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Do Market Opportunities Remain in Outpatient Imaging?
Attractive opportunities remain in outpatient imaging, but they are highly market specific In the post-Deficit Reduction Act (DRA) era, many current and would-be imaging providers are left with the same fundamental and related questions: Do market opportunities remain in outpatient imaging? If so, how do we assess and capture these opportunities? The answers to these questions tend to be market specific and require an in-depth understanding of your local market's dynamics. In recent years, imaging utilization has increased dramatically, driven by new technology, new applications of existing technology, demographic shifts (such as the graying of the baby-boom generation), and new market entrants seeking a historically strong return on investment for imaging services. To meet this demand and capitalize on perceived opportunities, market participants have responded in a number of ways, from the advent of entrepreneur-owned, single-modality, freestanding imaging centers to the introduction of physician-practice–based advanced imaging services to the creation of hospital-owned and/or specialist-owned multimodality imaging centers. Payor responses to this increasing demand and the associated escalating costs are also contributing to volatility in this market space. At 10% of the total health care dollar, imaging costs have officially captured the attention of both governmental and commercial payors. The DRA eliminated the long-standing favorable Medicare reimbursement for freestanding imaging centers (versus provider-based centers), especially for MRI services. Commercial payors have responded to rising imaging costs through increased use of radiology benefit management companies and a stronger focus on network management. Moreover, the DRA has had a negative downstream impact on commercial contracts that were reimbursed at a percentage of Medicare rates. The collision of ever-increasing demand for imaging (and its concomitant costs) with payor actions to stem this tide has caused chaos in most local markets. The degree to which payor reactions have affected providers varies by type of facility. The DRA and recent commercial payors' actions primarily have been directed against IDTFs. Many historically strong freestanding imaging providers have found themselves in real economic distress as a result. In contrast, provider-based (hospital-owned) facilities were left virtually unscathed by the DRA. Further, many hospitals have the market clout to extend their hospital-based reimbursement rates to their off-campus imaging facilities. Pregame Strategy Against this backdrop, you may be wondering what, if any, imaging opportunities exist in your local market and what strategies you should pursue as you attempt to capture them. To help you sort through the relevant issues, identifying the kind of market in which you live and operate is a useful first step. For the purposes of this discussion, a football analogy is useful. The current outpatient imaging center environment can be divided into four categories based on environmental favorability and the degree and sophistication of the competition (see figure, page 40). Two critical dimensions to consider when identifying your market type are the favorability of the local environment and the degree and sophistication of the competition in the market. The figure identifies four market types: punt, huddle, hurry, and run. The punt market type in the lower left quadrant is characterized by low overall population growth and demand for imaging, a high degree and sophistication of hospital and freestanding competition, and a tight reimbursement environment. Physicians within this market type typically are well organized and are working in groups of sufficient size to enable them to offer high-end imaging services (MRI, CT, and PET/CT) within their practices.
Using a football analogy, the current outpatient imaging center environment can be divided into four categories based on environmental favorability and the degree of sophistication of the competitionA typical punt market contains multiple hospitals and freestanding centers. Hospitals own and operate freestanding centers; elective outpatient volume is not generally mingled with inpatient and emergency patient volume. The number of imaging centers per 100,000 of population is above 1.7 (the national median). Existing providers within the market have proven operational models, and annual population growth is below 1% per year, with annual projected growth in demand for imaging in the low single digits. Average imaging reimbursement is below 180% of Medicare rates. Multiple physician offices are offering MRI and/or CT. The huddle market type in the upper left quadrant is also characterized by lower overall population growth and demand for imaging, but has a lower degree of imaging provider competition and sophistication with low to moderate reimbursement. Physicians within this market type may be well organized and working in groups of sufficient size to enable them to offer high-end imaging services within their practices. The huddle market includes a limited number of hospitals and freestanding centers, and hospital competitors do not own and operate freestanding centers. There are fewer than 1.7 imaging centers per 100,000 of population; existing providers within the market have less-than-ideal operational models. The annual population-growth rate is less than 1% per year, with annual projected growth in demand for imaging in the low single digits. Average imaging reimbursement is less than 180% of Medicare reimbursement, and multiple physician offices offer MRI and/or CT. Hurry markets are the most attractive (or, at least, provide the prospect of the largest returns) and are typified by strong overall population growth and growth in demand for imaging, a low degree and sophistication of hospital and freestanding competition, and favorable reimbursement. Ideally, physicians within this market type are disaggregated and are not working in groups of sufficient size to make offering high-end imaging services within their practices economically feasible. The typical hurry market contains a limited number of hospitals and freestanding centers. Hospital competitors do not own and operate freestanding centers, and there are fewer than 1.7 imaging centers per 100,000 people. Existing providers within the market have suboptimal operational models. Annual population growth is more than 1% per year, and the annual projected growth in demand for imaging is in the high single digits or low double digits. The average imaging reimbursement is more than 180% of the Medicare rate, and there are no physician offices offering MRI and/or CT. Run markets, with strong overall population growth and increasing demand for imaging, a high degree and sophistication of hospital and freestanding competition, and favorable reimbursement, are attractive, but there is little margin for error. Physicians in this market type may be disaggregated and are, therefore, economically prevented from offering high-end imaging services within their practices. Run markets have multiple hospitals and freestanding centers. Hospitals own and operate freestanding centers, and elective outpatient volume is not generally mingled with inpatient and emergency patient volume. There are more than 1.7 imaging centers per 100,000 people, and existing providers have proven operational models. Annual population growth is above 1% per year. Annual projected growth in demand for imaging is in the high single digits or low double digits, and average imaging reimbursement is above 180% of Medicare rates. Few physician offices offer MRI and/or CT. Strategic Options Once you have determined the type of market in which you live and operate, the next step is to determine the range of strategic options available to you. The range of options varies based on whether you are an existing provider or a new market entrant and whether your facility is freestanding or provider based. As the name suggests, there are likely to be very limited opportunities for capturing profitable, incremental imaging market share in the punt market. For existing providers, the appropriate course of action is to forego investment in incremental imaging capacity. Any market-share gains are likely to yield marginal profits and have to come at an existing provider's expense, and changing historic referral patterns in order to capture these volumes can be very tough. If an existing hospital provider has access to preferred reimbursement, it might make sense to purchase an existing freestanding facility and convert it to a provider-based center. Existing freestanding centers must focus on maintaining their imaging volumes and, to the extent that they intend to grow their businesses, on capturing competitors' volume. They should also be mindful of the need to have a ready exit strategy, should environmental or competitive factors worsen. For new market entrants, staying clear of the punt market is likely to be the best strategy. In the huddle market, cannibalization of existing imaging volumes and duplication of imaging investments are the primary concerns of existing providers considering opening new imaging centers. To the extent that an existing provider wants to increase its market presence—perhaps at the periphery of its service area, to mitigate cannibalization and duplication concerns—it probably makes sense to huddle (or partner) with existing providers in any new service offering, potentially including bringing in physicians as capital partners. The new market entrants best positioned to launch an imaging venture in this type of market are well-organized physicians with a group large enough to support a new venture. The hurry market presents an opportunity to grow market share meaningfully for the fleet and nimble provider. In these markets, providers, whether established or new, have the most freedom relative to how to go to market, whether alone or in partnership with others. Moving quickly, however, is of paramount importance. Others will probably perceive the same opportunities, and this market type can become saturated quickly. Existing providers in the run market can advance their franchises by keeping pace with the growing market. For these existing providers, the challenge, at a minimum, is to maintain market share. For both established providers and new market entrants, paying especially close attention to execution—such as providing excellent customer service to both patients and referring physicians, staying current with technology investments, and maintaining and upgrading the physical plant—can provide an opportunity to grow or establish the business, with volume increasing at a rate greater than the rate of growth in the market. In summary, potential outpatient imaging opportunities still exist and largely hinge on the type of market you operate in and how well positioned you are as an organization. Existing providers, particularly those with access to provider-based reimbursement, have a real advantage in the short to medium term. New market entrants still have opportunities in some markets, but will need to be diligent in pursuing those strategies. The question for you is who will attempt to capture these opportunities in your market. We hope that the answer is that you will.


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Thursday, May 17, 2012
Blue Ridge Mountains Scenery II
32 comments:
- Bob Bushell said...
Brilliant scenery, though, a bit of shame about the road.
- May 17, 2012 at 4:35 AM
- Pieces of Sunshine said...
A beautiful drive and pleasant views. It must be great to drive on the roadway which extends over the edge.
- May 17, 2012 at 4:40 AM
- Linda said...
The beauty of the Linn-Cove Viaduct is that it was done so as to disturb as little of the mountain as possible. I have traveled it several times and always take time to stop and enjoy the view! Your photos do a wonderful job of presenting this amazing engineering feat!
- May 17, 2012 at 5:37 AM
- Carole M. said...
We have the same blue-hue in the 'Blue Mountains' said to be vapours from the eucalypt forest. Interesting countryside; lovely photographs Brian.
- May 17, 2012 at 5:38 AM
- Stewart M said...
WOW! Thats a remarkable section of road! And while I like the wild to be wild, if you have to put a road through it, at least you can do it with style!
Nice pictures.
Stewart M - Australia
- May 17, 2012 at 6:10 AM
- Maple Lane said...
Breathtaking photos. Visiting via Rural Thursday Blog Hop.
- May 17, 2012 at 6:47 AM
- Betty Roan said...
Beautiful shots of the mountains. Good info on why they are called Blue Ridge Mountains. Makes sense. I enjoy seeing the outcroppings.
- May 17, 2012 at 6:58 AM
- My Journey With Candida said...
The beautiful scenery even makes the roadway look beautiful. Great shots.
- May 17, 2012 at 7:02 AM
- Tanya said...
aren't the blue ridge mtns just gorgeous?! last night i was at my sons baseball practice and from the back of the school is the most incredible view of the mountains, it was hard to watch practice! i forgot my camera though.
- May 17, 2012 at 7:09 AM
- Coloring Outside the Lines said...
Beautiful mountain scenery!
- May 17, 2012 at 7:17 AM
- Lisa @ Two Bears Farm said...
The viaduct is interesting. Beautiful pictures!
- May 17, 2012 at 7:29 AM
- Nancy said...
The rolling mountains photo is so lovely, Brian. Thank you for sharing at Rural Thursdays this week. xoxo
- May 17, 2012 at 7:32 AM
- Jenn Jilks said...
Amazing shots, and I love the moorhen!!!
Greetings from Cottage Country!
- May 17, 2012 at 8:48 AM
- TexWisGirl said...
really pretty. loved that old wooden fence.
- May 17, 2012 at 9:12 AM
- EG CameraGirl said...
Rugged and lovely!
- May 17, 2012 at 10:06 AM
- darlin said...
WOW! Not only is the countryside stunning, so are your photos of it Brian!
Have a wonderful weekend, cheers.
- May 17, 2012 at 10:28 AM
- bailey-road.com said...
Beautiful scenic shots!
- May 17, 2012 at 11:02 AM
- Candy C. said...
Beautiful pictures Brian! That first one really shows the amount of work it took to build the road without blasting away the mountainside!
- May 17, 2012 at 11:09 AM
- Tricia @ Bluff Area Daily said...
WHOA! Yep Yep, from what I understand Cades Cove is somewhere near the Blue Ridge Parkway, but I don't know exactly where! When the page & 1st pic loaded, I recognized it immediately! Such beautiful country out there! Love the SUPER-SIZED PICS, too! WoW! =)
- May 17, 2012 at 2:29 PM
- Amy Burzese said...
Beautiful shots of beautiful America.
- May 17, 2012 at 2:45 PM
- Pamela Gordon said...
This is such gorgeous scenery! I love the long view of the hills.
- May 17, 2012 at 4:05 PM
- Sallie (FullTime-Life) said...
We were privileged to be able to travel the Blue Ridge a couple of summers ago -- your photos are remarkable -- it is hard to get photos that do it justice, but you did.
- May 17, 2012 at 4:53 PM
- Shaun_ShutterBug said...
that scenery outranks that where i live just a little. Actually quite alot, you are really lucky to have such stunning scenery on your doorstep.
Shaun Valleys ShutterBug
- May 17, 2012 at 5:41 PM
- Genie said...
Thanks for your kind words about my bleeding heart and the texture. Much to my frustration, it probably took me an hour to get it to the point where I was willing to post. It is pretty much trail and error. Your pictures from the Blue Ridge are beautiful. We have not been to this area, but it would certainly be worth the trip. That roadway is one impressive structure. How in the world did they ever build the thing? Loved seeing the mountains from a different perspective and the gorgeous skies. genie
- May 17, 2012 at 5:45 PM
- Andrew said...
It's wonderful to see Brian... many thanks for sharing.
- May 17, 2012 at 5:51 PM
- Debbie said...
took my breath away!! what a view!!
- May 17, 2012 at 9:02 PM
- Carletta said...
A beautiful series of lovely landscapes!
I haven't been on the parkway in a few years. I think it's time for a visit. :)
- May 17, 2012 at 10:28 PM
- Tammy said...
Excellent photos Brian! The Blue Ridge mountains are beautiful. As always, you have a great eye for capturing lines (and curves) so nicely.
- May 17, 2012 at 10:33 PM
- Pam said...
Awesome shots, Brian. Love the gorgeous mountain views and winding roads. Thanks for the ride.
- May 18, 2012 at 5:50 AM
- Meggie said...
It's been awhile since I have been to the BlueRidge Parkway. It is a magical place. Your photos depict it perfectly!
- May 18, 2012 at 7:50 AM
- Liz said...
Perfect scenery and beautiful skies. What a lovely part of the world.
- May 18, 2012 at 11:01 AM
- Jeannelle said...
Great scenery!
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I have reached a point in my anger where all I have are words…words backed by no emotion but verified by a true past and the body.
Sticks and stones? Words do indeed have value. Personally, they carry as equal weight as actions because they are fueled by truths or perceived truths; perceived truths equally revealing the mind and state of the speaker. Words have value.
Anger is sometimes like a run-on sentence. It is continuously adorned, entangled by more fables and elevated arguments in an attempt to be concise. "What is the meaning of the sentence you just read", asks the teacher, as the blank faced students either look to the ground or into their books; a desire to avoid.
The worst part of showing your anger is the injustice of the action. Not only an injustice to the recipient of the words, by the gravity of speech and manner, but an injustice to oneself for having revealed the inner core. There is injustice in hardness but also in revelation. Assume you have exposed the complications of your neurosis only to be misunderstood, disagreed with, or ridiculed; the reaction is not undeserved, but notice that in the moment you were weak, you wavered in your lessons, and it was captured like a spectacle.
Can you imagine the rage that can be held privately? Not knowing me, you would not believe the challenges I face on daily basis trying to tame the dragon. The days I feel arrogant, I persuade myself that I should be entitled to feel with all my passions, and act upon those feelings. I refuse to change because, after all, this is me. Should not the people who surround me accept me for the monster that I am?
Other days, when I recognize the chronic emotional distress I tolerate, I forgive myself. I am pardoning of my difficulties and forgiving of the pace at which I want to improve my emotional management. Then there are the days, after an episode, where I feel like an absurd woman, as though I have wronged but 'sorry' is insufficient. 'Sorry' becomes part of the cut, a two-way wound. How can I face the person I have injured? How can I apologize and promise not to repeat my offense? How can I be a better person without giving up myself? How can I grow and still feel genuine to myself?
My ultimate goal is to be sincerely happy – to be an authentic version of a compassionate, open-minded, encouraging and driven self.
It can feel so grim, so unfeasible to grow because in a way you become addicted to who you are, you feel love for your personal relationship and you know growing would mean ending that relationship. The change is frightening because, who are you while you are in transition? If you falter how do you react? What is the motivation for change and is it sufficient to pursue personal change based on that inspirational source?
The self I long to be is a being presently scorn and conflicted. I analyze my muse and it infuriates me to acknowledge that my motivation is based on someone who is not me. Still, what is worse is that when I project my negativity, we both suffer, and I suffer longer as I over think and replay the tragedy.
To better oneself, one must be both generous and egotistical – the primary consideration is to imagine the moment when one experiences relaxed contentment without complicated thoughts that attempt to destroy that peace; the day to await is the instant you respond to an anger provoking situation "fittingly" without sensing disingenuous force to achieve it.
This is what I dream – to move past the labels I have given myself and move beyond vengeance and resentment. Have you ever felt as I do?
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We're having such an interesting time here in Guanajuato this summer that we can't stop ourselves from writing too much and taking too many photos for just one blog post! So here's installment number two: (1) more about Guanajuato in general (also see our post of January 21, 2012, which talks about our first visit to Guanajuato: "Mountain Sojourn -- January 14 to 24") and (2) our musings about our experience studying Spanish.
Clases de Español
Since early August we have been attending Spanish language school three hours a day, five days a week. Bryce's Spanish vocabulary and general fluency have both improved but Molly gets the "most improved" award (which of course is due to how much room for improvement there was to begin with!).
There are several Spanish language schools in Guanajuato but after touring a couple and talking to other language students we met in town we chose to study at Plateros Spanish School. The deciding factor for us was that Plateros (Spanish for "silversmith") has a reputation for being the most academic of the local schools. Our fellow students have included a Japanese student sent to Plateros by her export company employer, and another student studying to obtain a formal fluency accreditation accepted by Japanese employers. Plateros will teach Tourist Spanish on a short-term basis, if that's what a student wants --- but its primary focus is on helping students achieve Spanish fluency quickly.
Many language schools focus on teaching survival/travel Spanish and creating a social environment for tourists. They advertise that in addition to language studies, they offer group cultural outings and cooking and dancing lessons. Perhaps if we did not have the built-in comfort of traveling with a partner or if this was our first visit to Mexico those additional activities would be more appealing to us. But since we can't dance (in the interest of preserving our union we gave up dancing lessons long ago) and are comfortable with making our own travel, social and cultural arrangements in Mexico, we chose a school on the basis of which school would improve our Spanish quickly. We have been impressed with how well organized the classes are, and how knowledgeable all of our teachers are. We are really happy with our choice, and would recommend it to anyone that wants to study Spanish.
|Maestro Rojilio y Estudiente Molly
When we say that Plateros' main focus isn't entertainment, that doesn't mean we haven't enjoyed the social aspect of being "back in school"! We join our teachers and fellow students on Wednesday nights for beer and (in Molly's case, still fairly primitive) Spanish conversation. We've been to a student pub that literally disappears after hours when the wooden benches and disassembled saw-horse tables are stacked inside the little bar; a bar that serves free food (from nachos to posole) as long as the table is buying beer; and places with electro pop music that we would not have otherwise chosen to hear. We've enjoyed learning about life in Japan, Korea and Estonia as well as Mexico, and a bit about the culture of the international 30-something set.
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Conventional wisdom has it that learning a second language helps maintain brain function in one's later years. We of course hope that all of our hard work will help stave off dementia . . . but what we can attest to is that language learning really works the brain! We have both experienced a new type of tiredness – so perhaps our doziness in university wasn't all indulgence induced! On a couple of occasions Molly has had the classic "actor's nightmare" (it's time to go on stage and she hasn't learned her lines) and she often wakes up with odd, disconnected Spanish phrases rambling around in her head ( "porque -- tambien – a la izquierda" ["why -- as well – to the left" . . .]). Yes just like university – performance anxiety and confusion included!
All of this brain processing stuff is just subconscious learning, of course (at least that's what we tell ourselves!). The only identified downside of our Spanish studies is that, for Molly, Spanish is no longer background music. Overheard conversations are no longer simply rhythm and tone – they are now partially understood!
Guanajuato OutingsWhen not in school or doing homework (yes – remember homework?) we have been exploring Guanajuato. Our experiences to date include:
Food: We've found the majority of the restaurants to be so-so, with a few exceptions. The best food in town is at the taco and tortas fast-ish food places. We've noted our favorite eating establishments of all types on the Crew Reviews page.
Music: Concerts by La Orquesta Sinfonica de la Universidad de Guanajuato have become a Friday night ritual. The orchestra is a professional orchestra connected to the university, not a student orchestra. Its home is the Teatro Principal, a lovely little art nouveau theater that has (at least to our relatively untrained ears) good acoustics. It's a thrill to hear a full orchestra in a 300+/- seat theater! We've heard some very modern compositions – one conducted by the composer, Adalberto Tovar, a graduate of the university's music program. We've also been introduced to works by Mexican composers Carlos Vidaurri and Eugenio Toussaint and are looking forward to tonight's all-Mexican composer program. All of this for 80 pesos per ticket (at today's exchange rate: $6.15 USD)! Thank goodness there are some places in the world willing to subsidize classical music. There are also free pre-concert lectures but we haven't braved them as Molly's Spanish is not quite up to that challenge (she's working on shopping with dignity).
Out and About: One of the big joys of Guanajuato is just rambling around. There's an interesting view at every turn. There are churches, of course:
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There are narrow streets -- which sometimes defeat even the professionals --
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Really, everywhere you look, there's Mexico!
Museums: We spent a lovely Sunday afternoon at the Museo Exhacienda San Gabriel de Barrera just outside of Guanajuato. The term "hacienda" usually means a large ranch and an "exhacienda" is usually a former hacienda now used for non-ranching (usually touristy) purposes. In the mining area of central Mexico the term exhacienda is also used to refer to a property that served as the home of a mine owner and the place where precious metals were extracted from that mine's ore. Apparently those 17th Century mine owners had no wimpy environmental concerns . . . either for themselves or for the many workers exposed to mercury on their property. Notwithstanding the soil's likely residual toxicity this exhacienda has several lovely gardens and there is a nice domestic museum in the hacienda dwelling.
We visited the Alhóndiga de Granaditas. This former granary was the site of the first big battle in the decade-plus-long Mexican War of Independence. Today it's a very well-done museum that tells the story of the Guanajuato area from Pre-Conquest through
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the War of Independence. The museum includes some fairly gruesome murals by José Chávez Morado that depict the Spanish abuses leading to the War of Independence:
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Between the information provided at the Alhóndiga and at museums we have toured during our excursions to a couple of nearby towns we are beginning to piece together the story of Mexico's independence.
To Come: And speaking of the War of Independence . . . Mexico celebrates the beginning of that decade-plus-long war on September 15 and 16. Signs of impending fiesta are all over town – green, white and red bunting is being draped over everything that doesn't move (and some over 'things' that do: green, red and white shawls, ladies?). We have a flag to wave, courtesy of recent visitors Leilani and Mike from s/v Lanakai, and will be joining the throngs on the night of the 15th to hear the Grito de Independencia (Cry for Independence) and yell Viva Mexico! in response. We will be on hand the following morning to watch the parade – which may come right below our bedroom windows because Calzada del Tecolote (which runs to one side of our house) is a part of the Ruta de La Independencia! We will report in on all of the excitement and on our visits to a couple of nearby towns.


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The use of colour is usually considered to be an essential component of visual merchandising (Iqbal et al., 2011). Choice of the colour, therefore, determines the attention it attracts to consumers. Use of vibrant colours like red, brown or orange at the entrance and addition of designs gives an appealing look to attract many customers. Colour also, can create an emotional impact on consumers that can portray good meaning about the product.
E-commerce employs the use of signage that acts as a salesperson. This increases the efficiency as customers easily reach their destinations by just following the displays in it. Also, use of signage increases customer service since it reduces the waiting time that is a desirable factor to customers. Maintenance of proper lighting to focus on key products improves the appealing effect of the products. Those consumers who use online applications and sites require pictures of products with good lighting to allow them make right choices and save on time. Lastly, the use of unique window display of products serves as an attraction to more sells. Showing items correctly will give consumers idea of how they would look like and these is more likely to influence them to buy the items (Iqbal, et al., 2011).
In order to maintain consistency from the real visual merchandise shop and online, e-commerce have to employ some factors. The use of a simple web design with a good user interface where the customers can easily navigate through and make their purchases with ease. Pictures and videos of the items in the store are displayed in high quality and in simple layouts where one can access a number of items at a go. These pictures and videos usually contain a specified description of quality, make and prices. With the Omni-channel strategy, the integration of the real store and online stores has enabled the merchandisers maintain consistency and promote their
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Another topic concerns the Eagle. I already posted this two times on the wrong blog - The Eagle likes to jump its stories (esspecialy the business ones) to the page before the one with the story. Is that OK? It doesn't look good to me.
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I don't think the Sunflower readership is offended by the oral sex article so much as they are surprised to see it in the school newspaper. It's not that it's an inappropriate topic for discussion amongst friends or whatever, but it isn't an appropriate topic for the school paper.
I think the new layout of The Sunflower is attractive. There are consitent sections, which the paper has lacked in years past. Since I work at the paper I have the inside scoop and several people have commented on how great the paper looks this year. During the summer we actually used a different layout each issue to "test the waters." The current layout is the one people liked most.


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As noun
the quality of an object or substance with respect to light reflected by the object, usually determined visually by measurement of hue, saturation, and brightness of the reflected light; saturation or chroma; hue
the natural appearance of the skin, especially of the face; complexion:She has a lovely color
a ruddy complexion:The wind and sun had given color to the sailor's face
a blush:His remarks brought the color to her face
vivid or distinctive quality, as of a literary work:Melville's description of a whaling voyage is full of color
details in description, customs, speech, habits, etc
, of a place or period:The novel takes place in New Orleans and contains much local color
something that is used for coloring; pigment; paint; tint; dye
background information, as anecdotes about players or competitors or analyses of plays, strategy, or performance, given by a sportscaster to heighten interest in a sportscast
any distinctive color or combination or pattern of colors, especially of a badge, ribbon, uniform, or the like, worn or displayed as a symbol of or to identify allegiance to, membership in, or sponsorship by a school, group, or organization
nature, viewpoint, or attitude; character; personality: His behavior in a crisis revealed his true colors
a flag, ensign, etc
, particularly the national flag
the ceremony of hoisting the national flag at a
and of lowering it at sunset
skin complexion of a particular people or ethnic group, especially when other than white: a person of color; people of color; a man of color; alumni of color; children of color
outward appearance or aspect; guise or show:It was a lie, but it had the color of the truth
a pretext:She did it under the color of doing a good deed
the general use or effect of the pigments in a picture
Chiefly Law
an apparent or prima facie right or ground:to hold possession under color of title
tone color
a trace or particle of valuable mineral, especially gold, as shown by washing auriferous gravel
any of the labels red, green, or blue that designate the three states in which quarks are expected to exist, or any of the corresponding labels for antiquark states
Compare quantum chromodynamics, quark model
the amount of ink used
a tincture other than a fur or metal, usually including gules, azure, vert, sable, and purpure
As adjective
involving, utilizing, yielding, or possessing color:a color TV
As verb (used with object)
to give or apply color to; tinge; paint; dye:She colored her hair dark red
to cause to appear different from the reality:In order to influence the jury, he colored his account of what had happened
to give a special character or distinguishing quality to:His personal feelings color his writing
As verb (used without object)
to take on or change color:The ocean colored at dawn
to flush; blush:He colored when confronted with the incriminating evidence
As Idioms
call to the colors, to summon for service in the armed forces:Thousands are being called to the colors
change color, to blush as from embarrassment
to turn pale, as from fear: When he saw the size of his opponent, he changed color
with flying colors
flying colors
Expand Also, especially British, colour
As preposition
(used for expressing motion or direction toward a point, person, place, or thing approached and reached, as opposed to from):They came to the house
(used for expressing direction or motion or direction toward something) in the direction of; toward:from north to south
(used for expressing limit of movement or extension):He grew to six feet
(used for expressing contact or contiguity) on; against; beside; upon:a right uppercut to the jaw; Apply varnish to the surface
(used for expressing a point of limit in time) before; until:to this day; It is ten minutes to six
We work from nine to five
(used for expressing aim, purpose, or intention):going to the rescue
(used for expressing destination or appointed end):sentenced to jail
(used for expressing agency, result, or consequence):to my dismay; The flowers opened to the sun
(used for expressing a resulting state or condition):He tore it to pieces
(used for expressing the object of inclination or desire):They drank to her health
(used for expressing the object of a right or claim):claimants to an estate
(used for expressing limit in degree, condition, or amount):wet to the skin; goods amounting to $; Tomorrow's high will be to °
(used for expressing addition or accompaniment) with:He added insult to injury
They danced to the music
Where is the top to this box?
(used for expressing attachment or adherence):She held to her opinion
(used for expressing comparison or opposition):inferior to last year's crop; The score is eight to seven
(used for expressing agreement or accordance) according to; by:a position to one's liking; to the best of my knowledge
(used for expressing reference, reaction, or relation):What will he say to this?
(used for expressing a relative position):parallel to the roof
(used for expressing a proportion of number or quantity) in; making up: to the dozen; miles to the gallon
(used for indicating the indirect object of a verb, for connecting a verb with its complement, or for indicating or limiting the application of an adjective, noun, or pronoun):Give it to me
I refer to your work
(used as the ordinary sign or accompaniment of the infinitive, as in expressing motion, direction, or purpose, in ordinary uses with a substantive object
raised to the power indicated:Three to the fourth is ( = )
As adverb
toward a point, person, place, or thing, implied or understood
toward a contact point or closed position:Pull the door to
toward a matter, action, or work:We turned to with a will
into a state of consciousness; out of unconsciousness:after he came to
As Idioms
to and fro
fro (def )
As noun
a substance composed of solid coloring matter suspended in a liquid medium and applied as a protective or decorative coating to various surfaces, or to canvas or other materials in producing a work of art
an application of this
the dried surface pigment:Don't scuff the paint
the solid coloring matter alone; pigment
facial cosmetics, especially lipstick, rouge, etc
, designed to heighten natural color
Chiefly Western U
a pied, calico, or spotted horse or pony; pinto
As verb (used with object)
to coat, cover, or decorate (something) with paint:to paint a fence
to produce (a picture, design, etc
) in paint:to paint a portrait
to represent in paint, as in oils, tempera, or watercolor:to paint an actress as the Muse of tragedy
to depict as if by painting; describe vividly in words:The ads painted the resort as a winter wonderland
to color by or as if by painting:Sunset painted the clouds pink
to apply a substance to, as a liquid medicine or a cosmetic:to paint a cut with iodine
As verb (used without object)
to coat or cover anything with paint
to engage in painting as an art:She has begun to paint in her spare time
to put on or use facial cosmetics
As Idioms
paint the town red, Informal
to celebrate boisterously, especially by making a round of stops at bars and nightclubs
Also, paint the town
As pronoun
(a form of the possessive case of I used as an attributive adjective):My soup is cold
As interjection
Also, my-my
(used as an exclamation of mild surprise or dismay):My, what a big house this is! My-my, how old he looks!
As noun
a room furnished and used for sleeping
As adjective
concerned mainly with love affairs or sex:The movie is a typical bedroom comedy
sexually inviting; amorous:bedroom eyes
inhabited largely by commuters:a bedroom community
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First some facts:
- The BG-E2 with 2x Canon BP511 Li-Ion batteries lasts for 4 hours continuous shooting. Power indicator showed full.
- The BG-E2 with 6x 2500mAh NiMH batteries lasts for 3.25 hours continuous shooting. Power indicator showed half-full.
I was expecting a longer shooting time with the AA batteries, however I have found the problem of this being 1.2v rechargable AA batteries instead of the 1.5v disposable AA batteries which it was designed for.
Now, the Canon BP511 battery has a voltage of 7.2v, and the 6x AA NiMH also have 7.2v, so in theory, the AA batteries should last longer as they have more capacity. But they do not - which leads me to think that the wiring of the Canon batteries versus the AA batteries is different.
If this is true, can the BG-E2 be re-wired for AA batteries to *trick* the camera into thinking that a BP511 is attached ? It seems that the low-power cut off kicks in sooner for AA batteries than the Canon batteries.


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Minutes published for Scottish Child Rights Implementation Monitoring Group
The latest meeting of the Scottish Child Rights Implementation Monitoring Group (SCRIMG) took place on Friday 19th December 2014 and minutes from the meeting along with a one-page summary have been published.
The Scottish Child Rights Implementation Monitoring Group meets quarterly and aims to develop a common understanding on progress to implement the UNCRC in Scotland as well as discussing emerging issues and, where possible, agreeing approaches and actions to address them.
The one-page summary highlights key areas of discussion from the meeting, which included:
- Updating the Terms of Reference of the Group through the establishment of a SCRIMG coordination group to reflect the scope of duties included in parts 1 & 3 of the Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014 (CYP Act), and a Ministerial Advisory Group on Children's Rights to provide strategic oversight, raise awareness and understanding of the UNCRC across government departments and support the implementation of the CYP Act. Both would work alongside the existing monitoring group.
- The involvement of children in NGO reporting to the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child on implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) and the schedule for reporting in Scotland and across the UK.
- Keeping informed of latest developments for guidance for the Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014 including a Child Rights Impact Assessment (CRIA) model and updates of preparations for the commencement of Part 1 duties of the CYP Act.
- Key themes from the Together State of Children's Rights 2014 report.
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Day five started just off shore of Belize. I do not know if this is technically part of Belize or not.
This is the coast of Belize.
This is more of the coast of Belize.
And this is the last bit of developed coast.
We're still a bit off shore because Belize did not cut a channel in its reef big enough for cruise ships to sail through.
So these pictures are a bit of a reach. There's a flag in this picture that I have a better picture of. More on that later.
We were not alone in Belize. The three hurricanes I sailed through were wreaking havoc upon the schedules of the cruise lines. The Carnival Liberty was also in Belize. I cannot say I was on the bigger ship this time. The Liberty is a sister ship of the Glory.
The water off the coast of Belize. No dock here, just water.
To get to shore, we had to tender.
I'm not sure if this is the boat I wound up on, but if it is not, it was one very much like it.
Off it goes toward shore.
This is basically what the boat looks like next to my boat.
Looking up at the life boats from in the water. That is not a good spot to be in, unless you are on a boat--which I was.
A picture of the Glory in the water from on the water. Hmm. Yeah, I think I said that right.
The waterfront rooms of the Bellevue Hotel.
Would you believe there is a cache right here? You'd better believe it, because there is! Or at least there was when I took this picture. I signed the log and replaced the cache. I hope no one watch watching too closely.
This is the map of the port facility here in Belize.
It is the Fort Street Tourism Village. Someone said the facility is owned by Royal Carribean. I have no idea if that is true or not. Note: as the sign says, I was there.
The aptly named Tourism Village Pharmacy. I take none of these meds so I do not know if the prices are good or not. But the sign says they are "cheap cheap cheap!" And I could get a bag of Snyder's mini-pretzels . . . in Belize? I guess so. I didn't go in the pharmacy.
This is one way the tourism village welcomes people.
Here's the other. Welcome to the end of the port facility. I could not be sure, but not only was there razorwire--not barbed wire, razor wire--on top of the wall, I believe it was electrified razor wire. But hey, the wall is a nice pastel shade of red.
Maybe that gate was there to keep out pirates?
Well, and this one.
And this one.
And this one.
I stuck my camera through that gate and took a picture. Life is better behind bars?
The bulletin board in the tourism village.
Don't remove the notices.
Seriously, don't remove the notices.
The Carnival Valor must not have been able to dodge the hurricane like we were.
As you can see, Carnival made it up to them by parking two of its largest ships right outside the country.
I decided to take a city tour from one of the vendors walking around the port facility instead of just walking through one of the many gates around the city. Four or five other people and I were herded into a minivan and driven around Belize. This lighthouse is one of the first things I took a picture of.
The boat on the right looks bigger than the two Carnival ships. Trust me. It's way smaller!
Here is the flag of Belize that was so tiny in my other picture. This is not quite as nice as Cozumel, but they've got the right idea. We were told that the country is renting the crane day by day to display the flag.
This is the house of somebody important in Belize. I forget whom. Maybe the president, or maybe a prime minister.
A Tiger Mart! Just like in the U.S.! I guess. I didn't get out of the minivan.
Downtown Belize.
The last stop on the tour was Old Belize. This is just a tourist destination.
This guy was roaming around, greeting the tourists, I guess.
Maybe he was guarding the post office.
You must be this tall to ride for $5. We wandered around a little bit at the shop, but we really did not wait around too long. I at least had to get back to my ship.
A No Wake Zone. Otheriwse known as my room. Zzzz.
A nice profile of the Carnival Liberty.
That is about it for Belize. We are off once again.
Wave goodbye to the Carnival Liberty!
In some cases I could barely make out smoke in the distance. Maybe they were oil rights. Who knows?
Here is a rig of sone sort that is up.
As close a look as the zoom feature on my camera will provide.
Our escort away from Belize.
Talk about your secluded island spot. This is it.
Another look at the isolated iland, as close as my zoom feature could get me.
Another plaque dedicated to the builders of the ship.
Just a picture of some clouds that are rolling in.
That brings us to the end of the day in Belize.
It was getting dark.
But not too dark for yet another towel creature to appear on my bed. That about wraps it up for Belize!
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January 27, 2009
Ramapo, Rockland Couny, New York
A fire was prevented from spreading by the quick thinking of employees and the indoor automatic sprinkler system.
The fire broke out in a bus inside a depot in the Rockland County-owned health complex.
The cause is still under investigation. No one was hurt in the fire.
Read the article Bus Fire Quickly Extinguished by Sprinkler


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There may still be those who see a dependence on foreign oil as a non-issue. I believe they call themselves free traders. However, there is an incident overseas which suggests that this may be a problem after all.
Russia took Europe to the brink of a winter energy crisis yesterday when it carried out a Cold War-style threat and halted gas deliveries to Ukraine, the main conduit for exports to the West.
With a quarter of its gas supplied by Russia, Europe is facing serious disruption and price rises for as long as the dispute rumbles on.This should certainly settle the matter. When the lifeblood of the economy comes from foreign powers which are volatile, so too is the oil supply. An oil supply that can be cut off, even briefly, can wreak havoc on a nation. Close eyes should be paid to this situation to see just how bad things get for our European brethren.
It would be nice if the powers that be would take heed. After all, we too get a great deal of oil--about half--from abroad. Yet recent news tells us we won't be drilling in ANWR. Before someone--Troutsky, I'm looking at you--hops in telling me that drilling in ANWR wouldn't have helped ease dependence on foreign oil significantly, something must be clarified.
There are two ways to reduce a dependence on foreign oil: using less or producing more domestically. Drilling in ANWR would have reduced this dependence at least to some extent. Whether or not the sacrifice of the pristine arctic tundra would have been worth it can be debated, but the point remains that every increase in domestic drilling minimizes the risk of having what is happening to Europe happen to us. If we are not to drill in Alaska, what is to be done? We could always ration gas like we did under Carter, but I think Bush's approval rating has fallen far enough.
It is true that America will not be dependent on oil forever. As gas prices increase, so too will demand for alternative fuels. There will come a day in the not too distant future where gas-powered cars are a minority on the highway. But the oil goes for more than automobiles, and oil will still be a vital part of the economy for a long time. Thus, it behooves the federal government to come up with an energy plan that won't end in an economic slowdown, or worse, all out war.
I don't wish to paint a bleaker picture than exists. There is not going to be a war in Europe over this business of oil. Likewise, it would be foolish to predict a war with, say, Canada, over a dispute about gas. Yet the point is still valid. Were a nation to be cut off from its supply of oil, least of all America, one can bet that a war would soon follow.
If I over-state the issue it is only because it seems that it is being ignored in Washington. Scrapping the plan to drill in ANWR is acceptable so long as another option takes its place in the debate that should be going on in the halls of Congress. Unfortunately, procrastination on contentious issues and pork-barrel spending seem to be the only issues that unite Congress.
Still, it couldn't hurt to hope for change. Maybe Congess members resolved to do their jobs in the new year. Keep those fingers crossed.


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So recently I noticed that my "play clothes" were a little bit snug... This has motivated me to start working out and to get back into the shape I was in when I was in college (6'3, 195 lbs.) Has anyone else realized they were getting a bit too well-fed and started working out because of it?
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p.s. I'm new here, so if this thread should have gone into the misc. thread-stem then please move it accordingly. Bedankt.


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In the bloodWydawnictwo: teen
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- 5 listopada 2013
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- patologia, alkoholizm, pedofilia, morderstwo, odrzucenie, społeczeństwo,
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For seventeen years, Jed Franklin's life was normal. Then his father was charged with the abuse and murder of four young boys and normal became a nightmare. In a life that's spiraled out of control, Jed must decide if he chooses his own destiny with Summer by his side or if the violent urges that plagued his father are truly in the blood… Reviews: "A dark and deliciously tense story that...
"A dark and deliciously tense story that will make you wonder how alike our parents we can be." Kelley York, author of Modern Monsters and Hushed.
"Sara Hantz doesn't pull any punches shaping this story of one of the toughest, most complicated family situations a teen could face. Jed's emotions are raw and real. I ached and raged with him." Stephanie Kuehnert, author of I Wanna Be Your Joey Ramone.
"In The Blood is a gut-wrenching look inside the mind of a young man living a nightmare. A ripped-from-the headlines story that illustrates the power of unconditional love." B. A. Binns,author of PULL and Being God.
"This book grabs you from page one and draws you into the emotions of a teenage boy who is forced to facea overwhelming reality. This book is definitely not light reading, but I found it a very compelling work." Rosemary
"I would recommend this book to everyone who is done with ordinary books and seek a little more darker stories" Kaja.
"It flows easily of the pages and it catches you from the first chapter. The chapters are short so it's easy to read it but I read it in two sittings and loved the story. It's a dark subject but it's very well written and it has great characters. It's my first story by Sara Hantz but I'll be happy to pick up another book by her." Eliza120
"In the Blood is a serious and heart-breaking observation of a young boy who is forced to re-examine his whole life and attitude." KirstyV
"Gripping and fast-paced,Sara Hantz didn't mess around with niceties as she gave life to Jed Franklin's story. She did a stellar job getting into this troubled teen's mind and heart;so much so, it felt eerily real, rather than fiction." Wendy
"This is a true contemporary work — it is thought provoking, emotionally draining, and a well applauded look into a prevalent,but not well-discovered part of our society." Jess @ Such A Novel Idea
"In the Blood is a deep story that will tug at your heart strings in the most painful way. It will make you cringe and maybe even skip over a few parts, because let's face it a few parts are a little too real. But In the Blood gives you a great look at what life may be like for the other victims, those left to pick up the pieces, those that were part of the beautifully crafted facade. In the Blood is a great story of not giving up, that no matter what life throws at you you need to pick yourself up and move along. Jed reminds us that we all have a choice." Consuming Worlds
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Ciężka, przytłaczająca ale jednocześnie powinien ją przeczytać każdy, kto bezmyślnie krzywdzi ludzi, którzy nie są niczemu winni a ich pech polega na tym, że mają wśród najbliższych mordercę, pedofila, alkoholika, narkomana itd.
Ta książka pokazuje, że nie tylko dziecko które padło ofiarą mordercy, pedofila jest pokrzywdzone. Ofiarą stają się też dzieci tego zwyrodnialca i żona.
Tylko ich niszczy społeczeństwo, to które powinno wspierać.
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John Ginnever, deputy director of education at Newcastle, has been appointed director of education, leisure and libraries at the East Riding of Yorkshire Council.
Peter Tregenna, South Devon's area education officer, has been appointed chief adviser for Devon.
Dr Philip Evans, head of Bedford School, Dr John Marks, researcher and Open University tutor, and Graham Mackenzie, director-general, Engineering Employers' Federation, have been re-appointed to the board of the School Curriculum and Assessment Authority.
The London Borough of Camden has appointed the following heads: Alison McKeown, formerly deputy head of St Stephen's primary school, London W1, who has replaced Gilbert Reines at St Mary's Kilburn; and Kaushi Silva, formerly head of Brentfield School, Neasden, London NW10, who replaces Brian Melling at Primrose Hill and takes over from deputyacting head, Adele Stirling.


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The Karnataka High Court on Thursday granted anticipatory bail to Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader BS Yeddyurappa in connection to an illegal mining case.
The court also granted anticipatory bail to Yeddyurappa's sons BY Raghavendra and BY Vijayendra and son-in-law RN Sohan Kumar.
The court on Wednesday reserved its order till Thursday on the former Karnataka Chief Minister´s anticipatory bail plea.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)´s counsel Ashok Bhan had earlier opposed the anticipatory bail and argued that there was a prima facie case against Yeddyurappa and others in connection to the case and it needed their custodial interrogation.
The CBI on May raided the Bangalore residence of former Yeddyurappa as part of a probe into the alleged illegal mining case.
The probe agency also searched the residences of his sons and son-in-law.
The powerful south-Indian leader on July 31 last year was forced to resign as the Chief Minister of Karnataka after he was indicted by the then Karnataka Lokayukta N antosh Hedge in the illegal mining report.
Yeddyurappa and his family members were named by Hegde in what was called a Rs 16,000 crore illegal mining scam.
He also faced an arrest, but getting bail in both land cases, Yeddyurappa walked out of jail on Nov 8.


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Lil and Roddy left in time to catch the 8.45 train. Pippa went too and brought the car back from Colchester. In the afternoon Polly and I drove to Sudbury. Called on Col. and Mrs Kirkpatrick but they were out. Went on to tea at Canon Smith's and then met Lady Ryecroft and Col. Kirkpatrick. Went into Sudbury again with Miss Perry, Betty's maths instructor after 6 pm.
Mr Hugh Parker, land agent, called in the morning about firewood.
Tuesday, 8 November
Polly and I lunched with Sir William and Lady Brungate at the Old School House, Boxford. Present also Admiral and Mrs Simpson from Stoke by Nayland and Major and Mrs Pierson Gregory from Assington Hall.
Wednesday, 9 November
Pippa and Betty went off about 12.30 pm to "Sladbury's" in the Clacton neighbourhood to a meet of the Colchester Garrison Beagles at 1.30 pm and had a grand time.
Thursday, 10 November
Polly, Pippa and Betty drove to Cambridge to see the picture exhibition of Owen Reynolds. They had a very cold drive, especially going, and were loaded with coats and rugs. I did odd jobs and walked to the rectory, Boxford, to see Revd. W.S. Andrews in afternoon.
Friday, 11 November
Polly and I attended Armistice Day service, held at the War Memorial Edwardstone.
Pippa and Betty attended the meet of the Essex and Suffolk Foxhounds at Boxford.
Saturday, 12 November
Polly and I motored to Sudbury in the morning to get money and do various errands.
Sunday, 13 November
Polly and I went to Edwardstone Church in the morning. In the afternoon we all attended Armistice Day service at Boxford. I marched down with the British Legion . A full congregation. Rectors of Boxford and Groton, our vicar and a clergyman from Woodbridge who preached. I read the lesson: John XI. 20 - 27.


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The New York Times has reported on the story of Alan Gross, the USAID contractor who was jailed in Cuba accused of espionage. He is now suing his employers and the USAID department for damages becasue he alleges they put him in harm's way for sending him to Cuba badly prepared for the risks he was taking.
The facts of the case as they are now emerging begin to prove what the Cuban government has been saying all along. Mr. Gross, whether he knew it or not, was part of a systematic programme to undermine the Cuban government that was conceived and financed by the US government. In other words he was a foriegn agent trying to overthrow the Cuban state. That's illegal espionage in anyone's books. Here is the NYTimes on the case:
Scott Gilbert, one of the Gross family's lawyers, said the case could be especially damaging for the State Department and DAI if the discovery process produces more examples of unqualified and ill-prepared contractors sent to Cuba. He said the suit would draw attention to the American government's pro-democracy effort, which Mr. Gilbert described as "flawed in conception" and "completely messed up" in execution.
You can read the main parts of the suit here (pdf).
Note carefully the following:
· The USAID programme Gross was working on derives from the so-called Helms-Burton Law of 1996 and is geared toward changing the political order in Cuba. (p.9)
· From page 20, it details Gross' trips to Cuba, noting that in each instance he came home, he warned his employer (DAI, a USAID contractor based in Maryland) about the risks in his activity, those warnings were ignored and he was often urged by DAI to get on with the programme, he returned to Cuba, and DAI continued making money from the programme.
My fellow blogger Phil Peters of the Lexington Institute comments:
"Of course Mr. Gross was making plenty of money too, and it sort of jumps off the page that the lawsuit assigns responsibility to everyone but Mr. Gross for the trips that he himself made to Cuba, even after perceiving the dangers. It should also be noted that while Mr. Gross was issuing his warnings, he also continued his modus operandi of traveling to Cuba along with American Jewish delegations and having unwitting members of those delegations carry some of his equipment. Not a nice guy."
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Silicon Carbide (SiC) is a wide band-gap semiconductor material with excel-lent material properties for high frequency, high power and high temperature elec-tronics. In this work different SiC field-effect transistors have been studied using theoretical methods, with the focus on both the devices and the methods used. The rapid miniaturization of commercial devices demands better physical models than the drift-diffusion and hydrodynamic models most commonly used at present.
The Monte Carlo method is the most accurate physical methods available and has been used in this work to study the performance in short-channel SiC field-effect devices. The drawback of the Monte-Carlo method is the computational power required and it is thus not well suited for device design where the layout requires to be optimized for best device performance. One approach to reduce the simulation time in the Monte Carlo method is to use a time-domain drift-diffusion model in contact and bulk regions of the device. In this work, a time-domain drift-diffusion model is implemented and verified against commercial tools and would be suitable for inclusion in the Monte-Carlo device simulator framework.
Device optimization is traditionally performed by hand, changing device pa-rameters until sufficient performance is achieved. This is very time consuming work without any guarantee of achieving an optimal layout. In this work a tool is developed, which automatically changes device layout until optimal device per-formance is achieved. Device optimization requires hundreds of device simulations and thus it is essential that computationally efficient methods are used. One impor-tant physical process for RF power devices is self heating. Self heating can be fairly accurately modeled in two dimensions but this will greatly reduce the computa-tional speed. For realistic influence self heating must be studied in three dimensions and a method is developed using a combination of 2D electrical and 3D thermal simulations. The accuracy is much improved by using the proposed method in comparison to a 2D coupled electro/thermal simulation and at the same time offers greater efficiency. Linearity is another very important issue for RF power devices for telecommunication applications. A method to predict the linearity is imple-mented using nonlinear circuit simulation of the active device and neighboring passive elements.