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pak74 necesitaba un nuevo diseño de otro y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 91 diseños de 18 diseñadores freelance.
-The design must look like th DC Flag in some artistic capacity: basically, I want you to play with the angle of the stars and stripes. -The flag is 3 stars in a row with two thick lines below it (just google it).
-To get a sense of the colors, go to flickr and search fojol--look at the picture 3rd from the top. You will see the logo of the company and the colors that I want to see incorporated: The Fojol Brothers of Merlindia: A Traveling, Culinary, Carnival.
-Also you will also be able to see the front of the car, if you look a little further. I want the design to go on the front above the grill, where there is a little box (7" x 18"). You can see it in design #49.
-To note, I like the idea of a sun in the design somewhwere behind the flag.
-Less is more. Good luck. Looking forward to your designs.
The design will appear on the truck, again, because I have a lot of DC pride and want to brand the Fojol Brothers (the name of the Company) as a locally based Company. The Fojol bros is a food truck with a Circus feel that combines the indian cuisine with middle america cutlure
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A Message from the Chancellor
'Some people dream of success while others wake up and work hard at it.'
- Winston Churchill
Dear Students,
Welcome to College of the Canyons!
Its a pleasure to have you on our campuses, and we look forward to helping you achieve your goals and fulfill your potential. As you pursue higher education at our Valencia campus, Canyon Country campus, or online, you will find yourself considering new opportunities, facing new challenges, and seeing your life change in the process.
We proudly offer programs and services designed to help you succeed. But what will ultimately determine whether you make the most of College of the Canyons is you.
Our Commitment
Peter Drucker said, Unless commitment is made, there are only promises and hopes; but no plans. Here at College of the Canyons, we have committed ourselves to planning for your future by:
- Surpassing others expectations of us;
- Offering more of everything;
- Leading the way;
- Continuing to excel and rise to the top;
- Inspiring passion, vision and determination in our students; and
- Meeting our communities needs with a can-do spirit, positive attitude, and spirit of innovation, flexibility, responsiveness, and courage.
Our Results
We have distinguished ourselves as one of the leading community colleges in California. With 72 majors and 75 certificate options, we are recognized for our leadership in correlating education with economic development, job retention and job creation. And, we are applauded by the communities we serve for offering high quality academics, building and maintaining excellent facilities, hiring forward-thinking faculty and staff, featuring outstanding student support systems and effectively managing our resources.
In the Student Success Scorecard released by the California Community Colleges Chancellors Office, College of the Canyons outpaces statewide averages in multiple indicators. First-time COC students who graduated high school as "college prepared" (eligible to enroll in degree-applicable math and English courses) posted a combined completion rate (defined as earning an associate degree, certificate, or achieving "transfer prepared" status) of more than 79 percent8 percent higher than the statewide average of 71 percent. Similarly, COC students who fell into this category also saw higher completion rates than students from five surrounding community colleges. In addition, the roughly 49 percent completion rate for COC "unprepared" student groups (entering college ineligible to enroll in degree-applicable math or English) was 8 percent higher than the statewide average of 41 percent.
The reasons to attend College of the Canyons are as varied as the students themselves. We attract students from a wide spectrum of educational interests and cultural backgrounds. Some students already have advanced degrees. Others attend classes to learn, for the first time, about technology that will enhance their careers and their lives. Still more decide that "now is the time, and this is the college" to get serious about a college education. Many enroll because they want and need the quality teaching, the extra care that COC instructors and staff provide, and the chance to prove themselves. Regardless of the reason they choose COC, our students are successful and the number who graduate each year continues to grow. Our most recent graduating class was the largest ever, with 1,317 students becoming proud Cougar alumni.
We see more high school students interested in getting a "jump start" on their college educations by signing up for the on-campus middle college high school, Academy of the Canyons, or attending while also enrolled at their local high school. More students are realizing that the cost of a bachelor's degree can be significantly reduced by completing their first two years at a community college, and see us as a smart choice immediately after high school.
As well, we have expanded access to higher education in our community through the University Center. Six university partners offer 40 bachelors, masters, doctoral and credential options on campus. Nearly 1,800 students have graduated from the University Center, earning advanced degrees without having to leave the Santa Clarita Valley.
We also focus our efforts on developing the local economy and serving businesses in our community. With more companies locating in the area, we welcome them and ask, "What can we do to help?" Through the Employee Training Institute, the Center for Applied Competitive Technologies, the Small Business Development Center and WorkSource Center, the college provides indispensable workforce development and technical assistance to employers in the region. In the past year, we have served nearly 900 employees at more than 4,000 businesses.
Our Future
While we are proud of what we currently offer, we also have an eye on the future. Each day we are planning to accommodate the needs and wants of current and future students. As we build out the Valencia Campus and expand the new Canyon Country Campus, we are constantly verifying the focus of our mission. Preparation for the future means planning and acting today.
When new technologies are developed, the college will master them and offer training to whoever needs those skills. In addition to programs such as computer networking; graphics and multi-media design and computer information technology; the college has added a biotechnology program and is providing training in nanotechnology fields. Other programs recently added due to public demand include construction technology and plumbing technology.
New programs require new facilities, and we recently opened Canyons Hall, our new student services and administration building, as well as the College of the Canyons Institute for Culinary Education at the Valencia campus. Other recent projects at the Valencia campus include the expansions of Mentry Hall, our media and fine arts building, and the Library and The Learning Center (TLC). At the Canyon Country campus we opened the Applied Technology Education Center, the first permanent building on that campus. Of course, all of this expansion means more opportunities to provide the training and classes that the community tells us it wants.
My vision and my hope is that this college, businesses, governments, private groups virtually anyone and everyone who cares about our collective future will continue to work together and guarantee that this exciting and nurturing "learning environment" will thrive. I know all of us at COC know that what we provide the community is priceless.
We are providing our students with the very best tools to be successful and we are providing them with a solid example of how to succeed. As Anatole France said, To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe.
With that in mind, I ask you this: Will you make the commitment to take advantage of this wonderful community resource? Will you challenge yourself to undertake the work necessary to achieve your success? We are here, and we are ready to help you achieve your dreams!
Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook

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A rematch between the dead-heat winners of the Travers Stakes highlights the weekend racing agenda.
The rematch between Alpha and Golden Ticket in Saturday's $1 million, Grade II Pennsylvania Derby at Parx Racing also is one of the last few chances for 3-year-olds to run in their age group before thinking about taking on older horses in, say, the Breeders' Cup Classic.
Not to ignore the ladies, Parx's Saturday card includes the $1 million, Grade I Cotillion for 3-year-old fillies; Belmont Park Saturday has the $200,000, Grade II Gallant Bloom for filly and mare sprinters with a Breeders' Cup slot on the line; and Charles Town offers the $400,000 Charles Town Oaks at 7 furlongs.
Turf action calms down after several hectic weeks with the primary fixture being the $200,000, Grade III Kent Stakes for 3-year-olds over the Delaware Park green course.
International action also takes a well-deserved break although some potentially important races are on deck in Scotland and Germany.
Friday marks six weeks out to the first day of the Breeders' Cup World Championships at Santa Anita so now would be a good time to start paying attention. Let's go:
Alpha is the 9-5 morning-line favorite for the Pennsylvania Derby off a record that shows four wins and a second for his last six races. The only poor showings for the Godolphin standard-bearer are his 12th in the Kentucky Derby and 11th in last year's Breeders' Cup Juvenile. Golden Ticket, by comparison, has been slow to develop for trainer Kenny McPeek but might be peaking at the right time. In his last three starts, he was fifth in the Coolmore Lexington over the Keeneland all-weather in April, then second in an optional claimer at Churchill Downs on Derby Day. He entered the Travers off a nearly four-month vacation. Alpha went to the post at Saratoga at 2.40-1; Golden Ticket at 33-1.
Others to watch in the eight-horse field -- Macho Macho always seems to run well and took down the Grade II West Virginia Derby in his last start; the regally bred Stephanoatsee took seven months off after finishing second in the Count Fleet, then immediately won an off-the-turf optional claimer at Delaware Park last month and could be poised to spring the upset for trainer H. Graham Motion; Csaba was second in the National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame Stakes on the Saratoga grass two starts back. But if the Travers is the measuring stick, this is Alpha vs. Golden Ticket.
"This should be a great grudge match between them," McPeek said this week. "Hopefully, this isn't the last time we get to run against each other."
Ladies' Classic
It's only a four-filly field in Saturday's $1 million, Grade I Cotillion at Parx Racing and once again McLaughlin and Godolphin have the favorite in Questing. The Hard Spun filly sure looks like the real deal as she seeks her fourth straight win. The previous three include the Grade I Coaching Club American Oaks and Grade I Alabama, both at Saratoga. The undefeated but lightly raced My Miss Aurelia is the 8-5 morning-line second favorite. The Smart Strike filly romped through four wins last year, culminating in an easy victory over a big field in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies. She then had shin problems, however, and her only start this year was a "gimme" win in the Mandys Gold Stakes at Saratoga last month. The other two in Saturday's race aren't exactly patsies. Dixie Strike won the Prince of Wales at Fort Erie after finishing third in the Queen's Plate. Moment in Dixie has two wins and two seconds from four starts.
While Parx got the stars, Charles Town got a full field of 10, plus one also-eligible, for Saturday's $400,000 Charles Town Oaks. The marquee event on a card including five stakes will be run at 7 furlongs on the dirt. Ami's Dini has run well against top company all year without quite breaking through and finally may find the right spot. She finished sixth in the Test at Saratoga last time out and again faces many of the other also-rans from that race. Beautiful But Blue was third in the Test and has run well at Aqueduct and Belmont earlier in the year. This might be the most bettable stakes race of the weekend.
Awesome Feather ran her record to 10-for-10 Thursday, destroying a quartet of rivals in the $85,000 Nasty Storm Stakes at Belmont Park. At the wire, the Awesome of Course filly was about 12 lengths better than her nearest rival without much urging from jockey Jeffrey Sanchez. She finished the one-turn mile in 1:33 2/5. Awesome Feather, the 2010 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies winner, missed much of last year with a tendon issue. She returned late in 2011 but was sidelined again after winning the Florida Sunshine Millions Distaff back in January. All being well, she likely is headed to the Ladies' Classic.
Saturday's $200,000, Grade II Kent Stakes at Delaware Park drew a big, well balanced field. Lucky Chappy has bounced around from northern California to Italy to Florida, Dubai and New York and has only two wins to show for 10 starts. Still, the Irish-bred High Chaparral colt is coming off a second in the Grade II Virginia Derby and a third in the Grade III Sarnac at the Spa so he has been limiting his travel and racing competitively against quality foes. Cozzetti won the Grade III American Derby at Arlington and then finished sixth in the Grade I Secretariat on Million Day. Corinthian's Jewel won the Restoration Stakes at Monmouth last month and faces several of the same rivals here. D. Wayne Lukas finally got Optimizer his second career win -- in his 15th start -- by dropping to the optional claiming ranks at Saratoga last time out and bounces right back to the graded stakes level with the English Channel colt. Excaper finished second in last year's Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf and has been running okay in Canada.
Other than that, we will note the arrival in the United States of a Japanese raider eyeing the Breeders' Cup Turf. This is important. With the French races on Arc weekend long a rival for top international horses and the British Champions Series finale now further encroaching on the Breeders' Cup, it's encouraging to see the growing list of foreign horses targeting November's races at Santa Anita. Trailblazer, trained by Yasutoshi Ikee, arrived at the Hollywood Park quarantine facility last Friday morning. The 5-year-old son of Zenno Rob Roy currently has a career record of 6 wins, 1 second and 2 thirds in 20 races. In this case, though, the identity of the trainer is almost as important as the record of his horse. Ikee also handles Orfevre, last year's Japanese Triple Crown winner and one of the top favorites for next month's Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe. Trailblazer is ticketed for the Grade II Arroyo Seco Mile (formerly the Oak Tree Mile) at Santa Anita on Oct. 6 as a prep for the longer Breeders' Cup event. "I'm relieved to say that the horse is doing fine," said assistant trainer Kazushi Iwasawa.
Filly & Mare Sprint
Look for one or more Breeders' Cup contender to come out of Saturday's $200,000, Grade II Gallant Bloom Handicap at Belmont Park.
"Pretty much all of the top (female sprinters) besides Groupie Doll will be in Saturday's race," said Eric Fein, owner of C C's Pal, an 8-1 outsider on the morning line in the 10-horse field. "It's like a Breeders' Cup in September."
Which is as it should be for a race included in the Breeders' Cup "Win and You're In" program. Musical Romance and Turbulent Descent, the two favorites at 5-2 and 9-2, respectively, drew the two outside posts in the 10-horse field. Musical Romance comes off a win in the Grade I Ballerina at Saratoga and trainer Todd Pletcher said, "I think she may need another race to be really spot-on for the Breeders' Cup."
She already has won Grade I races at ages 2, 3 and 4. Musical Romance, the reigning Breeders' Cup and Eclipse Award champion, comes to Belmont off a win in the Grade I Princess Rooney at her home track at Calder Race Course. Trainer Bill Kaplan said she did not venture north earlier because of transportation issues. Anyway, he added, "Now that she's a champion, we didn't need to run in the smaller stakes."
Wesley Ward is eager to see what Judy the Beauty can do off a close loss in the Prioress at Saratoga. Emma's Encore, who won the Prioress in the last jump, also is back.
Del Mar Futurity winner Rolling Fog has shin issues and will be shut down at least for a couple months, meaning he will miss the Breeders' Cup, according to trainer Bob Baffert.
In Scotland, Ayr's biggest flat race meeting of the year peaks on Saturday with the William Hill Gold Cup, run over 6 furlongs. A full field of 27 is expected for the charge. In England, Newmarket has the Group 2 Dubai Duty Free Mill Reef Stakes at 6 furlongs, also on Saturday.
The Group 1 Preis von Europa runs at 12 furlongs on Sunday at Cologne.
News and notes:
The National Turf Writers and Broadcasters Association honorees at the organization's Oct. 31 annual awards dinner will be Kentucky Derby and Preakness-winning jockey Mario Gutierrez and his agent, Ivan Puhich; recently retired Churchill Downs track superintendent Raymond "Butch" Lehr; and two-time Eclipse Award recipient journalist Bill Mooney.
Gutierrez, 25, and Puhich, an agent since 1944, will receive the Mr. Fitz Award, named for the late Hall of Fame trainer Jim "Sunny Jim" Fitzsimmons, for typifying the spirit of racing. Gutierrez rose from the relative obscurity of Hastings Racecourse in Vancouver to sweep the opening two legs of the Triple Crown as the jockey of I'll Have Another. Lehr, an industry leader in safety programs and initiatives during his 30 years as track superintendent at Churchill Downs, will be honored with the Joe Palmer Award for meritorious service to racing. Palmer was a turf writer at the New York Herald Tribune. Mooney will accept the Walter Haight Award, named for the former Washington Post turf writer and columnist, for excellence in turf writing. Mooney is a two-time Eclipse Award winner, authored The Complete Encyclopedia of Horse Racing and co-authored "Keeneland's Ted Bassett: My Life" among his other distinguished accomplishments.
It's not all doom and gloom everywhere in horse racing. Del Mar is paying out an extra 10 percent on top of already record-breaking purse awards for the track's 2012 summer racing season. The additional payout totals $1,466,532. "This is just another indication of how successful the recently concluded season at Del Mar was," said Lou Raffetto Jr., president of the Thoroughbred Owners of California. "Good racing is good business," chimed in Mike Ernst, Del Mar Thoroughbred Club executive vice president for finance and chief financial officer.


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After you have completed designing your screens, you can connect them to each other to visualize how users can experience your app or website.
Adobe XD lets you create interactive prototypes to visualize the navigation between screens or wireframes. You can preview the interaction to validate user experience and iterate on your design to save time on development. You can also record the interactions and share it with stakeholders to get their feedback. Zoom in/zoom out to view specific portions of the prototype in detail.
The Home screen is the first screen of your app or website. Your users begin to navigate the app or the website from the Home screen.
Also, when you preview your prototype and nothing is selected, the preview begins with the Home screen. That is, by default, your Home screen is set to the first artboard you add a wire to.
Before you begin to link artboards or screens, name the artboards appropriately. Doing so helps you identify the screen to which you want to link a given screen.
In the Interaction panel that appears in Property Inspector, you can specify the following:
- Transition and duration: If you want to maintain scroll position when you transition to another artboard, select Preserve Scroll Position. This option is useful for when you are prototyping navigation bars or fixed footers. If the user scrolls in the original artboard, the next artboard recognizes the scroll position from the original
artboard. When you click an artboard or any element in the artboard, you can control the scroll position to keep the original place from one screen to the next. The control prevents repeated scrolling back and forth in the project file. For example, if a user scrolls down to y=1000 on artboard A, the transition to artboard B defaults to y=1000. If the original artboard has no scrolling defined, the Preserve Scroll Position option is inactive.
- Overlay: If you want to simulate the states or transitions such as menu dropdowns and sliding keyboards, select Overlay.
- Transition and duration: If you want to maintain scroll position when you transition to another artboard, select Preserve Scroll Position. This option is useful for when you are prototyping navigation bars or fixed footers. If the user scrolls in the original artboard, the next artboard recognizes the scroll position from the original
In Prototype mode, to make the process of creating interactions faster:
- You can copy and paste objects across artboards. The object is copied and pasted along with its interaction.
- You can also copy and paste an interaction alone. Copy an object, right-click another object, and then select Paste Interaction. Only the interaction is pasted.
- To point the element to a different screen, click the handle again and drag it to the required screen.
- To delete an interaction, drag the connector's destination handle off a target artboard on to the draft area.
A. Home screen B. Linked artboards C. Outgoing connection D. Incoming connection
Adobe XD lets you use keyboard shortcuts and gamepad triggers to simulate native desktop applications and prototype an enriched game experience or design. When wiring a prototype, you can select Keys/Gamepad from the Trigger drop down list and assign any key. You can use these triggers with Tap, Drag, Time, and Voice to prototype for different use cases like desktop apps, games, and presentations.
The gray links indicate outgoing connections, and the blue links show incoming connections.
Timed transition in Adobe XD enables you to create rich prototype experiences such as onboarding flows, automatic redirection to a different screen, or progress bars. Just like you Tap to trigger transitions, you can use Delay to specify the transition duration. For example, when you create onboarding workflows, you can use the Delay option to link and transition between artboards.
As a designer, you can also use time to trigger transition to another artboard. For example, if you are designing onboarding flows, you can use timed transition to get start with a splash screen of an app flow and automatically transition between a few onboarding screens.
A. Select trigger to time B. Set time delay C. Select action to transition D. Select destination artboard E. Select animation effect
Click the connector to view the Interaction panel in the Property Inspector and select the following options:
- Trigger: set it to Time.
- Time delay: set the transition delay period in Seconds.
- Duration: set the transition duration in Seconds.
- Action: set it to Transition.
A. Set Trigger to Time B. Set Delay in Seconds C. Set Action to Transition D. Set Duration to Seconds
Recording prototypes is not supported in Adobe XD on Windows. However, there's a workaround. Press the Windows + G keys and use the native recorder to record the Preview window.
To test your prototype and the interactions, you can preview the prototype. You can also record the preview and save the recording as a .mp4 file. You can then choose to share the .mp4 file with your stakeholders, who can view (or review) the walkthrough of the prototype and provide feedback.
Click the Desktop Preview icon. The Preview window appears and displays the artboard in focus.
To test the navigation between screens, click the interactive elements.
You can edit the design and interactions in your prototype while previewing in the preview window. The changes are instantaneously available for preview.
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I recently discovered that enum type is a special class, constructors can be formed, instance variables, and the enum data declaration can posses a primitive type.
My question is, in the general sense:
I would like to better understand this. I know I can create a variable of Foo such as Foo morePoo and access the , and ; using the names but I just don't know how well. Strong application in parsing and compiler design.
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The evolving ICT landscape is offering women entrepreneurs new opportunities to strengthen their businesses and become more effective.
Through mobile phones, electronic platforms and networks, radio, TV, blogs and the Internet, women entrepreneurs are reaching out to customers and building their businesses in ways they could not do before. Effective use of ICTs is now helping to overcome several challenges that women entrepreneurs in developed and developing countries face.
At the same time, there is evidence of a "gender digital divide" wherein women entrepreneurs - due to lack of literacy, skills, access, resources and other factors - are excluded from the opportunities and benefits offered by ICTs.
UNCTAD is mandated to promote more effective application of ICTs for enterprise development, including women's entrepreneurship, in developing countries.
The results of three national assessments on women's entrepreneurship development (WED) in East Africa conducted using a new framework developed by ILO and UNCTAD, through its Division on Technology and Logistics, found that ICTs are increasingly important for women entrepreneurs. Thanks to the rapid spread of mobile telephony and improved international broadband connectivity, there are now more opportunities to leverage such technologies in support of entrepreneurship.
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Understand Ply Rating: The ply rating tells you the overall strength and longevity of the ATV tire. The higher the ply rating, the tougher the tire. Expect to pay more for 6 or 7-ply rated tires vs 2 or 3-ply tires, but also expect less flats. Some manufacturers list the ply rating on the ATV tire sidewall.
The ply rating does not always correspond with the number of plies in the tire. In earlier times, this was true but modern technology has made it possible for an ATV tire with 3 plies to match the strength of an ATV tire with 6 plies. Ply ratings are still useful in that they are relative to one-another within a brand. So a 6-ply ATV tire today might not have 6 plies but it'll still be tougher than a 3-ply ATV tire.
Understanding Star Rating: Stars correspond with an ATV tire's maximum operating pressure.
Finding the Right Tread: An all-terrain vehicle is designed to get you through tough terrain, so long as you have the right tires installed. Choose from standard A/T tires for general purpose riding, mud tires with a directional tread for pushing through mud, sand tires with paddles for dunes and beaches, or racing tires for high-speed trails.
Finding Your Tire Size: ATV tire size is displayed on the sidewall as height x width-wheel diameter. It's recommended you stick with the stock size chosen by the manufacturer unless you're looking for certain performance benefits and understand the pros and cons of changing size. Check your owner's manual for more information.
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A Speedweeks packed with storylines, records, suspense, shattered sheet metal, new-fangled cars, intrigue, triumph, anger -- even a large dose of amore -- will come to a dramatic conclusion Sunday.
DAYTONA BEACH -- A Speedweeks packed with storylines, records, suspense, shattered sheet metal, new-fangled cars, intrigue, triumph, anger -- even a large dose of amore -- will come to a dramatic conclusion Sunday with the 55th annual Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway.
The 200-lap NASCAR Sprint Cup Series opener over Daytona's super-fast 2.5-mile tri-oval, will go green at 1:10 p.m. -- weather permitting because there's a 50 percent chance of rain -- and complete an exciting and seminal moment in the 64-year history of the marquee series.
Danica Patrick, 30, became the first female driver to snag a Cup Series pole position and earned the right to lead the 43-car field to the green flag in the No. 10 Stewart-Haas Racing Chevrolet, a machine prepped by Spruce Creek graduate Tony Gibson.
Patrick has been a headline machine since the Speedway opened for stock-car competition, featuring the Generation-6 racers, which replaced the much disliked "Car of Tomorrow" design.
Only days before Speedweeks began, Patrick let it be known she was dating fellow Cup Series driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Adding to the plot is the fact both are competing for Cup Series Rookie of the Year honors.
Sunday, it's all about competition. Patrick has only 10 Cup Series starts in her racing career.
"I can understand that there will be more hope out there, and there will be a lot of people that will be excited, and anxious to see what happens," Patrick said. "But, I put plenty of pressure on myself, and I want to go out there, and I want to win the race, and I want to run strong all day.
"I want to do all those things for myself. I don't think that anyone can make me feel it anymore."
Kevin Harvick, who drives the No. 29 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet, has dominated the action on the track to this point. He won last weekend's Sprint Unlimited At Daytona then nabbed the first half of the Budweiser Duel on Thursday.
Despite a so-so performance in time trials, Harvick's Duel win puts him third on Sunday's grid behind Patrick. Ironically, they will be 2014 teammates at Stewart-Haas Racing. This is Harvick's last season with Childress and he has thrived in the "lame duck" conversation.
"We've been fortunate to win the first two races of Speedweeks," Harvick said. "We just got to keep a level head on our shoulders, not get too high over what we've done, just do the same things that we've done.
"If it's meant to be, it's meant to be. I think we definitely have the car and team to be in contention to do that."
Jeff Gordon – the fastest MAN in the 500 field -- will start on the front row with Patrick in the No. 24 Hendrick Motorsports Chevy. His crew chief is Seabreeze grad Alan Gustafson. Although Patrick won the pole, she has chosen to start on the outside and Gordon will start on the inside position.
"I think we are in the best position to win the race," Gordon said. "Everybody has sort of been under the radar other than maybe Harvick winning two races. Obviously, Danica brings a lot of attention and that is fantastic for our sport."
Qualifying race winners Harvick and Kyle Busch occupy Row 2 followed by Greg Biffle, No. 16 Ford, and Kasey Kahne, No. 5 Chevy.
The "Gen-6" stock cars, featuring manufacturer stamped sheet metal, are faster than the older COT design. The G6 more resembles the automobiles they represent at Chevrolet (SS), Ford (Fusion) and Toyota (Camry). The SS won't be in showrooms until the fall, but will make its Cup Series racing debut Sunday.
The National Weather Service forecasts a warm day with a 50 percent chance of rain showers, which means spectators could see NASCAR's new Air Titan, designed to dry Daytona within 30 minutes.
Some wonder if the Daytona 500's "weird streak" will continue Sunday. In 2010 a pothole developed between Turns 1 and 2; 2011 saw the odd-looking tandem racing and 20-year-old winner Trevor Bayne; and last year the race, postponed a day because of rain, was dubbed the "Fireball 500" after Juan Pablo Montoya smacked into a jet dryer in Turn 3.


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The Bluffton Sunset Party series continues with the May River Shrimp Festival. A feast of local shrimp and seafood, the Piggly Wiggly May River Shrimp Festival will be held at the Bluffton Oyster Factory Park from 5-9 p.m. on July 19.
The May River Shrimp Festival will feature shrimp boat tours, a shrimp heading contest, live music from Zack Stiltner and the Low Country Boil Bluegrass Band, a craft beer garden and a food court featuring shrimp and fresh local seafood from seven area restaurants.
The series of sunset celebrations on the May River benefit the Palmetto Animal League which is a no-kill animal rescue and adoption organization serving homeless animals in the Lowcountry. The Palmetto Animal League will have dogs available for adoption from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Dogs owners can also bring their pets.
Tickets will be available at the door for $5, while children 12 and under are free. Restaurants serving up fresh local seafood include: Bluffton Oyster Co. Seafood House, Sigler's Rotisserie & Seafood, Melly Mel's, Red Stripes, Reeves Outdoor Catering and Joe Love's Lobster Rolls. Aside from the craft beer garden and food court, there will be an arts and craft village and plenty of children's activities including an appearance by Lollipop the Clown.
Come by boat, bike or golf cart. Lawn Chairs are permitted but no outside food or drinks will be allowed. Please leash your dogs at all times.
The Bluffton Sunset Party series will continue with the Dog Days of Summer Party on Aug.16 and Blufftemberfest on Sept. 20. For more information, go to www.blufftonsunsetparty.com or call Bear Foot Sports at 757-8520.
What: May River Shrimp Festival
When: 5-9 p.m. July 19
Where: Bluffton Oyster Factory Park
Cost: $5 for adults, 12 and under are free.
Details: For more information, go to www.blufftonsunsetparty.com


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MEng Engineering and Management
|UCAS code
NH13 - with year in industry
HN1F - with international study
|4 Years / 5 Years
|Typical offer
|Streatham (Exeter)
Programme options
- MEng Engineering and Management (UCAS code H704)
- MEng Engineering and Management with Year in Industry (UCAS code NH13)
- MEng Engineering and Management with International Study (UCAS code HN1F)
If you are able to lead a team or coordinate a large project, multi-task and consider all the factors involved, whilst keeping your eye on the desired goal, then Engineering and Management could be an ideal degree programme to follow.
There are many career routes in engineering, such as civil, electronic or mechanical, and each requires specialist expertise in the chosen field. However, the person responsible for overseeing a mammoth project involving numerous engineering disciplines, must not only have a sound knowledge of each specialism but also the ability to master-plan the whole production; scheduling and distributing tasks, controlling the budget and checking the final outcome meets the client's original business structure.
Exeter's Engineering and Management degree allows you to train in various disciplines but also provides experience, tools and techniques to prepare you for future management positions not only in engineering but also in a wide range of sectors such as communication, transport or environment.
One module is taught by a practising aerospace product development manager who provides a taste of real life in industry by using current projects as examples. At Exeter we also recommend taking a work placement to support your studies and give you cutting-edge industry experience; placing you a step ahead of other graduates.
Why choose Engineering and Management at Exeter?
- Our multidisciplinary first year encourages you to explore other engineering disciplines, such as civil or mechanics; broadening your subject knowledge and preparing you for real industry team-work situations.
- Practical, hands-on experience is provided through projects and fieldtrips which encourage you to practise the theory and techniques learned.
- Our strong links with industry support case studies and visits to companies, helping you forge strong engineering contacts and gain real experience in the field.
- Lectures are taught by industry professionals.
Accreditation notice
As part of our ongoing commitment towards improving the student experience at Exeter we are introducing new modules and content to our Engineering degrees from September 2020. These new components have been developed in close partnership with industry and in consultation with our accrediting bodies and will provide you with greater opportunities for project-based learning and practical problem solving as part of you core studies. As a result of making these changes we are currently going through a process to renew the accreditation of some of our programmes
Programme structure
The modules we outline here provide examples of what you can expect to learn on this degree course based on recent academic teaching. The precise modules available to you in future years may vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand.
Year 1
The multidisciplinary ethos of the first year builds your theoretical and practical knowledge in mechanical, civil, materials, manufacturing, electronic and engineering mathematics.
By the end of this year's course you will have experienced your first encounter with "Solidworks" as well as gained more experience with AutoCAD, have been introduced to every phase involved in engineering a new artefact and will be more confident in writing and presenting your findings. Speakers from engineering institutions also visit to offer an introduction to the benefits of joining their professional bodies.
Year 2
From the second year onwards the core and optional modules start to take a more specialised pathway with a focus on your chosen degree
Year 3
Year in industry
If you choose the 'with Year in Industry' variant of this degree you will spend your penultimate year gaining valuable professional experience in a relevant business or organisation. Your placement will typically last at least nine months and is worth 120 credits. During this year you will pay a reduced tuition fee.
International study
If you choose the 'with International Study' variant of this degree you will spend a semester abroad in your third year. International Study gives you the chance to spend a semester studying at a foreign institution, improving your language skills and experiencing a different culture.
Your time abroad is worth 60 credits and consists of the module ECM3172: Study abroad semester. Depending upon where you study your work will differ, but almost always includes a project of at least 30 credits which is set and assessed by your supervisor abroad. If you are intending to study in a country for which the university's Foreign Language Centre offers language tuition it is mandatory to take and pass the appropriate module prior to departure.
Year 4
Entry requirements 2020
Typical offer
A level: AAA;
Required subjects
A level
GCE AL Maths grade A and another science* subject at grade A
Candidates may offer GCE AL Maths, Pure Maths or Further Maths
*GCE AL/AS science includes: Biology/Human Biology**; Chemistry; Computing; Design and Technology; Electronics; Environmental Studies; Geography; Geology; Life and Health Sciences; Physical Education; Physics; Psychology; Science (applied); Statistics.
**If more than one of these is taken they would only count as one 'science' but could count as two A-levels towards our general requirements.
IB Maths HL6 and another science subject HL6
Applicants achieving IB Maths SL7 plus IB HL6 in Physics will also be considered.
BTEC Extended Diploma (2010)
Applicants studying one of the following BTEC Extended Diplomas will be considered without a GCE AL science subject, GCE AL Maths is still required: Applied Science, Aeronautical Engineering, Building Services Engineering Construction and the Built Environment, Civil Engineering, Operations and Maintenance Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Sustainability.
BTEC Extended Diploma (2016)
Applicants studying one of the following new BTEC Extended Diplomas will be considered without a GCE AL science subject or GCE AL Maths providing they have taken the mandatory unit 'Calculus to solve Engineering problems' AND the optional unit 'Further Engineering Mathematics': Civil Engineering, Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering.
For any questions relating to entry requirements please contact the team via our online form or 01392 724061.
International students
International students should check details of our English language requirements
If your academic qualifications or English language skills do not meet our entry requirements our INTO University of Exeter centre offers a range of courses to help you reach the required language and academic standards.
International Foundation programmes
Preparation for entry to Year 1 of an undergraduate degree:
International Year One programme
Students considering direct entry to Year Two may be interested in our International Year One in Engineering programme. This course is for international students who have completed A-levels or equivalent, or who are already in the first year of a relevant undergraduate degree in their home country, but do not meet the academic or English language requirements for direct entry at University of Exeter.
Further information
Please read the important information about our Typical offer.
For full and up-to-date information on applying to Exeter and entry requirements, including requirements for other types of qualification, please see the Applying section.
Learning and teaching
What our students say
"I chose Exeter because of its reputation and student satisfaction rate. My student experience did not disappoint."
Engineering at Exeter combines a breadth of academic expertise with a caring and supportive learning environment.
Professional engineers often work together within multidisciplinary teams, solving problems collectively, and this underpins how we teach.
You will experience genuine engineering project challenges, working collaboratively with students from across the discipline to apply your specialist skills.
Contact hours
25-32 hours each week depending on the year of study.
Teaching styles
- Lectures for the presentation of new topics and class exercises;
- Workshops where you have hands-on use of equipment, discussion and solution of sample problems, with experts available to answer questions and provide support;
- Tutorials involving small group work on problems relating to topics covered in lectures;
- Projects of longer term practical work undertaken either individually or in teams, with sessions for consultation with staff;
- Engineering Design Activities which provide direct experience of putting engineering design into practice while learning the underpinning principles and mathematical skills in other modules.
There are plenty of opportunities to discuss material in more detail with members of staff. Our academics are happy to meet with students individually during their advertised office hours or receive questions by email.
Learn from experts in research and industry
You will discuss the very latest ideas, research discoveries and new technologies in seminars and in the field and you will become actively involved in a research project yourself.
All our academic staff are active in internationally-recognised scientific research across a wide range of topics. You will also be taught by leading industry practitioners.
Student projects are often linked to our research activities and may involve working with industrial partners. Recent projects have involved the design and construction of an autonomous hovering platform, modelling of airflow around a car and 3D CAD representation of the Met Office headquarters in Exeter, which has close research links with the College.
Modules are assessed by continuous assessment, which can include:
- small practical exercises
- project work
- essay writing
- presentations
- examinations
During the first two years you will have an even mix of examinations and coursework, each accounting for about 50%.
In the third year 25% of the year is taken up by the individual project and for those going on to the fourth year the group project takes up 50% of the year.
You must pass your first year assessment in order to progress to the second year, but the results do not count towards your degree classification.
This degree programme combines technical engineering training with management and are designed for those who will become future managers in a wide range of careers such as manufacturing or technical service industries, for example transport, communication, environment or leisure; general managers who need a background in engineering; or management consultants or accountants who require further specialised training.
Our Engineering and Management degree allows you to train in various disciplines but also provides experience, tools and techniques to prepare you for future management positions not only in engineering but also in a wide range of sectors such as communication, transport or environment.
Exeter has an excellent reputation with graduate recruiters and a strong employment record. Our graduates excel in specialist engineering fields and across a broad range of other sectors. We offer a very wide range of opportunities for you to develop the skills employers are looking for, including industrial placements and study abroad. Find out more on our careers pages.
Industry-led projects
Our undergraduate engineering programmes are enriched by a network of industry links which have been established through collaborative research and consultation. Project work is a core element of each programme, providing invaluable experience of problem-solving, engineering design and working in multidisciplinary teams. Projects are typically industrially driven, are commercially relevant and often directly involve a company.
Engineering and Management students often undertake management roles for complex interdisciplinary projects involving other Mechanical, Civil and Electronic Engineering students. They act as coordinator and manager, distributing tasks, scheduling activities and controlling budgets, and very importantly investigating how the outcome of the group project (a piece of new technology for instance) will fit with the industrial sponsor's business structure.
Employer visits
Throughout your degree you will have the opportunity to meet with graduate employers. Professional engineers visit the College to hold mock interviews and to discuss your career opportunities at an early enough stage to inform your choice of modules and placement decisions.
Industrial experience
Experience of working in your chosen field is a real advantage when entering the graduate job market. It's also a great way to try out different jobs and to make contacts within companies you're interested in working for.
What is industrial experience?
An optional two to three month work placement module that contributes towards your degree. The module title 'Commercial and Industrial Experience' will appear on your transcript for future employers to see. The placement takes place during the summer between years 2 and 3.
Who is this for?
Industrial Experience is a popular optional module available to Engineering students.
Does it count towards my degree?
Yes, it's worth 15 credits. You can also choose to base your third year individual project on your placement, giving you an extra 30 credits of industrial experience.
How does it affect my tuition fee?
There is no extra fee for this module.
Preparation and support
We will help you to prepare for your work placement from early in your studies. A special module 'Employability and Placement Preparation for Engineers' takes place at the start of your second year. This isn't marked and is an opportunity to start thinking about your placement well in advance. You will also be invited to attend workshops offering guidance and support such as 'Making the most of your placement' and 'How to use your placement as an individual project'.
Contact us
Streatham Campus, Exeter
Web: Enquire online
Phone: +44 (0)1392 724061
Website: Visit the Engineering website
Year in Industry
Experience of working in your chosen field is a real advantage when entering the graduate job market. It's also a great way to try out different jobs and to make contacts within companies you're interested in working for.
What is a year in industry?
A full year's work placement, undertaken as part of your course. Your degree takes an extra year to complete, and the words 'with Year in Industry' appear in your degree title for future employers to see. The placement typically takes place in your third year and usually lasts at least nine months.
Who is this for?
The 'with Year in Industry' option is available for our Exeter-based BEng and MEng Engineering degrees.
Does it count towards my degree?
Yes, it's worth 120 credits.
How does it affect my tuition fee?
During this year you will pay a reduced tuition fee. In 2016/17 the fee was £1,850 (or 20 per cent of the maximum fee for that year). Visit the Tuition Fees page for more information.
How do I apply?
You can apply for this programme through UCAS using the code at the top of this page, or transfer onto this option at the end of your first year in an Exeter-based Engineering degree.
Preparation and support
We will help you to prepare for your work placement from early in your studies. A special module 'Employability and Placement Preparation for Engineers' takes place at the start of your second year. This isn't marked and is an opportunity to start thinking about your placement well in advance. You will also be invited to attend workshops offering guidance and support such as 'Making the most of your placement' and 'How to use your placement as an individual project'.
International Study
Why study abroad?
We strongly encourage you to consider spending a semester studying abroad as part of your degree. We have agreements with universities in Canada, Chile, Japan, Hong Kong and across Europe, giving you a huge range of amazing and exciting locations to choose between.
Study abroad is available for our Exeter-based MEng Engineering degrees. Your time spent abroad will be recognised in your degree title, which will include the words 'with International Study'.
Does it count towards my degree?
Yes, during your time abroad you'll cover 60 credits, the same as you would if you were studying in Exeter. You're also likely to complete a foreign language module prior to travelling.
How do I apply?
You can apply directly to this programme through UCAS using the code at the top of this page. It is also possible to transfer on to the 'with International Study' programme variant at the end of your first year.
What else do I need to know?
Assessment of all overseas modules takes place in English but some host destinations occasionally require presentations and a synopsis of work in their language, so a good knowledge of that language is essential.
Once registered as studying with your overseas host university you will receive primary support from them with full access to the facilities they provide to all students. You are required to maintain contact with the overseas coordinator and Student Services at Exeter through your Exeter email account and of course you have continuing access to all our facilities via your iExeter account.
The marks awarded to you by your host institution are subject to a moderation process at Exeter that ensures uniformity and fairness.


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The TCTA has an award-winning website, www.tcta.net. As a member of the TCTA, you will receive a user name and password for the "members only" section which includes member lists and legislative updates. As a member of the TCTA, we also include a link to your company's website. www.tcta.net currently receives 3,000 hits per month.
As a member of the TCTA, you will have the opportunity to submit articles for the electronic/hard newsletter, The Inside Line. This newsletter is sent to all of TCTA members, and state and federal officials. The TCTA welcomes all member press releases and photos regarding your company that promotes a positive image for the cable industry in Tennessee.
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I've been researching the question for quite some time, as I understand it the phase function is actually an approximation due to the particle-wave duality inherent in participating media such as the atmosphere or anything else.
As they are reemitted from particles, some EM waves mingle with their neighbours and amplify or kill off each other, therefore general approximate lobes are constructed from empirical data.
The Rayleigh scattering phase function is symmetrical as defined:
$$\Phi_R(\theta) ~=~ \frac{1}{4\pi}\frac{3}{4}(1 + \cos^2\theta).$$
However, I have no idea where this came from. I tried researching different phase functions, even those more modern from Henyey and Greenstein in 1941. But they just stated it is an approximation and gave the final form with no details.
Could someone show me, please?


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Riding the Unicorns
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What does it take to lead the fastest growing and most innovative companies?
They are called unicorns. They are the new kids on the block, the pioneering and highly innovative software and tech start-ups that have experienced incredible growth and achieved a valuation of at least $1 billion. They have a thirst for talent.
The unicorns – companies such as Uber, Xiaomi, Airbnb, Snapchat, Pinterest and Dropbox – are competing in an era of aggressive recruiting driven by their ever-increasing scale and a need to hire, or poach, the very finest talent.
Bursting out of their native Silicon Valley they have entirely transformed the accepted life cycles that govern the creation, growth and maturation of traditional companies. Now they are doing the same to the human capital landscape.
"Such innovative businesses, like Uber, Airbnb and so on have human capital needs that are outside of the norm," said Rachel Botsman, a leading commentator on the rise of the share economy, in the last issue of Observe.
"They are incredibly commercially savvy but think completely differently about organisational culture and structure. Traditional roles are being redefined or completely fractured because they have multiple dimensions," said Botsman, before adding: "The people running and building these companies have a very different DNA."
World changing ambitions
Leading the herd is ride services company Uber Technologies. In just six years Uber has entirely disrupted the taxi and transportation sector with its unique app-based service. Its rise has been meteoric – from a presence in 17 cities just three years ago, the company is today active in 350 cities in 65 countries worldwide. It employs 5,500 people, a figure that has grown from 2,000 at the start of 2015 and from 100 just three years ago.
Promising a fast-paced work environment and 'world changing ambitions', Uber, along with the other unicorn companies, is responsible for a migration of executive level individuals from other sectors drawn by the unique prospect of working for one of the world's most innovative and exciting start-ups and the more fulfilling career prospects that this brings.
The perfect proposition
"In many ways we've become the alternative to investment banking or management consulting – industries that in the past have attracted the cream of the talent," says , Uber's Recruitment Manager EMEA. "A large proportion of graduates are keen to bypass that part of their career as soon as possible and join an innovative and fast-moving environment where their sense of achievement is far greater and more pronounced.
"We're changing the way that employees relate to their work, and that's an incredibly exciting prospect for today's leaders," he adds. "Uber is the perfect proposition for candidates that want an entrepreneurial environment that rewards them unlike any other. We're building the business of the future, but you can see the impact of your actions on a daily basis."
But what does it take to lead a company with a structure that Buteau describes as "so fast-growing, like having 350 start-ups all working at the same time"?
"Some of our challenges – and the extent of our growth – are unprecedented," says Buteau. "Our hires must be strategic and hands on, visionary, passionate, determined to grow personally and professionally as fast as the company (quite a challenge in a business that is growing fourfold each year) and prepared to deal with an insane level of ambiguity."
According to Buteau, Uber's success and its ability to disrupt new markets and verticals "relies on recruiting the best and brightest, with a focus on problem-solving, team work, creativity, analytical skills, passion for the business and a vision that goes beyond what is happening today.
"We want leaders that can take a step back and maintain a bird's eye view of the organisation – essential considering our geographical diversity – but also individuals who are prepared to 'get stuck in' and get things done when it's needed. Personally, I look for optimistic leadership: always inspiring others, gaining trust and respect, staying positive and joining forces in good spirit to make the sum greater than the parts."
And optimism is in abundance at Uber as its expansion continues unabated. "We've essentially had to build the company as we scale," Buteau explains. "To give you an idea of that scale in human capital terms, around 70 per cent of the company's employees have been in the business for just a year. You can only imagine the challenge that presents in terms of leadership and cultural values."
We are all leaders at Uber
"There is an expectation that you scale as rapidly as the company does," he adds. "It's an almost unique prospect in terms of employment. Anyone that has been here for a year or two has progressed through a number of positions. The nature of our business means that each job evolves so fast that the job description of today is obsolete two or three months later."
For Buteau the challenge of such a rapid up-scale is in maintaining the culture and drive that defines Uber's workforce. "Change as you grow is unavoidable," he says. "The challenge is to maintain the spirit of entrepreneurship that is fundamental to our success. But this is why we continue to raise the bar in terms of human capital. Quite simply, if we stop hiring entrepreneurs we stop innovating."
There is no danger of that happening. The unique proposition of unicorns such as Uber provides opportunities that leaders of the future will find nowhere else. "In a sense we are all leaders at Uber," Buteau says. "Every new hire is the leader of tomorrow and with our headcount increasing threefold each year, there is unlimited potential for everyone joining us. It's an exciting prospect indeed."


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Deployment is heart wrenching for all military families, but especially for families with children. As mom or dad tries to take on both parenting roles and cope with not having a partner for a long stretch of time, the kids have their own stress issues. Johnny, the toddler, may not understand why Mom isn't there to tuck him into bed. School-aged Brittany may worry Dad will be hurt like her friend's dad. And, Billy, dealing with the usual adolescent issues, now has to deal with his anger that Dad had to leave in the first place, along with new household responsibilities.
Although deployments will never be easy, there are things you can do to make it a little less stressful for your child.
Before a parent is deployed, one of the most beneficial things to do is educate yourself, says Col. Elisabeth Stafford, M.D., FAAP, a clinical professor of pediatrics at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. "There are many programs and other resources available to inform family members about what to expect with deployment, possible feelings and reactions of the homefront caregiver and children as the deployment begins, and things to expect as the service member returns from deployment," she says.
If you're prepared about what to expect, you won't feel so thrown for a loop and will be better equipped to handle it if you or your child has a difficult time with the deployment, Dr. Stafford says.
Probably the most important thing you can do to help alleviate some of your child's deployment-related stress is to talk with him about it — and listen. "Be open to answering your child's questions in as straightforward and age-appropriate way as possible," Dr. Stafford says.
And remember, kid see, kid do. You don't have to suppress your feelings, but, "if your children see you really stressed and falling apart, that can stress them out and they may echo your reaction," says Lt. Col. Molinda Chartrand, M.D., FAAP, a developmental/behavioral pediatrician in the U.S. Air Force.
It's okay to cry, be sad, or be worried, but talk about it with your child. "Explain you're crying because you're sad dad is gone, but also reiterate to the child that you love him and will always be here for him," Dr. Chartrand says. "That sends the child a dual message that it's okay to have feelings, and even though you're sad right now, you're there to support the child."
News reports of bombings and death, especially in areas where they know their parent is, may be stressful to kids, so you need to monitor access to those types of things.
With older kids, Dr. Stafford says, you may not be able to keep them from being exposed since they may have related school projects or may hear others talking about it in school.
In those cases, "parents need to take the opportunity to talk with teenagers about what they're reading in the newspaper, discussing in school, or seeing on the news," Stafford says.
Although the deployed parent is far away, he or she can remain close in the kids' hearts. A stuffed animal, necklace from mom, or a t-shirt with dad's photo on it can go a long way in helping the child feel closer to her deployed parent.
Some other ways to maintain closeness are pointing out on a map where the deployed parent is, letting the child send e-mails, cards and letters to the parent, letting her help prepare care packages, and even jotting down family life and hometown changes in a journal to keep the absent parent updated.
If your child is used to having a play date on Tuesdays or going to child care in the mornings, try to keep doing those things. The family is already experiencing a huge change from a deployed parent, so if normal routines also change or cease, stress levels may increase more, Stafford says.
Just don't go overboard keeping your child busy. Trying to push hurt feelings or questions from your child's mind by overscheduling him won't work. It'll only cause him more stress and burnout.
"If you notice your kid's behavior seems very extreme, it seems to go on for a long period of time, it gets worse instead of getting better over time, or you or your child is very anxious, worried and obsessed about the safety of the deployed service member and are finding it difficult to separate from that, you should seek help — whether it's from a military support group, a military physician, your child's pediatrician or a mental health professional," Dr. Chartrand says.
Although it can be tough to admit you're having trouble handling your partner's absence, or you may feel frustrated because you can't miraculously make your child feel better, don't let it stop you from getting help. Deployments are stressful for everyone, and getting the help that's needed will benefit the entire family.
Experts say deployment stress symptoms may vary depending on the child's age. Some symptoms may include:
Although it may seem the child's stress should disappear when the deployed parent returns home, it may actually increase because the parent may return with physical or mental health issues, or the child may not want to get too close to the parent to avoid the pain of saying goodbye again if the parent is redeployed, says Col. Elisabeth Stafford, M.D., FAAP, a clinical professor of pediatrics. If you notice your child's stress remains or increases after the deployed parent returns, individual counseling and/or family counseling may help.


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17th August, 2019
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Swim: 3.8 km in open water
Bike: 180 km around Kalmar and Öland and 800 elevation gain
Run: 42 km in and around Kalmar town centreBack to top
Swim: 2 hours 20 minutes + a further 10 minutes from the swim cut off to start the bike
Bike: 10 hours (after you cross the swim start timing mat) + a further 10 minutes from the bike cut off to start the run
Run: 16 hours (after you cross the swim start timing mat)
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Entries are open to any individuals who wish to participate in one of the world's great sporting challenges. Entries are taken online with payment by debit or credit card. No other payment option is available.
Capacity is limited, made up of standard entries and guaranteed places allocated to our event partners. Once standard entries close, our event partners may still be able to offer places in the event.
Once the entry process is completed and payment processed, you will receive a confirmation email which details your race entry. If you do not receive this please check your junk mail. If you need your confirmation resent please email us at .Back to top
IRONMAN Kalmar will offer tiered pricing based on slot inventory rather than dates for this event. Once slots are sold at each level the price will go up.
Due to Priority Registration, please note that General Entry Registration may open at Tier 2 Pricing if capacity has been filled for Tier 1 Pricing.
For prices please see the Registration page >>
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The entry fee includes:
- All the Race Organisation required for IRONMAN including transition area, swim course, swim safety cover, medical cover, timing, traffic management for road closures, stewards and volunteers
- Entry and food at Welcome Party
- Entry and food at Award Ceremony
- Race Booklet
- Race day nutrition at the aid stations
- Athlete Backpack
- Finisher T-Shirt
- Finisher-Medal
- Athlete Village post-race food
- Free Massages after the race
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No, we do not have a waiting list.Back to top
Changes can be made up until 1 month prior to race day
- Log into https://myevents.active.com .
- Scroll through list of registered events
- Choose "Edit Registration Information"
- Make changes to custom questions etc.
- Save changes
If your club is not listed or you want to change you club, please log into your IRONMAN account at ironman.com and connect or update your IRONMAN Athlete Profile with your club. If you are not able to find your club, please contact for help.
How to register a club for the IRONMAN TriClub Program? - Click Here
How to create an IRONMAN Athlete Account and how to connect it with my club? – Click Here
If you need to change your email, email us at and we can make the changes for you.Back to top
Yes, athletes must be 18 on race day.
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You will compete as the age you are on 31st December in the year of the race. For example, if you turned 25 in October, you would be in the 25-29 age group for all races in that year even though you may only be 24 on race day.
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No, IRONMAN Kalmar will not have a relay race.
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Registration & Expo: Kvarnholmen
Swimstart: Elevator Kajen
Swim out & Transition: Kvarnholmen
Finish line: Stortorget
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For travel and accommodation information please see our travel partners Nirvana EuropeBack to top
All athletes must register in person at the event prior to race day to collect their race packs. Nothing gets sent out in the post!
In order to register you will NEED:
Your BIB number (which will be uploaded around 3 weeks prior to race day)
Photo Identification (passport or driving license)
Triathlon Race License. If you do not have one a day license can bought onsite.
You MUST attend registration yourself in order to race. Under NO circumstance will we give your information to another person even with authorization.Back to top
No, the athlete racing MUST register, check in and rack their own bike/bags. Photo ID will be requested in registration. Check in must be done the day before race day as per the race week schedule timings. Check in on raceday is not permitted.
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No, the athlete racing MUST collect these personally. Wristbands will be checked upon entry and items will be checked against your wristband and race numbers when leaving.Back to top
IRONMAN Kalmar operates a clean transition. NO equipment can be placed on the floor, in or box or otherwise around your bike. Helmets must also not be placed on your bike. Anything left will be removed. You will be given coloured bags when you register for your bike and run gear.
NB:Cycle shoes can be on the bike as long as they are attached to the pedals. Nutrition and bike computers can also be left on the bikes as long as attached.
Blue Bag: Bike Gear, put all the kit you need for your cycle in this bag, including your helmet (DON'T forget your race number). You will enter the blue bag marquee upon exiting the swim, here you will change and then head to collect your bike.
Red Bag: Run Gear, put all the kit you need for your run in this bag. Once you have left your bike you will enter the red bag marquee, here you will change and head to the run course
White Bag: this bag is for your dry clothing that you require after the race. The white bags will be in the athletes finish area and available to collect as soon as you finish the race All bikes and transition bags must be racked on Saturday. Please see the Race Week Schedule for times
- When you come to check in, your bike, helmet and bags must have your race numbers securely applied to them. You must have your helmet on your head with the strap fastened and be wearing your race number.
- You will have access to your blue and red bags on race morning and you can access your bike to place your drinks bottles and nutrition.
- You must have your helmet fastened before removing your bike from the rack and keep it fastened until you have placed your bike back on the rack having finished the course.
- Wetsuits are compulsory when the water temp is under 16 degrees. Between 16 to 24.5 degrees wetsuits are optionally and if the water is over 24.5 degrees wetsuits are not allowed. Read more about it in the rules Here >>.
- All athletes must wear the official swim cap provided
- Calf guards can be worn underneath your wetsuit, compression socks however are not permitted
- The swim is a rolling start in which the athletes will line up on land. Athletes will line up according to their own expected swim time. BE REALISTIC! Swimming with like ability athletes will benefit you so you won't be overtaken by stronger swimmers
- It is a one course anti-clockwise
- The cut off time to complete the swim is 2 hours 20 minutes after you cross the swim start timing mat
- Athletes have 10 minutes from the swim cut off to start the bike
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Athletes are set off in one continuous line for the swim start. It will take approximately 15 minutes to get the entire field across the swim start line. Each athlete's race will start when the cross the swim start timing mat, under the swim start arch.
How does this work?
The on-shore pre swim start area will be divided into starting zones based on an athletes predicted swim time for the 3.8 km course. There are a number of swim zones (excluding pro athletes):
* 55 minutes
* 1 hour
* 1h05
* 1h10
* 1h15
* 1h20
* 1h25
* 1h30
* 1h35
* 1h45
* 1h55 +
- The swim cut off time of 2h20m starts when the last person enters the water.
- Athletes will seed themselves into these zones based on their own predicted swim times (please be realistic and remember your chip timing will only activate once you cross the swim start chip mat)
- Groups will commence a rolling start based on these groups with fastest athletes on course first eg. in the 55 minute zone
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There will be no official practice swim. PLEASE NOTE It is prohibited by law to swim in the harbour area at all times except during the race. There are areas where you are allowed to swim, keep your swimming to these areas. Please respect this as this directly impacts whether or not we are continuously allowed to race at this location.
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Due to the nature of the swim start in Kalmar it will not be possible to warm up in the water prior to the swim start. An on land warm up is recommended.
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Neoprene hats can be used underneath the official swim hat if desired. Neoprene booties and gloves are ONLY allowed when the water temperature is 18.3 degrees Celsius/65 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. An announcement will be made at Race Briefing about the use of these.
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If you feel the need, please turn on your back and raise an arm in the air to attract attention from the swim safety crew. Note that a triathlon wetsuit provides buoyancy and you would be able to float with minimal effort should you need to take a few seconds to regain your composure.
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- The IRONMAN Kalmar bike course is a flat course which travels through Kalmar and on to the island of Öland. The course climbs 500m.
- The course will start and finish at Kvarnholmen.
- iPods, MP3 players, phones, video cameras etc. are not permitted on the course
- Your race number must be worn on your back
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- IRONMAN Kalmar is a 3 lap run course through Kalmar town centre
-Your race number must be worn on your front
- iPods, MP3 players, phones, video cameras etc. are not permitted on the course
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Information regarding the Special Needs will be declared soon.Back to top
IRONMAN Kalmar is a very spectator friendly event due to the Swim,Transition,Run and Finish all are located in the heart of the city.
A spectator guide will be available to collect for all athletes and spectators in registration prior to the race and around town on race day.
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No. Any athlete who crosses the finish line with a spectator will be disqualified.
It is a safety risk to the athlete, the spectator(s), other athletes and staff to have non-competitors running down the finish line. It may also hinder other athletes achieving their personal goals or have their treasured finish line photo obstructed by spectators on the finish line.Back to top
- IRONMAN Kalmar has slots for the IRONMAN World Championship in Kona, Hawaii.
- A minimum of one slot will be provisionally allocated to each Age Group category based on the start list (both male and female).
- Final slot allocation will be determined on race day based on the number of official starters.
- Final slot allocation shall be representative of the actual number of Age Group starters in each category in the race.
- See the World Championship tab under Athletes to see the slots allocated form earlier event.Back to top
- Athletes MUST claim their slot in-person at the qualifying race during the Awards ceremony after race day
- After all automatic qualifiers have been announced any unclaimed slots within an Age Group will be rolled down to the next eligible finisher within that Age Group. If an athlete chooses not to take the slot, does not attend the Roll Down ceremony or has already qualified, the next eligible finisher in that Age Group may claim the qualifying slot.
- Following Roll Down any unclaimed slots within an Age Group will be reallocated to another Age Group within the gender based on the athletes-to-slots ratio.
- The Age Group within the gender with the largest athletes-to-slots ratio will receive the first reallocated slot, followed by the next largest ratio receiving the second re-allocated slot (if applicable), and soon.Back to top
Please read our withdrawal, transfer and deferral policy Here!
The Active fee is non-refundable.
Your withdrawal will be confirmed via email and can take up to 28 days to process.
Refunds are credited back to the card which you originally paid with.
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France Bike Rentals will have bikes for rent during the IRONMAN Kalmar week. You can pick up and return the bike in the expo area. More information and contact, seeFrance Bike Rentals Back to top
The race will be primarily be conducted by volunteers. Currently we are not planning to hire people.Back to top
We appreciate all the help we can get from volunteers. Send your name and contact information to Please tell us if there are any specific tasks that you are interested in doing.Back to top
You need a license in order to participate in the race. You can use a license from your national triathlon federation. It is also possible to buy a one-day license at the cost of 170 SEK. You can buy the one-day license at the registration area.Back to top
A large amount of those who participate in Kalmar will be novice triathletes. The only prerequisite is that entrants hold a national licence in order to race or you can buy a one-day license.Back to top
Traffic on the Öland bridge will be affected during the period 07:00 to 15:00. The Öland bridge is divided into three lanes, where traffic to Öland has one lane, the traffic to Kalmar has one lane and athletes have one lane (far south). So it is possible to travel across the bridge by car but you can expect longer travel times than normal.Back to top
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The Ultra Manhattan Man
For Blake Benke, a 31-Mile Run Around Manhattan Is Easy Breezy
He runs around Manhattan. All of it. Seriously. That's one of his "fun" training routes. Blake Benke could also tell you about the time he tried to run home from his job on Wall Street to his home in Westport, Conn.—he got as far as Old Greenwich when the clock struck midnight and he figured it was probably time to get on a train home—but his thing is that run around Manhattan. His route got him about 31 miles overall, he said. Run right up the length of West Side, past the George Washington Bridge, across the city over to the East River, then all the way down, back to the lower tip of the island. Pop into a store when you need to hydrate or grab something to eat. Nothing to it! Easy breezy. Time just flies by.
"It feels like you are watching a movie," Benke said. "Different neighborhoods, different scenery, so much stimulation that before you know it, it's done."
He does this because he loves to do this. Benke, 37, is an ultramarathoner, one of the elite ones in the country, excelling in a sport that pushes the boundaries of distance running, with races that sometimes surpass 100 miles. But Benke can't exactly run out the door and train in the desert or the mountains. He works full time in finance. He has two kids at home. Training? Training has to happen in the margins of his regular life. He once did the full Manhattan run at night. He might try a swim first thing in the morning. After work he'll throw on a backpack, run up the West Side, across Central Park, change shirts, and take the train home. He tries to enlist friends. Hey I'm going to run back to Connecticut if you want to come…
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"The way he trains is completely insane," says Benke's friend and work colleague, Christopher Good, an endurance athlete who has joined Benke on the run around Manhattan. "He's on an entirely different level."
Born in Minnesota, a hockey player as a kid, Benke began running while at the Naval Academy, where he discovered a talent for putting in long miles. Marathoning became a passion. Then triathlons and Ironmans. Benke joined the Marine Corps, where he served five years, including a stretch in Iraq. He also represented the Marines at races.
"The Naval Academy taught me to be super efficient with my time," Benke said. It was a recent morning, and he was relaxing (a rarity, one assumes) in a chair at Chelsea Piers. His face was clean-shaven, and there was no evidence of flab on his 5-foot-10, 165-pound frame. "If you have 45 minutes, you need to make that workout count. I think that discipline obviously carried into the Marines."
That discipline also translated perfectly into Benke's life as an ultramarathoner, in which training can be as time-consuming as it is physically demanding. During the workweek, Benke was running four times, somewhere between seven and 13 miles. Weekends were reserved for the heavy stuff. Forty miles, maybe 50. But usually 30. Benke believed that recovery was more essential than distance.
"Thirty is the breaking point for me," he said. "I can do 30 and get up the next morning and run, you know, 15 miles. Beyond that, I start feeling fatigued."
It all sounded so grueling. But as always there was a goal in sight: Spartathlon, the ultra race in Greece that traced the epic, Athens-to-Sparta journey of the messenger Pheidippides. This was a massive endeavor—153 miles. Benke had raced major ultras like Badwater and Leadville, but Spartathlon was the longest race he'd ever signed on for. It was set to begin on Friday morning, Sept. 27. Benke was hoping to finish in under 30 hours, but simply finishing within the cutoff time of 36 hours would be an accomplishment.
He was not a one-man unit. Benke was running to support Operation Rebound, an organization that helped provide sports and fitness opportunities to injured veterans and first responders. His support team during the run included his wife, Diane, who was on her way to Greece. An endurance athlete herself, Diane was looking forward to having her husband closer to home.
"There's nothing wrong with staying home on a Saturday night and sleeping in," Diane Benke said, laughing.
Blake said that he, too, was eager to be at home more with his family. But he did not look ready for nine hours on the couch with NFL football on TV. He was asked if he considered Spartathlon his swan song.
"I don't think so," he said. He thought about it for a moment. "I'm going to take a semiretirement."
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