text: Professor, Analytical Chemistry On Faculty since 2000 Phone: (630)752-5065 Email: firstname.lastname@example.com Education NRC Postdoctoral Fellow, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD, 1998-2000 Ph.D., Analytical Chemistry, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN, 1997 B.S., Chemistry & Physics, Taylor University, Upland, IN, 1992 About Daniel Burden After finishing his Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry at Indiana University, Dr. Burden spent 2.5 years at the National Institute of Standards and Technology in Gaithersburg, MD as a National Research Council Postdoctoral Associate where he received training in biophysics. He teaches Analytical Chemistry courses that feature topics in scanning probe microscopy and nanoscale manipulation, in addition to the core Analytical curriculum. His research program aims to develop new measurement methodologies for biomolecules in lipid membranes, particularly at the single-molecule level, while simultaneously increasing knowledge of basic chemical and physical factors that give rise to complex dynamics in biologically relevant samples. This includes optical, electrical, and force measurements of lipids, ion channels, peripheral membrane proteins, compounds that mimic cytoskeleton behavior, as well as biomaterials that interface with various lipid or cell membranes. Single-Molecule Spectroscopy of Biomolecules Ultra-sensitive molecular fluorescence techniques provide a powerful way to analyze the complex behavior of biomolecules because distributional outliers can be observed on an individual basis. This can not be done with any classical approach that measures the average of an ensemble. We are currently employing both confocal and wide-field single-molecule fluorescence microscopy to study the structure, function, and behavior of biomolecules in a number of different chemical systems. Applications of the research range from improvements in the biocompatibility of medical implants to new antiviral and cancer fighting drugs. Opportunities exist for students to pursue research projects in a variety of related areas. Several areas are briefly outlined below. Probing Diffusion in 3D Confocal microscopy enables a unique 3D view of samples that is not possible with other forms of microscopy. Dr. Burden utilizes confocal fluorescence microscopy to study a variety of biomembrane interfaces. Such interfaces can be used to model the behavior of cell membranes and are employed in the design of various chemical sensors. Probing samples such as the unsupported lipid bilayer shown here allows the diffusive motion of molecular components to be characterized in specified nanometer-scale regions in or around the membrane. In addition, by controlling and measuring the pressure across a membrane, molecular motion is being studied as a function of applied mechanical stress. See 3D movie. Ion Channel Dynamics Another facet of Dr. Burden's research focuses on the dynamic behavior of channel-forming proteins in lipid membranes. Various ion channels participate in the propagation of nerve impulses and are found in poisonous venoms and cell-killing toxins. Other mechanically sensitive channels within the inner ear facilitate the detection of acoustical vibrations and help provide a sense of balance. Electrical recording techniques allow individual channels to be characterized as ionic current passes through the pore interior. Combining the instrumentation for single-channel electrical recording with single-molecule fluorescence microscopy provides a means for simultaneously interrogating channels with light and electricity in real time. The combined approach creates an information-rich technique for the basic study of channel dynamics, molecular transport, and intercellular communication. Wide-field Imaging The microscopy equipment in the Burden lab is also being used to perform high-speed video imaging of single molecules as they diffuse in lipid membranes. Investigators are using this instrumentation to divulge new insights into the aggregation of the alpha-hemolysin protein. This protein has been identified as a key factor in MRSA infections, a notorious strain of antibiotic-resistant super bugs. View video. Simulating Single-Molecule Diffusion Dynamics Dr. Burden's lab also develops computer simulations of diffusion to provide an ancillary method of interpreting data from single-molecule fluorescence experiments. In this illustration, diffusion is mimicked by causing simulated molecules to move randomly across a flat 2D surface. The circle in the center represents the 1/e^2 boundary of a confocal microscope's detection region. When fluorescent molecules enter this area, photons are produced and detected as a function of simulated time. A record of individual molecular entries and exits from the detection circle is registered as a plot of photon intensity vs. time. Partnering with Local Business Biomolecular Nanotechnologies and Measurements (BiNano) is a small business that works in conjunction with Wheaton College to provide scientific research and consulting services. It also functions as an incubator to stimulate new investigative ventures involving Wheaton College faculty, staff, and students. The company laboratories are housed on the campus of Wheaton College. The main business office is located at 203 Kellogg Pl., Wheaton, IL. For more information contact Dr. Daniel Burden (630) 752-5065 or Dr. Lisa Burden (630) 752-5693. Courses Taught General Chemistry Introduction to Analytical Chemistry Advanced Analytical Chemistry I Advanced Analytical Chemistry II Membership in Professional Societies American Chemical Society Sigma Xi, Scientific Honor Society Biophysical Society American Scientific Affiliation Research Honors and Research Support NRC Postdoctoral Fellow, 1998 Wheaton College Alumni Association, 2000- present Camille and Henry Dreyfus Faculty Start up Award, 2000 ACS-PRF Award, 2001, 2004, 2007 Research Corporation Award, 2001, 2004 Camille and Henry Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Award, 2005 Indiana University Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Chemical Research, 2005 NSF-RUI, 2006, 2010 NSF-MRI, 2007, 2010 Research Students, 2001-present (Click for bios, projects, posters, presentations) Catherine Baker, Dan Bailey, Derek Bailey, Zach Barton, Patti Blair, Mark Brown, Joe Burkett, Josh Carr, Emily Chandler, Wayland Cheng, Michael Culbertson, Dan Dreyer, Aaron DeVries, Sam Dillman, Bryon Drown, Dan Fager, Jared Ellingsen, Julie Fink, Ryan Himes, Katie Hubbell, Brynna Jones, Jared Kindt, Daniel Kim, Jonathan Kooiman, Jonathan Lam, Amy Larson, Matt Lovell, Travis Lowens, Joe Norton, Ashley Paulson, Emmanuel Pederson, Steven Poppen, Philipp Prinz, Nathan Skinner, Alyssa Smith, Kelsey Schuster, Dee Ann Stults, Michael Madison Taylor, Donna Van Cott, Emily Rupp Wiebracht, Abigail Williams, Josh Williams Selected Papers Published and/or Presented (student co-authors in bold) Reiner, J.E., Robertson, J.W.F., Burden, D.L., Keranen Burden, L.M., Balijepalli, A., Kasianowicz, J.J., "Temperature Sculpting in Yactoliter Volumes," J. Am. Chem. Soc., 10.1021/ja3039892, 2013. Reiner, J.E., Balijepalli, A., Robertson, J.W.F., Drown, B.S., Burden, D.L., Kasianowicz, J.J., "The Effects of Diffusion on an Exonuclease/Nanopore-Based DNA Sequencing Engine," J. Chem. Phys., 137, 214903, 2012. Lam, J, Culbertson, M.J., Skinner, N.P. Barton, Z., Burden, D.L., "Information Content in Fluorescence Correlation Spectroscopy: Binary Mixtures and Detection Volume Distortion," Anal. Chem., 83, 5268-5274, 2011. Bailey, D.J., Kindt, J.T., Taylor, M.M., Paulson, A.R., Jones, B.H., Hubbell, K.L., Keranen-Burden, L.M., Burden, D.L., "Post-hoc Vibration Mitigation for Single-Molecule Tracking and Diffusion Measurements in Lipid Membranes", Spetrosc. Lett., 43, 586-596, 2010. Reiner, J., Jahn, A., Stavis, S. Culbertson, M., Vreeland, W., Burden, D., Geist, J., Gaitan, M., "Accurate Optical Analysis of Single Molecule Entrapment in Nanoscale Vesicles", Anal. Chem., 82,180-188, 2010. Carr, J., Himes, R.D., Keung, C.H., Burden, D.L., Walhout, P.W., "Heterogeneous Translational Dynamics of Rhodamine B in Polyelectrolyte Multilayer Thin Films Observed by Single Molecule Microscopy," Langmuir, 25, 8330-8339, 2009. Williams, J.T.B, Culbertson, M.J., Burden, D.L., "Numerical Fluorescence Correlation Spectroscopy – A Unique Opportunity for Advancement in Biotechnological Systems Research, Am. Biotech. Lab., 26, 6, 2008. Culbertson, M.J., Williams, J.T.B., Cheng, W., Stults, D.A, Wiebracht, E., Kasianowicz, J.J., Burden, D.L., "Numerical Fluorescence Correlation Spectroscopy for the Analysis of Molecular Dynamics under Non-standard Conditions, Anal. Chem., 79, 4031-4039, 2007. Culbertson, M.J., Burden, D.L., "A Distributed Algorithm for Multi-tau Autocorrelation," Rev. Sci. Inst., 78, 044102, 2007. Chandler, E.L., Smith, A.L., Burden, L.M., Kasianowicz, J.J., Burden, D.L., "Membrane Surface Dynamics of DNA-Threaded Nanopores Revealed by Simultaneous Single-Molecule Optical and Ensemble Electrical Recording," Langmuir, 20, 898-905, 2004. Burden, D.L., Walhout, P.K., Elliott, J.T, Chandler, E.L., Scharf, R.G., Culbertson, M.J., Stults, D.A., Rupp, E.L., Poppen, S.D., "Measuring Diffusion in Nanoscale Environments with Single-Molecule Confocal Fluorescence Microscopy," Spectrosc. Lett., 37, 129-149, 2004. Elliott, J.T., Burden, D.L., Woodward, J., Seghal, A., Douglas, J., "Phospholipid Monolayers Supported on Spun Cast Polystyrene Films," Langmuir, 19, 2275-2283, 2003. Federation of Analytical Chemistry and Spectroscopy Societies Meeting, Raleigh, NC, October, '10, Skinner, N., Prinz, G., Bailey, D. Kindt, J. Taylor, M., Culbertson, M., Burden, D.L., "Recognizing Patterns in Single Molecule fluorescence Microscopy using Multivariate Analysis" American Chemical Society, GLRM, Lincolnshire, IL, May '09, Walhout, P.K., Burden, D.L. Carr, J.K., "Heterogeneous Diffusion Dynamics of Rhodamine B in Polyelectrolyte Multilayer Thin Films Observed by Single Molecule Microscopy" American Chemical Society, Philadelphia, PA, Aug '08, Walhout, P.K., Burden, D.L., Carr, J.K., "Single-Molecule Translation Diffusion of Rhodamine in Polyelectrolyte Thin Films", ASBMB, San Diego, CA, March '08, Paulson, A.R., Jones, B.H., Bailey, D.J., Hubbell, K.L., Burden, D.L., Keranen-Burden, L.M. "Recombinant expression, purification, and construction of fluorescently labeled alpha-hemolysin (HL) for single-molecule optical studies" ASBMB, San Diego, CA, March '08, Taylor, M.M., Bailey, D.J., Paulson, A.R., Keranen-Burden, L.M., Burden, D.L. "Electrophysiological characterization of derivatized alpha-hemolysin (HL) for single-molecule fluorescence studies in planar lipid membranes" Biophysical Society, Baltimore, MD, March 3-7, '07; Burden, D.L., Culbertson, M. J., "Implementing Numerical Fluorescence Correlation Spectroscopy Under Non-Standard Measurement Conditions to Accurately Assess Molecular Dynamics." PittCon, Chicago, IL, Feb 25-March 1, '07, Burden, D. L., Culbertson, M. J., Williams, J. T., "Numerical Fluorescence Correlation Spectroscopy for the Analysis of Complex Biomolecular Dynamics." PittCon, Orlando, FL, Feb 27-March 4, '05, Kim, D., Cheng, W., Burden D.L., "Stabilizing Lipid Membrane Sensing Platforms with a Cytoskeletal Network." PittCon, Orlando, FL, Feb 27-March 4, '05, Burden, D.L., Chandler, E.L., Smith, A.L., Burden, L.M., Kasianowicz, J.J., "Simultaneous Single-Molecule Optical and Electrical Recording of DNA/Protein Analytes Interacting with Nanopores in Membrane Bilayers." American Chemical Society, GLRM, Peoria, IL, Oct. 17-20, '04, Cheng, W., Kim, D., Burden D.L., "Stabilizing Planar Lipid Bilayer Membranes." American Chemical Society, GLRM, Peoria, IL, Oct. 17-20, '04, Walhout, P.K., Burden, D.L., "Single-Molecule Diffusion Measurements in Nanoscale Environments." American Chemical Society, GLRM, Peoria, IL, Oct. 17-20, '04, Burden, D.L., Chandler, E.L., Smith, A.L., Burden, L.M., Kasianowicz, J.J., Culbertson, M.J., "Probing Lipid and Nanopore Dynamics in Biomembrane Systems with Single-Molecule Microscopy and Electrical Recording." Federation of Analytical Chemistry and Spectroscopy Society (FACSS), Portland, OR, Oct. 3-7, '04, Chandler, E.L., Smith, A.L., Burden, L.M., Kasianowicz, J.J., Burden, D.L. "Simultaneous Single-Molecule Optical and Electrical Recording of DNA Interactions with Nanopores and Lipid membranes" Federation of Analytical Chemistry and Spectroscopy Society (FACSS), Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Oct. 19-23, '03; Burden, D.L., Culbertson, M.J., Elliott, J.T., Woodward, J., Stults, D.A., Poppen, S.D., Rupp, E.R "Characterizing Diffusion on Biomimetic Surfaces with Single-Molecule Fluorescence Microscopy and Single-Event Duration Histograms." Federation of Analytical Chemistry and Spectroscopy Society (FACSS), Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Oct. 19-23, '03; Culbertson, M.J., Burden, D.L., "Chemometric Approaches to Quantifying Single-Molecule Surface Diffusion with the Single Event Duration Histogram." American Chemical Society, New Orleans, LA, March 23-27, '03; Brown, M.C., Burden, D.L., "Investigating Single Molecule Fluorescence Dynamics on Surfaces." American Chemical Society, New Orleans, LA, March 23-27, '03; Stults, D.A., Rupp, E.L., Burden, D.L., "Simulating and Analyzing Molecular Movement in Lipid Membranes." CUR (Council on Undergraduate Research), 9th National Conference, Connecticut College, June 19-23, '02; Burden, D.L., Chandler, E.L., Lovell, M.E., Poppen, S.D., Rupp, E.L., "Research in Single Molecule Dynamics with Undergraduates."


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Andrew said: "In 2011, I had a decent year but I've been struggling with a few injuries. It's been an on-off couple of years for me.
"But I hope to hit the ground running again this season, stay in the team and stay fit. It has been a frustrating time.
"Staying fit is a big goal of mine. We all have to be realistic in terms of how many games we can play in a season if you play in all formats.
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I cleaned out some filing cabinets right after Labor Day, an ongoing personal effort to get up to speed on an organization system called Getting Things Done, or to those in the know: GTD. Sure enough, one of the things that can happen when you start cleaning up what in my case amounted to a geological kind of storage system…the further down you dig, the further you go back in time…you find good stuff. And, there it was, in a file I hadn't checked in probably 10 years—How to Judge a Good Cigar. I knew immediately who the author was: Richard DiMeola, the former executive vice-president and chief operating officer of what was then called Consolidated Cigar Corp., today's Altadis U.S.A. Inc.
The first line reminded me how important this article had been to my own initiation into the world of not just smoking cigars, but testing and rating them: "There are two general elements involved in the making up of a fine, handmade cigar: QUALITY TOBACCO AND QUALITY CONSTRUCTION." The capital letters were in the original. In the heart of the document, there was a primer about the various errors that can be made in the construction of a cigar: overfill and underfill. I recalled that DiMeola had led an effort to suction test every cigar that came out of the Tabacalera de Garcia factory in La Romana, Dominican Republic; at the time, it was still a pretty secretive device and he nearly had a conniption when my boss, Marvin R. Shanken, tried to photograph the machine on one of our first trips to the Dominican factory. There was a discussion of proper smoking characteristics with a firm ash, an even burn, and the presence of good mouth feel as well as an attractive appearance.
The article goes on to talk about the quality of tobacco, and the vital importance of a large inventory of tobacco to ensure consistency in the blend of each cigar year to year. It talked at length the role fermentation and processing has in the creation of great tobacco that's ready to be rolled into a cigar. There was a pointed criticism of manufacturers who rush that process, and use not only inferior tobacco, but tobacco that because of poor preparation can be harsh or that keeps going out. And, DiMeola argued forcefully and correctly that once a cigar is rolled, the fermentation process is over.
As fortune would have it, I saw Mr. DiMeola at the recent International Premium Cigar and Pipe Retailers Association convention in New Orleans, and so I called him up to say I'd found this document. He reminded me that, in fact, we had talked about the document over lunch. I said, "That document?" DiMeola, it turns out, had created the document as a kind of pre-emptive strike on Cigar Aficionado's decision to score and rate cigars on the 100-point scale, something that he feared would forever alter the landscape of cigar retailing. I reread the document, and in it there was a spirited argument made that not only is it impossible to judge a cigar based on a single cigar but ideally, you would smoke 100 before passing that judgment. In the interest of cost and time, DiMeola figured smoking at least a box would be sufficient—25 cigars.
Mr. DiMeola and I had several spirited debates early in Cigar Aficionado's life over just that point. I argued that a consumer product doesn't have the luxury of asking someone to spend $150 for a box as a test. I made the same argument with manufacturers who used to tell me that you had to smoke more than half of their cigars before it got good. In either case, the simple truth is if someone doesn't like something almost immediately, they are going to put it down and never buy it again. By the way, Mr. DiMeola and I still disagree on this point. We also probably differ on the proper humidity levels for long-term storage; the article said a 70 degrees/70 percent humidity combination is one that dries cigars out over a long time. I've come to believe there is a broader range of acceptable humidity levels based on personal preference, although I'd still argue the more you exceed 70 degrees, the greater the likelihood of a bug infestation.
But despite our disagreements, the document still outlined some important points that I try to incorporate in my own tasting system every time I smoke. He noted that a cigar can taste differently at different times of the day, and I, for years, have only smoked cigars for our tests in the afternoon. And, I always pay attention to the look and feel of a cigar.
And, we can always spend the next 20 years trying to work out our differences. It will still be fun.
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Salvador Lozano Del Rio, Texas September 12, 2009 11:26am ET
Gordon,can you make a copy available for everybody to download?ThanksSalvador Lozano
William Paley Washington, DC September 14, 2009 2:44pm ET
I'm glad you reiterated the 70¿ temperature guideline, having lost a Huge cuban collection due to an a/c outage. I'm sure we all would be interested to read Mr. DiMeola's thoughts.
Fred Gruben Bothell WA September 21, 2009 11:54am ET
I would love to read the article. Is it possible for you to post it or maybe highlights from the file?
John Birotte Martinsville, NJ October 7, 2009 4:18pm ET
I also find it very interesting the discussion around the temp./humidity mix. I would like to hear more about it. I tend to want to box age cigars at the "English" range 65 to 70 t/h mix. I like the slightly lower range as the water recedes a little and the oils get to become active. Maybe before smoking and this depends on the cigar I will put them in a humidor to breathe up a little bit. Interested in your and readers comments.
Salvador Lozano Del Rio, Texas October 26, 2009 1:06pm ET
John,I think that preferences in aging fine cigars differ from person to person, and also from region to region. I personally age my cigars 3 to 4 months after I buy them at 75 RH / 70 temp. I live in a very hot and dry place and have found that if I let my humidor lower than 75 RH, my cigars will dry up & crack faster when I'm smoking them. I have experimented with different humidities and temperatures this one seems to be the one that works best for me
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Statement by Ambassador Wittig on "The present and future of renewable energy"
(Statement as delivered by Ambassador Wittig at a briefing on "The present and future of renewable energy" by the secretariat of the Renewable Energy Policy Network for the Twenty-First Century, organized by the Permanent Mission of Germany, in collaboration with the United Nations Environment Programme)
"Excellencies, dear colleagues and friends,
It is my great pleasure to welcome you to this briefing on the present and future use of renewable energy. At the outset I thank the UNEP New York office for co-organizing this briefing and for being with us today.
Almost ten years ago, during the Renewables Conference in Bonn in 2004, the idea of a multi-stakeholder approach towards renewable energies was born and the Renewable Energy Network for the 21st Century (REN21) founded. At that time, we could not have anticipated the great success and the political impact of this new network.
A strategic think-tank under the visionary leadership of Ms. Christine Lins, REN21's Executive Secretary, who is with us today, REN21 has proven its capacity to promote renewable energy as a key issue for the sustainability and development agenda. REN21 closely cooperates with the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and is actively involved in the Sustainable Energy for All Initiative of the Secretary-General.
The latest Global Status Report, the flagship report of REN21, and the outlook to the 2013 report will be presented to you in a minute by Ms. Lins. This report which was first presented in 2005, has become the major source of information when it comes to renewable energy developments on a global scale, with inputs from hundreds of experts. A truly remarkable success for the small REN21 Secretariat.
Let me highlight some figures of the latest Global Status Report which are very inspiring: Renewable energy currently supplies about 17% of the global final energy consumption, 118 countries are implementing renewable energy targets, and global investments in renewables have increased last year by 17% to a record of $257 billion. And: Net investment in renewable power capacities exceeded last year for the first time the net investment in fossil fuel capacities. This is a remarkable development.
The second report, the Global Futures Report 2013, which is presented today to you by Mr. Martinot, the lead author of the report, is a pioneering publication providing assessments and projections about future trends in renewable energies. The report first was presented in January 2013 at the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week. It serves as an information tool for dialogue and discussion on future options, on developments in various countries as well as the challenges and barriers the growth of renewables will face in the near future.
The new Global Futures Report 2013 is taking the discussion about renewables to a new level – from sound facts and figures, which still remain imperative for political decision makers, to visionary debates and trends about the future of renewable energy. I am sure that this new report will become another centerpiece for REN21's work. But more importantly, it will become a crucial tool and inspiring instrument for all relevant actors in the field of renewable energy. And it shows that there are many possible futures for the development of renewable energies.
My own country, Germany, has embarked on a long and challenging journey to transform our energy system to more sustainable sources of energy. At the same time, Germany is to remain a competitve and attractive business location. Currently, 20% of Germany´s electricity are produced by renewables. The objective is to increase this share to 80% in 2050. At the same time, we seek to reduce energy consumption: compared to 2008 levels we want to reduce the overall energy consumption in Germany by 50% until 2050. And: we have completely opted out of nuclear energy. The last nuclear power plants in Germany will be shut down irreversibly in 2022.
These efforts are made in light of the growing challenges of climate change: Greenhouse Gas emissions in Germany will be cut by at least 80% until 2050 compared to their 1990 levels. Germany´s "Energiewende" is a major contribution to mitigate climate change. It is of course closely linked to and heavily inspired by our worldwide commitment to curb climate change.
Germany will continue to support its partners both on the analytical level through institutions such as REN21 and through concrete activities on the ground, also helping our partners to transform their energy system to a more sustainable production of energy. Be assured that Germany will remain committed to REN21 and the future of renewable energies.
Let me also use this opportunity to thank UNEP for its generous support to the REN21 Secretariat and the facilitation of this event.
I look forward to interesting presentations and a lively discussion. Thank you."


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Soak the shiitake in 1 cup hot water for 20 minutes. Save soaking water from shiitake. If using whole shiitake, remove stems, discard and slice the caps. Heat oil and sauté the onion for 1 minute. Add the shiitake to the skillet. Sauté 2 to 3 minutes. Add carrots and sauté 1 minute. Add water, cover and bring to a boil. Reduce the flame to medium-low and simmer for 3 to 5 minutes. Add the broccoli, cover and simmer 1 minute. Add the sprouts, tofu, barley malt and brown rice vinegar. Reduce the flame to low and add the shoyu. Mix thoroughly. Slowly add the diluted kuzu, stirring constantly, to prevent lumping, until thick. Simmer for 1 to 2 minutes. Serve as is, over cooked organic grains, or over any Eden Pasta.
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This post originally attributed the statement to Justine Greening, the transport secretary. It was actually issued by her ministerial colleague, Theresa Villiers. Apologies.
Justine Greening Theresa Villiers has just announced she has not signed a contract with FirstGroup to run the West Coast mainline as she was expected to do last week because of the legal challenge from Virgin Trains. Here is the transport minister's full statement (emphasis mine):
On the 15 August 2012 the Department for Transport announced to the London Stock Exchange that it intended to award the InterCity West Coast franchise to First West Coast Limited, a subsidiary of First Group.
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Wow, thanks for sharing this idea, its cool. Recently my friend brought a wheelchair for her daughter will share this idea with her.
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3-oz pkg cherry-flavored gelatin
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Plaza Companies Promotes Lloyd To VP Brokerage Services
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Margaret Lloyd, previously the Plaza Companies' medical leasing specialist, has been promoted to vice president of Brokerage Services. Responsible for some of the most significant properties in the Plaza Companies portfolio, Lloyd also represents additional important institutional and privately owned properties throughout Arizona. With more than 29 years of experience, Lloyd had previously worked with… Read More →


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Recap by Peter J. Barrett
(LoHud Mets Blog is honored to welcome Pete to our team on an internship. Pete is a talented writer and student at Gettysburg College. To get a sense of his work, check out this piece he wrote for the New York Times' Quad blog this past winter.)
Jeremy Hefner's first major league start was a natural disaster. Hefner kept the Padres scoreless through the first two innings Thursday, but returned from an 80 minute rain delay and allowed six runs in the next inning and two thirds.
The Mets were left wondering what could have been if the rain did not come.
On Tuesday, the rain did not start until Hefner's big day was over, and the Mets defeated the Phillies, 6-3 at Citi Field.
In the bottom of the fourth inning, the 26-year-old righty tomahawked a first pitch fastball from Phillies (26-23) starter Joe Blanton over the left field wall. The solo blast was Hefner's first Major League hit, and the Mets' (28-23) first home run by a pitcher since Johan Santana went deep in 2010.
Hefner (1-2, 5.60 ERA) picked up his first big league win, as he spread three earned runs over 6 innings, and faced just one big jam.
Juan Pierre led off the top of the 6th with a single to left field. Hunter Pence followed with a rip down the left field line. Mike Baxter scrambled over to the line to cut the ball off, but it hugged the wall, and rolled past his glove.
Pierre scored, and Pence moved to third on the double and error. There were no outs, and the wind started swirling at Citi Field, the game was set to spiral out of control.
However, Hefner buckled down. He forced Ty Wigginton, who reached base in his first six plate appearances of the series, to ground out to Davis. Hefner then struck out Shane Victorino chasing at a high fastball, and fooled Placido Polanco with a 1-0 slider, which the third baseman lazily flied to left field for the final out.
Called up prior to Tuesdays game to replace the injured Justin Turner at shortstop, Omar Quintanilla, who tied his career high with three hits, led off the bottom of the 6th inning with his second double of the night. Rather than have Hefner bunt him over and play for just one run – as the Phillies did in the top of the first inning — Collins called upon his hottest righty bat, Scott Hairston.
Blanton (4-5, 5.05 ERA), who gave up seven runs in each of his last two games, hung an 82 mph change up high in the zone. Hairston hooked it around the left field foul pole for his team leading 6th home run of the season, and has now homered in each of his last three games.
The Mets bullpen, which entered the game with a major league worst 5.16 ERA, pitched three scoreless innings.
Bobby Parnell retired the side in order in the seventh, and after surrendering a leadoff base hit to Jimmy Rollins, setup man Jon Rauch recorded three consecutive outs in the 8th.
An hour rain delay ensued, and Frank Francisco lost his consecutive batters retired streak at 13, but picked up his 6th consecutive save and tied the NL lead with his 14th save of the year.
The rubber game of the series is Wednesday night at Citi Field. Dillon Gee (4-3) matches up against the winless Cliff Lee (0-2) First pitch at 7:10.
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Rain, Hefner collide
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If you were ever in the need of drawing a dashed rectangle in Flash, you find that it's not so simple as using a DashedStroke. I think this is certainly a missing feature in Flash. After spending hours looking for existing code I decided to write it myself.
The first very simple approach is to create a BitmapData with the required dash-gap pattern and use it as lineBitmapStyle. This works quite well but you don't get the nice corners.
So you really need to draw the lines yourself. The trick here is to constraint the lines to start with a dash in each corner. You need to calculate the number of gaps needed for the length of the lines and then distribute any excess pixels evenly. This is rather simple to do if you use floating point precision while drawing the lines. Of course this is easy because we're only drawing horizontal and vertical lines and don't support rounded corners.
Having created the dashed rectangle element, it's easy to create a skin for the BorderContainer. Just create a new skin as a copy of the original BorderContainerSkin and replace its bgRect with the DashedRect. This little exercise is left for the reader 🙂
Here's the code for drawing the rectangle:
<!-- DashedRect.mxml --> <?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?> <s:Rect xmlns:fx="http://ns.adobe.com/mxml/2009" xmlns:s="library://ns.adobe.com/flex/spark" xmlns:mx="library://ns.adobe.com/flex/mx"> <fx:Script> <![CDATA[ import flash.display.Graphics; private var _dash:int = 6; private var _gap:int = 6; public function set gap(i:int):void { _gap = i; } public function set dash(i:int):void { _dash = i; } override protected function draw(g:Graphics):void { var xx:int = drawX + width; var yy:int = drawY + height; var x:int, y:int, gx:Number, gy:Number; var nGapsH:Number = Math.floor(width / (_gap + _dash)); var nGapsV:Number = Math.floor(height / (_gap + _dash)); var gw:Number = nGapsH == 0 ? 0 : (width-((nGapsH + 1) * _dash)) / nGapsH; var gh:Number = nGapsV == 0 ? 0 : (height-((nGapsV + 1) * _dash)) / nGapsV; // top line g.moveTo(drawX, drawY); x = gx = drawX; while (x < xx) { x = Math.min(x + _dash, xx); g.lineTo(x, drawY); gx+=_dash + gw; x = gx; g.moveTo(x, drawY); } // right line g.moveTo(xx, drawY); y = gy = drawY; while (y < yy) { y = Math.min(y + _dash, yy); g.lineTo(xx, y); gy+=_dash + gh; y = gy; g.moveTo(xx, y); } // bottom line g.moveTo(xx, yy); x = gx = xx; while (x > drawX) { x = Math.max(x - _dash, drawX); g.lineTo(x, yy); gx-=_dash + gw; x = gx; g.moveTo(x, yy); } // left line g.moveTo(drawX, yy); y = gy = yy; while (y > drawY) { y = Math.max(y - _dash, drawY); g.lineTo(drawX, y); gy-=_dash + gh; y = gy; g.moveTo(drawX, y); } } ]]> </fx:Script> </s:Rect>
And here's how to use it:
<local:DashedRect x="0" y="0" width="100%" height="100%" dash="6" gap="6"> <local:stroke> <s:SolidColorStroke color="0x000000" weight="2"/> </local:stroke> </local:DashedRect>


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Mount Field Climber's Log
[ Sign the Climber's Log ]
|along with Mt. Tom
Date Climbed: Oct 17, 2007
|There was some snow on the trail, that made it slippery. The A-Z and Avalon trails are very nice.
|Posted May 16, 2008 2:23 pm
Date Climbed: Feb 2, 2008
|Bagged this one along with Tom, a nice area & a very easy hike. It had snowed a foot the day before so it was more interesting.
|Posted Feb 4, 2008 9:30 pm
|The last peaks
Date Climbed: Jul 15, 2004
|Along with Tom and Willey, Field was the last of my 4,000 foot mountains in New England.
|Posted Dec 1, 2007 9:50 am
|Willey Range Loop
Date Climbed: Aug 30, 2007
|Second peak on the three peak "loop". Minimal views from the summit, but a nice light hike anyways.
|Posted Aug 30, 2007 9:10 pm
|Backpack to Peakbag
Date Climbed: Jul 24, 2002
|Late in the day, after traveling to the Whites from NYC I backpacked up the AZ trail and did the entire Willey range, finishing at 9PM. The sunset was spectacular.
|Posted Oct 15, 2006 5:37 pm
|Hitchhiked both ways
Date Climbed: Jan 11, 1976
|Car wouldn't start down at Notchland so hitched to trailhead. My
companions quit at Field at noon, I went over to Willey and slid down to Ethan Pond Trail, then hitched back to car.
|Posted Jun 20, 2006 10:31 pm
|Matt Worster
|3 mountain loop
|with dad
|Posted Mar 30, 2006 1:35 am
|Route Climbed: Willey Range Trail from A-Z trail, down the Avalon Trail Date Climbed: 17 aug 05
|I did a great day hike with my girlfriend, we started by the mt Tom, field, Willey and Avalon. Nice view on each summit.
|Posted Aug 21, 2005 9:38 pm
|Route Climbed: Mt. Avalon Trail Date Climbed: June 9, 1997
|Very nice. Quite a bit of snow still, but mostly firm enough to walk on without breaking through. South to Willey.
|Posted Mar 19, 2004 11:38 am
|Jerry L
|Route Climbed: Avalon taril / A - Z Trail Date Climbed: November 22, 2003
|Climbed on a day with tons of ice on the trails. It made the descent pretty interesting.
|Posted Dec 6, 2003 11:55 am


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Also on Monday, there will also be a Morning Call pre-game autograph session with select IronPigs players from 6 to 6:20 p.m. on the main concourse.
Furthermore, Battlefield Challenge, presented by Lehigh Valley Laser Tag and recognized by Minor League Baseball for best in-game promotion in 2010, returns for the entirety of this six-game home slate.
During Battlefield Challenge (occurring during every game from August 8 thru August 13), the actual playing field at Coca-Cola Park is divided into six battle zones which the IronPigs and their opponent try to gain control of in an effort to conquer the entire playing surface. Control is gained or lost through plays that occur on the field such as hits, RBIs and home runs. Fans can follow the action via Coca-Cola Park's videoboard. When Lehigh Valley controls all six zones, all fans in attendance are rewarded with a 40 to 50 percent discount on all food and non-alcoholic beverages available at all concessions stands!
Tickets are still available for all upcoming IronPigs games and can be purchased in-person at Coca-Cola Park, by calling (610) 841-PIGS or online at ironpigsbaseball.com. Prices for single-game start as low as $7 for General Admission, granting fans access to the Capital BlueCross Lawn seating area, the brand-new bar at the Red Robin Tiki Terrace & Oasis along with standing room only areas. Field Level reserved seats are just $10. Fans are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance as Coca-Cola Park was Minor League Baseball's most visited venue in 2011 with seating capacity reached or surpassed during 60 of the club's 68 home dates.
With the exception of all Thursday home games when the Main gates open at 5 p.m. for Happy Hour specials restrained to the AT&T Plaza, the Main Gates open 75 minutes prior to game time while the Club Level gates open 90 minutes before scheduled first pitch time.
Fans are reminded that there are three entry points for parking and are encouraged to use the Dauphin Street entrance when traveling from downtown Allentown. In addition to the Dauphin Street entrance, entry to Coca-Cola Park can be gained off American Parkway and Union Boulevard. Preferred/Handicapped Parking access is available via American Parkway only.
The cost of parking in Coca-Cola Park's "Pig Tail Porking Spaces" is $3 per vehicle for all IronPigs home games.
Single-game tickets, mini-plan packages and group tickets for all IronPigs home games presented by Capital BlueCross, are on sale now and can be purchased at the Coca-Cola Park Ticket Office, online at www.ironpigsbaseball.com or by calling (610) 841-PIGS.
Don't forget to ask about the all-new four-person "islands" in the Red Robin Oasis located directly above the left field bullpens. Each island is covered underneath a thatched roof and includes a circular half-table, cocktail-style seating for the four fans in the party and wait service.
The Lehigh Valley IronPigs are dedicated to providing family-friendly entertainment and are the only Minor League team to offer bubbles to fans entering the AT&T Plaza and balloons for all children exiting Coca-Cola Park.
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30 Nov 1944 — France
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Gene P. Daugherty (37616042), Staff Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company L, 142d Infantry Regiment, 36th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 30 November 1944. Staff Sergeant Daugherty's intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 36th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.
Headquarters, Seventh U.S. Army, General Orders No. 128 (1945)
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Lupus Research Institute Hails Results of CellCept® Trial in People with Lupus Kidney Disease
Persistence pays off as phase III study points to possible new treatment for this often deadly lupus complication
New York, NY — The Lupus Research Institute (LRI) and its National Coalition of state and local lupus organizations are very encouraged by trial results released by Vifor Pharma, Galencia Group, and Roche demonstrating that the drug CellCept® (mycophenolate mofetil) helps in maintaining remission of lupus nephritis (lupus kidney disease).
After being treated for up to three years, participants in the trial taking CellCept® were able to stave off "treatment failure" for a significantly longer time than those on the "standard of care" drug, azathioprine (Imuran®). Treatment failure was defined as relapse of lupus nephritis, serious renal damage, or death.
"This is a significant finding in lupus research," said LRI President Margaret G. Dowd. "As the organization uniquely dedicated to funding bold approaches to novel research in lupus, the Lupus Research Institute commends the companies for their commitment and perseverance in pursuing this promising therapy, and also thanks the hundreds of people with lupus who enrolled and took part in this important trial."
Approximately 1 in 3 people with lupus develop kidney disease, and even after successful treatment the complication can still relapse.
Results Spell Hope: A Potential New Option for Staving Off Lupus Kidney Disease
In the trial, known as the Aspreva Lupus Maintenance Study (ALMS), 227 patients with lupus kidney disease who had been successfully induced into remission with either Cytoxan® (cyclophosphamide) or CellCept® received either CellCept® or azathioprine to maintain that remission. Patients were treated for up to three years.
The topline primary endpoint results for the trial indicate that CellCept® was highly statistically significantly superior to azathioprine in delaying the time to treatment failure.
Vifor Pharma plans to present more extensive trial results at the 9th International Congress on Systemic Lupus Erythematosus in Vancouver, Canada, in late June. Because of the positive results, the companies are currently exploring the possibility of seeking FDA approval for CellCept® for use in the treatment of lupus nephritis.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) -- Ohio's unseasonable weather is bringing golfers and hikers out in greater numbers, attracting more visitors to zoos and allowing the operator of a Lake Erie ferry to offer winter trips for the first time in six years.
While temperatures climbed through the 50s this week, some were even ice skating in short sleeves and trading in their pants for shorts.
Matt Dulli, an assistant golf pro at The Golf Club at Yankee Trace in the Dayton suburb of Centerville, said 115 rounds were played on the course Tuesday amid balmy temperatures that reached 60 degrees.
"Over 100 players in the winter is extremely busy," he said.
"The first thing you hear out of people's mouths is, 'Can you believe we're playing golf in January?'"
The jet stream has been much farther north than usual and has kept cold air from coming south from Canada, a trend that's expected to extend into February, said meteorologist Mike Kurz at the National Weather Service in Wilmington.
From December through January, average temperatures in Columbus were the 10th highest on record. Meanwhile, if the winter were to end now, the season would rank third for the least amount of snow in Cincinnati, which has had just 1.6 inches so far, Kurz said.
"Indications at this time are that the overall trend for a mild winter with not so much snowfall looks to continue," he said.
Ohio is not unlike much of the U.S., where January was the third-least snowy on record -- going back to 1967 -- for the Lower 48, according to the Global Snow Lab at Rutgers University. Less than a fifth of the country outside of Alaska has snow on the ground. And, on Tuesday, all but a handful of states had temperatures in the 50s or higher.
In the heart of the snow belt, Holden Arboretum saw a 32 percent jump in December attendance and a 20 percent jump in January visits, said Director of Guest Relations Dave Desimone. Over the two months, about 4,200 people visited the site in Kirtland, outside Cleveland, that features gardens, woodlands and trails.
While die-hard hikers visit regardless of the weather, he said, this season has seen higher numbers of people likely trying to fight off cabin fever.
"A lot of people have that New Year's resolution to stay more active, and I would have to guess that a walk in the woods would be far superior than a lap around the mall," Desimone said.
Along Lake Erie near Toledo, a ferry service that carries visitors to islands was beginning winter-time routes Wednesday for the first time in six years.
The Miller Boat Line in Catawba plans to make four round trips to Put-In-Bay Island most days, as long as it's not too windy or icy. Such trips require a plane during most winters.
Dulli, at The Golf Club, said most people are "just ecstatic" that they can get out.
"I actually did have a couple people wear shorts. Most of them wore pants and a jacket," he said. "Nothing like you typically see in January, which is a knit cap and a big old coat."
Associated Press writer Doug Whiteman contributed to this report.


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Adam Marr wrote:maca02 wrote:Why not?I dunno, if they have very little carbon, do they register the same on the HRC scale?!?! I simply don't know.
X30CrMoNi1-5-1 - Also Cronidur 30. Stainless steel, used in aero-space industry. Henckel uses it in their limited edition knives. For a while I didn't think much of Cronidur 30 steel, even though I knew it had Nitrogen in it. Later, one of the German knife guys pointed out that the amount of Nitrogen in the alloy is quite high 0.40% and more. So, overall the steel should exhibit properties of high carbon steel. Good wear resistance and relatively good toughness too ... ...
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Another really interesting topic discussed at one of the Pregnancy and Parenting Network get togethers was development through play. Play is so important, not only is it fun it is a child's way to learn about the world about them. Play helps develop physical, cognitive, emotional and social skills. A lot of our discussion focused on using materials available in your home and the value of simple toys that encourage creativity. I promised to post a few craft recipes . I'd love to hear your thoughts on play and any recipes you'd like to share.
1/2 cup white glue
6 Tbsp. water
food colouring
1-4 tsp. Borax
1-4 Tbsp. water
Mix the glue, 6 tablespoons water and food colouring until it is dissolved. In a separate bowl, dissolve 1 teaspoon borax into 1 tablespoon water. Add to the glue solution. You will get a very thick clump of slime when the two mix. Pull the clump of slime out of the glue mixture and put it in a separate bowl.
Mix another batch of the borax solution and add to the remaining glue mixture. Repeat until all the glue mixture is used (about 3-4 times). With clean hands, knead the slime to mix. This will take about 10 minutes and is not very difficult as the slime easily separates between your fingers. If a looser, more slimy texture, is desired knead in a bit more water. The more water you add, the slimier it gets. The slime doesn't leave a residue and doesn't get stuck on anything.
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2 cups of flour 4 tbsps cream of tartar
1 cup salt 2 tbsps of cooking oil
food colouring 2 cups of water
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I'm sure I'm not the only one who thinks the best part of Thanksgiving is the sides. While I'm definitely a turkey lover (dark meat, please), it's that plateful of savory stuffing, mashed potatoes, greens in the form of beans or brussels sprouts and the sweet tang of cranberries or chutney that really gets me going. And as long as I'm confessing my love for sides, I'm not afraid to tell you that I'll make more than necessary so I have plenty to indulge in (and lots for leftovers). Maybe one year I'll even have an entire Thanksgiving feast just of side dishes. It could happen.
We've already headed into the kitchen to test and try some holiday sides and this spoonbread will definitely make the list for November 25th. This Southern dish is a relative of cornbread and a bit soufflé in nature, with a moist fluffy texture that pairs well with vegetables or holiday meats like ham, turkey or duck. It's easy to make, holds up well and it's also pretty adaptable. In my version I add chipotle pepper, which adds a smoky dimension that holds its own on the plate. Not to worry though — it's neither hot nor super spicy (but could be by increasing the amount of diced chipotle peppers). And if you want to top it with a pat of butter, or even a drizzle of melted butter, I certainly won't stop you.
Chipotle Sweet-Potato Spoon Bread
3 cups of milk
3/4 cup corn meal
1 teaspoon Kosher salt
1 1/2 cups mashed sweet potato
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup of butter, melted and cooled
1 cup flour
4 eggs, beaten
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 chipotle pepper, seeded and minced super fine
1 tablespoon adobo sauce, strained of seeds (add more if you want a smokier flavor!)
(You can find chipotles in adobo in cans at specialty and Latin markets)
- In a medium sauce pan heat the milk until just boiling. Whisk in the corn meal and salt, stirring quickly.
- Drop the heat to low and continue to whisk until thickened. Remove from heat, set aside and let cool, about 30 minutes.
- Heat oven to 350˚ degrees Fahrenheit and grease a 2-quart baking dish.
- In a mixer fitted with a paddle attachment combine the cornmeal mixture, mashed sweet potato and the brown sugar and beat on low speed until just combined.
- With mixer still on low, pour in the melted butter. Mix for 1 minute then turn off mixer and scrape down the bowl.
- After scraping add flour, baking powder, eggs, chile and adobo liquid to the bowl. Mix on medium speed for 2 minutes then pour the batter into the prepared 2-quart baking dish.
- Cook for about 1 hour and 20 minutes, until the spoonbread puffs up a bit and browns.
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Twice Baked Potatoes
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Queso Fundido
Fig and Blue Cheese Flatbread
Ice Cream Terrine with Sautéed Peaches
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Donny Leveston, an English teacher at Houston Community College, is under fire for allegedly referring to transgender people as "freaks" and "weirdos." The comments were made during an in-class student discussion of a paper written by the instructor entitled "Taboo: Incest and Homoeroticism." According to a transgender student in the class, Leveston closed the discussion by saying, "I don't care what those people do, as long as they keep it away from me."
The student emailed Leveston and explained that his comments made her feel unwelcome in his class. Leveston responded that "everyone is entitled to his or her own opinion" and that the student should respect his right to feel uncomfortable with transgender people "Everyone has the right to his or her own preference," wrote Leveston, "just do not go trying to push your views on me. Case closed."
Leveston didn't return calls seeking comment for this story.
Daniel Arguijo, chief communications officer for HCC, said the college is aware of the situation, and has reached out to both the student and Leveston to begin the process of addressing the allegations.
Lesa Spivey, director of public relations and media at HCC, said the school values diversity.
"We want all of our students and staff to feel comfortable in class," she said.
HCC's non-discrimination policy includes sexual orientation, but not gender identity and expression, but Spivey maintained that the inclusion of "sex" and "gender" in the policy covers the trans community.
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Developed by a veterinarian, this fountain prompts pets to drink more often, thereby reducing the risk of urinary tract infection and kidney disease. A continuously circulating stream of water falls from the spout and into the bowl, attracting dogs and cats with the sound of trickling water and enticing them to drink by triggering their instinctual preference for flowing water. The falling stream is naturally aerated with oxygen, ensuring a perpetually fresh drink for your pet. A pre-filter captures large particulates like pet hair, and a three-stage charcoal filter removes impurities responsible for unpleasant tastes and odors in water. A window in the reservoir allows you to easily determine when to add more water.


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A night of great music and warm revelry welcomed Massachusetts
Bar Association President Robert L. Holloway Jr. as more than 100
colleagues and friends gathered at the RegattaBar at the Charles
Hotel on Sept. 13 in Cambridge to celebrate the opening of the
2012-13 association year.
Following a jazz and blues infused set from a band of musicians
that included Holloway's friends, President-elect Douglas K. Sheff
offered a retrospective introduction of the MBA's newest president,
eliciting hearty laughter from the crowd.
Including photos from his time as a rugby player at Amherst
College, Sheff regaled the group with vignettes from Holloway's
life as a sportsman, musician, family man and lawyer.
"When Holmes and Brandeis started the MBA 101 years ago, they
wanted to create a diverse membership," Sheff said. "So it makes
sense that the president of our great organization should be
well-rounded, versatile and able to lead such a diverse
The MBA's membership and education programming will be the
central focus of Holloway's year, which he hopes will be a year of
coming together. "We're all in this profession together. We're all
in this society together," Holloway said. "That's what we're
committed to," he said of the officers and himself, "working
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The time we've all been anticipating for years has finally arrived; Osh has now experienced his first musth. Bull elephants, both African and Asian, go through a period of heightened sexual and aggressive activity, or musth. Similar to that of a rut in hoofstock species, this is a period when bull elephants more actively compete for, seek out, and guard estrous females. Musth was first described in African Elephants in 1976 by elephant expert Joyce Poole and is characterized physically by stinky temporal
drainage and swollen temporal glands, urine dribbling from the sheath, along with several specific distinct displays of behavior as well as heightened aggression toward other bulls. When a young bull goes into his first musth it generally only lasts for a few days or weeks as they come in and out of it. Bulls typically go into their first musth from the years of 18-25. At 18 years, standing at 10 feet 3 inches tall, and weighing in at 11,300 lbs, Osh seems to be experiencing similar patterns to that of the wild. Although catching the eye of the females will be much easier for him, since he won't have any competition. Older males with more experience can go into musth for up to several months, with the most successful breeding males in their forties. Females prefer musth males to non-musth males, although those not in musth may also breed successfully. About a week prior to being official we noticed an increased amount of temporal drainage from Osh's temporal glands. We continued to observe heavy temporal drainage with a specific musky odor, which was followed by a wet sheath and a small amount of urine dribbling. Throughout the next two weeks we continued to observe these physical changes, sometimes the urine dribbling heavier, completely wetting down the insides of Osh's legs. These are physical changes you can look for if you see him on exhibit. As of yet, we have not noted any dramatic behavioral changes which may change as time goes on. This is a very interesting time for the elephants as well as the keepers as we witness Osh go through a new chapter in his life.


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Xhosa fighting sticks are covered in sheep fat and left in the sun to strengthen.
One of the first skills that a five-year-old Nelson Mandela learnt as a herd boy was that of stick-fighting.
In his autobiography, Long Walk to Freedom, the great man says: 'I learned to stick-fight – essential knowledge to any rural African boy – and became adept at its various techniques, parrying blows, feinting in one direction and striking in another, breaking away from an opponent with quick footwork.'
Zim Gamakhulu, who lives in Qunu, the Eastern Cape village of Nelson Mandela's boyhood, will show you the stick-fighting scar on top of his head with a wry, proud smile.
'This is how a young boy gains the respect of the others,' he says. 'Many Xhosa men bear the scars of stick-fighting.'
Xhosa stick-fighting is something the youngsters all learn by first using dried corn stalks as weapons. One stick – held in the left hand – is long. This is the shield, used to parry blows. Knuckles are usually protected with a garment wound around the hand. The stick in the right hand, the shorter one, is the attacking stick.
'No boy is ever found without his sticks in the rural areas,' explains Zim. 'If he is, the elders will challenge him and even beat him, teaching him a lesson for going around with no protection. And as the youths grow up, tending their cattle, they will challenge other herd boys from other villages.'
Xhosa boys also hone their stick-fighting skills at initiation school, where they elect a champion. Their best fighter then challenges the other top stick-fighters from rival initiation schools.
The sport of stick-fighting has now been imported to the townships of South Africa. In what is commonly called 'Township Fight Club', bouts are organised in urban settlements like Khayelitsha and Langa outside Cape Town. Some wags also call it 'Xhosa kung fu'…
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Who to contact
Imonti Tours
Tel: +27 (83)487 8975
Email: email@example.com
Lesedi African Lodge & Cultural Village
Tel: +27 (0) 12 205 1394
Email: mailto:firstname.lastname@example.com
How to get here
Eastern Cape: unless you're lucky enough to find a random stick-fighting bout, the best way to view this sport is by arrangement through a guide and in a particular village. At Lesedi African Lodge & Cultural Village in Gauteng stick-fighting is part of team-building. Check with the lodge for directions.
Best time to visit
Stick-fighting is most common at the end of the year, when many are home for the holidays and a festive atmosphere reigns. Otherwise, there's always a pick-up fight happening somewhere.
Around the area
The Eastern Cape comes alive at Christmas time, so consult the official Eastern Cape Tourism Authority website for activities up and down the coast, and towards the hinterland.
Tours to do
Imonti Tours − and others − will present you with a lot of choices: city tours, cultural tours, good food tours, historic tours and nature tours.
Lesedi African Lodge and Cultural Village at Broederstroom, north of Johannesburg, offers team building exercises which include spear throwing, tribal dance, drumming − and stick-fighting.
Get around
The rural areas of the Eastern Cape are criss-crossed with tertiary roads that only a seasoned guide will know. Don't try to venture forth on your own to find a stick-fighing competition − you're bound to lose your way.
What will it cost
It could be part of your cultural village fee which normally costs in the region of R450 per person, or you could leave a tip of approx R50 for each fighter.
Length of stay
The bouts are short − approx five minutes each.
What to pack
Sunscreen, notebook, water and some spare pens for the children of the village.
Where to stay
If you're near East London, there is a wide range of accommodation available; otherwise, ask your guide if there are home stays available at your destination.
What to eat
Indulge yourself in Xhosa dishes: umnqusho (samp and beans), mfino (cabbage and spinach chopped fine and mixed with mealie porridge), steamed bread, fried dumplings, butternut mixed with pumpkin and lamb stew. You'll taste all of these at Ngxingxolo Village, for example, where bouts of stick-fighting are presented.
What's happening
In December, there are many cultural celebrations all through the Eastern Cape. Ask you guide about any happenings in the area you're about to visit.
Best buys
Xhosa crafts and artwork, especially from the Keiskamma Project in the little seaside village of Hamburg.


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Technical Innovation in the Regulated World: How to Do Something New in a World Full of Rules
Jarlath McEntee, Vice President of Engineering and Chief Technology Officer, Ocean Renewable Power Company
Friday, November 8, 2013, 3:30pm
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This seminar is part of the Jones Seminars on Science, Technology, and Society series.
ORPC's Cobscook Bay Tidal Energy Project is the first of its kind in the US and one of the few grid-connected marine hydrokinetic (MHK) projects in the world. The MHK industry is a technically challenging one, being developed in a highly regulated energy marketplace and within an environmental regulatory process largely unfamiliar with MHK technologies. How do we develop something which appears to be good – a new renewable energy technology – under rules written for the fossil fuel industry? We will look over the experiences of one such development project (ORPC's) and find out from a technical viewpoint what it takes for a company to make its way through the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission licensing process and install and operate an MHK project.
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Jarlath McEntee, ORPC's Vice President of Engineering and Chief Technology Officer, drives the development of the company's proprietary hydrokinetic energy technology. He earned his Bachelor of Science in engineering at University College in Dublin, Ireland in 1986 and his Master of Science at Dartmouth College in 1989. He comes to ORPC after spending more than 25 years in engineering and project management, having developed technical expertise in tidal power turbines, combined heat and power systems, Stirling engine and refrigeration systems, control system design and analysis, micro-mechanical structures, and marine engineering systems. Jarlath has taught courses in marine engineering at the Maine Maritime Academy, and holds multiple engineering-related patents. As ORPC's chief technology engineer, he has also submitted numerous patents on behalf of ORPC. He is a registered Professional Engineer in the state of Maine.


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Professor Varat was schooled in Philadelphia and spent a two-year stint in the U.S. Army between his second and third years of law school in a variety of less-than-desirable locations. Thereafter, he clerked for Judge Walter Mansfield of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit and Justice Byron White of the U.S. Supreme Court. He then practiced as a litigator for two years with O'Melveny & Myers before joining the law faculty. Among his nonacademic interests is long-distance running.


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For once the tables were turned on Monday at Sparsholt when the young Saints were forced to stand aside and watch as Bashley celebrated their winning the Conference Youth Alliance South West Division.
Needing just a point to take the title from the Bath Saints side Bashley were rarely troubled as their much older and stronger squad were 3-0 up at the break.
Neil Benson's side looked weary after a tortuous last few weeks and there was little chance for them to show the football which has brought a clutch of trophies this winter.
Dylan Knight struck twice in the first 15 minutes before Jack Hoey clinched the deal just before the break.
Sparsholt enjoyed a good spell after the restart with Ed Chappe testing Geroge Wheeler but Bashley regrouped and twice Josh Helm was forced to bravely go down at the feet of Knight.
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Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise moves forward with new experiential program emphasizing technology and investment to combat climate change
The Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management's Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise at Cornell University announced the launch of a green revolving fund (GRF) to enhance energy conservation efforts in campus buildings. The GRF becomes part of a program that will help students gain experience leveraging technology and investment to combat climate change.
The launch of GRF stems from work by Energy Corps, a campus-wide student organization established in 2012 that has been dedicated to improving energy efficiency at Cornell. The fund will provide low interest loans to colleges and departments across campus for investments in energy efficiency technology upgrades that yield significant financial returns.
"Energy Corps has done an amazing job catalyzing support for a GRF here at Cornell," said Mark Milstein, director of the center. "By launching this program, we have the opportunity to provide students a unique educational opportunity that will have tremendous impact on campus and around the world."
To date, Energy Corps efforts completed numerous projects across campus with estimated savings of more than $200,000 over the next 7 years.
"Without the encouragement and support of a university dedicated to student learning and environmental sustainability, the GRF would simply not be happening," said Jacob Reisch ('15), Founder of Energy Corps. "We are excited to help launch a fund that offers educational and leadership opportunities to students, saves the university hundreds of thousands of dollars, and helps the university achieve its 2050 carbon neutrality goal."
John Alexander ('74, '76) provided the first gift of $100,000 to enable the establishment of the GRF. "I love that this is valuable to students and the university," said Alexander. "It exemplifies an approach to an important business opportunity that is sustainable - it won't run out of money by its very design as a revolving fund."
Milstein and Kyu Whang, vice president of facilities agreed that establishing the GRF and embedding it into academic programs at the university would have the potential for the biggest impact across campus, not only for energy conservation and financial savings, but also from an educational perspective.
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The traffic was so bad, and so chaotically handled, that everyone had a story. Mine: Stuck for more than an hour near the Mall one night and late for an appointment, I jumped out of a car and hailed an open-air bicycle with a backseat. The driver threw a blanket on me and began to pump the peddles. "What is this called?" I shouted as we raced around limos and town cars. I expected some politically correct name like Energy Saving Mobile Apparatus. He looked back at me quizzically. "A rickshaw!" We got there on time, 15 blocks in four minutes, and like a happy capitalist, the driver, gauging the moment, the need and the competition, opened bidding at $25. I was grateful to pay.
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