journey but your own. No one can take credit, and no can can take the blame except YOU. This is MY victory.
*be hot and sexy
--Yup, I am!
*get a new tattoo (and not be embarrassed about someone looking at the rolls on my sides)
--I'm ready to work on my full back piece...and excited to show it off!
*wear a size 8
--Now, I'm working on a size 6!
*be comfortable taking college classes on campus
--I won't let weight or anything else ever stand in my way of doing EVERYTHING I want to accomplish.
*be comfortable taking gym classes
--I feel at ease taking any class that strikes my interest.
*not be too embarrassed to get a bra fitting
--No problem here anymore!
I think the goals I set for myself were good, honest indicators of where I wanted to be. Reviewing them, I'd say: I've come a long way, baby!
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[OW2 Newsletter - April 2014 - From the OW2 Management Office]
Dear OW2 Members, dear All,
As you will have gathered from our latest newsletters, OW2 has been through a quarter of uncertainties, to the point that closing down operations was an option we had to seriously consider. Fortunately, even if not everything is yet confirmed, we can now feel optimistic for 2014. However, we must keep in mind that the issues that led us to this situation remain. Although our strategy and positioning are to a large extent on the right track, our business model is not sufficiently robust. The 90-day plan is an excellent opportunity to re-think OW2. While maintaining the orientations described in last month's newsletter, we are now addressing them within a better structured framework of four strategies: service, partnership, organization and revenue. I will comment on these strategies in more detail in our upcoming newsletters.
In the meantime, we are resuming business as usual! We have sent all OW2 members the notice for the General Assembly and the members of the Board
election. Please note that candidates have until Sunday April 13 to apply; an overview of the process is here. I must also remind all project leaders they have until April 30 to submit their topics for the programming contest. And last but not least, we are launching a new service this month: the OW2 Webinars. All OW2 projects are welcome to take advantage of this new promotion resource!
To finish, I would like to express my appreciation to all those who have expressed their support, thus confirming that OW2 does indeed have a role to play on the global software scene.
As usual, thank you for your on-going support,
Cedric Thomas
PS: Project leaders: Do not forget to use the OW2 Forge to tell everybody about your project updates. News will appear on the OW2 forge, our home page and in this newsletter
02 Apr 14: Telosys Tools 2.1.0 is ready (Posted by: lguerin)
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Register for the OW2 second Open Cloud Forum at Cloud Computing World Expo, April 9: a series of open cloud project presentations and demos - OpenCloudware, MODAclouds, OSSMeter, InGeoCloudS
All FP7 open cloud projects are invited to take part in this hands on workshop dedicated to helping them deliver on their collaboration and exploitation commitments. The workshop is organized by OCEAN. Registration is now open and free of charge. More.
The event, jointly organised by the Sucre, OCEAN and ClouT projects aims at contributing to the EU-Japan dialogue on open and interoperable Clouds. Registration is now open and free of charge. More.
OW2 is community partner of the dotScale 2014 conference. A special 15% discounted rate is granted to OW2 members, for the conference tickets as well as for the sponsorship opportunities. More.
This year again OW2 will be at Solutions Linux. We will share booth #D21 and a conference session on May 20 with OW2 Corporate Members Engineering Group and Axelor. There is still one pod available on this space. Please contact us quickly!
An evolution of the OW2 BI initiative, the OW2 Big Data Initiative is being launched this month. This initiative aims at building an ecosystem based on open source Big Data, Business Intelligence and Open Data technologies. More.
This month sees the launch of our new OW2 Webinar service. Do not forget to register for the next session on the CLIF project, on April 23, 4pm CET or watch the replay of our previous webinar presenting the OCEAN project services. More.
The deadline for topic submission by project leaders is extended until April 30. New this year, topics can be sponsored: ask us for details. The award conference will be held in China in October; the exact location has yet to be decided. More.
We are going to perform serious technical maintenance on OW2 technical infrastructure: on Tuesday 8 April and Tuesday 22 April several services will be impacted please check http://bit.ly/1e6AYd5 and plan your work accordingly.
The OW2 General Assembly will take place on April 9th, end afternoon at Cloud Computing World Expo. This General Assembly is the official closing of OW2's 2013 fiscal year. More.
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The 2014 election of the Board of Directors has started. Please note the deadline to send your application: April 13. More.
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A California company has shown how to dramatically lower blood pressure in hard-to-treat patients by destroying tiny nerves in the kidney.
The nerves are located inside the main arteries leading to the kidney. They affect blood pressure by controlling the release of sodium and an enzyme called renin, and by managing blood flow from the kidneys themselves.
The procedure was developed by Ardian, a medical device company based in Mountain View, California. Previous studies have shown that these nerves are overactive in many people with high blood pressure, says Murray Esler, who led the new research. By destroying these nerves in about 50 people, Esler could reduce those patients' uncontrolled high blood pressure by nearly 30 percent.


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Dr. Grune is a chemical, mechanical, and materials science engineer, and chemist, possessing expertise related to chemical, mechanical, electrical, and medical products. He has combined this experience by assisting clients in the pursuit of intellectual property protection for the last 20 years. His industrial expertise extends to extrusion and molding of thermoset and thermoplastics, rubbers, textiles, metals, lubricants, surfactants, emulsifiers, fiber optics and associated connecting peripherals, ceramics, liquid gases, and composite materials and systems. He has direct experience in chemical processes, formulation chemistries, polymers and composites, service life prediction, and risk analysis including risk reduction technologies.
He has directed and participated in audit and certification procedures regarding FDA, EPA, USDA, ISO-9000 and ISO-14000/life cycle assessment compliance. He has served as an expert witness in litigation proceedings including electrophotography, medical devices, fuel tanks and fuels, deicing fluids, and wire and cable and associated peripherals.
Dr. Grune has advised, directed, and developed projects including IP protection for downhole oil and gas robotics; medical device; semiconductor microlithography; EMI/RFI shielding; flame retardants and fire prevention; latex paint and road pavement markers; diving and associated sporting goods equipment; food, beverage, water and waste water analysis; personal care formulations and packaging; 3D printing; liquid crystals polymers; gaskets and seals; nano and micro particle technologies; fibers and textiles; polymer chemical resistivity, wire and cable insulations; connectors and splices; environmental effects on durability, and product aging. He has also developed, designed, and scaled-up novel formulations, explosion and flame proof processes/products, and unique material combinations for the packaging and safety protection industries. He has further applied his expertise in developing products and processing for the following industries; solvents, fuels, biofuels, and fuel additives, adhesives, synthetic fibers and fiber physics, accelerated life testing using both material failure and non-destructive analysis, petroleum products, coatings, fibers, films, extruded/molded products, prevention or elimination of toxic and hazardous substances associated with radiation exposure to UVA and UVB, improving telecom systems, road, and transportation markers, electronics, energy transmission and distribution systems, construction designs, fire protection, medical, aviation, automotive, railroad, and a myriad of general consumer products. His skills include development and use of testing tools and methods applied to optical photoconductors (OPC), fuels, biofuels, and fuel additives, personal and sun care protection, food and beverage, drinking water and waste water systems analysis, cryogenic distillation (liquid gases), and downhole oil and gas recovery systems including tertiary oil recovery and fracing.
Dr. Grune is a named inventor or co-inventor on over 100 US/PCT patents and pending patent applications. He assists clients with most matters related to intellectual property including; full preparation and prosecution of US and PCT applications, technical due diligence and trade secrets, patent infringement, patent validity disputes, valuation, qualification, acquisition integration, IP analysis, and patent litigation support. He has also written and prosecuted over 200 US and PCT patents.
Prior to joining Exponent, Dr. Grune worked for Fiber Industries, Inc. a division of what is now Hoechst-Celanese, IBM Corporation, ABB Corporation, Mitsubishi Chemical America, and Praxair, serving in R&D, IP, and management roles.
Dr. Grune serves as an Adjunct Associate Professor in the MEM Program teaching courses involving intellectual asset management (IAM) and patent law, and lectures in green sustainable technologies, thermodynamics, life cycle assessment, and IP valuation for the Pratt School of Engineering at Duke University.
- Ph.D., Chemical Engineering, North Carolina State University, 1992
- M.S., Chemical Engineering, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, 1982,
(cum laude)
- B.S., Materials Science and Engineering, Duke University, 1978,
(with distinction)
- A.B., Chemistry, Duke University, 1978
Registered US Patent Agent # 46,745
Grune GL. Renewable sustainable bio-based fuel additive from waste glycerine. Invited Paper, National Advanced Biofuels Conference and Expo, Omaha, NE, October 2013.
Grune GL, Stanfield J. A novel zinc oxide dispersion in a water based emulsion. Invited Paper, Society of Cosmetic Chemists Conference, Annual Meeting Program, New York, NY, December 2010.
Gordon JD, Chu AC, Chu MD, Matherly C, Denison MS, Grune G, Clark GC. Estrogenic potency of many popular sunscreen and its non-active components detected using the Lumi-Cell™ ER Bioassay. Society of Toxicology Conference, Annual Meeting Program and Toxicologist 1930, p395, San Diego, CA, March 2006.
Grune GL. LCAPIX: The LCAPIX software module for life cycle assessment and activity based costing. Invited Paper, Proceedings, 1st Annual Life Cycle Assessment Conference, Sponsored by the EPA, Washington, D.C., April 2000.
Oommen TV, Grune GL. Low temperature viscosity behavior of transformer oils. Proceedings, Electrical Electronics Insulation Conference and Electrical Manufacturing & Coil Winding Conference, pp. 107–112, September 18–21, 1995.
Grune GL, and Burke B., Combining mathematical modeling with materials development to predict high speed telecommunications cable properties, The LaPlace Model. Proceedings, 44th International Wire Cable Symposium, pp. 269–277, 1995.
Welker MF, Allcock HR, Grune GL, Chern RT, Stannett VT. Radiation-induced modifications of allylamino-substituted polyphosphazenes. ACS Symposium Series, 537 (Polymers for Microelectronics), pp. 293–303, 1994.
Yakymyshyn CP, Grune G, Boveri AB. Transmission and distribution class voltage sensors using poled polymers. Polymer Preprints (Am. Chem. Soc., Div. Polym. Chem.) 35(2), p. 230, 1994.
Grune Gl, Talarico TL. An initial investigation on the accelerated aging and lifetime predictions of wire and cable insulations used for local network installations. 34th International Wire & Cable Symposium Proceedings, pp.187-212, 1985.
Lenz RW, Grune GL. The synthesis and characterization of thermotropic liquid crystal model compounds. Molecular Crystals and Liquid Crystals 106(3-4), pp.383-99, 1984.
US 6,017,665: Charge Generation Layers and Charge Transport Layers and Organic Photoconductive Imaging Receptors Containing the Same, and Method for Preparing the Same, Named Inventors: Grune, Guerry L.; Harris, Richard R.; US Patent granted 1/25/2000.
US 6,159,345: A Method and Apparatus for Recovering and/or Recycling Solvents, Named Inventors: Donnelly, John C.; Grune, Guerry L.; Frick, Gregory A.; Marsh, Kenneth L., US Patent granted 12/12/2000, International Publications: WIPO-WO2000/27495A1 (date: 05/18/2000), Japan-JP2002529216T2 (date: 09/10/2002).
US 6,208,821: Photosensitive Drum Having Injection Molded Insert and Method of Forming Same, Named Inventors: Grune, Guerry L.; Niederstadt, William; Working, Dennis; US Patent granted: 03/27/2001, International Publications: WIPO-WO2001/75529A1 (date: 10/11/2001), Australia-AU2001/49252A5 (date: 10/15/2001), Europe-EP1277090A1 (date: 01/22/2003), Japan-JP2004500604T2 (dated: 01/08/2004).
US 6,209,995: Ink Reservoir, Ink Reservoir Refill Container, and Ink Refill Process, Named Inventors: Grune, Guerry L.; Stow, II, Richard Irving; Wachter, Heidi; US Patent granted: 04/03/2001, International Publications: WIPO- WO2001/38099A1 (dated: 05/31/2001), Australia- AU2001/24256A5 (dated: 06/04/2001), Europe- EP1232064A1 (dated: 08/21/2002), Japan-JP2003514727T2 (dated: 04/22/2003).
US 6,490,569: System for Combining Life Cycle Assessment with Activity Based Costing Using a Relational Database Software Application, Named Inventors: Grune, Carla Owen; Grune, Guerry Leonard; Sharma, Sanjay; US Patent granted: 12/03/2002.
US 6,866,841: Non-Endocrine Disrupting Cytoprotective UV Radiation Resistant Substance, Named Inventor: Grune, Guerry L.; US Patent granted 03/15/2005, International Publications: WIPO-WO2003/013457A1 (dated: 02/20/2003).
US 7,393,903: Devices and Methods for the Rapid, Reliable Detection and Determination of Acrylamide Concentration in Food Substances and Prevention of Acrylamide Formation in the Same, Named Inventors: Grune, Guerry; Talarico, Todd; US Patent granted 01/07/2008.
US 8,191,162: Anti-Microbial Compounds Used in Garments for Water Based Activities, Named Inventors: Grune, Guerry, L.; Anonsen, James International Publications: WIPO- WO2008/147395A3 (dated: 12/4/2008).
US 8,326,851: Simultaneous Intellectual Property Search and Valuation System and Methodology (SIPS-VSM), Named Inventors: Grune, Guerry L.; Plante, Douglas R.; Tsang, Yuen Sun; US Patent granted 12/04/2012, International Publications: WIPO-WO2003/003254A1 (dated: 01/09/2003), Europe-EP1525540A1 (dated: 04/27/2005).
US 8,557,264: Glycerine Based Jelly Compositions, Inventors: Grune, Guerry; Wingfield, W.; US Patent granted 10/15/2013, International Publications: WIPO-2011072103 (dated 6/16/2011),Europe-EP2509632A3 (dated 10/17/2012), Canada – CA2821513(dated 6/16/2011).
US2005/0214553A1: Metal/Polymer Laminates, a Method for Preparing the Laminates, and Structures Derived Therefrom, Named Inventors: Yannetti, Bill; Rudisi, Joe; Kearney, Dave; Grune, Guerry L.; Publication date: 09/25/2009, International Publications: WIPO-WO2005/100012A1 (dated: 10/27/2005).
US2007/0110909A1: Reduction or Elimination of Microbial Growth and Biofouling of Salted Wet Biomass Byproducts, Named Inventors: Isakoff, Louis A.; Grune, Guerry L.; Publication date: 05/17/2007.
US2009/0013591A1: Alternative Fuel and Fuel Additive Compositions, Named Inventors: Bradin, David; Grune, Guerry, L.; Trivette, Martin; Publication Date: 01/15/2009, International
US2012/0263661: Broad Spectrum UVA Stable, Non-Toxic Zinc Oxide Based Complex, Named Inventor: Grune, Guerry L.; Publication date: 10/18/2012, International Publications: Europe – EP2501777A2 (dated: 9/26/2012).
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- Ph.D., Chemical Engineering, North Carolina State University, 1992
- M.S., Chemical Engineering, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, 1982,
(cum laude)
- B.S., Materials Science and Engineering, Duke University, 1978,
(with distinction)
- A.B., Chemistry, Duke University, 1978
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