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Cadillac CTS Engine Problems
erycus Posts: 7Christina,
I have have already tried this avenue. The GM customer service rep was Caron. Case number is 71-964760776. Someone will be contacting you within 3 business days. If you do not hear from someone within the time frame, please let me know.
I was contacted by GM and I was told "there are no recalls on your vehicle, therefore we can do nothing for you" I have owned 7 GM products, but I have found that customer loyalty has ZERO value to GM!
I ended up purchasing a used engine and having it installed, I am bitter, disillusioned and very disappointed! I have contacted BAR (Bureau of Automotive Repair) This is a wide spread and major problem with the CTS. I feel very sad for anyone that has purchased a Cadillac CTS, if they have not experienced a problem yet....just give it some time...they will!0
I'm not sure GM even opened a "case" for me. In early April this year I called and the GM rep put me on hold while he called the dealership. He came back on and told me the dealership was working on the car. It was mostly handled at the dealership. The end result was the dealership (Ron Craft - Baytown Cadillac) gave me 5K for the car which would have been worth 10K + had the motor not cratered. I have to say the dealership was great and I have no complaints there. My issue is that I took the car in before asking where in the heck the oil was going. It would eat two or three quarts to oil between oil 5K mile oil changes. I always figured if it wasn't leaking it out on the garage floor or burning it out of the exhaust, the oil was still in the crank case. Silly me. It got to the point I was adding a quart every two weeks or so. When it finally laid down on me it had 3K on the oil change and was 3 quarts low plus one quart I had added at about 2K miles. I'm not sure I still have the VIN but will look. I'm sure my credit union has the VIN number since I'm still paying for the car.0
Don't believe everything reported in Consumers Reports as it does not provide sufficient sample information for specific vehicles. For example, there may be few Cadillac owners reporting to Consumers Reports. The best evidence that this a major problem is the anecdotal evidence from owners provided in forums such as this one and the fact that other GM owners are reporting similar problems with this same engine but in another vehicle. For example, check out the GMC Acadia forum for engine problems and you'll see this engine is a disaster in that vehicle too. Good luck with your vehicle.0
Consumer Reports does not report reliability when the sample size is too small for an accurate assessment.
For the GMC Acadia, CR reports worse than average reliability with major engine problems for the 2007 model year.0
After reviewing your case, unfortunately due to the age and mileage of your vehicle I will have to agree with the decision made by your phone agent. I apologize for your frustrations.
GM Customer Service0
I'm with you on the "class action " law suit against GM. Why has there not been a recall on all of these CTS engines with oil consumption problems? Too much cost to repair? Why have their intelligent engineers not corrected this problem? Goodbye GM, hello Toyota.0
It is hard to do a recall when the cause of these sporadic engine failures has not been identified. I have suggested that defective valve seals should be considered, as this has previously caused engine failures with low oil levels in other brands (e.g. VW & Audi). I also wonder if these engine failures qualify as a safety issue, which is the usual requirement for a government mandated recall.0
safety issues, not bad engineering or crap engines.'08 Acura TSX, '17 Subaru Forester0
2004 cts 3.6 automatic, after the car sits overnight when the car is put into drive it has a 5=6 second delay before it moves. car is fine the rest of the day, only does it after sitting over night. took to dealer, tech could not duplicate it said no codes found, i know my car and it does this everday, left over night, service manager was able to duplicate it, tech again said no codes found, well duh didnt think so, i was told to do a transmission flush, i said thats not the problem some thing is starting to wear out im not paying 200 dollars for a flush only to have the problem still there and then to be told well lets try this to see if this will work, my extended warranty has 100 miles left on it, car has 89,500 miles either the friction plates or the torque converter are going, im not stupid, then i asked if i pay 200 to flush it and it still does it and you finally find its something else will i get my 200 back and was told no. this is nonsense, you mean to tell me your techs can only fix somehting when there is a code that shows, this nothing more than trial and error at my expense till they finally find the problem, what should i do, thank you, any ideas what might be wrong are welcomed.0
Take the car to a privately owned shop (not a cheap chain).0
hi have you had any engine issues like timing chain and oil consumption I also have a 2004 and have both problems , would like to try and get idea of how many people have 100k miles on their cars without any problems. If anyone reading has a high mileage car please share any comments good or bad. thanks0
no engine trouble i change the oil faithfully every month and does not have oil consumption issues0
. . . i change the oil faithfully every month . . .
Wow -- so your put is that MONTHLY oil changes are the answer.
How far do you drive in a month? a year?
With today's oils (just dino, never mind synthetic), oil change intervals of 5 - 7K miles are generally well regarded.'08 Acura TSX, '17 Subaru Forester0
jamesseverino Posts: 1I have a CTS 2009 AWD 3.6. I bought a demo car. A 2009 in 2009. Since I have had the car the car eats over a quart of oil every 800 miles on the usual. More so at other times. I currently have 34,000 miles on it and have reported the problem. And they say "service guy" that that is usual and there's nothing that they can do unless it consumes more oil. That is baloney I have had 9 new cars in my 41 years of life and never have had a car ever eat oil like this. And this is not cheap oil it is synthetic. I mean to me they are just riding this out until the car is out of factory warranty then when the engines blows they will state that I am responsible for a new engine out of pocket. I have contacted Cadillac and they want me to bring it every 500 miles. I have had 3 Cadillac's in my life and never a problem like this. I am thoroughly disgusted as you state. I purchase the car new to not have these problems and support the American industry only to be screwed by the American automaker. Next time I am buying foreign. Yes they are nice at the service desk but nice doesn't fix my problem on my 48,000 dollar car.0
I agree with you. I purchased a new vehicle expecting not to have major issues. At least you got an answer. When I asked my dealer where the oil was going they just shrugged their shoulders. Actually, now that I think about, that was a more honest response. They really don't know where it is going but they do know there is a issue with the V6 consuming oil. I wonder what "uses more oil" means? A quart a day?0
maybe 1000 miles, but i have the oil and tires rotated every month regardless, have ever since i bought it, mainly because of the timing chain issues i have heard about,i take really good care of this car, have every reciept from the dealer for services, one thing if anything did happen cadillac cant say i didnt do maintenance.0
I apologize for the problems you are experiencing with your vehicle. Have you spoken with Cadillac Customer Assistance? If so, could you please email me your case number? I would like to look further into your situation.
Thank you,
Caron, GM Customer Service0
temj12 Posts: 450I have a 2009 CTS with the 3.6 engine. I have the oil changed at 5 to 6000 mile intervals at a Cadillac dealership. It uses a quart between changes. Do not let this oil usage problem go until it is out of warranty. I would stay on this until I got GM to do something about it. My service advisor told me that one of the problems they had with the oil life monitor was its generosity between changes. He said some people change the oil, going by the monitor, and never check between changes. He told me that they recommended no more than 6000 miles; that what they were finding was the actuators were going bad at around 50000 when people were going more than that. In my case, if I went by the monitor, I would go 13000 miles between changes. It does not sound like you are doing that. Your situation is not normal.0
no i havent called customer service, im just dissapointed that the highly trained tech cant find the problem, it does this everyday and its not normal, im affraid that the transmission will finally go bad all the way and ill be stuck with the bill, thats why i bought the gmpp, first one for 2400.00 second one for 1400.00. i take excellent care of this car oil changed every month and wheels rotated every month., my car is at della cadillac in queensbury ny 518-793-3871. just authorized to have the transmission flushed, but i know thats not going to fix the problem. thank you for reading my story and writing me.0
Why don't you post your contact info so people can call you directly , the people on this forum are very upset with the way GM Cadillac is dealing with their concerns and I have had the same experience. You are in no position to help any body so why don't you stop wasting peoples time and giving them them false hope.0
I have a 2005 CTS 3.6 and it has the same problem with oil consumption. I'm much older than you and have owned dozens of vehicles in my lifetime and have never had the experience of 600-800 miles per quart of oil as I have with my CTS. The Cadillac dealership service manager told me that was in range for Cadillac. Sorry to hear that this is still a problem with the 2009 model. One would think that the engineering dept. would have this issue resolved by now.0
AMEN! the GM service people told me "there are no recalls" or TSB's (technical service bulletins) therefore there is nothing we can do for you!0
CTS ....acronym for Cadillac Truly Sucks!0
Head gasket problems on the old 2.2 found in the Cavalier's and Corsica's lasted for most of the 90's. Intake manifold gaskets blowing out on the 3.1, 3.4, 3.5, 3.8, and 3.9 V6 engines has been happening for the past decade. GM's track record on resolving major engine issues is not very good. Best of luck.0
What is the oil capacity of the 3.6 engine???? The 3.5 V-6, alum blocked, 4-valve engine used in the Intrigue and Aurora between the yrs of 1999 through 2002 was 6.5 qts..Owned 2 Intrigues with the "Shortstar" engine and did 75k on a 99er and 120k on a 2002 w/o any problems.
Did switch from Mobil to Pennzoil which helped eliminate the adding of oil between changes, every 3k..With Mobil usually 1500 mile was a qt low..Both cars were 90% driving on open highway at 75++..Caddys owned were a 91 Deville Touring Sedan w/4.9 V-8, 1996 Deville w/Northstar, and a 1999 Deville w/Northstar..Never added any oil between changes..
I see the 2012 Impala has the 3.6 engine rated @300hp..Pricing starts around $25k, kinda takes the prestige out of the Caddy chatter!!! Love those corporate engines..Caddy engines in a Chevy!!!!
My experience with the above owned models was satisfactory, the 91 got a new engine at 59k miles, gift from Cadillac due to piston slap..The Caddies were the wife's..I only drove them on Florida trips and to the dealer..
Current Caddy pricing is "out of the ball park", no value!!!!!!!0
spmac Posts: 1I had the same experience with my 2006 STS, it was using over a quart of oil every 1,000 miles. The dealer had me bring it in every 1,000 miles for a total of 3,000 miles to document the oil usage. After that they changed all the seals in the engine under warranty. This fixed the problem. You might ask if your dealer can do the same thing.0
The 304hp V-6 current offering has a crankcase capacity of 6qts..Called my friend at the Caddy dealership..
The 215hp "short-star" V-6 of the Intrigue and Aurora was 6.5qts..
Won't run the CTS/STS too long at 80+++, might go to trash....0
mrvr2u Posts: 8Cadillac family, I have appreciated the forum discussions but last month I decided to do something that I don't regret...I got rid of my car before it got rid of me! Some off the information that was mentioned I experienced and it is very true, trying to get Cadillac (GM) to come to your aid is like searching for gold. For the most part my CTS ran pretty good for me but I wanted to be the one to quit before it quit me. So, I took it to CARMAX and they rewarded me handsomely. I plan to stay within my car family Toyota and get me the LS 460L. It was good communicating with you.
someone should call the local news then drive their caddy through the front window of the dealer.0
Not so sure . Bought an 05 cts with 55k on it. thought finally a good car that our family wont have to worry about. Got the oil changed around 3000, and i was told that it was using about 2 quarts but not to worry that it was normal for that engine. One day it developed a rattling noise so i took it to buck chevy in canalfulton. they did diagnostic and told me it was because of the bad battery huh? I was told they trannie was electronic and that the new battery fixed it. Soo drove it for a while but the same was happining... so i checked the oil nothin ... I added 5 quarts of oil ,,, with only 2k from my last oil change it wouldnt accure to me check the oil.. now i need a new engine. so anyone know how new of an engin i can put in a 05 cts. I would like to set it on fire in front of our local caddy dealer0
I apologize for the problems you are experiencing with your vehicle. Do you currently have a case set up with GM Customer Assistance? If so, could you please email me your case number?
Thank you,
Caron, GM Customer Service0
OK. Reading all of these posts about oil consumption and expiring engines is giving me an upset stomach. I have a 2007 CTS with the 3.6L engine with 46K miles. I've changed the oil every 6K-7K miles. No oil consumption issues at this point. However, I'd like to hear from some folks with older cars with the 3.6L that have over 75K miles who have not had any problems. Any good news out there??0
So I had the same issue with my 2005 CTS and found a fix. Go to the dealer and state that your cadillac is burning through oil at an unreasonable rate. They will ask you to do an oil consumption test, which consists of paying for a new oil change ($90) and then coming back in 1500 miles to see how much oil has been consumed. Here is what I did.... I drove the car like a mad man for the first 1000 miles. Heavy on the gas to burn as much oil as possible. The car can handle the heavy driving and it's actually not a bad idea to burn out the old build up.
Then at 1000 miles I removed the oil plug for a few seconds and drained a about a 1/4 of the oil remaining. Place the oil plug back into position and MAKE SURE you have at least enough oil to cover the first hole in the dipstick. Continue driving for another 500 miles to build up gunk on the oil plug so they can't tell you have drained it and make sure to monitor the oil amount along the way so that you don't drop too low.
I took the vehicle back to the dealership 1500 miles after the oil change and guess what... They performed the cadillac service needed (about a $3500 repair) for free and my car has run like a champion ever since. Performance is better and you can feel the response difference due to all the new seals etc. I don't lose a drop of oil between changes now and never have any excess oil burn. It was a tricky way to get it resolved but I've had several friends do the same now and we all have great working caddy's. Good luck!0
So I had the same issue with my 2005 CTS and found a fix. Go to the dealer and state that your cadillac is burning through oil at an unreasonable rate. They will ask you to do an oil consumption test, which consists of paying for a new oil change ($90) and then coming back in 1500 miles to see how much oil has been consumed. Here is what I did.... I drove the car like a mad man for the first 1000 miles. Heavy on the gas to burn as much oil as possible. The car can handle the heavy driving and it's actually not a bad idea to burn out the old build up.
Then at 1000 miles I removed the oil plug for a few seconds and drained a about a 1/4 of the oil remaining. Place the oil plug back into position and MAKE SURE you have at least enough oil to cover the first hole in the dipstick. Continue driving for another 500 miles to build up gunk on the oil plug so they can't tell you have drained it and make sure to monitor the oil amount along the way so that you don't drop too low.
I took the vehicle back to the dealership 1500 miles after the oil change and guess what... They performed the cadillac service needed (about a $3500 repair) for free and my car has run like a champion ever since. Performance is better and you can feel the response difference due to all the new seals etc. I don't lose a drop of oil between changes now and never have any excess oil burn. It was a tricky way to get it resolved but I've had several friends do the same now and we all have great working caddy's. Good luck!0
"Then at 1000 miles I removed the oil plug for a few seconds and drained a about a 1/4 of the oil remaining."
You fabricated an oil level in order to get Cadillac to work on your problem?
How much oil were you actually burning?0
bigjohn281 Posts: 15MAKE SURE IF YOU ARE GOING TO KEEP THIS CAR PLEASE BUY THE EXTENDED WARRANTY. THERE IS ONLY GOOD NEWS YOU SHOW THE DEALERSHIP A COPY OF THESE COMPLAINTS AND THEY GIVE YOU THE EXTENDED WARRANTY.0
chimon1 Posts: 5i love my cadillac 2006 and it has 106,000 miles on it with no problems except the thrmostat gave up twice. the first time i bought a new one at the dealer and the second one after market at 96,000 miles. now listening to all you guys i am getting exta, extra worried. the cadillac is using way too much synthetic oil. actually i forgot to check for 6 months and luckily i found out when the engine started making weird noises. i measured the oil and the dip stick came out dry three times. as of 9-21-11 i put in 4 quarts of pennzoil synthetic oil.
At 106,000 miles is it ok to use non-synthetic oil now. thanks guys. let us keep the pressure on GM.
My first american car was a used ford escort, lasted for 2 years. this is my second american car bought brand new. i am having secon thoughts---will stick to foreign cars0
The good news is it seems you have escaped the pain many of us have gone through. So far. The really good news is that you should have no trouble trading your car for another year/make/model that does not have this kind of history. Get while the gettin' is good, friend.0
Yes I did. I had to add 1 to 2 quarts between oil changes and with synthetic oil thats ridiculous. EVERYONE with a CTS has this issue of burning oil and the car should not being running that way. I can personally tell you the performance and oil level is 1000x better since the fix. They virtually replace every seal in the engine. I strongly recommend this as an easy way to get your car in proper working condition. Even if you're burning oil like I was they generally come back with a "normal oil consumption" result on the test. Not this time0
I was out on another Cadillac forum and I read a posting from a guy who has a 2005 CTS that was burning a couple of quarts every 1000 miles or so. This guy obviously knows something about cars because he made a modification to his PCV vacuum tube (don't ask me to explain what he did), and apparently the engine no longer drinks oil. So that got me looking around again on the web and I went back to the old reliable: technical service bulletins on the CTS. Apparently one was issued in May 2011 that talks about oil consumption. Finally! Right? It mentions only 2006-2008, but I suspect this can apply to all of model years with the 3.6. At least we now have something to wave in the face of the dealership when they say, "Oh, that's normal" or "We don't know where the oil is going". See below.
Make / Models: Model/Build Years: BUICK / ALLURE SUPER 2009BUICK / LACROSSE SUPER 2009BUICK / RAINIER 2004-2007CADILLAC / CTS 2006-2008CADILLAC / CTS-V 2004-2005CADILLAC / ESCALADE 2003-2011CHEVROLET / AVALANCHE 2003-2010CHEVROLET / AVALANCHE 1500 2011CHEVROLET / COLORADO 2009-2011CHEVROLET / CORVETTE 2003-2007CHEVROLET / EXPRESS 2003-2011CHEVROLET / IMPALA 2006-2009CHEVROLET / MONTE CARLO 2003-2007CHEVROLET / SILVERADO 2003-2011CHEVROLET / SSR 2003-2006CHEVROLET / SUBURBAN 2003-2009CHEVROLET / SUBURBAN 1500 2010-2011CHEVROLET / TAHOE 2003-2011CHEVROLET / TRAILBLAZER 2003-2009GMC / CANYON 2009-2011GMC / ENVOY 2003-2009GMC / SANANA 2010GMC / SAVANA 2003-2011GMC / SIERRA 2003-2011GMC / YUKON 2003-2011HUMMER / H2 2004-2010HUMMER / H3 2008-2010HUMMER / HUMMER H2 2003PONTIAC / G8 2008-2009PONTIAC / GRAND PRIX 2005-2008SAAB / 9-7X 2005-2009Service Bulletin Number: PIP-4492P NHTSA Item Number: 10036464
Why is cadillac going to admit this is a crap engine? I dont think so . So can you at least tell me what years will go in my 05 with the least amount of change. I still owe 10k on the crap car. so it has to last till its paid of.0
lww Posts: 1No good news. My 2005 started using 1 qt every 1000 miles at 55k. I had to have the engine replaced at 87k (covered under extended warranty). New transmission at 125k, new cats/oxy sensors at 130k, new radiator at 150k, new coils at 160k. I now have an apparent ecm issue at 168k (car won't start; key won't come out). My 2005 Sierra has a similar litany of problems. After having owned GM products all 38 years of driving, I'm DONE!0
toyoman8 Posts: 114what do ya think???0
Could you please email me your VIN and current mileage? I would like to look further into your situation.
Thank you,
Caron, GM Customer Service0
klamper Posts: 105 CTS 89k on it. Changed my oil before taking a short weekend trip (appx 962 mi.). Using Mobil 1 full synthetic, still I dont know why, got home from my trip and had to add 2 full quarts to TOUCH the dipstick. Usually between recommended service intervals my car ONLY consumes 2-2.5 quarts of liquid gold. THIS IS RIDICULOUS! This is just as bad as GM's transfer case problems, which they were fully aware of BEFORE they were put into production. Does anyone know of a VERY GOOD Corporate attorney that would be willing to file a class action lawsuit? I have a little moneyb to burn and would sure like to get the ball rolling. NEVER EVER going to purchase a GM product again, and will do anything I can to stop others. Tomorrow the car is going to be parked right in front of Dealer with a giant LEMON on the roof. I will be there telling everybody about GM's "NO RECALL OR TSB, so no problems exist policy.0
I apologize for the frustrations you have been experiencing with this concern. Have you taken your vehicle into your dealership to have an oil consumption test performed on it? If not, this would be the direction I would recommend towards resolving this concern with your vehicle.
GM Customer Service0
I see GM is suggesting you have an oil consumption test done at the dealer. At least GM is doing an oil consumption test now. My service writer just shrugged his shoulders when I suggested the car was consuming oil. While it's good to know some folks may be able to avoid the hell I went through, you gotta know I wish I hadn't had to go through it myself. Oh well.........always blazing a trail here. Somebody has got to walk point.
I suggest you observe the strategy employed by mrvr2u mentioned earlier in this thread.0
I have had the same problem with the Cadillac CTS and the oil consumption that I am reading about. My car is 6 years old and has less than 28k miles on it. I have had regular oil changes and now my engine blew. Cadillac doesn't care and I am out alot of money and basically have to trash this car (which is otherwise in mint condition). I will never buy a Cadillac again. I have already contacted an attorney and I am interested in filing a class action suit against Cadillac (GM). Who is on board with me?0
Kirstie_H Posts: 11,101Using the forums to organize legal action isn't permitted.
Additionally, class action lawsuits generally take YEARS to resolve, and in the end the consumer often gets a settlement in the form of either 1) fixing the issue (on a vehicle they likely no longer own by that time), or 2) something like a $500 off voucher toward your next Cadillac vehicle purchase.
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Didn't know you can't use these forums for that. Well, I already have an attorney working on it for me. I find it disgusting that Cadillac can get away with this. I wish I had known before it happened (unfortunately I didn't go around googling information about the Cadillac until it happened). If I had known, I would NOT have bought the car off the lease. I would have turned it in and bought a completely different (probably foreign) car.0


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Petionville Haiti
Petionville Haiti has been getting a good amount of attention from travelers in recent years. Both a commune and a suburb of Port-au-Prince, it is very much a commercial center that boasts many dining and shopping options. Understandably so, much of Port-au-Prince's tourist activity takes place in Petionville. It isn't all about tourism, however. Many businessmen, diplomats, and wealthy citizens do business and reside in Petionville. This in part explain's the area's palatial mansions.
Petionville Hotels
Petionville Haiti has the reputation of being an upscale, stable community with nightlife and business practices that resemble Western normality. As such, it is no surprise that it attracts so many foreign travelers. Many make it their Haiti travel base, choosing to stay at one of the Petionville hotels. Among the hotels in the area is the Best Western Haiti, or the Best Western Premier Petionville (pictured), as it is officially known. The first Haitian hotel with a U.S. chain affiliation, the Best Western Haiti has ample facilities and more than 100 comfortable rooms and suites. Another standout among the Petionville hotels is the Royal Oasis. Opened in December 2012, this highly-anticipated lodging establishment is managed by Occidental Hotels & Resorts, which is based in Spain and hasn't opened an internationally branded hotel in more than a decade.
Petionville Restaurants
Petionville restaurants offer plenty in the way of quality, as well as diversity. Some specialize in French cuisine. Haiti, after all, was a French colony in its former life. Also found in Petionville are restaurants that specialize in the local Haitian cuisine, Creole. Whatever else you may have a taste for, chances are good that you can find a restaurant to satisfy your needs in Petionville. Taiwanese, Lebanese, Italian, and Asian fusion are just some of the other cuisines that you can expect to encounter when making the rounds at the Petionville restaurants.
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Young striker Jordan Bove has signed his first professional contract with the club, penning a one-year deal with the option of a second.Bove was a prolific goalscorer in the Youth Alliance league last season scoring over 20 goals and finishing the club's top scorer.
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Establishment and proliferation of invasive species in an environment where they were introduced is becoming a worldwide problem. During my trip to Kyushu University in Fukuoka, Japan in 2008 for a research fellowship, I was able to observe the same plant species that is also considered invasive in the United States. It is called the tree-of-heaven (Ailanthus altissima). This trip initiated a project involving a more in-depth investigation of the competitiveness of Ailanthus as an invasive plant. With the involvement of undergraduate students in the Department of Land Resources at Glenville State College in Glenville, West Virginia, USA and Kyushu University in Fukuoka, Japan, we started a research project to understand the physiological and morphological characteristics of Ailanthus in West Virginia, USA and Fukuoka, Japan. This species is common to both countries and is considered a threat to the native forest ecosystems. As part of our study, we also investigated the history of species introduction, differences in habitats and ecology of tree-of-heaven in these countries.
To understand the competiveness of tree-of-heaven, it is important to become familiar with its characteristics that enable them to successfully invade a certain habitat. Without proper knowledge of the species competitiveness, it will be difficult to control its spread and determine its impacts on the ecology and functions of forest ecosystem. Mature Ailanthus trees may reach 25-30 m in height. The large compound leaves (0.3-1.2 m in length consisting of 11-25 leaflets) give them the competitive advantage by blocking much of the sunlight that would reach the forest floor inhibiting growth of shade intolerant plants. The trees produce significantly large amount of seeds in late summer to early fall that readily germinate in any soil conditions. Tree-of-heaven can also reproduce asexually through root sprouts. The wood is soft, weak, and coarsely grained. All parts of the tree emit a very strong odor that may be related to allelopathic chemicals that inhibit the growth of other plants around the trees. The tree-of-heaven also grows very quickly (1-2 m yr-1) that allows it to out-compete other species and form easily as a pure stand or monoculture. Ailanthus is a shade intolerant tree that grows in highly disturbed areas or open areas where there is plenty of light, moisture and nutrients. However, patches of tree-of-heaven have also been found in established forests that indicate their ability to adjust in any light conditions.
Part II will discuss the origin and history of Ailanthus in both the United States and Japan and initial research findings.


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Henge, barrow and midsummer hill
Are stations in the sacred landscape.
Here the timeless Goddess enters
The times of her tribes. It was lifetimes back
And what it meant we have almost forgotten,
Almost forgotten.
With great honour and buried her body
Curled like a snail at the heart of the henge
Where earth spirits might rise through her grave,
Follow the curve of the bent bones
And spiral out among villagers dancing
The sunwheel dance that is danced in spring.
A captive ghost, in my meditation,
She takes my hand, but I cannot lead her
Beyond the ring where the magic fixed her.
She will be four years old forever,
And crowned with flowers.
Have to be laid in tribal earth
To be remade by the winter Goddess
Before we come back to the world again.
She is the sow that eats her farrow,
Old bones cracking within the barrow,
But to those whom she fails to frighten
A giver of gifts.
On midsummer hill, but of all the stations
This is the saddest. The sun on high
Burns, burns as midsummer's Queen
Hands over her whitening world to death-
The fields by severance and the woods
By slow decay. With her hair combed out
In its red gold sheaves she is perfect strength
And perfect beauty about to fade
As from this moment summer does-
And the child will leave its mother and
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Dorothy Day was born on this day in 1897, and the world was/is better because of her. The above photo, from what I read, was taken in 1973 (when she would have been 75 or 76). She was in California protesting with Cesar Chavez, among others, on the mistreatment of migrant farmers. She was arrested and spent 10 days in jail. This photo says a thousand words…this anything-but-frail elderly woman sitting and staring defiantly at armed police officers with guns and batons. I really wish I could see the faces of the officers. It's also ironic, I think, that her birthday coincides with the US presidential election today. I of course cannot say for sure, but I'm pretty sure I know who she would not have voted for. Anyhow, here's a few quotes…
"Don't worry about being effective. Just concentrate on being faithful to the truth."
"We must talk about poverty, because people insulated by their own comfort lose sight of it."
"The final word is love."
"Most of our life is unimportant, filled with trivial things from morning till night. But when it is transformed by love it is of interest even to the angels."
"Don't call me a saint. I don't want to be dismissed so easily. "
"I have long since come to believe that people never mean half of what they say, and that it is best to disregard their talk and judge only their actions."
"The greatest challenge of the day is: how to bring about a revolution of the heart, a revolution which has to start with each one of us?"
"We have all known the long loneliness, and we have found that the answer is community."
"Words are as strong and powerful as bombs, as napalm."
To read more about Dorothy Day, click here. To read about her incredible life and courage I recommend her autobiography.
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True Romance October. It's the most romantic month I know. Here's why…. We are right in the middle of PinkTober—when our country wears pink bracelets, we watch NFL players make touchdowns in pink socks, and we practice "awareness" of breast cancer by eating yogurt in pink cups. And, it's a nice gesture. But, What does… Continue reading True Romance and the Little Crayons
Month: October 2017
Three to Six.
Monday, September 25, 2017 - I received a call from my oncologist in Houston. He was reading the results of my Pet Scan. I could hear the concern in his voice. "It's worse than we thought…" He continued, "It originally appeared (in the x-ray) that your tumors were shrinking. With the more thorough Pet Scan,… Continue reading Three to Six.


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Iowa E15 Retailers Kick-Off 2nd Annual Pink at the Pump Campaign
Johnston, IA – Iowa retailers are pretty in pink this October. Over 30 E15 retailers across the state are participating in the 2nd Annual Pink at the Pump campaign to raise funds for breast cancer support services and research while increasing consumer awareness about E15.
Participating E15 retailers will donate three cents of every gallon of E15 sold from October 1 through October 31 to National Breast Cancer Foundation and The Hormel Institute. NBCF focuses on providing help and inspiring hope to those affected by breast cancer through early detection, education and support services.
The Hormel Institute is a global research facility with a seven-decade history of making significant scientific discoveries on better ways to prevent, detect and treat cancer.
Pink at the Pump™ is a joint effort between IRFA and the Iowa Corn Promotion Board in partnership with National Breast Cancer Foundation and The Hormel Institute. For the entire month of October, participating locations will feature pink nozzle guards for E15, pink promotional t-shirts for staff, and many other pink point-of-sale materials. To learn more about Pink at the Pump, click here.
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Because it was so filled with information, our coverage of Day 4 of RIPE78 has been divided into two parts. Read Part 1 here.
DNS Working Group
During the DNS Working Group session, I gave two talks: first one on an Overview of the DNS Privacy Software Landscape and then another "lightning" talk on unwind, a validating DNS recursive nameserver.
At the beginning of May 2019, I started a survey of software projects implementing the new DNS privacy protocols: DNS-over-TLS (DoT) and DNS-over-HTTPS (doH). My questions were:
- Are there software projects out there that use DoT and/or DoH?
- In which year did development start?
- Which programming languages have been used to implement the software?
The results of the survey were presented to the RIPE DNS Working Group and are as follows:
- Of the 46 projects I found on Gitlab and Github, 21 were implementing DoT, 32 support DoH and 7 projects support both protocols.
- The majority (29) of the projects implemented the new protocols in 2018 and there are 9 new projects this year. At the moment, I am finding 1-2 new projects every month.
- A large number of newly created projects use the Go programming language (17), while most established projects that added DoT/DoH to their products use C/C++ (15). There were also projects using Rust, Python, Ruby, Java and JavaScript (via NodeJS).
I was also interested in the liveliness of the projects and looked if there was any activity in the project over the last half a year, e.g. new code checking or issues tracker activity. The majority of projects are active (32) while some are dormant (14). The complete list of projects can be found here.
In the second talk, I provided some information on "unwind", a DNSSEC validating resolver for laptops running OpenBSD. For mobile computers, it is a challenge to get a secure DNS name resolution, as most DNS resolvers in wireless networks don't do DNSSEC validation and are not trustworthy. Unwind implements a DNS resolver that runs on the local machine, listens to the loopback IP addresses and either does direct DNS resolution into the Internet, or forwards the request to a trusted resolver via DoT or classic DNS (UDP/TCP).
Many WiFi networks have a captive portal that prevents direct access to the Internet, and therefore to the DNS of the Internet. unwind can be configured to detect such a situation and will switch to the DHCP supplied resolvers, with the sole purpose of getting through the portal. Once the direct access to the Internet is available, unwind switches back to secure DNS communication.
DNSSEC keytags
In the next presentation, Roland van Rijswijk-Deij (NLNetLabs) presented his research on the DNSSEC keytags he found in the OpenINTEL dataset.
Every DNSSEC key has a 16-bit number (between 0 and 65525) that helps DNS resolvers to find the correct key in a DNSSEC signed zonefile. The keytags are generated by applying a simple and fast algorithm (first standardized in RFC 2535).
In 2016, Roy Arends from ICANN already noted that the keytag numbers are not evenly distributed. This is because RSA DNSSEC keys have a structure, and some parts of the key are not random. Roland took the large data collection he has in OpenINTEL and looked at the RSA DNSSEC keys seen there.
The real world data confirms the observations in the initial experiments with DNSSEC keytags: for RSA DNSSEC keys, some keytags are never generated, and the numbers follow a structure. Also, the crypto-library used to generate the RSA keys influence the key tags, as OpenSSL has some safeguards for weak keys that other libraries don't implement.
Next, Roland looked if there are keytag collisions, where the same keytag appears in a zone twice or more for different keys. He found very few collisions, actually less than predicted by theoretical probability.
Then he tested what would happen if keytags are generated by a different algorithm that guarantees uniform distribution of the numbers (in this case CRC16). Turns out then there would be more collisions (still very few, but more nonetheless). Possibly, and without aiming to, the authors of the DNSSEC RFC chose a better algorithm.
RIPE-javik winding down
This concludes the second to last of our daily reports on RIPE78, but by no means does it signal the end of our RIPE-related coverage. Stay tuned for Day 5 tomorrow, and much more deep industry talk in the weeks to come.


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text: Published twice a year under the auspices of the Kyujanggak Institute for Korean Studies at Seoul National University, the Seoul Journal of Korean Studies (SJKS) publishes original, state of the field research on Korea's past and present. A peer-refereed journal, the Seoul Journal of Korean Studies is distributed to institutions and scholars both internationally and domestically. Work published by SJKS comprise in-depth research on established topics as well as new areas of concern, including transnational studies, that reconfigure scholarship devoted to Korean culture, history, literature, religion, and the arts. Unique features of this journal include the explicit aim of providing an English language forum to shape the field of Korean studies both in and outside of Korea. In addition to articles that represent state of the field research, the Seoul Journal of Korean Studies publishes an extensive "Book Notes" section that places particular emphasis on introducing the very best in Korean language scholarship to scholars around the world. The Seoul Journal of Korean Studies was first published in 1988 and was published on an annual basis until the 19th volume in 2006, when it converted to a semiannual schedule.-Contact: email@example.com SJKS can be seen at the website below. http://www.dbpia.co.kr/view/p_view.asp?pid=707


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When you bring in a new year it's only right to bring it in with good music. Thanks to the champs Normaling, they have put their spin on building a soundtrack for Stereo Champions and now you get the great opportunity to enjoy it. This mixtape is unlike any of our previous mixtapes as it highlights several elements of what Stereo Champions is all about (interviews, music, gaming, movies, and events). Starting with a high energy intro as if you're going into deep space while playing Starwars Battlefront the tape picks up speed with Baltimore Club classic remixes of KW Griff's Bring In The Katts featuring DJ Porkchop and many other club bangers.
One of the things I enjoy most about the mixtape is the tracklist as there is an array of different artist that you may or may not have heard of before. Some that jumps out to me initially includes Motor, Madame, Kruger, Xavionworld, Gener8ion and Daze. Initially, when taking a first listen to this powerful mix it felt as if Pac-Man himself took over the turntables and started jamming out while killing all of the ghost with one wild-ass power move. To no surprise, it seems that Normaling has outdone themselves once again by making sure this tape is a thrill to listen to.
As the mix evolves you'll feel yourself traveling through a dream as if you'rein a high-speed chase, going 110 mph through Miami Beach. The mix then begins to settle down and take off with the true sounds of Baltimore, that's right Baltimore Club music followed by Low Drop ft. Rye Rye & TT the Artist (Banginclude X Comrade Remix) by Normaling. Overall, this will be a mix you'll be able to enjoy for years to come as it's timeless and full of energy.
After hearing The Work It (R4 Remix) track by Missy Elliot I was pretty sold on making this my new workout mix. I'd def suggest it for all of you champs as well. Definitely be sure to continue to follow everything Normaling and let us know what you think about the mix below.
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2. Siyoung ft. Normaling – Metal Shark
3. Kruger – Turnin'
4. Madame – Overheat
5. Xavionworld – Hornz (Normaling Edit)
6. Gener8ion – Walled City
7. Normaling – Low Drop ft. Rye Rye & TT the Artist (Banginclude X Comrade Remix)
8. Moonman – Laughing Theme
9. Mason – Papapapa
10. Daze – Silicone
11. The Stone Roses – I Wanna Be Adored (Rabbit In The Moon Remix)
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I really enjoyed posting here a couple of times a week over almost a year and a half. I intended to educate myself with my posts but in the meantime a realized that there were a lot of people around the globe who were interested in my writings. My main goal with this blog was to describe what the market was doing using mainly technical analysis. I almost always included a chart to visualize where things were going. I was using these observations in my own trades. Since I have been blogging here I refined my technical analysis and I developed techniques I feel very comfortable with. This blog also served as a journal for me although I didn't go into details about my personal trading. During the past few months I realized that I got distracted and I started to focus on what my audience would like instead of what I would benefit from the most. After all this about trading and making money. As a result I decided that I will take my future posts private. I will go into more detail specifically about my trades. These posts would be too personal to share. I will leave this post open to public so everybody can search it and I will probably search it too.
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In total, there are missing 1024.96 seconds (ca. 17:05 min.) with 6 cuts.
Runtime of the cut version with end credits: 1:26:39 min. (PAL).
Runtime of the uncut version with end credits: 1:43:42 min. (PAL).
The runtime indications were taken from both versions, in the order "Cut / Uncut".
This worth watching erotic movie was released on DVD in two versions in Italy. The DVD of the so-called "Soft Version", restricted to 14 and over, contains only 6 cuts but they make a difference of about 17 minutes, so it's heavily censored. Apart from the few hardcore shots, almost all softcore scenes were removed which makes this release quite uninteresting for fans of the genre. The "Sexybition"-box contains the uncut version, together with two documentaries about the former pornographic actress Claudine Beccarie.
Compared was the cut DVD by NoShame Films (restricted to 14 and over) with the uncut DVD by NoShame Films (restricted to 18 and over).
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Carol washes Anna's upper body. A longer lesbian scene follows, in which they kiss passionately. At the end, Carol closes the shower curtain. The first three seconds of the shot of Peter walking through the street are also missing.
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Carol's husband watches three other couples making out. The first three and a half seconds of the shot of Carol, trying to repress this memory, are also missing.
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The sex scene of Anna and Robert is longer; afterwards they kiss during the sunset. Then there's a change of scene and at first Carol is shown looking thoughtfully at a fountain. Then back to her sleeping room, where she's playing with a Newton's cradle. Aroused by the sound of the balls she begins to masturbate. While she's stretching out on the bed she is secretly being watched through the crack of the door by the servant. After he vanished again, she continues masturbating. At the end of the shot she lays down on her side and the camera zooms out.
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Duct Cleaning Mt. Pleasant, MI
Are dirty ducts harming your health?
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) studies have found that indoor air may be two to five- times and occasionally more than 100 times more polluted than outdoor air. Indoor air pollutants can cause immediate and long term health problems. Considering that the average American spends 90% of their time indoors, improving indoor air quality is vital.
One way to improve a home's air quality is to keep air ducts clean.
In addition to improving air quality, air duct cleaning also results in energy savings. Pollutants collect and clog the heat exchanger, evaporation, and duct in the HVAC system., making it harder to heat and cool the home. Removing pollutants allows the HVAC system to work efficiently.
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- Is there anything I can do to help maintain clean air ducts?
The cost of the service varies and depends on factors such as where you live, how dirty your system is, how easy it is for us to access the ducts and what your ducts are made of, and what material is used in the construction of the ducts. However, our expertise, training and satisfaction guarantee are built into the price of service.
The amount of time it takes to clean a residential HVAC system can vary depending on the complexity of the system. Once a skilled and trained technician arrives, they should be able to give you an estimate of how long it will take. For standard purposes, we ask for at least 3-5 hours to get the job done right and to your satisfaction.
Your professionals at ServiceMaster by Fuson can schedule a time that is most convenient for your family and when most of the household is not present. Depending on the magnitude of the job, we should have your house back in normal operation in a matter of a few hours.
We recommend air duct cleaning every three to five years. Customers who fall in the following conditions should consider more frequent cleaning of their duct systems:
- Pets that shed a lot
- Recent water damage
- Home remodeling or improvements taking place
- Residents with asthma or allergens
- Humid or moist environmental conditions
For safety, the technician should be shown where the fire extinguisher and first aid kit is located. It is best to provide them with any emergency contact information.
Duct cleaning can be noisy. Therefore It is best to do it when most family members are not present.
Clear work areas. Ask your technician how much space is needed around each air vent register and how much space they will need around the furnace and air conditioner. It is best to have these areas cleared beforehand.
Prior to cleaning, perform a walkthrough of your home to go over where protective coverings such as drop and corner guards will be placed. Also it is necessary to go over the ducts, how they will be cleaned, and the accessibility of it.
Air duct cleaning helps:
- Reduce energy costs in your home
- Reduce the potential for mold growth
- Improve indoor air quality
- Increase air circulation and flow
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- Extend HVAC equipment life
To help maintain clean air ducts, change air filters based on the manufacturer's recommendations. Regular vacuuming will also help reduce pet dander and airborne dirt and debris.
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- Dryer vent flapper doesn't open when the dryer is on
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Impact of Li2O2 Particle Size on Li–O2 Battery Charge Process: Insights from a Multiscale Modeling Perspective
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We report a comprehensive multiscale model describing charge processes of Li–O2 batteries. On the basis of a continuum approach, the present model combines mathematical descriptions of mass transport of soluble species (O2, Li+, LiO2) and elementary reaction kinetics, which are assumed to be dependent on the morphology of the Li2O2 formed during discharge. The simulated charge curves are in agreement with previously reported experimental studies. The model along with the assumed reaction mechanisms provides physical explanations for the two-step charge profiles. Furthermore, it suggests that these charge profiles depend on the size of the Li2O2 particles, which are determined by the applied current density during discharge. Therefore, the model underlines the strong link between discharge and charge processes.


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Yesterday was Mother's Day here in the US. As I was eating my Full Irish, served in bed by my lovely Full Irish Husband (minus all the meat and black pudding) I was perusing Craigslist. This elephant table was up for sale, costing almost nothing.
See, the top comes off so you can hide the millions of dollars that were saved in buying this on Craigslist. Or your cigarettes, or whatever else you might like to sneak out after the kids/significant other's/cats have gone to bed. All I know is that on Mother's Day I can get away with just about anything, so I grabbed the chance to own an elephant table on a day when Husband couldn't complain about it!
This was, of course, after Juniorette and Kitcat, fresh from her spaying, wearing her lampshade and sleeping in Juniorette's doll's bed, had fully woken up and were ready to go. I forgot to mention that Kitcat ran away for 5 days, trying her best to get pregnant. Luckily, 30 signs and a $100 reward later we got her back and she's recovering nicely, as you can see and I'm not a grandmother yet!
I also received some mighty fine cards and gifts which I must share with you. Particularly complimentary was this little booklet made by Junior. Let me translate. My mom likes when I: TRASH MY ROOM. My mom sometimes forgets to GO TO THE BATHROOM. Yes, those coffee table sized buttocks are apparently mine with me peeing, much to the kindergarten teacher's delight, I'm sure. Not to mention Husband's delight as he nearly wet his pants himself laughing at this. For the record, both are untrue, ok?
Husband got me this pretty top from Anthropologie. He chose it himself, perhaps subconsciously matching it to Kitcat's postoperative lampshade. No matter, I love it and it was a wonderful Mother's Day!
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Many manufactured products can have a significant impact on the well-being of consumers. As such, it stands to reason that stringent requirements and standards be set firmly in place for their manufacture.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has adopted a risk-based approach to establish and enforce regulations for pharmaceutical development, manufacturing, and quality assurance. Mandatory regulations (e.g., Current Good Manufacturing Practices or CGMP and 21 CFR Part 11), and voluntary frameworks, such as Process Analytical Technology (PAT), are defined to ensure final product quality through proper design, analysis, and control of manufacturing operations. To ensure product integrity and quality, it is mandatory to have consistent records of:
- Operations and procedures
- Process settings and variables
- Production events and conditions
- Quality and performance attributes of raw and in-process materials
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Traditionally, for batch operations, records were— wholly or in part—collected, managed, and represented manually.
The arrival of 21 CFR Part 11 and PAT brought a clearer regulatory roadmap (and framework) for transitioning to Electronic Batch Records (EBRs). There are many advantages to electronic record keeping:
- Improved regulatory compliance
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- Improved information accessibility and real-time analysis
The challenge now lies in negotiating the various issues related to infrastructure, existing systems, workflow, regulations, training, and the availability of a flexible solution to effectively, economically, and non-disruptively address these issues.
It is crucial to understand what constitutes a compliant electronic batch record system.
Also, it raises considerable questions: What level of electronic data capture is required? How is this data captured? How is it retrieved, analyzed, and reported? How is the integrity of data ensured? While these questions sound simple, their
While these questions sound simple, their non-trivial answers are critical to having the right solution in place.
An Electronic Records based solution with connection to the process via MOM software can completely change the complexity of the factory, not only from a compliance viewpoint, but also from a Continuous Improvement and real-time analysis viewpoint.
Utilizing Electronic Records
Based on a validated product manufacturing protocol, there are standard operating procedures or instructions in place that must be carefully followed. All exceptions/ alterations must be clearly noted and approved by authorized personnel.
For example, the instructions may require a detailed and step-by-step cleaning process that precedes the start of any batch operation.
TrakSYS™ provides the option to define the instruction steps (or to retrieve them from other sources), and then record the proper completion of each instruction step.
Types of Data Sources
The electronic record requires the inclusion of the designated information that must be recorded for each batch. Consistent, accurate, and secure data is a fundamental requirement of the batch record. Such data must include but is not limited to:
- Work order information
- Product information
- Production targets
- Operator information
- Environmental conditions
- Details of batch steps, stages, and phases
- Batch process variables
- Operator observations and comments
TrakSYS™ provides a comprehensive modeling and configuration engine that allows the user to define data sources, types, business rules, conditions, and workflow. The flexible configuration management and dynamic change control (keeping track of all modifications to
The flexible configuration management and dynamic change control (keeping track of all modifications to configuration, recorded data, notes, and electronic signatures), make it possible to meet the exact data management and reporting requirements of even the most complex and demanding batch applications.
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As great as it is to have a comprehensive historical record of the environmental and batch process-specific variables, it is as important to have to-the-point, real-time notification of process anomalies and deviations from defined protocols.
TrakSYS™ makes it possible to alert the responsible personnel (as opposed to indiscriminate broadcasting of process alarms)— through their choice of delivery mechanism (e.g., email, page, SMS)—with specific messaging to expedite proper decision-making and corrective action in real-time. This has a profound impact on improved quality and productivity
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The September sale from the South Asian Modern + Contemporary Art department features an exceptional painting by Vasudeo S. Gaitonde alongside new-to-market pieces. Proceeds from a selection of works donated by the artists to The Pamela and Ajay Raju Foundation will directly benefit the Germination Project — an initiative established by Pamela and Ajay Raju to fund education and youth programs in Philadelphia. The remarkable showcase includes such leading South Asian contemporary artists as A. Balasubramaniam, Anju Dodiya, Atul Dodiya, Jitish Kallat and Ranjani Shettar.
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Information Notice No. 82-06: Failure of Steam Generator Primary Side Manway Closure Studs
SSINS No.: 6835 Accession No. 8202040130 IN 82-06 UNITED STATES NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION OFFICE OF INSPECTION AND ENFORCEMENT WASHINGTON, D.C. 20555 March 12, 1982 Information Notice No. 82-06: FAILURE OF STEAM GENERATOR PRIMARY SIDE MANWAY CLOSURE STUDS Description of Circumstances: The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) was notified by Maine Yankee Atomic Power Company and by Combustion Engineering (CE) that during routine disas- sembly of a steam generator primary side manway at Maine Yankee, 6 of the 20 manway closure studs failed and another 5 were found by ultrasonic testing to be cracked. These are 1 1/2 x 10 inch studs of SA 540 grade B 24 alloy steel. The studs had been exposed to boric acid from a small primary coolant leak and to Furmanite sealing compound (primary grade) applied in an attempt to seal this leak. The studs exhibited evidence of surface corrosion attack possibly as result of an interaction associated with stud preload, lubricant, Furmanite and primary coolant leakage environment. A metallurgical analysis to determine the failure mechanism is currently underway at CE. The entire set of studs on the affected steam generator (SG #2) have been replaced and an ultrasonic examination of all primary manway studs on steam generator units 2 and 3 is being performed. Further corrective actions are pending stud failure analysis and its applicability to other primary boundary closures. In the last few years there have been a significant number of incidents of failed or severely degraded bolts and studs. Examples of the latter; primary coolant pump stud-bolts (Calvert Cliffs and Ft Calhoun) and steam generator primary manway closures studs (Oconee and ANO-1). The failures described were attributed to stress corrosion cracking and corrosion wastage of high strength studs that are difficult to detect. The NRC has contacted the CE Regulatory Response Group and requested a review of the problem. This Information Notice No. is provided as an early notification of a potentially significant matter that is still under review by the NRC staff. If NRC evaluation so indicates, further licensee action may be requested. In the interim, we expect that licensees will review this information for applicability to their facilities. No written response to this information notice is requested. If you need additional information, please contact the Regional Administrator of the appropriate NRC Regional Office. Attachment: Recently issued IE Information Notices
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Best Use of Technology - Construction News Awards 2020
This category highlights the best use of technology by any company involved in construction during the calendar year of 2019.
Entries should focus on how technology has been used by the company for its benefit, whether it is in streamlining business processes, improving the efficiency of construction, delivering a project more effectively, or anything in between.
Please note: non-technological innovations should be entered into the Innovation of the Year category instead
The technology could be used on site or in the office, and entrants should be clear whether the benefits of its use lie in performance, cost, health & safety, reliability or other factors, and provide supporting evidence.
The judges will look for evidence, in the calendar year 2019, of:
- Specific outcomes of the technology's use
- R&D into developing the business case for technology
- Innovation in the use of technology
- Improvement in business or project performance
- Benefits of technology for clients and/or the supply chain
- The potential for wider application in the industry
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