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Congress should consider expanding the Federal Communications Commission's powers to punish fraudulent telemarketers who make auto-dialed, prerecorded calls known as "robocalls," an FCC official told a Senate subcommittee July 10.
Eric Bash, associate chief of the FCC's Enforcement Bureau, testifying at a hearing of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety, and Insurance, said that Congress, for starters, could allow the FCC to impose forfeitures on nonlicensee robocall violators without first having to issue a citation. Lawmakers also could expand the current statute of limitation from one year to at least two years, while increasing the maximum penalties that the commission can levy on such nonlicensee robocallers, Bash said.
Bash said the FCC has over the past decade issued more than 500 citations and levied 10 fines, totalling $3.5 million, for violations of FCC robocall rules.
"The prevalence of … robocalls is on the rise," Bash said in his testimony. "This is because of the ready availability and low cost of phone service and the software needed to make the calls, as well as the ability of callers to 'spoof' the number from which they are calling in an attempt to disguise who they are and avoid detection. It is no surprise, then, that robocalls are an increasing source of consumer complaints in recent years at the FCC."
Complaints about robocalls doubled between 2010 and 2012, Bash said.
"While this is only a fraction of the total number of robocall complaints filed each year at various agencies, the volume at the FCC alone still speaks volumes about the extent of the problem," he added.
The Federal Trade Commission, meanwhile, receives more than 200,000 complaints about robocalls per month, representing the single largest type of complaint in terms of raw numbers, Bash said.
To help the address the growing problem, he said lawmakers could revise the Truth In Caller ID Act (Pub. L. No. 111-331), which prohibits caller-ID spoofing when performed by persons in the United States with the intent to defraud, cause harm, or wrongfully obtain anything of value.
Former FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski has in the past proposed broadening the scope of the act to apply to persons outside the United States when their spoofing is directed at people inside the United States; clarifying whether the existing restrictions should apply to providers of voice-over-internet protocol services that enable only outbound calls; and authorizing the FCC to regulate third-party spoofing services.
Such recommendations should still be considered going forward, Bash said.
"Robocallers have the technology to place massive amounts of calls, with a great potential--this is a criminal sandbox," said Sen. Claire McCaskill (D-Mo.), chairwoman of the subcommittee. "The fraudsters shouldn't be the only ones taking advantage of advances in technology; we should also be using it to stop them."
In taking action on its own, the FCC last year adopted rules to require "prior express written consent" for all auto-dialed or prerecorded telemarketing calls to wireless telephone numbers and for prerecorded telemarketing calls to residential landline phone numbers. Those rules also eliminated the "established business relationship" exemption that had applied to prerecorded telemarketing calls to residential lines.
Since 2009, the vast majority of sales robocalls are illegal without a consumer's prior written authorization, Lois Greisman, associate director of the FTC's Division of Marketing Practices told the committee.
However, Greisman cited fraudulent robocallers "who often hide out in other countries in an attempt to escape detection and punishment" and advances in technology as ongoing challenges in protecting consumers from unwanted and fraudulent telemarketing calls.
By using voice over internet protocol (VoIP), she explained, scammers can very cheaply blast prerecorded messages to thousands of telephone numbers and hide their true location and identity using fake caller IDs and foreign shell corporations.
To get at these problems, the FTC coordinates its efforts with both domestic and international enforcement agencies. It also sponsored a "robocall summit" to discuss current issues.
Although the worldwide transfer from traditional telecommunications infrastructure to VoIP will continue to present challenges, the commission is dedicated to rooting out fraud and protecting consumer privacy, Greisman concluded.
At the hearing, Bash and Greisman also discussed their enforcement of do-not-call telemarketing rules (see related report).
Kevin G. Rupy, senior director for law and policy for the United States Telecom Association; Michael F. Altschul, senior vice president and general counsel for CTIA--The Wireless Association; Matthew Stein, chief technology officer at Primus Telecommunications Canada Inc.; and Aaron Foss, freelance software developer for Nomorobo, also presented testimony at the hearing.
Full text of Bash's prepared testimony is available at http://op.bna.com/pl.nsf/r?Open=dapn-99gqvl.
Greisman's prepared testimony is available at http://ftc.gov/os/testimony/113hearings/130710robocallstatement.pdf.
Further information on the hearing, including links to member opening statements, witness testimony, and an archived webcast of the hearing, is available at http://www.commerce.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?p=Hearings.
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Cardamom which is known as the Queen of Spices smells good and is not yet known to cause any harm to the body. No wonder the Spices Board Of India is promoting it with gusto.
A soldier came running to the king, and told him about how the Europeans were loading Spice rhizomes onto their ships. The soldier was scared that the Europeans will never come back for spices if they could grow it in their own country. The King laughed at the foolishness of the soldier and said "They can steal the seeds but they cant steal our monsoon".
Although its easy to grow cardamom, it rarely blossoms outside the tropics. So the king was correct in his optimism, but the monsoons brought not only rain but also Europeans to India. So the next time you plan to leave the tropics, don't forget to carry it with you. Habits die hard

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Your belief in yourself is where it all begins. You must put yourself on the path to great success. You can survive and you can solve the problems you will face.
You must simply believe that you can become and do anything you set your heart and mind to. There are no limits to what you can do. Anything – and everything — is possible.
Your parents may not be able to give you money or connections, but they give you values to live by: pride, respect, hard work, preparation, inspiration, the desire to give back and the strength to never give up.
Here are some of the ideas and tactics that you can use to put yourself on the path to success:
Plot Your Future: Nothing happens without effort. You must lay the foundation for success.
1. Watch those around you. If the people around you are working hard but not getting ahead, don't dismiss them as role models. They have a lot to teach you, both about the realities of life and the values that can lead to a better life.
2. Stop being critical, down, sarcastic and negative. Get out of the lottery ticket mentality. You can't buy success with a dollar. Stop saying and thinking "what if." Start saying and thinking "can do" between you and your friends and family. Eliminate any and all evidence of overwhelming hopelessness from your talk. Tell your friends daily that they are destined for great things.
3. Clear the Area. If your life feels like it's filled with too much stuff, get in touch with the things you can clear out. Do some spring cleaning. If it's emotional clutter, it could be you are hanging around people who aren't contributing to you in a positive way.
4. Focus on what you want. Decide what it is you want and then focus on it like a laser beam. Keep your eye on the prize. Write down your desires and look at them every day until they are branded in your thoughts. Visualize your belief.
5. Never fear rejection. Don't take no as an answer. Look at it as an opportunity. Stop watching so much TV. Get off the couch. Get off your butt and get into action. Fear is False Expectations Appearing Real. It is an illusion entirely in your head. You don't overcome fear; you embrace it and walk through your doubts, knowing you have the capacity to achieve your dreams in spite of your fears.
6. Never be afraid of your ideas. Don't be so afraid to talk about your ideas. That's a loser's mentality. Correct it! If you're ashamed of your dream or idea then it's not worth having. Talk about your ideas. Get feedback. Find supportive people.
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yes I can see that you are hooked;)I want to try them also!
Hei Rita. Wow du tar av;) De er jo så søte.
How many mice! one prettier than the other. I have done them too. They are so cute!!
Så søte de er! :-D
Disse var kjempesøte, Rita!!!!
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Hello all,
I have been experiencing pain in my right side. It is at the same height as my belly button and about six inches to 8 inches right. I've had elevated liver enzymes for about 5 years. I've had every liver test imaginable and they've all come back normal. I just recently had an ultrasound and it is fine. The pain is worse in the morning when getting up and usually goes away after about 10 or 15 minutes. Any ideas?


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Starting to look back a lot more.
The fact of the matter is, I wasn't always a model student. My original objective for getting a degree in nutrition was pretty frivolous – to have a unique credential among personal trainers. Amazingly enough, I intended to make a life of personal training – which didn't end up panning out. Based on the evidence, I was destined to be glued to the computer rather than hands-on client work at the gym. Anyway, the point is, my underlying goal for the nutrition degree was to just get it over-with, so I could be more marketable than most personal trainers. In contrast to my lackadaisical waltz (& mediocre performance) through the undergrad, I got straight-A's through my master's degree in nutrition because I was actually interested in the topics. Timing is important; interest can't be forced.
The class that shaped my future
The most profound change in my educational enthusiasm occurred during my graduate work in nutrition, in a research methods class. I had a professor in the late 1990's named Brian Koziol, who had a brief stint as a part-time professor at CSUN. At the time, he was employed at Amgen, and as far as I know, he still is.
Brian Koziol's passion was research — more specifically, dissecting it. What makes a good study? What makes a not-so-good one? What constitutes a true butcher-job of a study in terms of external and/or internal validity? Koziol actually tried to get the class interested in picking apart the strengths and weaknesses of studies. I'd say he succeeded with a handful of the class, but the majority were sort of lost on the point. In my opinion, he forgot to get across to the class why this exercise was important in the first place.
If I were to teach his class, I'd begin with the philosophy of science, and then move into the continuum of evidence. Heck, I'd even burden the class with the philosophy of evidence. I'd sincerely ask the class if they believed that science as an underlying philosophy is important, and why. I'd also belabor the elements of scientific thought, and why this is important in the battle against the bullshit products and protocols that pervade the health & fitness industry.
Perhaps not too surprisingly for those who've followed my work, Koziol's research methods class was my single greatest career influence. There were other catalysts (such as the work of Lyle McDonald) that led to the materialization of my research review, but Koziol's class – which I took more than a decade ago – was the foundation for that.
Notes for the students
Back to my presentation at the career symposium… Each year it forces me to introspect upon what makes me tick, and what makes my career something I happen to be very happy with. Here's a relay of some of the important bits of advice I threw at the students:
- Come to grips with what it is you're absolutely nuts about (not just vaguely interested in). This is what you should be doing as a career. Try to recall the last time you did an exceptional job at something you couldn't give half a crap about, and my point becomes clear.
- It's ideal to match your interests with your talents, but skill can always be developed; whereas the desire for a particular job cannot always be developed. Do not pursue a career merely because you think it's a prudent or safe choice. This naive capitulation has been the kiss of death for many.
- There's a market for EVERYTHING, but just be aware of how large or small that market is, in order to estimate your earning potential.
- Experience builds confidence. Don't expect to be polished right off the bat. Get in the trenches, get dirty, but try to learn as much as you can from the mistakes of your predecessors. The career series I wrote to kick off this blog should give anyone contemplating a fitness career ample food for thought.
- Your perception of success will change over time. Your interests & goals will evolve over time. It's crucially important to be aware of this metamorphosis and act upon it regularly. We get so caught up in the mind-numbing routine of our work week, that it's easy to lose touch with where we are, versus the direction we need to be moving. The solution? Do a "blank sheet day" at least once a year. This is an idea I got from a highly successful friend of mine, Daryl Wizelman. What you do is block out an entire day once a year to be by yourself. The whole day – with no one around you. I know that this is a horrifying concept, but bear with me. Get a paper notebook (not something with internet access), and get yourself out into a secluded area (a park, abandoned wherehouse, etc – whatever it takes to be alone), and VERY SPECIFICALLY write out your dream lifestyle. I'm not talking about compromising here, I'm talking about having the balls to actually fantasize for a moment about what type of life would make you truly happy. This obviously is gonna vary, but in all cases, be honest with yourself about what it is. Answer questions like: Where do you want to live? What do you want to spend your day doing? How many days a week do you want to work? What kind of life & career have you always dreamed about having, and what SPECIFIC steps can you take to get there if you're not there yet? What sacrifices do you need to make? How do you want to give back charitably once you get the means to do so? How do you want to be remembered? Then, review your plan regularly through the year. I've been doing this "blank sheet day" exercise annually for the last 3 years now, and suffice it to say that I can't even begin to tell you how much it has helped me personally. I'm also consistently entertained by how much my goals & general perspective changes.
- If you are enjoying the process of pursuing your goals and crafting your career, you can consider yourself successful. This principle is hammered so very eloquently by Robert Hastings in his essay called The Station. As cliche as it sounds, the destination is far less important – and certainly far less real – than the journey. Life is merely a succession of days. What you do with each day determines the kind of life you'll create, and ultimately the kind of life you'll look back on.
March 22, 2010
Awesome post Alan.
The day out once a year is such a BRILLIANT exercise, I've been doing it for a couple of years now.
In fact, I like to take a 3 day period for myself each year. One of these is spent thinking and planning and the other two are spent doing some things I love which I am normally trying to squeeze in between the normally pressures of life. Cooking, going for a nice long walk, reading or listening to some audio books. And you'd be surprised how some of the best ideas for your life come when you're not trying to think about it and are just taking time out to enjoy life.
I made a blog post about a month ago on goal setting/life planning here – http://danielclough.com/?p=32 (my blog is new and I haven't even decided if I will continue with it yet lol)
Your point about your perception of success changing over time is spot on too. I used to spend AGES writing down REALLY specific goals and making sure all of the words/sentences sounded absolutely perfect and that the layout was really perfect etc.
But, things change. What was the most important thing for you last month might change the next month based on something that happens. You have to be adaptable and flexible and not get caught up in the detail and change your plan accordingly.
Because of how often things change, I now just have really rough areas of focus for each area of my life and just a few hard/specific goals. That way I review the rough areas regularly and something will normally pop out as important to do.
For example, in my financial area of my life I have just 3 areas – savings, living below my means and making my money work for me. And one hard goal of where I would like my savings to be on Jan 1, 2011. That's it.
I reviewed them this morning (as I do each week) and decided that there are higher interest accounts I could be placing my savings in, so this week I will be moving some accross. I probably wouldn't have thought to do this had I not had a sheet of paper with some goals/areas of focus on for the financial part of my life.
Great post as always Alan!
Jordan permalinkMarch 22, 2010
Very inspiring post, Alan. I especially enjoyed the part about following your passion. Too many people take the safe route when it comes to their career, instead of daring to do what truly inspires then. All too often, however, they wake up years later to discover they are uninspired, unmotivated, and unfulfilled.
Success can be defined many different ways, but to me, being successful is less about the title of your job or how much money you make, and more about how energized you feel on Monday morning, and what kind of impact you make on the lives of others.
Good food for thought, as always.
March 22, 2010
Alan says, "The beauty of this forum is that I can talk about whatever the hell I want, without reproach. Or something like that."
So, is it OK if I do the same? Guess I'll find out.
I don't have any formal training in nutrition and only one introductory class on philosophy. But still, I sometimes wonder why so many intelligent people limit the scope of their investigations when it comes to nutritional issues and controversies.
There are two ingredients in the modern food supply that appear to be responsible for most of the metabolic disturbances that affect the mental and physical well being of of modern man. One of them is added sugars and the other is omega-6 fats. I'm guessing excessive intake of the latter causes far more damage to the public health than the former. In fact, I think the evidence suggests that excessive omega-6 consumption is the major public health disaster of the 20th century and beyond. If readers disagree, then I'm curious to know what dietary component wrecks more havoc on the immune system.
Jordan permalinkMarch 22, 2010
Pardon me David, but don't you have your own blog to express your opinions on? Why come to Alans, in a post that has little to do with nutrition per se, to express your particular view? Are you getting so few hits on your own that you must resort to spamming others with unrelated content?
March 22, 2010
Simply Awesome. Thanks Alan. =]
March 22, 2010
I do have my own blog. I'm a real person so my comments are not spam And my comment here has everything to do with nutrition, philosophy of evidence, and scientific thought.
To be sure, not many visit my blog. However, and I find this amusing, my blog was recently selected (most likely because of the name) as one of the top 50 Health and Medical Education Blogs. http://mastersinhealtheducation.com/2010/top-50-health-and-medical-education-blogs/
So yes, I probably should have waited until Alan brought up the omega-6 problem himself to offer my two cents worth. Problem is, what if he never takes notice? After all, virtually every health association is paying absolutely no attention to the matter. In fact, they are warning people not to reduce their intake of omega-6 fats. http://www.webmd.com/heart/news/20090126/expert-panel-omega-6-wont-hurt-heart
And actually, I'm kind of mad at myself for not being more thorough in my investigations. I've experienced first hand what omega-6 can do to ones immune system. In 1993 I developed a leg ulcer that took nearly half a year to heal. I eventually figured out I was consuming too much mayonnaise and salad oil. The major ingredient in the salad oil was cold pressed soybean oil.
More recently, I've been losing mobility in my legs due to chronic pain. I tried to deal with the problem using various supplements, stretching and exercise with limited success. However, after hearing Dr. Bill Lands comment that peanuts contain 4,000 milligrams of omega-6 in each 28 gram one ounce serving of peanuts, I suspected that my daily peanut butter for lunch habit was slowly doing me in. So I stopped consuming the stuff last November. At this point, the pain has subsided. I can run, jump from a three foot saw horse, and stand up from a sitting position without having to think about it. I've dodged the bullet so I'm understandably happy. I'm also deeply concerned that there is so little interest in the omega-6 problem. Enough so that I'm willing to risk a rebuke from Alan's readers for posting somewhat off topic material.
At 40, with ten years of random nutrition research under my belt, I thought I had a pretty good understanding of nutritional issues and controversies. But in the 23 years that have since elapsed I've been blind sided by this omega-6 problem twice. And I've seen a number of health conscious individuals die early from cancer or heart disease, likely because they were not aware of the omega-6 hazard and were consuming too much of it for fear of saturated fat.
So Jordan, thanks for you criticism. I hope I've adequately addressed your concerns.
March 22, 2010
Daniel — You said: "Because of how often things change, I now just have really rough areas of focus for each area of my life and just a few hard/specific goals. That way I review the rough areas regularly and something will normally pop out as important to do." — This is a great idea. I've had the tendency to be painstakingly specific with everything, but I can immediately see the merit in applying nonspecific or principle-based goals as well. I'll take this advice & run with it.
Jon — Thanks bro, glad you liked the piece. This was definitely a spur-of-the-moment latenight catharsis with no planning going into the post. I'm not really used to writing unplanned pieces, but I've been encouraged to do so, and it's actually kind of therapeutic.
Josh — You said: "Success can be defined many different ways, but to me, being successful is less about the title of your job or how much money you make, and more about how energized you feel on Monday morning, and what kind of impact you make on the lives of others." — I would imagine that this is the universal definition of success among people who have sorta been-there/done-that. It's certainly the same definition of success that I hold. Really, what good is having a huge salary if you would rather be doing something else? One of my former clients is the CEO of a gigantic multinational corporation. His day began with a phone meeting on the cardio machne, another phone meeting while being driven to work, more meetings at work, regular meetings with important folks after the work shift, and at least 2-3 flights across the country per week. That would literally drive me insane, but to each his own. I am hugely into simplicity and family time, so for me, it's do-or-die important to carve my work around a foundation of family time, not the other way around.
March 22, 2010
I'll reiterate my responses to previous posts of yours:
Although I agree that adverse effects can result from an overconsumption of n-6 FAs and an underconsumption of n-3 FAs, I would hesitate to conclude that, as you put it, "excessive omega-6 intake is THE major public health disaster of the 20th century and beyond." Fundamentally speaking, there cannot be a single factor attibutable to crippling public health. There are a multitude of interplaying factors (not just nutritional factors), and frankly, like the fructose debate, the solution is not to focus on a single aspect & blow it out of proportion from the big picture of contributing factors that vary across individuals.
While I agree that omega-3 FAs are generally underconsumed (esp. in terms of proportion with omega-6 FAs), I wouldn't cut out foods I enjoy on those grounds. I'd just eat less of them, or I'd eat more omega-3 FA. There's magic in peanut butter, you didn't know this? I think people can go overboard in their zeal for omega-3 as well, taking a more-is-better approach & swinging the pendulum too far in the other direction. Throwing out peanuts on the sole basis of FA proportion may be a case of throwing the baby out with the bathwater. More reading for you:
March 22, 2010
Actually, I'm not against consuming nuts or legumes. It was just a mistake for ME to eat peanut butter regularly, day after day, year after year for nearly four decades. I simply didn't see the harm in it.
But while you're right to say that "There are a multitude of interplaying factors (not just nutritional factors)" that affect the public health, still, there are those two major ingredients in the modern food supply that people consume way to much of.
I reduced my sugar intake three decades ago and consumed foods rich in saturated fat with reckless abandon. And I did fine for a couple decades. Then my health deteriorated to the point where I started getting colds and the flu in winter. Didn't happen this year. We'll see how I fare in the future.
I guess a person could develop a list of environmental insults that affect human health. But from what I've seen, experienced, and read, compared to any other single factor or combination of factors, added sugars and omega-6 fats cause far more mischief. Now which causes the most mischief is still open for debate. I choose omega-6, partly because is so closely connected with chronic inflammatory conditions, cognitive problems, addictive disorders, and mental illness. There's considerable literature about this but is anyone paying attention?
No doubt sugar has similar effects but sugar does not accumulate in the tissues over the long term. It took about two months of not eating peanut butter to notice an improvement. It'll likely take years to recover as fully as I'm able to recover at my age. But this summer I suspect I'll be able to bound down the mountain trails that way I used to. If not, at least I won't have to turn around and walk backwards on the steep parts.
Thanks for allowing me to comment on your blog. I take it you're not sufficiently interested in the omega-6 hazard to pursue it further so I'll not bring it up again.
Vickie permalinkMarch 22, 2010
I really loved this post and the responses as Alan marks what he thinks is almost the middle of his life. He swerves into one of my current interests — what our lives will look like when so many people have a complete and relatively active second fifty years of life.
As i said to my friend this morning, people had better love what they do b/c except for the precious few that are genetically or intellectually gifted, most of us will be working until the day we drop in this coming era of the increased longevity and decreased financial/professional stability.
It's one thing to subject yourself to your own ideas – and quite another to put others lives into your invisible row boat and start paddling so career advice is not for the faint of heart as is all kinds of planning for others. I know because I work professionally as a planner – not career planning but with people's money. That in itself is kinda laughable because anyone that knew me would be surprised that i could sit still long enough or that my head would be used for anything but wearing a baseball cap while working out.
I have had at least few career/life incarnations. I agree that flexibility is key — being able to morph as your passion will have to ride the crest of many outside forces. Decades will subject you to unplanned and untimely changes in spouses, random trends, failure of industries too big to fail, government regulations, etc . Just look at all of the those soon to be out of work postal workers who played it safe. How many are saying ' I coulda been a contender but no…. I chose the security of the postal service'.
Following your bliss is not without significant financial and emotion peril at times. But think of the greater peril — not following your bliss. Your perception of which was the better path might change and change again over time or at least mine has. I think that means I'm still alive and there is always a chance to realize my bliss.
Eric permalinkMarch 22, 2010
This was an excellent post! It spoke to me pretty much on every level. From a 30 year old looking to the future wondering what I'll be looking back on when I get to 40. To a teacher (and future parent) being in a position of shapin young peoples minds. And all the notes to your students. Wow.
I was the biggest slaker throughout pretty much all my schooling, that includes my bachelors and masters. I coasted through because I took classes that interested me and I've always found it easy to do well when my interest was peakes. But the classes were never strenous. That was until I got my first C on a paper in my graduate studies. Everyone was used to their easy A's never thinking twice that little effort was put into getting that grade. But that C made me think twice because I knew I deserved it! And I busted my ass and got an A on the next paper but this time I knew that the A was truly and A. That teacher pretty muched changed my view of things and encouraged me to truly seek knowledge.
One frustrating thing about it is that it seems so many other people don't bother to seek out more knowledge. They are satisfied with their diploma and never seek out new knowledge. Ignorance is bliss and now that I know more it's all the more frustrating to see how screwed up things really are and I'm pretty much powerless to stop it.
But this piece kind of forces me to think "What can I do?"
Sitting down and just writing stuff spur of the moment is a great strategy for ideas. I know I've practiced what is called freewriting for ideas plenty of times, and many of my friends (who are more into writing) do the same. Just sit down and write whatever comes to mind, refine it later. It might not come out fleshed out but some other ideas might surface
Sorry for the uber long monolouge
BMJ permalinkMarch 22, 2010
muther-effer! I didn't think CSUN's symposium was until the middle of April…dammit! That sucks, I was going to try and make a run over there to see you speak, but guess i'll have to wait possibly another year:(
At any rate, nice blog post. I graduated with my undergrad in 2003. Have you thought about teaching a class or two there Alan? There are a lot of new staff at CSUN, a few are older professors are still there though. My friend Ilene teaches there part time. I remember helping to put those symposiums together as part of their SDFSA club:)
March 23, 2010
Alan, it's definately a bit tough at first to be vaugue about things because everyone bone in my body and everything I have read about goal setting was be as specific as possible. Easier to measure and know how to get there etc.
And actually I think it's good to go through that process before trying to approach it in a more vague manner. But, once you get very good at focusing on goals and working towards them, you realize that the time spent being specific is redundant due to the fact that you generally know what you are trying to achieve and also because things change so goddamn much. I was literally revising my 12m goals every month at one point lol
Now for my physical area of my life, I have four key areas:
– Mobility
– Strength
– Physique (muscle mass and bodyfat)
– Cardio vascular
I do have 3 or 4 hard 12 months goals (related to weight, bodyfat and a few strength ones) but thats it.
One week I may feel I have neglected mobility so I chose that to really hammer and other times I decide I want to home in on the cardiovascular area for a few weeks etc. I set my goals at that point rather than trying to crystalize everything for a year.
Hey, check out Rework if you get a chance too – http://37signals.com/rework/
Great audio book and it covers simplicity in plannng a lot too!
Again, coooooooooooool post!
JC permalinkMarch 23, 2010
I will be doing your "blank sheet day" very soon.
I tend to keep a journal, writing incessantly about my thoughts, goals, anger and rage. My only problem is that while I really get a lot out when I do it, I don't do it enough. It's often that I find month long gaps in between musings.
As of right now at 23, my only hope is that I can look back when I am your age and be happy with my choices in life. I hope to be without regret and disappointment as you seem to be.
I really appreciate this random post and the awesome advice you've bestowed upon me many of times.
Cheers and beers.
March 23, 2010
I enjoyed reading the AARR that included an interview with Ronnie Coleman. However, the word down here at Muscletech is that you sold his phone number on ebay for a sum of 300 dollars. Now, I gotta ask, was that 300 regular dollars, or 300 'solid ass' dollars?
David Miklas - snorkelman permalinkMarch 23, 2010
Alan, I found the last abstract you referenced about nuts very interesting. Kind of implies that all calories are not equal.
"CONCLUSION: Two weeks of snacking based on peanuts does not cause the same negative metabolic effects as an isocaloric diet in which the snacking is based on short acting carbohydrates in the form of candy in non-obese healthy subject."
And Branch may have just created a rumor that may rival the fake email to Ronnie:
March 23, 2010
Great post, Alan. It hits some things that have been on my mind lately. I won't go into detail here but thanks for the great post.
I had a grad school class with my major professor who made us do the same thing your prof did….dissect research. And every time I thought I did a good job of dissecting a study, she would come up with 100 other ways to dissect it. There was one other professor who taught me to really critically look at the statistics in a paper (a section that most people fail to critically examine). These two really helped shape my critical thinking skills, as well as helped me in my own published research in the sense that it helped me pay good attention to detail and produce quality work.
Martin permalinkMarch 23, 2010
A very humanizing piece you've written – assuming you're human (and I question it sometimes).
You've got a new generation now in the same boat you were in almost 20 years ago. Students going through the motions but terrified of their career and future. That includes the future MDs, who should have the greatest sense of security in their lives.
People like you have got to start lecturing on a regular basis. At least at the undergraduate level, the classrooms are devoid of any enthusiasm for the topic. Thanks for this post.
March 24, 2010
Thanks for the great feedback, everyone. I'm glad this post resonates with you. I'm learning quite a bit from the responses too.
March 24, 2010
Your desire for truth shines through in your writing. Not just this piece. If you don't already, would recommend reading Volokh.com as a blog. Also, think you would have fun reading Dick Feynman's personal account of his experience on the NASA shuttle crash investigation.
March 24, 2010
I can't make head nor tail of Lyle's last article on what happens with excess protein consumption.
If I take a normal guy, eating some mixed diet (not in protein deficit) who is exactly maintaining weight. Then I add 500 calories per day of protein (all else stays constant). What happens? Does he (A) stay exactly the same weight since excess protein does not result in fat gain? Or (B) gain a pound a week (by "calorie math"). If it's "in between", what is the rate of fat gain? And if "it depends", what does it depend on, and what is a best guess assumption for a random individual?
P.s. I am banned from Lyle's site for spamming and trolling. (Sorry.)
March 25, 2010
bannedNSguywholostweight — The question you asked would at best evoke a bunch of speculation since this has not been systematically investigated yet. Indeed it is possible for the body to store bodyfat as a result of excess caloric intake regardless of which macronutrient, but in the case of protein, the storage of calories in the adipose is least efficient. This is what we know thus far, and quantifying that claim has thus far not been done to any degree where definitive answers can be given.
March 25, 2010
(squeeeeezing the onion) Closer to "simple calorie math" fat addition or closer to "no gain"? (The answer makes a difference to how a person makes choices in daily life.) And if there is no quantititative info, what's your Bayesian (betting hunch) guess?
March 25, 2010
bannedNSguywholostweight — I think the answer to your question is a series of "it depends" clauses. Disappointing answer, huh? I haven't conducted this specific experiment on any clients (ie, 125g surplus as protein vs 56g surplus as fat), so I can't even offer you a meaningful anecdote. There would still be a bunch of potentially different outcomes given different circumstances. Find me this study once it becomes available, and we can (try to) extrapolate their findings to our present question: http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT00565149
I have an idea: why don't you experiment on yourself with the scenarios you described, & report back?
March 25, 2010
My experimentation has pretty much shown calorie math to work regardless of nutrient type. Whether the diet was protein excess or not. I ran both of these during my 70 pounds in 6 month weight loss and loss rates were similar. But I'm kind of biased as that's how my hunch of how it would work. And a single sample. And that is my impression (an honest one, of a thoughtful observer but still…) based on visually integrating the weeks. I did save all my weekly weighins, so I honestly do think the rate was invariant. You get some week to week chatter, but doing linear fits over a few weeks, the rates were similar.
March 25, 2010
Actually I was in deficit the whole time, so maybe it's not even the same test. Still, my impression from the limited self-experimentation as I dieted was that going from protein excess…to EVEN MORE protein excess, but keeping activity and total calorie deficit the same, the loss rate was invariant.
March 25, 2010
And actually I only changed 200 calories, the one time I did that. So that is only a 0.4lb/week implied rate change. Maybe hard to see.
I'm not going to overfeed myself. My Bayesian prior is too strong. And I don't want to be fat.
Hmm…that study seems dead on. I sent the PI an email and a phone call. Maybe he will answer.
Sorry about the frequent comments.
March 25, 2010
And to be clear my first interest is in the marginal impact. While big changes in modes of action such as ketosis are interesting, I want to know the impact of a single extra calorie of protein above maintenance diet. Should I think of it as essentially "an extra calorie" or "not an extra calorie". IOW the partial derivative of weight wrt protein grams, measured at initial mixed diet state where weight is constant.
Karla-brah permalinkMarch 26, 2010
Just catching up on my Aragon reading tonight and ran across this treasure. I always, always preached to my girls to, "Do what you LOVE to do and what you are going to BE will just happen" They are both pursuing their passions without regard to career. I could not be more proud of them.
Just LOVED this one!
March 28, 2010
bannedNSguywholostweight — Interesting account, and I can't really expect anyone who worked so hard to lose a lot of weight to run the experiment I proposed. Perhaps I'll do it… Or not 🙂
Karla-brah — Much of your childrens' success is a reflection of your greatness (teachings AND example).
Travis — I'd still call you. I might call you a dick, but still.
March 28, 2010
Thanks, you are a cool guy. Pretty mellow actually. I actually, honestly did leave both a phone call and an email with the PI who did that weightloss study. (No response.)
New topic: Do you get any response from the hard core nutrition researchers (I mean the full on academics) on your popular articles and/or your literature review? What's your impression of the field? I would not expect them all to be a bunch of particle physicists, but are they generally competent or incompetent?
David Miklas - snorkelman permalinkMarch 30, 2010
bannedNSguywholostweight, take a look 2 blogs back re: Alan's interaction with Dr. Robert Lustig. As for Tallon's CEE study that is in litigation, apparently Alan has spoken to or emailed Tallon and received some response. I'd love to hear any details if Alan is at liberty to share, as the response I received from him was curt and basically just told me to wait and see and that he was sticking to his claims.
April 2, 2010
BannedNSguy — I interact very occasionally with primary researchers. They are generally competent, but it's tough to make any judgements with such a small body of interaction to draw from. A lot of my time is spent working with clients & writing, so peers (& would-be peers) often must get the tiny leftovers of communication. But, it's all good since they understand the nature of my work.
April 5, 2010
Alan, in regards to bannedNSguywholostweight's question; I'm sure that protein would be stored as fat if one where to have a big calorie surpluss coming from protien? Let's say 4000 calories for a 2500 calorie guy, where 95 % of the calories come from protein, he would surely have to gain fat? I know those ammounts would be difficult, but theoretically..?
April 7, 2010
Fredrik — Yes, in the hypothetical scenario of an all-protein diet, a surplus of protein calories would indeed get stored as fat. The unanswered question is what proportion of it would get stored as fat, and of course, this would vary according to other variables.
April 15, 2010
Excellent article Alan! Loved it!
Everyone needs to realized that their time on earth is limited, so get out there and do what you are passionate about. The world needs more passionate people doing what they love.
Kudos to you for doing it! I am working down the same path, and many days when my dissertation is causing me hair loss and off the charts cortisol levels, I need to remind myself of the journey and that I am blessed to be on the path that I want to be on and truly love.
Rock on
Mike T Nelson PhD(c)
Mark permalinkApril 18, 2010
I really enjoyed this blog post, as it's very timely for me. I was a horrible student through high school and college. My academic career could be summed up as "Do what it takes….but not much else." I'm about to return to school after many years, and I find myself excited at the prospect. I have a feeling things will be very different this time.
Paul Skavland permalinkSeptember 28, 2010
I loved this post. Only one caveat: sometimes the job attached to the field one is interested in can suck. (e.g. just because you love cooking doesn't mean you'll enjoy being a professional chef. Or, just because you love training doesn't mean you'll love training other people.)
Truly enjoy the way you write and what you write about!
September 30, 2010
Paul — I hear what you're saying. I think that the goal would be to find that elusive place where you're enjoying the field & the job within it. It's a good thing the fitness field has so many facet/avenues to delve into & find a good fit.
All — Thanks again for the feedback.
May 4, 2011
Terrible news, Brian Koziol is in a coma after suffering a heart attack. ck with updates. He would have loved your blog comments about his passion, connecting with students.
May 4, 2011
I wrote wrong web name earlier. Pls ck updates on Brian's condition
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Monday, June 28, 2010
Summer is finally here!
Here's my book for sale at our local Carr's grocery store - I like to wander down this aisle and pull my books out and display them so everyone can see them!
9 comments:
- janice said...
Love your roses. My lilacs Are taller than the house. :( Wish someone with a tall ladder would come over and cut some for their house! Maybe I should post the offer on Facebook!
- June 28, 2010 at 8:17 PM
- Lisa at Greenbow said...
Your roses and lilac do look pretty. Isn't it wonderful to have some color in the garden after a long winter. I bet it is fun to see your book on display.
- June 28, 2010 at 11:27 PM
- Aunt Krissy said...
The plants are looking good. Out of the pic of the books, I have read four of them.
- June 29, 2010 at 5:01 AM
- Teri C said...
Those beautiful roses and lilacs have to heavenly to enjoy after a long winter. Love the photo of your book!!
- June 29, 2010 at 6:13 AM
- Lynn said...
I am laughing at your rearranging your book in the store. I do the same with my photo cards in the art gallery gift shop. I pull mine to the front!!! LOL Once in a while one actually sells!
Pretty roses. Enjoy that garden and summer.
- June 29, 2010 at 6:45 AM
- Kellie said...
Your roses and lilac are gorgeous! I bet they smell wonderful!
That's right! Put your book right out front!
- June 30, 2010 at 2:58 AM
- Becky from Alaska said...
Your plants look great! Can't wait to see them for myself:)
- June 30, 2010 at 11:17 AM
- A Lady's Life said...
these wild roses are my favorite They bloom all the time and are so fragrant.
- June 30, 2010 at 12:13 PM
- purplepaint said...
Hey Patty!!! Good to see you again! :D I didn't know you wrote books! How fascinating! Marva
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The winding walkway through Riverfront Park
gave some Selma visitors a welcome respite
from the downtown crowds of this past weekend's
Bridge Crossing Jubilee.
Linking to Good Fences
very pretty! pops of color in the building and clothing to draw the eye!
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We've all been there. You go to grab your favorite non-dairy milk from the fridge and you are overcome by that pungent scent. Or worse, you start pouring the milk on your Puffins cereal, and realize that it has magically transformed into a yogurt or dare I say, cottage cheese consistency. The truth is that while non-dairy milk usually lasts longer than dairy milk, it still turns sour. Each type has its own clues for you to play kitchen detective.
Have no fear because I am here to tell you about these signals, so you can save your stomach the aggravation — and save those Puffins from drowning in a spoiled sea of yuck. So put the milk down and check out these signs to see if your dairy milk alternatives have crossed over to Sourville.
1. Coconut Milk
A staple in Asian cooking, coconut milk is hailed for boosting immune system health and supporting a healthy heart. It's a great addition to curries, smoothies and desserts. This non-dairy product has a mild, sweet taste and a similar consistency to dairy milk. Coconut milk should generally be consumed within seven to 10 days of being opened to ensure optimum freshness. Coconut milk is higher in natural oils, so look out for signs of spoilage early. You can usually determine if this milk substitute has gone bad by smelling it and even tasting it a bit. If you are using canned coconut milk, it may have a stale and tin-like taste, because it starts to absorb the flavor of the can. Generally, with coconut milk you could follow the school of thought that if it smells acceptable and tastes alright, it's most likely fine. You can even make your own!
2. Almond Milk
Some almond milk cartons are supposed to be kept in your pantry at room temperature until you are ready to enjoy, while others must be refrigerated. So be sure to check their labels to confirm that you are storing them properly. Refrigerated almond milk should be used within seven days of opening, while shelf-stored almond milk could be stored for months and used seven to 10 days after it's opened in the fridge. Moreover, it's important to shake this milk's container, as calcium deposits may settle at the bottom of the carton. Signs that your almond milk took a turn for the worse include: the container seems abnormally bloated after opening, mold is present (I know — this one seems like a given), or the product has actually curdled or is visibly thick and slimy. You can do the slime test by pouring a bit of it down the sink and observing its consistency. If it doesn't have the same smooth, creamy texture then I'd recommend chucking it. Look out for a change in color, as almond milk may appear more yellow when it has spoiled. The same cues apply for cashew milk as well.
3. Rice Milk
Rice milk is widely believed to look most similar to cow's milk when in the glass. Shelf-stable rice milk can last up to one month and sometimes longer, while refrigerated rice milk can last for seven to 10 days after being opened. Sediment may sometimes appear in your rice milk carton. This is merely an indication of the presence of vitamins and minerals added to enrich the beverage. That's why it's important to shake rice milk as if you're shaking dice in Vegas in the hopes of affording that fancy new food processor. If your rice milk smells off or has a sour taste it has spoiled. Interested in concocting your own nutrient-infused rice milk? We can arrange that…
4. Hemp Milk
At the risk of sounding too hippie-dippie, simply put, hemp milk is awesome. This light and nutty-tasting milk, which is made from the seeds of the cannabis plant, does not contain THC, the active ingredient in marijuana that has psychoactive effects. You still may get a high from knowing that this plant-based milk contains 10 amino acids , making it an ideal vegan source of protein. It is important to note that hemp is reactive to oxygen, so it will spoil quickly if left out. Therefore, if some milk spills outside the carton quickly wipe it up. Store-bought hemp milk contains ingredients that stabilize its oils from spoiling too quickly. Thus, refrigerated hemp milk can stay fresh for seven to 10 days after being opened, and unrefrigerated packaging can last up to one month. If your hemp milk starts getting chunky it's time to throw it out. If you're looking for an economical and ecological way to savor hemp milk with a holiday recipe, check this out.
5. Flax Milk
Flax milk contains few calories making it the likely choice for conscious consumers who are watching their plant-powered figures. While fresh flax milk has a milder, nutty flavor, spoiled flax milk will taste bitter and have an unpleasant aftertaste. Similar to almond milk, an unusually bloated container is a good indicator that your flax milk is rancid. Flax milk stays its freshest for seven to 10 days after it's opened (starting to see a pattern?). If you're looking to create something with delicious cruelty-free milk on your own, check out this recipe.
6. Soy Milk
Perhaps the most popular non-dairy milk within the vegan and non-vegan communities is soy milk. It's best to first look at the "best by" date on the container. If the carton is unopened the soy milk should stay fresh until this date. Unrefrigerated soy milk can last up to one month in the pantry, while the refrigerated kind is freshest seven to 10 days after being opened. This quintessential dairy-free milk has a mild scent. If you smell strong odors from the container it has spoiled.
Ultimately, making your own raw versions of these milks is a great way to avoid added preservatives while keeping the integrity of the product. Generally speaking, look out to see if the container of your milk is bloated, take a whiff to determine if there is a slightly off-putting smell and check out if the color and consistency have changed. It's always better to toss the milk if you are even the slightest bit wary, to avoid illness. In addition, never drink straight from the container, as this will introduce bacteria to the carton, quickening the rate of spoilage. As always, let us know your favorite!
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1. Store plant-based milks in the middle section of the refrigerator, avoiding the door, to maintain coldness yet avoid freezing.
2. Some types of dairy-free milk are sold in shelf-stable cartons that require no refrigeration until they are opened. Store these in a pantry away from heat and sunlight.
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Fujitsu hybrid notebook/tablet folds into fourths
I have always envisioned a world where there is a portable device that works like a laptop, but has the portability of a cell phone.
I believe I have shared my story of how I tried to report from CES 2011 on my Droid X. The smartphone is just too small a device, but I don't like lugging around a laptop or notebook.
Fujitsu might just have the solution to this dilemma with this hybrid notebook/tablet that can fold into quarters. Somehow it works without a hinge, and it has a laser-projected keyboard.
So are we looking at a future where people can just whip out their cellular phones and then unfold them into laptops or tablet PCs? All I can say to that is: Please.
In fact, could someone just make this, right flipping now? I mean, I really can't stand lugging around my laptop when I am at conferences. I would just love to have all the practicality of a laptop in the size of a cellular phone. I just can't have that, even with my Android phone.
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Author: Nompumelelo Magwaza (Iol)
Shares of consumer-oriented companies and industrial heavyweights dropped yesterday as investors worried about the affect a possible tax increase will have on already strained consumer spending.
On Wednesday, Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene signalled that government was contemplating a revamp in taxes to raise as much as R27 billion over the next two years. To some that meant possible increases in VAT and personal income tax could not be ruled out, according to economists.
The all share index fell by 1.2 percent at noon yesterday, before falling 0.2 percent to close at 48 104.66 points. The bourse is down 8.8 percent since closing at a record high on July 29. Retailers, including Woolworths and Mr Price were among 108 decliners on the 165-member gauge, Bloomberg showed.
Not all analysts seemed to agree that the sell-off in consumer and industrial stocks was as a result of the medium-term budget policy statement, but a few said that tax increases, especially VAT, would have a devastating effect on consumers.
VAT, currently at 14 percent, is the second-largest revenue stream for the government, accounting for more than a quarter of total revenue. "While assessing South Africa's tax regime, VAT appears an area which could be open for tax increases," David Faulkner, an economist at HSBC, wrote in a note to clients last week. But he cautioned that "a higher VAT rate would be negative for growth and inflation". His forecast is for a 1 percent increase.
Ron Klipin at Cratos Wealth said retail stock in particular was taking a beating on the basis of a possible VAT increase, or the top marginal tax rate. "Although the Treasury is trying to reduce expenditure it looks like the deficit was still too big."
He believed that the gap was excessively large and the Treasury needed to get revenue from somewhere else. "Although the government is making a right decision in cutting expenditure, it might be too little, too late," he added.
Chris Gilmour, an equity analyst at Absa Investment, believed that consumer companies were going to take some pain next year as about 60 percent of gross domestic product came from consumers.
He said a 1 percent VAT increase would be unpopular and could be a stumbling block for the 2016 local government election. He suggested the government consider increasing the tax on luxury goods.
Gilmour said the suggested wealth tax could affect high-income earners who might have to adjust their budgets, as well as retailers such as Woolworths, Truworths and others that serve high-end consumers.
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Tuesday, April 24, 2012
2 more JAL 787s to deliver tomorrow
Boeing is preparing ZA506 (LN47, JA809A) for delivery to ANA. This is probably not going to happen until May with it's first flight sometime in the first two weeks of May. This will be ANA's 8th 787. Again Boeing is still clearing out the late and very late built aircraft but clearing out the first 23 787s built has been very slow (LN7 - LN29)
Additionally, it's expected that Boeing will finally deliver Air India's first Dreamliner though the first one ZA236 (LN 35, VT-ANH) is still in San Antonio. It's sister, ZA233 (LN29, VT-AND) has been flying around San Antonio and may be flying to Paine Field right now. This airplane will still need to have its interior installed when it gets back to Everett so it won't be ready for delivery until late May at the earliest.
Finally on Friday Boeing will roll out the first 787 to be built at Boeing Charleston. This airplane, ZA237 (LN46) is destined for Air India and should be delivered around June. Given that this is the first 787 to be built at Charleston, Boeing will probably take its time doing the needed gauntlet testing before conducting its first flight. Boeing will then send the plane to Amarillo, Texas where Leading Edge Aviation Services is contracted to paint the Charleston built Dreamliners. Boeing Charleston doesn't have a paint hangar unlike Everett but I can see that changing with Boeing's acquisition of more land near the plant. The airplanes will then be flown back to Charleston where the interiors will be fitted and further Boeing and customer test flights will be completed.
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- johnv777 said...
Hello Uresh,
There is an article in the Charleston Regional Business Journal stating that there are 3 additional frames on the FAL in Charleston behind LN 46 to be rolled out Friday.
I would guess these are:
LN 54 - AI - Position # 3
LN 60 - Qatar Position # 2
LN 65 - JAL Position # 1
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- April 24, 2012 at 6:23 PM
- Uresh said...
Yeah, Ill get confirmation on the specific frames that are going through the assembly process, thanks!
- April 24, 2012 at 6:36 PM
- Joostdg said...
Thanks for the update, your the best!!!
- April 25, 2012 at 2:05 PM
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- April 25, 2012 at 3:05 PM
- johnv777 said...
Looks like another frame has received GE engines. The picture shows a unknown LN# in the ATS hanger.
- April 25, 2012 at 4:11 PM
- johnv777 said...
Although this article is written in Polish, the accompanying photo shows LN# 61 for LOT in Final Assembly Line position #4, indicating that another line move has occurred. Boeing seems to have hit a steady rhythm.
- April 25, 2012 at 4:17 PM
- johnv777 said...
I just noticed this little bit of information on Twitter.
Brendan Kearney @Kearney_Brendan
If I didn't mention earlier, all 4 of the #Dreamliners in #BowingChs are for Air India
- April 27, 2012 at 1:16 PM
- Rob said...
With the rollout from Charleston today I have seen some reports that the first (4) frames from there will go to Air India. That looks to be differnt from what you are reportig. Have you seen these reports?
- April 27, 2012 at 2:53 PM
- Uresh said...
I'll look into it.
- April 27, 2012 at 2:57 PM
- Joostdg said...
I am reading it in more and more sources now. Maby it is part of the compensation settlement? that the get more planes this year? Also in one of the articles it says that they are now shipping parts for ln/67 to everett. This would mean 2 more line moves since your last update. 1 is for sure because of the article johnv777 posted. But this would suggets an other, it would fit the 3,5/m time table btw.
- April 28, 2012 at 4:50 PM
- Joostdg said...
http://paineairport.com/images/fl043012.jpg shows ln/61 on the flightline. Also JA809A has been to the compas rose so should be almost ready for first flight.
- May 1, 2012 at 5:45 AM
- Henman said...
What happens at the compass rose Joost?
- May 4, 2012 at 10:23 PM


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The ability to move electricity from power plants to end users will also be threatened by climate change, since electrical transmission lines lose 7 to 8 percent of their transmitting capacity in high temperatures--just when demand for power rises.This from a study on the effects of climate change on California's grid. Another little bit of knowledge to stew over:
The warmer climate will decrease hydropower generation in the summer months when it is needed most, the report said. High-elevation hydropower plants, which supply about 75 percent of the state's hydropower, are especially at risk, since the small size of their reservoirs allows little flexibility to cope with reduced snowpack.This is apropos of the crisis this week in India, where a massive blackout left 670 million people in the dark. That's roughly ten percent of the population of the world. Most of the power is back on today, but rolling blackouts and "power holidays" will continue to be a fact of life. (Revkin's roundups here and here.)
At the same time, higher temperatures alone will require the state to increase its electricity generating capacity 38 percent over current levels by 2100.
India's blackout points to a dangerous climate feedback -- the political feedback. Global warming is going to ramp up demand for electricity and threaten supplies. Not just hydropower but any plant that requires water for cooling (nuclear, coal, gas) can potentially be compromised by the heat. The heat ramps up transmission losses (did you know that? I didn't.) Power lines can be compromised by wildfires, floods, or other extreme weather event.
The political feedback comes when the public demands reliable electricity and doesn't care whether the source of that power makes the long-term problem worse. Some of India's electrical problems stem from a shortage of coal, which in turn is partially the result of the world's largest democracy protecting some of its last dense forests. They are wise to do so, but will they maintain their resolve in the face of events like those of last week?
The adaptive capacity of people is often invoked and praised in the climate debate. (Ironically, those that are most apt to profess unlimited faith in the human capacity to adapt and overcome are the most vehement that we should not start the process of adapting and overcoming.) But humans have another, less admirable characteristic; under pressure people frequently give way to emotional and short-term thinking that worsens the very crisis they are responding to.
The trade protectionism that deepened and prolonged the Great Depression is one classic example. Fighting terrorism by invading Iraq could be considered a recent exhibition. Russia's ban of wheat exports in response to its heat wave disaster is another.
It's critical that the world get on a better energy path before our civilization becomes so stressed that people lack the basic security needed to think about the future.


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After a week at the beach, we migrated to Orland for a marathon of six parks in six days. It was exhausting and thrilling rolled into one. I can't wait to share some of the beautiful photos and stories from our trip! I hope you have a good one while I've been away. Although my fabulous vacation has ended, I'm so looking forward to getting back into things!


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