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I am working on texas instrument's bq76pl536 evaluation board for battery management system. I received a code from texas i.e. slaa478 sample code, which i am using for my application to monitor batteries. I can get individual cell voltages of each battery connected. But i have following difficulties:
1. How can i get temperature values of each battery connected.
2. How can i get the information from board about how many devices/batteries attached to it.(without using predefined macros e.g. # Define).
3. How can i attach batteries with different cells to a single board. (e.g. if i can connect 3 batteries at a time. 1 with 3cells,2nd with 4 cells and 3rd with 5 cells).
Thank you,
1. PL536 EVM has two temp sensor.
2. Board doesn't give you how many device/cells attached. It has to be done by SW.
3. See figure 4 in the bq76pl536A datasheet. It had details how to connect 3 to 6 cells.
1. PL536 EVM has two temp sensor.-> The 3 ICS on the BQ76pl536 EVM have 6 temp sensors in total. I can see correct readings of the temp of IC on the Texas BQ76pl536 Evaluation software(BQ Wizard). but while using MSP430 as Host the 2nd IC shows 0 Temp where as the other two IC's shows proper values.3. See figure 4 in the bq76pl536A datasheet. It had details how to connect 3 to 6 cells.-> The current Sample code specifies same number of cells for all the BQ IC's attached. I want to have different no of cells for each IC ranging from 3-6 cells. Is it possible to attach similar configuration.
If you go to datasheet, you will see detail of how to sets number of cells. Yes, you can see your config to anyway you want.
Are you referring to middle IC?
Read the registers 0x0f to 0x12 of 2nd IC.
Does it have right value in the registers?
registers 0x0f to 0x12 shows 0xff value............
I am using slaa478 code from texas for battery monitoring using msp430F5529 ....
I want to change over voltage and under voltage setting value in run time that are already defined in program as a macro ........
is it possible???
I think you have to change the Macro.
but It again a fixed value........at a run time how it is possible?
you can't do that on RUN time. You need to program into the PL536.
There is setting for COV in the code. YOu need to change it. It will then program to PL536.
I am also using bq76pl536 evaluation GUI from texas with AARDVARK (I2C/SPI TOTAL PHASE).....in that we can change over voltage and under voltage on run time..............
Same thing i am trying with msp430F5529..........but it shows error...
I am searching for solution.........
Let me ask you one basic question. What do you mean by run time change?
What are you trying to do?
Hello Roger,
The Evolution module when used with the AAdravark to test the evolution board works properly with the OV and OV values specified on the GUI. Where as when the sample code is use the changes in the OV and UV values work properly with balancing procedure where as the ALERT and FA ULT registers still depend on the Macro values( values of UV and OV recovery and threshold ). We want a simple working of the BMS IC where we could change the OV and UV values without re programming IC similar to the EVM GUI .
Is there a way with which we change the threshold and recovery values of UV and OV when the program is already burned on to the IC. In this case we dont have to re program to just change the values.
Texas Instruments - bq76pl536 evaluation GUI with AARDVARK :
CFG_COV for over voltage and CFG_COV for under voltage settings.......
We can change these values and according to these settings it shows COV_FAULT ,CUV_FAULT , ALERT , FAULT register values....
MSP430F5529 (SLAA478 code) :
dCOV_THRESHOLD for over voltage and dCUV_THRESHOLD for under voltage settings,.......
#define dCOV_THRESHOLD 3700
#define dCUV_THRESHOLD 2000
is there any way to change these macro values(settings ) without re-programming IC?
YOu can do whatever you want.
1. You can disable OV and UV from PL536.
2. You can monitor the voltage and compare to your OV and UV.
That is only way. Basically, you are trying disable PL536 2nd level protection.
This is one way to do it.
I sent you my phone number. Call that number. let's talk.
I am using bq76pl536 EVM with AARDVARK I2C/SPI interface. It is working properly for 3 batteries.
Now I want to attached 6 batteries with 2 EVMs..for that i did registers settings which converts one EVM as a Host and other is Slave. But AARDVARK gives Communication error.
Thank you..


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Dec. 7, 2012 Gene therapy involving modified stem cells obtained from fatty tissue and bone marrow could represent a new option for the treatment of severe orthopaedic injuries to the extremities. This treatment has been developed by Martina Hauser-Schinhan from the University Department of Orthopaedics at the MedUni Vienna during a research fellowship at the Center for Advanced Orthopedic Studies at the Harvard Medical School. The treatment could in future prevent threatened amputations or massive shortenings of bones.
The new method involves altering the body's own stem cells, obtained from fat or bone marrow, with BMP-2 genes which are known to promote bone healing. The autologous stem cells that are genetically modified with ad.BMP-2 are embedded in a fibrin gel which is applied between the two broken parts of the bone. The stem cells continuously produce BMP-2, like a power plant. The stem cells and the BMP-2 cause the bones to heal. "Until now, in cases of severe injury that we would be able to treat with this method, amputations or bone shortening surgery were often necessary," says Hauser-Schinhan.
The new treatment option has been used in in vivo trials and clinical studies are set to follow. The results so far invite the conclusion that healing occurs within a few weeks. Says Hauser-Schinhan: "Even with normal bone fractures, it takes six weeks." Its use even after the removal of bony tumours, which involves taking away large portions of bone, appears to be possible according to the MedUni researcher.
Hauser-Schinhan carried out research at Harvard between April 2011 and April 2012. The local Center for Orthopedics, led by Christopher Evans, who has collaborated closely for many years with the Head of Department in Vienna Reinhard Windhager, is renowned for its work on gene therapy and its use in the healing of bone defects.
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Installing the Cell SDK on YDL
The run time environment of the open portion of the IBM Cell SDK is with Yellow Dog Enterprise Linux installed by default. The open Cell SDK developer tools may be found in the RPMs directory of the Install DVD.
These tools can be installed by selecting "Software Development" packages during installation or, after installation, via yum using the following command:
yum groupinstall "Development Tools"Where to Get Additional Libraries
To acquire additional libraries:
- Register to acquire a username and passsword for the DeveloperWorks website. This is required before you can download any SDK resources.
- You can acquire the SDK ISO from the following page of the IBM DeveloperWorks website:
- Download the SDK ISO and save the ISO to a convenient location. For example, save the ISO to the /tmp directory on the system.
To install additional libraries:
- Open a terminal window and change to user root:
su -
- Make a temporary directory:
mkdir /tmp/sdk
- Change to the directory in which the ISO is located. For example, if the ISO was downloaded to /tmp, type:
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- Mount the ISO. For example, replacing iso_name.iso with the name of the ISO, type:
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- Change to the ISO directory by typing:
cd /tmp/sdk/rpms
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Want to take a peek inside the airBaltic Training Centre, where the airline's team of pilots and cabin attendants are trained for duty? Here's your chance! We are proud to present a brand new virtual tour of the airBaltic Training Centre. Visitors can virtually enter the glass-encased building and have a look around, zooming in and out of various rooms and facilities, including the Boeing 737 flight simulator.
But pay close attention to what you see, because today, from 12 noon to 5 p.m., Wingtips is featuring a competition! Every hour on the hour (12 noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m., etc.) , we will post one question about the Training Centre; you will have 15 minutes to answer. The first person to answer correctly or most precisely within the given 15 minutes will get one point. At 5 p.m., the participant with the most points will win a special prize: a real pilot experience in airBaltic's very own Boeing 737 flight simulator!
To view the tour, click on the image above. Visit the airBaltic Training Centre website here.
Post your answer in comments. Each participant is limited to one answer; only the first one counts and the rest will be removed. Commenting is closed between sessions.
12 noon. Question 1
How many instructors work at the airBaltic Training Centre?
Answer: 45
Correct answer provided by Armands Bikovs.
1 p.m. Question 2
What languages do airBaltic Training Centre instructors speak?
Answer: Latvian, Swedish, Danish, Estonian, Russian, Lithuanian, English, Germany, Italian, Norwegian, Polish, French (a total of twelve languages).
Most precise first answer posted by Aleksandr Chehrov.
2 p.m. Question 3
What is the average duration of one session in the flight simulator?
Answer: 4 hours
First orrect answer posted by Valters Boze.
3 p.m. Question 4
How many malfunctions can be simulated in our Boeing 737 flight simulator?
Answer: 413
First correct answer posted by Armands Bikovs.
4 p.m. Question 5
In a single year, what percentage of pilots successfully complete training and all the necessary line-checks?
Answer: 99%
Correct answer posted by Aivis
5 p.m. Question 6
Which scene in the virtual tour features a stand with the words "Survival equipment"?
Answer: Cabin Crew area
First correct answer posted by Aleksandr Chehrov
And… congratulations to Aleksandr Chehrov and Armands Bikovs! You both win a trip in flight simulator :) Please contact us via firstname.lastname@example.com to receive the prize.
Thank you everyone for participation. More competitions are coming soon, so stay tuned!
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Come on down for all day dining to Sweet Mother's Kitchen at 5 Courtenay Place, Wellington.
With home-style cookin', Sweet Mother's Kitchen draws on influences from New Orleans with Cajun and Creole dishes plus Mexican snack food. All day breakfast (till 5pm) on Saturday and Sunday. We serve Supreme coffee, use organic milk, free range eggs, corn-fed chicken and free-range pork. Sweet Mother's Kitchen is fully licensed - with a selection of wines and a variety of Mexican and a growing selection of New Zealand craft beers. Our cocktail list is inspired by drinks of New Orleans and there is a selection of juices, soft drinks and milkshakes for all.
Located at 5 Courtenay Place, Wellington, New Zealand- Embassy end of Courtenay Place
Visit Sweet Mothers Kitchen: The kitchen is open -Sun- Thur 8am-10.30-ish pm, Fri-Sat 8am-late.
No Bookings for evenings or week-ends and only groups of 8 or more on week days
We do not take any bookings or food orders on line
We run a 'first come first served' waiting list for walk ins on busy nights, whereby we can take a mobile number and give you a call when your table becomes available, if there is no room in the restaurant
We accept Mastercard and Visa credit cards
Sweet Mother's Kitchen will close 4pm on Christmas Eve, then closed for Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Then open again on the 27th December (doing all day breakfasts) until 31 December (doing all day breakfasts)- closing at 4pm on New Years Eve.
Also closed the 1st and 2nd of January, then open again business as usual.
Takeaways available
Phone (04) 385 4444, Email firstname.lastname@example.com
Sweet Mother's Kitchen now has a 'brother' restaurant Thunderbird Cafe at 154 Featherston St. Ph (04) 499 1966. Open 6.30 am till 5 Monday & Sunday. 6.30 till 7 pm Wednesday and 6.30 till 9 pm Thursday to Saturday.
Thunderbird Cafe has a great breakfast menu and uses Allpress coffee. Serving food with influences from Southwest USA, with a range of meals to suit all appetites, plus lots of counter food, cakes, slices and pie.
This is also a great space for a party or function. We will also be doing out-catering to businesses in the area.
Served 8.00 am-11.30 week days. All day on weekends
Toast & Spreads | Baguette | $4 |
5 Grain or Gluten free | $5 | |
Beignets | (Ben- YAY) Delicious, New Orleans donut dusted in icing sugar. Best eaten with a coffee to dunk in! Served all day. | $5 |
Muesli | Homemade muesli with berry compote and yogurt | $9.5 |
Waffles | Berry compote, ricotta & maple syrup | $14.5 |
Fried chicken & maple syrup | $15.5 | |
Eggs | Two free-range eggs (fried, poached or scrambled) with toasted baguette | $8.5 |
With 5 grain or gluten free toast | $9.5 | |
Bacon and eggs | Two free-range eggs (fried, poached or scrambled) & bacon. With toasted baguette | $14 |
With 5 grain or gluten free toast | $15 | |
Pain Perdu with Pecan Praline Bacon | New Orleans style french toast | $12.5 |
Eggsadu | GF Delicious scramble with mild green chillis, sheese, enchilada sauce and tortilla chips. Served with corn tortillas triangles, sour cream and salsa | $14 |
Eggs Bomba | Creamed spinach, artichoke, grilled tomato, poached egg, topped with hollandaise and served with toasted baguette | $15 |
Eggs Herbert | Creamed spinach, artichoke, pan fried fish, poached egg, topped with hollandaise, with toasted baguette | $17 |
Flossy's Favourite | Potato hash, black beans, mushrooms, eggs (fried, poached or scarmbled), topped with hollandaise, With toasted baguette | $17 |
With 5 grain or gluten free toast | $18 | |
Big J's Breakfast | Potato hash, red beans (cooked traditional style with a ham hock), Andouille sausage, bacon, eggs (fried, poached or scrambled), hollandaise. On toasted baguette | $19.5 |
With 5 grain or gluten free toast | $20.5 | |
Mushrooms on toast | Creamy mushroom caps on baguette toast | $13 |
On 5 grain or gluten free toast | $14 | |
Huevos Rancheros | Corn tortillas covered in black beans, melted cheese, fried eggs topped with guacamole and salsa | $14.5 |
Eggsadilla | Large flour tortilla filled with scrambled eggs, cheese and mushroom, served with guacamole, salsa and black beans | $17.5 |
Breakfast Burrito | Basic: Large tortilla wrapped up and filled with scrambled eggs, black beans and melted cheese. Served with salsa and guacamole | $12 |
Add extras inside: potato hash, Andouille sausage, bacon | $2.5 each | |
Breakfast Po Boy sandwiches | Bacon and fried egg | $7 |
Egg, cheese and tomato | $6 | |
The 'all in one' | Andouille sausage, bacon, egg, tomato and hollandaise | $13 |
SIDES: | $5 Andouille sausage. Bacon. Mushrooms, chilli beef beans | |
$4 Potato hash. Red beans. Black beans, Creamed spinach | ||
$9 2 Waffles | ||
Extras - $1 | Guacamole, Hollandaise, Salsa, Sour Cream | |
*Sausage is made by Eastbourne Village Meats
Served 11.30am till late
Po Boys
A New Orleans style sandwich built with our specially made baguette, toasted and dressed with lettuce, tomato and Creole mayonnaise.
Fish | Fresh fish fillets coated in a cornmeal and Creole spice blend (G's all time favourite) | $10 |
Prawn | Fried prawns coated in a cornmeal and Creole spice blend | $9.5 |
BBQ Chicken | Grilled chicken breast cooked in Sweet Mother's home made BBQ sauce | $10 |
Dan Boy | Fried seasoned tempeh (fermented soy bean cake)with beetroot, lettuce, tomato & chipotle mayo | $9 |
Pulled Pork | Slow cooked pulled pork roast with coleslaw | $10 |
Tuna Melt
Tuna Melt |
Toasted 5 grain, with our tuna salad of olives, capers & red onion topped with grilled swiss cheese & pickle | $10.5 |
Tacos GF
Two soft corn tortillas filled with lettuce, SMK salsa and guacamole.
Beef | Cumin coriander and paprika marinated grilled beef | $10.5 |
Chicken | Chicken breast pieces seasoned in Sweet Mother's Mexican spice blend | $11.5 |
Vegetarian | Lightly spiced black beans and feta | $10 |
Fish | Market fish seasoned with Sweet Mother's Mexican spice blend | $13 |
Fish Baja style | Grilled fish pieces with shredded cabbage, chipotle mayo, coriander & lime | $13 |
A Mexican style toasted sandwich made with flour tortillas served with SMK's salsa and guacamole.
Black Bean Boogie | Lightly spiced black beans and cheese | One time deal $10 | Double deal $16.5 |
Chipotle Chicken | Shredded chicken in a chipotle tomato sauce and cheese | One time $13 | Double deal $18.5 |
Spinach and Feta | Here by popular demand | One time deal $10 | Double deal $16.5 |
Nachos GF
Spicy Chilli Bean Beef | Topped with sour cream and SMK's salsa | $13.5 |
Black Beans | Topped with sour cream and SMK's salsa | $12.5 |
Chuckles Curly Fries |
Seasoned curly fries served with Creole mayo served in a basket | $6.5 |
Flour tortillas filled with grilled onion and capsicum fajita mix, lettuce, sour cream, cheese and our Mexican style brown rice.
Beef | Seared strips of marinated beef | $14.5 |
Chicken | Seared strips of Achiote spiced chicken breast strips | $15 |
Pork | Slow cooked pork in spicy juices | $15 |
Prawn | Spicy chipotle prawns with shredded cabbage, sour cream and Mexican brown rich | $15 |
Triple H | Fried chicken with coleslaw, sour cream, cheese & Louisiana cocktail sauce | $16 |
Vegetarian | SMK's spiced black beans & jalopenos | $13 |
Takeaways available
Small Beginnings || The Real Deal
Small Beginnings
Served 11 am till late, week days
Swamp Dip |
Sweet Mother's spinach and artichoke cheesy dip, heated and served with toasted baguette |
$10.50 |
SMK Cornbread GF | Southern soul food smothered in melting butter… | $4 |
Hush Puppies GF | Cornmeal nuggets with corn kernels, onion, and jalapenos Served with Louisiana cocktail sauce | $10 |
Hastie's Hot Wings | Spicy chicken wings woth blue cheese sauce and celery sticks | $13.80 |
Corn Chips | With salsa and Guacamole | $7.50 |
Served with your choice of dressing: Honey mustard, chipotle mayo or green goddess
Blossom's Grilled Chicken GF | Mesclun salad greens, red onion, tomato, spicy pumpkin seeds and crispy tortilla strips with lightly spiced grilled strips of chicken breast |
14.50 |
Mother Knows Best (Vegetarian) GF | Mesclun salad greens, red onion, tomato, spicy pumpkin seeds and crispy tortilla strips, with grilled tempeh, beetroot and feta cheese | $13.50 |
Straight to the Source
Seafood Chowder | callops, mussels, shrimp & fish in a smooth, creamy soup | $14.50 |
Gumbo | traditional South Louisiana, brown roux soup made with chicken and Cajun smoked sausage, served with rice | $14 |
Prawn Monica | Based on a favourite dish from the N' awlins Jazz Festival. Spiral pasta and prawns in a smooth, creamy sauce made with the 'Trinity" (green capsicum, onion and celery)-the base of many a New Orleans dish- garlic, and a hint of Creole spic | $23 |
Jambalaya | Chicken, prawn and Cajun smoked sausage combined with a Creole tomato sauce to make this famous Louisiana dish | $23 |
Fried Chicken | Buttermilk soaked chicken strips. With curly fries and coleslaw | $15 |
The "Moose" | The ultimate in comfort food made with gruyere cheese and a hint of truffle oil | $13 |
The Real Deal
Served 11 am till late week days. 5 pm to late Sat & Sun
All of the following mains come with a choice of two sides
Steak Jenkins | 250g grilled rib-eye with garlic butter | $26.50 |
One fish | Cajun Blackened Fish Market fish coated in our Cajun seasoning, pan fried and served with a Remoulade sauce | POA |
Two Fish | Chilli Beer Battered with Creole mayonnaise | POA |
Three Fish | Captain Burtle's Pan Fried Fillets Cooked in olive oil and butter | POA |
'Send it' Jerk Chicken | Chicken breast tenderised in Carribbean spiced marinade with a hint of rum, then coated in a house-made jerk rub and grilled | $25 |
'Boom Boom' BBQ Chicken | Grilled chicken breast basted with SMK's homemade BBQ sauce | $25 |
Baby Back Ribs | Tender, hickory smoked, lip smacking ribs, smothered in SMK's BBQ sauce | $26 |
The Sides
Rice and red beans (Traditional style beans, slow cooked with a ham hock)
Rice and black beans (vegetarian) | Creamed spinach
Mushrooms | Potato hash
Curly Fries | Mesclun salad greens
Steamed seasonal vegetables | Coleslaw
Hush puppies | Bourbon mash
Order sides on their own $5 each except curly fries $6.50
Build your own plate made up of sides
Vegetarian Enchiladas | Two corn tortillas filled ith creamy mushrooms, zucchini and green chillies, smothered in a tomato sauce & grilled with cheese. Served with mexican brown rice and mesclun greens | $16 |
Sweet Things
Bananas Foster | A New Orleans favourite. Bananas sautéed in a caramel sauce flambéed in white rum and banana liquor served with vanilla ice cream | $10.25 |
Homemade Pies Check with wait staff on availability! Served with cream or yogurt, Ice cream $2 extra
Apple Pie | Just like your sweet mother used to make. | $8 |
Pecan and Bourbon Pie | Deliciously sticky pie with a hint of Bourbon, laden with pecans | $8 |
Peanut Butter Pie | A chocolate cookie crust with a chilled, whipped peanut butter filling | $8 |
Rhubarb & Strawberry Streusel | Delicious fruit baked in a pie with a crumble like topping | $8 |
Key Lime Pie | Crumb base with sweet, lime mousse-like filling | $8 |
Bannana Cream Pie | A pie crust lined with bananna slices & topped with a delicate homemade custard | $8 |
Check out the counter for more sweet treats!
Katie's Combo | Basket of curly fries with battered chicken or fish bites | $8.5 |
Sarah's Big Hair Nachos | Black bean, cheese & sour cream nachos small-fry size | $9 |
Annie's Chook & Cheese Po Boy | BBQ chicken and cheese in a baguette | $6 |
Oh my Josh Cheese Ke-sah-dee-uh | Plain cheese toasted tortilla sandwich | $5 |


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MCHS Softball Opens District Play |
Written by Mark Darnell |
Tuesday, March 26, 2013 |
The MCHS Tigerettes opened their District 9-AA season this week at home versus the Lady Blue Devils from White House. Macon grabbed a 9-3 win in a game they never trailed. Pitcher Chelsea Carter got the win for the Tigerettes. She pitched a complete game giving up 2 earned runs on 8 hits facing 33 batters. Mary Belton went 2 for 3 with 3 RBIs and a Home Run, while Clara Howser went 2 for 3 with 1 RBI. Kaitlyn Main and Sara Kittrell collected 2 RBIs as well. With the win they run their season record to 4 wins and 1 loss. The Tigerettes next home game will be on March 26th against Sycamore. First pitch is scheduled for 4:30 pm. |
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Jeffrey Herlings Injury Update
Friday, March 1, 2013 | 9:25 AMJeffrey Herlings has limped off the plane and into Doha after requiring a visit to the doctor's for a training crash from his Red Bull KTM midweek. While the teenager claimed on Twitter he'll be happy with a top five and doesn't even know if he will be able to make the gate through pain to his left knee, there could be a degree of playful gamesmanship to his claims on the eve of what many have been claiming will be a 'cake-walk' campaign ahead for the Dutchman. The depth of Herlings' fitness and pain threshold is unknown, but if he rides to anything like the capacity shown in 2012 then he could still easily win this event.
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The Conversation
I cant wait for this kid to get to the U.S., our series needs a personality like his.
Actually, his personality might keep him from coming here in the first place. The kids poor sportsmanship is second only to J-Law's and even Lawrence didn't have a mouth on him like Herlings.
Lol smee113, are you kidding me?! Kid saying the F bomb on live TV is just priceless. I hope he goes to USA soon.
He is sandbagging the MX2 class...
I hope he keeps his smart mouth overseas.Plenty fast kids here that need rides,stay in Europe,Herlings...........
Bam Bam can put him in the weeds...
Rufus Cornpone, not on a sand track. Barcia GOT lapped by Herlings at the MXD last year.
I hope he comes here too but some make it sound like he will stay over there and go for Evert's record. Lot of world champs have come over here and had a hard time so maybe he does not want that.
Herlings is an amazing talent, but don't forget, K-Roc kicked his butt over there. Would still be fun to see him race here, but according to his interviews, he doesn't have much interest. Doesn't seem to like America or Americans. It WOULD be fun to see Barcia Bam-Bam him, though.
Didn't he say he has no interest in coming here? That's all I've heard anyhow...
Cant imagine why he wouldnt like Americans? LOL that was sarcasm in case you missed it. Sometimes I say to myself "who do us Americans think we are?" Everyone gives him crap about dropping an F-Bomb in a frickin twitter comment, WTF!! Our American riders all put up a good front when the time is right but I guarantee the same ones that thank god on the podium talk like trailer trash when off camera.
Bam Bam can put him in the weeds...
bambam Was lucky to even finish on the same lap couple of months ago
Suprised no one said Herlings went to JS7's doctor.
There you yankie doodles go, running off at the mouth as usual, talking smack without knowing anything at all.
Firstly, yes Roczen did beat him in his last year in Europe, but he's a year older than Herlings. It was his rookie season and he still finished 2nd to Kenny. Last year he was simply in a class of his own, whipping the likes of Searle, who did pretty damn good when he was in the states, right?
Secondly, Herlings never had the sort of parent support any of the top guys had. He comes from a poor background and a broken home and was supported as best as possible by his mom, yet he still became world champion at age 17. What other kid could have done that?
Thirdly, yeah, he's not afraid to say what he thinks and maybe he's a bit mouthy, but he's had to fight all his life to live his dream without all the gimme's all the PC kids got.
He'll get to you guys when he's good and ready, don't worry about that, and when he does, all the Chinchawooloos, or whatever his name is, and Bells and all your other wannabe's will wish they'd never heard of him.
This guy is the real deal. He's even better than Kenny, and that, coming from a German, is high praise indeed.
eunuch mike, you said the same things about Kroc, and he is just now, after years of trying, finally being able to work up to the speed needed to be up top. Herlings would be smart to just stay in the GPs and tick off easy titles like Everts did. I will say, he can haul ass in the sand box.
Herlings is good, maybe even great. I just don't think he has the mental strength to come over and get beat for a year and learn. Kenny was humbled last year and had to swallow his pride. Same with Marvin. Now this year Kenny will most likely win the SX title and is my pick for MX as well.
Euromike.. It's funny you say "PC kids" because I think Mitch at PC would be the only one to take him. I say bring him over, it's more compition and entertainmet for the fans. KTM would be the smoothest and easiest way. I just don't see him and Roger working well together.
@mustardonmyhotdog. Roczen was the top rookie in his first MX season. When you consider the tracks and conditions were brand new to him, only a fool like your good self would see that as being a poor start to his MX career in the land of the brainwashed and home of the kenyan president.
This is only his 2nd full season in SX and he's leading the west coast in front of the hottest young guy in the US of A. right now, ET. How is that bad?
Yes, I crowed long and hard about Ken, but you are now seeing how right I was. No, much to your chargin (look up the meaning), Jeffery will come to the US and prove once again that the top boys here are a match for the best in the land of the big whopper, and home of over 20 million illegal immigrants. I would love to write the other thing about your land and home, you know, I think it's sung in your anthem, but I can't quite remember it right now. I have a habit of forgetting inappropriate things. LOL.
@Euromike. There you euros go starting pissn matches agian. Your ignorance makes you look bad. Any chode with internetconnection can talk smack....go drink a spot of tee and stfu.
@Euromike. Why are you talking smack about our country in a post about jeffery....not all americans like the current president or herlings for that matter....he is a good rider. And not all of us share the same opinions thank god. Just like not all euros share the same opinion
As you. Stop making your own kind sound as ignorent as you....give me your address and i will kindly fly to your home and we can settle this like men;)
Euromike you make me EMBARRASSED as a ( sad to say) fellow European.
I have seen people commenting before about your bad attitude, and thought it was just people who could not accept opinions that was not 100% in-line according to themselves.
Whatever origin you and others posting here may have, arrogance and ignorance is just bad taste.
Searle did good in the states?? I must have missed that euromike. Do tell.
This kid is young, talented and hauls ass. Who gives a sh*t where he's from !! Watch him ride and enjoy it !!
@indiandunes98. The voice of reason.
The one I want here is the 222.Herlings would get smoked just like the last three 250 world champs have.
Euromike is up to his old tricks again. Not that there isn't plenty of jingoism and ignorance on this side of the pond, but I think you just come on here looking for trouble from the safety of your computer. You keep calling guys who raced at the GP level for years "rookies," when that label is pure foolishness. Yes, if every race was held in Lommel, Herlings and Cairoli would be the greatest! Last I knew, that's not the case. Searle struggled while here, as did (does) Rattray. Roczen had all three top Americans in the 250s beating him weekly last year (as did Musquin). They'll get better, but they both have years of professional experience by now. I'm all for the top riders around the world racing together, but take off your "Euro-colored" glasses before you watch.
"@mustardonmyhotdog. Roczen was the top rookie in his first MX season. When you consider the tracks and conditions were brand new to him, only a fool like your good self would see that as being a poor start to his MX career in the land of the brainwashed and home of the kenyan president. "
.Ummmm Tool box mike, YOU TOLD US Rozcen WOULD KICK EVERYONES AZZ OVER HERE NOW you are makeing excuses by saying it was his first year, new tracks blaaaa blaaaa blaaa We told you he would not win the first year but you knew better!! So bottom line most on here think you blow smoke out your rear.
Hey EUROMIKE send us Jeff and you can take Rattray back! And when Jeff is all washed up like Rattray you can send WHOEVER you want it dont matter.
The GP rookies are not real rookies,euros call them that as an excuse for not going to the AMA and winning right away.
No @BillC. We think he blows jeffrey and ken condoms out his rear
I hope Herlings comes here to the US with his speed and everything that comes with it: His passion, his silliness and f-bombs too! F@#K yeah!
@trev530. Bwaaaahahahahahahaha. Hey Trev, you little pu$$yhole, how you gonna settle this like a man? Just who did you have in mind to send over to do the job for you? You big brother? LOL.
Come on yanks, lighten up. I know the truth is hard to swallow after being fed so much crap all your lives, but if you try real hard, you'll see I'm right.
GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO GERMANY. Ger - man - y Ger - man - y.
Oh, one last thing. Mr Chickensh1t, STFU will ya.
@Euromike. No it will be me mofo....i call you out and im the pu$$y???? I live in marysville california come see me anytime i will destroy you like rv1does to all the others. Its not my fault you like it en der po. Stop talking sh### on the web and be a man. You disgrace all of the motherland with your ignorent rant s. I was born in Munich.
Still waiting on an address.....you think i wont??????
I do enjoy a good comedy, thanks euromike.!! You can keep herlings attitude and all he encompasses across the pond, broken home, poor, whatever, that kids attitude is horrible, and I don't care if he is the fastest man in his eyes, if your an asshat, I don't care how he rides, still an asshat.
At least Kroc and Musquin are both humble, likeable people first, then riders second.... Herlings and RD relationship would be short lived me thinks, yep, short.
Wow. This kind of acrimony and attacks makes me resort to my RacerX magazine for a reprieve.
trev530 babbled. Still waiting on an address.....you think i wont??????
Know you won't, but hope like fück you do. You loud mouths never back it up.
412 Wendalinus Straße
31180 Giesen
Let me know when you get to Frankfurt airport and I'll come pick you up, you pu$$yhole. LOL
See you soon. Lol your the pu$$y with a big mouth.
One punch in Euromikes dirty, yellow euro mouth and all those dirty yellow teeth will crumble. Its pretty bad that out of the 20 million illegal immigrants we have here in the U.S. 19,999,998 have cleaner and straighter teeth than Euromike.
@Euromike....u live in da capital huh???? Thats in Hesse righth??? Im going to throw you in one of those rivers you live by....ur done.
Blah blah blah, blabber mouth. STFU and lets get it on loser. Don't bother to book a return ticket cause I'll send you back in a box.
Ronniethebasterd. Grow up. How old are you?
Big mouth or not I hope Herlings doesn't pull an Everts/Carioli and grow some balls and comes to the states to race. The kid's fast but unless he wins in the states it means nothing...
@Adam Wheeler; Thanks for the update on Herlings medical status, and his upcoming challenge in Qatar. It does not surprise me, (though I am pleased he is not badly damaged), with his gamesmanship antics. It is not the first time he has played that card to an unsuspecting audience, or worse yet, his other gate-mates.
With Tommy Searle no longer around to keep him in check as he did last year, and he did, I wonder if anyone can, and will step up and make him, "Cry Uncle." Whaaaaa!
We will see who ends up in a box. Have a great day.
PS I think the ones who still doubt Herlings riding skills are those who only (hear) of his GP successes. And/or maybe they think his lapping the field at Lommel late last summer was some kind of a fluke. Maybe if they put up the $4 Euros and watched a GP every now and again they might think otherwise. But... they are Merican's, and this is Merica and a good Euro is a dead'un, in them there eyes. Boy Hawdy!
PSS Oh, and what is even more amusing is, these same Euro-haters were... guess what...Euros (or Great Brit's) themselves, a generation or two ago. Go figure...
trev530 be sure to take a pic of EuroMike standing in a puddle of his own pee!! LOL
Thnaks for the laughs guys!!
This has to have been one of the funniest threads in a long time
Guess Herlings is still keeping up the gamesmanship in qualifying. Hope he does come over and find his spot back in 3rd and 4th. He wasn't even a speed bump for roczen and now it's like he is a shoe-in for domination. Roczen will continue to have his way with him, while others run in front of them.
No one ever considers the heat and humidity the euros have to learn to deal with over here.
@casey, where in the Americas do people talk like that? I will wager this, a friendly bet, say $100.00 U.S. that can be resolved through a paypal transaction. If hero Herlings finds himself over here, which I doubt, why would he want to come over and be battling for a top five, when he can be a Hero in Europe. Nobody mentions his lap times at any other facility, we all know he hauls ass in the sand, so what, one surface specialist sounds like to me.
With the attitude that kid shows, I'm surprised so many people are speaking highly of him.
Children Children .... behave. Just line your hero's up and drop the gate .... and wait for the results. No need for all the drama, no need for all the speculation, no need for all the trash talking. Racing is easy .... just drop the gate. I think Herlings has beat the Americans a few times ... and the Yanks have beat him a few times. Not many guys beating everyone all the time these days.
Can't believe sharples actually gave his address? Wonder how many things he'll
be receiving in the mail. Maybee teeth whitener?
@mx14bk: Right off the bat you sound like you discount there are Euro-haters all over this website. Did I say I wanted to bet money on the guy. Those are your words, not mine. And, my friend you never stated what you were betting on...
I am just stating that if (those people) think lapping the field at Lommel was a fluke, maybe those doubters (if you are one) maybe they should educate themselves before they doubt just because they have no facts to back up their doubt and/or hate based acquisitions.
I kindly, await your reply.
@mx14bk PS Herlings has numerous times (because you obviously haven't heard) has high hopes of coming to the states to prove his worth here. Because he has proven his worth in the FIM World MXGP rankings by his 2nd and now Ist place positioning's in the championship. Or do you not include the Motocross de Nations as a World Caliber event. What would you call that competition, if not World Caliber.
@mx14bk: So, as I read between your lines, you are willing to base a bet on (sheer speculation) that a young (17) Dutch World MXGP Champion will not come over to the states period. You my friend have obviously money to burn with NO odds to base your wager, or any fact based logic period. I would never take that bet, in a million years.You haven't heard, read or otherwise understood he has admitted he wants to come here. Just because he has stated repeatedly he would like to come over here and race Americas finest, and they are fine, don't get me wrong, as I have my American favorites, I (think) he may not financially be able to finance the entire years to make the commitment. As stated here, he is a lad of humble means financially. Red Bull/KTM can commit to some support, but it may not be enough to get him here. We'll see, but keep you money for a safer bet, would be my recommendation.
I just have a problem with haters period. Especially when their hate is based on no merit, other than just to hate. I hope you are not one of them. All due respect, Man.
@mx14bk: So, as I read between your lines, you are willing to base a bet on (sheer speculation) that a young (17) Dutch World MXGP Champion will not come over to the states period. You my friend have obviously money to burn with NO odds to base your wager, or any fact based logic period. I would never take that bet, in a million years.You haven't heard, read or otherwise understood he has admitted he wants to come here. Just because he has stated repeatedly he would like to come over here and race Americas finest, and they are fine, don't get me wrong, as I have my American favorites, I (think) he may not financially be able to finance the entire years to make the commitment. As stated here, he is a lad of humble means financially. Red Bull/KTM can commit to some support, but it may not be enough to get him here. We'll see, but keep you money for a safer bet, would be my recommendation.
I just have a problem with haters period. Especially when their hate is based on no merit, other than just to hate. I hope you are not one of them. All due respect, Man.
My apologies for double posting, it must be, a "Deer in the Works." I hate that happenage...
Long live Kurt Vonnegut...
Who cares, it's all about the bike, I prefer Red.
Everts is the best Europe has ever had to offer and he was RCs whipping boy.
Barcia will put Herlings in the weeds? NOT EVEN!!!
Barcia is a little boy whose mommy tells him when to go to bed at night ....
Caseypons: What's up. You have to understand that we are taught from a very early age that we are the best in the world at everything. I can't tell you how many delusional people I know who back their children in baseball until their last game in high school only to discover that their son never had a future in the sport. My american brothers cannot accept that anyone who is not of their race or religion is not as good as they are. I love it when people point out that everyone is an immigrant over here. Still, we are a land of free and brave people and I am proud that my Irish ancestors braved the odds.
What was the original article about anyway?
You guys are hilarious!!
I would love to see the youngster come to the states and race. Will he win races right out of the gate? The odds are against that, but stranger things have happened.
I love the posters who hate America, then point a finger at us and call us Euro-haters.
Lets just line em up on the gate and let the checkered flag tell the story.
What was the original article about anyway?
You guys are hilarious!!
I would love to see the youngster come to the states and race. Will he win races right out of the gate? The odds are against that, but stranger things have happened.
I love the posters who hate America, then point a finger at us and call us Euro-haters.
Lets just line em up on the gate and let the checkered flag tell the story.
@FoundWood: As I am that my French/Italian/Spanish/Irish/Swedish Great Grandparents did as well.
@Claxton; So what part of Europe are you from, that makes you hate your on kind???
Always has his Claxton blinders on. At least you're consistent. Ha!
@CrossRut; The PR was about a 17 year old Dutch 2012-2013 FIM MXGP World Champion addressing the fact that his medical condition after a mid-week crash was not going to keep him from entering the inaugural Qatar 2013 GP.
And after reading a half dozen or so basically hate-mail, anti-Euro comments about how Herlings was no match for the US Nationals. I decided I would politely refresh (those) individuals who's memory had conveniently been misplaced, that the same 17 year old kid, who is obviously not worthy of coming to America (in their eyes), had most recently just lapped the field at the 2012 MXdN (twice) and that it just might (not) have been a fluke.
And that just maybe, the kid has something to offer those doubters (again) as their short sided memories and blinders get in the way of reality, sometimes.
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The appearance of an improving global economy, expectation that Europe has reached tentative agreement for dealing with its debt crisis, and a positive fourth quarter GDP report from China provided the impetus for improved commodity activity. Trading late in the week was dominated by expectations that the weekend talks between Greece and the IMF would prove beneficial and OPEC's increase of its 2012 forecast for global growth and oil demand also provided fodder for constructive market action.
Unfortunately, as in the case of Greece and other countries experiencing a severe debt crisis, we do not subscribe to the proposition that the global picture is brightening. As we have stated in numerous commentaries the original concept of a common currency for 17 countries each with its own economic composition made no sense in the beginning, and we fully expect the Euro to unravel in the future by either one or more countries being expelled.
On Friday U.S. regulators closed banks in Florida and Georgia, the first such closures in the near year. Ninety-two banks collapsed in 2011 but less than the comparable period in 2010 when 157 banks were closed. We remain concerned that the high U.S. unemployment figure will continue to be a drain on Federal government income and reserves through lower collected taxes. Any decline in the first time unemployment figures such as on Thursday only reflect the inability for companies to lay off workers without shutting their doors. A condition I have been commenting on for some time. The lower number therefore is not a sign of a recovery in the labor situation. Now for some actual information that might assist my readers in making the right choices...
Interest Rates: March U.S. Treasury bonds closed at $141 28/32nds down 30/32nds tied to various reports of economic gains in the U.S. and expectations of a Greek announcement of an agreement with its creditors on acceptance of losses. The U.S. data included sales of existing home sales rose 5% in December. However, there was no mention of price declines and we view the sales as 'bargain hunting" for foreclosed homes, not a positive in our opinion. The gains in equity prices also a negative for bonds as money once gain "travelled" from the relative safety of treasury instruments to the more risky equity markets. "Money" has been making that trip back and forth now for some time and we could see, based on any failure to resolve the European debt crisis, another "trip" in the near future. We continue to view treasury markets as in a trading pattern and would not assume any new positions although we had suggested recently the purchase of put options on bonds. For now we are offering option spread trading suggestions to our clients.
Stock Indices: The Dow Jones industrials closed at 12,720.48, up 96.50 on positive earnings results from such major companies as Microsoft Corp. and IBM. For the week the Dow managed a gain of 2.4%. Disappointment over Google results were a drag on the Nasdaq Friday which closed at 2786.70, down 1.63 points. For the week however, it gained 2.8%. The S&P 500 closed at 1315.38, up only 0.88 points but for the week gained 2%. A positive start to earnings season, the expectation of a resolution to the Greek and others debt crisis, GDP news from China, and generally "good news" provided the backdrop for expectation of a global economic expansion and resulted in positive market action. However, the overall volume, which I regard as an indication that not all market "participants" are ready to "jump in" has to improve before I will concede "defeat" in my assumption of a continued global recession. My warnings that the equity markets are on the precipice of a "black hole" remains in effect and holders of large equity portfolios should seriously consider implementing hedging strategies either through the use of futures contracts or options to afford a level of protection against another financial meltdown. We can provide the necessary "formulae" to effect that result.
Currencies: The March U.S. dollar index closed at 8035.5, down 5 points on Friday after losing against the Euro during the week. The Euro, after rallying nearly 300 points during the week tied to ongoing discussions with the IMF and others to resolve the Greek debt crisis, gave back 12 ticks on Friday to close at $1.2925. Profittaking also saw the Swiss Franc loss 16 points to 10699, the March Canadian dollar 21 points to 9850 but gains were achieved in the Japanese yen of 31 oints to 12998, the British pound 72 points to 15532, and the Australian dollar 76 points to 10409. As we have indicated in prior commentaries we view the currency markets as susceptible to sporadic reports and not conducive to position taking although we still suggest holding put positions in the Euro and at current levels near $1.30 suggest adding to positions. The ongoing concern that Greece will not be able to manage its proposed austerity programs in order to comply with the bailout provision lends credibility to our negative opinion for the Euro.
Energies: February crude oil closed at $98.46 per barrel, down $1.93 on reports of slower Chinese manufacturing could extend to Europe resulting in a decline in demand for energy products. We continue to favor the purchase of put options for a potential price decline to the $75 per barrel level.
Copper: March copper closed at $3.7450 per pound, down 5.55c on Friday on profittaking after three days of higher prices. The weakening dollar and a resurgence of positive economic data from China. China is the world's largest consumer of copper and when business reportedly slowed copper prices declined. China has all but frozen business activity on inflation concerns and that spectre could once again raise negativity towards copper. The better than expect U.S. data this week prompted the buying but our expectation of an ongoing recessionary trend remains in effect. Buy put options on any further price gains. Option purchases limit the risk of loss to the amount paid for premium. Outright short positions are not recommended at this time.
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Precious Metals: February gold closed at $1,664 per ounce, up $9.50 on Friday on the weak dollar in which it is denominated and technicals where gold was considered oversold. The "positive" news on European debt and reports that a solution of sorts may be in the works also relieved the previous selling pressure on precious metals. The expectation of a resolution for the debt crisis of Greece and others in the Eurozone is premature in my opinion. The requirements for bailout such as austerity programs cannot, in my opinion, be enough to convince the IMF, Germany, France, and even the U.S. to accept losses on their bond holdings to the extent, during some talks, of an over 50% "haircut". A simple explanation is that if Greece and others cannot service their current debt and their debt is in excess of their GDP, what expectation could their be for the ability to service the "revised" debt and the addition of still new debt? March silver closed at $31.675 per ounce, up $1.17 and for the week gained 7.3%. Silver remains our only choice for those anxious to buy precious metals. I personally would limit purchases to small amounts or through the use of call options. However, we could still see reluctance to add to existing precious metals positions. The bottom line is simply, if the "salvation" of the Euro fails, the dollar will rally and all dollar denominated commodities, especially precious metals and foreign currencies, will decline precipitously. April platinum gained $14.30 per ounce to close at $1,532.30 while March palladium lost $2.70 per ounce to close at $675.70 per ounce. Our preference here is the purchase of palladium against the sale of platinum as a spread.
Grains and Oilseeds: March corn closed at $6.11 ½, per bushel, up 5 1/2c on shortcovering after recent decline. The International Grains Council said global productions would increase to a record. We prefer the sidelines in corn for now. March wheat managed a gain of 4 3/4c to close at $6.10 ½. I don't ever recall wheat trading at the same price of corn in my over 45 years experience. My preference here, in order to "recapture" the traditional spread between wheat and corn would be the long wheat, short corn spread. Wheat lost 7.1% for the year and I like that spread suggestion. However, that would apply only to well capitalized accounts. March Soybeans closed at $11.87 per bushel, down 10c and has fallen below our expected support level. Stay out for now but hold any call positions.
Meats: February cattle closed at $1.2455 per pound, up 3.5c on improved U.S. and global economic news and to the highest level since early December. We continue to favor the long side of cattle as feedlot placements were reportedly down 6% in December from the prior year. The possibility of supply shortages going forward could continue to support prices. February hogs closed at 85.32.5c per pound, down 75 points tied to short term cash market fundamentals. We prefer the sidelines in hogs.
Coffee, Sugar and Cocoa: March coffee closed at $2.25 per pound, down 1.65c on profittaking after recent strength was tied to lower coffee inventories in Brazil, the world's largest coffee producer. Expectations that coffee stocks at various Brazilian cooperatives could drop by at least 26 %, the lowest level since 2002, according to the President of the CNC. However, production is expected to be between 49 and 52 million bags this year, up from last years 43.5 million bags. We could expect wide price swings as additional supply/demand fundamentals emerge. Treat coffee as a trading affair with any new positions accompanied by stop protection. March cocoa closed at $2,278 per tonne, down $42 tied to lower North American grindings, an indication of reduced demand. We could see another attempt at the $24-2,500 resistance level but stops should accompany any new purchases. The use of options is recommended rather than outright futures. March sugar closed at 24.84c per pound, up 23 points and closer to our 25c per pound intermediate goal. We prefer taking some profits "off the table" here but any decline in price could bring in new buying. Sugar lost 27% in 2011 but recent expectations for production declines in Brazil and India could prompt higher prices. We would hold long call positions but hold off on any new purchases for now.
OJ: March Orange juice closed at $2.1065 per pound of frozen concentrate, up another 10c after recent disclosures that some Brazilian oranges included in the orange juice from Florida contained a fungicide and some producers have now precluded the Brazilian oranges creating somewhat of shortage. As recent as 2009 federally approved oranges containing the fungicide had been approved by the federal government as "safe" for consumption. Ships carrying the orange juice imports are being held up at U.S. ports while FDA officials test for traces of that fungicide. OJ prices have "skyrocketed" and the public is avoiding juice that is not limited to Florida oranges. We could see further price increases but at this point we could also see demand for juice at the retail level decline so we would purchase put options. Markets tend to be overdone in one direction or another after reports emerge affecting fundamentals.
Cotton: March cotton closed at 98.6c per pound, on Friday up 43 points on pre-weekend shortcovering after recent declines. China remains a major factor in the price direction for cotton and concern that the "slowdown" in economic growth could impact their buying of cotton has weighed heavily on prices. We like cotton at below $1.00 per pound for an eventual move, based on our expectation for improved demand to the $1.20-$1.25 level. However we would only participate in this market through the use of call options.
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True measure not found in wealth alone, Congressman Victor Fazio tells grads at Union College Commencement Schenectady, N.Y. (June 14, 1998) U.S. Congressman Victor H. Fazio told the Union College graduates today that "the true measure of a person, and of a nation, is found in something more profound than economic well-being." More... |
Union awards bachelor's degrees to alumni whose college careers were cut short Schenectady, N.Y. (June 14, 1998) If some of Union College's graduates look older and wiser than their classmates, perhaps it's because they are. More... |
Valedictorian, salutatorian named for Class of 1998 Schenectady, N.Y. (June 14, 1998) Anguel Zapryanov, an economics major at Union College who came to the U.S. in 1993 from Harmanli, Bulgaria, is valedictorian of Union's Class of 1998. More... |
West Hartford native Naomi Harel is student speaker at Union College Commencement ceremony Schenectady, N.Y. (June 14, 1998) Naomi Harel of West Hartford, who graduated from Union College with a combined degree in sociology and political science, delivered the student address at the Union College Commencement. More... |
A sampling of interesting people in Commencement 1998 'Pop' and Circumstance is a family affair for Union grad and granddad. More... |
Mascot is senior's gift to Union College Schenectady, N.Y. (June 14, 1998) The senior class gift a mascot in the form of a "Dutchperson" made its debut on campus last week. More... |
Congressman Victor Fazio to speak at Union College Commencement Schenectady, N.Y. (June 5, 1998) Congressman Victor H. Fazio is to be honorary chancellor and deliver the main address at the Union College commencement on Sunday, June 14, at 10 a.m. in Library Plaza. More... |
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South Pole engineering specialist to talk at Union May 18 John Rand, a polar engineer with the U.S. Army Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory (CRREL) in Hanover, N.H., will give a talk titled "The Spirit of Inquiry: Engineering at the South Pole" on Monday, May 18, at 7:30 p.m. in Union College's Nott Memorial. More... |
Pianist Grigory Sokolov to perform at Union College on Saturday, May 16 Renowned pianist Grigory Sokolov will present the final concert of this year's Schenectady Museum-Union College Concert Series on Saturday, May 16, at 8:00 p.m. in the College's Memorial Chapel. More... |


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On March 23, Lombard's Lilac Court was chosen. Even though the weather has yet to truly feel like spring, this timeless tradition reminds Lombard that Lilac Time is just around the corner.
That morning, 22 well-qualified young women each participated in five-minute interviews in which they were to discuss their community and school involvement, as well as display their potential to represent Lombard as a positive role model. Of these 22 young women, five were chosen to sit on the 2013 Lilac Court as princesses.
As a high school student, it's always fun to learn which of our classmates, teammates, and friends are chosen to be princesses. This tradition is one that is looked forward to each year, as it is a great way for young adults to participate in Lombard's rich history, while being commended for their positive contributions to our community.
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Hicksville, NY – Alex Robinson was a well-known pitcher around the CHSAA, but after the kind of performance he had on a beautiful, near summer-like day, everyone around Long Island should take notice.
The Holy Trinity lefty who will be headed to the University of Maryland, hurled five scoreless innings giving up a paltry three hits while striking out 11 batters en route to his second win of the season in a 9-1 victory over St. John the Baptist.
"I felt really good coming into the game," Robinson said. "My running exercises got me feeling good and I just went out there and tried to help my team win."
Robinson was dominant throughout his five innings, in which he amassed multiple strikeouts in four of them, including striking out the side in the first and third.
"Well the biggest thing is in the first inning to get warmed up," Robinson continues. "Get fully out there, get a feel for the mound, get a feel for the umpire, and just go out there and throw strikes."
Throwing strikes is what he did consistently.
After striking out the side in the first, the Titans (7-3) were able to back their pitcher up with some offense. Back-to-back singles by Jack Parenty and Tyler Kapela set the table for Patrick Madigan's infield RBI single deep in the whole to the shortstop, scoring the aforementioned Parenty. Following Madigan was one of the top catchers in the entire Island in Chris Hardardt, he was able to sky a deep fly ball to rightfield for the sacrifice fly to score Kapela, and give his ball club a 2-0 lead.
Kapela found a knack for getting on base early in the game.
"I like batting in the two hole because all I have to do is get on base a few times, and we always have good hitters behind us to get us in," says the senior Kapela. "Jack (Parenty) and I just have got to get on base and they will bring us in every time."
In the home half of the second inning, the Titans rallied seven hits in a row that plated six runs, essentially breaking the game wide-open in the early stages of the game. The big blow of the inning went to Kapela who ripped a two-run double to right centerfield gap.
The DH went 2-for-3 with two RBIs, Parenty was 2-for-3 with two runs and a stolen base, Hardardt was 1-for-2 with two RBIs on the day, and Tim Rice went 2-for-3 with a run and an RBI to lead Holy Trinity offensively.
Keith Brodesser went 2-for-3 on the afternoon for SJB (4-1), while Chris Lemorocco drove in the lone run for the Cougars with his seventh inning RBI single to bring in Brodesser.
However, the main story was the outstanding pitching of the Titans.
"It's amazing. It really is," says Kapela about watching Robinson's pitching performance. "I really enjoy watching him pitch. It's something special, and I wish him luck in college."
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Tags: Business Models, News of Note, Gaming, Fanfiction , YouTube, Public and Private Identities, TechnologyAttack of the Fanboy wrote about various troubling issues affecting gaming fandom. One of the most recent involves the data Sony is gathering from users. "Sony's updated Terms of Service reserved their right to prohibit the sale of used software, but tucked away in the updated version, the company also reserves the right to monitor users voice and text communication on the PlayStation Network."


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Training future clinical researchers is clearly a critical issue for psychiatry and medicine. With the advent of new technologies, the development of new methodological approaches and study designs, and more sophisticated statistics, conducting research has become increasingly more complicated. How will a new generation of competent researchers be prepared to face these new challenges? Research training should be an essential part of all physician training. Because of the dearth of young investigators in our field, the importance of research training in psychiatry has been a focus of an Institute of Medicine report (1). Numerous avenues for research training have been explored (1). However, as the number of young researchers remains low, new approaches to research training and mentoring need to be explored.
There are basically two main areas of research training. A general one, focused on an often vaguely defined concept of "research competency," includes the ability to understand research literature (research literacy) and learning to conduct simple studies. A more specific area of research training focuses on preparing young investigators for a research career and includes learning specific research skills such as molecular biology, brain imaging, or genetics; conducting more complicated studies; and obtaining research funding.
Most departments of psychiatry offer some education in the first area. However, only a small fraction of the departments of psychiatry in the United States are able to offer formal research training (2) that is focused on the preparation of young investigators for a research career. In addition, even the highest-ranked research departments with substantial resources do not possess expertise in all research areas. Two crucial questions in the development of a new generation of researchers are: How do we connect the pool of talented potential young researchers with experts in the field and/or mentors? How do we advise and help talented potential young investigators affiliated with nonresearch oriented departments of psychiatry to launch their research career? Frequently, contacts between young investigators and interested senior investigators are fostered at professional meetings (e.g., in a form of special sessions or travel fellowships). However, these programs are offered to a relatively small number of young investigators or are not well structured. It is critical to enhance the connection between young investigators and potential mentors and to focus and formalize the mentoring process.
During the mid-1990s, APA Committee on Research Training (CRT) conceived the idea of a yearly Colloquium for Junior Investigators (i.e., residents, research fellows, junior faculty members, and occasionally medical students). The Colloquium addresses, at least in part, the need to connect experts in the field with young investigators who can obtain much-needed advice about their research career, both regarding its scientific focus and issues of grantsmanship and academic advancement. The Colloquium, led by Ronald M. Rieder, M.D., of Columbia University, held its inaugural event in 1996. Since that time, the Colloquium has been chaired by John Greden, M.D., Ellen Leibenluft, M.D., Alan Schatzberg, M.D., Michele Pato, M.D., James Meador-Woodruff, M.D., and Charles B. Nemeroff, M.D., Ph.D.
The Colloquium is a 1-day program for young investigators held on the Sunday of the APA Annual Meeting. It has recently been conducted at a hotel adjacent to the main APA venue. The Committee on Research Training selects three broad areas for each year's Colloquium. The day begins with a few brief lectures about research and research funding. The participants then spend 2—2.5 hours in their first mentoring session. They are divided into groups of five, with two primary mentors—experts in the field. The leader of each of the three topic areas and the Chair of the Committee on Research Training also rotate through the groups. Junior investigators present their research projects (see below in "Who May Apply and How?") and their career plans/goals (each discussion 45—50 minutes). In 2003, a group of senior statisticians were added to the mentors to fulfill an unmet need. In addition, in recent years experienced psychiatrists employed by pharmaceutical companies have been added as mentors because of their expertise in clinical trial design. The project and career plans or goals are discussed by the two mentors, the other investigators, and by one of the statisticians. The major focus of the discussion is on the scientific value of the project, its feasibility and on the junior investigators' future goals: How does the project and the junior investigator's other research, clinical and teaching activities comport with these goals? Do such activities help build their careers?
The lunch period (food provided) is devoted to poster presentations by all junior investigators. The purpose is to leverage the expertise and feedback of mentors and junior investigators from other mentoring groups who view the posters and interact with the presenters. The poster session is followed by a second mentoring session allowing all five junior investigators in each group to present projects. The Colloquium concludes with a series of brief presentations by representatives from funding agencies (NIMH, NIDA, NIAAA, Veterans Administration, NARSAD, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention) about available funding and, at times, by concluding remarks and feedback from each mentoring group.
Junior investigators from the United States and abroad apply to the APA Committee on Research Training each fall. We have had several international participants (from Africa and Europe). Applicants must submit their curriculum vitae (CV), letter(s) of recommendation, a 250-word personal statement (including goals), and a 500-word abstract of their research proposal. Applications from previous attendees seeking further mentoring are encouraged, and one of the mentoring groups is usually comprised of these individuals.
All applicants are rated by all faculty members of the broad research area they applied to be part of. They are rated in three areas—strength of their research proposal, strength of their CV and of the CV of their sponsor, and their potential benefit from participating in the Colloquium. The final score and ranking is based on these three factors.
The Colloquium has grown a bit—the first Colloquium served 45 junior investigators and recently this number has increased to 54 junior investigators. A total of 684 young investigators have participated from 1996 through 2009. A total of 217 senior faculty have served as mentors during the last 14 years.
The information about the Colloquium and how to apply is available at http://www.psych.org/MainMenu/Research/FellowshipOpportunities.aspx.
The original support was $300 per participant. This was later increased to $1,000 per participant to defray travel costs. Travel and lodging support is provided for non-APA member Ph.D. mentors and five statisticians. From 1996 to 2001, the Committee on Research Training relied on unrestricted educational grants from pharmaceutical companies as well as small grants provided by NIMH, NIDA, and NIAAA. The Colloquium has been funded by an NIMH conference grant (R-13 see Sonis et al. [3]) since 2001. The American Psychiatric Institute for Research and Education (APIRE) served as the grantee.
The Committee on Research Training sent questionnaires to 377 participants who attended between 1996 and 2004 to determine the impact of the Colloquium on their careers and to obtain current career data. A total of 309 surveys were received, an overall 82% response rate. The questionnaire focused on several areas: effects of the Colloquium on the participants' career trajectory; present participant position and activity; participant's efforts in obtaining research funding from both internal and external sources, and those sources; and research productivity in terms of presentations and publications. Additionally, in order to provide a more complete picture of the research productivity of Colloquium participants, the APIRE staff conducted an online search of NIH Project Reporter (formally known as CRISP) to ascertain the number of former Colloquium participants that had been able to secure federal funding to support their research training and studies. The APIRE maintains data on 679 participants (623 of them attended the Colloquium from 1996 through 2009, 56 of them more than one time). Findings are summarized in Appendix 1.
Whether the Colloquium had "a definite causal effect" is impossible to gauge. The results on research productivity need to be viewed with caution—it is probable that those who did not respond to this area had lower research productivity on average than those who did respond.
The Colloquium for Junior Investigators represents a unique approach to research training at a national and international level. It provides an opportunity for research project evaluation, career advice, cross-pollination, development of research and mentoring contacts, and even an avenue to identify future academic positions. The outcome data suggest that the Colloquium may address some shortcomings in the availability of research training/mentorship for many junior investigators, though the absence of a comparison group does not make definite conclusion possible. It is not clear whether the Colloquium does enough to draw or retain researchers who would have otherwise not been in the field. It is possible that it just provides additional nurturance to a highly motivated and selected set of young investigators. The Colloquium has been the first activity of its kind, but it fits into the recent and future activities of NIMH (e.g., NIMH workshop "Navigating your way through a successful research career," available at www.nimh.nih.gov) and other organizations (e.g., Latino mental health senior mentor national network [4]). However, the Colloquium is certainly not the only way or effort to draw trainees into research as demonstrated by numerous publications on research training (e.g., Abrams et al. [1] and Gilbert et al. [5]). Nevertheless, we hope that the Colloquium can become a template for activities of international organizations such as World Psychiatric Association, Collegium Internationale Neuro-Psychopharmacologicum, and European Psychiatric Association to increase the networking, cross-pollination, and mentorship in research training.
Disclosures of Academic Psychiatry editors are published in each January issue. Mr. Guerra receives salary support provided by two different research training grants funded by AstraZeneca and Ortho-McNeil Janssen. Funds are received by the American Psychiatric Institute for Research and Education through grants funded to the American Psychiatric Foundation. Other salary support is provided by two different grants and one contract that are funded by the NIMH directly to the American Psychiatric Institute for Research and Education. Dr. Salloum received grant support for NIAAA and NIDA; Dr. Meador-Woodruff receives honorarium from the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology for his role as editor-in-chief of Neuropsyhopharmacology. Dr. Oquendo has received funding in the last year from NIMH, NIAAA, and AFSP. In the past 3 years, she has also received unrestricted educational grants from AstraZeneca, Janssen, Bristol Myers Squibb, Pfizer, Eli Lilly, and Shire. Her family owns stock in Bristol Myers Squibb. Dr. Casiano is a participant in the Program for Minority Research Training in Psychiatry (APA). Dr. Nemeroff currently serves on the scientific advisory boards of American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP); AstraZeneca; NARSAD; PharmaNeuroboost. He holds stock/equity in Corcept; Revaax; NovaDel Pharma; CeNeRx, and PharmaNeuroboost. He is on the board of directors of the AFSP; George West Mental Health Foundation; NovaDel Pharma, and Mt. Cook Pharma, Inc. Dr. Nemeroff holds a patent on the method and devices for transdermal delivery of lithium (US 6,375,990 B1) and the method to estimate serotonin and norepinephrine transporter occupancy after drug treatment using patient or animal serum (provisional filing April, 2001). In the past year, he also served on the Scientific Advisory Board for Forest Laboratories, Quintiles, and Janssen/Ortho-McNeil, and received grant support from NIMH, NARSAD and AFSP; and served on the Board of Directors of APIRE.
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