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Bahrain straights exposed our weakness - Domenicali
Ferrari struggled throughout today's Bahrain Grand Prix, especially on the straights where the F14T clearly lacks top end power. Fernando Alonso and Kimi Raikkonen finished in 9th and 10th, securing just a few points for the Italian team.
Stefano Domenicali, Team Principal: "This race provided an epilogue to a weekend which turned out to be as difficult as we had thought it would be, even before arriving in Bahrain. This circuit is particularly tough for our car and Sakhir's technical characteristics showed up the gaps in our performance. Now, we must forget this race and look ahead, because I don't like seeing our drivers fighting hard everywhere and then being unable to attack or defend on the straights. We've got an important test ahead of us now, when I expect to see an initial step up in terms of quality. The team must not get downhearted, even if things have not turned out the way they should so far. They must continue to work in order to step up a gear as quickly as possible."
Fernando Alonso, 9th: "Today's race was complicated for us, even if we knew what to expect because, with its long straights, this track shows up our weak points. The team did a super job and sorted the problem I had yesterday in the final part of qualifying and the start and strategy were perfect. The Safety Car helped us make up a bit of ground on the cars ahead of us and also allowed us to save fuel, but it was not enough to change the result, with eight cars ahead of us doing a better job. Although we did all we could, we can't be happy with our level of performance and now our sole focus must be on working day and night. The season is in its early stages and I think we can stage a recovery. We have the resources and the potential to do it and it's all down to us. Next week will be very important as we get back on track on Tuesday and Wednesday to test in preparation for the upcoming races. We have got a very aggressive programme, which we need as our rivals will not just be sitting back and watching."
Kimi Raikkonen, 10th: "I am very disappointed with today's result, because after how qualifying went, I expected to do better. I didn't get a good start and immediately lost some places. On the first lap, I was hit by Magnussen, luckily without it doing any damage, but trying to move up the order at this point was very difficult, because the lack of aero downforce and speed on the straight meant overtaking was complicated. We knew this track was less suited to the characteristics of our car than the first two and that the Mercedes would be very quick. Overall, the handling of our car has generally improved compared to the first races and this makes me confident for the upcoming ones. We can expect a lot of work to do and we will make the most of the test days to try and improve already in time for the next race in China."
Pat Fry, Director of Engineering: "Today, we could not have asked more of our car and drivers, because here, our most limiting factor was a lack of top speed. That meant we had to run a defensive race and even if in the middle sector, the one with the most corners, the F14 T was competitive, it was not enough to allow Fernando and Kimi to attack our rivals. In Maranello, we are working on solutions to ensure better power delivery and better driveability. We are also trying to improve the efficiency of the car on the aerodynamic front. The data we acquired in today's race will provide a baseline for the major checking programme we have planned for the test, right here at Sakhir on Tuesday and Wednesday."


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Ferrofluid Magnetic Display
Utterly addictive
- Desktop display is fun with ferrofluids
- Use the magnet to make the fluid dance!
- Hand-crafted in the USA
Ever find something that is so simple, but so fun that you lose track of time? That's how we feel about the CZ Ferrofluid Magnetic Display. At first, we were like, meh. Magnets in a bottle? Then we got our hands on it and it was already 6 o'clock and we hadn't done any of our work. Oops.
Neato facts about ferrofluid:
- It's a portmanteau (ferromagnetic + fluid). Did you know that even though portmanteau comes from French, the French call a portmanteau a mot-valise? Trufax.
- Ferrofluid is a colloidal liquid made of particles less than 10 nanometers in diameter.
- When subjected to a magnetic field, the nanoparticles form regular patterns of peaks and valleys.
- In electronics, ferrofluids are used to form liquid seals, like to prevent debris from getting into a hard drive.
- Cancer researchers use ferrofluids in an experimental treatment called magnetic hyperthermia.
Inspired by the ferrofluid art project "Protrude, Flow" by Japanese artist Sachiko Kodama, Concept Zero has created ferrofluid art pieces for the general public. Each glass bottle contains 2 ounces of a top secret solution (mostly water, plus some secret ingredients) and a generous glob of ferrofluid. Use the included magnets to move the fluid around. Simple to use, but so much fun!
Product Specifications
- WARNING: Keep away from children. Do not put magnets in mouth or nose. Swallowed magnets can stick to intestines causing serious injury or death. Seek immediate medical attention if magnets are swallowed or inhaled.
- For ages 17+, not a toy
- Desktop boredom buster for science-based amusements
- Use the magnets to move the ferrofluid around and observe its behavior
- Utterly addictive! Will melt your brain with its awesomeness
- Materials: Glass bottle containing 2 oz. suspension liquid & ferrofluid, 1 large magnet
- Includes care & safety instructions
- Dimensions: 4" tall
- Hand-crafted in the USA

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Cloud computing vendors are raising significant amounts of money to develop and build their cloud offerings. From infrastructure and storage to platforms and software, vendors playing in the cloud are receiving funding at a rapid clip, a sign that investors are hot in this growing industry.
The past few months have been particularly active in the cloud computing funding space, with several vendors getting multi-million dollar financial injections. Here, we take a look at some big winners when it comes to cloud computing funding.


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Professor Daniel Lynch was awarded a Senior Faculty Fellowship at Princeton's Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs for the 2007-2008 academic year. Working at the intersection of human rights and natural resources, he will analyze issues surrounding the human right to water and the potential for agricultural conflicts between fuel and food production.
Professor Elsa Garmire has been named a Jefferson Science Fellow for the 2007-2008 academic year. The State Department program engages the academic science, technology, and engineering communities in U.S. foreign policy in Washington, D.C., and abroad.
Lecturer and research scientist David Murr has been awarded an American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Science & Technology Policy Fellowship to work for the State Department in Washington, D.C., during the next academic year. Murr says that "learning about the policy process is something I want to bring back to the classroom."
U.S. News & World Reports rated Thayer School as one of the top 50 engineering schools in its annual list of America's best graduate schools.
Professors Tillman Gerngross and Charles Hutchinson, co-founders of the therapeutic protein-producing company GlycoFi, have been selected to receive the Entrepreneur of the Year Award from the New Hampshire High Technology Council.
Professor Paul Meaney has been appointed associate editor of the IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) Transactions on Biomedical Engineering.
Professor Stephen Taylor has earned a Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Portfolio Award for his work in the agency's Strategic Technology Office. "Dr. Taylor has created a robust portfolio of programs that represent important new capabilities for the Joint Forces," according to the award. "Under his outstanding leadership as program manager, the programs' successes have convinced several operational partners to commit financial resources and to sign memoranda of agreement to accelerate technology transition."
Sound Innovations — a start-up founded by Thayer Professors Robert Collier and Laura Ray and Chris Pearson Tu'03 — recently signed a $1.5 million contract from the Air Force to produce noise-reduction headphones for pilots.
Thayer School hosted the first-ever conference on treatments for polytrauma — multiple injuries such as those sustained by many soldiers wounded in Iraq and Afghanistan. Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center plastic surgeon and Thayer adjunct professor Dr. Joseph Rosen organized the December meeting, which brought together leaders in industry, medicine, government, and academia to discuss short-term clinical efforts and long-term research.
The Gyrobike appeared in USA Weekend magazine's list of The Next Big Things, published in January. Inventors Hannah Murnen '06 Th'07, Augusta Niles '07, Nathan Sigworth '07, and Deborah Sperling '06 Th'07, who created the stable two-wheeler for ENGS 21 in 2004, hope to have the Gyrobike and a Gyro device for existing bikes in stores by Christmas 2007.
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Hannah Fitch Shaw, one of Theta's founders, wrote a college essay titled "On Choosing an Occupation" ca. 1871. In it she states:
When women have the courage to choose congenial occupations in which by proper application they may achieve honor and success, then will they attain their greatest influence and whether in the law office, at the merchants counter, in the school room, with sculptor's chisel or painter's brush, or engaged in the daily routine of home duties we shall everywhere find them cheerful and contented, and accomplishing the great work of life.
Over the years, our members followed the advice given by Hannah Fitch Shaw and have chosen "the great work of life." We take this opportunity to recognize some of our more "notable" members who are recognized for their contributions to their profession or to the larger community.


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Many art quilters find fusible web indispensable for quilt making. Fusible web is basically a sheet of glue that melts when you press fabric onto it with a hot iron, sticking the pieces of fabric together.
|Quilt artist Jamie Fingal uses Mistyfuse
fusible for all her quilt making.
Because art quilts are not meant to be washed, fusible web gives you the freedom to cut and press on small pieces of fabric without the fuss of turning under or satin-stitching the edges. You fuse your fabric, cut it as you wish, and make a quilt with little or no measuring or endless seaming.
Every quilter has his or her favorite fusible, depending on the types of fabrics they use, the kinds of quilts they make, and often personal preference.
On the sturdier end of the spectrum , fusible interfacing lends structure to quilts and 3-D fiber art projects that need more support.
Mid-weight fusibles that often come with a paper backing work well for general art quilting purposes. Fusible fleece provides lightweight loft and can be machine washed and dried.
When fusing sheer fabrics, fabric that you want to drape or shape on a quilt, or quilt art with many layers, many artists choose Mistyfuse®. Mistyfuse is a gossamer fusible that virtually disappears when ironed onto fabric and doesn't change the hand of the cloth.
It comes in white, black (good for dark fabrics) and ultraviolet. It comes in sheets or on a bolt, and there is no paper backing. You just cut the size you need, lay it on your fabric, cover with a silicone sheet (baking parchment or a specially made reusable "Goddess Sheet") and press with a dry iron.
Jamie Fingal always uses Mistyfuse when creating her art quilts, because the product allows her a lot of versatility with her fabric choices, she says.
"It fuses beautifully to wool felt, other felts, silk, sheers, photo transfer fabric, cotton, metallics, and even leather and velvet," she says.
|Mistyfuse fusible web is so sheer you can clearly see the silicone
Goddess Sheet and a cutting mat below.
Jamie offers the following advice for using Mistyfuse to make a quilt:
1. Use the ultraviolet variety on sheers because it disappears when you layer the sheer fabric onto another piece of fabric
2. Save all your leftover snippets for future use. "I store all of my Mistyfuse scraps in a gallon zipper bag that I keep at the outer edge of my table-away from the iron-because you never know when you will need a small piece."
3. Pre-fuse several pieces of fabric at a time and store them for later use so you are ready to go when you want to start creating. "I store all of the fabric that has been Mistyfused in bins by color, for easy retrieval."
To teach you how to make quilts using fusibles–including Mistyfuse–we've put together a Fabric Fusing Fun: Complete MistyFuse Kit. It includes Mistyfuse, a Goddess Sheet, and three Quilting Arts WorkshopTM videos that teach you how to quilt with fusible web, by Jamie, Sue Bleiweiss, and the team of Laura Wasilowski and Frieda Anderson.
There are limited quantities, so be sure to order your Fabric Fusing Fun: Complete Mistyfuse Kit now.
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All week, George Bolton told anyone who would listen that Astrology was better than a 14-1 long shot in the 136th Preakness, even if he had run only two races as a 3-year-old, and even if he smashed his head on the starting gate last time out.
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"We knew one thing the bettors didn't know," the Brooklandville native said. "We knew he had the best work he ever had as a horse 12 days ago. We knew … that he was really coming into this race thriving."
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With the powder-soft sand between your toes, impossibly smooth granite rocks soaring out of a cobalt ocean and the sun a permanent fixture in a cloudless sky, you may be forgiven for associating Seychelles with nothing more than the world's most beautiful beaches. But put aside the idea of a deliciously idle fortnight, for here is the opportunity to explore a wondrous natural paradise, an opportunity to be jealously seized and never forgotten.
Island hopping whether by boat, plane or helicopter promises a true sense of the islands' diversity. Each has its own character: a timeless miniature world, flourishing in splendid isolation far from the hubbub of modern life. Nature trails wind their way through granite peaks and lush mist forests, and hidden coves harbour secrets that few, if any, have discovered. Scuba dive in an ocean of kaleidoscopic colours and swim alongside 40-foot long, plankton-eating whale sharks or skim the surface of the turquoise waters on water-skis, a kayak or a catamaran. Indeed, if the world's best fl y-fi shing can't tempt you why not, from the comfort of the boat, enjoy unrivalled deep-sea fishing instead? Your catch could include marlin, sailfish, green jobfish and skipjack tuna.
Alternatively, avoid the ocean's splendours altogether and indulge in a round of golf. In Seychelles there is no shortage of spectacular distractions. None more so than the vivid sunset that marks the end of every evening - an incredible spectrum of colours that is never duplicated. And a staggeringly beautiful curtain-closer to an unforgettable day, no matter how you choose to spend.
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Seychelles ' enviable climate is always warm and without extremes. In this tropical haven the temperature seldom drops below 24°C or rises above 32°C. All but the remotest southern islands lie comfortably outside the cyclone belt making Seychelles ' a year round destination for sun worshippers and beach lovers.
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Valle De Mai Nature Reserve
Seychelles' second UNESCO World Heritage Site is the legendary Vallee de Mai, administered by the Seychelles Islands Foundation. So remarkable that it was once believed to be the original site of the Garden of Eden, this hauntingly beautiful primeval forest is home to some 6000 Coco-de-mer trees, considered to be among the botanical wonders of the world.
The Vallee boasts six endemic palm species as well as many other indigenous trees and is also the last habitat of the endangered Black Parrot.


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A tantalizing appearance by the Boston Symphony Orchestra�s new music director, and a continuation of the spectacular 75th anniversary season by the Celebrity Series, make up the classical music highlights for winter.
Andris Nelsons won�t officially take over the reins of the�Boston Symphony Orchestra�until next season, but his March 6 program - a one-time only concert presentation of Richard Strauss� lively "Salome" - provides a glimpse of the BSO�s future music-making. Other BSO highlights this spring include a March marathon by Yefim Bronfman, who will play all five Beethoven piano concertos (with conductor Christoph von Dohnanyi), and jump into the triple concerto as well, in series of three concerts. A film presentation, with the BSO supplying accompaniment, of Bernstein�s "West Side Story" offers a different side of the orchestra (Feb. 14-16), and Jonathan Biss plays a world premiere of Bernard Rands� piano concerto April 3-8. For complete listings and ticket information visit www.bso.org or call 800-266-1200.
Celebrity Series outdoes itself this spring. A complete listing would be too lengthy to enumerate; for that, visit www.celebrityseries.org or call 617-482-6661. But savor this: All in one week, March 16-23, the series brings Evgeny Kissin, Yo-Yo Ma, the Takacs Quartet, the Israeli Philharmonic (Zubin Mehta) and the Los Angeles Philharmonic (Gustavo Dudamel) to town. Other artists include two appearances by pianist Marc-Andr� Hamelin (April 13, May 2), and visits by violinists Leonidas Kavakos (Feb. 23) and Christian Tetzlaff (March 30).
Boston Lyric Opera�s spring season includes a new production, staged by Tomer Zvulun with sets by John Conklin, of Verdi�s "Rigoletto" (March 14-23; www.blo.org; 617-542-6772).
Guerilla Opera stages a premiere of Ken Ueno�s "Gallo" in May at Boston Conservatory (www.guerillaopera.com; 866-615-2723). Emmanuel Music presents the Boston premiere of Handel�s oratorio "Susanna" with its usual cast of impeccable singers on Apr. 5 (www.emmanuelmusic.org; 617-536-3356).
On the early music front, Boston Baroque continues its 40th anniversary season with a Valentine�s concert (Feb. 14, 16) of French music, and a semi-staged version of Monteverdi�s "Il ritorno d�Ulisse in patria" (April 25-26) (www.bostonbaroque.org; 617-987-8600). Boston Baroque�s New Directions chamber series resumes March 29, with a continuation of director Martin Pearlman�s settings of "Finnegans Wake."
Handel & Haydn Society offers four separate concerts featuring the music of Beethoven, Vivaldi, Bach and Byrd, and Mendelssohn, and caps off its season with Handel�s "Samson" on May 2 and 4 (www.handelandhaydn.org; 617-266-3605). The highlight of the Boston Early Music Festival�s five-concert spring schedule is a return of Benjamin Bagby�s Sequentia, singing music of Hildegard von Bingen on Feb. 1 (www.bemf.org; 617-661-1812).
The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum reinvigorates its concerts in the new Calderwood Hall, with four Monday afternoon shows (In and Out Concerts, featuring Callithumpian Consort) and new music presentations on Thursday evenings, along with its long-standing Sunday afternoon recitals; visit www.gardnermuseum.org or call 617-278-5156 for complete listings. The Chameleon Arts Ensemble has three concert sets in its spring series, bringing its unique blend of contemporary mixed with rarely heard classics to two Back Bay venues (www.cameleonarts.org; 617-427-8200). The Boston Chamber Music Society stages concerts each month at Sanders Theatre, including a world premiere for quintet by George Tsontakis on April 13 (www.bostonchambermusic.org; 617-349-0086).
Regionally, on Feb. 16 at the Lloyd Hill Performing Arts Center, the Quincy Symphony features the Bruch violin concerto, with soloist Irina Muresanu. Maestro Yoichi Udagawa also leads the orchestra in Haydn�s "London" symphony. An April 13 concert includes Brahms� third symphony. Tickets online at www.quincysymphony.org or 800-579-1618.
Claflin Hill Symphony Orchestra in Milford presents two premieres, both written by musicians affiliated with the orchestra, during its busy spring season. A March 8 concert features "Legends," a work for orchestra and chorus by CHSO violinist Julia Okrushka. Frequent guest conductor and pianist Thomas Hojnacki�s new work for quartet is part of an April 11 chamber concert, which also includes Messiaen�s "Quartet for the End of Time"; visit www.claflinhill.org or call 508-478-5924.
MetroWest Symphony Orchestra welcomes its young artist competition winner on March 10, offering a new work by Panos Liaropoulos. The program also includes Britten�s "Young People�s Guide to the Orchestra," and Prokofiev�s "Peter and the Wolf" in collaboration with the Franklin Performing Arts Ballet; visit www.metrowestsymphony.org or call 508-686-3100.
Newton�s New Philharmonia introduces its own new artist competition this season, for concerto performance, with the winner taking the stage with the New Phil for the May concerts. Before that though, the orchestra performs an all-Tchaikovsky program, with Adrian Anantawan soloing in the violin concerto, Feb. 8 and 9 at First Baptist Church in Newton. Visit www.newphil.org or call 617-527-9717.
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Remote monitoring can maximize uptime and minimize your investment.
With the increased demand for uptime and decreased tolerance for unplanned shutdowns, industrial facilities are under more pressure than ever to keep their electrical systems running properly. And corporate belt-tightening means you must find efficiency gains, which can be a challenge under the best of conditions. One of your chief problems may be figuring out how to integrate data among multiple sites to ensure equipment runs properly without having to travel hundreds of miles per day. And if you're only responsible for one site and have limited resources, it's challenging to keep reliability levels high. Remote monitoring can provide the necessary information you need to stay on top of equipment conditions and power status, regardless of the size of your operation.
An appliances manufacturer recently implemented a power monitoring system connected by a communications network to smart metering devices, protective relays, circuit breaker units, and motor starters. In addition to monitoring two manufacturing plants in Ohio, the company tracks power usage at plants in Texas and Mexico using dial-up telephone modems. Emphasizing the value of access to this type of remote data, the company's senior staff engineer foresees a time when the company will be able to "wheel on-site generated power from one site to another during peak power or load-leveling conditions."
Advances in networking and Internet technologies hold the key, because they enable real-time power system monitoring from a central location. Remote power monitoring systems perform the same functions as conventional systems — only the location is different. They gather real-time statistical and historical data for a central team — which may be outsourced — to analyze and act on. This team can apply customized load reduction strategies, help schedule the idle time of the processes around peak usage, compare utility rate structures, recommend predictive and corrective maintenance based on trends, and troubleshoot problems.
The remote monitoring and control model allows the exchange of information across organizational boundaries, via easily accessible channels like the Web, and consolidates resources across company locations. This eliminates the need to staff multiple sites or pay for travel between them. For single sites, it eliminates the common problem of being "resource-poor" when it comes to electrical engineering expertise.
When developing a remote monitoring and control strategy, don't limit your considerations to the basic functions of monitoring, control, and analysis. Providers of these systems offer features like advanced power quality monitoring, cost allocation and sub-billing, and instantaneous alarm notifications via e-mails. You'll want something you can use easily, so be sure the software has an easy-to-use graphical user interface, pre-configured reporting capabilities, and preventive maintenance functions.
How do you do it?
Imagine this scenario. Your company has decided to distribute resources across multiple locations. It's the middle of summer and you're facing peak load problems and undervoltages at these sites. You can't be everywhere at once, so you'd like to implement a remote monitoring system to monitor the HVAC system, selected lighting loads, and several production processes by monitoring their supply breakers. How do you transform this vision into a reality?
First, assess your existing infrastructure. Decide what you can and can't use. Identify what types of intelligent devices you have — power meters, breakers, local displays, transformer temperature monitors, or generator controls. Determine whether you already have a common communications bus like Modbus, Profibus, INCOM, SEAbus, Ethernet, or RS485 twisted, shielded-pair cable.
Next, take an inventory of what you want to monitor, like mains, breakers, process loads, and selected critical feeders, particularly in data centers where it's wise to keep the servers and air conditioning on, and in manufacturing environments where it pays to monitor for process control.
If you decide it's necessary to invest in new communications devices, you'll need to retrofit existing equipment with smart breakers, power monitors, transformer temperature monitors, and other intelligent devices. For maximum advantage, use the appropriate electrical monitoring devices as data concentrators.
Consider installing an intelligent device that includes digital inputs for breaker status, relay outputs for alarm indication, analog inputs for temperature and pressure, and an Ethernet gateway to place multiple devices on the Ethernet without requiring additional hardware. These devices can include analog inputs to sense generator parameter status like oil pressure, fuel level, and bearing temperature. Whenever possible, install a single device capable of handling multiple tasks so you don't have to invest in several expensive devices.
An advanced power quality meter with Web server technology can monitor transformer temperatures, breakers, and generators, while at the same time provide high levels of power analysis and a sequence of event recording.
Should you DIY?
A fundamental choice you'll need to make is whether to outsource or not. Whether you manage electrical assets internally or externally will depend on several factors, such as cost, how much internal infrastructure is in place, and pressure to downsize in-house resources. Outsourcing power monitoring to an external provider allows you to have trained engineers monitor, diagnose, and manage electrical equipment — with economies of scale that may reduce costs dramatically. This team can log, track, and alert you to problems as needed.
If you opt to offload responsibility for some or all of your remote monitoring functions and infrastructure to an application service provider (ASP), begin by weighing the costs. Do you have the budget to pay the monthly or quarterly maintenance fees? Next, consider the reputation of the provider you're considering as a partner. Ask the prospective provider to demonstrate its technology to make sure it will generate the desirable results. Determine who will run the system and be trained on it.
Even if you offload the majority of responsibility to an ASP, you'll still need a high-speed communications line like a T1 to connect your site to the hosted Web site — a separate connection with a separate firewall and a separate router. In terms of costs, consider and calculate the IT investment required to make the outsourced model work. While outsourcing does transfer the headaches to the outsourcing provider, fees can be high — the cost for a T1 line can be in the vicinity of $1,000 per month.
While remote monitoring may not be for everyone, it makes sense for many. A connected infrastructure that supports remote data acquisition and selective sharing of data among multiple sites enables organizations to leverage real-time energy information in the most efficient and cost-effective manner — at a time when uncertain market and economic conditions place a premium on doing more with less.
Newsome is senior marketing engineer, Siemens Energy and Automation, Atlanta.


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Nominations for awards can be made online: https://goo.gl/forms/LYPv6HE6dkL6Cvv23 or (pdf or doc), accompanied by a supporting statement should be sent via mail to AIPG, 1333 W. 120th Ave., Suite 211, Westminster, Colorado 80234-2710, fax 1-303-253-9220, or e-mail by January 15th to the AIPG National Headquarters. National awards include the Ben H. Parker Memorial Distinguished Service Medal, the Martin Van Couvering Memorial Service to the Institute Award, the John T. Galey, Sr. Memorial Public Service Award, Honorary Membership, Outstanding Achievement Award Major Contribution to the Profession and the Presidential Certificate of Merit.
Established by the Executive Committee in 2013
AIPG Section Leadership Award - Nominations due January 15th
AIPG Student Chapter of the Year Award - Nominations due March 30th
The Ben H. Parker Memorial Medal is the Institute's most distinguished award. It was established by the Executive Committee in 1969 in posthumous honor of a truly great leader, who devoted much of his life to improve the quality of geology and geologists and the services they provide. The medal is awarded to individuals who have long records of distinguished and outstanding service to the profession.
The most important criterion for this medal is a continual record of contribution to the profession of geology. A wide variety of contributions can be considered, such as (a) the education and training of geologists, (b) professional development of geologists, (c) service to the Institute, (d) leadership in the surveillance of laws, rules, and regulations affecting geology, geologists, and the public, and (e) activity in local and regional affairs of geologists.
The Martin Van Couvering Memorial Award was established by the Executive Committee in 1979 in posthumous honor of the first president of the Institute. Martin Van Couvering made the presidency a full-time occupation for the first two years of the Institute's history. His dynamic leadership, diplomacy, and organizational abilities established the solid foundation from which the Institute has grown. Few, if any, have given so much to the Institute.
The most important criterion for the Martin Van Couvering Memorial Award is service to the Institute. As in other awards, a wide variety of contributions to the Institute may be considered. By far the most important contribution a geologist can make to the Institute is that of time. It is the contributions by individuals to the Sections, the committees, and special projects that enable the Institute to enhance the practice of geology.
The American Institute of Professional Geologists' Public Service Award was established by the Executive Committee in 1982 in recognition of one of its primary purposes: service to the public. In 1992, it was renamed the John T. Galey, Sr., Memorial Public Service Award, in posthumous honor of our fourth President, whose long professional career was a continuum of service to both the geological and the general public.
Recognition of public service is important because so many Members have distinguished themselves and the Institute by giving expert testimony to governmental commissions and committees, and by providing geological expertise where it was needed by the public at large.
The application of geology to the needs of the general public may be in many different forms. Recipients of this award have outstanding records of public service on the national, state, or local level well beyond their normal professional responsibilities.
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As Russia Expands Its 'Think Of The Children' Laws To Copyright, Agency In Charge Investigated For Infringement
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Last week we wrote about how the Russian equivalent of SOPA had been amended in order to ban swearing online. Although that was worth noting for its entertainment value, probably more important is the fact that the same law -- originally brought in to take down sites about drugs, suicide and child pornography -- has also been widened to include copyright infringement, as TechWeekEurope reports:
the law has been extended to include intellectual property, such as films or TV shows (but interestingly, not music). Under the new rules, copyright holders can contact the website and demand for illegal content to be removed, or request a court order and complain to Roskomnadzor. The website is then required to block the access to files within 3 days, and keep them inaccessible until the court decides on the case.
This is a textbook example of how to bring in broad censorship in easy stages. First, pass new Web blocking laws "for the children", which no politician would dare object to; then, once the machinery for blocking certain sites is in place, simply broaden it to other, more contentious areas -- such as alleged copyright infringement. As the same story explains, over 1700 Russian Web sites went dark last week in protest at the new law, and 88,000 people signed a petition calling for the law to be repealed (original in Russian), just short of the 100,000 needed for the petition to be considered by the Russian parliament, so nothing much will happen on this front now.
If the website owners refuse to comply with the order, Roskomnadzor will order ISPs to block the whole site.
Meanwhile, a film distribution company lost no time using the law to file against Vkontakte, Russia's equivalent of Facebook. Although the case was thrown out because it lacked certain corroborating documents, it seems likely that it will be submitted again. Others will doubtless follow suit. Amusingly, though, the body responsible for implementing Russia's extended SOPA law, Roscomnadzor, looks like it might have fallen foul of the new rules itself, as TorrentFreak explains:
The problems date back to July 9, 2013 when a technology audit at Roscomnadzor offices led officers from the Economic Crime unit and the Interior Ministry to seize five computers suspected of containing unlicensed software.
This is reminiscent of the French HADOPI body also being found to have infringed copyright multiple times. Both cases emphasize just how widespread such unauthorized use is around the world, and why harsh punishments like Web blocks are completely disproportionate when even copyright enforcement bodies find it hard to comply with the law.
According to preliminary information from local law enforcement agencies, two of the seized computers contained unlicensed copies of Photoshop but apparently the problems don't stop there as unlicensed software from Microsoft, Corel and Autodesk was also found.
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A group of University of Washington (UW) students—led by the College Greens and the Student Association for Green Environments (SAGE)—is calling on the University to divest its endowment from fossil fuels and take concrete action against climate change.
Two students leading the charge of the "Divest UW" campaign are Sarra Tekola from the School of Environmental and Forest Sciences and Robert Marsh from the Program on the Environment. They and other supporters are running a petition and gathering further backing, on top of their endorsement from the ASUW Student Senate, in the run-up to a presentation before the UW Board of Regents on Thursday, June 13, at 12:30 p.m., and a simultaneous rally on the HUB lawn. Regents meetings are open to the public, and organizers are hoping to pack the room to exercise their political voice as students in favor of divestment.
What is divestment? Championed by Bill McKibben and 350.org on the national scale, the divestment movement seeks to effect broad social change by shifting investment away from fossil fuel companies and other direct drivers of climate change. McKibben is widely known for his "Do the Math" tour, during which he traveled the country stressing that if we're going to keep global temperatures rising less than 2°C, then we can only allow about 565 gigatons more CO2 into the atmosphere in the next four decades or so before reaching a tipping point, after which life as we know it will be fundamentally altered. However, says Tekola, the amount of carbon contained in the proven coal, oil and gas reserves of national oil companies and private corporations is about five times higher than that—roughly 2,796 gigatons—and burning all of it would have disastrous results.
The Divest UW campaign, in turn, is focusing on the UW's reputation for environmental sustainability and stewardship—and how taking a stand on divestment would make a huge statement about the importance of investing in a cleaner energy future right now.
It's true, says Tekola, that the UW's direct investment in fossil fuel companies—which is variable, but right now represents about $10 million of a total $2.2 billion endowment—won't make a big individual impact on the profitability of these companies. But hurting stock prices isn't the immediate goal. The deeper aim, she says, is to revoke their social license and to put public pressure on these industries. And the only way to combat the financial and political leverage these companies hold is with a mass movement, and with universities at the forefront of social change. Seven other colleges have already divested, and another 300 other campuses have campaigns going on just like Divest UW, so the momentum is growing. On top of that, Tekola says that Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn has pledged to divest the city's general fund from fossil fuels.
Tekola and Marsh cite multiple studies that divestment won't harm the UW's endowment or endanger its financial viability. To the contrary, they argue that divestment will put UW on safer long-term financial ground. The Divest UW campaign is designed to hedge against increased risk and potential profit losses, and to preserve the health of the endowment for future generations of students.
A similar divestment tactic, says Tekola, was effective with the tobacco industry, which had stymied health science, label laws and taxes through incredible congressional influence until scientists and universities joined forces to sound the alarm of the dangers of cigarettes.
Now, the Divest UW campaign is hoping to overcome the assault against climate change science. Their message is clear: There is no possible way fossil fuel industries can continue business as usual while preserving a stable climate, and investing in a business-as-usual scenario presents incredible financial, social and ethical risks to the UW endowment.
"Climate change isn't something that only affects polar bears," says Tekola. "It will submerge Harbor Island and the shores of West Seattle and South Park, and we are already seeing the impacts. Last year the Atlantic Ocean was in the subways of New York City, on top of it being one of the hottest years on records, there is no denying climate change is here. Continued support for the use and investment in fossil fuels is signing a blank check for the destruction of our home. There are many better alternatives, but first we have to take a stand. Supporting divestment is about protecting our future."
Divest UW is an entirely student-led initiative, and you can find more information, sources for statistics and information, and studies regarding the impact of divestment on an endowment financially on the group's Facebook page or website.


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If you were planning on returning to the dealer, we can look into this further with them. Please email us at [email protected] (include your name and contact information, the last 8 digits of your VIN and mileage, and a brief summary of the situation).
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fleetwood90 Posts: 1I am the proud owner of a 06 Gxp with 103k miles.It looks really good sitting in front of my house.I've had it for less than three months and its been diagnosed with a bad trans. :mad: I usually do research on a car before I buy but this time didn't.Big mistake on my part.I googled trans problems for this model yesterday and boy was I hit with a brick in the head.I'm glad I came across this site because I see that I'm not the only one with a head wound.When I put it in reverse it goes but when I shift to drive it may go until I come to a stop light.I have to turn it off for a few minutes and then It may go a few feet and repeat.I can't afford a transmission seeing that I'm on the third month of my payments.Dealership couldn't help because I didn't purchase warranty,so I will keep checking back here for any ideas.0
drb10 Posts: 5This car not only has transmission problems, I had to put a new one in last year 2005 Grand Prix, the brakes are an arm and leg to replace. But I love the way it runs.0
I feel your pain fleetwood90. I bought my 2007 GXP new...so I didn't have the advantage of websites like this.
The worse part is GM's total disregard for their customers. I've been a GM man for 35 years...owned at least 17 brand new GM products....but thanks to the way they treated me....and all of you....I will never buy another GM product...ever.
These GXP's should have been recalled years ago....and repaired 100% by GM. But those losers refuse to do anything about it.
Here's the website to report GM and their lack of action on this huge problem
My wife today reported to me she had an Automatic Transmission problem shifting into a higher gear than it should have with a lot of noise at low speeds, forcing her to limp home through our subdivision. I immediately took a look, turned it on, popped the hood and checked the trans fluid. Last month I checked the fluid, it looked like the fluid level between the Full and Add holes on the stick. Today it looked over full, and rather bubbly. The Trans operating temp was stable at 201'. Then I took for a test drive. 10 minutes of subdivision driving, then onto the highway and then returned home through the sub again. No problem found.
Next I came to this forum, and I am amazed to find so many folks having this exact issue, so I know my wife experienced something, likely transmission slippage, possibly due to the computer not knowing how to deal with a possible change in transmission performance, and started acting like a beginner learning how to drive a stick.
The GP has only 69K, purchased 2 yrs ago under 50K. I'm a loyal GM buyer, currently there are four other Pontiacs in my driveway:
1999 Grand Am SE/2.4L with 302K. Owned since 2001 at 45K. Best car ever, it has original everything, until 285K, ran like a champ. Then the water pump finally sprang a leak, which my Good Year shop replaced along with the timing chain. Never ran well after that. Good bye Good Year.
2004 Grand Am SE/2.2L with 129K. Owned since 2006 at around 45K. Not a lucky car. That same year, Tropical Storm Erin caused flooding and destroyed the engine. So the engine was replaced, and then died again at 127K when my daughter burned out that engine not changing oil. The engine was rebuilt for 3K, and it remains a decent car, hope to get my moneys worth out of it.
2004 Grand Am GT/V6 with 99K. Owned since new. Running great, not much to say about it except it is sexy.
2008 G6/V6 with 80K. Owned since 71K last year, and is quite sharp.0
ann75 Posts: 4This is how my problem began. I had trans replaced at 75000 miles last year. GM did assist with cost but you have to call their customer service and have it checked out and done at GM dealership. It has been a chronic problem with these cars. Should have been a recall done0
If you would like for us to help get you set up to get this checked into by a dealership, or want for us to follow up on any visits you may have already made, we can be contacted at [email protected] (include your name and contact information, the last 8 digits of your VIN and mileage, and a summary of the situation so far).
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savvyt Posts: 1I am also having he same problem with my 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix. What is GM doing about this problem in so many of its cars?0
Not a thing.
A decent company would have enacted a recall and paid 100% of the repairs.
GM on the other hand refuses to accept responsibility for this overwhelming problem.
Please file a complaint with NHTSA at this address:
The only thing I can tell you is if you have a transmission replaced - better do it through a GM certified shop like the dealer. My wife had a local mechanic replace her tranny with a Jasper tranny. We contacted customer relations for GM and tried to see if we could get some compensation but since a dealer service shop didn't do the work, no luck. The dealer cost to replace the tranny was practically the same as the shop my wife used. So check prices and be smart. The Jasper tranny comes with a 100,000 mile warranty btw. Good luck with it. I just gave you more help than I got from GM. lol pathetic car company.0
Couldn't have said it better myself.
It's pretty sad when a transmission explodes at 47,000 miles with all required services documented (including trans flush and refill) and done by GM dealerships..........and they refuse to completely pay for it.0
cindydunagan Posts: 1When I purchased my 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix GXP it had 81,000 miles on it. This didn't worry me because I had 235,000 miles on my '04 GT and have never had a a bit of trouble with it. Besides it had a 100,000 mile warranty. At 97,000 miles the transmission went out. At the time I thought I was lucky because the warranty covered it. HOWEVER, now less than 10,000 miles later, it is going out again-and no warranty. A new one is $2800 plus labor. Really?! This is my third Grand Prix but now I see why they no longer make Pontiacs. I have always loved GM products but my experience with this car has changed my mind.0
robrulz Posts: 4us too bud.. we will not be buying anymore GM vehicles0
Sorry to hear about the transmission problems you're having. If we can check into this further for you, please contact us via email at [email protected] (please include your name and contact information, the last 8 digits of your VIN and mileage, and a summary of the situation).
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mtdzwill Posts: 6My wife's 2006 GXP just had the tranny replaced by the dealer. They opened it up and found the third gear pack had been burned up. We got 146,000. miles out of the original tranny. I had bought an extended warranty from a company knowing the trans was going. But the Warranty Company said since I did not do the 50,000. miles fluid change they would not cover it. Pontiac Warranty Service book says 100,000. miles for normal driving. I did it at 88,000. So a fight is coming which I hopefully will win. I opted for a new trans not a rebuild. A little more money but it came with a 3 year 100,000. mile warranty. Worth it. The car runs great and is smooth as hell. First long trip got 24.5 mpg. I still wish Pontiac would wake up and start backing the transmission.0
Is your extended warranty one of our GMPP plans?
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als_xo Posts: 1Hey everyone, having an issue with my '03 GP GT 3800, ~280,000k (don't judge). The tranny feels like it's slipping. If I take off too quickly from a stop, of if I punch it on the highway to pass, it just overrevs to the point that if I don't let off the gas and let it calm down, I can't re-engage the gears. This only just started last week. Now, before this, I was having the hard shift issue, which I've just been blaming on my bad O2 sensors sending out a misread. Could this slipping issue be associated with that as well, or am I way off track? I'm looking to get a new car this fall, but I'm worried this car won't hold out that long.. Any suggestions? Thanks!0
2007 GXP that I bought new. I appear to have the same transmission problem that most people are reporting. 109,000 miles, but it's been acting up for a while. No codes when checked in the past. $2800 plus tax to replace the transmission. I've emailed [email protected] to see if there is any assistance they can provide to help to reduce the cost. The car had a 100,000/5 Year warranty and of course this doesn't happen till after the warranty expires. I'll post any updates and response that I receive.0
Sounds like a duplicate of my 2007 GXP that I also bought new....but mine only made it to 47,000 miles before the TCC exploded and destroyed the transmission.
Like you, mine went just after the 5 year/100,000 mile warranty expired...even though I didn't even make it halfway on the 100,000 mile part.
I had the transmission checked and flushed just a few months prior to the destruction and while it was still under warranty. All service including every oil change was done by the GM dealership since I owned the car.
GM still made me pay them $1000 for a replacement transmission even though there are close to 400 "known" instances of GXP trannies exploding like this.
Good luck with GM social media though....they were completely useless in my case. The only reason that I was able to get any help from GM was through the Service Manager at my dealership. (Amusingly the GM social media people were so out of the loop that the guy from their office that kept calling me and getting absolutely nothing accomplished.....didn't even know that the service manager had already made arrangements.)
Good Luck however.....and remember to report GM at
I really hope you had that done at a certified GM service center like a dealership. If you didn't then you can kiss any hope of "assiatance" from GM. We had ours replaced by a local mechanic and contacted them. No luck. GM doesn't stand behind their product. One of the biggest ripoffs out there. Good luck though.0
It's getting done at Chevy Dealership.0
Since I posted about this issue back in January a few months back, the problem hasn't recurred. My wife has only put on an additional 3,000 miles since the first occurrence at 69K, and watch since I'm writing about it, something will go wrong.
She is babying it, spreading the mileage we drive between other cars as much as she can, but still the GP is her DD.
She wants to sell and not take any steps to investigate, fearing the actions would be reported to CARFAX and devalue the car.
Sad to hear as many complaints (which must be very real) about this car. You never know if you buy a :lemon:
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anamarkie Posts: 3Ya know the more I read about the Grand Prix that sadder I am. I did have my transmission repaired by an outside dealer due to I do not trust any of the dealers here. The sad thing is, I was requested to send a copy of the Bill to GM and guess what that is the last time I heard from anyone at GM. SAD SAD SAD........ My daughter would like to buy a GM product and I am nearly in tears for her not to. They do not stand behind their product or their customers!0
kath1402 Posts: 2I have a 2006 pontiac grand prix and it will shift hard or when I sitting on a hill and getting ready to take off it slips. I am getting ready to go on vacation and I think the transmission will probably go out. I think Pontiac needs to be responsible and replace all these bad transmissions... :mad: :sick:0
A week and a day later the transmission was finally replaced and the car was ready to be picked up. The [email protected] person got involved and it looked like we were going to get a small discount. When we picked up the car there was no discount and we were told that the discount was reflected in the original quote. So after spending about $3,500 for the transmission and a wheel hub we have a transmission that still down shifts hard when you "get on it" to pass and we were told that a motor mount needs to be replaced. The dealership did provide a free loaner since it took a day or two longer for them to get the transmission and then when the finally got it the tech was off that day. It least it came with the 3 year/100,000 mile warranty. It's going back soon to have the transmission fixed again.0
So the money pit continues. Another $700+ to have the motor mounts replaced and the car shifts or slips all the time now when accelerating from a dead stop. Paper work says tech drove it and it was fine. What's next? Over $4,000 spent in less than 2 weeks and it's still not fixed. I think I see a new Honda in my future.0
shawniboyy85 Posts: 1I have a 2007 GXP with 64,000 miles. I've already replaced 3 wheel bearings/hubs and now the 4th is bad. my back tires even after an alignment don't seem to be right since the tires wear more on the inside. I never use my tapshift.... not even to slow down. I went with ceramic brakes for less wear on the expensive rotors. As of 2 months ago the transmission has been acting up. sometimes when it downshifts from second to first the whole car vibrates. here and there when im going to take off it will hesitate and slam into to gear and take off (did it for 2-3 days and hasn't since). biggest concern now is when I am not accelerating its starts to make a decent noise level raspy sound. when I hit the gas it stops. from what ive found out doing some research GM used the same transmission for the v8 as the v6. poor idea. the car is basically destroying itself. Bigger wheels with molded spacer is a lot of stress on wheel bearings/hubs (which are also the same as the base grand prix with small wheels. the v8 is abusing the transmission. the gtp offers tapshift because it is the same tranny. sad part is I love the car and it is good looking. but is just a very poor design and not worth anything near what I paid for it. I was looking at a car and the GM dealership offered me $7,000. I wanted to throw up. Guess im keeping it and dumping more money in it. im going with a Bmw next lol0
bbaisden Posts: 14I would like to share a little information with everyone on here that I have discovered through research & having some inside contacts. GM began designing & producing this model during a very unstable economic time for the company (has anyone forgotten the government bailout?). If you will, imagine this scenario; GM is going broke, cars are not selling. There are large inventories of components sitting in warehouses rusting & costing them money. Then a light bulb goes off in some geniuses head, "hey, why don't we take these components we have sitting in warehouses & use them to produce a vehicle that we'll call premium in every way including the sticker price, but use all these components that were made & designed for another vehicle . So Mr.genius proceeds to map out this plan on paper, which lets be honest looks really impressive to the corporate blood suckers sitting at the top of world headquarters drinking their lattes. It is a inexpensive vehicle to produce, we'll throw a V8 in it, make the brakes look really cool & use some other spare parts we have in our inventory for the suspension. Then we'll market this baby to middle class buyers that are bored with the same old family grocery getter sedan. We'll mark the price up because we are going to call it a premium model & our profit margin will be outrageous. Woo hoo, were smarter than we ever knew! This is the sad but true truth of why these cars are nothing more than scrap steel & aluminum. GM obviously suffered from not being able to see possible long term issues with this idea, which is very common within the auto industry. If GM were to admit accountability for this, which beyond a shadow of a doubt they are, how would they ever pay back the money they owe to the government? The bad press coverage alone would potentially cost them 100,000 or more customers, so we GXP owners that might reach 10,000 to 15,000 in the few years they were produced are the unwilling victims. My numbers may be low or high, but you get the basic idea. You will never find one of these vehicles that do not have these problems, but there are a few things you can do to help prolong the life of the transmission. Of course all of them will be at the cost of your pocketbook. Install a quality transmission cooler, these transmissions run extremely hot & the factory coolers are insufficient at best. Remember when it comes to transmissions, heat is the number one killer (in normal conditions). If you are already having shuttering or shifting problems, this will not cure your trans. It is mostly trashed by that point & rebuilding or replacement is the only option unfortunately. Consult a mechanic that is familiar with our specific model, inquire about replacing the motor mounts to something less rigid. This rigidness could be a major contributor to why the torque converter seems to self destruct. I wish everyone the best of luck!0
holli80 Posts: 1On Friday after leaving the Indy 500 Carb Day events I was driving the short distance home and going into third gear I felt a noticeable slip in my transmission. This has never occurred before. It then drove fine. On Saturday I left to go to the grocery store and once again I felt the slip. I immediately parked it at home and took it to Edwards Transmissions today.
The details of my vehicle is it's a 1996 Grand Prix GTP 3.4v DOHC. The previous owner had a few minor performance parts installed.
I have received the details of my transmission issue, which thankfully is not a total failure, but internal components are compromised. I decided to have a total overhaul at the very nice price of $1600. I could have paid the $800 to fix the issues, but while they have it out, I figured lets make sure that it is at peak performance.
I was clocked 0-60 in 4.7 seconds around six months ago, so my hope is that a tranny overhaul will vastly increase the performance of this car that I love so much.
Any ideas on how my cars performance may be enhanced with a complete transmission overhaul?0
rmay0405 Posts: 1Wow I am in the exact same boat as you and your wife. My car was recently making loud sounds as my car shifted from first to second gear, and all of a sudden it went out on me on my way to work. I cant drive my car in the normal drive gear but I can in the lower gears.
Is there anything that your and your wife did to get compansated or any help from GM?0


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Seahawks signed WR Braylon Edwards to a one-year deal.
The deal was first reported by Seattle 950's Dave Mahler. Unable to work out for teams as he rehabbed from the knee injury that limited him to nine games and 15 catches for the 49ers last season, Edwards' market came together fairly quickly after he proved his health. His hands and knee are obvious concerns, but Edwards could be an intriguing deep threat for the Seahawks if his legs are back underneath him. Edwards won't be guaranteed a roster spot until he proves his health in preseason games, but his signing isn't good news for Golden Tate and Ben Obomanu.
Let's put the rumors to rest please.
Any chance we try and trade for him?
I hope everyone is still laughing when reality sets in and Holmes and Hill are the only WR's able to make catches.
Because so far, the WR situation hasn't sounded very promising.
Good for him.
I wish him all the best, he was a key part to our success in 09/10.
Now we do not have to hear about edwards again. or until he gets cut from the seahawks which will probably be pretty soon. Rice, baldwin and tate are all better then him. So if everyone stays healthy, he will be a camp cut.
Sidney Rice is better than a LOT of WR's.
Problem is, he's missed more games due to injury in the last 2 years than has LaRon Landry.
Are you feeling warm and fuzzy about the current Jets WR's?
If I were a betting man, I'd bet Braylon Edwards fails to put up anything more than 38 receptions, 400 yards and 3 TD's.
Good luck to BE. Played his ass off for us.
You'd take that? For a #2 WR? Nice to know.
You do that Kerley was what, a 5th round rookie who was thrown into the fire during I believe week 5? And you would take 38 receptions, 400 yards and 3 TD's from a veteran #2 WR? What a joke.
I'm sorry, but I'm going with Stephen Hill as our #2 wide receiver when compared and/or over (this) Braylon Edwards any day of the week and twice on Sundays. Braylon Edwards still has a long ways to go in regards to just making it out of preseason.
While fans such as yourself, Jordy, continue to drool over a dime a dozen WR in Braylon Edwards (who's coming off an injury plagued season), I'll continue to support a 21 year old rookie in Stephen Hill who's already shown a boat load of ability/talent, a 6'4 athlete who's blessed with blazing fast 4.3 flat type of speed, top of the line jumping/leaping ability, led the Nation in average yards per reception, a true deep threat, ranked as the Countries #2 run blocking wide out coming out of college, our 2nd round draft selection and last but not least; has all the makings of a red-zone monster.
Good luck with your Braylon Edwards love-fest
So, in other words... You'd take Braylon Edwards over Stephen Hill.
Nice to know, I'll be sure to bump this thread (bookmarked now) as Hill becomes a stand-out rookie while Braylon Edwards struggles to compete moving forward.
I don't understand the Braylon Edwards hate on this site AT ALL? Braylon played hard and came up big when we needed him and more importantly when things went bad HE STAYED SHUT. On behalf of logical thinking Jet fans we miss you Braylon good luck in Seattle look forward seeing you november 11.
What world are you living in Jordy? Braylon Edwards agreeing to become the Jets #4 WR behind Holmes, Hill and Kerley? Because lets be honest here... You weren't talking about replacing Hill with Edwards, were you? And lets be honest here... You're not trying to act as if Edwards could replace Kerley as a slot wr? Were you? So, you're saying that Edwards would become a 'good boy' as our 4th WR? That's what you've been saying? Nice to know.


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This is more about a phone call than the subsequent fax.
So please bear with me.
Only the names have been changed to protect the ambushed.
My mother was coming back to California from New York the other day. There were strong winds in the area, so the plane couldn't take off on time and was going to be delayed by three hours. While waiting at her gate, she called to let me know that I shouldn't worry about picking her up. They wouldn't be landing until after midnight. "That's fine", I said. "Thanks for letting me..."
"Hang on a second...", my mother interrupted. "Captain? Captain?...
Adam, listen, the pilot of the plane wants to talk to you for a second. Here. This is my son, Adam."
Captain O'Reilly: Hello?
Adam: Hello?
Captain O'Reilly: Hi, this is Captain O'Reilly. I'm here with your mom. (Pause.)
Adam: Is this really the Captain of the plane?
Captain O'Reilly: Yes. Your mom wanted me to tell you that we're going to be delayed about three hours due to the strong winds we're having here. She just didn't want you to worry.
Adam: I...can't believe she got you on the phone to tell me that.
Captain O'Reilly: No problem. Have a great day.
Adam: Thanks.
Captain O'Reilly: Here's your mom again.
Adam's Mom: Hello?
Adam: (Dialtone.)
Upon her return, she handed me the following note to fax to the airline.
How does a guy like me keep his mojo?
Please send to Human Resource Department
Re: Captain O'Reilly
Dear Sir:
I took a flight from >>>>> to California. We were booked to leave at 6PM Eastern Time. There was a delay and we didn't leave until 9PM. I was so impressed by the Pilot-Captain O'Reilly that I had to write this letter.
I was in a wheelchair and he was so considerate and caring for my welfare that I felt completely safe and secure about the flight (late or not).
He even took the time to call my son in Burbank on my cell phone to let him know of the delay and not to worry.
Because of his concern for all the passengers, he is one of the few pilots I have seen that has the empathy and respect that others do not have.
Therefore, I believe he deserves some kind of recognition.
Thank you. It was my pleasure.
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Game Day
Ben recaps win over the Colts
Ben Roethlisberger talked after the Steelers win over the Colts.
HIGHLIGHTS: Steelers vs. Bengals, Week 17
Highlights from the Steelers 16-13 win over the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 17 of the NFL season.
HIGHLIGHT: Heyward sacks Driskel on third-down
DT Cameron Heyward sacks Bengals QB Jeff Driskel.
HIGHLIGHT: JuJu's 11-yard touchdown
WR JuJu Smith-Schuster catches an 11-yard touchdown pass from QB Ben Roethlisberger.
HIGHLIGHT: Roethlisberger's 47-yard dart to Washington
QB Ben Roethlisberger passes 5,000 passing yards for the season on a 47-yard pass to WR James Washington.
HIGHLIGHT: Watt powers his way for the strip-sack
LB T.J. Watt with the strip-sack on Bengals QB Jeff Driskel.
HIGHLIGHT: Tuitt and Chickillo sack Driskel
DE Stephon Tuitt and LB Anthony Chickillo meet at Bengals QB Jeff Driskel for the sack
Tunch's Keys to Steelers vs Bengals
Tunch gives his three keys to what he is looking for in the upcoming game against the Bengals
HIGHLIGHTS: Brown's 185-yard, 2 TD game
WR Antonio Brown had 14 catches and 2 touchdowns against the Saints in Week 16 of the 2018 NFL season.
HIGHLIGHTS: Roethlisberger's 380-yard, 3 TD game
QB Ben Roethlisberger throws 3 touchdowns and for 380 yards against the Saints in Week 16 of the 2018 NFL season.
All Clear: Heinz Field Bag Policy
Heinz Field's bag policy will be in effect for all Steelers home football games.
Fort, Samuels on loss to the Saints
Missi Matthews caught up with L.J. Fort and Jaylen Samuels after the Steelers' 31-28 loss to the Saints
Around the locker room - at Saints
Go around the Steelers' locker room following their loss to the Saints
Tomlin on turnovers, fake punt, and injuries
Coach Mike Tomlin talks about his team falling short during the Mike Tomlin Postgame Press Conference presented by Iron City Beer
HIGHLIGHTS: Steelers at Saints, Week 16
Highlights from the Steelers 31-28 loss to the New Orleans Saints in Week 16 of the NFL season.
HIGHLIGHT: Fort blocks the Saints field goal
LB L.J. Fort comes up with a critical field goal block to deny the Saints points.
HIGHLIGHT: Samuels stiff arms Bell to the ground
RB Jaylen Samuels uses a stiff arm to gain 9 yards on the run.
WATCH: AB's TDs
Watch all of Antonio Brown's 15 touchdowns from this season - a single-season Steelers record
HIGHLIGHT: Ben's TD strike to AB
QB Ben Roethlisberger throws a pinpoint pass to WR Antonio Brown for a 20-yard touchdown.
HIGHLIGHT: Ben slings it to AB for 26 yards
QB Ben Roethlisberger slings a pass to WR Antonio Brown for 26 yards.
HIGHLIGHT: Brown's TD grab in the corner
QB Ben Roethlisberger finds WR Antonio Brown in the corner for a 3-yard touchdown.
HIGHLIGHT: Ben to JuJu for 23 yards
QB Ben Roethlisberger connects with WR JuJu Smith-Schuster for 23 yards.
HIGHLIGHT: Brown's 17-yard screen pass
WR Antonio Brown breaks free on a screen pass for a 17-yard gain.
HIGHLIGHT: The Steelers drive before halftime
The Steelers put together a 15 play 97-yard drive that ended with a 3-yard touchdown pass to Jaylen Samuels
HIGHLIGHT: Samuels scores out in the flat
QB Ben Roethlisberger finds RB Jaylen Samuels in the flat for a 3-yard touchdown.
HIGHLIGHT: Brown beats Lattimore for 28 yards
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I keep hearing about TRAM flap breast reconstruction. What is this all about?
Dear OncoLink "Ask The Experts,"
I keep hearing about TRAM flap breast reconstruction. What is this all about?
Rachel McKenna, MSN, CRNP, Nurse Practitioner in the Division of Plastic Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital, responds:
The TRAM flap stands for transverse rectus abdominus myocutaneous flap. This type of reconstruction is when the skin, fat, and blood vessels are taken from your abdomen and transferred to the chest and made into a breast mound. There are two very different types of TRAM flap reconstruction and it is important to understand the difference.
One type of TRAM flap is a pedicled TRAM, this means that the flap is left attached to its original blood supply and is tunneled under the skin to the breast area. This type of surgery can significantly decrease the strength that you have in your abdomen. This type of surgery is usually not performed at HUP.
The other type of TRAM flap is a free TRAM, In this type of flap, the surgeon cuts the flap of skin, fat, blood vessels, and only a portion of the muscle from its original location, and sutures the blood vessels to donor blood vessels in the chest. Although this type of flap requires more skill, it preserves the strength and function of your abdominal wall.
There are 2 other special flaps that can be taken from the abdomen called the DIEP or SIEA flap, that also require suturing the blood vessels together. These flaps take NO muscle from your abdomen.
At HUP, the most common flaps performed are the free TRAM, DIEP, and SIEA flaps. The remainder of the questions here will only address this type of surgery.


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NEWS- Gunning it: 'Carmen's law' gets public hearing
Eight months after Carmen the cat's shocking shooting, the fallout from her death continues, now in the form of potentially stricter gun laws in Albemarle County. On Wednesday, December 13, for the third time in three months, the Albemarle Board of Supervisors talked about toughening the county's gun ordinance.
The law currently permits shooting in areas zoned rural, but prohibits discharge of weapons in residential areas. Though supes agreed that the law should change to ban shooting near schools and in dense "neighborhood model" developments, they failed to reach consensus on much else and agreed to send the issue to a public hearing in March.
"Most localities have more stringent restrictions than we do," said County Attorney Larry Davis, who presented the supes with six alternatives to the status quo.
Among the alternatives: expanding the restricted area to create a "countywide safety zone," where the discharge of firearms would be verboten within 200 yards of any dwelling; allowing subdivisions to petition for restrictions; and adding a 100-yard safety zone around schools and parks. Numerous exemptions would allow guns to be used in circumstances such as shooting a vicious animal or in self-defense.
In what may foreshadow the public debate to come, the supervisors vehemently disagreed about what type of change– if any– is called for.
"We're setting up a solution in search of a problem," said supe Lindsay Dorrier, a former prosecutor who believes that existing state law prohibiting reckless handling of a firearm is sufficient.
Sally Thomas voiced her concern that a 200-yard safety zone around dwellings could give people a false sense of security during hunting season.
Chair Dennis Rooker cited several county situations he believes may warrant a need for tougher laws, including a Ruckersville family frightened by a neighbor's firing range near their children's play area; and a boy who was shot in his county home by a stray bullet. Supervisor Ken Boyd mentioned the discharge of a gun at a Waffle House several years ago, an incident for which no one was charged.
And then, of course, there's Carmen.
As detailed in the Hook's May 18, 2006 cover story, "Claws & Effect: Bentivar shooting sparks outrage," Import Car Store owner George Seymour admitted to shooting Carmen because he believed she was one of several stray cats who'd allegedly scratched the valuable cars he stored on his driveway.
Carmen's owners, Vanessa and Klaus Wintersteiger, were angry that discharging a gun in a subdivision did not violate any law.
Seymour was convicted of misdemeanor animal cruelty and sentenced to 10 days in jail (with 50 suspended.) His attorney, Benjamin Dick, says Seymour has served his time. (Dick also volunteered, lest anyone suggest that citizens might avoid his auto dealership, that 2006 was "a banner year.")
The incident not only prompted animal rights activists to petition for tougher animal cruelty legislation, it also put Albemarle's gun laws under the microscope, and both Commonwealth's Attorney Jim Camblos and Albemarle Police Chief John Miller asked the Supervisors to consider amending the law.
In a July 2006 letter to Rooker, Camblos focused on subdivisions. "From the standpoint of safety in heavily populated areas," he wrote, "the discharge of firearms should be restricted to the more rural areas of the county."
But defining rural areas in Albemarle County can be tricky. While subdivisions and other developments have sprung up throughout the county, the zoning hasn't changed– and that, says one gun afficionado, is the real problem.
"I don't think the answer is changing what people can do in agricultural areas," says Jackson Landers, an avid hunter and gun hobbyist who has posted his opinions about the issue on his rule-303.blogspot.com. "If we have agricultural areas built up to the point that they essentially become suburbs, let's change the zoning on those areas."
Other gun lovers fear that what starts as small legislation could turn into an outright ban on guns, as it has in New York City and Washington, D.C. "It's a slippery slope," says Bob Bossi, vice president of the Rivanna Rifle Club, who attended the supes' work session.
The shooting of Carmen could lead to tougher gun laws in the county.
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Come on folks - shooting the cat was already a "reckless" act & unlawful under Virginia state law. Increasing local restrictions on legitimate target shooting on PRIVATE land is not needed, and would not have helped the cat.
For those who are a little slow, know that this is written with more than a touch of sarcasm.-- Yes! Yes! Yes! By all means, we need more gun laws. Just because it is already illegal is no reason to not adopt another ordnance and make it 'illegaler.' I mean maybe, by the time there are 100 laws or so regarding different twists to the same thing, people will stop breaking the existing law. Look at all the places this has worked already. It has worked in, um, er, ahh. Anyway, if I knew of one I would certainly list it here. Please people, there is already a law that covers reckless, why do you want to limit people from safely using firearms on their own property? What about self defense? What about someone's small range in their own basement? What about. Do you see the madness? What happened was already illegal and has been dealt with. Why do you want to add nothing to it after the fact?
Mote unnecessary gun laws! Can you say "overkill"? We continue to punish the innocent with this knee jerk reaction.
Not to downplay what the perpetrator did, he was tried, sentenced and paid his debt...but what of the cat owners?
Do they not have any responsibility for letting their cat wander the neighborhood to damage other people's personal property?
Perhaps the car dealer over-reacted by shooting it rather than setting traps or calling animal control, but do pet owners have no responsibility for allwing their pets to roam and damage other people's property?
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Starvest Followup Revew
Fund: StarVest Partners
Posted by will on 2010-11-24
Follow up to the 10/23 post - we closed with Starvest. The due diligence was intense. Each partner was involved in speaking to the market, speaking to customers and speaking to previous investors. Our round was 7 mill and the terms were excellent for a B -- matching what was in place for the A with only minor adjustments.
Jeanne Sullivan is a very interesting and smart person. She comes across as not having a deep knowledge in what we were doing, however AFTER the close, i spoke to her and she knew exactly what we were doing (which is somewhat complicated and not very easy to understand). Larry was the exact same way.
Here is the reality of my experience with them: they ask questions and conduct DD so they can understand how the team (mainly the leadership) responds and reacts. If you focus on how they are asking what they are asking instead of the actual questions you will see they want to understand how the ceo/leadership thinks. How they process information, etc. This is, after all, a protracted interview on the ability to lead.
In spite of the info here on the funded about them, we had great success. From initial pitch to close was less than 90 days.
To be clear, their attorneys asked for EVERYTHING. SV asked for EVERYTHING. They did background checks and looked for anything in someone's past that may show up as being an issue. Our team was very upfront about any issues they may find and it went very smoothly. I found this to be over the top and not necessary, until i spoke to a friend who sold his company years ago and told me the horror story about his valuation being impacted by the lack of dd material being in order. While painful, we now have every single document on the company in one place and in perfect order.
So - my experience was not the same as the previous posters. Laura, Deborah, Sylvia, Larry and Jeanne are not the easiest people to work with through this process unless you are very transparant and lose the ego answering questions and working through issues. They are very bright and drill into what makes the leadership tick and how they make decisions. This sounds general, but they focus intently on the team.
All in all, we are quite pleased that we are closed and have them involved. They are already trying to help grow the business.
I will leave my contact info in the private if you want an intro to them. They are not early stage, however are excellent B and beyond players. We could not be more pleased.
p.s. = SV did NOT ask for this post. They are aware of this site and think it is unfortunate how they are portrayed, however they pointed out to me == what was on here prior to me finding it. They acted with a lot of integrity on the issues posted here. Again -- one man's experience. Good luck all.PRIVATE: Members Only (213 Characters)


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So says Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), who authored statutes explicitly to stop federal funds from being used to pay for abortion coverage. The recent extra-constitutional step from the Obama administration to keep Congress from experiencing the same consequences of ObamaCare that other employers face — despite another statute included in the ACA that explicitly requires Congress to do so — has vague enough language that the federal government might be picking up the tab for abortion coverage for Capitol Hill employees:
Last week, the White House Office of Personnel Management said the government would keep paying its share of premiums for lawmakers and affected staffers who must leave the federal employee health care system by Jan. 1. That eased a major anxiety for several thousand staffers accustomed to getting the same benefits as other federal employees.
But the proposed regulation did not explicitly address abortion coverage. Under the health care law, insurance plans in the new markets may cover abortion unless a state passes a law prohibiting them from doing so. Plans offering coverage for abortion, however, may not use federal funds to pay for it and must collect a separate premium from enrollees. Federal tax credits to help the uninsured afford coverage must also be kept apart.
Abortion opponents say the proposal from the personnel office would circumvent a longstanding law that bars the use of taxpayer funds for "administrative expenses in connection with any health plan under the federal employees health benefits program which provides any benefits or coverage for abortions." Unlike many private corporate plans, federal employee plans only cover abortions in cases of rape, incest or to save the life of the mother.
"Under this scheme (the government) will be paying the administrative costs," said Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., author of abortion funding ban for federal employee plans. "It's a radical deviation and departure from current federal law, and it's not for all federal employees, but for a subset: Congress. Us."
That's really the most objectionable part of this attempt to get around the clear meaning of the statute. The ACA screws up plenty of benefit plans and compensation strategies for employers in the private sector. Why should Congress exempt itself from those consequences? Senator Chuck Grassley added those statutes explicitly to force Congress to suffer from the same issues it created for everyone else, but the White House doesn't want any momentum to build in Congress for delaying or significantly altering the ObamaCare scheme. Instead of going to Congress to change this part of the ACA — which would have been a humiliating exercise in sheer hypocrisy, and likely wouldn't have gone far because of it — Obama simply decreed that Congress didn't have to comply with the law at all.
But will this lead to taxpayer funding of abortions for the governing class? That would be bitterly ironic, since federal funds can't go to abortions for anyone else (and for damned good reasons, too). Unfortunately, as the AP's Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar notes, ObamaCare and other federal statutes are so arcane that it is almost impossible to tell:
"This goes into a legal thicket the complexity of which I can't begin to fathom," said Walton Francis, lead author of an annual guide to federal health benefits. "It would take lawyers hours to decipher the interrelationship between these statutes, and they would probably come to different conclusions."
It's even legally murky whether the government can continue to pay its regular share of the premiums for lawmakers and staffers, he added.
It's only murky if one believes that the President and Congress can ignore statutory law that they find inconvenient, even when it's the law they pushed themselves. The rational action at this point would be to bring the whole mess to a halt, but thanks to the removal of the disincentive that Grassley explicitly included, don't expect Democrats in the Senate to allow that.


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Recently, a giant Pacific leatherback turtle (Dermochelys coriacea) washed up dead off the central Visayas island of Leyte, in the Philippines.
The endangered leatherback sea turtle is one of earth's oldest species, and the largest reptile living on our planet.
It is sad to see, especially as leatherback turtle populations — along with many other types of sea turtles — have dramatically declined over the last 2 decades. These turtles play an important role in thinning out jellyfish populations, and balancing our ocean's ecosystem.
Hopefully, it died of old age or natural causes, and not because of accidentally ingesting plastic items and bags floating in our oceans — which it mistakes for jellyfish.
This turtle was estimated to weigh 600 kilos (1,323 lbs).
For more on these amazing creatures, please view my post: Monterey Bay and our connection to endangered leatherback sea turtles.
Last Friday, a 700 lb, leatherback turtle was also found near Monterey, California. Link to photo of the turtle (and video footage) from local news provider, KTVU.com here. Excerpt:
Officials with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration found at 3 p.m. that the turtle likely died from natural causes. Officials transported the heavy sea animal to a marine research facility in Santa Cruz.
These turtles nests in Indonesia, then migrate all the way to Monterey Bay and other parts of the U.S. West Coast. They take this 6,000 mile journey to feed on abundant jellyfish in our waters.
An article on the website BayNature.org indicated that Pacific leatherback turtles have been spotted in the coastal waters off central California — first in Monterey Bay, then by Santa Cruz, and then in Half Moon Bay. The leatherbacks arrived earlier this year (compared to previous years), and so far, there have been 17 sightings, compared to a total of 23 sightings for all last year. The article states that there is a lot of food for them here, and that in July, marine biologists reported the most abundant and dense jellyfish bloom seen in years.
If you reading this from the Philippines and have more information on the leatherback turtle that washed up off the Leyte coast, please comment. Thank you. – Lola Jane
For related pollution and conservation topics, please visit Lolako posts: 10 ways to rise above plastics, Trash vortex now the size of Texas, and 12 minutes, on plastic bag bans.


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Peter Tosh...The Toughest - Heartbeat CD HB 150
Great to see this thread - just a few hours ago I was debating posting this link. It's to a fantastic documentary I just stumbled on, so now I will post it since Ska/reggae is in the air - great bit of footage of a very young Peter Tosh and a clean-cut-looking Bob Marley (apologies if this has been posted before)!
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France's social media superstars
Nanjing, China, August 22, 2014 - Few teams are having more fun in Nanjing than the French.
Take a selfie with Youth Olympic Games volunteers? Been there.
Pose and make funny faces with the official Nanjing 2014 mascot? Done that.
"We want to take as many photos as possible so we remember these memories," said France's Arnaud Loiseau.
But the most fun picture? An image that shows them marching in step with Chinese soldiers.
According to the players, they arrived to the Nanjing YOG Sports Park and asked for directions to the beach volleyball venue. A volunteer told them to follow a group of marching soldiers who were going in the same direction.
The French players took the instruction quite literally. The players marched right behind the soldiers at the exact same pace. They were told to stop, but not before a delegate, Karim Levy, snapped a quick photo.
"It is a really amazing photo," admitted France's Alexia Richard.
All of the pictures are posted a Facebook page dedicated to France's experiences at the Youth Olympic Games. In just a couple of weeks, it already has more than 1,000 page likes.
"It is touching how many people back home are following our journey," Richard said. "It gives us strength."
The French do more than just take photos. They have also been asked to pose for numerous photos with fans and volunteers.
"The Chinese are always so happy to see us," Loiseau said.
At the beach volleyball venue, France's men's and women's teams have developed a reputation loudly supporting their teammates.
"Our schedules are different, so we don't see each other a lot off the court," Loiseau said. "But we always support each other on the court."
When the do spend time together off the court, the French enjoy exploring Nanjing.
"I like everything about China," Loiseau said with a big smile on his face. "It is hard to pick my favorite thing."