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The ScanSnap that scanner that's made to sync perfectly with Evernote.
�I like your kitchen glove� is a gadget produced with a classic cotton fabric made for mitts, with a medium thermal insulation and no direct flame resistance.
Kids can now draw on the iPad with Crayons and not wreck the screen.
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Just slip it on your iPhone, iPad or almost anything with a tiny lens. The unscrew the lens from it's clip and pop it right into your iCa. Thats like two lenses in one! Fisheye, Circular Polarizer or the 3-Image Mirage filter are available.
A DeLorean designed external hard drive.
Mount one on the wall by your door and when someone crosses your threshold, it will alert you. Choose between the door opening sound effect or the Red Alert alarm. Whether it's a bloodthirsty Klingon bent on revenge or just your boss looking for your TPS report, you'll know the moment they appear.
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Victorinox Flash Drives will be available in capacities up to one terabyte. Drives will be both USB2.0/3.0 and eSATA compatible.
A case to make your iPhone look like a retro Nintendo controller.
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A good way to keep warm while looking like Chewbacca.
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the scansnap that scanner that's made to sync perfectly with evernote.
�i like your kitchen glove� is a gadget produced with a classic cotton fabric made for mitts, with a medium thermal insulation and no direct flame resistance.
kids can now draw on the ipad with crayons and not wreck the screen.
carry your laptop in style with the chewbacca messenger bag.
just slip it on your iphone, ipad or almost anything with a tiny lens. the unscrew the lens from it's clip and pop it right into your ica. thats like two lenses in one! fisheye, circular polarizer or the 3-image mirage filter are available.
a delorean designed external hard drive.
mount one on the wall by your door and when someone crosses your threshold, it will alert you. choose between the door opening sound effect or the red alert alarm. whether it's a bloodthirsty klingon bent on revenge or just your boss looking for your tps report, you'll know the moment they appear.
flip-flops designed to look like a keyboard.
a flash drive that looks like a mini hard drive.
hold your iphone like a coffee mug. works as a great stand too.
how do you keep drinks cold on tatooine? with the r2d2 can cooler.
fliders are like slippers for your computer mouse. they help make gliding your mouse across surfaces smoother.
the new ipad will be available march 16, 2012.
the biolite camping stove is an essential tool for your next camping excursion.
a t-shirt that reads "you are the css to my html".
hubman is a cute usb extension hub.
turn your next cupcakes into star wars theme.
a sleek design to charge your iphone and ipad on one docking station.
who wouldn't want a tetris coffee mug?
protect your electronics using liquipel.
with so many mobile phones and devices now being charged via usb this would be a perfect addition for the home.
victorinox flash drives will be available in capacities up to one terabyte. drives will be both usb2.0/3.0 and esata compatible.
a case to make your iphone look like a retro nintendo controller.
a band that fits over the camera lens on the iphone to create a macro lens.
listen to your tunes while you're in the bathroom.
oh no, my iphone is melting. a case that looks as if your iphone is melting green sludge.
an iphone stand that looks like gum holding up your phone.
a good way to keep warm while looking like chewbacca.
sterling silver tiny little alien invader studs.
the wacom inkling is the latest drawing tool. it allows you to sketch on paper and transfers into a digital drawing.
why not cut your next pizza with a star trek enterprise pizza cutter.
the steve jobs biography is a must in any book collection.
the muji gloves will help keep your hands gold while you use your touch screens.
a perfect addition to anyone's movie collection.
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text: This report describes dependence of the inkjet printing on the surface roughness of normal PI film, ultra-smooth PI film, and polished Si wafer. The printing line width and LER are discussed by the line spreading constraint due to the limited volume of the droplet, vaporization of the solvent by the substrate temperature, the contact angle of the ink, and the surface roughness of the substrate. It is also shown that the minimum line width of ~21um is achieved on the Si wafer. Furthermore, the optimization of the substrate temperature for sintering of Ag nanoparticle is discussed.

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The Ergo-Q 260 Notebook Stand solves the ergonomic challenges of laptop use, without taking away from its portable capabilities. Completely foldable and compact, the stand is an easy accessory you can take on the go, or keep at your desk. Inner padding holds your computer in place without damage, and an in-line document holder makes working all the easier. The stand positions your screen so it's higher up, and angled vertically, so you won't have to hunch forward to peer at your screen. Proper use of the Ergo-Q 260 requires an external keyboard and mouse.The Ergo-Q 260 Notebook Stand helps you create your own ergonomic office setting wherever you go. Made with Hylite aluminum, its rubber feet help keep the stand stable and upright, and its protective foam keep the laptop from getting scratched. With 5 different height settings, you can adjust your laptop screen to the right height for you. A pivoting document holder makes set-up easy, and working even more efficient.

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ergo-q 260 portable, aluminum notebook stand - is currently on backorder. you may still purchase now though and we'll ship as soon as more become available.
the ergo-q 260 notebook stand solves the ergonomic challenges of laptop use, without taking away from its portable capabilities. completely foldable and compact, the stand is an easy accessory you can take on the go, or keep at your desk. inner padding holds your computer in place without damage, and an in-line document holder makes working all the easier. the stand positions your screen so it's higher up, and angled vertically, so you won't have to hunch forward to peer at your screen. proper use of the ergo-q 260 requires an external keyboard and mouse.the ergo-q 260 notebook stand helps you create your own ergonomic office setting wherever you go. made with hylite aluminum, its rubber feet help keep the stand stable and upright, and its protective foam keep the laptop from getting scratched. with 5 different height settings, you can adjust your laptop screen to the right height for you. a pivoting document holder makes set-up easy, and working even more efficient.


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The hijacking of an EgyptAir aircraft to Cyprus recalls a previous era when hijackings were a regular occurrence.
Tuesday's hijacking of an Egyptair aircraft on a domestic flight from Alexandria to Cairo took the world by surprise in part because, particularly since the September 11th attacks in the United States in 2001, security on passenger flights around the world has been substantially increased.
The 1960s and 1970s saw a large number of hijackings carried out by Palestinian terrorist groups. El Al Israel Airlines quickly developed a reputation for its stringent airline safety. The first and last successful hijacking of an El Al aircraft took place in 1968.
On July 23, 1968, El Al flight 426, en route from Rome to Tel Aviv, was hijacked and flown to Algeria. Originally scheduled to depart Rome on the afternoon of July 22, engine problems delayed the flight's departure and in the end, there were only 38 passengers on board – seven of them El Al employees or their family members – in addition to a crew of 10. Shortly after takeoff, two of the three hijackers burst into the cockpit with guns. The hijackers were members of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine, which had been founded in 1967 by George Habash.
The plane landed in Algiers, Algeria, where the aircraft and its passengers became captives of Algerian officials, starting a more than month-long ordeal for many of the passengers and crew. The 23 non-Israeli passengers were released first. On July 27, the 10 remaining women, passengers, crew, as well as three children, were set free. But the remaining 12 Israeli men (seven crew and five passengers, two of them airline employees) remained prisoners of the Algerian government until September 1, more than 40 days later. They were released following an international aviation boycott of Algeria and the release by Israel of 16 Palestinian prisoners.
One set of hijackings that captured particular attention around the world was the plot by members of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine to commandeer five planes, four bound for New York and one for London. On September 6, the hijackers, who demanded the release of Palestinians in Israeli jails, managed to take control of three planes and force them to land at Dawson's Field, a remote former British airstrip in Jordan. The planes were operated by TWA, Swissair and BOAC, the predecessor to British Airways. A fourth plane, a Pan Am aircraft, was flown to Cairo and blown up after the passengers disembarked.
The fifth aircraft was an El Al flight from Tel Aviv to New York with a stop in Amsterdam. The two hijackers, a Nicaraguan American man and a Palestinian woman, Leila Khaled, attempted to take over the plane after it took off from Amsterdam. The El Al pilot refused to accede to the demands of the hijackers. The male hijacker was shot by an onboard sky marshal and later died of his injuries while Khaled was overpowered. The plane landed at Heathrow airport in London.
Norman Shanks, a former director of airport security at Heathrow, told the New York Times that following the coordinated series of hijackings, the international aviation community took action to prevent hijackings.
A flight operated by the Belgian airlines Sabena from Vienna to Tel Aviv and piloted by a British-Jewish pilot, Reginald Levy, was taken over by four members of the Palestinian Black September movement. At their direction, Levy landed the plane at Lod airport near Tel Aviv, now known as Ben-Gurion International Airport. The hijackers reportedly separated Jewish from non-Jewish passengers, and when the aircraft landed demanded the release of Palestinian prisoners held by Israel or the plane would be blown up.
The following day, a commando team from the IDF's elite Sayeret Matkal unit approached the aircraft disguised as aviation technicians. They killed the two male hijackers and captured the two female hijackers. In an exchange of gunfire, a woman passenger was hit and later died of her wounds. The commando raid was commanded by Ehud Barak, who was later to become prime minister of Israel. One of the other commandos, who was wounded in the operation, was Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel's current prime minister.
The Entebbe hijacking saga began on June 27, 1976, when two members of the Popular Front for Palestine and two from Germany's Baader-Meinhof Gang, hijacked an Air France plane on a flight from Tel Aviv to Paris, with a stop in Athens, to Entebbe airport in Uganda. It arrived in Uganda the next day after a stop in Libya. The hijackers boarded the plane in Athens. They were joined by reinforcements in Uganda and the Ugandan dictator at the time, Idi Amin, expressed support for the hijacking.
On July 1, some of the passengers were released but about 100 remained, including all the Israelis and the members of the crew. The hijackers set a deadline by which their demands, the release of prisoners in Israel and elsewhere, would be met or they would kill the passengers. The hijackers' plans were foiled early on July 4, when a daring Israeli commando team that had landed at the airport rescued most of the passengers.
The commando unit commander, Yonatan Netanyahu, the brother of Israel's current prime minister, was killed in the operation, as were three hostages and all of the hijackers. A fourth passenger, Dora Bloch, who had been removed from the airport and taken to a Ugandan hospital prior to the rescue mission, was reportedly shot and killed by Ugandan forces.

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the hijacking of an egyptair aircraft to cyprus recalls a previous era when hijackings were a regular occurrence.
tuesday's hijacking of an egyptair aircraft on a domestic flight from alexandria to cairo took the world by surprise in part because, particularly since the september 11th attacks in the united states in 2001, security on passenger flights around the world has been substantially increased.
the 1960s and 1970s saw a large number of hijackings carried out by palestinian terrorist groups. el al israel airlines quickly developed a reputation for its stringent airline safety. the first and last successful hijacking of an el al aircraft took place in 1968.
on july 23, 1968, el al flight 426, en route from rome to tel aviv, was hijacked and flown to algeria. originally scheduled to depart rome on the afternoon of july 22, engine problems delayed the flight's departure and in the end, there were only 38 passengers on board – seven of them el al employees or their family members – in addition to a crew of 10. shortly after takeoff, two of the three hijackers burst into the cockpit with guns. the hijackers were members of the popular front for the liberation of palestine, which had been founded in 1967 by george habash.
the plane landed in algiers, algeria, where the aircraft and its passengers became captives of algerian officials, starting a more than month-long ordeal for many of the passengers and crew. the 23 non-israeli passengers were released first. on july 27, the 10 remaining women, passengers, crew, as well as three children, were set free. but the remaining 12 israeli men (seven crew and five passengers, two of them airline employees) remained prisoners of the algerian government until september 1, more than 40 days later. they were released following an international aviation boycott of algeria and the release by israel of 16 palestinian prisoners.
one set of hijackings that captured particular attention around the world was the plot by members of the popular front for the liberation of palestine to commandeer five planes, four bound for new york and one for london. on september 6, the hijackers, who demanded the release of palestinians in israeli jails, managed to take control of three planes and force them to land at dawson's field, a remote former british airstrip in jordan. the planes were operated by twa, swissair and boac, the predecessor to british airways. a fourth plane, a pan am aircraft, was flown to cairo and blown up after the passengers disembarked.
the fifth aircraft was an el al flight from tel aviv to new york with a stop in amsterdam. the two hijackers, a nicaraguan american man and a palestinian woman, leila khaled, attempted to take over the plane after it took off from amsterdam. the el al pilot refused to accede to the demands of the hijackers. the male hijacker was shot by an onboard sky marshal and later died of his injuries while khaled was overpowered. the plane landed at heathrow airport in london.
norman shanks, a former director of airport security at heathrow, told the new york times that following the coordinated series of hijackings, the international aviation community took action to prevent hijackings.
a flight operated by the belgian airlines sabena from vienna to tel aviv and piloted by a british-jewish pilot, reginald levy, was taken over by four members of the palestinian black september movement. at their direction, levy landed the plane at lod airport near tel aviv, now known as ben-gurion international airport. the hijackers reportedly separated jewish from non-jewish passengers, and when the aircraft landed demanded the release of palestinian prisoners held by israel or the plane would be blown up.
the following day, a commando team from the idf's elite sayeret matkal unit approached the aircraft disguised as aviation technicians. they killed the two male hijackers and captured the two female hijackers. in an exchange of gunfire, a woman passenger was hit and later died of her wounds. the commando raid was commanded by ehud barak, who was later to become prime minister of israel. one of the other commandos, who was wounded in the operation, was benjamin netanyahu, israel's current prime minister.
the entebbe hijacking saga began on june 27, 1976, when two members of the popular front for palestine and two from germany's baader-meinhof gang, hijacked an air france plane on a flight from tel aviv to paris, with a stop in athens, to entebbe airport in uganda. it arrived in uganda the next day after a stop in libya. the hijackers boarded the plane in athens. they were joined by reinforcements in uganda and the ugandan dictator at the time, idi amin, expressed support for the hijacking.
on july 1, some of the passengers were released but about 100 remained, including all the israelis and the members of the crew. the hijackers set a deadline by which their demands, the release of prisoners in israel and elsewhere, would be met or they would kill the passengers. the hijackers' plans were foiled early on july 4, when a daring israeli commando team that had landed at the airport rescued most of the passengers.
the commando unit commander, yonatan netanyahu, the brother of israel's current prime minister, was killed in the operation, as were three hostages and all of the hijackers. a fourth passenger, dora bloch, who had been removed from the airport and taken to a ugandan hospital prior to the rescue mission, was reportedly shot and killed by ugandan forces.


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Lets face it, the entire social media scene can seem overwhelming at times. You’re busy creating product, running a business, having a life – who’s got time, right?
Social media marketing is an important aspect of promoting your small business. In order to set up an effective social media marketing strategy, a basic understanding of the relationship between business and social media is needed.
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lets face it, the entire social media scene can seem overwhelming at times. you’re busy creating product, running a business, having a life – who’s got time, right?
social media marketing is an important aspect of promoting your small business. in order to set up an effective social media marketing strategy, a basic understanding of the relationship between business and social media is needed.
to help you learn the benefits of using social media for your small business, the masters of social media, hootsuite have created an ebook, top 10 social media marketing tips for small businesses.
this ebook provides you with all the necessary tools to build a strong social media marketing presence for your small business.
if you still need assistance with your social media, we are here to help. we can provide as much or as little assistance as is needed – whether you need help setting up and linking all your social sites to your website or need a monthly service where we can post to all your social sites for you.
just give us a call or email us.


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Teresa Noyola had a goal and an assist in Thursday's win over Portland. Photo by Jim Shorin/stanfordphoto.com.
The Stanford women's soccer team may have a five-game winning streak against Santa Clara, but the Broncos have pretty much owned the top-ranked Cardinal over the years.
Santa Clara hasn't won since 2006, but the Broncos are good enough to give Stanford all it can handle.
Stanford, which beat host Portland, 2-0, on Thursday night, visits Santa Clara on Sunday night in a featured matchup at venerable Buck Shaw Stadium at 8 p.m.
Palo Alto grad Teresa Noyola scored late in the first half to give Stanford its lead. Kristy Zurmuhlen added a second-half goal, with an assist from Noyola.
The Cardinal (7-0-1) moved into the top spot in the national rankings this week. Santa Clara (3-0-4) is currently ranked 18th.
The Broncos have allowed a total of five goals on the season while Stanford is tied for eighth in the nation in scoring with 3.29 goals per game.
Castilleja grad Lindsay Taylor leads Stanford with six goals and two assists for 14 points. She's the reigning National Player of the Week and the Pac-12 Player of the Week after helping the Cardinal beat Notre Dame in come-from-behind fashion last weekend.
The Cardinal has spread its scoring around this season, with Noyola recording five goals and freshman Chioma Ubogagu adding four. Six other players have scored at least once through eight games.
Stanford is close to being at full strength. Sophomore goalkeeper Emily Oliver was back in the net after a close encounter of the worst kind with the post last Friday.
Aly Gleason made her first career start and recorded a shutout in a 2-0 win over 15th-ranked UC Irvine on Sunday.
Defender Kendall Romine continues to be bothered by injuries, though Madeleine Thompson has been effective in her place. Romine was able to play against the Pilots.
Defender Rachel Quon and midfielder Mariah Nogueira returned from injuries to play last weekend.
Versatile Courtney Verloo, who is on the Hermann Trophy watch list, has yet to play this season.
Research by collegesoccer360.com has revealed that Stanford's senior class has the highest four-year record (76-4-4, .929) among any Division I school through last weekend. Portland is third on that list. Stanford's seniors are: defender Camille Levin, Noyola, Taylor and midfielder Kristy Zurmuhlen.
Fourth-ranked Stanford (1-0) gets its season going in earnest this weekend at the NorCal tournament at Pacific in Stockton.
The Cardinal meets nationally ranked St. Francis College on Saturday morning and will play either the host Tigers or Santa Clara later in the day.
Stanford opened its season, officially, with a 16-0 drubbing of NAIA power Fresno Pacific, its first shutout since at least 1994, at the UC Irvine Invitational two weeks ago. The three other matches against Division I schools were declared scrimmages.
Fifth-year senior driver Sam Finlayson scored twice against the Sunbirds in his first game in four years.
Second-ranked Stanford (6-1) looks to get back on track Friday night when Pac-12 newcomer Utah pays a visit to Maples Pavilion for a 7 p.m. first serve.
The Cardinal lost at top-ranked California in four sets on Tuesday night, its third straight defeat to the Bears, who reached last year's national championship match and shared the Pac-10 title with Stanford.
The Cardinal hit a season-low .103 against California, which is coached by Palo Alto grad Rich Feller, the reigning National Coach of the Year.
Stanford sophomore outside hitter Rachel Williams has emerged from the wings to establish herself as an All-American candidate. She leads the team with 136 kills (5.04 per set) and is hitting .250 overall. She's also one of the top defensive players on the court, averaging 2.85 digs per game.
The Cardinal has relied heavily on its defense to date. Eight Cardinal players have achieved double figures in digs, and six of them have at least 49 through seven matches.
Despite the low hitting percentage against the Bears, Stanford still maintains a .218 to .150 edge in that department over their opponents overall.
Junior setter Karissa Cook is also showing her skills after sharing the position the previous two years. She averages 10.81 assists per set, has four service aces and a team-high 94 digs.
Stanford hosts Colorado on Saturday night, also at 7 p.m.
Stanford (1-4) hosts USF (1-4) in a nonconference match on Saturday night at 7 p.m.
The Cardinal split two matches at home, as part of the Cal Legacy Classic, last weekend, beating nationally-ranked Kentucky, 3-1, and dropping a 1-0 decision to Lehigh.
Stanford has won the last three matches against the Dons, all by a 1-0 margin. USF continues to lead the all-time series, 15-14-5.
The Cardinal has been outscored 8-3 this season, with Dersu Abolfathi, JJ Koval and Adam Jahn each scoring once. Drew Hutchins and Jason Dodson have shared goaltending duties.
No. 9 Stanford (5-1) opens the NorPac Conference season Saturday at Pacific in Stockton with a four-match winning streak intact.
Kelsey Harbin became the second Cardinal freshman to earn weekly honors from the NorPac, joining Alex McCawley, after she was named a Defensive Player of the Week for helping Stanford to a pair of home victories over the weekend.
Stanford beat No. 19 Indiana, 4-2, on Friday and No. 18 Northeastern, 3-2, on Sunday. The lone loss was at No. 4 Connecticut.
Stanford vaulted seven spots in this week's Kookaburra/NFHCA National Coaches poll. It's the highest national ranking for Stanford since Sept. 22, 1987, when the Cardinal checked in at No. 6 following a 4-1 start.
Stanford, ranked 12th in the Golf World/Nike Golf preseason coaches' poll, opens its fall schedule on Friday at the Olympia Fields/Fighting Illini Invitational against an impressive field that includes 10 Top-25 teams.
"We're really looking forward to the event," Stanford coach Conrad Ray said. "It's a world-class course and the greens are fast and pretty difficult. It's a beautiful time of year in Chicago and the field is one of the strongest we'll see all year and we're excited to compete. We want to get off to a good start and we're ready to go."
Stanford held a four-round qualifying event last week and will send Andrew Yun, Steven Kearney, Cameron Wilson, and freshmen Patrick Grimes (from Menlo School) and Patrick Rodgers to the event.
Stanford begins its fall schedule on Monday at the Washington State Cougar Cup with visions of competing for the Pac-12 championship.
The Cardinal, which recorded eight top-10 finishes last season, The Cardinal returns four of its top five stroke-average leaders including All-Pac-10 second-team selection Kristina Wong and All-Pac-10 honorable mention Sally Watson.
"They provide amazing stability, strong leadership and power at the top," Stanford coach Caroline O'Connor said. "To have them as the core knowing that they still have two years left, we're in a good place."
Wong posted five consecutive top-10 finishes highlighted by a second-place tie at the Arizona Wildcat Invitational.
Watson recorded five top-20 finishes, including four during a five-event run near the end of the season.
Head coach John Rittman has signed a new five-year contract, which took effect on Sept. 1, 2011, the University announced Thursday.
Rittman, who enters his 16th season at Stanford in 2011-12, will be under contract with Stanford through the 2016 softball season.
Under Rittman, Stanford holds a 641-294-3 (.685) record in 15 seasons. Additionally, the Cardinal has recorded 14 consecutive winning seasons, made 14 straight NCAA appearances, notched 12 40-win seasons and produced at least one All-American in each of the last 14 years.
Ken Shibuya, an assistant with Stanford since 2006, has been named associate head coach of the program.
Shibuya has been a key figure in the Cardinal's rise to prominence and its 2010 NCAA championship.
"The dedication to the program and knowledge he brings is very much deserving of being associate head coach," Stanford head coach John Kosty said. "The title is very deserving."
This summer, Shibuya was the head coach of the U.S. youth national team that finished third at the Pan American Cup (under 19) in Mexicali, Mexico, on July 16.

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teresa noyola had a goal and an assist in thursday's win over portland. photo by jim shorin/stanfordphoto.com.
the stanford women's soccer team may have a five-game winning streak against santa clara, but the broncos have pretty much owned the top-ranked cardinal over the years.
santa clara hasn't won since 2006, but the broncos are good enough to give stanford all it can handle.
stanford, which beat host portland, 2-0, on thursday night, visits santa clara on sunday night in a featured matchup at venerable buck shaw stadium at 8 p.m.
palo alto grad teresa noyola scored late in the first half to give stanford its lead. kristy zurmuhlen added a second-half goal, with an assist from noyola.
the cardinal (7-0-1) moved into the top spot in the national rankings this week. santa clara (3-0-4) is currently ranked 18th.
the broncos have allowed a total of five goals on the season while stanford is tied for eighth in the nation in scoring with 3.29 goals per game.
castilleja grad lindsay taylor leads stanford with six goals and two assists for 14 points. she's the reigning national player of the week and the pac-12 player of the week after helping the cardinal beat notre dame in come-from-behind fashion last weekend.
the cardinal has spread its scoring around this season, with noyola recording five goals and freshman chioma ubogagu adding four. six other players have scored at least once through eight games.
stanford is close to being at full strength. sophomore goalkeeper emily oliver was back in the net after a close encounter of the worst kind with the post last friday.
aly gleason made her first career start and recorded a shutout in a 2-0 win over 15th-ranked uc irvine on sunday.
defender kendall romine continues to be bothered by injuries, though madeleine thompson has been effective in her place. romine was able to play against the pilots.
defender rachel quon and midfielder mariah nogueira returned from injuries to play last weekend.
versatile courtney verloo, who is on the hermann trophy watch list, has yet to play this season.
research by collegesoccer360.com has revealed that stanford's senior class has the highest four-year record (76-4-4, .929) among any division i school through last weekend. portland is third on that list. stanford's seniors are: defender camille levin, noyola, taylor and midfielder kristy zurmuhlen.
fourth-ranked stanford (1-0) gets its season going in earnest this weekend at the norcal tournament at pacific in stockton.
the cardinal meets nationally ranked st. francis college on saturday morning and will play either the host tigers or santa clara later in the day.
stanford opened its season, officially, with a 16-0 drubbing of naia power fresno pacific, its first shutout since at least 1994, at the uc irvine invitational two weeks ago. the three other matches against division i schools were declared scrimmages.
fifth-year senior driver sam finlayson scored twice against the sunbirds in his first game in four years.
second-ranked stanford (6-1) looks to get back on track friday night when pac-12 newcomer utah pays a visit to maples pavilion for a 7 p.m. first serve.
the cardinal lost at top-ranked california in four sets on tuesday night, its third straight defeat to the bears, who reached last year's national championship match and shared the pac-10 title with stanford.
the cardinal hit a season-low .103 against california, which is coached by palo alto grad rich feller, the reigning national coach of the year.
stanford sophomore outside hitter rachel williams has emerged from the wings to establish herself as an all-american candidate. she leads the team with 136 kills (5.04 per set) and is hitting .250 overall. she's also one of the top defensive players on the court, averaging 2.85 digs per game.
the cardinal has relied heavily on its defense to date. eight cardinal players have achieved double figures in digs, and six of them have at least 49 through seven matches.
despite the low hitting percentage against the bears, stanford still maintains a .218 to .150 edge in that department over their opponents overall.
junior setter karissa cook is also showing her skills after sharing the position the previous two years. she averages 10.81 assists per set, has four service aces and a team-high 94 digs.
stanford hosts colorado on saturday night, also at 7 p.m.
stanford (1-4) hosts usf (1-4) in a nonconference match on saturday night at 7 p.m.
the cardinal split two matches at home, as part of the cal legacy classic, last weekend, beating nationally-ranked kentucky, 3-1, and dropping a 1-0 decision to lehigh.
stanford has won the last three matches against the dons, all by a 1-0 margin. usf continues to lead the all-time series, 15-14-5.
the cardinal has been outscored 8-3 this season, with dersu abolfathi, jj koval and adam jahn each scoring once. drew hutchins and jason dodson have shared goaltending duties.
no. 9 stanford (5-1) opens the norpac conference season saturday at pacific in stockton with a four-match winning streak intact.
kelsey harbin became the second cardinal freshman to earn weekly honors from the norpac, joining alex mccawley, after she was named a defensive player of the week for helping stanford to a pair of home victories over the weekend.
stanford beat no. 19 indiana, 4-2, on friday and no. 18 northeastern, 3-2, on sunday. the lone loss was at no. 4 connecticut.
stanford vaulted seven spots in this week's kookaburra/nfhca national coaches poll. it's the highest national ranking for stanford since sept. 22, 1987, when the cardinal checked in at no. 6 following a 4-1 start.
stanford, ranked 12th in the golf world/nike golf preseason coaches' poll, opens its fall schedule on friday at the olympia fields/fighting illini invitational against an impressive field that includes 10 top-25 teams.
"we're really looking forward to the event," stanford coach conrad ray said. "it's a world-class course and the greens are fast and pretty difficult. it's a beautiful time of year in chicago and the field is one of the strongest we'll see all year and we're excited to compete. we want to get off to a good start and we're ready to go."
stanford held a four-round qualifying event last week and will send andrew yun, steven kearney, cameron wilson, and freshmen patrick grimes (from menlo school) and patrick rodgers to the event.
stanford begins its fall schedule on monday at the washington state cougar cup with visions of competing for the pac-12 championship.
the cardinal, which recorded eight top-10 finishes last season, the cardinal returns four of its top five stroke-average leaders including all-pac-10 second-team selection kristina wong and all-pac-10 honorable mention sally watson.
"they provide amazing stability, strong leadership and power at the top," stanford coach caroline o'connor said. "to have them as the core knowing that they still have two years left, we're in a good place."
wong posted five consecutive top-10 finishes highlighted by a second-place tie at the arizona wildcat invitational.
watson recorded five top-20 finishes, including four during a five-event run near the end of the season.
head coach john rittman has signed a new five-year contract, which took effect on sept. 1, 2011, the university announced thursday.
rittman, who enters his 16th season at stanford in 2011-12, will be under contract with stanford through the 2016 softball season.
under rittman, stanford holds a 641-294-3 (.685) record in 15 seasons. additionally, the cardinal has recorded 14 consecutive winning seasons, made 14 straight ncaa appearances, notched 12 40-win seasons and produced at least one all-american in each of the last 14 years.
ken shibuya, an assistant with stanford since 2006, has been named associate head coach of the program.
shibuya has been a key figure in the cardinal's rise to prominence and its 2010 ncaa championship.
"the dedication to the program and knowledge he brings is very much deserving of being associate head coach," stanford head coach john kosty said. "the title is very deserving."
this summer, shibuya was the head coach of the u.s. youth national team that finished third at the pan american cup (under 19) in mexicali, mexico, on july 16.


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Texas Ayurvedic provides a very private, exclusive setting for you to enjoy the many benefits of Ayurveda. Our holistic approach means we only use the purest natural and plant-based ingredients and products.
We highly recommend all therapies to be preceded by a lifestyle consultation with a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner who will perform an in-depth analysis of your health and any concerns you may have. Consultations are performed in a warm environment to ensure maximum privacy and personalization of service. In line with Ayurvedic principles, we use the finest therapeutic oils and herbs in all of our treatments that are carefully selected and customized for each individual. Where applicable, ingredients are made fresh. Series of treatments are highly recommended for optimal benefits of our services.
This evaluation will determine how well you are living and will detect any changes needed before you begin your path to positive health and balance. The wellness consultation will help determine what is your predominant dosha. All personalized consultations include assessment of current mind/body balance and based on the body type, specific recommendations for diet, herbs, exercise, daily and seasonal routines are provided.
Therapeutic massage using various Indian healing techniques and targeting any chronic tension in the body. Herb-infused oils are gently warmed and massaged into the skin, detoxifying and strengthening the body. Excellent for those seeking relaxation for those tired muscles after the hard days work.
calms the mental state through nourishing the nervous system. Warm oil is rhythmically poured onto the center of the forehead creating profound relaxation as mind and body surrender to the experience.
Relax into the enticing aroma of lavender, chamomile, eucalyptus,lemongrass and rose. This beautiful combination enhances the detoxification of cells, while the herbal steam allows nourishing oils to penetrate into the blood.
Traditional Indian head massage removing both emotional and physical energy blockages, while activating hair and hair roots. The increase in circulation and lymph flow helps treat headaches or migraines as well as balances the rest of the body. It involves the marma points of the head.
Begin with dry brushing of your feet to remove dead cells, followed by a generous energy point massage to ease your tired feet away. Reduces stress levels, pain relief, relaxes, rejuvenates to ease your tension.
Nasal therapy to remove impurities and allergic sensitivities to environmental pollutants. A few drops of specialized nasal oils are placed in the nose, followed by a facial massage. This therapy is recommended for sinusitis and those prone to congestion and allergic reactions.
A very effective pain relief therapy to treat localized pains especially over the lower back, upper back, neck and knees. This treatment being very gentle, can be administered even where other massages can’t be given. The warmth induces relaxation for the tensed muscles.
Recommended as a course for lasting benefits.
Available as a package of 3, 5, 7 or more sessions.
Netra Vasthi is a treatment in which the eye is covered with warm ghee or medicated oil. A special Ayurvedic treatment for eye health that relieves eye strain, eye fatigue and dark circles. Netra Vasthi improves eyesight, reduces inflammation and tones the internal muscles of the eye.
Also available as a package of 3, 5, 7 or more sessions.
Used for chronic back pain, dough made of herbal powders is put on sacral area in a shape of dam in which warm medicated oil is kept for a while.
A specialised warm oil treatment for the back of the neck, it is ideal for people suffering from neck pains, nerve problems, tension and stress related ailments.
Specialized therapy in which warm medicinal oils are retained over the region of the heart and heart chakra for 20 minutes. Uro Vasthi strengthens the heart muscle, improves blood circulation and breathing functions.
Strengthens the power of digestion and absorption, and facilitates the release of deeply seated emotions. Relieves digestive symptoms such as irritable bowel, flatulence, poor appetite, constipation and abdominal discomfort.
Comforting Care that is so Relaxing and Indulging – to relieve tired or aching muscles & joints; increase flexibility & range of motion of the joints; improve complexion & suppleness of the skin.
Warm bundles of custom selected herbs, grains or pulses either dipped in herbal oils, herbal decoction, milk boiled with herbs or steamed are used. They can also be applied with dry heat as per the condition. The rhythmic treatment can be so relieving as the warmth gets into the tissues and the herbs work magically to bring the relief to the tired muscles.
It involves hot blend of rice cooked in milk and herbs causing perspiration and getting rid of unwanted toxins leaving you nourished and rejuvenated.
It is a technique of massaging the body with linen bags containing herbal ingredients in dry powdered form. Herbal poultices are prepared with various herbs and medicated powder. Entire body is massaged with these poultices after they are warmed in medicated oils. Highly effective in treatments of ailments affecting the bones and joints.
Elakizhi is a classic massage with medicated leaves and is used to address joint pain, muscle cramps, stress and arthritis. Improves blood circulation; Improves skin complexion; Increase muscle strength; Relieves body pain and stiffness.
Massage designed to eliminate toxins accumulated over the years by the body. Begin with a soothing, therapeutic oil massage followed by an exfoliating scrub of herbal powders, all prepared with plant-based ingredients. The herbs have nourishing effects that are rejuvenating. Finish this transcendental treatment with a soothing steam. Highly recommended for weight loss and cellulite removal.
Involves deeply penetrating restorative herbal paste custom blend for you along with nourishing warm oil massage. Combine with the herbal steam for the ultimate effect.
Starts with dry brushing for exfoliation and circulation, followed by revitalising massage with warm dosha specific oil, and remineralizing herbal paste leaving you de-stressed, re-energized and rejuvenated for days to come.
Offering pre-natal massage to expectant moms to keep up with their unique physical and emotional changes occuring as a result of increased weight, shifting posture, and adjusting hormone levels. Texas Ayurvedic offers techniques that eases backaches, headaches, shoulder and neck aches that may be caused by muscle tension and shifts in posture to accommodate increasing weight, decreasing pain in the pelvic/hip area and reducing fatigue.
The post-natal period can be a daunting time for the new mother as she adjusts physically and emotionally. Texas Ayurvedic Post natal massage helps calm the new mother giving that much needed relaxation. Eases muscle aches and pains that result from nursing and carrying your newborn. Decreases pain associated with breastfeeding and poor posture.
Traditional massage aimed at increasing the oxygen flow to the muscles and releasing toxins. By increasing circulation, it stimulates the nervous system to reduce stress both emotionally and physically.
Promotes deep muscle and tissue relaxation relieving pain offering benefits at both physical and psychological levels, alleviating stress and releasing toxins, improves circulation, letting your stress and anxieties melt away as your muscles are treated with warmth of the stones.
For your own comfort, please arrive at least 15 minutes before your appointment to have enough time to relax and prepare for your treatment. After your check-in, you will be invited to relax in our lounge where complimentary Ayurvedic refreshments and beverages will be provided.
Robes, towels, slippers and personal care products are provided for your comfort. Showering is recommended before any body treatment. Cellular phones are discouraged at Texas Ayurvedic.
Guests must be at least 18 years old to book an appointment. Guests under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent. Pregnant women and guests with special health concerns or needs must inform our staff before therapies.
Prices are subject to change without prior notice. Please enquire at Texas Ayurvedic when booking an appointment.
I can’t believe how refreshed I feel, I have never been pain free in many years, my skin is no longer dry and everyone said my eyes look so much brighter!

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texas ayurvedic provides a very private, exclusive setting for you to enjoy the many benefits of ayurveda. our holistic approach means we only use the purest natural and plant-based ingredients and products.
we highly recommend all therapies to be preceded by a lifestyle consultation with a qualified ayurvedic practitioner who will perform an in-depth analysis of your health and any concerns you may have. consultations are performed in a warm environment to ensure maximum privacy and personalization of service. in line with ayurvedic principles, we use the finest therapeutic oils and herbs in all of our treatments that are carefully selected and customized for each individual. where applicable, ingredients are made fresh. series of treatments are highly recommended for optimal benefits of our services.
this evaluation will determine how well you are living and will detect any changes needed before you begin your path to positive health and balance. the wellness consultation will help determine what is your predominant dosha. all personalized consultations include assessment of current mind/body balance and based on the body type, specific recommendations for diet, herbs, exercise, daily and seasonal routines are provided.
therapeutic massage using various indian healing techniques and targeting any chronic tension in the body. herb-infused oils are gently warmed and massaged into the skin, detoxifying and strengthening the body. excellent for those seeking relaxation for those tired muscles after the hard days work.
calms the mental state through nourishing the nervous system. warm oil is rhythmically poured onto the center of the forehead creating profound relaxation as mind and body surrender to the experience.
relax into the enticing aroma of lavender, chamomile, eucalyptus,lemongrass and rose. this beautiful combination enhances the detoxification of cells, while the herbal steam allows nourishing oils to penetrate into the blood.
traditional indian head massage removing both emotional and physical energy blockages, while activating hair and hair roots. the increase in circulation and lymph flow helps treat headaches or migraines as well as balances the rest of the body. it involves the marma points of the head.
begin with dry brushing of your feet to remove dead cells, followed by a generous energy point massage to ease your tired feet away. reduces stress levels, pain relief, relaxes, rejuvenates to ease your tension.
nasal therapy to remove impurities and allergic sensitivities to environmental pollutants. a few drops of specialized nasal oils are placed in the nose, followed by a facial massage. this therapy is recommended for sinusitis and those prone to congestion and allergic reactions.
a very effective pain relief therapy to treat localized pains especially over the lower back, upper back, neck and knees. this treatment being very gentle, can be administered even where other massages can’t be given. the warmth induces relaxation for the tensed muscles.
recommended as a course for lasting benefits.
available as a package of 3, 5, 7 or more sessions.
netra vasthi is a treatment in which the eye is covered with warm ghee or medicated oil. a special ayurvedic treatment for eye health that relieves eye strain, eye fatigue and dark circles. netra vasthi improves eyesight, reduces inflammation and tones the internal muscles of the eye.
also available as a package of 3, 5, 7 or more sessions.
used for chronic back pain, dough made of herbal powders is put on sacral area in a shape of dam in which warm medicated oil is kept for a while.
a specialised warm oil treatment for the back of the neck, it is ideal for people suffering from neck pains, nerve problems, tension and stress related ailments.
specialized therapy in which warm medicinal oils are retained over the region of the heart and heart chakra for 20 minutes. uro vasthi strengthens the heart muscle, improves blood circulation and breathing functions.
strengthens the power of digestion and absorption, and facilitates the release of deeply seated emotions. relieves digestive symptoms such as irritable bowel, flatulence, poor appetite, constipation and abdominal discomfort.
comforting care that is so relaxing and indulging – to relieve tired or aching muscles & joints; increase flexibility & range of motion of the joints; improve complexion & suppleness of the skin.
warm bundles of custom selected herbs, grains or pulses either dipped in herbal oils, herbal decoction, milk boiled with herbs or steamed are used. they can also be applied with dry heat as per the condition. the rhythmic treatment can be so relieving as the warmth gets into the tissues and the herbs work magically to bring the relief to the tired muscles.
it involves hot blend of rice cooked in milk and herbs causing perspiration and getting rid of unwanted toxins leaving you nourished and rejuvenated.
it is a technique of massaging the body with linen bags containing herbal ingredients in dry powdered form. herbal poultices are prepared with various herbs and medicated powder. entire body is massaged with these poultices after they are warmed in medicated oils. highly effective in treatments of ailments affecting the bones and joints.
elakizhi is a classic massage with medicated leaves and is used to address joint pain, muscle cramps, stress and arthritis. improves blood circulation; improves skin complexion; increase muscle strength; relieves body pain and stiffness.
massage designed to eliminate toxins accumulated over the years by the body. begin with a soothing, therapeutic oil massage followed by an exfoliating scrub of herbal powders, all prepared with plant-based ingredients. the herbs have nourishing effects that are rejuvenating. finish this transcendental treatment with a soothing steam. highly recommended for weight loss and cellulite removal.
involves deeply penetrating restorative herbal paste custom blend for you along with nourishing warm oil massage. combine with the herbal steam for the ultimate effect.
starts with dry brushing for exfoliation and circulation, followed by revitalising massage with warm dosha specific oil, and remineralizing herbal paste leaving you de-stressed, re-energized and rejuvenated for days to come.
offering pre-natal massage to expectant moms to keep up with their unique physical and emotional changes occuring as a result of increased weight, shifting posture, and adjusting hormone levels. texas ayurvedic offers techniques that eases backaches, headaches, shoulder and neck aches that may be caused by muscle tension and shifts in posture to accommodate increasing weight, decreasing pain in the pelvic/hip area and reducing fatigue.
the post-natal period can be a daunting time for the new mother as she adjusts physically and emotionally. texas ayurvedic post natal massage helps calm the new mother giving that much needed relaxation. eases muscle aches and pains that result from nursing and carrying your newborn. decreases pain associated with breastfeeding and poor posture.
traditional massage aimed at increasing the oxygen flow to the muscles and releasing toxins. by increasing circulation, it stimulates the nervous system to reduce stress both emotionally and physically.
promotes deep muscle and tissue relaxation relieving pain offering benefits at both physical and psychological levels, alleviating stress and releasing toxins, improves circulation, letting your stress and anxieties melt away as your muscles are treated with warmth of the stones.
for your own comfort, please arrive at least 15 minutes before your appointment to have enough time to relax and prepare for your treatment. after your check-in, you will be invited to relax in our lounge where complimentary ayurvedic refreshments and beverages will be provided.
robes, towels, slippers and personal care products are provided for your comfort. showering is recommended before any body treatment. cellular phones are discouraged at texas ayurvedic.
guests must be at least 18 years old to book an appointment. guests under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent. pregnant women and guests with special health concerns or needs must inform our staff before therapies.
prices are subject to change without prior notice. please enquire at texas ayurvedic when booking an appointment.
i can’t believe how refreshed i feel, i have never been pain free in many years, my skin is no longer dry and everyone said my eyes look so much brighter!


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How to stay on track, get ahead, study abroad or pursue a special interest.
Enroll in any of UB's summer sessions to study here — or anywhere in the world — and earn credit.
Summer session offers more than 2,000 courses, online or on campus.
Make the most of your summer. Registration opens March 11.
Find information about tuition and fees, billing dates, financial aid and more.
Explore study abroad and experiential learning opportunities.
Embrace summer in Buffalo! From Canalside concerts and art festivals to kayaking, biking and more, summer is one of the best times to be here. Come and see where UBThisSummer can take you.

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how to stay on track, get ahead, study abroad or pursue a special interest.
enroll in any of ub's summer sessions to study here — or anywhere in the world — and earn credit.
summer session offers more than 2,000 courses, online or on campus.
make the most of your summer. registration opens march 11.
find information about tuition and fees, billing dates, financial aid and more.
explore study abroad and experiential learning opportunities.
embrace summer in buffalo! from canalside concerts and art festivals to kayaking, biking and more, summer is one of the best times to be here. come and see where ubthissummer can take you.


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Explore our courses and choose from a wide range of workshops and part time programs. Learn new skills. Be in demand. Accelerate your career.
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All Accelerate courses are taught by industry leaders. Learn the latest skills from the best in the business!
Accelerate is powered by SAE Institute; a leading creative media education provider with 51 campuses in 25 countries.
Technology is changing industries world-wide. Don’t get left behind. Study with Accelerate, learn the latest skills and stay in demand.
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accelerate offers students industry relevant learning and access to sae’s world-class facilities.
explore our courses and choose from a wide range of workshops and part time programs. learn new skills. be in demand. accelerate your career.
with accelerate you will learn relevant, innovative, industry-based skills, giving you a competitive edge.
all accelerate courses are taught by industry leaders. learn the latest skills from the best in the business!
accelerate is powered by sae institute; a leading creative media education provider with 51 campuses in 25 countries.
technology is changing industries world-wide. don’t get left behind. study with accelerate, learn the latest skills and stay in demand.
experienced xr creative and technical director with a demonstrated history of working in the motion pictures and film/broadcast industries. extensive experience in vfx, motion capture, vr development, realtime rendering, film production, lighting, art direction, and television.
mark has extensive experience in film production having directed, co-written and produced the successful australian feature film backyard ashes. he also recently completed directing and producing his 2nd feature film the merger, which is now in final stages of post-production ahead of its release in cinemas later this year.
accelerate is a short course education provider powered by sae creative media institute. explore our courses and get started.
accelerate is an industry integrated education provider focused on delivering superior employment outcomes for our students. find out more.
we are powered by global education provider the sae institute and part of the navitas group of companies. find out more.
by providing my email address and telephone number above, i agree to receive information via email and may be called in the case of any queries.i agree to sae’s which enables sae to contact me periodically about its courses, news and updates.
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text: Framingham Public Library’s 30th Anniversary film series continues to celebrate the movies of 1988! Depending on your age, we invite you to re-watch an old favorite, re-live your childhood, or catch something great for the first time. It’s April! Which means it’s baseball season! Which means that on Wednesday, April 25th at 7:00 PM, we’ll be watching Kevin Costner and Susan Sarandon fall in love and play catch in Bull Durham.

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After 5.5 years of intense use, the screen started to go blank at certain angles.
I bought a new inverter cable from iFixit and followed the excellent repair guide. It took a while, but it was a success. The guide is very good.
I was a little scared that I would accidently break the socket where the inverter connects to the motherboard. I used a needle to carefully pry out the connector. This step took me a while.
In step 18, I accidently ripped the foil in two. It is very thin and fragile.
I couldn't to step 30, because the microphone cable was stripped and connected to ground and taped together with the ground loop. This stopped me from doing step 35, but I could carry on the repair with the display still attached to the body.
Step 40: The plastic clips springs away quite far if you're unlucky.
Upon reassembly, the hardest part was to reassembly the optical drive. If it is not properly installed, it is not possible to assemble the keyboard/upper case. It took me several tries to get this right.
In step 6 I stripped one of the screws, because I didn't notice that they were not all the same.

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after 5.5 years of intense use, the screen started to go blank at certain angles.
i bought a new inverter cable from ifixit and followed the excellent repair guide. it took a while, but it was a success. the guide is very good.
i was a little scared that i would accidently break the socket where the inverter connects to the motherboard. i used a needle to carefully pry out the connector. this step took me a while.
in step 18, i accidently ripped the foil in two. it is very thin and fragile.
i couldn't to step 30, because the microphone cable was stripped and connected to ground and taped together with the ground loop. this stopped me from doing step 35, but i could carry on the repair with the display still attached to the body.
step 40: the plastic clips springs away quite far if you're unlucky.
upon reassembly, the hardest part was to reassembly the optical drive. if it is not properly installed, it is not possible to assemble the keyboard/upper case. it took me several tries to get this right.
in step 6 i stripped one of the screws, because i didn't notice that they were not all the same.


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Using the LONGSCAN data, we are trying to better understand the physical and mental health consequences of stressful and traumatic events experienced from early childhood into young adulthood (see e.g. Marshall, Stigall, & van Dulmen, 2017). The events we examine are varied but include both proximal and distal sources of stress including, family instability (including entry and continued experiences in the foster care system), exposure to violence, and poverty. To achieve our overarching aim the central focus of this research is to identify the underlying mechanisms and important risk and resiliency factors that may ameliorate or exacerbate the effect that stressful events have on health. More specifically, we are interested in how experiences in close relationships (peer and romantic relationships) buffer (e.g. support, closeness) or worsen (e.g. conflict, victimization) the effects of early adversity on adolescent and young adult health.
Self-Control and Executive Functions. Building on data from several couple studies in Northeast Ohio, we are investigating risk factors, in particular executive functions and self-control for intimate partner violence. We are particularly interested in the interplay between self and partner effects. In other words, how do partner characteristics contribute to intimate partner violence perpetration and victimization? This work is an extension of several recent studies from our lab (Baker, Klipfel, & van Dulmen, in press; Chong, Claxton, & van Dulmen, 2015; Goncy & van Dulmen, in press; van Dulmen, & Goncy, 2010).
Research suggests the extent to which people define themselves by their relationship (i.e., relational- interdependent self-construal or RISC) not only influences how they view their partners, but also how they come to terms with their own identity. However, scant research has examined how this affects their approach to relationship adversity, particularly in the context of romantic relationships. Thus, this line of research addresses a basic and applied issue by extending the validity of the RISC to studies of romantic relationships and examining ways in which high vs. low RISC translates to real situations of conflict using observational studies in the lab.
To investigate low retention rates in college, we are taking a unique approach and examining how a romantic partner affects academic functioning during the first semester of college. We are particularly interested in first semester college students, as research shows that this is arguably the most critical point for predicting degree completion and retention. We hypothesize that being in a healthy relationship can be beneficial and can even act as a buffer during times of stress (e.g. mid-terms). Using a short-term longitudinal design, and controlling for previous performance indicators (e.g. SAT scores) we hope to shed more light as to how -and why- romantic partners affect academic performance and retention.
Building on recent work in our lab (e.g. Claxton & van Dulmen, 2013, 2015; Claxton, DeLuca, & van Dulmen, 2015; DeLuca et al., 2015; Klipfel, Claxton, & van Dulmen, 2014) we continue to investigate (a) the interplay between CSREs and behavioral health/alcohol use, (b) whether CSREs are unique to the college context, and (c) the social context of CSREs.
Research suggests that positive parental engagement has wide-reaching benefits for children. In order to promote positive parental engagement, it is necessary to understand the factors that underlie it. Guided by a family systems approach, we investigate factors underlying positive parental engagement using an ethnically and economically diverse sample of parents. Family systems models suggest there is an interplay between the parents and the child. Therefore, the mother’s parenting of the child is influenced by her relationship with the father and the father’s parenting of the child is influenced by his relationship with the mother. Indeed, research suggests that positive mother-father relationship experiences spill over and lead to more parental engagement. Consequently, we investigate spillover between both mothers’ and fathers’ reports of positive relationship experiences and positive parental engagement. Furthermore, guided by family stress models, we investigate if spillover differs based on family structure, poverty, or race. The results of this study will help up better understand predictors of positive parental engagement in a diverse sample of parents.
Little empirical work examines the long-term adjustment of adoptees and how adoption-related experiences, such as age at adoption and type of adoption, impact outcomes in young adulthood. To fill this gap in the literature, Haylee’s dissertation aims to (a) extend the limited literature on the young adult outcomes of adoptees and (b) utilize propensity score methods to provide a more precise estimate of the long-term impact of adoption by accounting for relevant confounds. In addition, this work will (c) compare the young adult outcomes of adoptees based on adoption-related experiences, which will help explain why some adoptees show poorer outcomes than others. Specifically, Haylee is analyzing the long-term implications of adoption on educational, work, and marital outcomes in young adulthood. In addition, she is investigating the role of age at adoption, foster care experience, and type of adoption in understanding individual differences in adoptee outcomes. Using data from the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent to Adult Health (Add Health), she will conduct regression analyses and utilize propensity score methods to account for the quality of close relationships (i.e., parent-child relationships, peer relationships, and romantic relationships) and other relevant confounds (e.g., internalizing and externalizing behavior problems, mother’s educational attainment) that may explain previously observed differences in the literature. This research will provide a more nuanced understanding of the long-term effects of adoption and adoption-related experiences, which will inform existing research and theory on the adjustment of adoptees in young adulthood.
Dating violence is a prevalent and problematic issue on college campuses. Unfortunately, not much is known about the efficacy of current psychoeducational interventions on college campuses. While psychoeducational interventions are often successful in increasing knowledge and changing attitudes towards dating violence, the current consensus is that they are not enough (in and of themselves) to reduce the actual behavior of dating violence. It is critical to also address behavioral risk factors in interventions if we wish to see behavioral change. One behavioral risk factor to consider is the way in which an individual responds to emotionally charged states. Indeed, experiencing emotionally charged states such as anger or stress increases the likelihood of perpetrating dating violence. Unfortunately, some individuals use aggression as an unhealthy coping mechanism when they experience emotionally charged states. Therefore, the current study examines if traditional psychoeducational programs can be improved by adding a booster session that teaches students to cope with emotionally charged states in a healthy manner; specifically, though mindfulness-based skills. This study will inform current prevention efforts on college campuses as well as future research on the association between mindfulness and dating violence.
Most research on romantic involvement has been conducted using Western samples, which commonly involve dating before marriage. However, dating-based partner selection and marriages of choice are not predominant practices in many non-Western cultures. The Romantic Inclination Scale (RIS) was developed to assess the attitude and readiness of young adults to develop romantic relationship with a partner of choice (Ganth & Kadhiravan, 2013). We seek to examine the reliability of this scale in non-Western and Western samples, and whether it is invariant across gender and relationship history (i.e., does the measure operate similarly for those who have been in a romantic relationship versus those who have not been in a romantic relationship).
Previous studies demonstrate love and lust stem from two functionally independent social behaviors with distinct behavioral and neural mechanisms. Research has also indicated that a person’s eye gaze shifts as a function of his or her goal (love vs lust) when looking at a visual stimulus (Bolmont, Cacioppo & Cacioppo,2014). However, it is not clear to what degree individual differences in attitudes and experiences in romantic relationships and sexual behavior impact goals of love or lust. Therefore, this study is aims to (a) replicate the previous research using eye-tracking methodology to understand differential gaze patterns involved in love and sexual desire and (b) investigate the role of individual difference variables (e.g. romantic relationship and sexual relationship history) underlying love and sexual desire gaze patterns.

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using the longscan data, we are trying to better understand the physical and mental health consequences of stressful and traumatic events experienced from early childhood into young adulthood (see e.g. marshall, stigall, & van dulmen, 2017). the events we examine are varied but include both proximal and distal sources of stress including, family instability (including entry and continued experiences in the foster care system), exposure to violence, and poverty. to achieve our overarching aim the central focus of this research is to identify the underlying mechanisms and important risk and resiliency factors that may ameliorate or exacerbate the effect that stressful events have on health. more specifically, we are interested in how experiences in close relationships (peer and romantic relationships) buffer (e.g. support, closeness) or worsen (e.g. conflict, victimization) the effects of early adversity on adolescent and young adult health.
self-control and executive functions. building on data from several couple studies in northeast ohio, we are investigating risk factors, in particular executive functions and self-control for intimate partner violence. we are particularly interested in the interplay between self and partner effects. in other words, how do partner characteristics contribute to intimate partner violence perpetration and victimization? this work is an extension of several recent studies from our lab (baker, klipfel, & van dulmen, in press; chong, claxton, & van dulmen, 2015; goncy & van dulmen, in press; van dulmen, & goncy, 2010).
research suggests the extent to which people define themselves by their relationship (i.e., relational- interdependent self-construal or risc) not only influences how they view their partners, but also how they come to terms with their own identity. however, scant research has examined how this affects their approach to relationship adversity, particularly in the context of romantic relationships. thus, this line of research addresses a basic and applied issue by extending the validity of the risc to studies of romantic relationships and examining ways in which high vs. low risc translates to real situations of conflict using observational studies in the lab.
to investigate low retention rates in college, we are taking a unique approach and examining how a romantic partner affects academic functioning during the first semester of college. we are particularly interested in first semester college students, as research shows that this is arguably the most critical point for predicting degree completion and retention. we hypothesize that being in a healthy relationship can be beneficial and can even act as a buffer during times of stress (e.g. mid-terms). using a short-term longitudinal design, and controlling for previous performance indicators (e.g. sat scores) we hope to shed more light as to how -and why- romantic partners affect academic performance and retention.
building on recent work in our lab (e.g. claxton & van dulmen, 2013, 2015; claxton, deluca, & van dulmen, 2015; deluca et al., 2015; klipfel, claxton, & van dulmen, 2014) we continue to investigate (a) the interplay between csres and behavioral health/alcohol use, (b) whether csres are unique to the college context, and (c) the social context of csres.
research suggests that positive parental engagement has wide-reaching benefits for children. in order to promote positive parental engagement, it is necessary to understand the factors that underlie it. guided by a family systems approach, we investigate factors underlying positive parental engagement using an ethnically and economically diverse sample of parents. family systems models suggest there is an interplay between the parents and the child. therefore, the mother’s parenting of the child is influenced by her relationship with the father and the father’s parenting of the child is influenced by his relationship with the mother. indeed, research suggests that positive mother-father relationship experiences spill over and lead to more parental engagement. consequently, we investigate spillover between both mothers’ and fathers’ reports of positive relationship experiences and positive parental engagement. furthermore, guided by family stress models, we investigate if spillover differs based on family structure, poverty, or race. the results of this study will help up better understand predictors of positive parental engagement in a diverse sample of parents.
little empirical work examines the long-term adjustment of adoptees and how adoption-related experiences, such as age at adoption and type of adoption, impact outcomes in young adulthood. to fill this gap in the literature, haylee’s dissertation aims to (a) extend the limited literature on the young adult outcomes of adoptees and (b) utilize propensity score methods to provide a more precise estimate of the long-term impact of adoption by accounting for relevant confounds. in addition, this work will (c) compare the young adult outcomes of adoptees based on adoption-related experiences, which will help explain why some adoptees show poorer outcomes than others. specifically, haylee is analyzing the long-term implications of adoption on educational, work, and marital outcomes in young adulthood. in addition, she is investigating the role of age at adoption, foster care experience, and type of adoption in understanding individual differences in adoptee outcomes. using data from the national longitudinal study of adolescent to adult health (add health), she will conduct regression analyses and utilize propensity score methods to account for the quality of close relationships (i.e., parent-child relationships, peer relationships, and romantic relationships) and other relevant confounds (e.g., internalizing and externalizing behavior problems, mother’s educational attainment) that may explain previously observed differences in the literature. this research will provide a more nuanced understanding of the long-term effects of adoption and adoption-related experiences, which will inform existing research and theory on the adjustment of adoptees in young adulthood.
dating violence is a prevalent and problematic issue on college campuses. unfortunately, not much is known about the efficacy of current psychoeducational interventions on college campuses. while psychoeducational interventions are often successful in increasing knowledge and changing attitudes towards dating violence, the current consensus is that they are not enough (in and of themselves) to reduce the actual behavior of dating violence. it is critical to also address behavioral risk factors in interventions if we wish to see behavioral change. one behavioral risk factor to consider is the way in which an individual responds to emotionally charged states. indeed, experiencing emotionally charged states such as anger or stress increases the likelihood of perpetrating dating violence. unfortunately, some individuals use aggression as an unhealthy coping mechanism when they experience emotionally charged states. therefore, the current study examines if traditional psychoeducational programs can be improved by adding a booster session that teaches students to cope with emotionally charged states in a healthy manner; specifically, though mindfulness-based skills. this study will inform current prevention efforts on college campuses as well as future research on the association between mindfulness and dating violence.
most research on romantic involvement has been conducted using western samples, which commonly involve dating before marriage. however, dating-based partner selection and marriages of choice are not predominant practices in many non-western cultures. the romantic inclination scale (ris) was developed to assess the attitude and readiness of young adults to develop romantic relationship with a partner of choice (ganth & kadhiravan, 2013). we seek to examine the reliability of this scale in non-western and western samples, and whether it is invariant across gender and relationship history (i.e., does the measure operate similarly for those who have been in a romantic relationship versus those who have not been in a romantic relationship).
previous studies demonstrate love and lust stem from two functionally independent social behaviors with distinct behavioral and neural mechanisms. research has also indicated that a person’s eye gaze shifts as a function of his or her goal (love vs lust) when looking at a visual stimulus (bolmont, cacioppo & cacioppo,2014). however, it is not clear to what degree individual differences in attitudes and experiences in romantic relationships and sexual behavior impact goals of love or lust. therefore, this study is aims to (a) replicate the previous research using eye-tracking methodology to understand differential gaze patterns involved in love and sexual desire and (b) investigate the role of individual difference variables (e.g. romantic relationship and sexual relationship history) underlying love and sexual desire gaze patterns.


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You don´t have to go far from the international airport to experience the wonders of Icelandic nature. Being the gateway in and out of Iceland, Reykjanes is a place that is easily explored, is accessable all year round and distance between places is relatively short.
The landscape is diverse with craters, caves, lava fields and high geothermal activity and is a part of the UNESCO Global Geoparks family. The peninsula exists where the North Atlantic ridge rises from the ocean and is the only place on earth where it is visible and a symbolic bridge "The bridge between two continents" has been built.
The well known Blue Lagoon is just a 15 minute drive away from the hotel and it takes only 40 minutes to drive to the center of Reykjavik.
There are various activities available to travellers on the Reykjanes Peninsula catering to everyone´s interest. Museums, restaurants and activities suitable for all travelers such as hiking, whale watching and golfing are among the many possibilities available. Ask our staff for information or go to visitreykjanes.is to get more information.

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you don´t have to go far from the international airport to experience the wonders of icelandic nature. being the gateway in and out of iceland, reykjanes is a place that is easily explored, is accessable all year round and distance between places is relatively short.
the landscape is diverse with craters, caves, lava fields and high geothermal activity and is a part of the unesco global geoparks family. the peninsula exists where the north atlantic ridge rises from the ocean and is the only place on earth where it is visible and a symbolic bridge "the bridge between two continents" has been built.
the well known blue lagoon is just a 15 minute drive away from the hotel and it takes only 40 minutes to drive to the center of reykjavik.
there are various activities available to travellers on the reykjanes peninsula catering to everyone´s interest. museums, restaurants and activities suitable for all travelers such as hiking, whale watching and golfing are among the many possibilities available. ask our staff for information or go to visitreykjanes.is to get more information.


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special thanks to shane tutmarc for making these videos.
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Belt Conveyors. By. Benjamin Gagne. Background.
There are many different kinds of conveyor systems out there. First what is the basic idea of a conveyor system, how and why is it used in many of today’s industrial settings. A conveyor system is used to get a item for one place to another, this item can be large, small, irregular shape, light or heavy. Not only can conveyors move items from one point to another it can be used in an assembly line so as the product is going through the conveyor it is being made or assembled. Conveyors can move items up an incline or vertically with another conveyor sandwiches the item in place. These are versatile tools for production in the industry world if the right one is implemented for a job.
Some companies in the industry will require a belt conveyor system to meet a certain standard. These standards insure the safety of the conveyor but also effectiveness of it.
Standards will include handling and storage of belts, strengths of belts, and dimension restrictions of each part in the system.
Sizing a motor can be very difficult and sometimes takes trial and error.
Items to consider when sizing the motor.
Basic idea is to know all the forces working against the motor.
1 HP equals 33,000 ft-lbs per minute. Belt speed will be in ft/min and belt pull in lbs.
A transmission is used to get the power from the motor to the belt. It can be a direct drive but a transmission is typically used when the system needs to be geared down.
Transmissions are also to provide more power to the conveyor system if speed wasn’t crucial. This is called “gearing down” .
This can work the other way by “gearing up”, if the power isn't such and issue and speed is needed. Typically speed isn’t a problem encountered with motors.
The actual belt of a system is determined on what the conveyor is going to be used for. Items to consider when choosing a belt.
This will help decide what belt to use so coefficients of friction can stay low so the motors wont be over worked.
Belts are typically made from cotton, canvas, EPDM, Kevlar, nitrile, nylon, polyester, polyurethane/urethane, PVC, rubber, silicone, steel cord, Teflon, wire mesh or weave.
F1 = .035" [Normal friction factor for average conditions (over 20°F) to move empty belt.]L = Belt length (ft.)CW = Weight of conveyor belt components.
F2 = .04" [Normal friction factor to move load horizontally.]L = Belt length (ft.)MW = Material weight (lbs. per lineal foot).MW = 33.3 TPH/Belt Speed (fpm) or Total material load in lbs/L.
Here are some useful links when trying to find certain information and or need to calculate something on a conveyor belt system.
The Conveyor Belt Conceptual Model -. the conveyor belt conceptual model. the conveyor belt conceptual model - introduction. the warm conveyor belt (notes pages information). that’s all the “clicking” for this page. 5. 9. 2. 4. 6. 3.
CONVEYOR & CRUSHER SAFETY -Conveyor & crusher safety . guarding of moving machine parts 2940 (2007) 13.9% . 56.14107(a.

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belt conveyors. by. benjamin gagne. background.
there are many different kinds of conveyor systems out there. first what is the basic idea of a conveyor system, how and why is it used in many of today’s industrial settings. a conveyor system is used to get a item for one place to another, this item can be large, small, irregular shape, light or heavy. not only can conveyors move items from one point to another it can be used in an assembly line so as the product is going through the conveyor it is being made or assembled. conveyors can move items up an incline or vertically with another conveyor sandwiches the item in place. these are versatile tools for production in the industry world if the right one is implemented for a job.
some companies in the industry will require a belt conveyor system to meet a certain standard. these standards insure the safety of the conveyor but also effectiveness of it.
standards will include handling and storage of belts, strengths of belts, and dimension restrictions of each part in the system.
sizing a motor can be very difficult and sometimes takes trial and error.
items to consider when sizing the motor.
basic idea is to know all the forces working against the motor.
1 hp equals 33,000 ft-lbs per minute. belt speed will be in ft/min and belt pull in lbs.
a transmission is used to get the power from the motor to the belt. it can be a direct drive but a transmission is typically used when the system needs to be geared down.
transmissions are also to provide more power to the conveyor system if speed wasn’t crucial. this is called “gearing down” .
this can work the other way by “gearing up”, if the power isn't such and issue and speed is needed. typically speed isn’t a problem encountered with motors.
the actual belt of a system is determined on what the conveyor is going to be used for. items to consider when choosing a belt.
this will help decide what belt to use so coefficients of friction can stay low so the motors wont be over worked.
belts are typically made from cotton, canvas, epdm, kevlar, nitrile, nylon, polyester, polyurethane/urethane, pvc, rubber, silicone, steel cord, teflon, wire mesh or weave.
f1 = .035" [normal friction factor for average conditions (over 20°f) to move empty belt.]l = belt length (ft.)cw = weight of conveyor belt components.
f2 = .04" [normal friction factor to move load horizontally.]l = belt length (ft.)mw = material weight (lbs. per lineal foot).mw = 33.3 tph/belt speed (fpm) or total material load in lbs/l.
here are some useful links when trying to find certain information and or need to calculate something on a conveyor belt system.
the conveyor belt conceptual model -. the conveyor belt conceptual model. the conveyor belt conceptual model - introduction. the warm conveyor belt (notes pages information). that’s all the “clicking” for this page. 5. 9. 2. 4. 6. 3.
conveyor & crusher safety -conveyor & crusher safety . guarding of moving machine parts 2940 (2007) 13.9% . 56.14107(a.