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Giacom is a fast-growing specialist cloud services marketplace.
Giacom supports a network of more than 4,000 IT consultants, service providers and resellers through the Giacom Cloud MarketTM platform. It is Europe's largest channel-based cloud marketplace and the network uses its cloud platform to supply more than 40,000 SMEs with products such as email, file management and backup solutions, anti-virus software, secure file transfer and email encryption.


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For the couples who are waiting for their bundle of joy, Echography is an excellent means to obtain the first glance. Who does not want to see their kids before coming to this world? Echographic images 4-D offers you the best medical imagery to see what is there in your belly.
Echographic imagery is not new, but it has not been widely used for this purpose.
"B-membrane" design by Korean designer Won-Seok Lee. Some highlights of this Kubrick inspired mother ship computer include a membrane keyboard that appears when needed, integrated optical drive and when not used as a computer, the projector can beam ambient light effects on any surface.
CLEVER stands for Compact Low Emissions Vehicle for Urban Transport. This TRON-esque 3 wheeled wonder is about 10 ft long, 3.3 ft wide and 4.4 feet high and weighs 870lbs.
The wheelbase is 2450 mm, the track width is 835 mm. At the front there is a 17″ wheel whilst at the rear there are two 18″ wheels. As a result of its low width the vehicle is designed to tilt when cornering and has a computer-controlled hydraulic rolling system which results in a driving experience with zero lateral forces at tilting angles of up to 45°, similar to riding a motorcycle.
Tristar Massage Chair from Bronze 69 combining the best of luxury with the highest level of comfort. The unique design transforms almost any room into a high-end spa facility. Adjustable massage settings let you choose from 6 techniques and a new foot message system complete de-stress the body while Kalfasun high pressure lamps relax the muscles of the face and hands.
The trend of digital furniture continues with the Ultimate Table Exploration from the house of ID-ONE design studio:
* Combining the world of high-density data transfer with the age-old tradition of the family table
* Table caters to emotional and social aspects by providing a forum for the sharing of ideas
* Creating a centralized information portal in the home
PC experience inside your swimming pool? Check out the 'PC of the Swim-Rings,' a concept shown at the Next-gen PC Design Competition.
Getting a hot PC experience at the sea. This is a total new experience for swimmers who can enjoy movie, game, music, MSN, web surfing, email, etc. at the sea. This PC implements innovative but possible technology for its specific purpose such as GPRS receiver, Bluetooth wireless solutions, finger-touch input, solar power driven processor, water-cooling system, magnetic charging interface and water-proof design.
Japan Airlines (JAL) today unveils a brand new First Class seat for its newly-manufactured Boeing 777-300ER aircraft.
These individual private suites were designed by London-based James Park Associates (JPA) and manufactured by Contour. The private suite features upholstered seat in grey leather with facing ottoman, above which is a 19-inch TV screen.
The "sPult" channel surfer by Yurii Smitana Perfilov is probably one of the most simple and elegant designs. The sPult strips away all the occasional buttons we are used to seeing and delivers just the barest of essentials for making like a starchy root on a sofa.
What you see here is the Emperor workstation that looks like one of the meanest PCs ever to grace this earth, and it might look suspiciously like something pulled out from the Star Wars universe, but in reality it was inspired by the Emperor scorpion's tail.
At the press of a button, the Emperor's tail section (the large articulated arm that holds the monitors) rises to allow the user to be seated, then lowers back into position the three monitors at the perfect height and angle for perfect viewing comfort.
The Emperor has three large monitors for a panoramic view, THX Dolby surround sound, air filtering, light therapy (so you can get a tan without having to go out under the sun), webcam, battery backup and other niceties. It can be built to order with a desktop Mac or PC, as well as the biggest docking station ever for laptops.
Introducing the flattest full size QWERTY keyboard to date, "No-key Keyboard" by Kong Fanwen. Consisting of just a glass surface, camera and lighting, this alternative keyboard concept will use the latest motion capture technology to watch your fingers nervously select just the perfect smiley for your online bantering.
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It's not easy for me to ask this, but my family is struggling financially and we need some help and my dear beautiful son, Michelangelo, "Mikey," has special needs and is on the spectrum. He has special needs and needs help. My son is adorable and beautiful and because our state insurance Oregon Health Plan is dysfunctional and stupid, we are not able to have him seen by a holistic health practitioner who can diagnose him and treat him with holistic healing treatments and provide an environment free of harmful scented products that contain neurotoxins. If you are unaware of what I am referring to, please go to http://www.notperfume.com My dear husband and I are heart broken and it pains us deeply that we are caught between a rock and a hard place and we urgently need help. Please read our GoFundMe campaign to read our painful story and donate to our cause. https://www.gofundme.com/helpsavemyfamily Thank you for your kindness.
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Please check your favorite toy retailer for availability. Prices may vary.
Top Toss Pro
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This is the same fun game as Top Toss, but includes TWO towers for head to head competition! Teams stand 25 feet away from their respective Top Toss Towers and race to be the first to score 21 points! Toss your bolo ball towards the tower, trying to get the bolo ball to wrap around the rungs. The higher the rung, the more points scored! The Top Toss Towers are made of durable steel and is easily transported to barbeques, birthday parties, the beach, and more! Designed for 2 or more players, ages 8 and up!
Set includes:
- 3 blue bolo balls
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- 2 Top Toss Pro towers
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25 May 2017
Mobile Matters
You may have heard the term mobile optimisation thrown around a lot recently, with the small personal devices dominating digital trends in 2017.
But what does mobile optimisation mean and what do you need to do to keep up with the shift from desktop to mobile?
Mobile optimisation is the practice of ensuring your online audience is presented with the best possible digital experience no matter the device they're visiting you with.
Why is it Mobile Optimisation so important?
There has been a major shift in recent years in the way we use the internet. In most industries desktop visits have been over taken my mobile and now Google is favouring mobile optimised sites - it's time to pay attention!
I'm convinced, how do I make sure my website is optimised for mobile? What are my options?
There are three main ways to ensure your website is ready for mobile. Here is a basic breakdown of your options:
Mobile Dedicated
This is a dedicated mobile site which is completely separate from your main site. You will have two URLS and users will be redirected to which ever site based on the device they are using.
- You can present a tailormade mobile experience. The design and functionality can make for the optimal mobile user experience.
- Two URLS means two websites to update and maintain.
- Having two sites with separate URLS will split SEO rankings resulting in a lower ranking for both.
- Often mobile sites don't offer the same rich content as the main site resulting in users having to visiting the main site to find what they need.
Responsive (CCT recommended option)
Responsive websites use a single URL to serve the same content to users accommodating devices of varying sizes. No matter if it's a desktop computer or mobile phone, they can view the same pages in a design most appropriate to their device.
Because responsive sites show every piece of information available on the desktop version, this can often cause issues around page load speed and usability.
- The same rich information is found on both mobile and desktop.
- Responsive design is Googles preferred option, potentially resulting in higher search rankings.
- A single URL means more efficient maintenance and content loading.
- Page load speed can be a issue for mobile. Keep an eye on your image sizes and speak to your developer around site speed optimisation.
- Due to the overall IA (Information Architecture) being to same for mobile and desktop, usability issues can occur.
Adaptive Solutions
This option is focused on customised content and device specific experience. Where responsive design produces the same content presented in a different layout depending on device. Adaptive design implements a set of defined rules to serve up the most relevant and important content based on the information we know about the user such as their screen size, location, device etc.
- A tailor-made experience for the device makes for a positive user experience.
- Page load times are generally faster as only relevant content for the particular device is being served.
- Adaptive design can be implemented with an existing site and there is no need to start from scratch.
- Unless thoughtfully and skilfully implemented, this option can be a waste of time and resource. A strategic approach should be taken in consultation with your web developer.
If you have any questions around mobile optimisation and how to improve your users experience, please don't hesitate to get in touch.
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They're the boots that many of you love to hate, but sorry folks, it doesn't look like Uggs are going anywhere in a hurry. In fact, this year we're probably going to be seeing even more of the style than usual, given the number of cheap Ugg copies being churned out.
The originals, of course, are by Ugg Australia, and will set you back around $150. If you really can't bear to part with that much money, though, here are some of the cheap Ugg-a-alikes you'll be able to find on the high street…
Above : Chestnut suede boot, £40, Dorothy Perkins; suede casual boot, £29.99, River Island
£90, Faith
£50 Topshop
Primark, £6 9 (via eBay for slightly more…)
Hartings New Zealand, £49.99
No picture, but Tesco are also selling cheap Ugg copies for £10. Happy shopping…


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September 19th – Healthcare: Value based Payment Model @ the Spanish Tavern in Newark
Tag Archives: SIG
September Section Meeting: Healthcare Value based Payment Model
Over the last few years, there has been a significant shift throughout our health care system to move to a delivery and payment model known as value-based care (in replacement for Fee for service model). The value based is a solution to address rise in healthcare cost and focus on quality. This transition is very challenging, and the need for process improvements initiative is very imperative during the transitional period.
Presenter: Toyin Adegbonmire, MS, Blackbelt, is a Provider Reimbursement Manager at Healthfirst. She received her Bachelor's degree in Health Administration from University of Maryland Baltimore County and Master's in Technology Management with a concentration in Project Management degree from University of Maryland University College. She has been working in the healthcare industry for 10+ years with diverse experience in Health IT, Revenue recovery, Managed care organization and Skilled Nursing. Toyin is currently leading an improvement initiative to improve the claims auto adjudication process at Healthfirst.
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Reminder: Are you attending next week's Section Meeting?
There is still time to register for next week's section meeting Healthcare Process Improvement – Early Sepsis Identification
Date & Time: June 13, 2017 from 6:30 – 8:30 PM
Location: Spanish Tavern 103 McWhorter Street – Newark, NJ 07105 (MapIt)
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June Section Meeting: Healthcare Process Improvement – Early Sepsis Identification
Sepsis is associated with a high risk of mortality. The number of deaths in US due to sepsis has increased from 154,159 in 2000 to 207,427 in 2007. The main objective of this presentation is to demonstrate utilization of process improvement and system redesign methodologies for the purpose of improving broad spectrum antibiotics administration within 1 hour of severe sepsis/septic shock recognition, and studying its effect on mortality.
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March Section Meeting – Transition to Value-based Healthcare
This month we will discuss how to align financial incentives, focus on important quality measures and redesign care in order to improve the health of populations. He will cover the basics and current state of the industry in its move to leverage value based payment systems; the evolution and challenges of quality metrics from strict clinical procedure outcomes to longer term care and ultimately health outcomes; and how care systems are being resigned to better promote population health.
Andrew Rein is a mission-driven senior executive with 20+ years of experience acquired in executive positions in the nation's leading health care and public health organizations, and a proven ability to lead health system transformation and reform, population health, and organizational innovation. Andrew maximizes value by uniquely weaving strong performance and financial management, strategy development and implementation, policy priorities, and deep analytics.
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ASQ Metro Section 300 Lean Boot Camp "Lean it Today and Use it Tomorrow"
Manufacturers like Toyota and others have mastered lean manufacturing and its value is well documented. For many years the service industry was a peripheral observer of lean philosophies and methodologies. Now, mature and intensely competitive industries facing global competition, shrinking margins and constantly changing customer expectations, these dynamics are powering many service organizations' drive toward lean service, lean thinking and the need for lean practitioners.
Services touch the lives of every person in this country every day and at every organization's core is the activity of service operations. Lean service is an extension of lean principles pioneered by the Toyota Production System (TPS) with a focus on waste elimination, continuous flow, and customer demand. This boot camp introduces participants to the Lean Management System and lean thinking. A lean organization understands customer value eliminates wastes and focuses its key processes to continuously increase it. Part One begins with a discussion on waste as one of the deviations from the optimal allocation and utilization of resources. Next we examine visual management, its power and the distinctive characteristics of visual management. The first half of the boot camp concludes with a discussion on standardization. Frequently written about and promoted, but how do you standardize a process? Why does standardization work?
In the afternoon, we will look common mental models. In this section we will examine conventional mental models in business—the lenses through which many business decisions are made. This will be followed Dr. Paul Ranky, who will present, "Some Critically Important Lean Six-Sigma (LSS) Quality Methods, Tools and Use Cases with a Service System Focus." This interactive presentation focuses on the basic principles of LSS service system analysis and design with the aim of reducing waste and cost, improving customer satisfaction and throughput, and ultimately achieving zero defects. Participants face a real-world challenge in terms of understanding professional process modeling, customer requirements analysis, process failure risk analysis, and other LSS methods and tools with service system quality improvement use cases.
The boot camp will conclude with participants leading a shared learning exercise using the teach-back method.
This one-day boot camp is organized to build understanding of lean basics and create a practical reference guide that will be useful on a day-to-day basis for those looking to introduce lean strategies at their workplace or those considering lean certification. It will include real challenges and it will deliver immediate benefits to its participants. Lean it Today and Use it Tomorrow, is for managers, practitioners, quality managers, entrepreneurs and senior managers. This boot camp is for problem solvers on all levels.
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Lean it Today and use it Tomorrow – One Day Bootcamp
Keep your calendar open, for on November 3rd at the NYU Torch Club at NYU in New York City, the ASQ NY/NJ Metropolitan Section, Lean Special Interest Group is sponsoring a one-day Lean Bootcamp, "Lean it Today and use it Tomorrow." Tickets will go on sale Monday, September 21st. Seating is extremely limited.
To reserve your spot for Lean it Today and use it Tomorrow, check our website at https://metro-asq.org/ to register and for additional information.
September Section Meeting Reminder
Don't forget to resister for the upcoming Section meeting where the discussion over dinner will be the role of quality in the transition to Value Based Reimbursement in Healthcare
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(Reuters) – The British government's response to leaks of intelligence information by former U.S. spy agency contractor Edward Snowden has eroded human rights and press freedoms, rights groups said on Sunday.
In an open letter to Prime Minister David Cameron published in the Guardian newspaper, 70 different press advocacy and rights groups from 40 countries said they were alarmed at the way his government had reacted, saying it had invoked national security legislation to try to suppress information of public interest.
"We believe that the United Kingdom government's response … is eroding fundamental human rights in the country. The government's response has been to condemn, rather than celebrate, investigative journalism, which plays a crucial role in a healthy democratic society," they said.
Disclosures about the activities of GCHQ eavesdropping organisation and its cooperation with America's National Security Agency (NSA) have embarrassed the government and angered many MPs in Cameron's ruling Conservative party, who believe the leaks have harmed national security.


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- Above are the top 10 moments from last night's WWE RAW in Philadelphia.
- As noted, SmackDown General Manager Daniel Bryan took to Twitter today to announce the official SmackDown Top 10 List, which will be voted on by Superstars and will be used by Bryan & SmackDown Commissioner Shane McMahon when making blue brand decisions. WWE announced the following on the new ranking system:
Daniel Bryan announces the first-ever SmackDown Top 10 List
SmackDown LIVE General Manager Daniel Bryan took to Twitter today to reveal a new ranking system for the Superstars of Team Blue.
The SmackDown Top 10 List is a new way for the Superstars on SmackDown LIVE to show Bryan and Commissioner Shane McMahon who is most deserving of future opportunities.
This week, the men and women of Team Blue will vote on who they think is the best on Tuesday nights. Criteria to consider includes:
* overall talent
* locker room leadership
* athletic skill
Bryan did note that there are some ground rules, though. Neither he nor McMahon will be voting, and no Superstar can vote for himself or herself.
How will the announcement of the SmackDown Top 10 List affect the future of Team Blue? Find out when you tune into SmackDown LIVE every Tuesday at 8/7 C on USA Network.
- WWE Hall of Famer Edge and WWE Hall of Famer Beth Phoenix tweeted the following on The Glamazon's WWE return for the first-ever women's Royal Rumble on Sunday:
Who wants to live forever. #WomensRoyalRumble #Queen pic.twitter.com/bonfsdRVbF— Beth Copeland (@TheBethPhoenix) January 29, 2018
Supremely proud of my better half @TheBethPhoenix last night. Showed up strong! Happy she got to be part of something that she, along with many, was instrumental in watering the seeds of until it fully bloomed last night with the first ever Women's Royal Rumble. Be proud ladies— Adam (Edge) Copeland (@EdgeRatedR) January 29, 2018
Want to highlight my better half and the support he gave me by watching the kids for endless hours, making meals, laundry and housework while I logged hours in the gym. Thank you @EdgeRatedR for making It all possible.— Beth Copeland (@TheBethPhoenix) January 30, 2018
As for @NatbyNature thank you writing another chapter with me. You are truly the best there is, the best there was and the best there ever will be, even if I'm super mad at you right now. #Dungeon #WomensRoyalRumble #DivasOfDoom pic.twitter.com/OS711xrcR7— Beth Copeland (@TheBethPhoenix) January 29, 2018


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LSL IT staff have just completed a major upgrade to our internal systems, with major new equipment upgrades to better support our customers.
We have added the following:
These new systems are providing much needed upgrades to core IT capacity while simultaneously allowing for interesting and powerful new applications, web support, and many new systems that we didn't previously have the capacity to provide.
Stay tuned for more awesome developments from Linux Software Labs Inc.


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We went up for one day to Magee Marsh during the warbler migration. It is about a 2 hour drive for us so we really ought to be able to manage it most years. Unfortunately May is usually a very busy month so it can be tough with the kids still at home. But- Jonathan took the day off work and we went up. We left around 6:30 in the morning and got back around 10:30 p.m. It was a long day and also quite hot. It was 89 or 90 degrees so fairly unpleasant. We went through a lot of water! We headed straight for the boardwalk at Magee and there were a few birds around. I got quite a few lifers, some of which were not warblers. One of the first birds that we saw was a Gray Catbird. They were abundant all along the trail. We have them at home, but I still enjoyed them. They are always so handsome.
The Scarlet Tanager made quite a stir along the boardwalk:
and the Baltimore Orioles were also quite popular and fairly common.
The first non-warbler lifer for me was the Swainson's Thrush. They were also fairly common along the boardwalk.
There were two other non-warblers that were lifers for me, both of which we had glimpses of on the morning walk but got much better sightings when we came back in the evening. First is Lincoln's sparrow. These became much easier to find in the evening as they must have been more active.
And finally we got some good views of a Woodcock. I have wanted to see one of these for quite a long time. I love how strange they are shaped and their lovely camouflage plumage. I was so happy to see one. It took me a long time to find it, but the other birders were very patient with me until I could finally see it.
You can see that he was hiding pretty well behind the greenery. This was the best photo that we got. Although he is kind of obscured, still you can make it his strange shape and long bill.
As I mentioned, we saw the sparrow and the woodcock much better when we went back to the boardwalk in the evening. We left the boardwalk around noon for a picnic lunch and then decided to drive along the auto-route in Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge next door. Since it was so hot, there was not much action even in the pools there, but nevertheless, we did see some nice birds. Cedar Waxwings were a lovely addition to the day. It seems that they were actually eating these flower petals. Interesting!
We also saw several Eastern Kingbirds. The best photos were from the Auto-tour.
After the Auto-tour Jonathan walked a wooded trail at Ottawa NWR while I tried to nap in the car. There was little shade to be had but there was a bit in one parking lot. I noticed several other birders taking a siesta as well. The birds were mostly taking naps so it seemed like the logical solution. After my nap, we grabbed an early dinner and then headed back to the boardwalk.
My next post will be of several of the warblers that we saw along the boardwalk. Of course, there are always a few that we didn't manage to get photos of, so we still have a great reason to go back next year.


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You can now set aside your usual party straws because we have a new decor that you can whip up just a few hours before your actual party with a printable digital scrapbooking kit, a printer and some paper. Yes, this is pretty easy to do that you can finish even a set of sippy straws in a little time. All you need is a bunch of elements and you're almost there!
There's no need for any template here but only the elements that you have from any of your scrapbooking kits. You can choose by theme or color or just about anything. The best part is that you can always mix and match to your party theme – no matter if it is a birthday party or simply a family get together you'll have the perfect party decoration. Of course you don't need to stop with decorating your drinking straw. You can make nearly everything from your printable digital scrapbooking kits for your party table.
Printable Digital Scrapbooking Kit: Vintage Magic
For this tutorial we used the elements from digidesignresort's Vintage Magic Scrapbooking Kit collection.
Here's what you should do, open GIMP and create a new file with a canvass size of 8.5 inches by 11 inches.
Open as a layer the first element you would like to use.
Adjust the size of the element in such a way that it is proportionate to the size of your straw.
You can use the Scale Tool for that.
Usually anything between 1 to 2 inches is acceptable.
Move your element layer to the left side to accommodate more.
Repeat this process until you have enough elements for the drinking straws.
Print it out in a board and then cut around the edges. You can leave out a tiny allowance for the border.
Put a scotch tape on the straw and wrap the cut outs on the other side.
Do the same to the rest of the straws and you are ready to party!


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Track Chair
- Katherine Aidala, Associate Professor of Physics, contact Professor Aidala
Engineering Committee
- Katherine Aidala (Physics)
- Maria Gomez (Chemistry)
- Martha Hoopes (Environmental Studies)
- Peter Klemperer (Computer Science)
- Dylan Shepardson (Mathematics and Statistics)
The Engineering Nexus provides a path from the traditional disciplines of the liberal arts to a career in engineering. Engineers are trained to solve a diverse set of problems, and a student may major in the field of science or mathematics most closely allied to the engineering subfield in which she is interested. Combining a science or mathematics major with some additional course work and summer internships in engineering is excellent preparation for future graduate work in engineering or employment in engineering-related fields. While the Engineering Nexus explicitly is not an engineering degree or accreditation, it is intended as a route into the field of engineering. The experiential portion of the Nexus involves completing a summer internship in the field of engineering. This may be participating in a formal Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program in an academic laboratory, a summer internship with an engineering firm, working abroad for the summer in an engineering laboratory, or other options. Given the diversity of engineering, a wide range of courses can count towards the Nexus, but students must consult with a Nexus advisor to determine a program that will match her interests and goals.
Courses (in the course catalog)
Preview courses used to create individual plans of study.
Note: not all of these courses are offered every semester and other courses can be used with permission.
The coursework taken by a student will vary depending on her intended subfield of engineering and choice of major at Mount Holyoke College. In general, the Engineering Nexus should include a course with a design component or a class that examines present-day research or engineering.
Examples of these classes include:
- Physics 308 (Electronics)
- Chemistry 320 (Introduction to Nanoscience and Technology)
- Math 339 (Topics in Applied Mathematics: Partial Differential Equations)
- most computer science courses, and most engineering courses at Smith and UMass.
Smith's Engineering Design Clinic (EGR 410D) is of particular interest for general engineering. Individual courses within engineering disciplines at UMass are of interest for specific subfields. For some students, the Nexus course work in addition to Physics 290 or 390, Advanced Laboratory Practicum and COLL 211, might consist of the courses for a minor in chemistry, computer science, mathematics, physics, or statistics.
Students planning a Nexus in Engineering must consult with a member of the Engineering Committee to discuss an area of interest and design a plan of study that will include an experiential component linked to the specific area of focus.
A student planning an Engineering Nexus should outline her plan of study; the completed form can be approved by any member of the Engineering Committee.
Sample course lists, tailored by major and engineering discipline, are given below. Additional courses may be substituted with approval of a member of the Engineering Committee.
Please note that courses counted towards the Engineering Nexus cannot be counted towards the major. For example, you could count Electronics, Physics 308, towards the Engineering Nexus and complete a physics major, but you would need to take a different 4 credit physics course to count towards the physics major instead of Physics 308. Additionally, many of the suggested courses in the samples below have prerequisites that students must meet.
For a physics major interested in electrical engineering:
- CS 211 or above
- Physics 290/390 (Advanced Laboratory Practicum)
- Physics 308 (Electronics)
- UMass ECE 344 (Semiconductor Devices and Materials)
- many electrical engineering courses at UMass (e.g. ECE 211)
- ECE 212 (Circuit Analysis I and II)
- Physics/Math 324 (Methods of Applied Mathematics)
For a chemistry major interested in chemical engineering:
- Materials electives in chemistry
- Physics 205 (Introduction to Mathematical Methods for Scientists)
- chemical engineering courses at UMASS (e.g. ChE 330 Fluid Mechanics)
- ChE 320 (Kinetics and Reactor Design)
- ChE 333 (Heat and Mass Transfer)
- ChE 338 (Separations)
- ChE 361 (Math Modeling)
- ChE 401 (Chemical Engineering Lab I)
- ChE 444 (Chemical Process Design)
- ChE 446 (Chemical Process Control)
- ChE 402 (Chemical Engineering Lab II)
- chemically related engineering courses at Smith (e.g. Eng 260 Probability and Statistics in Chemical Engineering)
- Eng 363 (Mass and Heat Transfer)
- Eng 374 (Fluid Mechanics)
- Eng 375 (Strength of Materials)
- Eng 325 (Electric Power Systems)
For a mathematics major interested in industrial engineering:
- Econ 212 (Microeconomic Theory)
- Econ 307 (Seminar in Industrial Organization)
- Physics 308 (Electronics)
- U Mass MIE 201 (Introduction to Material Science)
Advanced electives for the major in mathematics should include:
- Math 333 (Differential Equations)
- Math 342 (Probability)
- coursework or independent study in optimization
For a computer science major interested in electrical or computer engineering:
- Physics 308 (Electronics)
- Physics 325 (Electromagnetic Theory)
- many electrical engineering courses at UMass (e.g. ECE 211, ECE 212 Circuit Analysis I and II)
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So. I read this article the other day and liked the following:
"The aspiration to write and publish is generally frowned upon by writers, of course. We constantly complain about the flooded marketplace, about the talentless hacks in the slush (and on store shelves). Self publishing is not allowed. If we see you trying, it makes us furious. And the MFA student, more than the writer outside the academy, more even than the self-published writer, is purely and always trying. It makes us feel all icky. What we want is for everyone else to give up so it can be just us and the writers we admire. (In the purest cases of this sickness, the writer admires nobody living: it should be him and the dead white men alone.)"
It's a gut-level recognition of how selfish, how unreasonable, we writers can be, I suppose. Or, that's why I liked the bit. The article overall is about how MFA students, especially those acting as editors, are viewed as "kids," as unreal, as unworthy. The post is a response to this article, in which one editor assures her readers that an MFA student will never be able to reject a submission.
I'm interested because I had a piece recently rejected by a student (undergraduate, actually, not MFA) at a big magazine. My immediate reaction was to be annoyed, to feel like it didn't get a good read. (Unreasonable, I mentioned above—I know, I know.) I in part agree when the first article I linked goes
"Writers are upset about the idea of a student rejecting their work (in spite of the fact that many of these writers have not received degrees themselves, or ever formally studied writing — incredible hypocrisy). This is silly. If your story was rejected that was because the publisher didn't feel like publishing it. There are better reasons for this and there are worse, but not liking the story seems like a pretty solid one. And it doesn't take much education to dislike a story. I've been doing it quite well for some time.
If you think it takes an MFA to understand what you've written, or to know that it's good, maybe you need to write better stories. Maybe you need to stop trying to publish what you've got. Maybe you should send it to your friends — and only the ones you are sure will really get it. Maybe you should bury it with Beckett."
Maybe. But I also wonder whether disliking a story can often involve not treating the story on its own terms. Is not liking the story really a pretty solid reason? Editors certainly have the right to act on taste; as an editor, I'm guilty of this, of course. Readers, however, really can be quick to retreat from a story they don't immediately feel comfortable with. In my MFA workshop this semester, for instance, we read Murakami's "A Shinagawa Monkey," which evenly split our class (five to five), regarding who liked and disliked the story. At the heart of the issue was whether it was too difficult to "really get it." What to do, if we were editors reading some submission? What's the standard? Should we turn down a story because there's a talking monkey?
This is not to say that students shouldn't be editors. Gosh, no. Nor do I think a degree matters in determining value. Nor do I think rejected writers should rely on the excuse that "no one gets me." But I do understand the impulse, by writers submitting work, to prefer other readers. By definition, MFA students are trying to figure out what they want to write, how they want to write, and in what voice they want to consider writing. Students are in transition. Students have decided, as the article puts it, that they "need to learn more." Editors like that can be disconcerting to other writers, especially those, like Murakami, trying to experiment.
I like the idea of anonymous editors more and more, I think.
As a student, I'm really trying more to figure out why I dislike stuff.


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Since we didn't move in until the last week of July, we didn't get much summer in our new house before school started a couple weeks later. I started work a week before the kids and we had to call in the Grandmas for back up!
Ga Ga came to watch the kids when I went back to work before she and Papa left for their Alaska cruise. We eat like royalty when mom is here! She's always making yummy things for the kids and bringing dinner to make for us! She'd be a great live-in nanny!
Then the next week Grandma came and got to stay for Back to School night and see the kids school and meet their teachers! Grandma is the queen of games! She will play games all day and the kids love it!
They had an ice cream social 2 days before school started. This was also happening at all the schools in the district so unfortunately since I hadn't moved to their school yet, I had to be at my school and miss this night with them. I was so sad to miss it!
I caught up with them at the very end and got to meet Kerigan's teacher.
Mrs. Halverson and I clicked right away! The second she noticed my Stella and Dot earrings... I knew it was a match made in heaven! Ha!
And what are the chances these two got in the same class? Look out Kindergarten!
We went out to celebrate with Grandma at Olive Garden!
Then we had one more day before school started. That next night we did our Kindergarten preparation. She was supposed to decorate this hand and we were supposed to write a message to her. They were going to read "The Kissing Hand" the next day. She wrote "mom" and you probably can't see it but she glued that pink heart in the middle and drew a picture of us in the center. #ohmyheart
We woke up bright and early for school pictures on the step and their favorite muffins for breakfast on the special plate!
I can't believe I wrote my last first day of "Kindergarten" sign!
She rocked it. She was so sweet on this morning and she just couldn't wait for school. I was so proud of her.
She picked rainbows for her backpack this year.
I love this girl so much!
And this boy. He has my heart. He didn't want a big photo shoot anymore but let me take a couple.
He's growing up so fast. Seems like yesterday he was in Kindergarten.
It almost killed me that I wasn't able to walk with my baby to drop her off on her first day of Kindergarten. But Daddy did great and got lots of pictures for me.
This is blurry but this is Andrew with Mrs. Beaver. He loved her because of her name! Ha! He said he always gets teachers that have fun last names- Mrs. Nichols ("Nickels"), Mrs. Friday, and now Mrs. Beaver!
Mrs. Halverson emailed this picture to me and I was so thrilled. I just wanted to sit in the corner and spy on her all day!
This was the whole class picture on the first day! So cute! Four of these kids live in our neighborhood!
Daddy took this picture of them and texted it to Avery's mom (she's a teacher too!) and me. It made my heart so happy that she already had a best friend on her first day of school.
Since I didn't get to drop her off in the morning, I came a little early to pick her up so I could see her in class! I loved it!
She had a busy day but she loves school!
The awesome Mrs. Halverson!
Andrew let me snap a quick picture at his table. Since it was the end of the day and the classroom was empty! Ha!
The fun Mrs. Beaver!
The kids came home to some surprises they had been wanting! Happy first day!
This was the afternoon of day 2. This is our route coming home- our neighborhood is right behind the school so they just walk up the soccer field and they are almost home! It's so awesome!
Here's to a great year!


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Wine List
(1) Le Versant Viognier VDP 2014 13%
Bottle: £23.00
Intense notes of apricots & ripe peach. and exotic fruits. Ideal with white meat, salads and seafood.
(2) Picpoul de Pinet 2015 12.5%
Bottle £27.00
Floral, perfumed, hints of lychee fruit.
(3) Chablis Albert Bichot
Bottle: £38.00
Stylish example of a white Burgundy, buttery richness and a full flavoured finish.
(4) Sancerre Domaine Durand, Loire 2015 12.5%
Bottle: £30.00
A seductive Sauvignon, with the aroma of gooseberries and classic gunflint flavours.
(5) Mersault Vieilles Vignes Burgundy 2007 13%
Bottle: £54.00
A classic white burgundy, with tasty oak and pineapple flavours with delicately balanced acidity.
(8) Gavi de Gavi DOCG Piemonte 2015 12.5%
Bottle: £26.00
A medium bodied, flavoursome dry white wine with elegant mineral characters and ripe citrus fruit flavours.
(11) West End Cool Climate Riesling 2013 12%
Bottle: £25.50
Intensity shows vibrant green tinges, concentrated lime & lemon flavours, hints of underlying spice.
(14) Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2014 13.5%
Bottle: £40.00
Not available very often, but worth getting while you can – if only to impress your friends.
Chenin Blanc Riebeek Cellars 2011 Reserve
Bottle: £24.00
Tropical fruits, whiffs of citrus, aged in a combination of French & Hungarian oak barrels for 6 months. A spectacular wine.
(16) Cono sur Los Ganzos Gewurtztraminer 2013 13.5%
Bottle: £24.00
A core of vibrant orange fruit with grapefruit, herbs, rose petal & spice.
(17) Casa Silva Cool Coast Sauvignon Blanc 2012 13%
Bottle: £32.00
This is the wine everybody is talking about, reminiscent of Cloudy Bay.
(20) Chateau Serres St Lucie Cuivee Marquis Corbieres 2014 13.5%
Bottle: £19.50
Intense nose of ripe fruits, spices & roasted coffee. Round and full, well matured.
(23) Crozes-Hermitage La Rollande Maison Brotte 2014 13%
Bottle: £31.50
Rich flavours of pepper, eucalyptus and dark berries. A well-structured wine with soft tannins.
(24) Gevrey Chambertin Domaine Denis Mugneret 2008/9 12.5%
Bottle: £59.00
Redcurrant jam aromas, combined with mature fruit flavours, mingling with rich vanilla oak.
(25) Chianti Fontella DOCG 2013/14 13%
Bottle: £20.00
A warm brick red colour, with a delicate cherry blossom flavour and jammy fruit leading to a slightly earthy and rustic finish.
(26) Montepulciano D'Abruzzo Farina Cesari 2011 12%
Bottle: £22
An enticingly deep-coloured, flavour packed wine. Masses of bramble and light cherry notes, with a smooth subtle finish.
(27) Cesari Mara Valpoicello Ripasso Superiore 2014 13.5%
Bottle £22.00
The secret of Maras soft velvety character is a light springtime refermentation on Amerone lees, it is then aged for 12 months in oak casks.
(28) Barolo Antario Piedmont DOCG 2010/11 14.5%
Bottle: £48.00
Big meaty, herby wine with a soft, spicy dry fruit finish.
(29) Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2012 15%
Bottle £40.50
Selected grapes are laid out on straw mats to dry. When pressed in January the very small amount of juice produced makes an extremely full bodied, dry and powerful wine.
(30) Opta Dao Tinto Vinhas 2009 13%
Bottle £20.00
Lovely rich, concentrated, characterful almost rustic wine. A great warming red.
(31) Marques Del Atrio Reserva Rioja 2008/10 13.5%
Bottle £28.00
Medium bodied with soft silky tannins, underlined by fine oak notes. The ideal companion to lamb, beef and strong cheeses.
(32) Hacienda Zorita Crianza 2010 14% ORGANIC
Bottle £28.50
Probably one of Spain's finest. This vineyard dates back to the 1400s – located in the world famous Douro Valley.
(33) Musar Jeune 2011/1 14%
Bottle £28.00
Sauvignon with rich soft flavours of blackcurrant & blueberries with savoury notes
(34) Chateau Musar 2004 13.5%
Bottle £44.00
Plenty of energy, red fruit, plum spice and forest floor character on the nose. Hints of cedar and liquorice with a sweet fruity palate.
(35) Richland The Black Shiraz 2014 14.5%
Bottle £24.00
A warm rich approachable wine, spicy plum fruit and ripe berry flavours.
(36) Colonial Estate 'Etranger' Cabernet Sauvignon, Barossa Valley 2005, 14.5%
Bottle £47.50
The Barossa Valley is a store of old vines coupled with an extended number of grape varieties that produce ripe, fruity, modern wines.
(38) Edwin Fox Pinot Noir, Marlborough 2014 13.5%
Bottle £29.00
A medium, beautifully balanced wine with aromas of rose, cherries, blackberries and dark chocolate, subtle oak spices, juicy acidity and a lingering finish.
(39) Pinotage Riebeek Cellars 2013/4 14%
Bottle £20.00
Complex, with a palate of ripe plums and fruitcake, finished with subtle oak for a lingering aftertaste.
(41) Casa Silva Cool Coast Pinot Noir 2011 14%
Bottle £32.00
The influence of sea & soil combined with slow ripening, make for a deep ruby aromatic wine.
Wine By The Glass
175 ml glass 250ml glass 75cl bottle
La Palma Sauvignon Blanc, Chile
£4.50 £6.00 £18.00
Refreshingly Crisp, light bodied and dry with a delicate aroma of gooseberries.
Le Cent Verres Viognier, France
£5.00 £6.60 £20.00
Intense notes of apricots, ripe peach & exotic fruits. Ideal with white meat, salad & seafood.
Capelio Chenin Blanc, Swartland, S.Africa
£4.50 £6.00 £18.00
Intense tropical fruit flavours with a refreshing acidity.
Richland Pinot Grigio, Australia
£4.50 £6.00 £18.00
Pear and apple fruit with a soft richly textured finish combine to make an excellent food wine.
175 ml glass 250ml glass 75cl bottle
Les Cents Verres Grenache Rose, France
£5.00 £6.60 £20.00
Floral aromas & strawberry flavours, a fresh and lively rose.
San Valentino Pinot Grigio, Italy
£5.00 £6.60 £20.00
A wine with an attractive 'blush' pink colour and delicate wild strawberry flavours, balanced by a crisp citrus finish.
175 ml glass 250ml glass 75cl bottle
Whistling Duck Shiraz, Australia
£5.00 £6.60 £20.00
Aromas of ripe plum with hints of spice & oak.
Marques Del Atrio Reserva Rioja, Spain
£5.00 £6.60 £20.00
Bright ruby red with terracotta hues & rich aromas. A well balanced and full-bodied wine
San Michel Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot Rouge, France
£4.50 £6.00 £18.00
Full, smooth and rich with classic Merlot characteristics of sweet plums, blackberries, cherries and bitter chocolate.
San Felipe Reserve Malbec Roble, Argentina, France
£5.50 £7.00 £21.00
Lots of body, lovely red and black fruits with moderate oak and candied vanilla A laid back wine.
Sparkling Wine & Champagne
60) Prosecco, Italy
Crystal Clear. Fresh, fragrant aromas of peach, citrus and tropical fruits.
Bottle: £18.45 – Individual 200ml bottle £6.00
(61) Pieter Cruythoff, Riebeek Cellars Brut, South Africa
Fresh and lively on the nose with good fruit and persistent length.
Bottle: £19.90
(62) Essenze New Zealand Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc
Vibrant, crisp, zesty fruit flavours.
Bottle: £18.45
(63) Raoul Collet Brut
Golden in colour, robust and well-structured with a long finish.
Bottle: £36.50
(64) Raoul Collet Rose
Hints of Strawberries and raspberries on the nose following through to a full creamy palate.
Bottle: £39.00
(65) Laurent Perrier Brut
Well defined, subtly rounded with expressive flavours, hints of citrus and white fruits.
Bottle: £47.00
(66) Moet et Chandon brut Imperial
Delicately vinous with lime and vine blossom. predominantly Pinot characteristics.
Bottle £48.50
(67) Pol Roger Brut Reserve N.V
Floral and soft in extreme youth, with plenty of zesty fruit and true depth.
Bottle: £49.50
(68) Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut
A smooth-textured Champagne, whose flavours evoke apricot, peach & vanilla.
Bottle: £53.50
(69) Bollinger Brut
Honeyed scents of ripe pear, apple and toasted nuts. Finishes on a tangy note of orange zest.
Bottle: £62.00
(70) Laurent Perrier Rose
This is the world's best-selling rose, that everyone likes to party with, from its distinctive bottle, to its rich colour and flavour.
Bottle: £78.00
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Deborah Cooke
New American Library
Publication date: 7th June
My rating: 4 out of 5
Zoë Sorensson is perfectly normal, except she's been told she's destined for great things. Zoë's the one female dragon shapeshifter of her kind. But Zoë is at the bottom of the class when it comes to being Pyr and her powers are AWOL, so she's sent to a Pyr boot camp.
Zoë quickly realizes that she has to master her powers yesterday, because the Pyr are in danger and boot camp is a trap. The Mages want to eliminate all shifters and the Pyr are next in line-unless Zoë and her friends can work together and save their own kind.
Zoë quickly realizes that she has to master her powers yesterday, because the Pyr are in danger and boot camp is a trap. The Mages want to eliminate all shifters and the Pyr are next in line-unless Zoë and her friends can work together and save their own kind.
Zoe is a dragon shape shifter and the only female of her kind but has yet to fully come into her dragon powers, after defending her best friend against school bullies Zoe's inner dragon is unleashed and she is sent by her father to Dragon boot camp to help her learn some control with fellow dragon shape shifters Nick (who Zoe believes is her destined mate), Garret and Liam.
With no other female dragon shifters Zoe is quite alone and confused, not only does she have the normal teenage angst to deal with about boobs, periods and boys but also has the added worry about what colour her tail will turn out to be and when she will finally learn how to fly. I think that's why I felt quite sorry for Zoe despite her somewhat brattish behaviour at times, I really enjoyed her list writing throughout it made me chuckle.
I thought the story really picked up with the introduction of Jared a fantastically hot biker boy with special mad skills. He doesn't see Zoe as a kid (like the other dragon boys) he sees the potential in her, assisting her to believe in herself and start to unlock her special dragon powers. However, evil Mages are at work in dragon boot camp, setting the young dragons against Zoe and putting her at risk it's pretty much up to young Zoe with her new fledgling powers to save the day and save the rest of the dragons.
I think Flying Blind might be the first YA dragon type book I've read. I love reading about dragons generally and I'm sure I was probably unconsciously comparing Flying Blind to some of the other dragon books I've read such as the G.A. Aitken/Shelly Laurenston series which is fab and steamy hot! I had to keep reminding myself Flying Blind is a YA book and therefore its unfair to compare it. That said, I really enjoyed it it had loads of action and adventure and the next book in the series Winging It can't come soon enough especially if there is more Jared in it. Yes, more Jared is exactly what I want.


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Oakland Residents Speak Truth to Mayor SchaafJune 11, 2015
"We are an oak tree with deep roots, we do not move with the breeze even when the earth quakes; we still stand strong with battle scars," said James, a 14-year-old East Oakland resident leader to Mayor Libby Schaaf. On May 19th in the old Eastmont Mall, resident leaders met with Mayor Libby Schaaf to express years of frustrations and negative impacts they have personally experienced while living in East Oakland. Each resident leader began their statements to Mayor Schaaf with "I am Oakland Community Neighborhood Voices." They were in full force, donning black t-shirts with a hashtag on the front that read: #Health4all.... Read more »


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The Czech Entrepreneur of the Year Award, organised by the accounting & consultancy agency firm Ernst & Young, has gone to Tescoma co-founder and co-owner Petr Chmela. The results of the competition for 2016 were announced on Tuesday. Tescoma is a well-known kitchenware company that was established in 1992 in Zlín. Last year the firm, which has hundreds of outlets worldwide, also clinched a number of prestigious awards first excellence in design, such as the Red Dot Award 2016, the Good Design Award and Solutions 2016.
2017 will mark 25 years since the founding of Tescoma, a company with high-brand recognition not only in Czech households but around for its many kitchenware and food preparation products, from cutlery to other utensils, plastic containers and pots and non-stick pans. Tescoma, Czech Radio reported, is a world brand and the market leader in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. The company has export centres around Europe including in Germany, Italy, and Russia.
In 2015, it set up an export centre in China. The most important markets for the firm currently are Italy, Russia, and Slovakia, but developing countries and China are also attractive and will play increased roles in the coming years. Already, Tescoma has a network of 1,000 outlets around the globe, making it one of the big Czech success stories since it was founded.
Tescoma's Chgmela was, however, not the only business leader recognised: the title of Entrepreneur of the Year in the technology category was awarded to Martin Trtílek – the owner of a company called PSI. The firm produces measuring devices for research on plants, algae and cyanobacteria. PSI has existed for 20 years and seen a number of unique designs go into mass production.
The Start-up of the Year category was clinched by Josef Průša, the owner of Průša Research, producing 3D printers. The company featured its wares at this year's Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, held in January. The firm has already sold tens of thousands of printers worldwide and been recognized as one of the best printers of its kind in its price range. Amazingly, Průša was 27 when when he borrowed 200,000 crowns from his parents to get the firm off the ground: it now employs 90 people and produces around 3,000 printers a month. As Radio Prague reported, it has been able to maintain its rocketing growth record which has surged from a turnover of 2.5 million crowns in 2014 to 250 million crowns currently. At CES in January, Josef Průša said this:
"No-one believed that we could do it. At the start when you are developing it's easy to go from 100,000 to 200,000. That's 100 percent growth. But in the phase we're in now it's more difficult but we are still doing very well. From the turnover findings of the last few months it looks like we will be hitting the one billion crown mark."
Jana Ciglerová: Americans say their lives are fantastic, Czechs say everything is terrible – neither is true
"There is good, better and then there is the USSR." – New book depicts life in communist Czechoslovakia through memories of people who experienced it
CzechTourism head hints attracting tourists no longer agency's main goal
Minister: Czech Republic won't take in 40 child refugees from Greek camps
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Piano is one of the most popular musical instruments. It has its roots dated back to early 18th century when it is believed the first piano was invented in Italy. Since then, there have a large number of enhancements and improvements in pianos till today. They usually come in two basic types namely grand pianos and upright pianos. The difference is typically in the order the parts are laid down inside a piano.
How does it work?
A piano belongs to the percussion musical instruments category since it produces sounds when the keyboard is pressed, making vibrations in steel strings by way of them being hit by hammer like instruments. The steel strings vibrate with each impact from the hammers at specific frequency range. The sounds are enhanced by soundboards installed in the piano that acts as an amplifier. A typical piano has following parts:
In addition, almost 7,000 devices, components, and parts make up a common upright piano that we generally see and use in our daily lives. It is critical to carry out regular maintenance of these components in order to ensure proper working and continued high quality of sounds from your piano.
Almost all pianos come with a standard configuration of 88 keys each associated with a specific hammer, and produces a specific musical sound when pressed by the piano player. The musical instrument piano is also equipped with pedals. As the name indicates, these are present along side players' feet and are used to produce notable changes in music tone.
Piano - An essential musical instrument in modern day musical world
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The NACA tow tanks were built to provide information on the performance of seaplanes on the water. The original Tank No. 1 was approved in March 1929 with an extension approved June 1936. Preliminary work on the tank commenced in July 1929 and was placed in operation May 1931. The enlarged tank was placed in operation October 1937. Tank No. 1 was one of the largest and longest high speed (50+ knots) towing facilities in the world. It is believed to have been the only tank in the U.S. at the time capable of conducting studies in both fresh and salt water environments.
The tank structure was 2,960 feet long, averaged 28 feet wide and 26 feet high. The tank itself was the full length but 24 feet wide and 12 feet deep. It had a capacity of over 5 million gallons. The steel structure was coated with a corrugated asbestos cement covering. At the time of construction, the north end extended a few feet into the Back River; later a bern was built so that an access road could loop around the entire building. Tank No. 2 was constructed in 1942, parallel and east of Tank No. 1. It was built to share a common inner wall with Tank No. 1.
The hydrodynamics of the takeoff and landing performance of seaplanes were important in the 1920s. The workload at Tank No. 1 during the 1930s became heavy enough to necessitate adding Tank No. 2. During World War II, military aircraft encountered major operational problems with ditching or the forced landing of of planes at sea. During this time, the focus of research in the tow tanks was redirected to study structural design and optimized procedures to avoid damage to the airplane and crew. In 1943, the Army and Navy requested a major study to provide procedural recommendations for the military. This work continued after the war, these studies were important for propeller-driven commercial transport and later, the jet transports. Click here for more on the importance of ditching research.
In 1960, the building was vacated by NASA under an agreement with the Naval Ship Research and Development Center, Bureau of Ships, Department of the Navy. The Space Task Group continued to use the tank itself for flotation tests of the full-sized Mercury capsules and ground-effect tests of an aspect-ratio 20 wing. The Navy utilized the facility in model evaluation of hydrofoil systems, resistance and propulsion characterization of high speed planing boats, surface effects ships, and aircraft proposed to operate at or near air/water interface. In the early 1980's the Naval Undersea Warfare Center used the tank for research such as underwater missile and torpedo studies and countermeasures. The structure was refurbished in 1983 when it was being used to develop laminar flow technology for drag reduction of small underwater vehicles.
Later, the tank was used primarily by the Navy, NASA, and private industry research organizations to study fundamental fluid mechanics on large scale models at high Reynolds numbers. The goal of this research was to improve aerodynamic efficiencies of conventional, transonic transport aircraft.
The property this facility was built on was part of the Sherwood Farm prior to government ownership in 1916. Historical records show small structures on the farm as early as 1854, and it was believed the area had been farmed for over 200 years. The parcel was granted to NACA in 1919 by the U.S. Secretary of War. The tow tanks were demolished in 2005 and the office building transferred to Langley Air Force Base.
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1946 B-29 Ditching Test
[top] Demolition
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[top] General
NACA-era: Ditching Tests of the 1/20 Scale Model of the B-29 Airplane
1937 Representative Models Tested in the NACA Tank
1940s: Ditching Tests of Army B-24 Airplane
1940: Tests of Model Dynamically Similar to Boeing 314 Airplane
1942 Ventilated Circular Chine
1944: Experimental Ditching of a B-24 Airplane
1945: Ditching Tests in Tank #2 of a 1/9 Scale Model of the P-38 Airplane
1947: Second Progress Report on Tests of NACA Hydro-skis for High Speed Airplanes
1948 Grumman JRF-5 Water landings
1949 Rough Water of Vosper Design PT Boat
1950s: JRM-1 Flying Boat Model 164F and 164H
1950s: Cargo Transfer in Rough Water-part 1
1950s: Landing Tests DR-77 With and Without Shock-Absorber Ski
1956: External Wing Fuel Tanks Used as Ditching Aids
1957: Ditching and Hydro-Ski Landing Tests of a 1/10 scale Model of the Chance Vought Regulus Missile
Skid-Rocker Landing Characteristics of Spacecraft Models
Calm and Rough Water Ditching Investigation of a 0.043 Scale Model of a Typical Jet Transport With Landing Gear Extended
Tank 2 Ditching XP4M-1, Parts 4 & 5
Ditching Tests Navy XP2V-1, Part 1
Ditching Investigations of Five Transport Airplanes
Ditching Tests of a Boeing B-47 Airplane
Correlation of Ditching Performance of a 1/24 Scale Model and Full-size Army B-24 Airplane
Ditching Investigation of a 1/30 Scale Dynamic Model of a Heavy Transport Airplane
B-24 Ditching with Hydro Scoop
Ditching Investigation of a 1/20-Scale Model of the Space Shuttle Orbiter
1962: Landing Characteristics of a Winged Re-entry Vehicle with all Skid Landing Gear Having Yielding Metal Shock Absorbers
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1939 Test Model 94, 94A, 94D Glen Martin
1939 Test Model 94-F Glen Martin
1940 Test Model 108 Dynamic Tests of Boeing 314
1941 Test Model 113 (Part 1), (Part 2), (Part 3)
Test Model 116-B Flying Boat (Part 1), (Part 2)
1941: Test Model 119 1/5 Scale Model of Army 0A-9 Amphibian
1942 Test Model 116-E Skipping and Yaw Tests of XPB2Y-3
1942 Test Model 116-E Spray Tests
1942 Model 139 Navy XLRH-1 Amphibian Glider
1943 Test Model 131 With Simulated Jet Motors
1943 Test Model 131-X PB2Y-3 with Hydrofoil
1942: Test Model 133 1/10 Scale Model of Towed 12 Place Float-Wing Amphibian Glider
1942: Test Model 139 1/10 Scale Model of 24 Place Twin Hull Amphibian Glider
1942: Additional Test Model 139
1942: Additional Test Model 139
1942: Test Model 141 1/10 Scale Model of Navy 24 Place Seaplane Glider XLRG-1
1943 Test Model 142 Hydrofoil Boat
1942: Test Model 152 Tietjens Type Hydrofoil Boat
1942 Test Model 155-A Hughes-Kaiser Cargo Plane
Test Model 158-1 Kaiser-Hughes Model
Test Model 164 (Part 1), (Part 2)
1943 Test Model 164F and 164H JRM-1 Flying Boat
1944: Test Model 164J-I JRM-1 Flying Boat
1943 Test Model 165A PB2Y-3 Aircraft
1944 Test Model 180 JRM-1 Flying Boat (Preliminary Data), 1944 Test Model 180 (180-1, 180-4 and 180-5
1946 Test Models 203, 213, 214
1946 Test Model 208 Columbia XJL-1 Amphibian (Part 1), (Part 2)
1946 Test Model 208-M Columbia XJL-1 Amphibian
1946 Test Model 212-A Grumman XJR2F-1
1959: Test Model 389 Smooth Water Take-Offs and Landings (N.P.Princess Flying Boat)
Hydrodynamic Investigation of Two Configurations for Transonic Seaplanes
Aerodynamic and Hydrodynamic Characteristics of Models of Some Aircraft-towed Mine Sweeping Devices
Lecture Film Showing Hydrodynamics Division Facilities and Typical Research Projects
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1939 The Enlarged NACA Tank, and Some Of Its Work
1942 Tank Number 2 Information
1942 NACA Tank Number 2 Floorplan
1944 Daily Press Article on B-24
1944-09 Bomber Ditched in River as Part of Laboratory Test
Ditching Tests with a 1/16-Size Dynamic Model of the Army B-24 Airplane in Langley Tank No. 2 and on an Outdoor Catapult.
Ditching Tests with a 1/11-Size Model of the Army B-25 Airplane in NACA Tank No. 2 and on an Outdoor Catapult. George A. Jarvis and Margaret F. Steiner. 1944. L-623.
Air Scoop, American Towing Tank Conference Here on Oct 7 and 8
1946 Correlation Tests of the Ditching Behavior of an Army B-24D Airplane
1949 Model Ditching Investigation of the Douglas DC-4 and DC-6 Airplanes
1955 Model Ditching Investigation of the Boeing 707 Jet Transport
1956 Model Ditching Investigation of a Jet Transport Airplane
1956-05-25 FST and Tank No.1 Complete Quarter Century of Service (Air Scoop)
1957 Ditching Investigations of Dynamic Models & Effects of Design Parameters on Ditching Characteristics
1958 Report 1347 Ditching Investigations
1972 Ditching Investigation of a Heavy Jet Transport Airplane Model (TM X-2445)
1974-10-22 Letter Regarding Demolition of Tow Tanks
1974-11-6 Future Utilization of NASA Langley Tank No. 1
1982-11-29 Rehabilitation of Two Tank No. 1
1984-07-17 Use of the Hydrodynamics Research Facility in 1985
1985-03-18 Change in Building Designation
1985 Description and Operation of Langley Sea Water Tow Tank Facility
1987 Engineer in Charge, pg 38
1991-04 Environmental Assessment for Property Transfer
1992-05-14 Experimental Flow Physics Branch Research Plan for the Langley Tow Tank
1993-06-16 Slideshow: What Do We Do Next?
1995 Historic American Engineering Record
1995-1996 Seaplane Towing Channel
1996 Project Mercury Fact Sheet
1997 Environmental Baseline Survey
2001-03-28 Disposal and Demolition of Building 720
2001 Environmental Assessment for the Demolition of Tow Tanks
2001-05-04 Cover Letter for Historic American Engineering Record
2001-06-06 Suspension of Tow Tank Demolition
2002-03-20 Miniature Floor Plans
2003 Lockheed C-5 Galaxy (excerpt from NASA SP-2000-4519 Partners in Freedom by Joe Chambers)
2005 Stefan Cavallo Interview Transcript on B-24 Ditching
2009 A Plane Crash in 1944 is Saving Lives Today (Peter Frost)
2009 NASA Contributions to Knowledge in Aircraft Ditching (Joe Chambers)
2009 Category:Commercial Airline Water Landings
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Dental professionals like Dr. Connaughton go through years of school and training that allows them to care for the health of your mouth with dental procedures. However, many treatments are performed inside of teeth and the jaw bone, areas a dentist cannot see with the naked eye. For this reason, we have cone beam CT equipment at Tree City Family Dental that produces high-resolution, 3D radiographs that help our dental team perform treatments with precision care.
A cone beam CT is an advanced dental X-ray that shows us your teeth, gums tissue, jaw bone, nerve canals, sinuses, and nasal cavity. It works just like a traditional X-ray does, except its beam is cone shaped and it creates 3D radiographs instead of 2D ones. In order to have this device scan your mouth, you must remove all jewelry and stand still as the cone beam's arm rotates around your head, taking images of your oral cavity.
Because this tool emits higher radiation levels, it is only used for complex procedures like orthognathic surgery, orthodontics, impacted teeth, root canal treatment, and implant placement. We also use a cone beam CT to diagnose and detect tumors, TMJ disorder, sleep apnea, and other conditions. When we know the position of your jaw and the location of your teeth, we are able to more accurately perform the treatments and procedures that improve your smile's appearance and health. Call our office today to learn more about our cone beam CT.


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5 Insane Elvis Myths That'll Leave You Scratching Your Head
This week marks the 50th anniversary of the first television appearance of a certain country singer named Elvis Presley. Though he's been dead for decades, he's still part of a select group of pop culture icons whose legacy has become part of American mythology. Like Marilyn Monroe or Michael Jackson, his life—and death—are mysteries that continue to fill tabloids decades later. In fact, these larger-than-life stories about his time in the spotlight have become more memorable than his actual music (can anyone name more than three of his songs?). Indeed, they're among some of the most bizarre entries in the long history of bizarre celebrity tales. Here are five myths about the icon that, despite being told as gospel, are complete and utter bullshit.
Elvis was a Special Operative DEA Agent.
Because after two decades as a rock 'n' roll musician, who wouldn't want to join a federal bureau dedicated to hunting down drug criminals? At least that's what some conspiracy theorists think. What did happen was a much-publicized meeting between The King and President Richard Nixon, wherein he shared his thoughts on hippies, the British, and '60s counterculture in general. To prove his commitment to these 'anti-American' movements, Elvis requested that Nixon bestow upon him a badge proving his commitment to an anti-drug life. Many speculate that this was secretly an agreement for Elvis to begin his service with the DEA, and that his death was later a cover-up to allow him to operate more covertly in catching drug perpetrators.
Elvis and Oprah are cousins.
The belief that Elvis and television goddess/chieftain of the universe, Oprah Winfrey, are close cousins has been going on for over a decade. With so many user-friendly genealogy websites like Family Tree and Ancestry.com out there, it got really easy for all the Elvis-obsessed grandmas of the world to start drawing conclusions of their own. Which has led to the persistent "proof" of Elvis and Oprah sharing bloodlines through common ancestors in Mississippi with the last name "Pressley." There are even darker myths out there, such as the one about Oprah's ancestors having possibly been slaves on the plantation of Elvis' ancestors, and subsequently adopting their name. None of these stories are likely, but the fact that so many people are passionate about tying Elvis' ancestry to Oprah's is intriguing in itself.
Elvis had his karate instructor assassinated.
Being rich and powerful certainly has its perks—hiring a hit man to covertly kill your enemies being just one of them. Elvis' misogynistic decadence in the '70s naturally left his wife of more than six years, Priscilla, feeling a little upset. So in a perfectly understandable turn of events, she decided to have a little affair for herself. The man in question was the Presley's karate instructor, Mike Stone, a sensei whom Elvis had personally selected to train his wife. Myth-makers say that when The King found out about the relationship, he reportedly flew into a rage that lasted for 36 hours, barely managing to calm down when administered with sedatives. The rumor mill has it that Elvis summoned his personal squad of security cronies, nicknamed the "Memphis Mafia," to go off Stone, Goodfellas style. Seeing that Stone didn't die until years later, this story seems unlikely. That is, unless Elvis was a criminal mastermind who planned his death years into the future, which would honestly be kind of amazing.
Elvis' pet monkey died of alcoholism.
Rich and famous people always seem to have their fair share of exotic pets, so it barely registers as odd that Elvis had a pet chimpanzee named Scatter. Elvis and Scatter had a beautiful relationship in the beginning; Scatter would wear Hawaiian shirts and other assorted human clothing, and had free reign throughout Graceland. Elvis even gave him rides with his chauffeur and taught him party tricks like pulling up women's skirts. Things get a bit darker, however, with the persistent legend that little Scatter died from liver cirrhosis, which would've meant that the poor pet monkey was being spoon-fed alcohol until he became addicted and died. In the hopes that Scatter lived a more humane life, one must assume that this isn't true. But for those curious about Scatter's glamorous life, be sure to visit his fan-made memorial page.
Elvis is still alive.
Which brings us to the Granddaddy of all the Elvis myths: that Presley is alive and well. There are rumors within stories within legends regarding his death, so many that trying to make sense of them all is like watching Inception after your fourth bong rip. Some claim that his Graceland mansion was equipped with a secret tunnel, left over from the Underground Railroad, which allowed him to crawl out of his house when he decided to "die." Many believe in the story that someone who looked suspiciously like Elvis, and went by the name of John Burrows, bought a plane ticket out of Memphis to Buenos Aires the day after Presley's death. Others say the photos of Presley's corpse in his casket were in fact a wax figure, and the fact that his middle name is spelled wrong on his gravestone is another indicator of his planned fake death. We could literally go on for pages, but we won't. If you're interested, you can peep these authoritative conspiracy pages for yourself. Americans have a hard time letting legends die, but in the case of Elvis, it doesn't get more absurd.
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Where the Chefs Eat: Seth Siegel-Gardner, Terrence Gallivan, Justin Yu
First there was Just August Project. And then came Pilot Light Group. And then came Oxheart Restaurant. And soon we will have The Pass and Provisions.
For this week's Where the Chefs Eat installment, we found out where Seth Siegel-Gardner, Terrence Gallivan and Justin Yu like to eat around Houston.
In August 2010, these talented three were in between jobs, and Siegel-Gardner, the mastermind, decided to open up a one-month pop-up, Just August Project. They took over the old house that is the Just Dinner space on Dunlavy, serving five-course meals for just $45. Houston foodsters fell in love, and fell hard enough that it convinced all three chefs to stay in Houston.
Yu has already opened Oxheart earlier this year, to much critical acclaim. Siegel-Gardner and Gallivan, who have taken over what was once the Gravitas space on Taft, are currently working hard to debut The Pass and Provisions. They'll be opening very soon, and by all accounts, it's going to be sensational.


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1 pound of cooked, breakfast sausage
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1egg, mixed together with sausage
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1 onion, sautéed with the sausages
Roll out bread with rolling pin, spread melted butter, cooked sausage, onions and cheese on top. Roll up and place in a Bundt pan or cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees F. until browned.
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Musical PerformancesGRAMMY® Award-winners and LA natives Maroon 5 will headline the music lineup at Open Spotlight, including LÉON and Best Coast. Check back for frequent updates as we add more musical talent to celebrate Los Angeles and the Airbnb community.
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Open Spotlight attendees are invited to an advanced screening and talent Q&A for the upcoming film LA LA LAND. Written and directed by Damien Chazelle, LA LA LAND tells the story of Mia [Emma Stone], an aspiring actress, and Sebastian [Ryan Gosling], a dedicated jazz musician, who are struggling to make ends meet in a city known for crushing hopes and breaking hearts.
The masterminds behind Strut & Fret will keep the audience on the edge of its seat at the historic Los Angeles Theatre. The breathtaking performance will combine dance, cabaret, and acrobatics.
Smorgasburg LA, the weekly Sunday downtown food festival, is curating food and drink from some of LA's hottest chefs and food trucks. Throughout the festival, you'll find trucks offering tacos, sandwiches, noodle bowls, ice cream, and a whole lot more. For Open Spotlight, they'll expand the offerings with a delectable array of added options.
At the close of the evening, The Globe Theatre will host a club where attendees will dance the night away to uptempo sets from LA's finest DJ talents including Shepard Fairey, Chris Holmes and Smiles Davis.


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Water at the Surface of the Earth: An Introduction to Ecosystem Hydrodynamics provides an introduction to the ways in which biological, physical, cultural, and urban systems at the surface of the earth operate, with a particular focus on the hydrodynamics of ecosystems, i.e., water and its association with other forms of matter, including pollutants, and with several forms of energy. The chapter sequence in this book follows the downward progress of water from the lower atmosphere, through ecosystems at the earth's surface, through the soil and mantle rock, to the ""waters under the earth."" In other words, the book begins with input of water to ecosystems, then describes how it is processed in these systems, and ends with the liquid water yield from them.
The book first discusses storms in the atmosphere. These are systems that convert inflows of water vapor into outflows of raindrops and snowflakes that are precipitated to the underlying surface. This is followed by separate chapters on how water is delivered from the atmosphere to surface ecosystems; water budgets at the surface and in the soil; evaporation from these systems back to the atmosphere; water in the local air and rocks; and horizontal movement of water transformed by ecosystems where the preceding storages and fluxes were located.


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Music has already played an integral part of military history. It has guided men into battle, inspired them during battle and even been used to intimidate the enemy. However, music has also played a huge role in the lives of veterans. Believe it or not some service people have gone on to have had world-class musical careers. Here are 6 veterans who have excelled in the field of music showing that nothing is too great for a veteran to achieve.
- Elvis Presley: Of course, we had to start with the King himself. When Elvis was inducted into the U.S. Army back in March of 1958, it caused his legions of fans to go into frenzy mode. The ironic thing is that Elvis did have a choice of performing for the troops as a way of forgoing traditional service. Patriot that he was, he chose to become a tanker and served in West Germany.
- Johnny Cash: The Man in Black (aka A Boy Named Sue), Cash earned the rank of Sergeant serving in the U.S. Air Force where he intercepted codes in Germany during the Cold War.
- Jimi Hendrix: Rock guitar virtuoso James Marshall Hendrix served in the 101st Airborne Division. However, due to his obsession with the guitar he was considered a poor soldier and eventually given an Honorable Discharge.
- Ray Manzarek: This contemporary of Hendrix, keyboard player for The Doors, joined the Army before the buildup to Vietnam. He served in Thailand and Okinawa before being kicked out. Two months after returning home Manzarek and Jim Morrison formed their legendary band.
- Tony Bennett: Born Anthony Dominick Benedetto, Bennett saw hard combat during WWII as a member of the U.S. Army. Bennett did his basic training at Fort Dix and Fort Robinson and served on the front lines in Germany and France.
- Toy Caldwell: Lead guitarist and co-founding member of the Marshall Tucker Band, Toy served in the Marines Corps when he was injured in battle and received a medical discharge as a result of that injury.
These musicians and many others prove that nothing is beyond the reach of veterans. It shows that people who serve their country have a wide variety of interests and these interests do not have to end simply because one chooses to serve his or her country. Yes, music is an essential part of the Corps and always has been. So too are expressions of pride such as visitors to our site who purchase Marine Corps hats for sale and other Marine Corps clothing.


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It's a real pleasure to have been gifted the opportunity to get to so many gigs in Brighton and for this one, Acid Box and Fuzz Club Records really pulled out all the stops bringing the Danish five piece 'The Wands' across the North Sea to sunny Brighton. The band have recently released their debut album that brings together the 60s charm, husk and gravel of Captain Beefheart et al and spits on it a bit of synth, Suede and a touch of that contemporary electronic/psych of the modern day, POND, BJM and; well, you get the picture. DIVES brought along their take on American psych, bringing the lovely balance of the best of both sides of the pond. DIVES are a band who have no fear when it comes to live performances, giving the crowd a little jig throughout, supported with flurries of conversation, acknowledging and thanking for support and flying the Whitehawk F.C scarf nice and high. I've said it before and no doubt will continue to do so, these are one of the brightest prospects on the Brighton music scene, they incorporate fantastic melodies with intricate guitar work, get down and see them sometime soon. The Wands brought something ultra cool to Brighton last night, an enigmatic performance throughout, it almost seemed like they had a trick stored away up their sleeve – the monumental 'Sound Of The Machine' stood out as a personal favourite, with the drop into the chorus it feels although it washes right over you, this is a great song and well worth listening to. What makes The Wands stand out as a great contemporary psych band is they can differentiate between drone and droning on, you never once got the sense that it was becoming dull as there was a substantial proportion of drops, changes and hooks to keep you interested.
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Hello lovelies, I am still alive and well in case you have been wondering why I haven't posted for so long and here's my excuse as usual. Moving from the north to the south of England and along with it I had to live with my sister for a week and travel back and forth via train to college so I had barely any time to do some blogging. I was also trying to spend as much time as I can with my friends hence the lack of time online and finally the never ending need to finish college work which I still have to do actually :(
Anyway, now I have finally moved down south and have a bit more time in my hands although not much but here's a post to tell you guys I'm still here and living :) I have included a vlog of leaving and my first week here down south too.
These pictures were taken from our old house back up north, I think it may actually be the last outfit shots I got from there. A bit gothic for Spring but more colourful and spring-like outfits soon so stay tuned :)


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By: Ryan Gasser, sports information director
AUSTINTOWN, Ohio – The Ohio Athletic Conference announced the 2017 postseason accolade winners on Friday, Nov. 10. Capital University was well-represented this year with senior Justin Niswonger headlining the list after being named OAC Goaltender of the Year.
As a pleasant sendoff to this weekend's trip to the Crusaders' NCAA Tournament regional match in Chicago, Ill., Capital Men's Soccer learned that five players were named to one of three All-OAC teams and one was named a position player of the year.
Justin Niswonger (Circleville, Ohio/Circleville) earned the third all-conference nod of his career, a first team selection, and was named OAC Goaltender of the Year behind the best season of his four years at Capital. The senior allowed just 21 goals in 20 games this season, leading to a 1.08 goals-against average in 1,750 minutes of play. To date, he has made 67 saves and holds a .761 save percentage. He possesses seven shutouts this season, which ranks him 35th nationally in that category.
Joining Niswonger on the All-OAC First Team is junior forward Chewy Gordon (Westerville, Ohio/Westerville Central). This marks his first all-conference honor. Gordon has scored 11 goals, which is third-most in the OAC, and two assists for a grand total of 24 points. He is 2-for-2 on penalty kicks and five of his goal have been game-winners. He scored two in back-to-back games when he posted a pair against Baldwin Wallace University in the regular season finale and another two goals in the first round of the OAC Tournament against Heidelberg University.
Two Capital players found earned a place on the All-OAC Second Team. Defenders Dominic Zumpone (Sunbury, Ohio/Big Walnut) and Greg Knox (Oxford, Mich./Oxford) anchored a Capital defense that held opponents scoreless eight times this season and allowed one or fewer goals 11 times. Zumpone scored twice this season, including the team's game-winning goal at Ohio Northern University (10/7). Knox not only contributed on defense but also was among the league leaders in assists with his patented long throw-ins and corner kicks. The sophomore finished with 10 assists, good for third in the OAC and 26th nationally, and posted two multi-assist games this season.
For both Knox and Zumpone, this marks their first career all-conference award.
Junior forward Luke Morais (Westerville, Ohio/Westerville South) was named honorable mention All-OAC behind two goals and two assists (six points), including two game-winners in 2017.
Capital now prepares for its first-round national tournament matchup with Dominican University (Ill.), which is set to take place on Saturday, Nov. 11 at 7:30 p.m. at the University of Chicago. This is just Capital's second trip to the NCAA Tournament in recorded history, the first coming in 2009.


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The newly acquired DSV Beacon Surveyor won its first contract from PTT Global Chemical Plc. for the inspection and mapping of a 17km length of 48" subsea pipe-line leading from an offshore SPM to the Map Ta Phut petrochemical complex. Alliance partner Neptune Marine Pacific provided ROV and Survey suites for the project. The Beacon Surveyor has recently completed completed maintenance and upgrade works at Sattahip Port.
The contract commenced 5th July 2014 and has an estimated value of Baht 7.5 mill.
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