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Are Google, Facebook and Twitter the Reason Mass Surveillance is Possible?
Edward Snowden's interview at SXSW was likely the most talked about, debated and controversial session at SXSW this year. Regardless of how you feel about Snowden's disclosure of the NSA's surveillance program, the session raised some very profound questions that are worth talking about. Before we can get to those questions, I'll set the stage with some background from the conversation.


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Round-up of two events upcoming: the big 2nd Annual Truck Driver Social Media Convention meeting Oct. 27-28 and the ATHS Cookeville, Tenn., truck show Sept. 27-28.Read More
Following the cheers that went up around the trucking community for the "Jason's Law" truck parking legislation's inclusion in the MAP-21 highway bill in June, owner-operators like Overdrive reader William McKelvie put a quick lid on the possibility of any resulting driver complacency relative to the parking problem. "While everyone has jumped on the proverbial happy happy joy joy bandwagon about Jason's law passing, we continue to have no answer as to the actual dollar amounts ...Read More
Authors of the Roadcookin' guide to healthy eating on the road interviewed on online radio.Read More
The folks with the Truck Driver Social Media Convention are gearing up for their second annual meeting -- and have been sharing highlights of the two-day program in process for Oct. 27-28 in Kansas City via the AsktheTrucker.com blog. Among the presenters this year will be Elaine Papp, Division Chief of the FMCSA's Office of Medical Programs. Got a question relative to driver medical qualifications / FMCSA's plans to regulate the sleep apnea condition? Given the ...Read More
Yesterday, May 10, Allen and Donna Smith of the Truth About Trucking advocacy organization and AsktheTrucker.com hosted a who's who of folks involved in the case of Demco Transportation driver Jabin Bogan, who is still being held by Mexican authorities after inadvertently proceeding to the border at El Paso/Juarez while toting a load of military-grade ammunition (bill of lading pictured). Their latest edition of the Truth About Trucking Live online radio program can be heard ...Read More
The high-profile case of fraudulent broker Kulwant Singh Gill, who last week was sentenced to 11 years in prison and ordered to pay restitution to his carrier victims, has owner-operators and industry watchers debating just how to solve the problem of fraud in transportation for once and all. A big part of that debate is a piece of legislation, H.R. 2357, or the Fighting Fraud in Transportation Act, that was introduced in this session of ...Read More
I'll make an attempt, at least. So much is going on at next week's trucking show in Louisville it will be next to impossible to catch it all in this space today, but here are a few of the highlights folks have reached out to me about these last few months: Health walk-and-talk, blood driveAs at the last two year's events, the owner-operators behind the Trucking Solutions Group have organized the third annual MATS Health Awareness Walk, ...Read More
Last night on the Truth About Trucking Live online radio program of fuel hauler Allen Smith and his wife, Donna, discussion of the FMCSA's Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee and Medical Review Board's joint work on the issue of sleep apnea gave way at a crucial moment to a reiteration of the reality of the sleep apnea condition. It was delivered by a driver listener who, as I've heard from many other drivers out there ...Read More
Trans Products / Trans Services Regulatory Manager Rich Wilson, during a break between sessions of the Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee meeting in Alexandria, Va., early this month, pointed out a couple curious problems with the medical forms some states are using. One, he pointed out, defined stage 3 hypertension as a blood pressure reading of, yes, greater than or equal to "10/90." A typo, definitely, that could easily be fixed. In the context of the hours ...Read More
Big birds to fly by truckWriting on the New York Times blog yesterday, Matthew L. Wald delivered a little unexpected news about a flock of young whooping cranes currently settled down for the winter about 45 miles southwest of Decatur, Ala.: they would travel the last leg of this year's winter journey, led in large part by ultralight aircraft used by scientists attempting to help the cranes reestablish population numbers, by... You guessed it, I'd bet. ...Read More

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After a long and inspiring history, Riders for Health in the UK will be closing in the coming weeks.
The past two years have been difficult financially for Riders for Health UK and we have been unable to secure enough income to cover our operating costs. Great efforts have been made to turn this situation around, reducing expenses, cutting the size of our UK team and assessing all possible ways forward, including exploring the opportunity for a partnership or merger. None of these has proved sufficient however to secure the long-term future of the UK office and as a consequence, the Riders board of trustees has taken the difficult decision to close.
Despite this being a sad time for everyone associated with Riders UK, our priority has always been to safeguard Riders for Health's programmes in Africa. Although the UK office will close, we are pleased to say that the Riders for Health's programmes in Liberia, The Gambia, Lesotho, Zimbabwe, Nigeria, Kenya and Malawi will continue, ensuring that vital healthcare continues to reach the remote African communities who so urgently need it.
We would like to thank all our generous donors and supporters who have contributed to Riders' success over the past 25 years. To our loyal volunteers and followers, not to mention the generosity and warmth of the international motorcycling community from where Riders for Heath was born, we would like to express our deep appreciation and thanks. And, of course, the Founders, Andrea and Barry Coleman and Randy Mamola, without whose vision and energy Riders for Health would not have existed. The support received through Riders UK, that we hope our programmes will continue to receive, has been enormously valued and the legacy of this support will live on through Riders for Health's programmes in Africa.
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Volume 108, Issue 3, September 2000
Acoustical News—USA108(2000); http://dx.doi.org/10.1121/1.1289291View Description Hide Description
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The Psychology of Music (1999 second edition)108(2000); http://dx.doi.org/10.1121/1.1285980View Description Hide Description
Theoretical Acoustics of Underwater Structures108(2000); http://dx.doi.org/10.1121/1.1287846View Description Hide Description
Acoustic Cavitation and Sonoluminescence108(2000); http://dx.doi.org/10.1121/1.1287847View Description Hide Description
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Reviews Of Acoustical Patents108(2000); http://dx.doi.org/10.1121/1.1288948View Description Hide Description
The purpose of these acoustical patent reviews is to provide enough information for a Journal reader to decide whether to seek more information from the patent itself. Any opinions expressed here are those of the reviewers as individuals and are not legal opinions. Printed copies of United States Patents may be ordered at $3.00 each from the Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks, Washington, DC 20231. Patents are available via the Internet at http://www.uspto.gov.
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A three-dimensional, two-way, parabolic equation model for acoustic backscattering in a cylindrical coordinate system108(2000); http://dx.doi.org/10.1121/1.1286074View Description Hide Description
A new PE model for solving three-dimensional, forward and backward sound propagation in a cylindrical coordinate system is presented. The model marches a wave field in the radial direction including the azimuthal diffraction effects, and solves for a backscattered field based on a three-dimensional, single scattering approach. A periodic sidewall boundary condition is applied for computations in a 360-degree sector, while an approximate sidewall boundary condition is used for calculation in a sector less than 360 degrees. These two sidewall boundary conditions are verified by the numerical results. The major drawback of using the cylindrical coordinate system, when the backscattering solution is valid within a limited area, is analyzed using a geometrical-optical interpretation. The model may be useful for studying three-dimensional backscattering phenomena comprising azimuthal diffraction effects.
Quantitative imaging using a time-domain eigenfunction method108(2000); http://dx.doi.org/10.1121/1.1285919View Description Hide Description
An inverse scattering method that uses eigenfunctions of a scattering operator at a single frequency is extended to include the full range of frequencies present in the incident pulse waveform. The resulting so-called time-domain eigenfunction method is shown to yield a modulated version of the scattering potential. The potential is recovered by a demodulation process using cross correlation with a reference. Including an adaptive delay in the reference is shown to compensate partially for the linearization of the Born approximation and to extend its valid range. The -space window of the time-domain solution is expressed in terms of the incident waveform and shown to be smoother than that of a single-frequency solution. The time-domain method is examined using both calculated and measured data. In the calculations, an exact solution for scattering from one or multiple nonconcentric cylinders is used to obtain the scattered field. In the measurements, a novel ring-transducer system was employed to obtain the incident and total fields. The results of simulations and experiments show that the method is robust and accurate for the size of objects considered and that the point resolution approaches one-half the wavelength at the pulse center frequency.
Scattering of antiplane shear waves by a circular cylinder in a traction-free plate108(2000); http://dx.doi.org/10.1121/1.1287028View Description Hide Description
Following a well-established formula used by many researchers, the scattering of an anti-plane shear wave by an infinite elastic cylinder of arbitrary relative radius centered in a traction-free two-dimensional isotropic plate has been examined. The plate is divided into three regions by introducing two imaginary planes located symmetrically away from the surface of the cylinder and perpendicular to surfaces of the plate. The wave field is expanded into cylinder wave modes in the central bounded region containing the cylinder, while the fields in the other two outer regions are expanded into plate wave modes. A system of equations determining the expansion coefficients is obtained according to the traction-free boundary conditions on the plate walls and the stress and displacement continuity conditions across the imaginary planes. By taking an appropriate finite number of terms of the infinite expansion series and a few selected points on the two properly chosen virtual planes and the surfaces of the plate through convergence and precision tests, a matrix equation to numerically evaluate the expansion coefficients is found. The method of how to choose the locations of the imaginary planes and the terms of the expansion series as well as the points on each respective boundary is given in Sec. III in detail. Curves of the reflection and transmission coefficients against the relative radius of the cylinder in welded and slip or cracked interfacial conditions are shown. Analysis on the contrast variations of the reflection and transmission coefficients for a cylinder in bonded and debonded interfacial situations is made. The relative errors estimated by the deviation of the numerical results from the principle of the conservation of energy are found to be less than
On approximating guided waves in plates with thin anisotropic coatings by means of effective boundary conditions108(2000); http://dx.doi.org/10.1121/1.1286882View Description Hide Description
In this paper, effective boundary conditions for elastic wave propagation in plates with thin coatings are derived. These effective boundary conditions are used to obtain an approximate dispersion relation for guided waves in an isotropic plate with thin anisotropiccoating layers. The accuracy of the effective boundary conditions is investigated numerically by comparison with exact solutions for two different material systems. The systems considered consist of a metallic core with thin superconductingcoatings. It is shown that for wavelengths long compared to the coating thickness there is excellent agreement between the approximate and exact solutions for both systems. Furthermore, numerical results presented might be used to characterize coatingproperties by ultrasonic techniques.
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Acoustic streaming in annular thermoacoustic prime-movers108(2000); http://dx.doi.org/10.1121/1.1287023View Description Hide Description
The theory of acoustic streaming in an annular thermoacoustic prime-mover is developed. It is predicted that above the threshold for traveling wave excitation the device considered (which does not contain any moving parts or externally imposed pressure gradients) produces circulation of fluid. The heat flux carried by this directional mass flow inside the thermoacoustic stack exceeds (or is comparable with) the heat flux associated with the acoustically induced increase of thermal diffusivity of the gas. The effects investigated are important for optimization of the performance of thermoacousticdevices.
Measurement of a third-order elastic constant in silicon by a comparison method108(2000); http://dx.doi.org/10.1121/1.1287712View Description Hide Description
The third-order elastic constant of silicon is measured with a comparison method, based on the interaction between longitudinal acoustic waves. The value is in good agreement with published values and demonstrates the validity of the method.
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Effective impedance of rough porous ground surfaces108(2000); http://dx.doi.org/10.1121/1.1288940View Description Hide Description
Laboratory measurements at grazing angles of the impedance of sand surfaces containing artificial two-dimensional (2D) roughness are compared with predictions of an extended boss theory, which allows for incoherent scatter,randomness, and finite impedance effects. The data and predictions are found to be in reasonable agreement. The rough surface impedance model may be used, as an alternative to layering, to explain measurements where the reactance exceeds the resistance at low frequencies. The model also explains instances where the measured ground impedance tends to zero at higher frequencies. In addition, the model is found to predict features of measurements made with an elevated source and vertically separated receivers at a range of 30 m over cultivated ground surfaces.
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Acoustic field variability induced by time evolving internal wave fields108(2000); http://dx.doi.org/10.1121/1.1288662View Description Hide Description
A space- and time-dependent internal wavemodel was developed for a shallow water area on the New Jersey continental shelf and combined with a propagation algorithm to perform numerical simulations of acoustic field variability. This data-constrained environmental model links the oceanographic field, dominated by internal waves, to the random sound speed distribution that drives acoustic field fluctuations in this region. Working with a suite of environmental measurements along a 42-km track, a parameter set was developed that characterized the influence of the internal wave field on sound speed perturbations in the water column. The acoustic propagation environment was reconstructed from this set in conjunction with bottom parameters extracted by use of acoustic inversion techniques. The resulting space- and time-varying sound speed field was synthesized from an internal wave field composed of both a spatially diffuse (linear) contribution and a spatially localized (nonlinear) component, the latter consisting of solitary waves propagating with the internal tide. Acoustic simulation results at 224 and 400 Hz were obtained from a solution to an elastic parabolic equation and are presented as examples of propagation through this evolving environment. Modal decomposition of the acoustic field received at a vertical line array was used to clarify the effects of both internal wave contributions to the complex structure of the received signals.
Tomographic inversion for sediment parameters in shallow water108(2000); http://dx.doi.org/10.1121/1.1286221View Description Hide Description
This article discusses inversions for bottom geoacoustic properties using broadband acoustic signals obtained from explosive sources. The experimental data used for the inversions are SUS charge explosions acquired on a vertical hydrophone array during the Shelf Break Primer Experiment conducted south of New England in the Middle Atlantic Bight in August 1996. The SUS signals were analyzed for their time-frequency behavior using wavelets. The group speed dispersion curves were obtained from the wavelet scalogram of the SUS signals. A genetic algorithm (GA) was used for the inversion of sound speeds in the water column and compressional wave speeds in the sediment layers. The variations in the sound speeds in the water column were represented using empirical orthogonal functions (EOFs). A range-independent normal mode routine was used to construct the replica fields corresponding to the parameters. Comparison of group speeds for modes 1 to 9 and for a range of frequencies 8 to 200 Hz was used to arrive at the best parameter fit. An efficient hybrid optimization scheme using the GA and a Levenberg–Marquardt algorithm is presented. Linear perturbation methods were also used to "fine tune" the inversions and to obtain resolution and variance estimates. Analysis was also done to compute the degree of convergence of each of the parameters by explicitly calculating the Hessian matrices numerically. A posteriori estimation of mean and covariance was also done to obtain error estimates. Group speeds for the inverted sound speed fields provide an excellent match to the experimental data. The inverted sediment compressional speed profile compares well with in situ measurements.
In situ estimation of sediment sound speed and critical angle108(2000); http://dx.doi.org/10.1121/1.1285953View Description Hide Description
Understanding the basic physics of sound penetration into ocean sediments is essential for the design of sonar systems that can detect, localize, classify, and identify buried objects. In this regard the sound speed of the sediment is a crucial parameter as the ratio of sound speed at the water-sediment interface determines the critical angle. Sediment sound speed is typically measured from core samples using high frequency (100's of kHz) pulsed travel time measurements. Earlier experimental work on subcritical penetration into sandy sediments has suggested that the effective sound speed in the 2–20 kHz range is significantly lower than the core measurement results. Simulations using Biot theory for propagation in porous media confirmed that sandy sediments may be highly dispersive in the range 1–100 kHz for the type of sand in which the experiments were performed. Here it is shown that a direct and robust estimate of the critical angle, and therefore the sediment sound speed, at the lower frequencies can be achieved by analyzing the grazing angle dependence of the phase delays observed on a buried array. A parametric source with secondary frequencies in the 2–16 kHz range was directed toward a sandy bottom similar to the one investigated in the earlier study. An array of 14 hydrophones was used to measure penetrated field. The critical angle was estimated by analyzing the variations of signal arrival times versus frequency, burial depth, and grazing angle. Matching the results with classical transmission theory yielded a sound speed estimate in the sand of 1626 m/s in the frequency range 2–5 kHz, again significantly lower the 1720 m/s estimated from the cores at 200 kHz. However, as described here, this dispersion is consistent with the predictions of the Biot theory for this type of sand.
Measurement technique for bottom scattering in shallow water108(2000); http://dx.doi.org/10.1121/1.1287021View Description Hide Description
Sonar performance predictions of reverberation in shallow water rely upon good estimates of the bottom-scattering strength. However, little is understood about bottom scattering in shallow water in the frequency range 400–4000 Hz, particularly its dependency upon frequency and its relationship to the physical properties of the seafloor. In order to address these issues, a new measurement technique has been developed to probe the frequency and angular dependency of bottom-scattering strength. The experimental technique is described which employs either coherent or incoherent sources (lightbulbs). In addition, measurement and modeling results for two diverse shallow water sites are presented. At one site, the scattering appears to arise at or near the water–sediment interface. At the other site, scattering from a 23-m sub-bottom horizon is clearly apparent in the data at and below 1800 Hz. The fact that our measurement technique can directly reveal the presence of sub-bottom scattering is a significant advance in the development of methods to explore the physical mechanisms that control bottom scattering.
Low-grazing-angle monostatic acoustic reverberation from rough and heterogeneous seafloors108(2000); http://dx.doi.org/10.1121/1.1288664View Description Hide Description
Numerical wavefield modeling, based on time domain finite difference solutions to the full elastic wave equation, is used to quantitatively predict the sensitivity of monostatic backscatter to variations in geological properties of the seabed. This article addresses the hypothesis that observed backscatter signals from the seafloor are produced by a combination of seafloor (interface) and subseafloor (volume) scattering from structures having variations at scale lengths comparable to the wavelength of the insonifying acoustic field. Wavelength-scale seafloor roughness and subseafloor volume heterogeneity parameters are defined using stochastic spatial probability functions having Gaussian autocorrelations. The range of the variations in these parameters is constrained to realistic values based on estimates derived from seafloor bathymetry and other geologic data. Modeling results show that backscattering from rough, basaltic (hard) bottoms, in the absence of large-scale seafloor slope, is dominated by rough surface scattering with little contribution from volume scattering. Contrary to this, sediment (soft) bottoms with subseafloor volume heterogeneity, with or without seafloor roughness, produce significant backscattering signals compared to a homogeneous sediment bottom.
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Resonant response of complex shell structures108(2000); http://dx.doi.org/10.1121/1.1286515View Description Hide Description
Resonances of shell structures play a prominent role in determining their acoustic characteristics. Among the most important of such characteristics are radiated noise, scattering, and self-noise levels. The nature of the structural resonances, for example the number of modes within a particular frequency band or the overall spatial dependence of the response, determines the importance of these phenomena in various contexts and what steps may be taken to modify their acoustic impact. In the past, knowledge of the resonant response of highly idealized systems has been used to guide the development of quiet platforms. The results of a scale model investigation of the effects of increased complexity on the nature of the resonances of submerged shell structures are reported. Effects presented here are flexural Bloch mode resonances, localized resonances resulting from structural irregularity, and the effects of non-axisymmetry on these phenomena. The implications of these results on acoustic design and the development of systems is discussed.
Sensor scheme design for active structural acoustic control108(2000); http://dx.doi.org/10.1121/1.1286514View Description Hide Description
Efficient sensing schemes for the active reduction of sound radiation from plates are presented based on error signals derived from spatially weighted plate velocity or near-field pressure. The schemes result in near-optimal reductions as compared to weighting procedures derived from eigenvector or singular vector analysis of the radiation operator. Efficient control configurations are suggested using a, possibly analog, front-end implementing a bank of spatial weighting functions and a digital controller with a minimized number of input and output channels. The performance of different weighting functions is compared, as well as the performance of different frequency-dependent filtering functions. Design rules are given for the sensor spacing, the number of weighting functions, the number of actuators, and the corresponding controller dimensionality.
The vibration behavior of railway track at high frequencies under multiple preloads and wheel interactions108(2000); http://dx.doi.org/10.1121/1.1288408View Description Hide Description
The track foundation is preloaded by multiple wheel loads due to the train weight and, as the pad and ballast are nonlinear, their stiffness depends upon the preload in them. Due to the influence of these resilient components of the track, the track vibration is affected by the wheel loads. It is also affected by the wheel/rail interactions. In this article the preloads in the pad and ballast are calculated by considering the nonlinear properties of the track foundation, and thus the preloaded pad and ballast stiffnesses are determined. The vibration properties are explored for the track under multiple wheel loads and multiple wheel/rail interactions by comparing the results from different track models with and without these effects. It is found that the point receptance of the track is reduced and the vibration decay rate is enhanced at low frequencies due to the wheel loads. The effects of the wheel/rail interactions are most significant for frequencies 400–2000 Hz. Because of the wheel/rail interactions, the point receptance fluctuates and the vibration decay is enhanced in the regions around the wheels.


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'Capital appreciation bonds' epitomize the buy-now/pay-later mentality of short-sighted politicians
An American political elite obsessed with its own feuds is ignoring the country's serious problems.
The government knows our economy depends on Canadians borrowing. But they also hope we stop. Since the amount of debt we have already is bad. But if we stop, the economy will suffer. And they'll have to lower interest rates to promote borrowing to fire it up again. Is everyone clear on that?
The Prime Minister is right to call on Canadians to pay off their debts.
What was Flaherty thinking when he tightened up the mortgage lending rules. Didn't he know that would slow down the housing market? Oh, he wanted to slow down the housing market? I see. Mission accomplished, then. So glass-half-full?
If Alberta governments – nominally conservative governments, at that — had held program spending growth in line with the rate of inflation and population increase, then the $4-billion deficit the province faces today would in fact be a billion-dollar-plus surplus.
A new survey finds that almost half the population is living paycheque-to-paycheque. That's bad news. What's even worse news is how that alarmingly high figure apparently represents a major overall improvement. What will it take to get us to stop spending?
Letters to the editor for Monday, August 27, 2012.
The recent changes to mortgage rules in Canada — maximum terms of 25 years, only able to borrow up to 80% of the home's value — are designed to "cool down" Canada's hot housing market. For the average home owner, the changes will mean paying more each month to pay off the loan sooner. But […]
As we watched TV images of rioting students trashing downtown Montreal, one of our colleagues quipped: "I always wanted to go to Greece. I never expected Greece to come here." She wasn't far off the mark. Unless Canadians get a handle on the provinces' runaway spending, their growing mountain of debt, and the resulting tidal […]


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General - Defeated the Strogg
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Alright, this isn't as challenging as the first boss fight. Three to Four Dark Matter Gun shots on the first form of the Makron will hopefully kill him if they are good shots. If not, switch to homing rockets or the nail gun. His second form gets a bit trickier, try to conserve rockets and use the Dark Matter Gun though, you'll need a ton of rockets for the end. Just strafe jump and hide behind the pillars, emerging to nail him with the DMG whenever possible. The Brain form is once again easy, shoot the top of the brain by the blue pillar with a rocket, then unload as fast as you can into the brain. Rockets are generally found in the corners of the top if you run low on health. Be sure to keep moving when you are on top though, on General the units that spawn are much more deadly, such as the Heavy Tanks, Judges, and strogg infantry with Railguns. Save everytime you kill one form of the boss with as much health as possible, you will need at least 125 health and 50 armor to beat the brain easily, if not, repeat until finished!
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I did not know that there was a school to learn weaving, tatting, herb lore, knitting and crocheting.... much less a college where adults spend years doing this. I always thought that was learned from grandma to mother to daughter (or the male equivalents).
Berea is based wholly on the preservation and continuation of the best folk arts and crafts that Kentucky has to offer. The college has a good academic curriculum but includes strong emphasis on folk crafts, service to Appalachia and volunteer labor program for the community.
(See http://www.berea.edu/academics/majorsminors.asp for the college programs).
The stores in the town all sell items made by college students and local craftspersons.
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AES fellow in 2008 for advancements in measurement of impulse responses (Exponential Sine Sweep method)
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Physicians for Human RightsUsing science and medicine to stop human rights violations
PHR Library
Policy Statement
New Medical Neutrality Exemption to "Material Support" Bar to Asylum is Applauded
PHR commends Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano's decision to create an exemption to the "material support" bar for health professionals who have provided medical assistance to wounded combatants. The decision is a major victory for health professionals who were forced to provide health care to alleged terrorists during armed conflict. Previously, medical professionals forced to provide care to members of terrorist organizations, some under the threat of torture or death, were denied asylum in the US.
Witness to War Crimes: Evidence from Misrata, Libya
When Libyans first took to the streets to protest Colonel Muammar Qaddafi's autocratic rule in February 2011, Qaddafi's response was quick and brutal: attack protesters and target civilians in a deliberate campaign to quash dissent across the country. This report documents some of the conflict's most severe human rights violations that must be addressed as a new civilian government emerges.
Introducing Medical Neutrality Protection Act of 2011
Representatives Jim McDermott (D-WA) and Walter Jones (R-NC) introduced a bill on July 26, 2011 that will protect medical neutrality around the world. This is Rep. McDermott's statement for the official record.
Richard Sollom Testifies on Bahrain to Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission
Richard Sollom, Deputy Director of PHR, testified to the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission, US Congress, on Bahrain's attacks on and detention of medical professionals in the wake of protests against the government in February and March, 2011.
Do No Harm
PHR's emergency report documents and decries systematic human rights abuses in Bahrain, and persecution of health workers based on their knowledge of those abuses.


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A short trip to Yangon, and Kyaikhtiyo Pagoda in Mon state, Myanmar - 22-24 Jan 2012
We did a short trip to Myanmar/Burma during one of our weekends holidays in January 2012. In a four day quick tour of Yangon and Kyaikhtiyo pagoda we made a brief visit to Yangon University campus, its technical school, Shwedagon pagoda, the Yangon river front where we talked to the workers on board a boat, night street. On the other day we took a bus to the hill-top pagoda in Mon state.
From our four day whirl wind trip we find that the beautiful country is in serious need of proper public education of all context for every citizen. Myanmar peoples need to work smart, learn hard and must try constantly to produce necessary goods, services and management of their own country. Lots of peoples are on the short cut ways to make money and they are losing their dignity, beauty, culture, education, mental and physical health, and ownership. Lots of social problems will follow suit.
We from their neighboring countries must help them to help themselves.
Two Thai visitors
Jan 23, 2012
Photos: 41
Mekong river trip Luang Prabang to Houixai from 4th to 10th Jan 2012
5 days up the Mekong river from Luang Prabang, Thaxouang, Hong Sa, Pakbeng to Houixai in January. We stopped at villages and slept on the boat. During the trip we took a truck ride to Hong Sa for a night stay there. The scenes along the river, the lives of peoples in the riverside villages, their farms, animals, and development taking shape are all interesting. The changes are for both good and not very good. We must learn and promote proper education for long term benefit for peoples and the country.
Jan 12, 2012
Photos: 34
29th Dec 2011 - 3rd Jan 2012 Central Laos
A trip to Hinboun river valley in Khammouane province of central Laos.
We went into a km long Heup cave, ride open wooden boats on the Hinboun river, stayed in the nice village lodges overlooking the crystal river between the limestone cliffs, visited villages and their primary schools, and went into 7.5km long Konglor cave.
Jan 5, 2012
Photos: 27
02 - 16 Jan 2012 trip to Chin state in western Myanmar
02 to 16 Jan 2012 driving trip to Chin state (western Myanmar) from Bagan. The trip is led by Ko Zaw Wynn Cho of www.asterism.info. They started in Bagan, then to Monywa on Chindwin river. They also overnight in Kalay Myo in Sagaing state before heading up the northern Chin state mountains. Places they visited include Tedim (Teddim or Tiddim), Galam, Hakha, Yaswar; Matupi and Mindat in southern Chin state.
Photos were taken by Ko Zaw Wynn Cho.
Jan 3, 2012
Photos: 25
7th to 20th Dec 2011 trip and mountain hike in Putao, Kachin state, northern Myanmar
Putao is one of northernmost town in Myanmar close to north-eastern India and Tibet land. We went for two weeks and hiked 12 days and 11 nights along the rocky rivers, go up and many steep hills and camped in the snows of highland peaks around 4000 meters above the sea level.
Dec 7, 2011
Photos: 54
Frosty Mountain, Manning Park, Chiliwack
Hike to 2400m Frosty mountain in Manning park in Chiliwack.
Oct 16, 2011
Photos: 12
Wedgemount Lake hike, Garibaldi provincial park - 04 Sep 2011
Hike up to the beautiful green Wedgemunt lake in the northern section of Garibaldi provincial park, BC.
It was a good hard hike up the mostly steep 7km trail. The views up there are gorgeous. At the eastern tip of the lake
is a small glacier, and around the lake are peaks and ridges rising to 2600+ meter elevations.
Sep 4, 2011
Photos: 19
Elk and Thurston mountain hike, Chilliwack - 28 Aug 2011
We hiked up the 1400m Elk mountain and 1625m Thurston mountain in Chilliwack on 28 Aug 2011.
Aug 28, 2011
Photos: 20
Burnaby mountain at sundown, 17 April 2011
Apr 18, 2011
Photos: 10
Scrapbook Photos
Album for scrapbook photos
Mar 5, 2011
Photos: 3
Profile Photos
Album for profile photos
Feb 20, 2011
Photos: 1
18-20 Feb 2011 in Uthai Thani, or the city of dawn, Thailand
A short visit to Uthai Thani and a stay on a raft house on Sakae Krang river.
It is a place of rice fields, and Buddhist temples..
Feb 18, 2011
Photos: 16
Southern Chin state to Pakokku by jeep, Pha Khan Gyi, by Ayeyarwaddy to Bagan
Mindat to Pakokku by jeep, ancient town of Pha Khan Gyi - 18 miles to the north of dusty Pakokku, by Ayeyarwaddy river down to Bagan...
Feb 6, 2011
Photos: 18
Mindat, hike to 10500Ft Victoria Mt. peak, Chin mountain villages and back to Pakokku, Myanmar
30 Jan to 06 Feb 2011 a week in southern Chin state, western Myanmar.
Includes 4 days hike to 10500 Ft peak of Mt. Victoria, Chin villages, their life, etc.
Jan 30, 2011
Photos: 26
From the Ayeyarwaddy to Pakokku and up to Chin state, Myanmar 29 Jan 2011
By double decker boat from Bagan/Nyaung U to Pakokku, and by jeep on dirt road to Mindat in southern Chin state.
Myanmar, 29 Jan 2011..
Jan 29, 2011
Photos: 8
Bagan - Inle lake - Kalaw - by Train to Tharzi and back to Bagan - Myanmar
24 to 28 Jan 2011 travel from Bagan/Nyaung Oo to Inle lake in Shan state by bus, to Kalaw also in southern Shan state, and then by train back to lowland and Bagan...
Jan 24, 2011
Buddhist Archaeological Site Bagan & 1500m Extinct Volcano Mt. Popa
21-23 Jan 2011 trip to Bagan on the Ayeyarwaddy river and a hike up the open crater to the 1500 meter peak of extinct volcano Mt. Popa in middle of Myanmar/Burma...
Jan 21, 2011
Photos: 24
Mekong river slow boat trip & a hike and tribal village home stay in Luang Prabang, northern Laos
Cruising down the Mekong river in a Lao slow boat together with the boat crew in their family compartment to Luang Prabang was like being a local Lao river man for a while. We rode the boat two days to the old city of Buddhist temples & monasteries - Luang Prabang on the peninsula between Mekong and Khan rivers. After a few nights in town I decided to go for a hike to Khmu and Hmong tribal villages and home stay in the hills.
9 to 15 Jan 2011
Jan 9, 2011
Retired Steam Boat "Samson V", New Westminster, BC, Canada
A short visit to the retired steam boat Samson V, New Westminster, BC tells us about life in the recent past.
Dec 17, 2010
Photos: 14
13-14 Nov 2010 Elfin Lake, Garibaldi provincial park, BC, Canada
Two days and a night walk to Elfin lake shelter, Garibaldi provincial park 13 and 14 Nov 2010..
Nov 13, 2010
The Lions, Howe Sound Crest trail north from Lion Bay - 28 August 2010
Lion Bay village to the Lions, north part of Howe Sound Crest trail over Thomas peak, David peak and down back to Lion Bay. 28 Aug 2010
Aug 28, 2010
Photos: 22
Grouse mountain, Goat mt, Crown mt, Hanes valley to Lynn creek hike - 22 Aug 2010
26+ km hike starting at base of Grouse mountain, Goat mountain, Crown mountain, Hanes valley, Lynn creek.
22 Aug 2010
Aug 22, 2010
Lion bay - Mt. Brunswick - Magnesia meadow - Harvey pass - Lion bay hike (14 August 2010) - BC
Starting at Lion Bay village we hiked to 1780 meters Mt. Brunswick, and return via Magnesia meadow, emergency hut, Harvey pass. 14 Aug 2010
Aug 14, 2010
Hike to South Needle peak, Lynn headwaters regional park, north Vancouver on 31 July 2010
Hike to the peak of South Needle via Lynn peak in Lynn headwaters regional park, north Vancouver.
Return hike down the steep slope to Hydraulic creek in Lower Seymour River Conservation area.
31 July 2010
Jul 31, 2010
Lynn lake hike, Lynn headwaters regional park, north Vancouver on 03 July 2010
22 km return hike to Lynn lake, Lynn headwaters regional park in north Vancouver.
03 July 2010
Jul 3, 2010
Eagle Bluff & Whyte lake hike from Horseshoe bay, west Vancouver on 26 June 2010
Starting at Horseshow bay hike to Eagle bluff view point in Cypress provincial park, and on the way down took detour to Whyte lake and finished near the Pacific railway tunnel.
26 June 2010
Jun 26, 2010
Hike to Mt Fromme, north Vancouver on 08 May 2010
Grouse mountain base, Baden-Powell trail, Old Grouse mountain highway and to Mt. Fromme.
North Vancouver, 08 May 2010
May 8, 2010
Grouse mountain & Dam mountain hike, north Vancouver on 20 Mar 2010
Grouse mountain and Dam mountain hike on 20 Mar 2010.
Mar 20, 2010
Sunset photos from Hadden & Vanier parks, Vancouver on 06 Mar 2010
Evening and sunset view photos taken from Hadden park, Vanier park & on Burrard bridge, Vancouver, BC
Mar 6, 2010
Photos: 4
Lynn peak, Lonsdale quay, north Vancouver, BC, Canada
Feb 14, 2010
Photos: 17
BCMC trail to Grouse Mountain, Walk on Lion Bridge & Stanley park, BC, Canada
Feb 6, 2010
Lisu Village near Mae Hong Son, northern Thailand
Return visit of Lisu Kung Patueng village about 20 km north of Mae Hong Son in northern Thailadn.
Jan 6, 2010
Lives & Motion along the Mekong River: Slow boat from Houixai to Luang Prabang - Laos
Starting in Chiang Rai and Chiang Khong in northern Thailand we travelled in a private slow boat down the Mekong river from Houixai to Luang Prabang via Pakbeng and Kamu lodge in northern Laos.
30 Dec 2009 - 03 Jan 2010.
Jan 3, 2010
Photos: 57
Phangkranrazi hike from Putao & Myitkyina in Kachin state, northern Myanmar (Burma) in Dec 2009
8 days 7 nights hike Putao, Shankhaung, Warsandan, Ziyadan, Phangkranrazi & back to Putao. Stop over in Myitkyina on the way back to Yangon.
Dec 20, 2009
Photos: 52
Bundzen lake & Eagle ridge trail to Swan waterfall, BC, Canada. 24 Nov 2009
Bundzen lake trail, Eagle ridge trail to Swan waterfall and lower Gully, Lower BC, Canada. 24 Nov 2009
Nov 24, 2009
Boundary Bay regional park, lower BC, near US border, 21 Nov 2009
A walk in Boundary bay regional park on a windy rainy day. 21 Nov 2009
Nov 21, 2009
Lynn peak in Lynn headwaters regional park, 14 Nov 2009
Nov 14, 2009
Baden-Powel Trail East, Larsen Trail & Old BCMC Trail (in the rain)
Starting at Base of Grouse mountain, followed the Baden-Powell trail, turn left & going up the steep Larsen trail, turn right and walked the old BCMC trail down to meet again Baden-Powell trail. The hike ended at Lynn headwaters regional park centre.
Nov 7, 2009
Goat mountain hike
Oct 24, 2009
Dog mountain in Seymour provincial park
Again starting at the lower car parking lot I hiked to the ski area and then to Dog mountain. The day was cloudy, wet and watery.
Oct 18, 2009
Photos: 13
Hike to Mt Seymour peak and to Lynn Creek suspension bridge
Starting at lower parking lot at Mt Seymour road & Indian river road to Mt. Seymour summit (3rd peak) and on the way back turn right to the west following Baden-Powell trail to Lynn creek.
Oct 10, 2009
Hike to Mt Seymour 1st and 2nd peaks from lower car park
Hike from the lower car park of Mt Seymour provincial park (Mt Seymour road and Indian River road) to 1st and 2nd peaks.
Oct 3, 2009
Hat mountain from Lion Bay, 26 Sep 2009
Lion Bay village to Hat mountain peak, Branswick lake hike
Sep 26, 2009
Photos: 29
Horseshoe Bay to Capilano dam lake via Cypress Provincial park
Hike started in Horseshoe bay and going over Eagles bluff, Black mountain, Cypress park central area, Hollyburn mountain and finished at Capilano dam lake.
Sep 19, 2009
Photos: 23
Horseshoe bay to Lion bay over the mountains
Starting at Black mountain trail head in Horseshoe bay hike the Baden Powell trail to Eagles bluff, Black Mountain and take to Howe Sound Crust trail in Cypress Provincial park to St. Marks mountain, Unnecessary peaks and go down Binkert trail to Lion Bay village. Start at 10:40am, finish at 9pm.
Sep 12, 2009
Photos: 36
Mt. Harvey (Cypress provincial park) from Lion Bay
Hike to Mt. Harvey (1700m above the sea) from Lion Bay village.
Sep 7, 2009
Photos: 21
Brunswick Mountain, from Lion Bay, 29 Aug 2009
Hike to Mt. Brunswick peak (1790 m above the sea) from Lion Bay
Aug 29, 2009
Garibaldi Provincial Park, Panorama ridge & Black tusk
30 km long walk from 9:30am to 8pm, to Panorama ridge and Black tusk in Garibaldi provincial park, Cheakamus, BC
Aug 23, 2009
Williams ridge, Chilliwack, 15 Aug 2009
Hike on a very cloudy day. Steep going up followed by otherwise pleasant walk along the Williams ridge. We spent 1.5 hours looking for the trail to the peak in the mist without success.
Aug 15, 2009
Hike to Lion West Mountain from Lion Bay
Hike to Lion West mountain peak from Lion Bay.
Aug 1, 2009
Crown Mountain
BCMC trail to Grouse mountain attractions, continued to Crown mountain (1504 m) and down the Hanes valley route to Lynn creek followed by Headwaters trail to Lynn Headwaters regional park entrance
Jul 25, 2009
Coliseum Mountain (1441m) - Lynn Headwaters Regional Park
A 21 km return hike to Coliseum mountain peak
Jul 18, 2009
Holly Burn Peak - Cypress Park
Capilano dam lake to Holly Burn mountain peak (1340 meters) and return.
Jul 12, 2009
Baden-Powell Trail East: Base of Grouse Mt to Lynn headwaters park
Starting at Capilano dam lake, river, grouse mountain base to Lynn Headwaters regional park.
Jun 28, 2009
Photos: 15
Black Mountain, Cypress Provincial Park, BC
Start from Horseshoe Bay, following the Baden Powell Trail to Eagles, Black Mountain, and then to Alpine Ski area. If starts in the morning one can walk Baden Powell trail from Horseshoe bay passing Eagles, Black Mountain, and end at Capilano (Cleveland) dam
Jun 13, 2009
Buntzen Lake - Halvor Lunden trail to Swan trail (05 June 2009)
Halvor Lunden trail to Swan trail. I started late at 1:30pm. Lots of snows made it difficult to hike the trails around the lakes and beyound. I often got lost but eventually found the trail.
After dead tree pass I was able to follow the trail for 20 or so minutes before getting completely lost. It was late so I decided to go down to the lake whatever means I could through snows, steep slopes and cliffs, thickly wooded jungle and creeks.
At 7:30pm I reached a spot on a stoney creek where I could see the inlet, 2nd narrow and vancouver. Both sides of the creek are stone walls, and to go down further is slippery steep slope rocks. I called 911 and prepared to spend night there if needed.
A helicopter came & dropped a rescue team. They found me mid night and we hiked over the rocks & thick wood to swan fall trail and got down.
Jun 5, 2009
Photos: 28
Grouse grind trail, north Vancouver (23 May 2009)
Grouse grind trail is opened 23 May to public after a long winter closure
May 23, 2009
Buntzen Lake, Anmore, Greater Vancouver (15 May 2009)
Buntzen lake is formed by building of dam to collect waters from many creeks to produce energy in the power plants located on the bank of Burrard Inlet. The area is under the management of BC Hydro. Buntzen lake trail circuling the lake are well marked; there are rest rooms and picnic benches on south and north beaches.
May 15, 2009
Cypress Falls Park (09 May 2009)
A small park in west Vancouver offers a web of trails in the thick alpine rain forest. In the middle of the park is a north to souh flowing Cypress creek studded with rocks and stones creating white waters and falls. Easy trails as well as slippery narrow trails zip zap the landscape on both sides of the creek.
May 11, 2009
Capilano River Regional Park (02 May 2009)
A walk from Capilano dam lake (Clevenland dam) down along the river to Ambleside park beach at Burrard inlet.
Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve (25 Apr 2009)
Apr 28, 2009
Lynn Headwaters Regional Park (18 Apr 2009)
Many parts of the park was under snow. Due to dangerous conditions the trails in northern part of the park were closed to the public. I went up to Lynn peak and after coming down took the circuit - Lynn loop, Headwaters and Ceder Mill trail up north to the second debric chute where I turn back and walked along the Lynn creek to the park.
Apr 19, 2009
Lynn Canyon Park, BC, Canada (10 Apr 2009)
The 250 ha park with a suspension bridge over Lynn creek offers nature trails amids temperate rain forest of Douglas fir, Red cedar, Red alder, Black cottonwood, and many more plants and trees. Popular spots are twin fall bridge, 30 foot pond and the suspension bridge. The park is connected to other parks to the south, east and north.
Apr 12, 2009
Bamboo (Selected Bamboo photos from trips in Thailand during 2003-2008)
Use of Bamboos in villages on Thailand-Myanmar borders
Jan 4, 2009
Photos: 47
22-26 Sep 2007 Rafting, hiking to Thilorsu waterfall, elephant ride & village stay in Umphang
Hiking, inflatable rubber boat rafting, Thilorsu waterfall, hilltribe village hut stay, homes and school visits in Umphang, Tak province of western Thailand. It was in the later part of rainy season and rivers, streams and waterfalls are overflowing.
Jungle trails were wet and muddy. We met and talked to the (Karen people) villagers, school teachers & students, and visited their homes. Life in the small villages surrounded by paddy & corn fields, rivers and forested hills are simple. But things are changing.
Sep 24, 2007
11 - 17 Apr 2007 Sangklaburi to Umphang walk, western Thailand - on Myanmar border
Sangklaburi is the western border town in Kanchanaburi province. I started the walk from there passing Karen (Kayin) hilltribe villages, along Thailand-Myanmar border. Sometimes on the dirt road, sometimes in the mountains and crossing the creeks. I stayed at Karen villlage houses. Finally I arrived at Ban Pueng Klueng in Umphang district where I took the public pick up truck bus to Umphang. Bangkok to Bangkok it was a week including 5 days on the walk.
This hike was made during Songkran (in Myanmar is is called Thingyan) newyear water festival days in Thailand.
Apr 12, 2007
23-26 Feb 2007 Hike in Kaeng Krachan national park, along Mae Sarieng creek, western Thailand
Under occasional rains we hiked on the wet ground following Mae Sarieng creek for three days and two nights in Kaeng Krachan national park in Pethaburi province of Western Thailand. We started at km 27 marker on the jungle road, walked along and across the river in the jungle for over two days. On the third day we left the river and trekked back to the road arriving at km 14 marker. We heard and saw monkeys, gibbons, and hornbills. Elephant dungs and guar foot prints were also found. Our two night camps were set near the rivers.
Feb 25, 2007
17-21 Feb 2007 Trek in Umphang, and hike to Mae Wong national park, western Thailand
Umphang is a district of in Tak province. Its geography - limestone hills, cliffs, rivers and caves covered mostly by the tropical-like rain forest and bamboo. Paddy and corn are grown mainly by slash and burn.
Forest and wildlife are protected under the name of Umphang wildlife sanctuary.
From 17 to 21 Feb 2007 I hiked with all girl international student group managed by Trek Thailand to Thilorsu waterfall.
We walked from Ban Platha, crossed Mae Klong river and trekked along Klotho stream. The next day we arrived at Ban Kotha village and continued to Thilorsu waterfall for another night camping. The group went up to the headwaters of the fall and to the west.
I return to Ban Umphang Kee village and hiked to Chong Yin sub station of Mae Wong national park. We followed Umphang creek up the hills through the jungle. We started late in the evening and arrived Chong Yin camp of the national park at about 2:45pm the next day.
Feb 19, 2007
5-8 Jan 2007 Hike to 1700 meter Phu Miang in Klong Tron national park, Uttaradit province, Thailand
Two days hike to 1600 and 1700 meters twin peaks of Phu Miang mountain in Klong Tron national park in Uttaradit province, northern Thailand in winter. The hike was easy in the beginning but the final sections to the col between the peaks was quite steep. In the dry season, winter and summer, there is no natural water in the highland.
We hiked on and off of a small creek and little waterfalls during the first few hours and then no more water.
Jan 6, 2007
Phu Toei National Park to Huay Khakaeng Wildlife sanctuary hike, Thailand, 07 to 10 Dec 2006
Three days two nights hike from Phu Toei national park (Ban Ta Phoeng Kee village) to Huay Khakaeng Wildlife sanctuary (Ban Klong U-Rai). It is across the border between Suphanburi and Uthai Thani provinces. We spent the evening before the hike by a hike up to Khao Tawanda mountain and camped in the school compound in Ta Phoeng Kee village before starting the 3 days walk.
Dec 8, 2006
Phu Toei National park, Suphanburi, Thailand, 21 - 23 Oct 2006
Two nights trip to Phu Toei national park in Suphanburi province, Thailand.
We walked to Ta Poen Kee Yai, and Ta Poen Kee Noi waterfall, and hiked up to 1123 meter Khao Thawanda mountain top for camping.
We also visited a beautiful Kayin (Karen) village called Ban Ta Poen Kee and a small cave before we came back to Bangkok.
Buses run between Bangkok southern terminal and Dan Chang. From Dan Chang local bus and motorcycle taxi, or rent a truck to reach the sub station and then to the headquarters and bungalows in Phu Toei national park.
Oct 22, 2006
9-13 Sep 2006 hike in Sangklaburi: Sanepong, Laiwo, Thilaipa, Go Sadeng, Go Mong Hta
9th to 11th September 2006 rainy season hike in Sangklaburi district of Kanchanaburi province in central west of Thailand next to Myanmar's Kayin (Karen) state. It was so wet that many of the trails and jungle roads were under water, and streams and creeks were over flowing and flooded. We trekked from Sangklaburi town to Sanepong village and continued to Laiwo village where we stopped for a night. Next day we continued to Thilaipa - another Karen village on the Thai-Myanmar border where we have another home stay night.
On the return hike we passed by Go Daseng and Go Mong Hta Karen villages.
Sep 11, 2006
Photos: 45
11 - 14 August 2006 Khao Laem hike in Khao Yai National park, Thailand
Rainy season hike to Khao Laem mountain in Khao Yai National park, Thailand.
Together with a forest ranger we hiked 3 days and 2 nights in the central northern jungle of Khao Yai national park, starting at Huay Suwat waterfall. We walked pass the Khao Laem grassland and went up to 1326 meter rocky peak, and then going down in the north along Krok De waterfall creek.
Encountering heavy rain, wet ground, thorny trees, leeches, and finally we did the first trek to the peak in many years.
Aug 13, 2006
9 - 11 June 2006 Hike Khao Soi Dao waterfall in Chanthaburi province, eastern Thailand
After a two days to Mairood fishing village on the seaside of Trat province we went by public bus for a hike to Khao Soi Dao waterfall in Chanthaburi province - also in eastern Thailand. We stayed at a bungalow of the Khao Soi Dao waterfall wildlife sanctuary and in the morning we went to trek up the waterfall to the upper levels.
Jun 10, 2006
Trek in Umphang, western Thailand: Pueng Klueng, Lay Tong Ku, Muang Kua in June 2006
Rainy season hike and tribal village home stay in Umphang in western Thailand along the border with Myanmar.
We hiked from Pueng Klueng, a large mostly Karen village on the border, over the hills to Lay Tong Ku village.
On the return we trekked the hills through the rain over the hills to Muang Kua village. The road from Muang Kua to Kwe Lok Tor village was very muddy and the farm tractor struggled to keep itself in one peace.
Bangkok to Umphang was done by overnight bus to Mae Sot and truck to Umphang in the morning.
02 to 06 June 2006
Jun 4, 2006
24 to 26 March 2006 hike to Doi Phanoen Thung mountain in Kaeng Krachan national park, Thailand
A trek to 1207 meter peak of Doi Phanoen Thung mountain in Kaeng Krachan national park in Petchaburi province of Thailand. March is a dry month and thus there was little water in the streams. We started at km 30 camp after breakfast. The 8 km trail was dry, going down to a valley and then up. We spent about one hour looking for water at the 3/4 of the trail. The final section is steadily going up to the peak. From the road side camp at 30km marker as well as from the Phanoen Thung peak we enjoyed the sea of fog in the valley. Sunset views were nice too. We did not see large wild animals though we heard sounds of horn bills in flight above us, and few gibbons in the trees. We saw a snake while we were looking for water. Camping at the peak was a good experience.
24-26 March 2006
Mar 25, 2006
17 to 20 Mar 2006 trip to Khao Preah Vihear park & temple, and Phu Chong Nayoi national park
On a summer week of March 2006 we went to Khao Phra Vihan national park in Thailand's Si Sa Ket province and adjacent Khao Preah Vihear Khmer temple in Cambodia's Preah Vihear province. After the cliff top temple visit we continued to Thailand - Laos - Cambodia triangle for a stay in Phu Chong Nayoi national park which is in Thailand's Ubon Ratchathani province.
17 - 20 March 2006
Mar 18, 2006
7 - 11 Feb 2006 Umphang, Western Thailand
7 to 11 Feb 2006 Trip in Umphang, western Thailand. We went rafting down the Maeklong river and hiked to Thilorsu waterfall where we spent the night in the tented camp. We then hiked along the Klotho creek and over the hills to Thipogyi Karen village for a home stay. Our next night stop was Ban Maung Kua - another Karen (Kayin) village.
When coming back to Umphang we made a stop at Tham Thakobi caves.
Feb 8, 2006
18-20 Dec 2005 Three days two nights trek from Sab Tai to centre of Khao Yai national park, Thailand
Three days two nights jungle hike and camping from Sab Tai, north-western corner, to headquarters of Khao Yai national park in Thailand. On the first day we walked up the 1100 meter high mountain and camped in the grassy land. Second day we hiked through the jungle along and across the creeks, over the rocky cliffs, through bamboo and camped near a stream. On the third day we still follow the creeks and arrived at Klong E-Tow ranger station and grass land before midday. We continued pass the Nong Pak Chi wildlife watching tower and to the road where car took us to the headquarters for lunch.
Dec 18, 2005
Doi Luang Chiang Dao hike, Chiang Mai, Thailand: 11 Dec 2005
09 - 13 Dec 2005 Trip to Chiang Mai province, northern Thailand that includes hike to 2225 meter Doi Luang Chiang Dao and home stay in a Karen (Kayin) hilltribe village.
Dec 11, 2005
3 to 5 Dec 2005 trip to a Karen village in Ban Rai, Uthai Thani province, Thailand
Three days trip to home stay in Ban Chao Wat, Kayin (Karen) peoples village, in Ban Rai district of Uthai Thani province in Thailand. On the way to the village I passed by a large wooden monastery in a garden and a cave. The village was so poor that they did not have a proper toilet. They main occupation was corn and rice farming on the hills. They grow ordinary rice and sticky rice. Usually rice is for self consumption and they sell corn. Their homes were made of wood and bamboo. I took photos of a house built without driving a metal nail. They have vegetable, banana, chilli pepper as food condiment; and pig and chicken for occasional meat on their dinner plates.
The road to the village is the same way going to the southern section of Huay Kha Kaeng wildlife sanctuary.
In the next year we were able to use their service in planning one of our long distance trek and that resulted in building of one proper toilet for the village.
Dec 3, 2005
18 to 20 Nov 2005 Sri Nakarin dam lake national park, Kanchanaburi province, Thailand
On the three nights trip to Kanchanaburi we spent the first night at Kasem Island resort and we headed north to Sri Na Karin national park. The local non air-conditioned bus took us at Kanchanaburi bus station to Erawan market where we had to rent a pick up truck to the park 40km away. The road was bad and the 40 km drive was 2 hours.
We hiked along Huai Maekhamin (Mae Khamin creek) passing its many waterfalls. We trekked through bamboo and evergreen forest and camped in the jungle.
When we came back to Erawan market, we did not go by car, instead we got a ride on a boat across the Sri Nakarin lake to Tha Kradan (near the dam) and continued on bikes to the market.
Nov 19, 2005
Khao Ron hike in Khao Yai national park, Thailand 15 - 16 Oct 2005
Two days one night hike to 1351meter peak of Khao Ron mountain, the highest in Khao Yai national park in Thailand.
Oct 15, 2005
August 2005 trip to Salawin River National Park & Karen villages, Mae Hong Son province, Thailand
27 to 29 August 2005 trip to Salawin River National Park in Mae Hong Son province, northern Thailand.
Salawin or Thanlwin river in this part serves as a border between Myanmar (Burma) and Thailand.
Trip starts at Mae Sariang, and Mae Samleab (Mae Samlaeb, or Taw Lay Hta) on the Salawin river bank; and then by boat to Tha Ta Fang (Mae Ka Hta) and Ban Sop Moei Karen villages, Moei (Thaung Yin) river and Yuan river.
Aug 28, 2005
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19 to 21 Aug 2005 Hike from Klong Dew to Haew Suwat waterfall in Khao Yai national park, Thailand
Three days two nights jungle hike (trek) from Klong Dew to Haew Suwat waterfall via Khao Laem grass land in Khao Yai national park, Thailand. August is a middle month of the rainy season and thus creeks and rivers are close to their full contents. The first day we saw lot of walk along the creeks filled with stones and rocks. On the second day we hiked across Khao Laem grass land to camp at the ranger station.
On this trek we saw snake skin, poisonous snake, frogs, crab, elephant dung, barking deer, horn bills, bear paw prints on the trees, grass hopper, many other insects. Even though it was in wet season we did not encounter many leeches. There were some; we used leech socks.
Aug 21, 2005
11 to 16 April 2005 Khao Luang national park in Nakhon Si Thammarat, and Ranong in southern Thailand
On this trip we went south to Nakhon Si Tahmmarat province where we spent the first night in Ban Kiriwong village - a home stay with local dinner and breakfast. Next day we headed onto the trail to 1835 meter Khao Luang peak with local guides. First night forest camping was between two creeks, then we continued hiking the steep south face and minor ridge through the green jungle. Occasionally there were jungle openings where we had views of low land.
At the peak we had good views to the northern half by climbing short trees. The night stay at the peak was very peaceful as we were a small group and the weather was cool even in the middle of summer.
After the 3 nights in Nakhon Si Thammarat we went north and west to visit Ranong for a night before coming back to Bangkok.
11 to 16 April 2005
Apr 11, 2005
26 Mar 2005 Hike in Khao Yai national park, Thailand
One day hike in Khao Yai national park on the 26th March 2005 - the summer season.
We hiked from the headquarter to Haew Suwat waterfall and then we followed the Lam Ta Kong creek to Pha Kluai Mai camp in the late evening. After dinner we went for a night tour to spot wildlife. On this hike we saw a small crocodile lying on a dead tree on the creek; and barking deer and a wild dog during the night trip.
Mar 26, 2005
4 to 6 March 2005 Hike in Ramkhamhaeng national park, Sukhothai province, Thailand
Four km hike up to the highland of Khao Luang mountain-top camp, the grassland containing the four peaks with views.
A short visit to Ramkhamhaeng national park in Sukhothai province of northern Thailand, stay in one of their decent bungalows in the headquarter area in the lowland, camping at 1200meter elevation, and when coming back a stop over at Sukhothai historical park.
March 2005, www.trekthailand.net
Mar 4, 2005
31 May to 2 June 2004 trip to Chew Lan Lake at Khao Sok national park, southern Thailand
Three days trip to Chew Lan lake (Ratchaprapa dam lake) of Khao Sok national park in southern Thailand's Surat Thani province. Boat ride on the blue lake water among the vertical limestone karst to floating huts.
The dam area including the hydro-electric power station are inside Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand.
May 31, 2004


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Scones are one of my very favorite breakfasts. Also a beloved snack with tea! So when I got a (20 lb) case of fresh sweet cherries, I set my sights on making Cherry Maple Pecan Scones. Now one of the big problems with scones is that many recipes are not exactly healthy. They get their delicate crumb from a lot … Continue reading
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Whole Wheat Gingerbread Scones
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Scandinavian Apple Cake
Can you think of a better excuse for (multiple) desserts than a holiday brunch? I can't. But after making (somewhat indulgent) mini mocha cheesecakes for Mother's Day, I decided I should do something a little healthier too. So I made a Scandinavian Apple Cake. Even though apple season is over, I have a tub of frozen, sliced apples in my … Continue reading
Vanilla Plum Muffins
Can I blame Martha Stewart for my diet failures? After all it was her PBS show that got me thinking about plum muffins. In the end I converted her recipe to something a bit healthier–less sugar, less fat, all whole wheat (pastry) flour—and still tasty enough to make twice in a row. So I guess I can't complain after all. … Continue reading
Spiced Peach Bread
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Cranberry Swirl Muffins (or Jam Swirl, or…)
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Glazed Peach Streusel Muffins
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"I have carried out the Lord's instructions," King Saul told Samuel in I Samuel 15.
But Samuel said, "What then is this bleating of sheep in my ears; what is this lowing of cattle that I hear?"
Saul answered, "The soldiers brought them from the Amalekites; they spared the best of the sheep and the cattle to sacrifice to the Lord your God, but we totally destroyed the rest."
That's when Samuel yelled, "Stop! Why did you not obey the Lord; why did you pounce on the plunder and do evil in the eyes of the Lord?"
God had commanded through Samuel that Saul utterly aniahilate the Amalekites. God had unfinished business with them since the Amalekites would not allow the Israelites to pass through their land after leaving Egypt.
In His absolute sovereignty, God commanded Saul to wipe them out — man, woman, child, animal.
Utterly destroy them? Every one of them? What did the animals do to deserve that? Why would God do that?
"Of course God is God but I think …" That's when I get into trouble – trying to make God fit my ideas of what He should be and what He should do or not do.
Saul later confessed, "I was afraid of the people and so I gave in to them." He thought he could disobey God's express command to utterly destroy the Amalekites and then in sincere piety worship the Lord: "The soldiers took sheep and cattle from the plunder, the best of what was devoted to the Lord, in order to sacrifice them to the Lord."
Samuel's "Does the Lord delight in offerings and sacrifices as much as obeying the voice of the Lord?" urges me to repent of any half-hearted attempts to obey God and still have it my way.
He would NOT have me come into His house of worship with my offerings and sing His praises, while at the same time disobey His commands to continue to serve the poor and needy, love my wife and children, speak well of my neighbor, and be a good steward of creation, as He has commanded me to do.
No matter how religious I may sound or look, God desires my obedience to His Word. Anything less than full and complete obedience grieves God.
King Saul's reign ended in disaster. So did the reigns of almost all of Israel's kings so that God grieved. Our sins of disobedience grieved the Maker of heaven and earth so much that He sent His only Son, Jesus Christ, into this world for our salvation.
Jesus is the obedient King who sacrificed Himself on the cross for our sins of disobedience. Those sins are many and they are often, but He invites us to draw near to Him with repentant hearts. He promises to wash away our deepest guilt in cleansing flood of His holy blood.


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Gene is the inventor of the iMFLUX core technology, and leads the iMFLUX Research & Development organization. Innovation that drives disruptive gains in productivity, speed, quality, and sustainability are at the core of the R&D mission, which includes maintaining a strong innovation pipeline that drives discontinuous success for iMFLUX customers. Prior to the iMFLUX launch, Gene was a Research Fellow leading major technology developments in the Injection Molding Capability organization within Procter & Gamble. In his 23 year career with P&G, Gene has consistently delivered major innovations, and holds more than 40 granted patents, and at least 25 pending patent applications. Gene is a graduate of Michigan State University, with a degree in Packaging Engineering, and has spent his entire P&G career developing new packaging solutions including numerous Injection Molding technology innovations. Gene invests his free time hiking, fishing, boating, and spending time with his wife, three daughters, and two sons.
Jodi Hammock leads the Human Resource team for iMFLUX. Jodi brings 20 years of industry experience and in the last ten years has placed over 20,000 people to work in 100 facilities in Greater Cincinnati. Her areas of responsibility include recruitment and staffing, benefits and compensation, learning and development, culture, and employee relations, and leadership development.
In the last year, iMFLUX has added over a millennium of industry experience from across the injection molding industry ranging from Plastic Process Engineers and Controls Engineers to highly skilled CNC machinists. We have implemented a "white glove recruiting" system to support retaining top industry experts. iMFLUX is a destination for employees, offering top benefits in the industry and a world class culture. Jodi has been named the "Dream Maker" by recruits and new associates.
Jodi and her daughter fill their free time spending time outdoors, reading together, and volunteering for a local women's shelter.
Jared leads Customer Operations for iMFLUX, delivering world class service, support and business analysis to help customers win in the marketplace when implementing iMFLUX. Leading up to the iMFLUX launch, Jared immersed himself in the injection molding industry to understand the end to end process and characteristics of successful molders, mold builders and technology providers. Prior to iMFLUX, Jared developed an expertise managing business to business relationships with leading CPG companies when he led Account Management for Tremor, a P&G Word of Mouth Marketing brand. Over his 18 years at P&G, Jared held various roles in Information Technology and marketing. Jared holds an Electrical Engineering degree from the University of Notre Dame and an MBA from the University of Cincinnati. In his spare time, Jared enjoys coaching basketball, playing just about any sport, and spending quality time with his wife and three daughters.
Nick is responsible for all things legal at iMFLUX, as well as for supporting the Company's business development efforts. Prior to joining iMFLUX, Nick worked for five years in P&G's legal department in the transactions and antitrust and trade relations groups. He represented P&G in large international, M&A, financing, technology and commercial transactions; provided compliance support; managed investigations and litigation and represented the North American market development organization. Prior to joining P&G, Nick was in private practice in California, primarily representing private equity funds and emerging technology companies. Nick has a BA in Philosophy from UCLA and a JD from UC Berkeley School of Law at Boalt Hall. He is a member of the California and Ohio bars.
Nick and his wife and two children enjoy spending their free time participating in music and rock climbing and are actively involved in community non-profit activities.
Backed by a successful global career in financial planning and complex negotiations, Dave's prime focus at iMFLUX is creating breakthrough value creation for the company and its strategic customers. Prior to joining iMFLUX, Dave spent 25 years leading a range of global projects and negotiations for the Procter & Gamble Company, recognized for his leadership, entrepreneurial spirit and business results. With more than a decade in P&G's M&A and Business Development organizations, most recently as Director of M&A and Strategic Structuring, Dave completed a wide range of transactions in over 20 countries. He also served as CFO and Board Member/Observer for a number of P&G's portfolio companies. In recognition of his expertise in Deal Making, Dave was appointed Fellow in P&G's CFO Circle. Earlier in his career, Dave held numerous positions of increasing responsibility in Canada and the United States working in roles in financial planning and supply chain management. Prior to his relocation to the US, Dave was a member of the Ontario Certified Management Accountants. Dave earned his B.B.A. degree from Wilfrid Laurier University in Canada.
Nathan's job is to deliver with excellence for iMFLUX customers and employees. He is chief team-builder and floor sweeper.
Nathan has 22 years of experience with Procter & Gamble and most recently was P&G Vice-President, Corporate Platforms (New Business Creation). This business unit works across P&G to identify, develop, incubate, and scale high-leverage technology, business model, and capability platforms, often working with external partners. As part of this work nearly three years ago, Nathan and his team partnered with P&G packaging to vet, incubate, demonstrate and scale what is now iMFLUX Inc.
Nathan has been on the forefront of business model innovation and entrepreneurial culture at P&G, having led the acquisition of MDVIP, the Mr. Clean Car Wash and Tide Dry Cleaning franchise start-ups, and several other new business models. Nathan has previously worked in P&G's Food & Beverage, Beauty Care, Wal-Mart customer team, and China operations on Brands such as Pringles, Olay, Safeguard, Folgers, Tide, and Pantene.
Nathan earned a Bachelor's degree in Political Science International Relations from UCLA and spent an additional year of Graduate study at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. Nathan loves spending time with his wife and their four kids, serving and investing resources in many different non-profit activities on a local, national, and global basis, including their local church and sister church in India, Pregnancy Care, United Cerebral Palsy, and JobsPlus of Cincinnati. Racquetball, flyfishing, and backpacking are some of Nathan's favorite activities.


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Book your room at Best Western Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa
Get an overview of this hotelEco-friendly hotel with full-service spa and free valet parking
Located in the heart of Inverness, this eco-friendly hotel is steps from Inverness Museum and Art Gallery and Inverness Castle. Inverness Cathedral and Eden Court Theatre are also within 10 minutes.
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In addition to a full-service spa, Best Western Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa features an indoor pool and a sauna. Dining options at the hotel include a restaurant and a coffee shop/café. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A computer station is located on site and high-speed wireless Internet access is complimentary.
This eco-friendly hotel also offers a fitness center, a fireplace in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Complimentary self parking and valet parking are available on site.
Best Western Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa is a smoke-free property.
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- Number of floors - 4
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- Total number of rooms - 89
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Best Western Inverness Palace Hotel & Spa has a restaurant on site.
Brasserie - This bar specializes in local cuisine and serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
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Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center.
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Sleeping Beauty Spa has 2 treatment rooms. Services include massages, facials, body treatments, and manicures and pedicures. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.
The spa is open select days. Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.
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Amarillo Gorillas defenseman Trevor Socholotuk's offensive prowess won't ever label him the "next Gretzky."
But his timing ranks up there.
Socholotuk scored from out top near the blue line with 5:12 to play, handing Amarillo a 3-2 victory against Youngstown in Central Hockey League action in Cal Farley Coliseum before a reported crowd of 3,609 fans.
The victory continued Amarillo's hot start to the 2006-07 season under first-year coach Jim Wiley. Amarillo improved to 4-1-1 and took over first place in the Southwest Division with nine points.
Socholotuk's goal past goalie David Currie was his sixth in his three-year and 110-game career with the Gorillas. Nobody appreciated Socholotuk lighting the lamp for the first time this season more than Amarillo goalie than Shawn Conschafter.
"It's great to see some of the unsung guys get on the board,'' said Conschafter, his play in the cage definitely a key to the Gorillas win. "You will see a lot of smiles for "Tucky" there because it is well deserved.''
Wiley praised Socholotuk for obeying one of the simplest rules of hockey.
"It just goes to show when you throw a puck at the net what can happen,'' Wiley said. "No disrespect to Trevor, but that shot probably shouldn't have gone in the net. It just shows what can happen.''
The Gorillas opened with a 1-0 lead over road-weary Youngstown (in the middle of a two-week trip) when Chris Lipsett fed Brent Hughes with a deft pass from out top and Hughes slapped the one-timer high in the net on the power play.
Power plays seemed to be the theme of the night as Amarillo put Youngstown up a man 13 times, and all 13 of those denied the Steelhounds a goal.
Amarillo combined a hustling penalty kill along with Conschafter's net play to stop Youngstown cold on the penalty kill.
In fact, Youngstown's best momentum of the night came when winger Shaun Landolt stole a pass and scored his second goal of the night on a short-handed effort that knotted the game at 2 with 6:09 to play. Less than a minute later Socholotuk pumped in the game-winner.
Conschafter was on his game, stopping 34 of the 36 shots he faced.
In improving to 2-1 and combining with Jamie Vandespyker for a strong 1-2 goalie combo, Conschafter made his save of the game midway through the third period when he stopped a 2-1 break with a quick stick save.
"These type of games will happen,'' Conschafter said. "They had a short bench, and that was the last thing we wanted to do was get in a power-play matchup with them. You just do the best you can.
"Myself and Jamie and Coach Wiley have talked, and (Coach) expects that out of us. Those one or two saves a game that make the game.''
And, those one or two goals a year by a defeseman.
Gorillas 3, Steelhounds 2
Youngstown 0 1 1 - 2
Amarillo 1 1 1 - 3
First Period: 1, Amarillo, Brent Hughes (Chris Lipsett, Keith Rowe), pp, 17:16.
Second Period: 2, Youngstown, Shaun Landolt (Mark Johnson, Brian Boike), 1:06; 3, Amarillo, Brett Draney (Rich Hansen, John Glavota), 10:03.
Third Period: 4, Youngstown, Landolt (unassisted), ,SH, 13:51; 5, Amarillo, Trevor Socholoyuk, 14:41,
Shots on Goal: Youngstown 10-15-11-36. Amarillo 9-10-9-28.
Power plays: Youngstown 0-for-13. Amarillo 1-for-10.
Goalies: David Currie, Youngstown (0-2) 25 shots, 28 saves; Shawn Conschafter, Amarillo (1-1), 36 shots, 34 saves.
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