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The Faculty of Electrical Engineering was founded in 1953 as one of the basic faculties of the Railway College in Prague, which was moved as the University of Transport to Žilina at the beginning of the 60's. In Žilina, the Faculty of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering was created. New age for the Faculty of Electrical Engineering began in 1992 when the Faculty of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering was split and Faculty of Electrical Engineering was re-established again as a separate Faculty. The departments representing the basis of the Faculty exist for several decades. Their activities continuously created the main trend of the development of the Faculty both in scientific research and pedagogical area. Before re-establishment original activities of these departments were oriented mainly to technical aspects of classical transport. The fields, strongly supported by information and communication technologies, increased later.
Science and technology development typical for a recent period has caused changes in traditional activities. It concerns especially areas of information and communication systems, networks and services, development of power semiconductive systems and modern control of electrical networks. Study of interdisciplinary branches is also increasing, namely Mechatronics and Biomedical engineering.
Telecommunications, which have been developed separately at its own department since 1966 are oriented into areas of systems, networks and signals, mainly to audio and video digital signal processing as a support for development of multimedia technologies. System theory for telecommunication systems and networks based on IP and NGN networks and their applications are in the main focus of research and educational activities at this Department, too. In the past and recent years new fields of optoelectronics, optical digital switching and transmission systems were developed. The main priority appears to be in the broadband networks and services in general. In the field of radio communication there are the broadband, terrestrial, satellite and mobile networks.
In the field of control and information systems, the activities are mainly focused into problems of increasing safety and efficiency of transmitting information within automation systems of transport control and modernisation of safety facilities. Fields of safety and reliable transmission and processing of information are in spotlight of activities. Strong attention is given to intelligent transport systems and services.
In the field of electrical and power engineering, the most important seems to be task considered on modern traction drives for all kinds of transport, then problem of system and modern methods for their control, supplying electrical traction equipment with emphasis on their back influences on electrical power systems. A special attention is given to the electronically commuted electrical machines, electrical machines with permanent magnets, as well as to the properties of non sinusoidal supplied electric machines. In the field of electroenergy the main focus is on control of electrical power system, transmission and distribution of electrical energy, new renewable alternative energy sources, and electro-energetic feed of railways. Special attention is given into utilisation of different ICT and control systems for more efficient production and using of electrical energy mainly in environment of alternative energy resources.
In the area of physics the main emphasis is laid on experimental control of fundamental measurement of physical parameters, study of relevant physical phenomenon and methods of interpretation of experiments. Scientific work is oriented into study properties of condensed matters by acoustic and optical methods. Acousto-optic and acousto-electrical phenomena, critical phenomena and phenomena at interfaces take much attention, too. Study of wave fields and study in the field of elementary particles is developed in parallel.
In the field of theoretical and applied electrical engineering, except teaching of theoretical electrotechnics and electric measurement, the scientific and technical activities are oriented mainly into optimisation of diagnostic systems in transport and diagnostics of electric traction machines. From the viewpoint of newest trends, activities are targeted on solving problems of electromagnetic compatibility in broad frequency area.
Automation is deeply connected with mechatronics in different areas.
Permanently developed activity at the Faculty for more than 15 years is Biomedical Engineering realized in cooperation with the Jessenius Faculty of Medicine, Comenius University in Martin. In this field more departments established direct collaboration with departments at the Jessenius Faculty of Medicine. Main topics can be found in audio and video processing of medical signals applied in new methods of treatments, which are developed in close collaboration with professors and other experts in medicine.
In the field of electronics and electrotechnology, the activities are oriented into monitoring of quality and reliability of electronic components, materials and systems, control of quality and reliability according to IEC standards, application of programmable logical arrays, study reconfiguring circuits to computers, as well as diagnostic and analysis of failures and destructive analysis.
At the Institute of Aurel Stodola in Liptovský Mikuláš, the scientific work in mathematics is oriented into non-communicative theory of probability and real functions, in physics the work is oriented into diagnostics of physical properties of thin films and the modelling and numerical and stochastic evolutionary analysis of physical processes and optical devices and systems for optical communication. Solar concentration sources and impulse changers DC/AD in renewable energy resources are in the scope of the research, too.


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Tulip flowers have a natural arching form and are shown off to best advantage when this tendency is highlighted in flower arrangements. The bright color and their architectural form make them ideal for use on their own without other flowers or filler greens. However, they look equally good when combined with complementary colored and textured blooms. Tulips are versatile flowers that can be arranged to give a crisp and modern feel or for a lush and old-world mood.
Cut and condition the tulips immediately when you get them home. Recut the stems while holding them under water, removing at least 1/2 inch of stem. Pull off the lower leaves that will fall below the water line and rinse away any sand on the stem caught in the leaf seams.
Fill a clean vase halfway up with cool water and dissolve a packet of commercial floral preservative in the water, swishing it around with your hand to mix. Alternatively, make your own floral preservative by adding 1 tsp. of sugar and 2 drops of household chlorine bleach to the vase water and swishing to dissolve and combine. Place the prepared tulips directly into a vase filled with the treated water. Store the tulips in a cool location away from sunlight and heater vents to preserve the peak bloom if not arranging them immediately.
Select a container or vase for your arrangement that is appropriate for the number of tulips you have and arrangement's location. If using a low container with a wide opening, use floral foam or a frog to anchor and support the tulip stems.
Fill your vase 1/3 to 1/2 with treated water. Soak the floral foam in the same solution until saturated and place into the shallow container, cutting pieces as needed to snug and anchor the blocks into place.
Cut the tulip stems to the desired length and begin placing them into the vase, foam or frog one at a time or groups of three flowers at a time to form the basic structure of the arrangement.
Fill in with greens or other flowers as desired to bulk out the arrangement or simply use all tulips. Review the arrangement from all angles and adjust individual blooms as needed to arrive at the most pleasing and polished presentation.
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Combat makes three easy to use and effective products that efficiently eliminate cockroaches and ants. All three of these products attract insect pests with food laced with two types of insecticide.
Combat gel is sold in a syringe which is used to easily apply the product into cracks and crevices around sewer pipes, utility lines, and other places where insects enter the home. Baits are small plastic stations that are placed around kitchens and bathrooms. Bait strips have an adhesive backing so they can be stuck to cabinet sides and other discreet locations around the home. Combat products attract insect pests with food laced with two types of insecticide. One insecticide Combat uses is fipronil - which disrupts the insect's central nervous system, causing death within hours.
Fipronil is one of the fastest-acting ingredients available on the consumer market. It is best used when there are major infestations. Fipronil has a high secondary kill rate, meaning that the insects take the bait back to their colonies where it kills workers, larvae and, with ants, the queen. Another insecticide Combat employs is hydramethylnon, a slow-acting stomach poison. This insecticide is most effective for eliminating the source of an ant or roach infestation.
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Introduction to the discipline of health informatics, including history, basic knowledge of health informatics, data management, vocabularies, standards, and tools as applied in the support of health care delivery. The course presents the concepts and practices of the health informatics field, including the integration of computers with medicine; acquisition, storage, and use of medical data; essential concepts of medical computing; system design and standards for health informatics; ethics in health informatics; and relevant technology assessment. (Formerly HIT310) Fall Only.
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SANTIAGO – Chilean president Michelle Bachelet and her Bolivian counterpart Evo Morales are likely to discuss access to natural gas in a first official meeting between two south American neighbors on July 25 in Lima.
It will be the first meeting between the two countries since 2013, when negotiations on a joint 13-point plan aimed at normalizing relations stalled over a border dispute.
The plan may explore options for Bolivia to use Chilean ports to export its natural gas to other markets, including to Chile.
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The biggest issues facing the Huskies football team in the fall are all on the offensive side of the ball and include, in random order: learning Paul Pasqualoni's new scheme, naming a quarterback, finding big-play threats at wide receiver and adding depth at running back.
Defensively, UConn is in great shape and that unit's performance early in the season, while the offense figures things out, could be critical to the Huskies' success in 2011.
Also important -- to paraphrase Hank Stram -- matriculating the ball down the field. And that brings us back to the offense. It all starts with the quarterback, and Pasqualoni acknowledged early on that the position wouldn't likely be settled until the fall. Of course, until the season starts, we're just speculating but it's May -- what else are we going to do?
Which seems like the perfect time to mention Brian Bennett, ESPN.com's Big East blogger, and his recent post on two UConn players most likely to breakout in 2011. He defines breakout as "players who haven't seen the field yet but showed they could be major contributors in 2011; players who have gotten some time but could move into much bigger roles this season; and players who have started but could blossom into stars."
Lucky for the Huskies, both players are underclassmen, and more importantly, play on the offensive.
Lyle McCombs, RB, RFr: McCombs missed about half of spring practice as he served a suspension for an offseason marijuana arrest. When he got back, he showed some of the speed and shiftiness that had people excited about his potential. D.J. Shoemate exited the spring leading the competition for the starting running back spot, but McCombs could overtake him this fall.
Kevin Friend, OG, Jr.: UConn didn't have a lot of breakout spring players, owing to the fact that the defense is loaded with veterans and the offense is still searching for a quarterback and consistent play from its receivers. So my second nomination goes to Friend, a guy who played and started two games at tackle last year. In the spring, he moved over to guard to take over former All-Big East performer Zach Hurd's position. He should help keep the Huskies strong O-line tradition going.
Shoemate, the USC transfer, is atop the depth chart at running back, but that doesn't mean much. Injuries, scheme and situation all dictate playing time, and at the running back position it's not uncommon for several players to get carries. McCombs, coming off the offseason suspension for marijuana possession, sounded like he had learned from the experience earlier this spring.
I wasn't allowed in the building. I wasn't allowed to eat or work out with the team. I wasn't allowed to practice," he said last month. "I'm just thankful for another chance. … There are certain things as a college athlete you can't do and I was trying to do it. I was basically throwing away free money so I'm just happy for the second chance to be back here and just do what I was born to do, and that's play football."
Friend has seen limit action in his career, but he's replacing Hurd, an important cog in UConn's offensive line. He will be tasked with protecting whoever wins the quarterback job, and opening holes for Shoemate, McCombs and company.
More generally, the Huskies' 2011 schedule is back-loaded with Big East opponents, meaning that the first month or so should allow the team -- both offense and defense -- to get comfortable. The Hartford Courant's Desmond Connor notes that UConn's "benchmark" game of the year -- the contest that best exemplifies what type of team they are -- will be the conference opener against West Virginia on October 8.
"It's the sixth game of the season and the Huskies should be 5-0, 4-1 at worst. They'll then host University of South Florida and travel to Pitt. A win in Morgantown? Imagine the kind of momentum the Huskies would have (for) the remainder of the season…"
Connor also points out that UConn has never won in Morgantown, so history and probability are against them.
But that match-up is five months away; no need to lose sleep over it. Between now and the start of the season the Huskies have plenty to do, and hopefully Bennett is onto something: McCombs and Friend will have a lot to do with UConn's success in 2011.


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CRC CARE exceeds expectations to contribute $2.7 billion of direct economic impact to Australia
Background: The Cooperative Research Centre for the Contamination Assessment and Remediation of the Environment (CRC CARE) is a partnership of organisations dedicated to developing new ways of dealing with and preventing contamination of soil, water and air. In 2015, CRC CARE required an updated impact assessment, along with other deliverables, for their 4th year review by the Australian Government. CIS was engaged to develop the updated impact assessment, having previously been used to develop the original impact assessment as part of CRC CARE's successful 2010 CRC grant application.
Approach: The impact assessment was updated based on extensive consultation with end-users and on conservative estimates. Consultation with nineteen end users from mining, defence and petroleum; including government, regulators, SME technology organisations and numerous researchers, ensured comprehensive coverage of over thirty projects. End-users had an active role in the development, testing, refinement and quantification of impacts and the basis for their quantification. Assumptions were often drawn from demonstrated impacts evident at end-user pilot projects. The assessments were captured in an updated impact tool and supporting documentation, in accordance with CRC CARE's and the Government's requirements.
Results: CIS delivered an updated quantitative and qualitative impact assessment that included actual impacts and future predicted impacts. This, along with other material, was delivered and presented to the Review Panel who reported that CRC CARE has "a well established end-user focus in the conduct and design of its research", adding, "CRC CARE is highly regarded as a source of expertise by end-users including government and practitioners. The CRC is uniquely positioned in terms of both trust and expertise to bring industry, regulators and consultants together. The Panel is satisfied that the CRC is performing to a high standard".
Further information on CRC CARE impact assessment visit: http://www.crccare.com/files/dmfile/CRCCARE_AnnualReport_2014-15.pdf and http://www.crccare.com/publications/crc-care-s-impact-tool
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So I am a map person, and I have noticed something very odd that happens on the escarpment when looking at it on computer maps....there seems to be a vortex, or some gravity well that sucks everything into it. The elevations drop, the contour lines stack up, the pixels fuse together. Don't know what I'm talking about?
Open up my garmin mapsource, and from the birds eye view the topo takes a turn for the worse
The lake with the big purple section around it is North-South lake.
So I zoom in on this cluster to see what's going on
It looks like there is just a sudden drop in elevation down thousands of feet in what should be the edge of the escarpment. I've hiked there and don't know of any pit of death.
So I say OK maybe it's just my mapsource data is wrong or corrupted. let me check it out on Google.
SO I open up google maps, turn on the terrain settings and look for north-south lake.
What is that?????
You're not allowed to zoom in very far with the terrain feature turned on. So I went to satellite view and zoomed in:
So I said "no way!" The Google maps is only a 2d orthoimage. The Google Earth offers a 3 dimensional view. So I zoomed in on it in Google Earth
Here are two screenshots of it. If you can cross your eyes so the images overlap you can see the depth of the black hole. (or just download Google Earth and look at it yourself)
So I said OK this has gotta be a google screw up. Since I am in this handy dandy map class where we make maps I decided to see what the USGS has to say about things. I download the USGS 24,000 Digital Elevation Models (DEMs) from the CUGIR database for most of the catskills. I loaded up DEM (w46elu.dem) from the website into my GIS program and took a look at the escarpment.
Here it is (i threw in a layer from the national hydrology database for N/S lake for reference) It's color coded from lowest->highest blue->red
So cause it's a digital elevation model I can look at any pixel which are 20m squares and get an elevation. Here are two pixels I looked at (where the arrow is pointing)
The "pixel value" if you can see that number is avg elevation of that 20m pixel. Those elevations are in meters. So it goes from 740meters (~2425 ft) down to 109meters (~357 ft.)
So there is something terribly wrong if the USGS even has it wrong. It's not just google....
If anyone has watched the twilight zone this is it. What happened to the Escarpment? Is there a tear in space and time? Is it 2012????? Is this a black hole sucking the planet through the Escarpment?


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Irvine Valley's women's basketball team won its sixth game in a row, beating Cerritos, 71-63, to start the Coast Christmas Classic at Orange Coast on Monday.
The Lasers improved their record to 6-1 overall and moved into the semifinals of the event on Tuesday.
Irvine Valley was down by six points midway through the first quarter, but came charging back to take a 21-17 lead by the end of the period.
Irvine Valley increased its lead in the second quarter and took a 34-28 advantage into halftime.
And IVC led by as many as 13 points midway through the third quarter before holding on for the eight-point victory.
Irvine Valley shot 40.3 percent (25 of 62) as a team from the floor and helped hold Cerritos to just 34.3 percent (23 of 67).
The Lasers out-rebounded Cerritos, 54-32, in the contest and out-scored the Falcons, 36-20, in the paint.
IVC was paced by freshman center Zoe Stachowski, who finished with 18 points and 14 rebounds. She had eight of those rebounds on the offensive end.
Sophomore forward Ryane Bradbury added 15 points, nine rebounds and two steals and freshman guards Megan Herrera and Anai Washington each finished with 12 points for the Lasers. Washington also contributed six rebounds and three assists, while Herrera had five rebounds and four assists.
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you poor thing... not being able to take the time off that you want. but so exciting to be so busy, at the same time! hope you are recovering well and feeling great!!! good to hear from you!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 13, 2011 at 1:45 PM
Hi Lindsay, congratulations again! You look awesome, you can even see your stomach muscles. I'm 5 weeks out and am really looking forward to doing your workouts again - also had a c-section. So, I have another question about the 'frump/mommy apron' after the c-section. I seriously cannot see one on you now or in any of your previous pics from Taylor and Rylan. Mine is right over my scar and is about an inch or more out from my scar. It truly looks like it will never go away without surgery. Do you think it will? If the Fascia was cut, will it 'reattach' to the flabby skin? I know you pointed yours out but I couldn't see it. Mine is very noticable (and I did gain just the 33 lb during the pregnancy). Thanks Lindsay, and you sound like you have it all together. I'm still trying to juggle 23 month old and 5 week old :)ReplyDelete
I have a question about pregnancy weight gain. I know you talk a little about it in your videos. So, I had a baby about 15 months ago, and never lost the weight, which I am not happy about at all, but now I am pregnant with baby #2. So I was wondering if during this pregnancy I can only gain around 11-15 lbs total? And if this is ok, how should I eat since I get super sick during pregnancy and need to eat all the time? And also, can I exercise while pregnancy? And if so, what exercises can I do?ReplyDelete
Thank you so much for what you do. I love learning from you.
I really hope you have time to read this and respond. That would mean a lot.
Anonymous, you caught me on a good day! I so don't have it all together. I was really blessed with an easy baby this time and a ton of help.ReplyDelete
I have the same lump you have, but silly me took my pictures with a white suit and white background so its hard to see. I call it my double bump:)
It will always be there, but I promise it will minimize in size. The fatty tissue damage will heal as well as the fascia. But there will always be scar tissue. In my last 2 c-sections I always noticed a huge difference around 3-4 months. If I took my fingers I could "roll" the scar tissue between them. I hope this helps!
Lindsey, you have some great questions! And I think you should ask your doctor about the weight gain issue - he/she knows your health history as well as what weight you began the pregnancy. I'd say if you began this pregnancy a little overweight you may be ok with gaining less, but again your doctor knows your history better than I do. Maybe you can take a copy of the IOM weight guidelines in with you (they are on the link I pasted below).ReplyDelete
And I feel ya on the sick thing. Eat whatever your body is craving BUT make sure you pair it with something nutritous. Like potato chips with a grilled cheese - this got me through 1st tri (and not a whole bag of potato chips). Do you feel like anything specific? or nothing at all? In the 1st tri you really don't need to add calories, moreseo in the 2nd and 3rd trimesters.
And you should be able to exercise during your pregnancy, as long as you have your doc's permission. There is some stuff you need to know first, i.e. if you have never exercised before. Check out this link and it will give you all the good stuff!
I have secific ?'s for you could you email me at tstolze at ma dot rr dot comReplyDelete
I just wanted to say again how much I'm loving this series! (I mentioned in another comment that I had baby #5 around the same day you had Harper, so it's especially relevant to me!) I also do some work from home and am having similar struggles to yours. :)ReplyDelete
Anyway, funny story: I did the MIF Boot Camp DVD yesterday around my kids for the first time, and they were really into it! They wanted to do it with me! Not only did I get my workout in, but then they were exhausted and all took great naps. It was *hilarious* to see all of us doing it together.
Anyway, thanks for all the great work!
- VanessaJuly 18, 2011 at 5:46 PM
You look incredible! I know I always say that - haha. I totally see that your tummy went down much faster this time around. I can't believe you look that awesome only 3 weeks out.ReplyDelete
I wanted to tell you that my husband bribed me, said if I did a weight lifting pgm with him he'd workout with me. So Figuring it was good motivation I agreed. Unfortunately, I don't think my eating was in check and I gained 4lbs but I'm more flabby than normal. I had a couple revelations and spotted that I'm not doing any cardio or intervals.. so today I popped in my good ole shed 5 fast and I'm kicking myself for ever stopping. Although I think I'm stronger muscle wise I'm so much weaker cardio/endurance wise... To think I ever got through that workout with "ease" is beyond me!!! Anyway, that's been added back in 3 times per week!!!
So thanks again! you're awesome and in all honestly, the only time I've ever seen results with my diet/exercise has been working out with you! So I've given myself another 3 month challenge and maybe by the end of it I'll email in my before/afters :)
maddysmomma, I'd love to hear your ?sReplyDelete
I am so behind in emails, but I promise I will get back to you. Email Jess at firstname.lastname@example.com and she will make sure I get your email and answer yoru questions!
Jennifer, #5, wow! You are my idol! There are several of us that had June babies...so make sure you keep me posted on your progress! And I am so taking note about the kids working out and taking great naps:)ReplyDelete
Vanessa, I am checking in on you! I know you can do it...be consistent. And email me a food journal if you need to!ReplyDelete


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I saw this movie. I thought it was just okay, but then I was never a watcher of the original show and it wasn't aimed at me. I did laugh at the jokes where they kept thinking something was going to blow up because of a something else hitting it.ReplyDelete
On a different topic, I finally saw The Decline of the American Empire and The Barbarian Invasions. I liked Decline and I thought Barbarian was very good indeed.Replies
Not a great movie but one that does what it is: comedy.Delete
The Decline is far better than The Barbarians. Glad you liked them!
I rented this movie and probably should have just waited until it was free on HBO but overall I thought it was a funny movie. I wasn't blown away by it but did get my share of laughs.ReplyDeleteReplies
Well resumed. I'm a sucker for good comedies that's why I liked it.Delete


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Green Energy As we continue to live our busy lives, we fail to notice the 'sleeping' computer on our desk, or the phone charger that's still on the outlet long after charging our power hungry smartphones or even the small power on light on our Dolby 7.1 Surround System that we have hooked up to our 60 inch TV's. When we buy appliances at our local electronics, energy consumption never makes a difference on our purchase. After all, we want the largest televisions, the most powerful smartphones,
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Energy works all in different ways, whether when you wake up with full boost of energy to go for a run or just turning on a light bulb. There are plenty of other things we need energy but most wasn't able without someone designing it or creating it. Which is why we have energy workers, these people day by day find source full ways to supply us with energy. They every year come up with ways to help save energy but still be the same amount you did the year before. Life wouldn't be the same without
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Running Head: GREEN COMPUTING Green Computing: Because it Makes Sense Green Computing: Because it Makes Sense Ideally, in a world that is perfect as seen from an environmental and economical standpoint, the two domains comprised of computing and green industry would be one and the same. This, however, is not a perfect world or a world in which those two domains have completely collided to the point of being completely intertwined. Although there have been great advances in the last few
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They believe that it is a smart business practice to be environmentally friendly, they have reduced their operating costs and increased their shareholder value by going green by practicing water and energy efficiency. The goal of energy conservation has been a goal for the company; they have set this goal to reduce their energy and water consumption by 25% by 2015. They have already showed progress toward this goal, in 2012 they used 6.36KWH, which is a 65% decrease from 2008. They have also reduced
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Green Hotels Many hotels are changing their ways and going green. They are trying to be environmentally safe and also to use less energy. This requires a balance between providing guests the experience they want and expect and incorporating ways to be green in hotel operations and practices. Hotels are not major polluters but they do consume a significant amount of resources. Although the LEED platform and certifications were designed for commercial and institutional projects and not for hotels
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Green Computing Abstract Green is the burning topic these days. In this paper, we present a brief overview of Green Computing. Green computing refers to supporting business critical computing needs with least possible amount of power or sustainable computing. This is a new paradigm of designing the computer system which considers not only the processing performance but also the energy efficiency. In the past, the sole focus was on IT equipments, processing power and associated equipment
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Green Computing Jeffrey Kraus Kennesaw State University Abstract This paper will define what green computing is as well as the history. There will be information on how this currently impacts our daily lives and will affect us in the future. The following composition will explore the different types of Green Computing. Suggestions will be made of how to improve our computer usage in future to make this a better world at present and in the future. Finally, this work will examine
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Research Paper: Green Energy Works Cited: Yves Sciama, "Science and life" monthly French magazine, #: 1086 of Mars 2008, article: "Solar, we can finally believe it" and "Black file of the Green Energy". "Energy Quest" education website of the California Energy Commission, (v. 4.0) debuted February, 2009, subject: "Energy Story", Chap. 10,15 and 16. J.L. Gamband, E-book: "Last Call to Save Planet Earth: Solar Energy", 7 reasons why to choose solar Energy, Chap. 2: "Alternative energy". Introduction
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Potential Energy and Conservation gy of Energy Chap.7 位能與能量守恆 8-2 Work and Potential Energy (功與位能) 8-3 Path Independence of Conservative Forces (保守力與 83 路徑無關) 8-4 Determining Potential Energy Values (決定位能值) 84 8-5 Conservation of Mechanical Energy (力學能守恆) 8-6 Reading a Potential Energy Curve (解讀位能曲線) 86 8-7 Work Done on a System by an External Force (外力對 系統作功) ) 8-8 Conservation of Energy (能量守恆) 8-2 Work and Potential Energy (功與位能) The tomato (番茄) is thrown upwards with initial
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Green Energy is Blooming. Authors: Tarnowski, Joseph Source: Progressive Grocer. Apr2010, Vol. 89 Issue 3, p106-108. 2p. 2 Color Photographs. Document Type: Article Subject Terms: *TECHNOLOGICAL innovations *RENEWABLE energy sources *ELECTRIC power production SOLID oxide fuel cells Company/Entity: BLOOM Energy Corp. NAICS/Industry Codes: 221112 Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation Abstract: The article reveals that Bloom Energy Corp. launched the Bloom Energy Server, a patented solid oxide fuel
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low-impact method of generating green electricity. Ocean energy is a predictable and abundant source of energy, which has been estimated as able to supply approximately ten per cent of the world's electricity, needs. But many wave energy systems act in opposition to their environment and must withstand extreme conditions, making them expensive to manufacture and prone to damage. Dr Finnigan says the design has three potential benefits over other ocean energy systems: lower cost, improved survivability
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Green Technology Steven Munch INF 103: Computer Literacy Instructor: Debra Austin August 23, 2013 Despite the very expensive cost to create green energy technology many people feel that the benefits surely outweigh the cost. Green Technology plays an epic part on our Earth's survivability due to the many benefits that renewable and sustainable green energy provide. As we begin explore the many factors involving the history, developments and recent advancements in green technology. Ensure to
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decade" saw the innovation of greener products and the necessity for green marketing (Leslie, Bock, Joseph, 2013). Green marketing refers to all efforts to produce and promote products that contain ecological and environmental harm minimization features. This essay discusses characteristics of the green consumer, green marketing myopia, greenwashing, guilt and the level of involvement and current examples. Identifying green market segments is challenging, as research is contradictory. Some studies
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Green Technology in Homes Thomas Stewart INF 103 Professor Debra Austin August 6, 2012 Every person on our planet has a responsibility to try and conserve as much of our natural resources as possible. The more we rely on manmade energy sources the more we push our planet into overdrive and eventually these resources will become extinct. There are hundreds of ways to use green technology but I will focus on 5 sources that I feel everyone can put into place fairly easily and right at home
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Chemical potential energy: stored energy. 4. Chemical energy: potential energy stored in chemical bonds or compounds 5. Displacement: vector quantity that measure change in distance, direction or position of an object. 6. Distance travelled: scalar quantity that measure how far and object has moved. 7. Efficiency: ratio of how useful work output to the total work input. 8. Elastic potential energy: energy stored in an object that has it shape changed by stretching. 9. Electrical energy: work done by
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of knowledge for practical purposes. The field of "green technology" encompasses a continuously evolving group of methods and materials, from techniques for generating energy to non-toxic cleaning products. The present expectation is that this field will bring innovation and changes in daily life of similar magnitude to the "information technology" explosion over the last two decades. In these early stages, it is impossible to predict what "green technology" may eventually encompass. The Keys to
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Going Green and the Building Industry The popularity of green living has increased significantly over the years. No industry has been impacted more by green initiatives than the building industry. "In 2010, a third of all new commercial construction was green, amounting to a $54 billion market for commercial green buildings" (Pentland, W.). With this discussion we will review how green initiatives have shaped and continue to shape the operations of the construction industry. "By 2015, green buildings
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industry you're in, you can integrate green chemistry into your operations, we want to create a race to the top, a race to innovation." - Paul Anastas, a quote about the need to produce processes that are environmentally friends Green chemistry is the research and engineering of products and processes to minimalize the use of and production of hazardous substances. Green chemistry seeks to reduce and prevent pollution at its source. The twelve principles of green chemistry were developed by Paul Anastas
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Potential Energy Roller Coaster Lab Report Madeline Ware p5 Nov. 20, 2013 Introduction: Starting with this lab we constructed a ramp or a 'roller coaster' that would be able to let our marble go from the top of the table, down to the floor. The purpose of this study was to be able to find the kinetic and potential energy of a marble going through a twisted ramp through finding weight, height, time, and velocity. The original question was asking to find ot the kinetic and potential energy of the
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friendly energy company. We shall specialize in alternative energy and cleaner ways to achieve our energy needs through solar, wind, hydroelectric, and geothermal energy. With the cost of fuel and profits of foreign oil it will be beneficial to have domestic energy, thus creating jobs and cutting back energy costs and less pollution. 2. The energy market is controlled by Oil Companies and other energy methods are uncommon on as large of a scale as our company. 3. Environ-G will be a clean energy company
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Green Technology Final Paper Frances Lowry INF103 Prof. Jaclyn Minor 3/19/2012 Green Technology, sustainability for future energy. We live in a world that's becoming more urbanized. There are more cars, factories, housing, etc. that requires energy. The current ways we generate
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Wind Energy; Providing New Energy and New Complaints The history of energy has an extensive timeline that goes back further than 700,000 B.C.E, to when humans first generated fire (Weart et al., 2011). As time would show, our fascination and subsequent need for energy became a massive industry across the globe. The demand for energy led us to look for alternative methods, and thus the use of coal, oil, natural gas, petroleum and nuclear energy in the 1950s. With our energy-consumed minds set on
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Megan Boswell Whenever you conserve energy you not only save money, you also reduce the demand of fossil fuels such as coal, oil, and natural gas. Less burning of fossil fuels also means lower emissions of CO2, the primary contributor to global warming, and other pollutants. Energy Conservation refers to reducing energy consumption through using less of an energy service. Energy conservation doesn't differ from efficient energy use, which refers to using less energy for a constant service. This means
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P6: TYPES OF ENERGY WHAT IS ENERGY? The ability to do work is known as energy. There are different types of energy: 1. Mechanical: Mechanical energy can either be kinetic energy or potential energy. E.g. A moving car possesses mechanical energy due to its motion (kinetic energy). This energy is then mainly converted to kinetic energy and some wasted as sound and heat energy. Mechanical energykinetic energysound and heat energy A drawn elastic band posse's mechanical energy due to its stretched
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Introduction 3 What is "Green IT"? 4 Areas where GREEN impact can be made by IT 5 Data center 5 Desktop PC energy use is manageable 6 Convergence 6 The shadow network 6 Different methodologies have been involved in Green IT 7 Why do we need it? 7 Greenhouse effect 8 Greenhouse gases 8 Global warming 8 Who are the contributors? 8 Approaches 9 Power management 10 E-Waste Management 10 Recycling 11 Consumer awareness efforts 11 Processing techniques 12 Benefits of recycling
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Overview: Going green is becoming increasingly attractive as a business strategy. With the increasing of pollution but the decreasing of natural resources, green industry practices not only benefit environment because of lower carbon footprint, but also create cost saving, support government policies, and increase profitability for the companies. Trends in consumption, government policy, and costs all point towards even more green industry business opportunities in the years ahead (Green Industry Analysis
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of Green Architecture Sometimes Architecture could be as small as the paper box; sometimes it could be as big as The Burj Khalifa Tower. But Green architecture is the practice of building homes which are environment friendly and also resource efficient throughout its life time. And more of that, it is a way of reacting to environmental issues, growing human population, destruction of natural resources and the loss of biodiversity. To be more specific, there are three factors, Recycle, Energy Saving
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Everything 2 Last Class 3 Today: Energy (Chapter 2) • Contrast the general properties of the different forms of energy. • Articulate the difference and relation between Energy, Power and Work. • Compare the concepts of Temperature with Heat. • Examine the implications of the laws of Thermodynamics in our lives. • Explore possible sources of energy for our society. 4 Energy • Doing anything requires energy • Everyday life "energy" = exuberance • Physics takes it more seriously:
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Rhetorical Analysis Green Energy Alternative energy, renewable energy, energy conservation, whatever the word may be; they all can be described with one word: green energy. So much is being done to conserve energy, like making electrical cars that will reduce gas emissions so that it won't clog up the Earth's ozone, and changing all light bulbs to fluorescent bulbs, and using nuclear power for energy or wind turbines for energy and also solar panels for energy. This topic is interesting because
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Green Construction INF 103 What would life be like if we no longer had the resources to supply us with food, water, and the necessary resources to sustain human life? What if our air was no longer breathable? What if our streets were filled with trash? If our behavior as a society doesn't change our habits this image can soon become a reality. Going green is necessary to preserve and sustain our required livable resources. In fact we have all gone green without a conscious effort. One
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Many people realize that purchasing a desktop computer can be a very scary experience. This advice will help you to abolish any fear and anxiety. Read on to find out how smart computer shoppers can get the machine they need.
Find people who want to give their desktop away. Many more people use tablets and laptops these days so they'll be getting rid of their desktops for cheaper prices. These computers are usually in fine shape, but before you buy, make sure.
Try performing a boot check if your desktop is sluggish. MS Config can be run from the start menu. Check out what is starting on boot. If there are programs listed that you don't use, set them so they don't automatically start. This will make the system run faster.
Inspect a computer's add-ons before you buy it. Many computers have the option to buy extra accessories. Really, only purchase the ones you most need. Do not purchase expensive add-ons for your desktop computer. Manufacturers typically jack the prices up.
When you are building your own PC, choose the products carefully. Certain processors are sometimes only compatible with some types of motherboards. Some RAM units will only be compatible with some motherboards. Make sure your pieces are cross compatible. This will save you a lot of time, money, and headaches when building your own desktop computer.
Take a measurement of size of the desktop and measure the space you will place it. Desktops vary in size. Some will be small, others will require a lot of space. Your location will determine what model you can set into the available space.
Get a computer that will be powerful enough to do the things you want it to do while also being affordable. Many people try to buy machines that are out of their price range with lots of extra features that they don't need or use. You can pay much less if you are careful about the components and features you choose.
The interior gets dusty and ought to be dusted at least once weekly to ensure the computer operates optimally. Unscrew the case to make it more efficient to dust with compressed air. This keeps your computer clean and allows the fan to work efficiently.
Those that don't know about computers find shopping for them difficult. Using the tips above can help make the shopping experience enjoyable. Nobody should put up with a slow, outdated computer.


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WASHINGTON — How many people have gotten home after a blindingly stressful day and realize they've forgotten some important event or errand?
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Rates of women who are opting for preventive mastectomies, such as Angeline Jolie, have increased by an estimated 50 percent in recent years, experts say. But many doctors are puzzled because the operation doesn't carry a 100 percent guarantee, it's major surgery -- and women have other options, from a once-a-day pill to careful monitoring.
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Well, now at least there's a scientific explanation for the oversight.
Stress makes you forgetful.
People going on stage or taking an exam or finding themselves in similarly tough situations already knew this, of course.
But a team of researchers has found how it happens, a discovery that they say could point the way to better treatments for such illnesses as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
Stressful situations in which the individual has no control were found to activate an enzyme in the brain called protein kinase C, which impairs the short-term memory and other functions in the prefrontal cortex, the executive-decision part of the brain, says Dr. Amy F. T. Arnsten of Yale Medical School.
The findings were reported Thursday in the journal Science.
The PKC enzyme is also active in bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, and Arnsten notes that a first psychotic episode can be precipitated by a stressful situation, such as going away to college for the first time or joining the military.
By affecting that part of the brain, the researchers say, PKC could be a factor in the distractibility, impulsiveness and impaired judgment that occurs in those illnesses.
The finding that uncontrolled stress activates PKC indicates a possible new direction for treatments — seeking drugs that inhibit PKC, Arnsten said in a telephone interview.
"These new findings may also help us understand the impulsivity and distractibility observed in children with lead poisoning," she said. "Very low levels of lead can activate PKC, and this may lead to impaired regulation of behavior."
The researchers used chemicals to induce stress in rats and monkeys because the stress levels are easily controlled, Arnsten said.
It was similar to humans exposed to loud noise or panicking before an exam, she said.
"It doesn't have to be traumatic, as long as you feel out of control," she said. "Control is the essential factor.... If you are confident, you don't have these problems."
PKC affects a part of the brain that allows abstract reasoning, using working memory that is constantly updated.
"This kind of memory, the ability to concentrate, seems to be impaired when exposed to mild stresses," she said.
Scientists think the effect evolved as a protective mechanism in the event of danger, she said.
"If you're in dangerous conditions it helps to be distractible, to hear every little sound in the woods and react rapidly, instinctually," she said. "It's like getting cut off on the highway. You don't want to be a slow, thoughtful creature.... You want to react and hit brakes."
The research was funded by the Public Health Service, the Stanley Foundation, National Institute of Mental Health, Stanley Medical Research Institute and the National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression.
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I am involved in several projects founded by ONR, DARPA, NSF, and DOT.
ONR - Development of Control-Aware Cyber Techniques for Attack-Resilient Industrial Control and Combat Systems
The primary goal of the project is to develop techniques for ensuring that industrial control and combat systems (ICCS) are resilient to cyber-physical attacks; that is, attacks that combine conventional cyber intrusions with interference to the physical environment of ICCS. The key to the technical approach is to exploit logical and physical redundancy that is already present in many ICCS, as well as the inertia inherent in the physical plants of large-scale ICCS. Secondary goals of the project, necessary to support the primary goal, are to gain fundamental understanding of cyber-physical attacks and the design space of defenses against such attacks, and to develop engineering principles of enhancing existing ICCS with the desired level of cyber- physical security.
This project aims to develop ground vehicle control systems that are resilient to a variety of external attacks. Our approach is to combine control-level and code-level techniques, resulting in an approach comprised of two main stages: control law design and control task synthesis. Control-level defenses address attacks on the environment of the controller, such as attacks on sensors, actuators, communication media (i.e., the network) and computational resources available to the controller. Code-level defenses, achieved through verified code generation of control task code, prevent injection of malicious code into the operation of the controller itself.
NSF - An Expedition in Computing for Compiling Functional Physical Machines
This project envisions a future where 3-D robotic systems can be produced and designed using 2-D desktop technology fabrication methods. If this feat is achieved, it would be possible for the average person to design, customize and print a specialized robot in a matter of hours. Currently, it takes years and many resources to produce, program and design a functioning robot. This new project would completely automate the process, from sketches on-demand, anywhere, and with the skill of a team of professional engineers, leading to potential transformations in advanced manufacturing. The project addresses broad classes of constructible cyber-physical systems: the development of tools for functional specification and automated co-design of the mechanical, electrical, computing, and software aspects of the device; the design of planning and control algorithms for the assembly of the device and for delivering the desired function of behavior, and tools for the analysis of these algorithms that take into account all the necessary resources, including actuators, sensors and data streams from the world; the methodology to generate device-specific and task-specific programming environments that provide safeguards for programs written by non-expert users to enable them to operate the machines safely; and the development of novel approaches to the automated production of new devices which may be based on the synthesis of programmable materials with customizable electrical or mechanical properties. This research is highly multidisciplinary, primarily leveraging the disciplines of computer science, electrical and mechanical engineering, materials and manufacturing science. This project will create a community of interest in this new research area, reach out to young people in grades K-12, engage the national and international community through professional society meetings and establish new interdisciplinary programs among the participating academic institutions.
U.S. DOT - University Transportation Center
The goal of this project is to research a wide range of transportation-related issues including: improving health and safety for all users of the transportation system, including bicycles, pedestrians and transit modes; reducing carbon emissions and other environmental impacts of transportation through a transition to zero-emission vehicles and fuels; and evaluating how increasingly autonomous vehicles affect driver behavior, safety and performance.
ROSLab is a high-level programming environment for robotic applications. It uses a front end user interface in which a user can drag and drop blocks and links and connect them to create ROS/C++ software architecture for robotic applications. The tool has been extended to support mechanical and electronics co-design. Version 1 of ROSLab for software code generation is available for download here


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Here are some Brand Marketing tips to get you noticed. With a clear brand strategy in place, it's now time to start get an audience. In the world of digital, we are constantly being bombarded with information from all directions. It's no longer enough to simply advertise your brand or product and expect the phones to start ringing. Marketing is more about engagement, creating loyal customers and brand advocates who will help you to promote your business.
Brand Marketing Tips
If you are wondering how you can make an impression and stand out from the crowd? Here are a few quick tips on marketing activities that will help you get noticed and make connections with your target market.
Share good content
Never underestimate the importance of creating good quality content. Written content should be informative, entertaining, original, factual, and it should always be grammatically correct. It is important to think about your brand's tone of voice and using this tone throughout your marketing. Sharing your expertise in a blog post to distribute via social media are great ways to get your content out there and to start communicating with potential customers.
Be human
As everything in our lives is becoming automated, don't let your brand be one of them. Social media should be social as the name suggests. The beauty of social media is that it allows for a two-way conversation, so try to engage in dialogue and make real connections with other humans!
Get visual
People love to see unique and personal content, think of when Mark Zuckerberg releases pictures from his personal life. Take pictures and make videos to let the world know you're up to and share it via social media. Get creative and start capturing some behind the scenes images and videos to share with your audience.
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Make video part of your content strategy and produce something that's entertaining, engaging and shareable. The content must evoke emotion to make a connection with your audience, that's what will encourage viewers to share it. One of the best viral videos of recent years has to be from the Dollar Shave Club.
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Create an impact with something out of the ordinary. Guerrilla marketing can be a low-cost unconventional way to grab the attention of the public in a more personal and memorable way. Clever or surprising tactics can be used to spread the word, especially if you capture events on film and share online.
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On June 25, 1950, eight divisions of the North Korean People's Army, equipped with Soviet tanks, mobile artillery and supporting aircraft, crossed the 38th parallel and invaded the Republic of Korea. On June 27, the United Nations (U.N.) Security Council proclaimed the North Korean attack a breach of world peace and requested member nations to assist the Republic of Korea.
On June 30, President Harry S. Truman ordered a naval blockade of the Korean coast and authorized the Commander in Chief Far East, General of the Army Douglas A. MacArthur, to send U.S. ground troops into Korea. On July 2, MacArthur recommended that a Marine Corps regimental combat team be deployed to the Far East. The Joint Chiefs of Staff approved his request the following day.
On July 7, the 1st Provisional Marine Brigade was activated at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif. The core of the ground element was the 5th Marines, while Marine Aircraft Group 33 made up the air element of the brigade. Just five days after its activation, the 1st Provisional Marine Brigade, with a strength of over 6,500, sailed from San Diego en route to Pusan, Korea.
The first elements of the brigade came ashore at Pusan on Aug. 2. The next day, the first Marine aviation mission against North Korea was flown from the USS Sicily (CVE-118) by gull-winged Corsairs of Marine Corps Fighter Squadron 214 (VMF-214) in a raid against North Korean installations. They were subsequently joined by Marine Fighter Squadron 323 (VMF-323), flying from the USS Badoeng Strait (CVE-116). The two squadrons harassed enemy positions and installations near the city of Seoul and close to both the 38th parallel and North Korean Army supply lines. The 1st Marine Division spearheaded the assault. The attacking force had to navigate a narrow channel with swift currents and horrendous tidal changes, while dodging islands and potential coastal defense battery sites. Final approval for the operation, code named CHROMITE, was not given until Sept. 8. (See separate Fact Sheet on Operation CHROMITE.)
The Landing at Inchon
On Sept. 15, the 1st Marine Division, under the command of Major General Oliver P. Smith, led the first major U.N. force strike in North Korean-occupied territory, with a surprise amphibious assault at Inchon. In five days of textbook-style campaigning, the division closed on the approaches of Seoul, the South Korean capital. In house-to-house fighting, the Marines wrested the city from its communist captors by Sept. 27. On Oct. 7, 1950, with North Korean forces in full retreat, the Inchon-Seoul campaign was formally declared closed.
Marines at the Chosin (Changjin) Reservoir
Chosin (Changjin) Reservoir Campaign.
After Chosin (Changjin)
During the first three months of 1951, the 1st Marine Division participated in several U.N. offensive operations, first against North Korean guerrillas and later participating in an advance through the mountains of east-central Korea. From late April to early July, the division took part in the U.N. defense against a Chinese communist spring offensive, in which U.N. forces faced nearly 500,000 enemy soldiers. The Chinese offensive ended in mid-May with heavy enemy losses.
The 1st Marine Division then participated in the U.S. Eighth Army drive northward past the eastern tip of the Hwachon Reservoir. By June 20, 1951, the division had taken its objective — a ridgeline overlooking a deep circular valley in the Korean mountains nicknamed the "Punchbowl." Truce negotiations soon began, and the U.N. forces settled down into a defensive line.
The winter of 1951–52 found the 1st Marine Division deployed along an 11-mile front just north of the Punchbowl. In mid-March, the division was reassigned from the X Corps' eastern position in Korea, to the I Corps area at the far western end of the U.N. line. On March 24, the division assumed responsibility for approximately 35 miles of the front, which overlooked Panmunjom and included the defense of the Pyongyang–Seoul corridor. The pace of the war now slowed, with small, localized actions replacing the earlier, large-scale offensives.
The relative quiet on the front was rudely shattered in late March 1953 when Chinese forces mounted a massive offensive across the U.N. front line that hit 1st Marine Division outposts in the right sector. On March 26, enemy forces attacked outposts "Reno," "Vegas" and "Carson" — the so-called Nevada Cities Campaign. All outposts were manned by the 5th Marines. In particularly bitter fighting, Outpost Reno fell to the enemy, but the stubborn 5th Marines maintained control of Vegas and Carson. Marine Corps casualties totaled more than 1,000, with communist losses at least twice as high.
During the first week of July, combat outposts Berlin and East Berlin in the 7th Marines right regimental sector came under attack during the Marines' relief of the U.S. Army 25th Infantry Division. The Marines did not concede any key terrain, and at 10 p.m. on July 27, 1953, the lengthy truce negotiated at Panmunjom finally went into effect, ending three years of fighting in Korea.
The price of liberty in human costs is always high, and the Korean War was no exception. Marine casualties totaled roughly 28,000; more than 4,200 Marines gave their lives in Korea. Forty-two Marines were awarded the Medal of Honor; 27 of these awards were posthumous. Additionally, 221 Navy Crosses and more than 1,500 Silver Stars were awarded to Marines.
Marine Corps Aviation
During the Korean War, units of the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing flew more than 118,000 sorties in support of U.N. forces. Almost 40,000 of these sorties were close-air support missions. Marine helicopter squadrons evacuated more than 10,000 wounded personnel and greatly increased the survival rate for wounded Marines.
In 1950, the Korean War saw the Marine Corps expand from 75,000 regulars to a peak strength of 261,000 Marines, most of whom were reservists. Complete mobilization of the organized ground Reserve had been accomplished in just 53 days, from July 20 to Sept. 11, 1950. Of the Marines participating in the Inchon invasion, 17 percent were reservists. By June 1951, the proportion of reservists in Marine Corps units in Korea had increased to nearly 50 percent, and during the war, 48 percent of all 1st Marine Aircraft Wing combat sorties were flown by Marine reservists. Between July 1950 and June 1953, about 122,000 reservists, both recruits and veterans, saw active duty with the Marine Corps.
Growth of the Marine Corps During the Korean War
The Marine Corps emerged from the Korean War with the highest sustained peacetime strength in its history. The suddenness of the war, and MacArthur's immediate request for Marines, had emphasized the importance of maintaining the Corps as a ready striking force. The fiscal end strengths of the Marine Corps during the Korean War and immediate post-Armistice period were as follows:
The war in Korea was costly. The total U.S. casualties during the war numbered approximately 140,000 killed, missing in action and wounded. Marine Corps casualties from August 1950 to July 1953, were as follows:
*Note: The total under "Dead" includes killed in action, died of wounds, captured and died, missing in action and presumed dead.
For additional information contact:
Marine Corps History and Museums Division
Building 58, Washington Navy Yard
1254 Charles Morris S.E.
Washington, D.C. 20374-5040
or http://www.marines.mil
choose History and Traditions.
The sources used are located in the Reference Section of the Marine Corps History and Museums Division.


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Monte Mansfield, actor, singer, dancer, artist, sculptor aka Edward J. Monaghan; a Rancho Mirage, Calif. resident since 1974. He was born December 8, 1929, an orphan, later adopted by James and Cleo Monaghan in 1933. At age five, he appeared on the Horn and Hardart's Children's Theatre, and went from there to "The Catholic Hour" and "Let's Pretend" in New York. From eight to thirteen he appeared in various roles on Broadway. At age 14 he played night clubs, lounges and stage shows. He returned to Broadway at 19 for another six years. In 1954, he came west and worked at MGM, Warners and Paramount. He made supper club appearances all over the world until 1980 when he retired. He was preceded in death by his foster parents; and his life partner of 46 years, Dr. Robert D. Murphy. Services will be held at 1:00 PM, Thursday, February 4, 2010 at the St. Louis Catholic Church in Cathedral City. Forest Lawn Cathedral City is in charge of arrangements. Published in The Desert Sun from February 3 to February 8, 2010
MANSFIELD, Monte (Edward J. Monaghan)
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British singer/songwriter Charli XCX has been unveiled as the face of Agent Provocateur's Christmas campaign, paying 'homage to country-western and the Deep South with a Rhinestone Rodeo'. The White Mercedes hitmaker commented 'Being a part of AP's Xmas campaign was iconic! Nothing says Christmas like naughty and nice with a dash of cowgirl. I love all these pieces so much and this whole shoot day was so wild... so fun, it was a pleasure to work with such a legendary brand'.
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American actress and model Lauren London stars in a new campaign for PUMA, Forever Stronger. The campaign features the Entourage star paying tribute to her late boyfriend, rapper Nipsey Hussle, who was shot dead in LA earlier this year, and London took to social media to share the campaign video, captioned 'Lauren London is proud to join forces with PUMA to support her in this next chapter of her trip. This piece was a creative vision Lauren wanted to bring to life to signify the continuation of her marathon alongside PUMA. Forever Stronger'.
Mei Kawajiri, better known on Instagram as @nailsbymei, is a Japanese manicurist whose quirky, over the top nail art has not only gone viral, gaining her over 200k followers on the platform, but has led her to working on the nails of celebrities including Bella Hadid, Ariana Grande and Adriana Lima and runway shows including Moschino, Marc Jacobs and Comme des Garçons. Now based in New York, Kawajiri's work, featuring intricate 3D creations, has taken her from working backstage to the red carpet, making her debut at this year's British Fashion Awards where she was included in the New Wave: Creatives list. With a client list and presence that continues to grow, Kawajiri's eccentric and elaborate designs look to remain a staple on celebrity hands and dominate 2020 beauty trends.
Australian fashion photographer Russell James has signed to Creative Artists Agency (CAA) where he's represented by Christian Carino. James, who's worked with models including Tyra Banks, Bella Hadid, Gisele Bündchen, Hailey Bieber, and Naomi Campbell, continues to be managed by Maloney Artist Management.
Jennifer Garner has been announced as an ambassador for beauty brand Virtue Labs, promoting the benefits of the company's hair care line. The 13 Going on 30 star said 'I'm looking forward to working alongside Adir and the entire Virtue Labs team - we've got to share the news about these incredible products and the inventive science and technology that sets them apart. Hair is important, people!'.
American rapper and singer Post Malone has collaborated with Crocs for a fourth time, releasing a new Duet Max Clog footwear collection. The Sunflower hitmaker commented 'This latest drop with Crocs is our best yet. I wanted to make a more tactical and chunky shoe, and they gave me all the tools to do just that'.
Jovan Adepo, a British-American actor who made his television debut in HBO series The Leftovers, is making headlines after playing the world's first black, gay superhero in Watchmen, one of 2019's most talked about television shows. In a surprise twist, Adepo's character Will Reeves was revealed as the identity behind Hooded Justice, a masked vigilante whose identity in the original 1980s comics was left unsolved. Starring opposite Regina King in the acclaimed HBO show, the 31 year old was unmasked in flashback episodes, and viewers were left surprised as it was revealed the superhero had to paint himself white beneath his costume in order to be socially acceptable as a crime fighter in a racially divided 1930s New York. His high profile casting in Watchmen comes after a busy few years that began with him making an appearance in the Oscar nominated film Fences with Denzel Washington, and featuring in the hard hitting web series Sorry For Your Loss and the TV adaption of Jack Ryan. In 2020 he's set to appear in The Stand, a miniseries about a post apocalyptic battle, based on Stephen King's novel, alongside Whoopi Goldberg, Amber Heard and James Marsden.
Shaquille O'Neal has joined forces with American Greetings to 'lend his personality and creative talent', composing customised digital birthday greetings for the card company's SmashUps range. The basketball legend commented 'Everyone deserves a laugh, and to feel loved and appreciated, especially on their birthday. I'm excited to partner with SmashUps and American Greetings to help bring "big fun" to everyone and anyone on their special day'.
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This Is What a Blue State Looks Like: Rally for Nudity in SF
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All trends start in California, they say — and all California trends start in San Francisco. That's why everyone, no matter where you live, should take note of a rally just held in SF to support a growing political movement: the legalization of public nudity.
The "Rally for Nudity," as it was called, took place in the city's Castro District on Saturday, October 20, drawing over a hundred mostly naked protesters fighting against a proposed new law that would criminalize nudity in San Francisco. That's right — probably because no one ever thought such a law was necessary in chilly San Francisco, the city government has never bothered to pass a law forbidding public nudity, and recently a large group of dedicated nudists and exhibitionists have taken advantage of this legal loophole, parading around naked in public on a daily basis, mostly in the Castro District.
Now, responding to complaints from local businesses and clothed neighbors, the area's City Supervisor — the perfectly named Scott Wiener (no joke) — has proposed a new ordinance banning public nudity in San Francisco. That was the final straw for the naked activists, who announced a clothing-optional public protest against the law on Saturday in Jane Warner Plaza, at the intersection of Castro and Market streets, a busy corner that has become the prime rendezvous spot for the city's nudists.
From the Castro District they seek to expand the nudity zone outward to all of San Francisco; if the movement gains momentum, could it expand to all of California, and then eventually nationwide?
The protest was both lighthearted and serious at the same time. One protester held a sign saying "No to Scott. Yes to Weiner!" which, despite misspelling "Wiener," was pretty funny.
The organizers handed out a list of demands, which included not only creating nude areas in all city parks, but also insisted on an apology from Scott Wiener "for starting a witch-hunt against nudists and leather-folk."
The crowd of protesters swelled to over 100 as the afternoon wore on, with at least as many rubberneckers on the surrounding sidewalks. (The rally didn't quite reach the 200 attendees who vowed on Facebook to show up, but 100 isn't half bad.)
The protesters tried to frame the issue as a civil rights and libertarian cause, but look at this sign specifying the rules for Jane Warner Plaza, where the protest was held: According to city ordinances, in the plaza it is illegal to smoke, sell things, sleep, camp, do landscaping or gardening, drink alcohol, and (not mentioned on the sign but still illegal) block the adjacent trolley tracks, have unleashed dogs, and disrupt traffic, among numerous other taboo behaviors. If the protesters were (as they claim to be) resisting on general principles any government restrictions on public freedoms, then why focus on nudity and none of these other oppressive laws? Where is the Rally for Public Gardening?
My God, that man is breaking the law — he's drinking alcohol in Jane Warner Plaza!
This being an election season, the lure of several hundred politically involved citizens gathering in one place was too great for the Democratic Party to resist. Members of the Harvey Milk Democratic Club, the local branch of the Democratic Party, showed up to ply the crowd with voting slate brochures.
This volunteer handed a voting slate to a young child in the crowd. Well, seeing as no one ever checks voter IDs in San Francisco polling places, this may not be as pointless as it seems!
But surely the Democratic Party volunteers weren't themselves naked — oh. I see.
Actually, being naked was a smart move -- the unclothed canvassers had much more success handing out the slate cards than the clothed canvassers did.
"Make sure to vote Democrat on November 6!" A jolly time was had by all.
And the rally was definitely Democrat Country. This is Nancy Pelosi's district, after all. In fact, a steady stream of Obama supporters walked through the protest.
Most of them seemed to be just passersby...
...but others stopped to soak in the carnival atmosphere.


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Crème d'Asperges BlanchesCream of White Asparagus Soup So far, I have always found white asparagus quite...suspicious ... I thought their taste was just like their color : bland, neutral, in other words nothing to write home about ! And the fact that I am the biggest fan on earth of their green "cousins" does not help, I know... On the other hand, I have always loved white soups (cauliflower, endives,...) : I find them very elegant, very french actually, lol. So why not try a white asparagus soup ? My verdict :... [Lire la suite]


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Orchard XC Club Finishes 7thThe Lady Dawgs Finish 6th
It is a very cold and breezy November morning in Hoover, Alabama. The sun begins to peak through the clouds, and small packs of runners wearing hats, gloves, and layers of clothing jog around the grassy regional course. The cold may be bothering the girls from the south, but the Churchill girls probably aren't thinking much about the weather. They traveled from further away than anyone. They worked the entire season just to make it to this meet. Coming off a devastating 4th place finish at the Maryland State Championship, this is a chance for redemption, a rare opportunity to burry their final regular season meet and run at least one more race as a team.
Although the boys' race is an hour after the start of the girls' race, the Quince Orchard boys are warming up even before the girls line up at the starting line. The men in red stick together like family in everything they do. When they warm up, stretch, huddle, and most importantly when they race, they watch out for one another every step of the way. That is how they conducted themselves from the first day of practice in August. That is how they conducted themselves as they moved up and down rankings all season, and that is how they got where they stand today: Maryland State Champions representing their home state in perhaps the most elite assembly of high school cross country teams ever assembled in the south.
The 2007 Churchill girls' and Quince Orchard boys' cross country teams are special. Every member athlete knows it. Every local coach and fan who follows the sport knows it. In both cases, the teams emerged as powerhouses from a rare converging of talent. That's not to take away from the work that the coaches put in to build an enjoyable, challenging, and rewarding program that anyone in the state would want to be a part of. Certainly that is the cornerstone of their success. That's also not to take away from the training and hard work that the athletes put in to develop their talent and contribute to the team. The bottom line with these two teams is that they discovered one runner after another who had the physical talent and the right attitude to accomplish whatever they set out to do. And for this year only, both of these very special teams find themselves toeing the starting line with the dream of going to the Nike Team National Championship Meet.
The Churchill girls, or the "Lady Dawgs" as they called themselves, were once again reminded of their 4th place finish at the state championship when the meet announcer introduced them as the 4th place team that missed a state title by 16 points. Shortly thereafter, the gun was fired and they raced as a pack down the wide open 400-meter grassy starting stretch. It was a flat and fast start followed by a bottleneck into the woods. The remainder of the course would be run on a smooth, hard gravel path.
A lead-pack of four runners emerged from the woods running back towards the starting area. The would-be winner Madeline Morgan was already pushing the pace in the front. Two Lady Dawgs, Louise Hannallah and Erin McManus, led the rest of the field through the first mile in 5th and 6th places. Teammates Alex Geidd and Maryam Fikri were not far behind as they hurdled the haystacks that were intentionally placed on the course just after the first mile.
About a mile and a half into the race, the runners entered a wooded back section of the course that was lined with very few spectators. This challenging section of the course was reported to break a few competitors before making a final ascent to a long flat finish.
The Lady Dawgs appeared to hold their position well throughout the race. Both Hannallah and McManus ran the entire race stride for stride for 4th and 5th place, easily finishing in front of same-state opponents Teshika Rivers and Dominique Lockhart from Eleanor Roosevelt. Roosevelt, however, got their third and fourth runners in well before those of the Lady Dawgs.
After the race was over, there was a general feeling of satisfaction and success. Whatever the final score turned out to be, they all felt that they ran their best and redeemed their performance at the state meet. They eventually put their layers of clothes back on and readied themselves to enjoy watching the boys' race.
Unlike the Churchill girls who had to prove themselves to the county, state, and region all year long, Quince Orchard was well-known and highly regarded the entire season. They felt that they belonged among the best and envisioned toeing the start line at NTN regionals ever since before the season began. They were collectively focused at the start line and when the gun went off, they moved fast.
Neal Darmody quickly moved to the front, feeling that he had what it took to win the race and score the low point for his team. He led the race through the first mile in right around five minutes, which was fast but not furious. David Laratta was about 6 runners back in the pack and shortly following him was Josh Joson. Unfortunately, the rest of the team seemed to be lagging in the back half of the pack, which was not conducive to earning a ticket to the national championship meet.
Each runner ran his heart out, but the situation did not improve over the back section of the course. In the end, many of them including Darmody faded a few spots, and while they still had a very respectable showing, they didn't have that extra boost that they needed on this day. Following the race, they generally felt pretty down and disappointed, knowing that they had not performed up to their own expectations.
The awards ceremony was long and drawn out. Medals were awarded to runners in various categories for over 30 minutes before getting to the point. The meet directors had not shared the results with anyone prior to the ceremony, so the suspense grew and grew. David Laratta and Neal Darmody of the Orchard boys both earned individual medals while Erin McManus and Louise Hannallah came home with medals of their own.
The Lady Dawgs thought that they had a chance at a top 4 spot, but when the top 4 teams were announced in alphabetical order, the Dawgs remained in their seats. Their season came to an end right there on those cold metal bleachers in Hoover, Alabama. The Orchard boys, who had no expectation of a top 4 spot by that time, were standing in the back just waiting to hear where they placed. Lady Dawgs were 6th. Orchard boys were 7th. Read 2007 XC Season Recap
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