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Langley & Banack is a law firm that serves a range of clients that includes financial institutions, public entities, trusts, and individuals. The firm practices is in the areas of business and insurance litigation, personal injury defense, municipal and school law and corporate transactions. It also deals with several commercial matters, including collections and entity formation, family law, estate planning and probate and administrative proceedings. Langley & Banack additionally deals with bankruptcy and labor and employment practices. Its attorneys handle various oil and gas industry and real estate transactions, financial and banking services representation, and corporate, municipal and taxation matters. The firm is a member of Meritas, which is a network of more than 150 independent member firms and employs over 4,800 attorneys in nearly 60 countries worldwide. Langley & Banack maintains a location in San Antonio.
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**Practice Areas** Langley & Banack has become widely respected for our ability to match our expertise to the needs of a diverse client base. Our practice areas are staffed by attorneys who, in majority, have between 10 and 30 years of experience in their respective areas of expertise. Our attorneys combine top academic credentials with their broad range and depth of experience to provide the highest quality legal representation to our clients. *Arbitration/Mediation *Appellate Law *Banking/Mortgage Lending *Bankruptcy *Business Services *Collections Litigation *Construction Litigation *Corporate Law *Employment Law *Estate/Trust/Fiduciary Litigation *Family Law *Farm and Ranch Law *Homeowners' Association Law *Insurance *International Law *Litigation *Medical Malpractice Defense *Mergers and Acquisitions *Municipal Law *Oil/Gas/Other Minerals *Real Estate *School Law *Taxation/Estate Planning/Employee Benefits
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Employment Law
Workers CompensationShareholder Thomas H. Veitch has been appointed by the Commissioner of Insurance as the public representative on the Texas Workers' Compensation Appeals Panel. The Panel is part of the Texas Department of Insurance and Mr. Veitch will hear cases from across the state. Read More »
Employment DiscriminationMr. Evans works in Langley & Banack's litigation section, devoting his practice equally to employment law and general commercial law. Mr. Evans has advised and represented clients on various matters, including Title VII, the Texas Commission on Human Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Pregnancy Discrimination Act, the Family & Medical Leave Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, and the Texas Payday Act.
Employment ContractWe emphasize practical and efficient solutions to business issues, and have experience in mergers and acquisitions, purchases and sales of business assets, reorganizations, entity selection, formation and operation, including the formation and operation of partnerships, joint ventures, limited liability companies and corporations, buy-sell agreements, business and organizational planning, financing transactions, employment agreements, and private offerings of securities. In order to develop comprehensive solutions for our clients, our lawyers work closely with attorneys in our other practice groups, including tax, real estate, litigation, bankruptcy, labor and employment, and employee benefits.
Employment Litigation
Property Law
Real Estate LitigationMichael Boyle is involved in a general civil litigation practice with emphasis in personal injury and real estate litigation. Mr. Boyle also has considerable experience representing governmental entities, as well as financial institutions. He has been named a Best Lawyer in San Antonio since 2006. Born on March 18, 1951, Philadelphia, Pa. Primary interests are family, including grandchildren, and church. Hobbies are sports and handy-man activities.
Construction LitigationDuring his years of practice, Bill has served as Director of the School Law Section of the Texas Bar Association, a Director and then Chair of the Texas Association School Law Attorneys and was recently elected as a Director of the Texas Association of Community College Attorneys. He has given continuing legal education presentations to the 2003 State Bar of Texas School Law Section Conference on Construction Law, and the annual 1994 University of Texas School Law Conference in Austin. He was a co-author of a St. Mary's Law Review article on "Teacher Termination and Nonrenewal in Texas Public Schools," 16 St. Mary's L.J. 783 (1985) that was later cited by Justice Cornyn in the majority opinion in
Real Estate TransactionsAttorneys in the real estate practice area have experience in handling matters for various parties in real estate transactions, including buyers, sellers, borrowers, lenders, landlords, and tenants. In a typical transaction, Langley & Banack attorneys are involved in contract negotiation and preparation, title, survey, and zoning review, analysis of property condition or environmental issues, negotiations with lenders, preparation or review of closing documents, closing issues, and post-closing operational matters.
Land Use and ZoningTax and Employee Benefits Shareholder Bob Werner was elected Mayor of the City of Shavano Park this month. Mr. Werner has been an active member of the City of Shavano Park government having served as a Councilman and on the Planning & Zoning Committee, where he has served as Chairman since 2006. Mr. Werner replaces Mayor Pro Tem Michele Bunting Ross. Read More »
Landlord-Tenant Disputes
Criminal Law
Criminal Defense
Wrongful DeathGayla Corley is a Shareholder in Langley & Banack's San Antonio office. Since being licensed in 1994, Ms. Corley has been successfully engaged in the practice of general civil litigation and has, primarily, defended against claims for deceptive trade practices, harassment and discrimination, breach of contract, fraud, products liability, wrongful death/survival, personal injury, violations of the Texas Insurance Code and defamation. Her practice includes representation of diverse business concerns, including employers, insurance companies, banks, fiduciaries, healthcare providers and other private interests. Ms. Corley also has extensive experience in defending lawsuits in state and federal court and before administrative agencies such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Department of Labor, the Texas Workforce Commission and the State Board for Educator Certification. As part of her professional endeavors, Ms. Corley is active in the San Antonio Bar Association and the Texas Association of Defense Counsel and periodically writes and presents CLE papers on ethics and litigation-related topics.
Finance Law
BankruptcyWilliam R. Davis, Jr., has a broad-based bankruptcy practice with an emphasis on the representation of consumer and business Debtors in and outside of bankruptcy. A particular emphasis of Mr. Davis' Debtor bankruptcy practice deals with the treatment of tax obligations owing to the Internal Revenue Service through bankruptcy. He deals with workouts and represents creditors such as Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. and Catholic Life Insurance in consumer and business bankruptcy cases throughout the state. Additionally, Mr. Davis is a frequent writer and lecturer at local and state bankruptcy courses.
Tax LawOur experience includes utilizing the most sophisticated planning techniques for preserving family wealth. In addition, though we have the experience and capacity to deal with all matters related to planning for high net worth clients, we also offer our experience and expertise to those who do not require complex tax planning. Whether the estate requires state of the art sophisticated planning techniques or more routine planning documents, our clients can be confident that their estate planning attorneys will assist them in understanding the planning options that are appropriate for their goals, family situations, and assets.
Family Law
Child SupportMoulton Dowler has a very broad-based civil practice with emphasis on family law and general litigation. Mr. Dowler's family law practice has involved all aspects of family law, including divorce, enforcement of property division, enforcement of child support, and modification of custody and child support, as well as pre-marital agreements and post-marital agreements. Mr. Dowler has extensive experience in negotiating and litigating family law issues and also practices in the area of collaborative law. In regard to other civil litigation, Mr. Dowler has represented companies and individuals from many different personal and business contexts from both the plaintiff's and defendant's perspective and practices in the State and Federal court systems. Before becoming more specialized in areas of practice involving litigation, Mr. Dowler represented clients in substantial corporate and real estate transactions which provided a business-oriented background that is often very helpful in litigation. He has often had success in resolving cases through mediation. Through the years, Mr. Dowler has developed very close professional relationships with many clients and has been fortunate to have had representations which have extended beyond twenty years with numbers clients.
Child Custody and VisitationDrafting Custody & Visitation Orders for Tots, Teens & Special Needs Children, Extreme Divorce Practice Make Over V, San Antonio Bar Association, Family Law Section (2007)
PaternityCharla Davies is an Associate in Langley & Banack's San Antonio office. Ms. Davies' practice focuses on all areas that encompass family law. Ms. Davies has represented clients in the areas of divorce, enforcement of property division, enforcement of child visitation and support, establishment of paternity, modification of custody and child support, grandparent's rights, termination & adoption, as well as premarital and post marital agreements. Ms. Davies also practices Collaborative Law and is a member of both the Collaborative Law Institute of Texas and the Collaborative Professionals Association of San Antonio.
Premarital AgreementLangley & Banack's Family Law Group has extensive experience in all areas that encompass family law. These areas include: divorce, property division, child custody, child support, relocation, paternity, modification and enforcement of orders, premarital and postmarital agreements, and partition agreements. In addition to traditional litigation, the Group is also knowledgeable in the area of alternative dispute resolution which includes arbitration, mediation as well as collaborative law. We have the ability to provide our clients with the best approach toward resolving their family law matters.
GuardianshipAreas of practice represented by the Carrizo Springs and Eagle Pass attorneys are Arbitration & Mediation, Banking, Business Transactions, Family Law, Farm & Ranch Law, Insurance, Landlord-Tenant, Litigation, Mortgage Lending, Municipal Law, Oil, Gas, & Other Minerals, Personal Injury, Probate & Guardianship, Real Estate, Transactional, and Wills, Trusts, & Estates. The South Texas attorneys coordinate with the firm's other attorneys to provide the best possible representation to their clients.
Trusts and Estates
Estate PlanningJoyce W. Moore was named as one of the Top 5 "Go-To" attorneys in Texas by Texas Monthly magazine in 2002 in this field. She has been involved in some of the largest trust and estate cases in the State of Texas and is a frequent lecturer at advanced state and local Bar Association seminars relating to estate, trust and fiduciary litigation. She is consistently named a Best Lawyer in America by Woodward and White and a Texas Super Lawyer by Thomson Reuters in the Estate and Trust Litigation category.
WillsLangley & Banack's Karnes City office is led by Shareholders Richard M. Butler and Clinton M. Butler. The Karnes City office's primary areas of practice include Oil, Gas & Other Minerals, Farm & Ranch Law, Wildlife Law, Civil Litigation, Real Estate, Wills & Estates, Family Law and Business Services. Clients in Karnes City have access to the full resources of our San Antonio office and areas of expertise.
Power of AttorneyFiduciary litigation, arising out of conflicts between and among trustees, executors, beneficiaries, guardians, partners, agents (powers of attorney) and corporations has become increasingly common in the past few years. Langley & Banack estate, trust and fiduciary litigators have the skills and expertise to handle most forms of estate and trust disputes. Langley & Banack also has substantial experience and expertise in litigation involving efforts by creditors to set aside transfers of property pursuant to the implementation of estate plans.
Health Law
Personal InjurySteve Browne practices in the area of general civil trial law, including construction, legal malpractice, commercial matters, and all facets of insurance litigation (personal injury defense, first party cases, and coverage). He has been Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 1981. He has been named a Best Lawyer in America for Personal Injury Litigation since 2010. He is a member of the San Antonio Bar Association, the State Bar of Texas, the American Bar Association, Defense Research Institute, the Texas Association of Defense Counsel, and Defense Counsel of San Antonio. Mr. Browne has served on the Board of Directors of the Texas Association of Defense Counsel, San Antonio Bar Association, and was a founding director of the Defense Counsel of San Antonio. He is a Life Fellow of the San Antonio and Texas Bar Foundations. Mr. Browne has also been a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates since 1990, an invitation only group of plaintiff and defense attorneys committed to preservation of the 7
Medical MalpracticeLangley & Banack's Castroville office is led by Shareholder Lucretia R. Marmor and the office's areas of practice include Litigation, Medical Malpractice Defense and Business Services. Our Castroville office has access to all the resources and expertise of the other offices of Langley & Banack while providing convenient service to clients in Medina County.
Business and Corporate Law
Corporate LawEmerson (Buddy) Banack, Jr., was admitted to practice law in 1965. He is a trial lawyer whose trial practice experience is extensive and varied. Mr. Banack has represented numerous governmental entities, corporations, businesses, individuals, physicians, lawyers, engineers and architects in malpractice cases, products liability cases, negligence cases and business litigation. During the last several years, he has practiced primarily in the field of business and corporate litigation and defense of large malpractice cases as well as anti-trust litigation. Due to the type of practice that Mr. Banack is currently engaged in, he represents both plaintiffs and defendants.
Mergers and Acquisitions
Business DisputesSince graduating from the University of Texas School of Law in 1972, Bill Armstrong has practiced law in San Antonio since October of 1973. In over forty years of legal practice, he has been involved in a varied litigation practice including a major anti-trust trial and appeal, the trial and appeal of two water rights law lawsuits representing landowners, will contests, and numerous contract disputes. For much of his career, there has been a focus on representing employers and in representing local governmental entities including school districts, Texas community college districts, counties, and municipalities. He has advised the various entities on issues involving the Texas Open Meetings Act, the Texas Public Information Act, Voting Rights Act, redistricting, bidding requirements for government contracts, disputes with employees, students, and parents as well as a myriad of other issues that these entities face. Many of the entities constitute some of the largest business organizations in the San Antonio area in terms of employees, construction budgets, and operating budgets. As a part of this representation, Bill has represented governmental entities in suits brought by employees, taxpayers, students, and contractors. He currently serves as the outside general counsel for the Alamo Community College District which has over 50,000 students at its five colleges. In the past three years, Bill has represented an oil field service provider in a DOL investigation of alleged underpayment of employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act, a municipal housing authority in a suit brought by a terminated chief operating officer, and many employee claims of discrimination or retaliation in employment before the EEOC and in state and federal courts.
Business TransactionsR. Glen Ayers is a bankruptcy lawyer who also represents clients in related areas, including secured transactions, state court receiverships, and commercial transactions. He frequently litigates in the federal bankruptcy courts and state courts, and has represented debtors in all chapters, including Chapter 9, creditors, committees and other parties in interest in very large and small cases. His bankruptcy practice is not confined to Texas, and he has represented clients in Ohio, California, Delaware, Maryland, The District of Columbia, and a number of other states. Mr. Ayers also acts as an arbitrator in domain name disputes under the ICANN domain name policies.
Limited Liability CompaniesLangley & Banack's Corporate and Business attorneys represent clients in a broad range of matters. Our clients include corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships & joint ventures, non-profit associations, professional associations, business executives and individually-owned businesses.
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N. García-Pedrajas et al. (Eds.): IEA/AIE 2010, Part I, LNAI 6096, pp. 489–498, 2010. © Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2010 Simul-EMI II: An Application to Simulate Electric and Magnetic Phenomena in PCB Designs Juan-Jesús Luna-Rodríguez1, Ricardo Martín-Díaz1, Manuel Hernández-Igueño1, Marta Varo-Martínez2, Vicente Barranco-López3, Pilar Martínez-Jiménez2, and Antonio Moreno-Muñoz1 1 University of Cordoba, Department of Computer Architecture, Electronic and Electronic Technology. 'Leonardo da Vinci' building (Campus Rabanales) 14071 Cordoba, Spain 2 University of Cordoba, Department of Applied Physics. 'Einstein' building (Campus Rabanales) 14071 Cordoba, Spain 3 University of Cordoba, Department of Electrical Engineering. 'Leonardo da Vinci' building (Campus Rabanales) 14071 Cordoba, Spain email@example.com, firstname.lastname@example.com, email@example.com, firstname.lastname@example.com, email@example.com, email@example.com, firstname.lastname@example.com Abstract. In this work, an application to simulate electric and magnetic phe-nomena during design of printed circuit boards (PCB) is presented. The com-mercial schematic simulation software currently uses advanced models of com-ponents, but not of connections. However, with Simul-EMI II it is possible to get results very close to physical reality of the electronic circuits, in the same environment of schematic simulation. The parasitic effects considered are: con-nection resistance (traces, solder pads and vias), insulation resistance (prepreg, air, solder mask, etc.), self inductance and capacity (traces, solder pads and vias) and mutual inductances and capacities. For that, several applications of data mining, parametric model extraction and knowledge management have been developed in the MATLAB™ environment. Finally, the results of a PCB simulation with PSPICE™ before and after Simul-EMI II application, together with the electronics laboratory validation tests, are shown. Keywords: EMI simulation, PCB simulation, EDA application, connection model, model generation, trace coupling, crosstalk, signal reflection. 1 Introduction The Printed Circuit Boards (PCB) are the most important circuit technology in the electronic industry. The increase of connection density and signal frequency has been the trend in the last years [1]. In that sense, the separation and routing of
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490 J.-J. Luna-Rodríguez et al. traces1 in connection layers have become one of the most critical design tasks. Cur-rently, electronic design engineers need new software technologies (e.g. in simulation) to develop circuits in environments as Computer Aided Design (CAD), Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) or Electronic Design Automation (EDA). The main purpose of that is to reduce the cost and time of electronic circuit development, whereas the reliability and function complexity of the modern circuits are increased [2]. In practice, the probability of design errors and operation failures during the devel-opment of a circuit is high and that increases its cost and completion time. This is mainly due to the fact that modern electronic circuits are very complex hardware systems. The components are connected by means of hundreds or even thousands of traces, vias (plated holes that connect several layers) and pad solders, whose behav-iour differ from ideal connections. [3] The electrical simulation is usually done during the schematic circuit design by means of simulators such as PSPICE™ or Electronic Work Bench™ (EWB), in a Computer Aided Simulation (CAS) environment. These computer applications use advanced models of the components but not of the connections, which are considered as ideal connections. To understand the importance of this fact, Fig. 1 shows an ex-ample of the difference between an ideal connection (connecting two resistors) in a schematic circuit and a real connection in the PCB, where there are multiples electri-cal and magnetic phenomena. [4] Fig. 1. Changes of circuit connection model after its implementation on a PCB Currently there are plenty of commercial solutions to simulate the electromagnetic interference (EMI) phenomena of printed circuits, e.g. SI Verify by Zuken™ or IE3D by Zeland Software™, which are based in Finite Element Modeling/Method (FEM). 1 Thin copper sheets, also called tracks, used to connect the pins of components.
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Simul-EMI II: An Application to Simulate Electric and Magnetic Phenomena 491 But these are independent of the electric simulation environments, most popular among electronic designers. In addition, their acquisition and maintenance cost is very high and they are not easy to use. [5] 2 General Description of Simul-EMI II The main aim of "Simul-EMI II" project is to provide an affordable alternative (cheap, easy and fast) to expensive commercial EMI simulation software, with results very close to the physical reality of the electronic circuits. For this purpose, our appli-cation includes most electric and magnetic interference phenomena (coupling, crosstalk, reflections, etc.) that are actually produced in a PCB. In this simulation environment the all near field EMIs can be simulated, which include the resistance effects (contact and isolation), inductance (self and mutual) and capacity (self and mutual) of traces, solder pads and vias [6]. The far field phenomena (electromagnetic radiation) are not supported in Simul-EMI II, for the time being. The main premises for the Simul-EMI II development have been: working in the same electrical simulation environment as in the schematic design (PSPICE in this case) and using only the normally available information from the PCB design soft-ware. In Fig. 2, a scheme of the general steps of our simulation environment is shown, where the typical workflow can be easily understood. Fig. 2. Steps in the development process of an electronic circuit using Simul-EMI II Briefly, Simul-EMI II can read the schematic design from EDA software (with ideal connections) and then the physical design of the corresponding PCB is inter-preted. Finally, a new schematic circuit (compatible with PSPICE™) is redesigned
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492 J.-J. Luna-Rodríguez et al. automatically, which includes electromagnetic models of the actual connections. In order to achieve this, a MATLAB™ program is executed with help from the EXCEL™ spreadsheet. This program performs the following tasks: 1. Data mining: • Net-list and component-list reading. • "Gerber" files (geometric data) interpretation. • Technological information acquisition. 2. Extraction of models: • Conversion of geometric and technological data to parasite parameters. • Management of data base of EMI knowledge. 3. Redesign of schematic circuit: • Equivalent connection models builder. • Net-list rebuilder. Consequently, Simul-EMI II can be considered as an "application to design" (in the EDA context) related to Data Mining in field of the Artificial Intelligence (AI). 3 EMI Phenomena Modelling In the computer application presented in this paper, a knowledge database on near field EMIs has been included. The parasitic effects considered in this database are: connection resistance, insulation resistance, self inductance and capacity and mutual inductances and capacities [3]. These parasitic elements are the ones that cause the most disturbing phenomena in the electronic circuits, such as crosstalk and reflec-tions, especially when high frequency signals are present. The calculation of connection return resistance may be more complicated when the same path return is used to finish loops of multiple signals. Considering a distribution multiple traces of the "microstrip line" type sharing the return signal through the ground plane, a resistance matrix, as shown in (1), can be defined to establish the interaction between conductors and their return paths. [1] ⎟⎟⎠⎟⎟⎟⎞⎜⎜⎝⎜⎜⎜⎛=ijiijjRRRRLRLRLRRRLLLL212 22211 1211R . (1)The values showed on the main diagonal (R11, R22, …, Rij) represent the conductor resistances in free loop, including the resistance of its return path when the others are conducting zero current. The terms outside the main diagonal represent the mutual resistance between each conductor. Finally, note that the dielectric losses of insula-tions, the side etching factor of the conductors and its temperature dependence are also included in the matrix formulation of resistive parasitic effects. [3] Parasitic capacitances are present between any two conductive surfaces at different voltage. For traces of a PCB, this means that there will be capacities between each
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Simul-EMI II: An Application to Simulate Electric and Magnetic Phenomena 493 other and also between them and the reference plane [1]. The relations of self and mutual capacity on PCB traces can be defined by means of a capacity matrix, similar to the previous resistance matrix. ⎟⎟⎠⎟⎟⎟⎞⎜⎜⎝⎜⎜⎜⎛+−−−+−−−+=ijiijjCCCCLCLCLCCCLLLL212 22 211 12 11 . (2)The mutual capacitances are out of the diagonal in (2) and represent the charges be-tween a set of conductors. In the circuit, these charges are considered capacitive cou-plings and must appear as negative in the matrix. The self capacitance C11, C22, …, Cij represent the capacitive coupling between conductors with the GND conductor. [3] As it was done with the parasitic resistances and parasitic capacitances, an induc-tance matrix including self and mutual inductances related to each of the PCB traces can be defined. [1] ⎟⎟⎠⎟⎟⎟⎞⎜⎜⎝⎜⎜⎜⎛=ijiijjLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL212 22211 12 11 . (3)The inductance matrix (3) shows the inductance of each track with his return in the main diagonal, when currents in the rest of the conductors are zero. The non-diagonal terms represent the coupling inductance that appears between traces. [3] In Fig. 3 the equivalent model of a continuous transmission line, applicable to the traces on a PCB, is shown. This model divides the transmission line (the trace) in a set of standard length segments. Fig. 3. Characteristic impedance of transmission lines from R, L, G and C parameters The series impedance consists of a resistance R coupled with an inductance L. The shunt admittance is a conductance G in parallel with a capacitance C. The values of R, L, C and G represent the cumulative amount of resistance, inductance, capacity and conductance per unit length, respectively, in the transmission line. [1] The advantage of the connection equivalent model based on transmission lines with infinite blocks in series (Fig. 3) is that adding a new block does not change the input impedance of the whole structure. [7] C L
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494 J.-J. Luna-Rodríguez et al. 4 Data Mining and Automatic Generation of Parametric Models To calculate the actual connection models, the geometric data of PCB design are required, as well as some technological information (e.g. layer stack, materials, etc.). Geometrical information of the traces, solder pads and vias are contained in the de-sign software database, but these are not usually accessible from another computer application. [8] However, this information can be extracted by applying data mining to GERBER2 files (all EDA software can generate them), which are typically used to send drawings of the different layers to the manufacturer [9]. Then, as the GERBER format contains only graphic information, it has been necessary to implement an "interpreter" to trans-form the drawing into dimensions. [10] The numerical extraction phase of coordinates from a GERBER file has been automated with MATLAB™, working with Microsoft EXCEL™ [11], since it is possible to separate and classify the numerical data and ASCII characters in the spreadsheet in a simple and effective way. Fig. 4. A simple layout of top connections and its corresponding extended GERBER file In order to simplify and systematize the final parameterization algorithm, each trace is divided into segments. For example, track 3 of the layout shown in Fig. 4 will be processed as 5 traces, corresponding to its 5 segments. In order to calculate the "length" of each trace, it has only been necessary to draw each segment step by step, while a program counter updates that parameter. The in-ference of the parameter "separation" has been somewhat more complicated, because our MATLAB™ program must check the parallelism of each trace segment with others traces, and how much of its length they are facing. [12] A study about the influence of distance on the parasitic capacitance between two traces is shown in Fig. 5. This study has allowed to identify a threshold value (~10mm) from which the coupling effects between two traces are discarded. 2 The extended GERBER is the currently used format for obtaining the manufacturing artworks by photoplotter, and it is specified in the RS-274X standard by Barco Graphics.
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Simul-EMI II: An Application to Simulate Electric and Magnetic Phenomena 495 Fig. 5. Study of mutual capacity depending on the distance between traces The calculated geometrical parameters, together with some data entered via user interface, are now used for the model extraction. For this, a database of knowledge about the parasitic effects described in section 3 (EMI Phenomena Modelling) has been implemented with the available formulas in the current literature. [13] [14] [15] 5 Reconstruction of the PCB Equivalent Schematic Circuit The description of schematic circuits in file form has been traditionally done by the "net-list" format. This file contains all the information related to the circuit compo-nents and the connections between them. A file containing this information can be obtained directly from the CADSTAR™ through a tool called "report genera-tor", which is only a processor of scripts with access to the PCB design software database. In addition to the data of components and connections (obtained from the net-list file) it is necessary to relate each net with the component pins and their exact posi-tions on the PCB. Below, the simple program that extracts this information from the database of CADSTAR™ is showed. Text "Component Value Position X Position Y" New Line For Each Component (Component, Testpoint) If Component.Comp Side = All on Top Side For Each Pin Component.Name Component.Part Name Text " " Pin.Position X Text "" Pin.Position Y Next End If Next
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496 J.-J. Luna-Rodríguez et al. To simulate the printed circuit in the same environment of the schematic circuit (PSPICE™), including models of the actual connections, the original net-list is modi-fied by inserting new nodes [16]. Fig. 6 shows an example of the reconstruction of the original net-list to include EMI phenomena of the PCB. Fig. 6. A net-list example of a simple circuit and its reconstruction using SIMULEMI II The final result of this process, automated by using programming functions in MATLAB™ code, is a net-list file compatible with PSPICE™ to simulate an actual PCB electronic circuit like a schematic circuit [12] [16]. 6 Tests and Validation To validate the Simul-EMI II application, a simple passive voltage divisor circuit has been designed. As shown in Fig. 7, the traces routing (layout) on the PCB is pretty bad (it has been done on purpose) in order to highlight the EMI phenomena. The practical net-list (with actual connections) of this circuit after the application of Simul-EMI II includes more than 70 lines. Each of these lines corresponds to a parasitic effect, which is not considered in the theoretical net-list based on ideal connections. Fig. 7. Passive voltage divisor in a printed circuit board designed (badly) in CADSTAR
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Simul-EMI II: An Application to Simulate Electric and Magnetic Phenomena 497 Subsequently, this circuit has been manufactured and there have been several tests in the laboratory, using a wave generator Tektronix AFG 3022B Dual Channel – Arbitrary / Function Generator (250MS/s – 25MHz) and an oscilloscope Tektronix TDS2002B Two Channel Digital Storage Oscilloscope (1GS/s – 60MHz). In Fig. 8, the results of simulation with PSPICE™ before and after Simul-EMI II application, together with the electronics laboratory tests, are shown. Fig. 8. Simulation with sinusoidal excitation signal of 10MHz frequency and 5Vpp range As shown, the simulation results with Simul-EMI II are very similar to the tests conducted in the laboratory. However this does not happen in the simulations without Simul-EMI II. Laboratory tests with frequencies below 1 MHz showed no parasitic effects, and consequently they have not been included in this paper. 7 Conclusions The schematic simulation software currently uses advanced component models, but connection models are simple (ideal). However, with the application presented in this work is possible to get results very close to the physical reality of the electronic cir-cuits, in the same environment of schematic simulation. Simul-EMI II can read the schematic design from EDA software (with ideal connections) and then the physical design of the corresponding PCB is interpreted. Finally, a new schematic circuit (compatible with PSPICE™) is redesigned automatically, which includes electromag-netic models of the actual connections. Given the results of the validation tests, we can conclude that the parasitic effects of the connections are irrelevant below 1MHz. However, above 3MHz these effects can modify substantially the expected (ideal) behaviour of the circuit. Moreover, comparative analysis of simulations carried out with Simul-EMI II and the measurements performed in the laboratory confirm the validity of this computer application as a useful tool for electronic design. References 1. Jonson, H., Graham, M.: High Speed Signal Propagation - Advanced Black Magic. Pren-tice Hall, Upper Saddle River (2003) 2. Abhari, R., Eleftheriades, G.V., Deventer-Perkins, E.: Physics-Based CAD Models for the Analysis of Vias in Parallel-Plate Environments. IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques 49(10), 1697–1707 (2001)
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All these are considered among the best episodes in their respective series. None of the 4 spinoffs have this kind of homage from each other;
Enterprise did homage to TNG several times
Voyager did homage to TNG (Borg, Riker and Geordi showing up, Q, and Pulaski being paged in Endgame). We also saw DS9.....
TNG had at least two crossovers with DS9
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Henley, a Macon native and 2011 UGA graduate, won the Honda Classic by beating Rory McIlroy, Ryan Palmer and Russell Knox in a playoff. Henley shot a 2-over-par 72 on Sunday to finish at 8-under after starting the final round in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., two shots behind McIlroy.
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Henley won the 2013 Sony Open, a victory that put him in the Masters field last year.
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Master trainer Deon de Wet joins us at our Carrboro location throughout the year to offer modules in his Thai Yoga Massage training. CEUs are available for massage therapists, and the workshops are useful for manual therapists, yoga teachers, and anyone looking to help others through touch. Details →


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The Legend of Dan Snyder and the Washington Bravehearts
There's something "suspicious" going on with the Washington Pigskins, according to TMZ.
And it looks like the gossip site could be onto something.
TMZ reports that Aris Mardirossian, a wealthy patent investor and neighbor of Pigskins owner Dan Snyder in Potomac, Md., registered the name WASHINGTON BRAVEHEARTS on Oct. 17, and said in his trademark application that he plans to use it for "Entertainment in the nature of football games."
That same day, Mardirossian also registered an LLC by the name of "WASHINGTON BRAVE HEARTS, LLC."
The two rich men are apparently buds who joined forces to cut down trees on their lots a few years. (The county ultimately stymied their efforts, according to TMZ.)
Could Snyder be reneging on his commitment to "NEVER" change the team's offensive name? Maybe, but the team released a statement saying there is no connection between the team and the trademark, according to Grant Paulsen, co-host of Washington Football Tonight. A team spokesman also said that Snyder doesn't even know Mardirossian, which seems a bit dubious.
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Old Rhodes Key is an island north of the upper Florida Keys in Biscayne National Park. It is in Miami-Dade County, Florida.
It is located just north of Broad Creek in the lower part of Biscayne Bay.
Some of the earlier names for this island may have been "Old Road", "Jenyns Island", "Jenning's Island" and "Jenkyns".[1]
Coordinates: 25°21′57″N 80°14′31″W / 25.365957°N 80.241866°W
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Luray, Virginia (map) | (540) 743-1539
Sites: 83 | Latest Rate: $64.00 | 158 Reviews
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Aug 2015 - $64.00
Park very well maintained and very clean. Excellent dog park and pool. Staff helpful when asked questions about the area. Would definitely stay there again. - LarkspurRambler
Aug 2015 - $69.00
This is the nicest KOA we have stayed at in many years of camping. Our site was a deluxe patio site with a concrete pad. It was perfectly level and easy for us to get in and out of. The campground itself was immaculate with beautiful mountain views, a brand new pool, and well cared for sites. The interior gravel roads were easy for us to maneuver and well maintained. There are some seasonals, but they are neat and clean newer units. The bathrooms and showers were vvery clean although getting a little old. All sites have full hookups and many are pull throughs. The staff always said hello to us and took time to visit. This is not a campground that caters to children, but there is a nice swimming pool and plenty of room to play. The pool was just opened in July. This park has only been a KOA for 3 years and does not have a camp store to speak of. The owner is transitioning some of the activities as well, but for us, it was a perfect, quiet place to stay. - Phil from Akron
Jul 2015 - $59.00
Pull through sites easy. Open field with little privacy but sites spacious in width and length. Dog park fenced and clean. Lovely views of corn and farmlands with mountain views in background. Very convenient for short stays. - Andrea W
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Very well maintained campground with lots to offer. Quiet and peaceful but less than 5 minutes to town. Friendly and competent staff. I had a problem with my truck and the manager drove me to town to pick up some parts. We plan to return to this park in the future. - rddempsey
Jul 2015 - $55.00
A very openly space campground. Parking surface was gravel and site was grassy. Tent sites separated from RV sites. Staff very friendly and helpful. Easy access to river to raft. No WIFI or cable but plenty of local channels but who need these if rafting down the river.
Very quiet campground after dark which is hard to image these days. Nighttime security a big plus. Overall cleanliness of campground was excellent however, needs improvement in the bathrooms as there is a total of 3 stalls per bathroom and with people coming off river to wash off a lot of mud/dirt accumulates on the concrete floors and also not much privacy in the stalls. We would come back again. - Biggyrat
May 2015 - $55.00
As some other reviews indicate, this is a very beautiful campground. It has an expansive feeling because it's surrounded by a lot of open space. It's very peaceful and spacious and has tons of river access. The RV sites are wider than average, level and well-maintained. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Though its top amenities are the wide sites, beautiful views and easy river access, the staff is working to improve the property and will, in time, offer premium sites, Wi-Fi and other amenities that some campers might be missing. We feel that it's perfect now, just the way it is. We would camp here again. - User3542
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We met with 4 other campers here for our Club's Grandparents' Week. We ended up paying $200 more to have a golf cart. The park has lots for kids to do, including many activities. I rate it high for that. The dog park, however, is a sorry sight. There is no grass, it has poison ivy and is very small. That was a huge disappointment given they have so much ground and everything else is so nice. - Margie S Heiler
Jun 2015 - $80.00
Great busy place! Water slide,horseshoes, fishing, tons of activities. Didn't like the cart rental fees, but liked that you had to be a licensed driver to drive them. Boathouse clean, deluxe cabins a blast.staff friendly and helpful. Recommended for a few night stay so you can do everything! - DeuceNiner
Aug 2014 - $80.00
We stayed a week here. It's a great place for kids. Just about everything is included in the cost of the site. Ours kids are teens and they still used all the attractions. Our site (204) was very level, had a nice cement pad. The cable box is a good 20 feet away so bring a long coaxial cable with you. We were escorted to the site but the "ranger" said he wasn't supposed to help guests back in. Fortunately some friendly campers jumped in to help. This row of motorhome sites has the best views in the park. 204 is directly across from the playground, which was fine with us but if you want quiet you might get one in another row or further away from campground. I had a couple of issues with electric and they handled it quickly. It's hard to reach the front desk by phone. There is one person working there who I think has been there a little too long. However, the young staff was very friendly. Overall, its a nice park. The "rangers" we called the Yogi PoPo and it did seem sometimes like were the "inmates" as opposed to customers. But that didn't ruin the trip. When they say "Quiet Time" is 11 PM, they mean it. All kids have to be back on the site at 11, which is early in the summer, for our kids anyway. The washing machines are clearly marked as "cold water only". The dryers were very good. The store is nice and has a lot of RV supplies. - User3662


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Durdle Door, or Durdle Dor as it is also known, is a limestone structure caused through sea erosion. The whole coastline is part of the the World Heritage site and the first such natural site in England. 31 more words
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Today's Driscoll tour took us first to Lulworth Cove and then onto Durdle Dor. Lulworth Cove was lovely but not as exhausting as Durdle Dor. 110 more words
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Yesterday, I posted a picture of Durdle Door. This photo is a look at the outer leg of the arch and one brave soul who chose to let go and taste life.


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Welcome to Satellite Shenanigans. Satellite Shenanigans is a gravity and physics based puzzle game set in outer space. Flick satellites across the cosmos while using your thrusters and the gravitational forces of large solar bodies to achieve orbits and score points. Leverage atmospheric drag to slow your craft down in order to settle into orbits. Use gravitational slingshots to build velocity and escape the solar system.
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Conservation Stewards Leadership Training
Looking for a way to expand your knowledge about ecosystems, invasives, and the history of conservation in Michigan?
The Michigan Conservation Stewards program has been brought back to Washtenaw County by a collaboration of HRWC and peer organizations. We hope you, as a supporter of the Huron, will take the opportunity to strengthen your knowledge and thus ability to advocate for our natural resources. This 6-week course covers all the basics of conservation, introduces participants to a wide-array of topic experts, and is a great networking opportunity.
Click here for details and to register.
My Huron River (Kensington MetroPark)
HRWC staff picks of favorite watershed spots, celebrating 50 years of river protection and restoration work.
Growing up in Farmington, Michigan, the Big Beach trip in our family was to take a cooler and some lawn chairs up to Kensington MetroPark, where I had a great time digging in the sand, picnicking, and swimming at Maple Beach. But the highlight of the trip was always the visit to the Kensington Nature Center. Here is where I could actually touch Things From Nature! Like furs, and skulls, and the mystery boxes you put your hand in to guess what was inside. Here is where I could watch the bees for hours (well, I'm sure now it was really minutes) toiling away in the glass-walled hive. It was here, I believe, (along with weekly episodes of Mutual of Omaha's "Wild Kingdom" on Channel 7), where I also discovered the importance of wildlife, natural areas, and water to our quality of life, and thus was planted the seed of my future career as an advocate for the environment. Little did I know at the time that I was recreating on the Huron River and enjoying its surrounding natural beauty, and that it would be my future workplace.
So, thank you Kensington, MetroPark, for helping to make me who I am!
- Kensington MetroPark. Photo: ellenm1
HRWC is celebrating its 50th Anniversary this year!
Tell us your favorite watershed spot HERE.
Connect and share river ruminations or captured moments with us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Use #huronriver50 to mark your posts!
Appreciate the River, Sunday July 12, by joining HRWC for some fun or heading to YOUR favorite spot with friends.
My Huron River (Hudson Mills Metropark)
HRWC staff picks of favorite watershed spots, celebrating 50 years of river protection and restoration work.
Hudson Mills Metropark is literally in my backyard. It is arguably the reason we bought our home. My husband and I are both river scientists and enthusiasts so when it came time to raise a family we knew we wanted our children on the river. A lot.
The park is such a great setting to access the river. You can bike (or take a wagon ride) along the border-to-border trail. In this section, that trail is lined by beautiful forest and offers many river views. My favorite time on the trail is during the spring bloom. Trout lily, trillium, spring beauty and marsh marigold are just a few of the gems that carpet the forest floor in early spring.
Paddling this stretch is a treat too. The river is wide, meandering, forested and full of wildlife. The clear water makes fish and turtle sighting easy and there is no shortage of birds. The water is clean, often shallow and slow moving with a welcoming bottom so we let our kids wade around, swim, throw sticks and rocks to their heart's content.
And then there are days where we are looking for the company of others. We head to the visitors center for one of their many events like the Easter egg hunt or maple sugaring demonstrations. Or we picnic and let the kids burn some energy on the play ground.
We are incredibly fortunate in the Huron River watershed, to have the Metroparks system. They own the land along an incredible 40 miles of the river protecting it from development and maintaining the natural setting that people and animals alike enjoy.
HRWC is celebrating its 50th Anniversary this year!
Tell us your favorite watershed spot HERE.
Connect and share river ruminations or captured moments with us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Use #huronriver50 to mark your posts!
Appreciate the River, Sunday July 12, by joining HRWC for some fun or heading to YOUR favorite spot with friends.
At 50 years, HRWC is looking back and forward
This year, HRWC is developing a new strategic plan in 2015 coinciding with the organization's 50th year. As part of that process, we held a focus group of staff and board members and a core group of advisers to review and provide input into a new organizational mission, vision and core values earlier this year and at the recent annual meeting the HRWC Board of Director's approved the new missives.
The Huron River Watershed Council protects and restores the river for healthy and vibrant communities.
We envision a future of clean and plentiful water for people and nature where citizens and government are effective and courageous champions for the Huron River and the watershed.
To achieve that, we do the following:
We work with a collaborative and inclusive spirit to give all partners the opportunity to become stewards;
We generate science-based, trustworthy information for decision makers to ensure reliable supplies of clean water and resilient natural systems; and
We passionately advocate for the health of the river and the lands around it.
Please let me know your thoughts or comments (firstname.lastname@example.com).
Next, we will engage in a visioning process with the staff this summer that will define and document a vision of success for the organization. With common vision in hand, the staff and board will have the foundation for identifying strategic goals, outcomes, and metrics. A proposed strategic plan will be presented for review to this Board at the October 2015/January 2016 meeting.
Our First Paddle Trip: Saturday, May 16th
There is no wi-fi on the river but we promise you a better connection!
Saturday, May 16, 8 AM
Paddling Bird Watch, Bruin Lake Chain
Join Dea Armstrong and HRWC staff on the first HRWC Summer Recreation paddle of the year. This birding-focused paddle will be guided by expert paddlers Barry Lonik and Ron Sell. If you need a canoe or kayak Hell's Canoe and Kayak Rental is donating boats. Please let us know if you need a boat.
Experience the quiet waters of the Huron River with expert paddlers Ron Sell, Barry Lonik, and the HRWC staff. The trip includes discussion regarding the river's water ecology, history, and unique features. In addition to watercraft, bring your own gear, food, drinking water, binoculars, and appropriate clothing for the weather. Every paddler must wear a flotation device – bring your own.
To register, please fill out this form.
For a Paddler's Safety Checklist click HERE.
All paddlers must register in advance.
Rivering at The Ark
Celebrate HRWC's 50th, Sunday April 26, 1 pm
You just have to be there for this Huron River-inspired, beautifully crafted, and uplifting canon of river songs, poems and images, featuring river lovers and performers: Chris Good, Kate Peterson, Magdalen Fossum, Billy Kirst, Kyle Rhodes and Panoka Walker. Special appearances by Carnegie Hall soloist and UM Professor Evan Chambers, along with The Chenille Sisters' exquisite harmonies. WEMU's news director David Fair will be our emcee for this big, fun, once in a lifetime celebration of HRWC. Expect the unexpected, but we won't tell you what, because we want to keep some surprises until showtime. You'll just have to buy a ticket to find out.
Purchase Tickets Tickets are $15 general admission and $25 reserved seating, doors open 12:30pm
Announcement: We want to capture your appreciation and care of the Huron River for HRWC's 50th anniversary celebration. It would be great if you would share your favorite spots, photographs and memories with us on social media. You can find us on Facebook (@huronriver), Instagram (@huronriver), and on Twitter (@hrwc). Please use the hashtag "#huronriver50."
Thanks to our Sponsors: Ann Arbor State Bank, LENA and Ann Arbor Area Convention and Vistor's Bureau, Axe & Ecklund,P.C. and Municipal Financial Consultants, Inc.
World Water Day
Sunday marked the 21st annual World Water Day – a day to reflect on the value of a resource often easy for those of us fortunate enough to be in a water rich environment to take for granted. News media and social networks were abuzz with coverage of this event and the importance of water. Take a moment to browse some of the great coverage out there by searching on #WaterIs in Twitter.
I ran across a simple blog sharing some compelling statistics about freshwater: 36 eye-opening facts about water. The piece is a good reminder of how good we have it, how important water is to protect, and how we all might be better stewards.
Some of the 36 that jumped out at me?
"10. More than one-quarter of all bottled water comes from a municipal water supply – the same place that tap water comes from." Break the bottled water habit. In our area tap water is clean and safe. Even tasty. In fact, for Ann Arbor water customers, A2 water frequently wins the regional Michigan Water Tasting Competition (yes, this is a thing).
And then there are these; "24. On average, an American resident uses about 100 gallons of water per day. 25. On average, a European resident uses about 50 gallons of water per day. 26. On average, a resident of sub-Saharan Africa uses 2 to 5 gallons of water per day." Each of us can do better. Small actions can help us achieve more efficient use of water.
For example, "33. It takes 3,962 gallons of water to produce 2.2 pounds of beef." Eating less meat can dramatically reduce your water footprint. Also, "14. A running toilet can waste up to 200 gallons of water each day." Simply maintaining our plumbing is another habit we can get into to reduce water use that doesn't even touch the water you actually use in a day. It just cuts back on the waste.
And finally, "11. Approximately 400 billion gallons of water are used in the United States per day; nearly half of that is used for thermoelectric power generation." By reducing your energy use, you are conserving water as well (and reducing your carbon footprint too!).
You don't have to look far to find stories about the devastation caused by water scarcity or the consequences of spreading a finite resource too thin. The extreme drought in the Western United States shows we are not immune to the impacts of a lack of water. So, take a moment to reflect on everything water provides and how you can do your part to tread lightly on this vital resource. And next time you set eyes upon the Huron River let her know how much you appreciate what she does for you.
How is Your Local Government Doing?
Ever wonder how best to protect the river and its watershed?
We think about this everyday here at HRWC.
One of the best ways to is to encourage location and design of neighborhoods and businesses to keep excess runoff and pollution out of the river. Each local government (cities, villages, and townships) in the watershed is responsible for reviewing land use development and designs within their own boundaries. That means one of the best ways to help the Huron is to ensure each local government has policies in place that allow residential and commercial development in a way that allows the river and its ecosystems to continue to function.
HRWC has two tools that can help citizens in any of the 63 different local governments in the watershed get involved in their city, village or township planning commission, board, or council.
- The Citizen's Guide to Land Use Planning (click on link. the Citizens Guide is halfway down the page), takes readers step-by-step through the land use planning process and its importance to water quality.
- As part of a new project, Green Infrastructure Services for Local Governments, funded by the Americana Foundation, HRWC has created two checklists; one for elements recommended in a local government's Zoning Ordinance, and another for elements recommended for their Master Plan. See how many recommended elements are in your local government's ordinance and master plan.
HRWC is currently using the checklist in partnership with Webster Township as part of their master plan revision process. HRWC plans to be working with at least two more local governments in the next year as part of this project.
Stoneflies! Cute AND educational!
Stonefly Search 2015 Wrap Up
A Surprisingly Pleasant January Day
You never know what a Michigan January will bring; last year HRWC was forced to cancel the Stonefly Search because of sub-zero temperatures and blizzard conditions. But this year, on January 17, 125 intrepid volunteers enjoyed bright sunshine and 30 degree weather as they spread across the Huron River watershed. They were in search of stoneflies, which are only found in clean and healthy streams. Everyone made it back safe, and not a single leaky wader was reported! Overall, it was a great success!
The results are in, and are given in this pdf report.
What We Found
1. Usually when we look at the data after an aquatic bug search, we see that some sites do better than normal, some sites do worse, but most sites stay the same. This was a strange year because while most sites stayed the same, several did worse than normal, and none did better. Overall, the count of stonefly families was down about 10% from our last sampling event (2013). There is no clear explanation for this; weather conditions were great and the ice wasn't any thicker than other year. We will start to be concerned if we continue to see this happen year after year. However, there is always natural variation in the data and collecting and this year will likely not be the start of a downward trend in terms of the overall sampling.
2. That being said, there are specific locations that have shown long-term degradation. For example, Honey Creek in Ann Arbor. The team searching for stoneflies in Honey Creek at Wagner were unable to find stoneflies. This site has been sampled 14 times since 1995, and this is the first time that stoneflies could not be found. This is a site with lots of turbulent highly oxygenated water and should be a great place for stoneflies. Taken in isolation, the absence of the stoneflies at Wagner Road would not be concerning given that this is a single sample. However, two upstream Honey Creek Adopt-a-Stream sites used to have stoneflies but haven't in years. Stoneflies haven't been seen in Honey Creek at Jackson Road since 2008; they haven't been at Honey Creek at Pratt Road since 2003. All of the pieces combined indicates that the overall quality of Honey Creek is degrading over the last decade.
3. Davis Creek at Pontiac Trail is another location where the stonefly population has dropped over time. This change is concerning because it happened slowly over the last ten years and our spring and fall samples show a very similar pattern. In the early 2000s we regularly found one or two stonefly families at the creek, but they started to drop off and now have not been found since 2009.
4. All this doom and gloom needs to be put in perspective, though. Remember, most of the sites we visited were as healthy as ever. Of the 61 Adopt-a-Stream sites that HRWC uses to assess the overall water quality of the watershed, stoneflies are regularly found at 38 of them. In other words, 62% of our watershed has very high water quality and habitat. This agrees with recent analyses of other HRWC data, showing that 66% of the watershed was good to very high quality, 28% was fair to good, and 7% was highly impacted (2014 State of the Huron)
Next on the horizon!
Interested in doing more with our macroinvertebrate searches? Think about becoming a trained leader or collector by coming to the next training on March 29. This is an extremely important job because every team needs both a trained leader and collector, and we often do not have enough to meet the demand. Sign up for the training!
Paddle and Pedal the Huron this Sunday
We have a paddle trip for people looking for adventure and an interest in trying their skills at biking and paddling. This Sunday, September 21st, at 1:00 we are hosting a paddle trip from Hudson Mill Metropark to Dexter-Huron Metropark with a bike to the beginning along the recently completed border to border trail.
Ron Sell and Barry Lonik, experienced paddlers (and bikers), will be leading this trip down a beautiful stretch of the river in the Natural River's zone. Elizabeth Riggs, HRWC's River-Up Manager will be on the trip too, adding her expertise and knowledge of RiverUp! and Huron River Water Trail improvement projects within this section of the river. Join the fun and learn about the river and try your skill with paddling and pedaling! Register here.


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OK, at some point today we'll stop writing about Justin Bieber, but that time is not now and let me tell you why.
The Biebs was released from a Miami jail earlier today, after having his bail set for only $2,500, and as he left he of course had to remind us he's Justin Bieber. I mean, that's the only reason why he would sit on his SUV and wave to his fans.
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Choose from a variety of frame styles, colors and sizes to compliment your favorite Society6 gallery, or fine art print - made ready to hang. Fine-crafted from solid woods, premium shatterproof acrylic protects the face of the art print, while an acid free dust cover on the back provides a custom finish. All framed art prints include wall hanging hardware.
I wish everyone at S6 a Merry Christmas & a safe New Year, especially to all my dear Friends I have had the pleasure to meet since joining S6 in April this year!
Since deciding to move on, I have sold 3 items which is a great incentive for me to hang around & annoy you Guys :)
Your Aussie Friend


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