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The dead aren't the only one's walking on AMC.
The cable network confirmed to news outlets Wednesday it's planning "changes to the writing staff" of "The Walking Dead."
The news comes a day after Deadline.com reported the hit zombie drama's main executive producer was considering cutting the show's team of scribes loose and hiring roaming freelancers instead.
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It's unclear how many writers producer Frank Darabont will kill off after this weekend's season one finale. But AMC said Robert Kirkman, the creator of the original "Walking Dead" comic, would stay involved with the project, The New York Times reported.
That's good news for fans of the "Vato" episode, which Kirkman wrote, and which featured the first zombie massacre of the season.
Kirkman, who's also an executive producer on the show, said in an interview with EW last month that he's enjoyed the process of adapting his comic for television as part of a "team" of writers.
"It was like writing with a safety net," he said. "I think it makes the writing that much stronger and it's a really fun process."
"The Walking Dead's" Halloween premiere scored a record 5.3 million viewers for AMC and has continued to draw eyeballs and critical acclaim from the living throughout its six-episode run.
With the network having ordered up 13 episodes of "Walking Dead" for season two, execs are betting that tinkering with the show's formula won't be the end of the world for the post-apocalyptic thriller.
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Google Open Sources VP8 Video Codec. Will Apple, Microsoft and Intel Use It?
Google's plan to open-source the VP8 video codec has been rumored ever since the company acquired its developer, On2, in August 2009. After all, in the press release detailing the acquisition, Google clearly stated that "video compression technology should be a part of the Web platform."
So it's no surprise that the company announced an open-source, royalty-free HTML5 video format based on VP8 at its I/O conference Wednesday. What is surprising is the level of industry support Google has already rounded up.
Dubbed WebM, the format uses the VP8 codec for video and Vorbis codec for audio and is offered under a pretty permissive BSD-style license that makes it quite a bit more attractive than H.264, a rival format with pretty steep licensing fees.
Google is pushing the format hard. The company has convinced Mozilla and Opera to add WebM support to their browsers (Chrome support is obviously a given) and it has begun encoding all YouTube videos 720p or larger in the format.
Google has also lined up some 40 software and hardware vendors to support WebM. Among them: Oracle (ORCL), AMD (AMD), ARM (ARM), Nvidia (NVDA), Qualcomm (QCOM) and Brightcove. Also on the list: Adobe (ADBE), which plans to use VP8 for Flash.
An impressive lineup of supporters, though there are three notable omissions: Apple (AAPL), Microsoft (MSFT) and Intel (INTC). Will those companies come around and back the standard as well? Given enough industry support for VP8 playback through HTML5, they may have to. I've asked them and will update here if I hear back.
UPDATE: Intel tells me it will support WebM and V8, not because it particularly favors them but because it plans to support most video formats.
"We're supportive of multiple formats," a company spokesman told me. "We don't support one format to the exclusion of another format."
UPDATE: Interesting. There's speculation that WebM may violate some H.264 patents. "VP8 is simply way too similar to H.264," developer Jason Garrett-Glaser concludes after an exhaustive analysis of the format. "[A] pithy, if slightly inaccurate, description of VP8 would be "H.264 Baseline Profile with a better entropy coder". Though I am not a lawyer, I simply cannot believe that they will be able to get away with this, especially in today's overly litigious day and age. Even VC-1 differed more from H.264 than VP8 does, and even VC-1 didn't manage to escape the clutches of software patents. Until we get some hard evidence that VP8 is safe, I would be extremely cautious. Since Google is not indemnifying users of VP8 from patent lawsuits, this is even more of a potential problem."


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Anti-corporate crusader applauds Supreme Court decision to uphold bill crafted by huge corporations
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So-called anti-corporate crusader Michael Moore reacted with glee to the Supreme Court's decision to uphold Obamacare, despite the fact that the bill was written primarily by the very insurance companies Moore claims to oppose.
Appearing on MSNBC's The Last Word With Laurence O'Donnell, Moore said the Supreme Court decision was "a great victory" and should be met with "loud cheers throughout the country," despite the fact that the majority of Americans are against Obamacare.
Although Moore admits in the interview, "The private, run for profit insurance companies are still running the show," he failed to acknowledge that big corporations actually wrote the foundation for the entire Obamacare bill.
As Senator Max Baucus confirmed when Obamacare was passed, the genesis of the bill was an "87-page document which became the basis, the foundation, the blueprint from which almost all health care measures in all bills on both sides of the aisle came."
And who wrote that 87-page white paper? None other than Liz Fowler – who in the two years before the bill was passed and while she was writing the "foundation" for Obamacare, was simultaneously working as Vice President of WellPoint – one of the largest health insurance companies in America.
Baucus profusely thanked Fowler for being personally responsible for crafting Obamacare. Politico described her as a "major player" in getting the bill passed.
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Despite the fact that Obamacare will dump $500 billion in new taxes on already struggling American families, Moore was not satisfied, labeling mandatory government healthcare "the first piece" of the agenda, while cautioning conservatives that the process could not be stopped because it had the momentum of "a huge locomotive."
"You better get on the train or watch your party implode – that's my words of advice to the Republican Party," said the filmmaker.
Meanwhile, Congressman Ron Paul reacted to the news by promising to spearhead a movement to repeal the law.
"Today we should remember that virtually everything government does is a 'mandate.' The issue is not whether Congress can compel commerce by forcing you to buy insurance, or simply compel you to pay a tax if you don't. The issue is that this compulsion implies the use of government force against those who refuse. The fundamental hallmark of a free society should be the rejection of force. In a free society, therefore, individuals could opt out of "Obamacare" without paying a government tribute," said Paul.
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Media representatives are invited to attend the unveiling of the first map of the winter 2010–11 changes in Arctic sea-ice thickness measured by ESA's ice mission. The event will take place on 24 April at the Royal Society in London.
Launched in April 2010, CryoSat's main objective is to measure the thickness of polar sea-ice and monitor changes in the ice sheets that blanket Greenland and Antarctica.
In June 2011, the first map of Arctic sea-ice thickness was unveiled. Now, the complete 2010–11 winter season data have been processed to produce the first seasonal variation map of sea-ice thickness.
Owing to the high rate of change in the Arctic Ocean, this has a special relevance for climate change research.
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- Low-cost meal or self-catering: up to €8
- Day ticket on public transport: €5–7
Midrange: €120–200
- Private apartment or double room: €60–120
- Three-course dinner at a good restaurant: €30–40
- Couple of beers in a pub or beer garden: €8
Top end: More than €200
- Fancy loft apartment or double in top-end hotel: from €150
- Sit-down lunch or dinner at top-rated restaurant: €100
- Concert or opera tickets: €50–150
Gentle haggling is common at flea markets; in all other instances you're expected to pay the stated price. In hotels, you may get a better rate if you're staying more than one night.
ATMs widely available in cities and towns, rarely in villages. Credit cards are not widely accepted.
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Germany is still largely a cash-based society and credit card use is not common. International hotel chains, high-end restaurants, department stores and fancy boutiques usually accept credit cards, but always make it a habit to enquire first, just to be on the safe side. Mastercard and Visa are more widely accepted than American Express and Diners Club. ATMs are ubiquitous in towns and cities but not usually in rural areas. Be wary of those not affiliated with major banks as they charge exorbitant transaction fees. ATMs do not recognise PINs with more than four digits.
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Mastercard 0800-819 1040
Visa 0800-811 8440
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- Commercial banks usually charge a stiff fee (€5 to €10) per foreign-currency transaction, no matter the amount, if they offer exchange services at all.
- Wechselstuben (currency exchange offices) at airports, train stations and in bigger towns usually charge lower fees. Traveller-geared Reisebank (www.reisebank.de) branches are ubiquitous in Germany and are usually found at train stations. They keep longer hours than banks and are usually open on weekends.
- Exchange facilities in rural areas are rare.
- Hotels €1 per bag is standard. It's nice to leave a little cash for the room cleaners (€1 or €2 per day).
- Restaurants Bills always include Bedienung (service charge); most people add 5% or 10% unless service was truly abhorrent.
- Bars About 5%, rounded to nearest euro. For drinks brought to your table, tip as for restaurants.
- Taxis Tip about 10%, rounded to the nearest euro.
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The Magic Organ - Street Fair
"Jerry Smith wrote and played the title song for this album...Street Fair...in 1970...and it was also his first single released under the name The Magic Organ. In 1971 he released an album by the same name that contained twelve songs on it. This is only one of many albums he recorded on the Ranwood label."
"Jerry actually used three different makes and models of organs during his recording career. He used the Hammond Piper on most of his albums especially for its auto-accompaniment. He also used the Lowery Organ and The Hammond X-66. He also used all three for overdubbing his melody or right hand sounds."
"Hit year was 1970/1971, DRIVING HOME by Jerry Smith spent 20 weeks in the Australian Go - Set charts, reaching a high position of number 17, a cd stereo version of this track can be found at this dougiejohn youtube link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s34fSL... although the original single above has much more bass response. Some great memories of a big instrumental hit. Jerry has been an organist since he came out with his first organ album Street Fair in 1971 under the name of The Magic Organ. Steppin' Out (here's a link to Steppin' Out, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MICgwh...), was on his sixth album entitled Good Time Show released in 1974. Here's a link to Louisiana Man, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aRN8HW.... Tokyo Butterfly, (here's a link to Tokyo Butterfly, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bi7cjs...) was on his third album simply entitled The Magic Organ released in 1973. Jerry's other success was Truck Stop, (here's a link to Truck Stop http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_T3LJ...) Jerry Smith got a little credit on the Dixiebelles tunes, "(Down at) Papa Joe's" (here's a link to Down At Papa Joe's, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pE7fIv...) and "Southtown, U.S.A.".(here's a link to Southtown USA, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qwt4Ms...) The records credit the Dixiebelles with Cornbread and Jerry. We now know who the Jerry is that they are referring to. He deserved more credit, though."
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Bobby Lea
Date of Birth: October 17, 1983
Height: 6'2"/1.88m.
Weight: 170lbs./77kg./12.2st.
Place of Birth: Easton, Maryland
Hometown: Topton, Pennsylvania
Residence: Topton, Pennsylvania
Team: Pure Energy Cycling-ProAirHFA
Education: Pennsylvania State University, B.S. Business Management
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Olympic/World Championship Experience
- 16th place — 2008 Olympic Games, Beijing, China - Madison
- 17th place — 2012 UCI Track World Championships, Melbourne, Australia - Omnium
- 20th place — 2011 UCI Track World Championships, Apeldoorn, Netherlands - Omnium
- 11th place — 2011 UCI Track World Championships, Apeldoorn, Netherlands - Scratch
- 7th place — 2008 UCI Track World Championships, Manchester, Great Britain - Omnium
Career Highlights
- 1st place — 2014 USA Cycling Elite Track National Championships - Madison, Individual Pursuit, International Omnium
- 7th place — 2011-12 UCI Track World Cup, Beijing, China - Omnium
- 14th place — 2011-12 UCI Track World Cup, Astana, Kazakhstan - Madison
- 15th place — 2011-12 UCI Track World Cup, Astana, Kazakhstan - Omnium
- 19th place — 2010-11 UCI Track World Cup, Manchester, Great Britain - Omnium
- 14th place — 2010-11 UCI Track World Cup, Beijing, China - Omnium
- 2nd place — 2008-09 UCI Track World Cup, Copenhagen, Denmark - Madison
Points of Interest
- Bobby's brother Syd, who suffered brain damage from a lack of oxygen at birth, is also a competitive cyclist and five-time Special Olympics gold medalist.
- In 2007 Bobby underwent successful surgery to correct problems with the arteries in his legs and has since recovered to find success at the international level, winning a World Cup silver medal in the madison with Colby Pearce in Copenhagen in February of 2008.
PersonalAs an endurance track cyclist, Bobby Lea credits his stamina and tactical sense to his training and competition on the road where his skill set tran slates to track's mass start endurance events – the points race, scratch race and Madison. He has accumulated over 40 national championships, primarily as a track rider, since starting in the sport at four years of age.
Lea finished 16th in the Madison as the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China, and hasn't stopped working toward making the 2012 Olympic team. He's collected four national championships since the Beijing Olympic Games, including winning gold in the Individual Pursuit and the Omnium at the 2011 USA Cycling Elite Track National Championships. Since his former event, the Madison, was eliminated from the Olympic Games, he has focused on the omnium, best described as track cycling's 'decathlon. Lea has also registered strong results at the UCI Track World Cups, placing in the top 15 in three different world cup events.
With parents who have been racing bikes for more than 30 years, Lea entered his first competitive cycling event when he was just four years old, but didn't focus on the sport seriously until he won his first national title in 1997 at the age of 13. His career continued to progress and he went on to compete for the Penn State Cycling Team while earning his degree in Business Management. Collectively, Lea has won 30 collegiate national titles on the road and in various individual and team track events. Since graduating Penn State, Lea has been competing professionally on the road with various U.S.-based pro cycling teams and has captured eight more national titles on the track.
As a cycling fan growing up in the 1980's and '90's, Bobby lists American cycling legend Greg LeMond as one of his earlier influences as well as his parents and brother, who supported his pursuit of a career in professional cycling since the beginning.
Philanthropically, Bobby is an Olympic Ambassador for Best Buddies International and the Let's Move Campaign.
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For more than 80 years Dalic has invented, innovated and improved the technology of selective electroplating. Using the Dalic process all kinds of metal plating and anodising can be applied to metallic substrates on a small scale, in situ and on assembled equipment in new and maintenance applications
Dalic Selective ElectroplatingFor more than 80 years Dalic has invented, innovated and improved the technology of selective electroplating. Using the Dalic process all kinds of metal plating and anodising can be applied to metallic substrates on a small scale, in situ and on assembled equipment in new and maintenance applications. Pexa is Dalic's authorised distributor and can provide the full range of Dalic products, training and technical support. Anodising and metal plating offers an array of properties including excellent corrosion resistance including galvanic and filiform corrosion, resistance to erosion abrasion and wear, improved lubricity and hardness. The Dalic selective process means that these properties can be applied in a simple and convenient way. All products and processes are fully approved and widely used by major aerospace and high tech engineering companies.
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OCEAN CITY — With the first official resolution of the New Year, the town has approved borrowing the money for expansion of the Roland E. Powell Convention Center, but the mayor reminded everyone that the full plan does still include the 1,200-seat performing arts center.
Mayor Rick Meehan gave a not-so-subtle reminder to the City Council about what the body had approved concerning the convention center expansion last February and essentially called out to any member of the council to make a motion that would change that direction.
"On Feb. 24, 2009, several options were presented to this council and we voted 5-2 to move forward with 'option A' which included the 20,000-square-foot expansion to the western portion of the building and the installation of a 1,200 fixed seat auditorium, while cutting the 1 percent food and beverage tax in half," said Meehan. "That was what was voted on, that's what the community expects, that's what the business people were here to support and that's the way that we should proceed unless someone's going to make a motion to do something different."
On Jan. 6, the state Board of Public Works unanimously approved the involvement of the Maryland Stadium Authority to partner with the town of Ocean City to add 20,000 square feet to the western portion of the building, in the sum of up to $4.8 million.
What the vote did not include however, was the approximate $1.6 million portion to fund the 1,200-seat performing arts center that will be created by converting almost half of the existing main ballroom at the convention center.
Town officials had planned to go back to the Board of Public Works in a year or two to ask for the Maryland Stadium Authority's continued partnership on that portion of the project, but decided to hold off on asking for the entirety of the project on Jan. 6 due to the tough economic climate and the desire from some at the local and state level for feasibility studies on the merits of a performing arts center in the resort.
Since that unanimous ruling by the Board of Public Works however, the two members of the Ocean City council that voted against the convention center expansion, Joe Hall and Margaret Pillas, have rekindled their arguments against the approved performing arts center.
"I am going to vote for this because I think it's in the best interest of growth for the town," said Joe Hall, "but I am not convinced about the performing arts center and I hope to be convinced and see a business plan for it as the additional use of that space."
Meehan's rather biting comments seemed to be directed at those two dissenting members of council, who sat quiet when the apparent challenge for a counter motion was called for by the mayor.
"I just wanted to remind everyone on the council what we had decided on last year, as sometimes government moves slow and we can forget the idiosyncratic details as time goes on," said Meehan. "If they want to remain in opposition, I respect their feelings, but we are going to keep moving forward as the majority voted and we can't keep delaying meetings and the process by restating and trying to reinvent the argument every time it's brought up. It's just counterproductive."
Although both Pillas and Hall voted for the resolution, Hall did make the effort to bring up another of his campaign promises in his explanation of his vote on Tuesday.
"I said during the election process that I would never vote for another convention center renovation until there was a plan set in place for a downtown parking garage, but I can't see it in myself to hold this project up even though I think a parking garage would largely benefit the entire downtown area of Ocean City," said Hall, "but I would challenge my colleagues to bring up that discussion again."
The additional $5 million in bonded money that was approved on Tuesday will pay for the town's portion of the project ($4.1 million) and will be paid for by the money brought in by the half percent food and beverage tax.


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the path to being comfortable comes with some trial and error. Jepsen recounted a recent learning experience with some accessories that didn't quite work out.
"We had a hilarious mishap the other day because we had these, like — I would almost call them boob tassels," Jepsen said, laughing. "I don't know, there's no other word for it… The idea was when I spun, I would have these streamers everywhere coming down from my neck."
The one thing Jepsen and her costume designer didn't account for was enthusiasm.
"[It] was a great idea until I brought out my little telephone cord mic and was doing some spins and really getting into the song. I looked down and I realized that the tassels have entwined themselves around the microphone cable and I can't unhook it. So, I'm literally attached — at the boob — to my microphone cable."
Jepsen had to be cut out of the costume and continued the show.
"I would say, a note of advice: have fun, don't wear boob tassels. It's not a good idea."
Solid advice.


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Services for Students Identified as Hearing or Visually Impaired (External Link)
Student Services Office
301 Pine Ave
Waynesboro, VA 22980
Phone: 540.946.4600
Fax: 540.946.4608
Student Services Staff
Dr. Ryan Barber – Director of Student Services (Ext. 121)
Jackie Walter – Secretary (Ext. 122)
Dale Baldwin – Secretary (Ext. 131)
Sarah Wygant - School Social Worker ( Ext. 114)
Jonathan Steck – School Social Worker (Ext. 117)
Amy Gilbert – Psychologist (Ext. 128)
Amy Hutcherson – Psychologist (Ext. 151)
Beth Gimbert – Occupational Therapist
Amanda Chatterton - Head Nurse 540-946-4626
Letter to Parents – Translation Services
ESL Resources Website
Homeless Website
Department of Education SPED Parent Involvement Survey
Local Plan for the Education of the Gifted
Waynesboro Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in admission to its programs, services, or activities, in access to them, in treatment of individuals, or in any aspect of their operations. The lack of English language skills shall not be a barrier to admission or participation in the district's activities and programs. Waynesboro Public Schools also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices.


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Notebook on topics including objects, flora, fauna, products, places and gods
- File
- 1900? - 1925?
Part of Percy Edward Newberry Collection
Notebook labelled by John Harris 'Miscellaneous Notes' with an index at the front containing notes on objects, flora, fauna, products, places and gods. It includes examples of attestations of words, variant writings, expressions or other terms formed by or including them, and some ancient Egyptian texts/hymns in translation.
Includes handwritten notes on:
objects (censers, bird traps, djed pillar, netjer pole, furniture, mirrors, sandals, tjet knot, chariots, flail and crock)
flora (plants, trees including conifers, cedar, cypress , woods including ebony, grain and wheat)
fauna (dogs, camels, giraffes, deer, oryx and a fauna bibliography)
products (natron, incense, myrrh, methods of tapping resin)
places (Lebanon, Byblos, "the land of the god", Zahi, Retjenu, Phoenicia, place names in Syria)
gods (Osiris, Atum-Kheprer [also referred to as Atum-Kheper or Atum-Kepri], Iah, Adonis and Attis, Neferhetep, hieroglyph for God [R8] and variants)
Also includes notes on funerary offerings, the word sedj in seals, circumcision and the ritual of embalming.
Pages 3-4, 48-49, 51-59, 61-69 and 72-75 have been cut out. According to the index at the front of the notebook these pages include notes on:
-trees and wood (merw-wood, wan-wood, Peqer tree)
-animals (pig, cat, rat, mouse, lion, fox, wolf, jackal, ass, porcupine, jerboa, hippopotamus, elephant, hyena, monkey, baboon, bat, hedeghog, bear, ichneum, leopard, hare, addax, kudu, goat, ibex, dorcas gazelle)
Dates: There are references to publications up to 1925. Notes appear to have been added at different times.


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I've got requests already for
grep and
awk info. I'm working on the
grep stuff, should be out soon, honest. Apparently this shortage of round tuits should not last long. I'll see what I can do about
awk; I know about one thing with awk, something along the lines of
df| awk '{ print $5,$1,$6 }'
So; post comments here, if there's a particular *nix (particularly shell-based) hint or tip you would like to see.
WordPress doesn't seem to have any kind of facility for voting, so we'll just start with a simple "tell me what you want" system. If people want stuff, I'll try to post it (if I know it!)


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Viral Whataburger sign is the inspiration Texas needs through Harvey
As both a hurricane and a tropical storm Harvey has caused devastation across Texas, but one battered Whataburger sign is inspiring some residents.
The image, which has appeared across Facebook, Reddit, Snapchat and other social networking sites, is captioned, "Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there."
And one posting from Brandon Artiga, a San Jacinto college student in Houston, has been shared more than 35,000 times since it first went up.
FACT CHECK: The hoaxes and fake news debunked during Harvey
Artiga and his extended family had to evacuate their home in East Houston on Saturday and were initially taken to an elementary school, he told Chron.com on Tuesday. When flooding threatened that building, they were moved to the transit center near I-45 and Beltway 8 where they were picked up by family members.
On Sunday, Artiga posted the image, which he originally saw on Instagram.
"It just kind of represents us in way," Artiga said. "It shows that at the end of the day, after the rain, we can come back and still stand.
"It just kind of connected with Houston, so I thought I should share it with the world."
He never expected the image to go as viral as it did, but he thinks that others likely found it as funny and inspirational as he did.
SIGN OF THE TIMES: Funny signs find humor in Hurricane Harvey's havoc
"It's just been a hard time trying to evacuate here in Houston," he said. "I guess they just needed something to cheer them up."
Artiga doesn't know who originally posted the message, but according to the Austin American-Statesman, the sign appears to be from the Whataburger at 4545 Violet Road in Corpus Christi.
Whataburger announced Sunday on the company's official Twitter account that all Houston-area locations were closed.


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Location: Coastal Plain Soil, Water and Plant Conservation ResearchTitle: Sorption of bisphenol A, 17a-ethinyl estradiol and phenanthrene on thermally and hydrothermally produced biochars
|SUN, KE - University Of Massachusetts
|Ro, Kyoung
|GUO, MINGXIN - Delaware State University
|Novak, Jeffrey - Jeff
|MASHAYEKHI, HAMID - University Of Massachusetts
|XING, BAOSHAN - University Of Massachusetts
Submitted to: Bioresource Technology
Publication Type: Peer Reviewed Journal
Publication Acceptance Date: 3/13/2011
Publication Date: 3/17/2011
Citation: Sun, K., Ro, K.S., Guo, M., Novak, J.M., Mashayekhi, H., Xing, B. 2011. Sorption of bisphenol A, 17a-ethinyl estradiol and phenanthrene on thermally and hydrothermally produced biochars. Bioresource Technology. 102:5757-5763.
Interpretive Summary: Biochars are a charcoal–like product made as a co-product during the biofuel manufacturing process. They have the potential to serve as a sorption media for organic pollutants. Their ability to sorb pollutants, however, can vary due to difference in feedstock and production practices. For example, two biochars were produced using a thermal pyrolytic process while the other two were produced using hydrothermal procedures. Characterizing the thermal and hydrothermal produced biochars using spectroscopic techniques revealed that there were large differences in chemical and structural properties. We speculated that the suitability of the 4 biochars to sorb the pollutants would vary due to chemical and structural differences. To test this speculation, a series of laboratory sorption studies were conducted to quantify the amount of pollutant sorbed by each biochar. Three organic pollutants were selected as model compounds. They were reacted with the four different biochars, and after a period of time, the quantity of organic pollutants sorbed was quantified. The quantity of pollutant sorbed by each biochar was determined. These values were then linked to each biochar's chemical and structural characteristics. We found that the four biochars were effective at sorbing the three model organic pollutants; however, the hydrothermal-produced biochar was a better sprption media. Further studies are needed to clarify the relationship between the structural characteristics of each biochar with more types of organic pollutants.
Technical Abstract: In this study, organic contaminant removal potential of biochars made from various agricultural residuals was investigated through sorption experiments. The model pollutants include endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) such as common estrogenic compounds, bisphenol A (BPA) and 17a-ethinyl estradiol (EE2), and a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon, phenanthrene (Phen). Two thermal biochars were made from pyrolyzing poultry litter and wheat straw at 400ºC for 2 to 7 hrs. Two hydrothermal biochars were made by carbonizing poultry litter and swine solids in water at 250ºC under autogenic pressure for 20 hrs. The thermal biochars were composed mostly of aromatic moieties while hydrothermal biochars were composed of diverse functional groups. Because of the diverse functional groups associated with hydrothermal biochars, sorption capacities for polar estrogenic compounds were significantly higher than that of thermal biochars. The sorption capacities for nonpolar Phen were similar for both thermal and hydrothermal biochars. This study demonstrated that hydrothmeral biochar could absorb a wide spectrum of both polar and non-polar organic contaminants than thermally produced biochars.


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Washington's Blog
March 9, 2011
- A d v e r t i s e m e n t
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Former counter-terrorism czar Richard A. Clarke wrote in May 2009 that America's indefinite detention without trial is a leading Al Qaeda recruiting tool:
On detention, the Bush team leaped to the assumption that U.S. courts and prisons would not work. Before the terrorist attacks, the U.S. counterterrorism program of the 1990s had arrested al-Qaeda terrorists and others around the world and had a 100 percent conviction rate in the U.S. justice system. Yet the American system was abandoned, again as part of a pattern of immediately adopting the most extreme response available. Camps were established around the world, notably in Guantanamo Bay, where prisoners were held without being charged or tried. They became symbols of American overreach, held up as proof that al-Qaeda's anti-American propaganda was right.
The same month, I interviewed one of the world's leading experts on terror – Terrell (Terry) E. Arnold, and Arnold agreed with Clarke:
WB: I'm interested in your views on whether releasing the photos of the "harsh interrogation" would create a wave of anti-American sentiment, and whether the additional risk it is alleged to create to our troops is justified?
Terry Arnold: I think the chances are pretty good that such pictures will increase the anger, but I fear that the real damage already has been done by:
(a) keeping hundreds of young men in confinement without trial;
(b) having it known by various channels that they were tortured, and
(c) reports that the Americans intend to keep many of these young people in confinement for the indefinite future because their captors are afraid to let them go.
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(Arnold's statement is particularly relevant since Obama is considering indefinitely detaining the Guantanamo detainees without a real trial under the U.S. justice system)
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Rebekah Jenkins recorded a singles and doubles win on Friday against UNC Asheville.
The Liberty women's tennis team posted its first conference sweep of the season, rolling past the visiting UNC Asheville Bulldogs, 7-0, on Friday afternoon at the Sports Racket.
The Lady Flames improve to 9-8 on the season and 4-2 in Big South tilts. Liberty extends its winning streak against the Bulldogs to four matches. UNC Asheville's record drops to 10-6 overall and 2-3 in conference play. The Lady Flames blitzed through the doubles matches, posting a sweep for the second time in the last three matches. Belen Rivera and Brittany Yang dominated Christine Boissevain and Amryn Soldier, 8-2, in the No. 1 position, improving the duo to a team-best 7-3 this season.
Cameron Richard and Valerie Thong ran their winning streak to four matches with an 8-3 victory at No. 3 over Emily McNall and Gillian Lewis to clinch the point for Liberty.
The Lady Flames' No. 1 tandem of Rebekah Jenkins and Maria Khval capped the sweep by doubling up Ericka Rivero and Zoe Hamel, 8-4.
Liberty continued its strong play with straight-set wins in the No. 5, 4 and 3 singles positions. Nicola Wellman improved to a team-best 11-4 on the season with a 6-2, 6-4 victory in the No. 5 spot against McNall. The junior upped her record in Big South contests to 5-1.
Khval ousted Boissevain, 6-1, 6-3, at No. 4, improving the freshman's mark to 10-7 overall on the year. Rivera picked up her fifth conference victory in six matches, knocking off Soldier, 7-6 (2), 6-1, in the No. 3 position.
With the match already clinched, Liberty collected three more victories to complete the sweep. In the No. 1 position, Yang was up, 3-6, 6-3, 4-1, before Hamel had to retire due to injury, giving the Liberty junior her 10th win of the season.
At No. 2, Jenkins came from behind to defeat Rivero in a tight contest, 2-6, 7-6 (3), 10-7, before Thong closed the afternoon with a 6-1, 6-3 ousting of Lewis in the No. 6 spot.
"We had a solid performance today against a good team," commented Liberty head coach Jeff Maren. "I was pleased with our consistency and fight. I am looking forward to continuing this level of focus in our next match."
The Lady Flames continue Big South play on Sunday with a road contest at Presbyterian College. Match time against the Blue Hose is scheduled for 1 p.m.
Liberty 7, UNC Asheville 0 DOUBLES 1. Rebekah Jenkins/Maria Khval (LU) def. Ericka Rivero/Zoe Hamel (UNCA), 8-4 2. Brittany Yang/Belen Rivera (LU) def. Christine Boissevain/Amryn Soldier (UNCA), 8-2 3. Cameron Richard/Valerie Thong (LU) def. Emily McNall/Gillian Lewis (UNCA), 8-3
SINGLES 1. Brittany Yang (LU) def. Zoe Hamel (UNCA), 3-6, 6-3, 4-1 retired 2. Rebekah Jenkins (LU) def. Ericka Rivero (UNCA), 2-6, 7-6 (3), 10-7 3. Belen Rivera (LU) def. Amryn Soldier (UNCA), 7-6 (2), 6-1 4. Maria Khval (LU) def. Christine Boissevain (UNCA), 6-1, 6-3 5. Nicola Wellman (LU) def. Emily McNall (UNCA), 6-2, 6-4 6. Valerie Thong (LU) def. Gillian Lewis (UNCA), 6-1, 6-3


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EDIT: Just as a clarification – our guild changes were really a group effort. In the comments I'm being given waaaay too much credit. In reality, I had very little to do with it all. I was a strong critic of the old ways and I suggested a few concrete ideas that might help us improve as a raid team, but the credit for implementing change should go to our raid leader. He's the gifted one who listens to everyone's input then makes good decisions that he stands by. And our team as a whole deserves credit for their active participation in all aspects of the process.
I left "my old guild" at a time where my raid schedule was very limited and I couldn't really dedicate myself to a team. I was welcomed into a group of (casually raiding) friends who seemed cool with having me around and understood that I would move on once I could live in more raid-friendly timezone.
So that early January, I went from a 9/12 guild to a 0/12 guild.
Oh the culture shock!
There was no point in writing on the forums: no one visited them. There was no healer chat to goof around in. When we'd reach a new boss fight, only the raid leader knew anything about it. Pulls were slow and difficult to recover from. Random AFKs were normal. Raid start time meant "we'll think about whether or not we want to raid and if you're lucky, we'll send invites out within the hour". If the raid wasn't cancelled that is.
The people were fun and I liked most of my guildies. It was a blissful break from the childishness and the vulgarity that my former guild chat had degenerated into. But the raids… The raids were painful. Skill or attitude weren't an issue. These people were quite possibly the most patient individuals I'd ever come across on the internet. And as I would tell those who asked about my guild situation: "They play pretty well… on the rare occasion that they play."
I don't care about boss kills much. Me, I get pleasure from strategy discussions, from pushing myself to squeeze every ounce of juice out of my character and from working as a team. When I say I hate casual raiding, it's not about the boss kills and it's not about the rankings. It's about being deprived of the game aspects that make me tick.
As I was getting ready to leave…something happened
I'm not sure exactly what triggered the idea to change. I knew at the time, but I can't remember. I do remember those long chats with my raid leader about how we both needed a more focused environment. I also remember hoping that I could stay on Nerzhul.
Then one day my raid leader mentioned that a few other guildies were interested in upping our pace a bit.
Then a lot of things I don't remember happened, which eventually let to a thread (started by our raid leader) called "In order to make a more efficient raid group".
I wanted a project. I also really liked working with Team Sport's raid leader. (Remember this post?) And I didn't want to leave the server.
So I got on board.
Would they go for it? Could I hope?
I know what it's like to drag a heavy bolder up a hill. It's just like trying to get satisfied players to change their playstyle.
My biggest worry was our raid team enjoyed our current status. Of course, they always want more boss kills. But, to them, would those boss kills be worth the trouble? I like being extremely time-efficient, but would they?
We decided to actually play
I didn't interpret them properly at the time, but the majority of the responses in our raid efficiency thread expressed annoyances with our late start times, our frequent signs-up-but-doesn't-shows and our constant stalling due to random AFKs. I was delighted to discover that I wasn't alone in feeling the way I did.
I pushed for communication
Maybe it's a gender thing. Girls tend to like to communicate. I'm the only girl in the guild. I'm the one who whined and whined and whined and WHINED about our lack of communication.
They are lovely and humoured me. We got healing/dps/tank chat channels. Our raid leader now often hangs out after raids for those who want to talk about the night. And someone starts a debriefing thread on the forums after each raid.
The Challenges of a Democratic Guild
Alas' Effers made a big splash in the blogosphere with their democratic (and originally officerless) guild. And I think the Effers were the first to really talk about it.
I'm also in a democratic, officerless guild. A democratic, officerless guild that is several years old. We're even sort of GM-less. It took me 6 months in the guild to find out that we had a GM. It went kind of like this:
Me: Why does that guy always get all weird about guild stuff.
Guildie: He started the guild.
Me: So he's actually the GM?
Guildie: I guess you could say that.
There are ruins of past attempts at having officers: there are still some characters with a "team captain" rank and there's an officer forum on our guild website (last post is from December, by someone who doesn't have the "team captain" rank).
But all the raid organization and role leading is done by the 2 or 3 (depending on the day) guys who came up with the idea to fit a raid team into the guild. All "members" can see and type in /ochat. To become a member, you have to be voted in by at least 10 other "members". (I do love the concept, however we don't have 10 active "members" anymore, so it's currently impossible for new recruits to become full members. I'm not a full member.) If someone wants to suggest and implement a new policy, a vote is called and all "members" vote on it.
In theory it's awesome and I love it. In practice, implementing new ideas is a big hassle. This guild is several years old and, until recently, has experienced very little turnover. What happens when a democratic guild has been around for years is this: the group becomes set in its ways and status quo takes over. In other words, everyone becomes afraid of rocking the boat.
So we had a team who hadn't seen much significant change in a few years. We had no one with any formal authority to say "this is what we're going to do". This wasn't looking good.
The results, up 'til now
Our "raid team improvement" thread was about 3 or 4 weeks ago. Since then, we've down 2 new bosses (4 if you count Neferian and Cho'Gall, which aren't much of a challenge on normal mode anymore), which is probably where we would have been anyway.
– We've started every single raid on time (with the exception of a few delays due to having to pug a few raiders).
– We've received a surprising number of applications (including an AWESOME application written by a dear commenter on this very blog!).
-It's been two weeks since we've had to pug. We even had to sit someone for the first time due to too many dps online at once.
– We've shaved a lot of time off our trash pulls (I know because I time our trash).
– I don't feel the need to alt tab out between wipes on progression bosses anymore.
– People who randomly AFK are being chastised by their fellow players.
– Role-teams are communicating more.
– A larger number of team members are participating in strat discussions and post-raid debriefings.
– Some people actually read the forums.
– Guildies have been going out of their way to gear up outside of raids and, even better, helping each other gear up outside of raids.
I can't begin to express how I excited I am and how proud I am of my guildies for all their hard work.
I know that the changes might just be temporary. The pace is new to us, so we're learning and can't joke around as much as we used. We might give up before we get used to this pace. Or we might just decide this style of raiding was fun for a little while, but not longer. Or, as my track record predicts, I might have a falling out with our raid leaders and have to go my own way.
I can, however, accept that nothing lasts forever and, like in anything I do, I'm enjoying the moment.


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"So, based on a joke my wife (total genius) made about 9 months ago, I made a Star Wars Christmas Story leg-lamp crossover from parts I had around the house. Not permanent, but fun. The parts will be returned to their proper builds in a few days.
I HAVE been planning on making a permanent version ever since she first mentioned it months ago. After this picture was posted on facebook, there have been TONS of responses asking where I got it, which has given me the motivation to build the actual lamp for next December (2013)
Starting in January I'll be sculpting new, original parts from scratch and posting loads progress photos of the entire build here."
Monday, December 24, 2012
Mash-Up: Star Wars / Christmas Story
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by Bart Hazen of The Daily Peloton
1st GP Richard Groenendaal – St. Michielsgestel: Elite Women
The women's race at the first GP Richard Groenendaal was won by Team Flexpoint captain Mirjam Melchers-van Poppel. Melchers dominated the whole race and finished with a lead of over 1:00 on the ZZPR riders Sanne van Paassen and Reza Hormes-Ravenstijn who completed the podium. Young Flexpoint rider Tessa van Nieuwpoort and Abke Francissen completed the top five.
The participation numbers weren't that strong due to the competition of the race in Tervuren (Belgium). From the start Mirjam Melchers-van Poppel took the initiative. Sanne van Paassen was able to join her but due to a crash the ZZPR rider dropped with the Dutch National Cyclocross Champion.
Melchers extended her lead lap by lap on her competitors to win with a lead of 1:00 over Sanne van Paassen. Reza Hormes finished as third at 1:21. Japanese Champion Ayako Toyooka was one of the few foreigners at the start and finished at in eight, 3 down on the winner. Also see the men's race report from the GP Groenendaal.
Photo Gallery:
Women's Results:
1. Mirjam Melchers van Poppel (Ned) Team Flexpoint 42:28
2. Sanne van Paassen (Ned) ZZPR.nl 1:00
3. Reza Hormes Ravenstijn (Ned) ZZPR.nl 1:21
4. Tessa van Nieuwpoort (Ned) Team Flexpoint 1:38
5. Abke Francissen (Ned) 1:45
6. Arenda Grimberg (Ned) 2:34
7. Rebecca Talen (Ned) 2:46
8. Ayako Tooyoka (Jpn) 3:01
9. Lucinda Brand (Ned) 3:42
10. Kirsten Peetom (Ned) 3:49
11. Elke Riedl (Aut) 3:58
12. Daisy van der Aa (Ned) Team DSB Bank 3:58
13. Veerle Goossens (Ned) 4:06
14. Britt Jochems (Ned) ZZPR.nl 4:06
15. Sabrina Stultiens (Ned) 4:09
16. Lana Verberne (Ned) 5:03
17. Linda Kroes (Ned) 5:15
18. Helena van Leijen (Ned) 5:18
19. Karen Verhestraeten (Ned) 5:29
20. Kiona Harbers (Ned) 6:07
21. Sophie de Boer (Ned) 6:07
22. Dirkje Bazuin (Ned) 6:23
23. Marjolein Claessen (Ned) 6:38
24. Eefje Ottevanger (Ned)
25. Joyce van der Peet (Ned)
40 riders completed the race.


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Morning Book Club
Wednesday, July 8 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
|Recurring Event (See all)
An event every month that begins at 10:00 am on day Second of the month, repeating indefinitely
The Morning Book Club meets on the second Wednesday of every month. Meetings begin at 10 a.m. in the Historical Conference Room of the Library. Titles include a variety of adult fiction, nonfiction and biographies.


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2012 record: 7-18-9 (30 points); 24 GF / 58 GA (-34 GD)
2012 in Review: Chivas USA's season in quotes
Opta Spotlight: Numbers not kind to Chivas
Over the next two weeks, MLSsoccer.com will preview each of the 19 teams in Major League Soccer, beginning with the clubs that brought up the bottom of the table in 2012 and ending with the Supporters' Shield-winning San Jose Earthquakes. This is part one of two previewing Chivas USA's 2013 season. You can find Part 2 here.
Setting the Scene
A flurry of offseason decisions have left many questioning the direction of Chivas USA, yet a semblance of excitement surrounds the club as it enters its ninth season in MLS. New head coach José Luis Sánchez Solá has been tasked with creating buzz in Los Angeles and the vibrant "Chelís" has certainly taken that to heart, becoming a quote machine with reporters while maintaining a fiery approach in training. Give co-owners Jorge Vergara and Angelica Fuentes this much: Chivas USA haven't sat idle following a putrid 2012 campaign.
Unfortunately for the Rojiblancos, matches aren't decided by a coach's ability to motivate. Chivas USA would be in great shape if that were the case. In reality, the club faces an uphill climb in a competitive Western Conference, but the passionate Sánchez Solá remains optimistic about his first year.
In and Out
IN: M Carlos Alvarez (1/17/13 - SuperDraft); M Eric Avila (1/22/13 - trade from Colorado); D Steve Purdy (2/14/13 - free agent); D Carlos Borja (2/14/13 - free agent)
OUT: F Juan Pablo Ángel (12/3/12 - out of contract); M Peter Vagenas (12/3/12 - out of contract); D Danny Califf (12/3/12 - option declined); F Alejandro Moreno (12/3/12 - option declined); M Nick LaBrocca (1/22/13 - trade to Colorado); F Casey Townsend (1/25/13 - trade to D.C. United); M Ben Zemanski (2/13/13 - trade to Portland); D James Riley (2/14/13 - trade to D.C. United); M Paolo Cardozo (2/14/13 - option declined); M Ryan Smith (2/14/13 - option declined); D John Valencia (2/14/13 - option declined); F Cesar Romero (2/14/13 - waived); M Shalrie Joseph (2/19/13 - trade to Seattle)
COACHING STAFF: José Luis Sánchez Solá replaces Robin Fraser. Assistant coach: Daniel Gonzalez
READ: 2013 Chivas USA Depth Chart
Star Attraction: Juan Agudelo
Following a training stint with Scottish side Celtic, Agudelo was called into the USMNT's January camp and forced to miss the Goats' first two weeks of preseason camp. Upon his arrival in Carson, the 20-year-old forward managed to make a quick impression on Chelís despite a lingering foot injury. The coach understands Agudelo will be crucial to the club's success and hope is that the budding star maintains a clean bill of health. He scored three goals last season after being acquired from the New York Red Bulls, and a lot of more is expected this year.
READ: Agudelo injury leads Chelís to blast MLS recoveries
Unsung Hero: Dan Kennedy
It might not be evident in the win-loss column, but Kennedy has quietly established himself as one of the league's top goalkeepers in recent years. He is coming off consecutive 100-save, 32-start seasons and, though rumors had him on the move as part of Chivas USA's offseason clearance, Sánchez Solá pegged 30-year-old netminder as his captain. Chelís understands that the combined 15-29 record the last two years is misleading.
Ready for Primetime: Miller Bolaños
The speed and physicality of MLS took Bolaños by surprise in his rookie season, but the 22-year-old Ecuadorian has had a stellar preseason leading up to his second year. Bolaños is ecstatic about his role in the new aggressive attack Sánchez Solá has implemented, while the coach described his attacking midfielder as "spectacular" and "a natural goal scorer."
SEE: Chivas USA's 2012 season in review
Storylines to Watch
1. Eight seconds or less? Ball recovery has been a big focus of Sánchez Solá's preseason training methods, with the coaching staff keeping statistics on how long it takes their side to regain possession. It will be interesting to see how the aggressive, fast-paced approach unfolds when matches matter.
2. Will Chelís have to adapt? It's no secret that Sánchez Solá has his philosophies – which he himself labeled as "stubborn" – but will he be the first to budge if Chivas USA stumble out of the gate, or will opposing coaches have to alter their schemes first?
READ: Chelis says it's his job to change culture, win back fans
What He Said
"This is a team that will wrestle and fight, a team that will launch itself from the top rope."
— Chivas USA first-year head coach José Luis Sánchez Solá on his expectations for 2013
SEE: 2013 Season Preview Archive
If Everything Goes Right
Quick turnarounds are rare in sports, yet Sánchez Solá is unconcerned with the past. He genuinely believes his side will play an entertaining brand of soccer while remaining competitive in the conference. If things click quickly for this bunch, expect the Goats to climb out of the cellar to at least vie for a playoff spot.


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Endeavour docks with Space Station
Space Shuttle Endeavour arrived at the International Space Station today at 12:14 CEST (10:14 GMT) after chasing it in space following a textbook launch on Monday. The 12 astronauts are now working together.
The hatches between the Shuttle and the International Space Station (ISS) were opened at 13:38 CEST after leak tests.
ESA astronaut Roberto Vittori and his five crewmates floated into the Station at 14:36 CEST, where they were welcomed by the Expedition 27 crew, including another of ESA's Italian astronauts, Paolo Nespoli.
The Shuttle's main payload is the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer, AMS-02, one of the most exciting scientific instruments ever built – an experiment that could change our understanding of the Universe.
After being installed tomorrow, it will be the largest science experiment on the Station.
The installation requires careful choreography between the Shuttle's robot arm and the Station's own arm. The huge package will be picked up by the Shuttle arm from the cargo bay of Endeavour and handed over to the ISS arm, which will hoist it to a new home on the upper side of the Station's central truss.
Roberto Vittori will play an important role in these intricate robotic manoeuvres. During the 16-day STS-134 mission the Endeavour astronauts will perform four spacewalks and install spare parts and micrometeoroid shields to the Station.
After this work and a total of 36 Shuttle visits, the orbital outpost is ready for a multitude of uses, ranging from fundamental science experiments to preparing for the exploration of deep space.
Paolo coming home
After almost six days of combined activities, the six-man crew of Endeavour and three ISS astronauts will say goodbye to the departing Dmitri Kondratyev, Catherine Coleman and Paolo Nespoli, who have been aboard the Station since last December.
The trio will board Soyuz TMA-20 on Tuesday night and undock from the nadir Rassvet port at 01:06 CEST on 24 May (23:06 GMT on 23 May).
The landing is planned for about three hours later, at 04:26 CEST (02:26 GMT), on the steppes of Kazakhstan soon after sunrise.
Science on DAMA mission
Roberto's mission is named DAMA after the mysterious 'dark matter' that fills the Universe. It is hoped that AMS-02 will detect this dark matter and antimatter by observing cosmic rays, providing a better understanding of the origin and structure of the Universe.
In addition, Roberto will be a test subject for two ESA life science experiments and perform six studies sponsored by the Italian space agency, ASI, in technology, medicine, biology and material science.
Endeavour is scheduled to depart the Station in early hours of Monday, 30 May (CEST) and land at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on 1 June.


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Milage range at track speeds?
Milage range at track speeds?
You'll want to see the range-versus-speed chart at http://www.teslamotors.com/blog/roadster-efficiency-and-range.
Of course, in addition to speed, acceleration takes a huge hit. (Some of which you may get back by regen; depends on how you're braking). I don't think I've seen any numbers for that, though.
I've never taken mine to the track, so here's where somebody who has can step in with a real-life experience.
No real-life experience about Roadster, but I have driven some track laps with other cars.
"Like it might be hard to do 4 15-20 min. track sessions at VIR on one charge."
You are quite correct. In track you need more serious braking than what Roadster regen can give, which means regen doesn't help much and you will be pushing the accelerator at max in every single straight using ~200kW of power. That amount of power drains the battery in 15 minutes, maybe 45min tops in twisty track. Can't do 4 15 minute track sessions unless you have fast charger in place and you have enough time to charge something like 25% of battery between sessions (bit less than hour).
Roadster is not race-car, with more power in regen (preferably in front wheels) you could extend that time _a lot_, but as it is now your track time would be rather limited.
SpeedVentures has run a one-day event named REFUEL in July the past two years at Laguna Seca for alternative fuel vehicles, of which Tesla Roadsters were the majority participants. The day consisted of 3 sessions, a 1-lap time trial, and a final session, interleaved with sessions for two or three different groups of ICE vehicles. Each session was about 15 minutes (5 laps or so). Between sessions we were able to charge with 40-amp charge cables, but it was not enough time to get all the way back to full.
Besides charge depletion, another limiting factor is hitting temperature limits in the motor and PEM.
hmm, that chart of range vs speed practically screams for some sort of gearbox to make the engine run at lower rpms during high speeds. even if you are going 90 on a highway, thats still a 125mile range, but if that could just even be doubled, thatd be all the more impressive. hopefuly someone can design a gearbox that is up to snuff for future tesla models.
Gearbox doesn't help one bit at that. I don't even understand how could it. What is your reasoning behind that gearbox could give you more range?
Total power stored in the battery pack is around 53 Kwh,
now if you use 53 Kw of power it will last for 60 min,
53 + 53 = 106 will last for 30 minutes
212 Kw (close to max power of motor itself, 215 Kw) = will last for 15 minutes..........!!!!!!!!!!!!!
if you are ready to neglect the extra power required for accessories, AC, Music system, and God knows what.....on top of that battery is operated at room temperature........:-)
@bhp, your analysis is appropriate as a back-of-the-envelope measure, but it omits the consideration that when you draw out the energy at a faster rate, the total you get is reduced. For lead-acid batteries, the effect is pronounced, and is named the Peukert effect after the scientist who studied it. Other battery chemistries have different behavior, but I believe all of them suffer some reduction.
I'm aware about Peukert effect: I^n X t = C
Where I is the discharge current in A,
"t" is the duration of the discharge in hours
n = Peukert no.
C = theoretical capacity of the battery.
Moreover my answer was basically based on,
SOC % = (1 - (amps*time)/Ah*3600)*100
and i have not considered any kind of irreversible capacity losses....:-).......which i know LiCoO2 has !
One positive aspect of lithium batteries is that there is virtually no Peukert effect. I know with lead batteries if you have a 100 amp-hr battery and pull 5 amps out it will last 20 hours for a total of 100 amp hrs. But if you pull say 100 amps, the battery will last about 20 minutes for an effective capacity of about 33 amp-hrs. With the same capacity lithium at 100 amp draw it will last about an hour. Lithium does not care if you pull the current out fast or slow. At least that is the case over a very wide range of current draws.
I took my Roadster to the Autobahn track near Chicago in October 2009, on a trailer. It was a cool day in the 50s, and the car was able to complete 4 15 minute sessions, with only a little reserve at the end (I did not recharge). I had a professional driver drive the first round and then he accompanied me as the passenger/coach, he loved it. It was fun but I could not compete with track cars driven by experienced drivers. The biggest problem was reduced power due to temperature limits after about 10 minutes. If I was to do it again, I would pack the trunk with ice in a garbage bag.
Seems to be that overheating the engine is a main problem for Roadster in any track sessions. I think that is the reason why they chose to use liquid cooling for Model S. Maybe also Roadster 3.0 or 4.0 which is build using same basic principle as Model S will use that too.
I believe the current Roadster already uses liquid cooling.
AFAIK it still is air-cooled. IIRC "eberhart" told us that his car engine was overheating because air blower had broken and his car was version 2.5.
@Timo: I am pretty sure that blower is forcing air onto a heat exchanger. The blowers are in the front of the car while the engine and battery are in the back.
My understanding is that the PEM and battery pack are liquid cooled, but the motor is air cooled.
In the Roadster, it's just the battery that's liquid cooled, the rest are all air cooled.
You're correct. Sorry, I misread that as referring to the battery. Thanks.
I had my 2.0 Roadster on a 1.5 mile road course near Detroit MI. I started with 190 ideal miles on a performance charge. I drove 15 miles to the track. Track time during the afternoon consisted of four, 5 lap sessions. I then drove back the 15 miles back and arrived at my charge point with 85 ideal miles. Estimated miles was down around 35, due to my "non-green" driving on track. Sorry my numbers aren't more precise this took place 6 months ago.


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It was confirmed this morning that Aaron Myers will be sharing the stage with Singer/Songwriter Maureen Mullaney at the Black Fox Lounge Friday night January 27th. Both, while being long time staples at the venue, have always dropped by and teased audiences at each others shows with their energy, playfulness and talent. For a rare treat, they will finally join their musical efforts in a single performance that will no doubt electrify their audience.
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I frequently hear from former students – usually bright, idealistic twentysomethings — long after they've exchanged their college dreams for, you know, reality.
Often, these women are more than a little shell-shocked when they come face to face with the disconnect between their high expectations and life out there in the real world of work. Their notes, emails and phone calls speak of a certain dissatisfact Raised to believe they could have it all, they're suddenly undecided. Disillusioned. Wondering about that greener grass. One former student, channeling Betty Friedan, called it "the other problem that has no name." All this angst, in fact, was one of the triggers for our book.
The latest email came from a focused young woman – we'll call her Susie — who moved several states away after she scored the job of her dreams at a big tech company right out of the gate. Great, right? But what she wrote was anything but.
She first relayed a story of a friend, an Ivy League grad who was now working in New York – who was so miserable at her job she was thinking of calling it quits. Why? Constant sexist remarks. A sense that she was invisible to the powers that be. The final straw? One of the partners in her firm sent out an office-wide email, addressed "Dear Gentlemen", even though there were several women on the chain – and left her off it completely, though a male employee with her same job was included.
Small stuff, maybe. But when you've been led to believe that gender discrimination is a thing of the past, that feminist battles have been fought and won, that you, sister, have achieved equality, reality provides a nasty wake-up call.
Anyway, back to Susie, who had her own tale of invisibility to tell. Not long ago, she flew off to run a booth at a trade show for her company. She reveled in the responsibility – and also in the opportunity to finally have a face-to-face meeting with her brand new boss, who was headquartered in a different state. But while Susie was busy running the show, a Playboy model who'd been hired by her company for the gig, was working the crowd.
You can guess how this story ends, right? Susie ended up with about 20 minutes of facetime with her boss, who was far more interested in chatting up the model and taking her to dinner.
"It just leaves so much dissatisfaction in my heart because I feel like there is no way to win this game," Susie wrote. "As women, what makes us valuable in the office? There are enough really talented women on my team that I know climbing the ranks is a possibility…" And yet, she wondered: how do these women feel when they're smart, work hard, and then they see, as she did at the tradeshow, that looks carry more currency than talent. "I just wonder," she wrote, "that even if we reach the pinnacle of success, whatever that might be, will we ever feel like we truly have it?"
Sigh. One of the most insidious things about this kind of sexism, I told Susie, is that the folks who perpetuate this nonsense rarely realize what they are doing or saying. White male privilege? More than likely. But it also speaks to the fact that, while we may have come a long way, we still have a long way to go. Which is why I get so grumpy when young women refuse to call themselves feminists – or when their older sisters, the ones who are edging up toward the top of the food chain, are loathe to acknowledge the way things were – and in many cases, still are.
Of course, what rankles the most is the idea that dealing with gender discrimination, with sexism of all kinds, is seen as women's work. Shouldn't it be everyone's work?
Hillary Clinton — one of the most powerful women in the world and someone who has put up with more than her share of bad behavior solely because of her gender – might well agree. Check what she told the Gail Collins in an interview in Sunday's New York Times:
For a long time, Clinton said, when she talked about giving women opportunity, "I could see some eyes glazing over." But now, she continued, people are beginning to see that empowering women leads to economic development. That you don't espouse women's rights because it's a virtuous thing to do but because it leads to economic growth.
Economics? Brilliant! Which leads us back to Susie. Who, we might ask her boss, made more money for her company that week at that trade show?
And exactly who is it that wins when smart and talented young women are too discouraged to stick around?


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It was fun while it lasted, but Joseph Gordon-Levitt has not been cast as the bad guy in "Batman 3," but the good news is that the next Dark Knight saga is to start shooting next spring.
The tubes were ablaze with glee yesterday at the "news" that JGL had been cast as The Riddler, a tidbit dropped by Hollywood Life. It was the perfect rumor in that it made total sense, was about the biggest movie franchise going and offered a piece of casting news that would thrill fanboys, movie snobs and regular folks. But it was too good to be true, according to Gordon-Levitt's "people" via The Playlist.
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When: February , 2013
Where: The Grove
Who: Coco Rocha the New Face for MOD Collection
Model Coco Rocha helped launch the new line, created by Mad Men's costume designer Janie Bryant. Banana Republic and AMC are proud to announce the debut of a third Banana Republic Mad Men®Collection inspired by the costumes featured in the show MAD MEN, reflecting the mod style of the late '60s in collaboration with Emmy® Award-winning Mad Men® Costume Designer Janie Bryant, are available at select Banana Republic retail locations worldwide and online. This spring collection brings bold prints, bright colors and sexy/classy silhouettes for all body types.
First of all, do you know Coco Rocha?
Rocha was born in Toronto, Ontario and grew up in Richmond, British Columbia. `Her knowledge of fashion was limited in the beginning of her modeling career. Rocha has been on the covers of many top fashion magazines including American, Brazilian, Italian, Japanese, Korean and Spanish Vogue, Flare, Fashion, Numero, French, W, Harpers Bazaar, dazed & Confused, i-D, Time & Style Design, and many others. She has spoken out against the eating disorders in the modeling industry. She quotes: "How can any person justify an aesthetic that reduces a woman or child to an emaciated skeleton? Is it art? Surely fashion's aesthetic should enhance and beautify the human form, not destroy it." She has been a devout Jehovahs Witness since childhood, and in a 2013 interview stated that she still follows the Jehovah's Witnesses tradition of preaching door-to-door. She says: "a Christian first and a model second". Her looks makes her one of the most chameleon-like of all the girls in the modeling industry.
When Splash contacted me for this great opportunity to interview supermodel Coco Rocha, I was quickly excited to know more about her at a personal level. When I arrived at The Grove and spotted the MOD trailer in the gorgeous open patio, I felt like I was in a Mad Men scene shot. The sun was shining bright with a 60's vibe. It was the right way to start my fun afternoon. I'm also a huge fan of the tv show, and I consider the 60's to be one of the most fun generations in fashion. There was racks full of fabulous patterns and colors waiting to be worn by him or her.
When I interview Coco, my time was very limited, so I asked quick questions about the collection.
MR: Do you think this collection it's inspiring other TV shows to step it up when it comes to wardrobe?
Coco: I think there's a lot of TV shows out there that the fashion style is too overwhelming or not powerful enough for normal people to wear. So this collection brought pieces that could easily fits everyone's style.
MR: How did Coco got involved?
Coco: Besides modeling, I go to different agencies to help young girls in the modeling industry; like how to pose, how to feel confident and many more aspects of being a fashion model. I'm all about helping the new generation.
MR: How do you think this great collection could give back?
Coco: Great question! Wow! Well, being the face of this great campaign allows me to promote the Banana Republic standards for fashion models, it's one of the healthy model brands out there. It's an honor to be the face of the Mad Man Collection!
Coco had an easy going energy. She surely knows what she's doing with this collection. My only issue was when I asked her about how this great collection could give back to communities, her response was not spoken. But I still find her very sweet and beautiful. To my understanding, any fashion related subjects or collections should create a way to give back through it's success. For example: MOD collection gives back to fashion related programs, giving access to fashion students to the same fabrics and patterns from the collection to create their own. Then compete to be one of the future selected designs for upcoming collections... Just a thought.
From my fashionista understanding, this collection it's expected to create a fun twist to future collections at the most claimed fashion labels, especially Banana Republic.
I've never been a huge fan of Banana Republic. When I need something blend and just a simple outfit, I go to Banana. I'm Latina, so when it comes to fashion I feel like a chameleon, just like Coco. Fashion is a very powerful muted language that's speaks it's truth about your personality. It's right on! You can actually tell how a stranger thinks when you see what they're wearing. Fashion never lies!
When I chose my fun pieces from this fun collection, I got a sexy/classy dress with a fabulous bold orange pattern that screamed my name out loud. Special guests and fashion experts were there also to take the first look to this special collection before launching. The pop up shop had a fitting room, make-up & hair stationary to give us the complete MOD look. And yes, I couldn't say no to this fabulous treatment. I did it all! One of my photographer friends was there taking pictures, so it was the fastest shoot I've ever done in my life. Thank you Winston! I felt like I was shooting a campaign for Banana, so it really was fun & amazing. Make-up artist gave me the cat eye and the hair was teased up on a pony tail to show the best look for the dress I picked. I couldn't resist to take pictures with my MOD looks!
This piece could be worn at any time of the day or night. Is one of those special dresses you keep handy when running from work to play.
Just by meeting the experts and fashion bloggers, I got to see in person what really attracts buyers to find their favorite pieces. I exchanged information with guests inviting them to visit my online consignment shop for more 60's vibe at www.MeMarketLA.com.
I sold couple of pieces right after this MOD day.
Looking forward to see more fantastic pieces from this sexy collection.
For more of Coco visit: http://www.cocorocha.com/
Ps; get the fresh 60's look today and have fun live should be full of colors!
Photos courtesy of Winston Burris
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Been trying to get added here for something like 2 years!
My name's Austin, thanks for the add!
I own a 76 Celica GT thats got tons done to it. I'm also a student at ASU and president of the car club there, Street Refined.
Here's my build list:
Engine/ Ignition/ Fuel:
- 20R 2.2L (30 thousandths overbore), 2190cc, 8:4:1 compression, aluminum head/block
+.030 hypereutectic pistons from LCE
High performance dual valve springs by Toyhead
Aluminum racing rocker arm assembly with Drilled Shafts by Toyhead
FelPro head gasket
Upgraded bronze valve keepers by Toyhead
High performance bronze valve guides by Toyhead
New valve seals by Toyhead
Stainless steel oversize valves (intake 43mm x 8mm x 115.4mm, exhaust 43mm x 8mm x 115.4mm)
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Pertronix electronic point converter
Centerforce throw-out bearing and pilot bearing
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Holley fuel regulator
Jeep high flow fuel filter(Used for return line to pump)
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Audio System:
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2 6"x 9" Infinity speakers by Harmon Kardon
Rockford Fosgate Punch 225d amp mono bridged for subwoofers
2x Pioneer 12.5" TS-W304C subwoofers
Custom built woofer box with two separated enclosures @ 1.2 cu ft each
All wiring/ fusing wire tucked and run under carpet
Alpine stereo deck
- Custom adjustable front control arms from Techno Toy Tuning
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QA1 coils (rate @ 8k/6k) (7ht350 & 7ht450)
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Custom milled camber plates by Techno Classic
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QA1 CK8201 coil over kit for 82 series (Aluminum sleeve, Spring cap, Spring seat, adjuster nut, Wire ties, Spring cap retainer pin, Jam nut, Snap rings), assembled and modified by Techno Classic
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205/50/15 Yokohama S Drive
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1974 Smiley Bumpers, front and rear; re-chromed
Rolled fenders (all four)
All Celica insignias intact (steering wheel, rear side panels, trunk, original shift knob)
Original GT grille from 1976
JDM mirror
Original body panels & hood from 1976
New paint; GM white; originally green (as seen in the engine bay)
- Fully restored seats and side panels
New carpeting and headliner
Original dash, center console, sail panels and steering wheel from 1976
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