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U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry said he flew in a charter plane when visiting Hazleton because the city's airport doesn't have commercial flights, nor does the airport in Ohio to which he flew after leaving Hazleton.
Perry testified about his travel on Thursday before a panel of the House Energy and Commerce Committee where the top Democrat, U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone of New Jersey, had criticized his travel spending, The Hill reported online.
Perry said getting to Hazleton would have been difficult but not impossible if he had not taken a charter flight.
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Welcome to the Bromsgrove Winding Services blog. We are looking forward to keeping you up to date on all our company and industry news.
17th January 2018
Following our recent, exciting period of continued growth, we are pleased to announce we are seeking a new member to join our team. We require a transformer Fitter/Assembler to complete the final assembly stage on our transformer projects based in Bromsgrove.
You can download the full job description by clicking the following link: BWS TRANSFORMER FITTER/ASSEMBLER JOB DESCRIPTION
13th October 2017
Here at BWS, we have been providing clients with bespoke transformer solutions since we were established in 1998. Recently, we delivered a tailored rewinding on a broken-down transformer for a site based in the Central Lowlands, Scotland.
As the UK's largest dedicated engineering service hub, the client operates from a 75,000 square feet facility. It offers dedicated servicing capabilities for valve, pump and renewable customers. From this location the site specialises in providing a manufacturing, sales and service hub for engineering services across the UK.
The client's 2000kVA, 6000V transformer is one of the most complex transformers we have worked on due to the extremely wide voltage tap range that was required to provide the customer with the flexibility required while testing their pumps.
The project was undertaken as a matter of urgency as the transformer was integral to keeping the operations of the business running to its busy schedule.
After successfully completing the project, we have created a case study which can be viewed on our new case study page here.
06th September 2017
Throughout our 19 years of history, we have experienced significant growth, back in 2014 this led us to outgrow our premises. It became apparent that we needed more space if we were to sustain the positive growth that we had enjoyed as a company and continue to offer exceptional levels of service to both existing and new customers. With these considerations in mind the search for a new facility began.
Due to the amount of specialist equipment that we possess, finding the correct site was a challenging experience. Instead of spending a lot of time and money on a site which was unlikely to suit our specific requirements, we had a different strategy, we decided to purchase a plot of land and construct a purpose built space.
Building work begins on site at BWS in Bromsgrove
The custom built space has allowed us to achieve greater autonomy and freedom to house all of our equipment in a manner that was most suitable to us. This is exciting to us as a company as it gives us the best possible platform to take advantage of our accumulative knowledge and experience in the industry, therefore serving our customers to the highest standards possible.
Due to the excessive weight of some of the units we commission, the plot of the new development had to have its foundations dug down to bedrock and our facility now sits on blocks of concrete two metres square to allow for loading.
This was an unusual and difficult construction challenge. However, it was deemed necessary for the design and functionality of the premises to support the operations of our company and best to serve our customers.
While it elongated the process, especially in comparison to moving into a ready made facility, the benefit to us as a business has been great and years later, we still have the space and capability to manufacture large, fully bespoke transformers on site, here in the UK. An example of this being a recent project where we commissioned two 2,500 kVA systems, each weighing 17.5 tonnes.
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For more information regarding ongoing developments at the company, follow us on Twitter @BWSTransformers
14th July 2017
Following our recently established digital communication channels on social media, we're delighted to announce we've launched a digital Amorphous Core Transformer brochure that is now available to download.
The newly developed brochure includes a summary of the difference between conventional transformers and amorphous core transformers, in addition to highlighting the amorphous advantage and outlining the vast array of fittings and applications available that make our SO-LO® amorphous core transformer range a truly bespoke solution for your HV problems.
Discover the only amorphous core transformer designed and manufactured in the UK. At BWS, we subject all our transformers to a high level of quality testing which has secured us many recognised awards and certifications including ISO 9001 Quality Management, BSI Registration, UL and being qualified by Achilles as well as holding the CE mark of excellence.
Explore the SOLO® amorphous core transformer range and learn more about BWS by viewing the digital brochure: Amorphous Core Transformer Brochure
05th July 2017
Due to continued growth, we are pleased to announce we are seeking two new members to join our team. We require two transformer Fitters/Assemblers to complete the final assembly stage on our transformer projects.
You can download the full job description by clicking the following link: BWS TRANSFORMER FITTER/ASSEMBLER JOB DESCRIPTION
03rd July 2017
Established in 1998, we are a globally renowned transformer manufacturer based in Bromsgrove and are currently the only designer and manufacturer of amorphous core transformers in the UK. An amorphous core transformer will reduce the core losses by up to 75% when compared with conventional steel core transformers.
We manufacture ONAN, KHAN & AN amorphous core transformers from 100kVA to 3000kVA with incoming voltages up to 22,000 volts. We can also cater for incoming voltages of up to 38,000 volts using a laser cut core.
Recently, we commissioned and completed two of the largest amorphous core transformers we have built to date. The HV distribution transformers were combined with voltage optimisation technology to meet the client's specific requirements. They are to be installed at a Healthcare company in Costa Rica, Central America.
The project comprised of building two 2,500kVA systems, each weighing an enormous 17.5 tonnes, which were crated up and transported to the docks at the end of May, ready to be shipped to Costa Rica. The two super low loss amorphous core transformers will replace the site's current inefficient HV (High Voltage) transformers and reduce losses currently present within the HV infrastructure.
Both systems are integrated with variable voltage optimisation technology which will deliver a stable, cleansed, conditioned and optimised voltage on the facility's LV (Low Voltage) side to further increase efficiencies, reduce the company's annual energy consumption and contribute to CO2 emission reductions. This will provide the client with a 2-in1 solution to meet their energy efficiency goals without requiring the installation of any additional equipment or increasing their plant room footprint.
Due to the sheer size of the units, during their conception, they were referred to internally here at BWS as the 'Big Green Monsters'.
We thoroughly enjoyed the challenge working on this project which marks a very proud moment in our 19-year history, and look forward to taking on similar projects in the future that allow us to deliver entirely tailored solutions to meet clients' needs.
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Ricotta and Spinach Gnudi with Sage and Parsley
Every week, Caroline Wright creates simple, civilized recipes for Food52 that feed four -- for under $20, in under 20 minutes.
Today: Homemade pasta, on a weeknight.
There is something so satisfying about making homemade pasta. Despite making fresh pasta fairly regularly, I rarely make stuffed pastas. Gnudi are my compromise -- they combine the fun and payoff of homemade pasta and the flavor of a delicious ravioli. The best part is that you get to dig in with your hands and play -- like a party that ends in browned butter.
Ricotta and Spinach Gnudi with Sage and Parsley
Serves 4
1 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 cup whole milk ricotta
1 cup grated Parmesan
3 large egg yolks
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Nutmeg, to taste
1 cup type 00 flour or all-purpose flour
1/2 cup parsley and sage leaves
6 tablespoons salted butter
See the full recipe (and save and print it) here.
As a freelance food writer and cook, I first wrote this style of recipe as a column on my blog, The Wright Recipes, as an excuse to cook good food for my friends in a quick and simple way.
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President Obama mixed faith with immigration on Thursday as he again pushed for immigration reform, which he called a moral imperative that would require a movement to achieve.
Speaking at an annual Latino prayer breakfast in Washington, Obama recalled the pivotal role of churches in helping bring about social change during the American Revolution and the civil-rights struggle in South. He pledged to continuing working with Congress but urged those at the breakfast to build a movement that would force immigration reform on the agenda.
"I'll keep pushing and working with Congress," Obama said. "But the only way we are going to get this done is by building a widespread movement for reform. That's why I'm asking you to keep preaching and persuading your congregations and communities. That's why I'm asking you to keep on activating, getting involved, mobilizing. That's why we all need to keep praying."
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(mbc.net) Since his youth Cris Johnson (Nicolas Cage) has attracted the attention of law enforcement and psychiatrists, all attempting to understand his natural gift. Cris is able to see approximately two minutes into the future, and with a terrorist attack imminent the FBI is seeking to kidnap him to use his talents.
Before they can do that however, they will need to find him. Cris has gone underground and lives in Las Vegas, where he performs as a stage magician. Catching him is no easy feat, since he is always able to remain two steps ahead of his captors.
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Hello, my name is Karl.
Born and raised in Rockford, Illinois, Karl moved to Arizona after high school to study youth and worship ministry. After completing an internship in Chandler, he got his Bachelor's in Church Music at Grand Canyon University. He is currently pursuing his Masters of Divinity at Fuller Theological Seminary. He has worked in volunteer and career positions within local churches for more than 16 years. Outside of his time serving at Centric Church, he is a chaplain and community liaison for a hospice in the East Valley. For fun? Having cycled across the country twice with Venture Expeditions, he has recently taken to running and swimming as he pursues the life of a triathlete. You might also catch him carrying his camera around to capture creative video and photos. His passion in ministry stems from his own personal journey of learning to follow Jesus and inviting others to join with him on this journey.
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Annual Reports:
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- 2015-16 Annual Report
- 2013-14 Annual Report
- 2012-13 Annual Report
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- 2010-11 Annual Report
- 2009-10 Annual Report
- Better Financial Tools or More Financial Education? Behavioral Changes and Financial Literacy Messages Embedded in Savings Group Activities in South Africa. A University Meets Microfinance Case Study by Anna Custers, University of Oxford, Saïd Business School, 2016.
- Empowering members and staff through financial education. Report by the PlaNet Finance Project team, 2016
- Understanding strategies and opportunities to promote livelihoods strategies and small enterprise development, including in agriculture, through savings groups in a rural setting. Report published by FinMark Trust, South Africa, 2012.
- Transforming lives: Can Savings and Credit Group membership work for people affected by HIV/AIDS?: A South African Case Study. Report produced by UK researcher Annie Barber, July 2011.
- Participatory Market System Analysis for Matatiele, September 2010. A report produced by Erna Kruger of Mahlathini Organics with assistance from SaveAct for LEAP, Eastern Cape.
- PhotoVoice as a Tool for Planning and Measuring Impact of Community-based Economic Development Initiatives: renewing research models and practices. A paper delivered at the ISDA (Innovation and Sustainable Development in Agriculture and Food) meeting in Montpelier, France from June 28 to July 1, 2010.[PDF 901 KB]
Reports on SaveAct's impact:
- A qualitative assessment of SaveAct's work "Signs of Impact #1" produced in June 2009 by independent research specialists at the School of Psychology at UKZN reflects encouraging signs of impact. Download the report here. (Size 419KB).
- Research by postgraduate student Alve Högman from the Department of Economics at Uppsala University Sweden confirms that SaveAct's model has made a substantial difference to "consumption smoothing" among poor rural members and that SCGs are playing an increasingly important role in livelihood security. Read the thesis, Microsavings Effects on Consumption smoothing, here (PDF 926 KB).
A selection of videos depicting aspects of SaveAct's work
- SaveAct supports 10 savings groups in Namaqualand, Northern Cape. Watch a video about how they operate and how belonging to a savings group helped a farmer cope with drought.
- Watch a video about SaveAct commissioned by our funding partner, the Vesper Society.
- Mrs Ellen Moloi from Obonjaneni, Bergville, who spoke at the first KZN Financial Literacy Conference held in Pietermaritzburg in July 2012. For a written transcript of Mrs Moloi's presentation, click here. For the video clip, click here.
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All these signs, signals and pavement markings also keep us going in the right direction. Have you ever driven in the wrong direction, or encountered a wrong way driver? Chapter 3 discussed this possibility and how you can avoid crashing into the oncoming vehicle. Watch the following video showing a real-life scenario to learn exactly what to do in this type of situation.
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Traffic Signs and Control Lights
Communication between other drivers, the traffic signals that control flow, and between traffic signs that warn and alert is vital to the safe operation of a motor vehicle. Knowing what road symbols, markings and signs mean cannot be a luxury or afterthought. This knowledge will make you a more conscientious driver.
1. Yellow/Warning signs — These signs warn you of an upcoming hazard or change in road conditions and do not refer to present conditions. They are yellow in color and diamond-shaped. Yellow warning signs tell you to slow down and beware of extraordinary situations.
2. Stop signs — A stop sign requires you to make a full stop prior to entering a crosswalk or an intersection. You must stop before the white limit line that is normally displayed or painted on the streets, or if a limit line is not present, prior to the corner. This sign is in the shape of an octagon and is red and white in color. It is wise to check for pedestrians or unexpected traffic before proceeding forward. You should stop completely to obey the law and yield to opposing traffic. Make sure it is safe to pull away from a stop sign no matter how long you may need to wait prior to proceeding. An intersection (of any kind) is the most dangerous place on the roads, so stop signs need to be obeyed to help prevent cross traffic collisions.
3. Yield signs — These signs require you to slow down and allow traffic, bicycle riders or pedestrians to pass before proceeding. This sign is in the shape of a triangle. The yield sign is a signal to slow down and be prepared to stop, if necessary, to let other vehicles proceed first. You must not forcibly merge into traffic if a yield sign is present and other vehicles have the right-of-way.
4. Merge signs — These signs warn you that the lane in which you are driving will be merging into another, requiring extra caution and the possibility of a speed reduction or increase. Merge signs call for extra courtesy to those who will be merging into your lane. This sign is in the shape of a diamond (as are all other warning signs).
5. Regulatory signs — These signs instruct you of actions that must be obeyed immediately. Many of these signs call for an immediate slowing of the vehicle and heightened awareness of upcoming obstructions. Most of these signs are white in color.
6. Do Not EnterThis sign warns you that entrance onto this roadway will be directly in conflict with oncoming traffic. If you ignore these signs, you will be driving the wrong way.
7. Construction Signs — These signs are normally orange in color and warn of a construction or maintenance area.
8. Motorist Services — These signs are blue in color and alert you to service areas such as rest stops.
9. Recreational Signs — These brown signs alert you to areas of public recreation and possible cultural interest.
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1. Red — You must make a complete stop at a red light. A red light calls for an immediate stopping of a vehicle, as it would no longer have the right-of-way. (A right turn may be completed on a red light if there are no signs prohibiting it, but you must first yield to pedestrians and other vehicles. However, it is always illegal to turn if there is a sign displaying "no turn on red.")
2. Flashing Red — A flashing red light has the same meaning as a stop sign. You must make a complete stop and then proceed when it is safe to do so. It is important to observe the right-of-way rules.
3. Yellow — A yellow light warns that a red light is imminent. A yellow light does not call for a speed increase or reduction, but requires extra caution and awareness. Many factors must be considered when a decision is made to proceed or not on a yellow light. Vehicle speed, the speed of other vehicles, and the density of traffic, among others, must be factored into your decision.
4. Green - A green light allows you to proceed, though it requires an awareness of all other vehicles and pedestrians on the road. (You should never proceed, despite a green light, unless it is safe to do so. When making a left turn on a green light, you must ensure there is enough time and space to complete the turn prior to conflict with other vehicles or road hazards.)
5. Red Arrow — A red arrow is essentially a red light signifying that a turn may not be made against the red arrow. The light must turn green or a green arrow must illuminate before you may proceed. This arrow normally only alerts drivers in the left or right turn lanes.
6. Green Arrow — The green arrow allows you to make a turn and assumes you have unobstructed use of the highway. There should be an awareness, however, of oncoming vehicles, bicycles or pedestrians. There should be no presumption of right-of-way based solely on the green arrow. A green arrow facing down indicates that you are allowed to drive in that lane.
7. Red X — This signal indicates a lane where you cannot drive during certain hours.
8. Yellow X — This signal indicates that you should move out of the lane as soon as it is safe to do so.
9. Flashing Yellow X — This signal above a lane indicates that you may use the lane to make a left turn.
NOTE: During a traffic signal blackout, you must always make a complete stop at the signal or intersection, have heightened awareness of other vehicles on the road, and yield when necessary.
Parking seems simple enough. There can't possibly be a way to do this maneuver illegally or recklessly, can there? Think again! When you park your car, you should never block traffic or leave your car in any of the following situations:
- In an intersection or within 20 feet of one.
- On a crosswalk or sidewalk.
- In front of or blocking a driveway.
- On an expressway, unless it's an emergency or
specifically permitted or required by a police officer.
- Within 3 feet of a disabled ramp on the sidewalk.
- Within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.
- At a yellow curb.
- Where signs say "No Parking."
- Within 50 feet of railroad tracks.
- On the wrong side of the street.
- Beside another parked vehicle, or double parking.
- You may not park more than one foot from a curb.
- In a parking space reserved for the disabled, unless you have a disabled placard or license issued in your name.
To prevent a runaway vehicle when parked headed downhill, the vehicle should have its front wheels turned towards the curb, and the parking brake should be set. When parked headed uphill, the front wheels should be turned away from the curb, with one of the front tires touching the curb. Also set the parking brake.
When parking your car, be considerate of other people. Sometimes drivers try to fit into a tight spot between two parked cars and then dent the sides of either or both vehicles when trying to leave their own cars. If you hit another parked car, you must either try to find the owner or leave a note. As discussed earlier in Chapter 10, the note must include your name, address, phone number, driver's license number, the date and time of the crash, and an estimate of the damage. Be sure to leave enough space for you and the other cars' occupants to open the doors. Drive carefully when parking and observe the same rules for driving in any other situation.
Safety Tips to Help Protect You and Your Family
Before you get behind the wheel...
1. Have a Clear Head.
Make sure you always have a clear head before deciding to operate a motor vehicle. Alcohol and certain drugs, both illegal and legal, can severely impair your driving skills. Many prescription and over-the-counter medications can cause dangerous drowsiness. Get a good night's rest, and don't drive for long stretches without a break. If you are tired, don't risk the safety of yourself and others on the highway by trying to drive. Just as with alcohol, designate a driver or choose another means of transportation, such as a taxi or public transportation.
2. Limit Driving Alone When Tired.
Driving with someone else in the car can increase your overall alertness. It is well-recognized that when driving alone, especially when sleep-deprived and at night, your chances of a crash are dramatically increased.
3. Read the Labels.
If you are taking medications, be sure to read and obey the warning labels. IF the label says the medication causes drowsiness or you should not drive--heed the warning and don't drive. The warnings are there for a reason. Consult with your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or to ask about medications for your condition that don't cause drowsiness.
4. Plan Ahead.
Give yourself plenty of extra time to reach your destination and to allow for emergencies or traffic jams. In today's busy world, most of us are in a hurry to get where we are going. By setting aside extra time, we can be more relaxed when operating our vehicles and thereby cut down on incidences of aggressive driving or road rage, such as excessive speeding, tailgating, and weaving in and out between cars.
5. Research Safety Features.
Safety should always be a top priority when shopping for a vehicle. Research the safety performance of any vehicle you are considering buying, including how the vehicle performs in crash tests. Both driver and passenger side air bags are now mandatory in all new cars. Look for side impact bags in many new models as well. When buying a used vehicle, look for one with air bags. Research what type of safety systems are in the car, and choose the safest to protect yourself and your loved ones in the event of a collision.
In the Driver's Seat...
6. Relax.
Avoid aggressive driving by relaxing and having patience. By not being in such a rush to reach your destination, you will be a calmer person and won't feel the need to speed or run red lights. A yellow light means slow down, not speed up. Always stop at red lights.
7. Be Alert To Signs of Fatigue.
If you start to feel tired when driving, pull over in a safe area and let someone else drive. If you are alone, pull into a safe location, such as a well-lit rest stop, and take a short nap, or get out of the car and walk around for a few minutes. Stop as often as necessary. When traveling on long trips, eat light. Large, heavy meals can make you drowsy.
8. Practice Common Sense Safety Rules.
Always wear your safety belt, and make sure all your passengers are buckled properly, even on short trips. If traveling with children, educate yourself on the many kinds of child safety seats and restraints. Choose which system is best for your child, and always follow the directions. Make sure children ages 12 and under are always buckled up in the back seat, which is the safest place to ride.
9. Keep Your Eyes on the Road.
Avoid taking your eyes off the road by eliminating any possible distractions ahead of time. Before setting out on a drive, be sure that important items are within easy reach, i.e. directions and maps, sunglasses, etc. Reduce to a minimum possible dangerous diversions of your attention from the tasks of safe driving, such as changing tapes or compact discs, and always pull over to a safe place to use your cellular telephone.
Remember to always keep to the right. Stay alert and pay attention to the signs, signals and road markings so you don't drive the wrong way yourself.
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Andy is the most adorable kitty I have ever met. I rescued him when he was only 4 weeks old, and though the vet said he wouldn't make it, Andy was a trooper from the start. My apartment in Astoria was too small to keep him -- along with two 14-year-old cats who never liked him -- and at week 9, I had to give him up. He lives in Brooklyn now with another family, but he will always be MY baby.
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President Obama declared 2014 a pivotal year in pulling nearly all U.S. troops out of Afghanistan by the end of 2016. To examine the timetable laid out by the president, Gwen Ifill gets views from former Defense Department official Michèle Flournoy and retired Army Gen. Jack Keane.
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In the White House Rose Garden today, President Obama declared 2014 a pivotal year in the march toward pulling nearly all U.S. troops out of Afghanistan by the end of 2016.
At the beginning of 2015, we will have approximately 9,800 — 9,800 — U.S. service members in different parts of the country, together with our NATO allies and other partners.
By the end of 2015, we will have reduced that presence by roughly half, and we will have consolidated our troops in Kabul and on Bagram Airfield. One year later, by the end of 2016, our military will draw down to a normal embassy presence in Kabul, with a security assistance component, just as we've done in Iraq.
The bottom line is, it's time to turn the page on more than a decade in which so much of our foreign policy was focused on the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. When I took office, we had nearly 180,000 troops in harm's way. By the end of this year, we will have less than 10,000.
The president's approach boils down to two sets of numbers, how many troops should remain, and how long they should stay.
Joining us to discuss the remaining U.S. footprint in Afghanistan are two people who played key strategic roles in overseeing America's longest war. Michele Flournoy was the undersecretary of defense for policy during the first Obama administration, the number three civilian leader at the Defense Department. She's now chief executive officer of the Center for a New American Security. And Retired General Jack Keane was Army vice chief of staff from 1999 to 2003. He was a prominent advocate of the military surges in Iraq and Afghanistan and now runs his own consulting firm.
Michele Flournoy, we now are at 32,000 troops on the ground. The president is talking about 9,800. What's — why is that a magic number?
MICHELE FLOURNOY, Former Defense Department Official:
Well, I think the commanders on the ground had asked for about 10,000 troops to support two missions.
One is continue the advising and assisting of Afghan forces as they develop and take the lead for securing the country. Then the second is the ability to support joint counterterrorism operations. So, I think that 9,800 number is quite robust. It's very close to what commanders on the ground recommended to the president.
Jack Keane, is that about the right number?
GEN. JACK KEANE (RET.), U.S. Army:
Oh, it's not even close.
The commanders recommended 13,500. They wanted it conditions-based, not an arbitrary exit date. The only president has done here is changed the total withdrawal of troops from 2014 to 2016, and not much of a residual force is going to be in place; 9,800 troops will only be there for one year, and that will cut in half at the end of 20145.
And as a matter of fact, Gwen, this president has never accepted a force level recommendation from his commanders, not General Petraeus and McChrystal. For the level of the surge forces in Afghanistan, they wanted a minimum of 40,000. They got 30,000.
Not General Austin, who recommended a robust residual force in Iraq at the conclusion of that war in 2011. They got nothing. And not here with this recent recommendation of 13,500 troops, and make it condition-based, as opposed to an arbitrary timetable.
Michele Flournoy.
I think, if you look at the 13,500 recommendation, that really is looking — you have got to look at the NATO force as a whole. And I think this commitment of nearly 10,000 U.S. troops will elicit that additional support from our key NATO allies, and then the total will be very close to that.
That's part of the plan or is that just part of the hope?
No, I think there have been active discussions with our NATO allies and there's very high confidence that they will contribute alongside us to the ongoing mission.
I think the more controversial part of this is the timeline, but I think one thing that needs to be clarified is, at the end of 2016, the president has talked about an office of security cooperation, which is sort of the normal model for security assistance to various allies and partners around the world.
Some of those offices can be quite robust, including several hundred trainers on the ground doing regular work with militaries. So the question of whether it's zero, whether it's several hundred, what that number will be in that construct is still an open question. And that will be informed by positions on the ground, presumably.
Well, let's talk about the timeline, then, General Keane.
Do you think that this timeline, having it by next year and then drawing it almost completely down in two years, does that sound right to you?
No, that's not a serious proposal.
We are going to have 9,800 troops beginning with next year, 2015, and that force will only remain at 9,800 for one year. That's not a residual force, a military partnership with the Afghan national security forces to assist them and also to be able to conduct counterterrorism missions.
Anybody that's ever looked at the map of Afghanistan knows that you cannot conduct counterterrorism missions from a single base. That is impossible, given the scale of that country and the challenges that are there.
What's going to happen to us, Gwen, is we're going to risk squandering the gains that we have made, just as we did in Iraq. We're about to repeat the same mistake again.
Part of the argument that he made at the White House today, that the president made, and his senior officials also made, was that things are better in Afghanistan. And is — are they better?
There's been tremendous progress on the security front, certainly on the elections. They just had very successful elections, which will continue into a second round on development.
But this — the fight for Afghans is not over. There's still an insurgency. There are still very real security problems and other development problems on the ground. So they will be continuing their efforts for quite some time.
But the nearly 10,000 troops will allow us to cover down on all of the Afghan diversions where they are deployed, the sort of — on the four corners of Afghanistan, if you will, at least as long as the force is that big. As the force comes down in size, yes — in size, it will have to constrict to a smaller footprint.
I think the real question is, how do the conditions evolve on the ground? I think, today, we can't know if it's going to be enough or not enough, because we won't know until we see how things evolve on the ground over the next two years.
These numbers are just a goal?
I think — I think that it's the president's plan, but I would hope that, as we execute the plan, we're informed by how conditions on the ground actually evolve.
How does the ANSF perform? What happens with the insurgency and security write large? And that should be taken into consideration as we actually execute. And if things are — if our assumptions aren't holding, the — changes should be made.
Jack Keane, let's talk about how things seem to be on the ground right now. There has been much discussion over the years about whether the Afghan security forces are ready to take over protecting their country from al Qaeda and other forces on their own. Has that changed?
Yes, they — I agree totally with Secretary Flournoy here that there has been significant improvement in the Afghan national security forces, and particularly with the stability and security we were able to achieve in the south.
That is where we put the 30,000 surge forces, largely in the south. And we truly drove the Taliban out of there. They have tried to come back, but the security forces, by and large, have been able to hold their own in that area. The concern has always been in the east.
We were never able to put in there any of the surge forces, because the president, over the objection of General Petraeus, withdrew those surge forces after 18 months, as he had announced at his previous West Point speech. So that is an unstable situation, where the Haqqani Network operates in the east.
And the Afghans have really got their hands full in that area, and this is where the counterterrorism mission would be largely applied from Kabul all the way to the Pakistani border, and also where a lot of the security assistance for the Afghan security forces would have to take place. And I think we're going to put a lot of that at risk, frankly.
There's a big if in today's plan, which is that this bilateral security agreement has to be signed that Hamid Karzai has resisted signing, Michele Flournoy, up until now. Do you have reason to be optimistic that it can be signed by the two gentlemen in the runoff?
Yes, I do.
I think both candidates who are in the runoff, both Ashraf Ghani and Abdullah Abdullah, have indicated that will sign. As one of their first acts, they will sign the BSA if elected president. They have given strong reassurances. I think the president conditioned his announcement today on the BSA being signed. But I think that is a very likely event once the elections are concluded.
Jack Keane, is that realistic?
I think there is a thought that maybe they wouldn't sign, given they don't like it. But the fact of the matter is, they will sign it. But I do believe while they will — I don't think they will argue with the administration over the number, I do think — I'm convinced that either one of those who — who is elected president will, in fact, try to get that timeline extended beyond 2016 with the 10,000 number, not with the 5,000 number, so it can truly make a difference.
Let's go back to those two numbers. Which is the more crucial number as we move forward, that timeline or that troop level, Michele Flournoy?
Well, I think the initial troop level is very important to reassure the Afghans and stop some of the hedging behavior that was induced by people talking to go — talking about going immediately to zero.
So I think that is important. But, over time, I do think that we need to make sure that whatever drawdown timeline we have, we keep checking that against conditions on the ground and, if necessary, make — make adjustments.
Michele Flournoy, the former undersecretary of defense, and General Jack Keane, retired four-star general, thank you both very much.
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Michael R. Pagnotto, MD, is a fellowship-trained specialist in hip and knee replacement surgery with Tri-State Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine. Dr. Pagnotto performs surgery at UPMC Passavant and UPMC St. Margaret.
I specialize in the treatment of hip and knee arthritis. I focus on total hip and knee replacement arthroplasty, partial knee replacement, and revision hip and knee surgeries.
I use a comprehensive program with my patients to help minimize the use of blood transfusions following hip and knee surgery. I believe that by providing this program for patients who undergo total hip and/or knee arthroplasty, the patients may benefit by having fewer complications and perhaps reduced hospital stays, and avoiding potential risks of transfusions.
The first step in preventing blood transfusions postoperatively is a thorough preoperative evaluation. My patients are tested preoperatively and if they are found to be anemic, we treat the anemia prior to proceeding with elective surgery.
At the time of surgery, I use intravenous tranexamic acid to minimize the intraoperative and postoperative blood loss. Multiple prospective randomized trials have demonstrated the efficacy and safety of using tranexamic acid at the time of surgery to reduce the need for blood transfusions.
Intraoperatively, meticulous technique is used to work efficiently and safely to minimize blood loss, and when appropriate, cell salvage is used to capture the patient's blood and return it to them during the procedure. Tourniquets are also used to minimize intraoperative blood loss during knee surgery.
I always respect my patients' wishes regarding blood products and any treatment decision, and we discuss nonoperative and operative treatment options. There are a number of nonoperative treatments available for hip and knee arthritis. We will try the conservative treatment modalities first, including anti-inflammatory medications, injections, and physical therapy when appropriate.
If and when a nonoperative treatment fails, and the patient continues to want to proceed with surgery, we clearly document what blood products are or are not acceptable to them. The UPMC Center for Bloodless Medicine and Surgery works closely with the surgical and medical teams to make sure we are respecting the patient's wishes and doing everything possible to minimize the risks of perioperative blood loss.
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O&G Legislation - overview
This section provides a synopsis of key legislation for O&G activity and how it is administered in New Zealand as it relates to:
Acquiring permits to prospect, explore and mine petroleum in NZ
Environmental legislation
Health & safety
Pertinent legislation, policies and documents such as offshore property protection, oil spill response strategy etc.
There are several Government agencies involved in administering legislative functions that relate to O&G activities. These responsibilities may also differ according to whether the O&G activity is onshore or off-shore and also how far offshore (e.g. beyond 12 nm's).
Below is an overview of the key activities, legislation and which Government agency does what in NZ.
Click here for an overview of how the O&G Industry is managed by the Government and its various agencies.
Click here for Who does what in New Zealand's Offshore waters
Click here for who does what in NZ's Onshore waters
Legislative framework
The Crown Minerals Act 1991 is the cornerstone legislation that defines the process for those considering obtaining permits for prospecting, exploration and mining on Crown land within New Zealand and it is administered by the Minister of Energy and Resources.
The Act also defines that petroleum in its natural state in New Zealand belongs to the Crown (s 10).
'New Zealand' includes not only its (onshore, dry) land area but also its territorial area that extends to 12 nautical miles (nm) from the shore. Under international law, New Zealand also has exclusive rights, beyond its territorial sea to the petroleum resource domiciled in the sea bed, that extends between 12 nm to 200 nm (known as the Exclusive Economic Zone – 'EEZ') and even further, to the extended continental shelf (ECS).
Within this extended zone beyond New Zealand's territorial sea, the Crown does not own the petroleum but can allocate rights in relation to its exploration and mining, and can receive a royalty from any production that may result.
For a map of New Zealand, including boundaries pertinant to the O&G industry, click here
Click here for further details about the Crown Minerals Act 1991 and important supporting documents
The Minerals Programme for Petroleum has the policies, procedures and provisions to be applied in relation to the allocation and management of petroleum permits granted under the Crown Minerals Act.
The Crown Minerals (Petroleum) Regulations 2007 specifies the information that permit/licence holders must supply and includes the forms for applying for, transferring and surrendering permits.
The Crown Minerals Petroleum fees regulations 2006 outlines fees payable for matters specified under the Crown Minerals Act 1991 for petroleum. For more info on New Zealand's royalty regime click here: [link to royalty tab on web site].
Environmental: Onshore & Offshore O&G activities (up to 12 nm from land)
Environmental matters onshore and offshore up to 12 miles (NZ's territorial sea) are predominantly addressed through the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA) and administered by Regional and Local Councils. Local Councils (District or City Councils) focus on the environmental effects of land use activities whilst Regional Council's address air, water, the coast, pollution and discharges.
Environmental: Off shore - Beyond 12 nm
Activities more than 12 nautical miles from the coastline are predominantly managed by the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) under the Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf (Environmental Effects) Act 2012.
There are also requirements under the Maritime Transport Act 1994 which relate to plans and responses in relation to protecting the marine environment from oil spills and other matters.
Oil Spills
The Marine Pollution Response Service is an operational unit within Maritime NZ with capability dedicated for dealing with marine oil spills. The unit also administers the NZ marine oil pollution Response Strategy.
In event of an oil spill, there is a tiered response partnership arrangement that exists between Maritime New Zealand, Regional Councils and the oil industry (and overseas agencies). Each tier can be escalated to the next depending on size/scale of the event.
Tier 1: Industry (ships and off shore oil transfer sites)
Tier 2: Regional Councils
Tier 3: Maritime New Zealand
Those responsible for each tier are required to prepare contingency plans and a response capability appropriate to their level of responsibility.
Permit administration
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) administers the Crown Minerals Act 1991 (the "Act'). MBIE carries out a wide range of functions associated with economic development, energy and policy.
Within MBIE, New Zealand Petroleum and Minerals (NZP&M) receives, assesses and grants licences for prospecting, exploration and mining in accordance with the Act. They do not, however, does not manage or regulate the environmental effects of O&G activities, or grant land access.
For more info on permitting process
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Stunning architecture, beautiful bay views and an eclectic population make Nob Hill a quintessential San Francisco neighborhood and a great place to call home. Perched atop one of the city's original "Seven Hills," Nob Hill has long been one of the most desirable residential areas of San Francisco. Nearly 20,000 people reside in the Victorian-style buildings that comprise the .313-square-mile district.
Nob Hill home to San Francisco's most affluent residents since the ) built their mansions on the hilltop. Long-established families of the Nob Hill area now live alongside an influx of young, urban newcomers, who enjoy short commutes to the financial district. Many post-grads from San Francisco State University, San Francisco Art University, and the University of California, San Francisco, have settled into the area, taking advantage of the low crime rates and proximity to nightlife.
With the intersection of California Street and Powell Street as its center, Nob Hill includes patches around Huntington Park that maintain the charm and elegance of the late Gold Rush era. The brownstone Pacific-Union Club, the Scarlet Huntington Hotel and the Fairmont Hotel and Tower are some of the area's landmarks that embody the opulence of that time.The edges of Nob Hill have taken on the character of surrounding districts. Chinese businesses and temples have developed along the border with Chinatown. Boutiques have emerged where the neighborhood meets Union Square, and the dive bar scene of the Tenderloin has overflowed into a crossover area known as Tender Nob. Despite the steep terrain, the neighborhood has a high walkability score, allowing residents to run errands and commute without the use of a car. The world-class cable car and bus systems managed by the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (Muni for short) also provide transportation options.
Nob Hill is a gateway to the best attractions and entertainment San Francisco has to offer. Grace Cathedral, the largest Episcopal cathedral on the West Coast, has a lively community and holds classes, such as yoga, and events, including concerts. The neighborhood's legendary hotels offer an abundance of high-end dining options, though the kitschy, Tiki-themed Tonga Room and Hurricane Bar at the Fairmont has become an institution. Closer to the Tenderloin area, local venues, including the Hemlock Tavern, regularly host indie rock bands.


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Academic Programs
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FREIE UNIVERSITäT BERLIN EUROPEAN STUDIES PROGRAM FU-BEST ▶
HUMBOLDT-UNIVERSITäT ZU BERLIN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE SUMMER ▶
Study Abroad in Berlin
Students have two options to study abroad in Berlin with API.
The FU-BEST (Berlin European Studies Program) and FUBiS (International Summer and Winter University) were created by Freie Universität Berlin with the needs of American and international students in mind. Courses are generally taught in English, and students are required to take a German language course. Freie Universität Berlin is one of the top ranked universities in Germany, and is considered among the top 75 in the world.
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (Humboldt University) was founded in 1810 by Prussian educator Wilhelm von Humboldt. Today it is one of the top universities in Germany and among the 150 best in the world. API students have the opportunity to immerse themselves in top-level German language instruction through short-term January and summer programs.
City Information
Population: 3,500,000
A city once divided, Berlin lies at the heart of Germany – literally and figuratively. While it is the second most populous city in Europe (metropolitan area notwithstanding), it maintains a more tranquil feel than other large cities, as 1/3 of the city is composed of forests, gardens, and parks.
Berlin is not only the political capital of Germany, but arguably one of Europe's capitals of art, culture, and politics. Designated a UNESCO "City of Design", it possesses amazing architecture, cuisine, museums, and music and is a favored destination for young travelers and students. Berlin is also home to some of the top universities in Germany and all of Europe, including API's partners at Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin.
Why Berlin?
- The Federal Republic of Germany's capital
- One of the most trendy, socially tolerant and cosmopolitan cities in Europe
- Fascinating history
- Renowned universities, research institutes, orchestras, and museums
- Well-known for its festivals, diverse architecture, nightlife, contemporary arts, public transportation


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Professor Saunders began her education in Mechanical Engineering studying at The University of Akron. She completed her BSME in 1991 then continued her graduate education at The University of Akron in The Department of Biomedical Engineering receiving her MS in 1994 and her PhD in 1998 with a concentration in orthopaedic biomechanics. Upon graduation she was awarded a post-doctoral fellowship at the Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine in the Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation studying bone cell mechanotransduction. She joined the faculty at Penn State upon completion of her post-doctoral fellowship in 2000 and served as a basic science faculty member in a clinical department until 2006 when she accepted an academic position in the Center for Biomedical Engineering at the University of Kentucky. In the fall of 2010, she returned to The University of Akron as an Associate Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering.
Research Accomplishments
My areas of research are in orthopaedic biomechanics and bone cell mechanobiology. Within the field of orthopaedic biomechanics my lab conducts studies using standard mechanical testing systems to determine mechanical properties of bone and implant systems and evaluate fracture fixation systems. The latter research (fracture fixation comparisons) is generally conducted in collaboration with surgeons. Design and analysis of prototype implants is also a major interest in the lab and we combine computer modeling, numerical techniques and mechanical testing for this purpose. I also focus upon the development of loading platforms that are very cost-effective while maintaining flexibility. Previous systems have involved platforms that enable loading of tissues, implants and scaffolds in a variety of loading modes (tension/compression, bending, torsion) on the order of grams and Nmm. This range is well-suited for transgenic rodent models, tissue engineered scaffolds and dental implant micromotion studies.
My second research area is in the field of bone cell mechanobiology. In contrast to classic biomechanics research where mechanical loading is applied to evaluate an 'end-state' of bone and bone is typically treated as a static structure, the field of bone mechanobiology recognizes that bone is a highly dynamic organ and that the bone cells at the microscopic scale (which form and destroy bone) are constantly subjected to mechanical loading that uniquely affects the balance between maintaining bone quality and quantity. Altered loading environments such as those that occur in implant introduction, metabolic diseases (eg, osteoporosis) and over- and under- loaded environments (paralysis, spaceflight, exercise) have profound effects on bone. My lab focuses on the development and utilization of mechanical platforms that subject bone cells to mechanical stimulation to enable the study of the isolated loading effects on molecular and cellular activity. These loading platforms include fluid shear and substrate deformation loading. Current research in my lab is working to develop micro total analysis systems for the purpose of studying the initial events in overloading bone and introducing microdamage at the cellular level. Applications to this work include bioreactor development, functional bone tissue engineering and clinical treatment of fracture.
Book Chapters, Solicited Publications and Invited Papers
Saunders MM. (2011) Biomimetics in bone cell mechanotransduction: Understanding bone's response to mechanical loading. In Advances in Biomimetics (Chapter 5)
Saunders MM, Van Sickels J, Heil B, Gurley K. (2011) Organ culture modeling of distraction osteogenesis. Invited Paper, Proceedings of the 2011 SEM Annual Conference and Exposition on Experimental and Applied Mechanics (201):1- 7. (Invited paper/presentation)
Saunders MM. (2010) Small-scale mechanical testing: Applications to bone biomechanics and mechanobiology. Proceedings of the 2010 SEM Annual Conference and Exposition on Experimental and Applied Mechanics. (284):1-8. (Invited paper/presentation)
Saunders MM, Lee J. (2008) The influence of mechanical environment on bone healing and distraction osteogenesis. In Atlas of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics of North America devoted to Distraction, 16:147-158 (Chapter 1).
Segal LS, Saunders MM. (2007) Single gegen doppelte Schraubenfixierung fur geglittenes femoral Hauptepiphysis. Ein Bericht der biomechanischen Studien. Orthopaedische Praxis 43(2):54-59 – translation Orthopedic Practice (Single versus double screw fixation for slipped capital femoral epiphysis. A review of biomechanical studies) (invited paper – German Surgical Journal).
Donahue HJ, Chen Q, Jacobs CR, Saunders MM, Yellowley CE. (2003) Bone cells and mechanotransduction. In Molecular Biology in Orthopaedics (AAOS) Editors: Rosier and Evans.
Saunders MM, Jacobs CR. (1999) Towards engineering the human heart. Web Article for the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). (honorarium)
Manuscripts in Publication
Saunders MM, Brecht JS, Kay D, Njus G, Jacobs CR. (2011) The feasibility of lower limb direct skeletal attachment (DSA) in a Yucatan micropig model. Journal of Investigative Surgery (in review)
Simmerman LA, Sethu P, Saunders MM (2011). Osteocyte characterization on polydimethylsiloxane substrates for microsystems applications. Cellular and Molecular Bioengineering (in review)
Saunders MM. (2010) Promoting mathematics and science through biomedical engineering outreach. Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School 16(4):240-246.
Saunders MM, Burger RB, Kalantari B, Nichols AD, Witman C. (2010) Development of a cost-effective torsional unit for small-scale biomechanical testing. Medical Engineering and Physics 32:802-807 (available on-line 6/15/10).
Petrey JS, Saunders MM, Kluemper GT, Beeman CS. (2010) Temporary anchorage device insertion variables: effects on retention. Angle Orthodontist 80(4):446-453.
Saunders MM, Simmerman LA, Reed GL, Sharkey NA, Taylor AF. (2010) Biomimetic bone mechanotransduction modeling in neonatal rat femur organ cultures: Structural verification of proof of concept. Biomechanics and Modeling in Mechanobiology 9:539-550 (available on-line 2/21/10)
Saunders M, Baxter C, Abou-Elella A, Kunselman AR, Trussell J. (2008) BioGlue and dermabond save time and leak less than sutured microsurgical vasovastostomy. Fertility and Sterility 91(2):560-565.
Taylor AF, Saunders MM, Shingle D, Cimbala JM, Zhou Z, Donahue HJ. (2007) Osteocytes communicate fluid flow-mediated effects to osteoblasts altering their phenotype. The American Journal of Physiology-Cell Physiology 292:C545-C552.
Segal LS, Jacobson JA, Saunders MM. (2006) Biomechanical analysis of in situ single versus double screw fixation in a non-reduced slipped capital femoral epiphysis model. Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics 26(4):479-485.
Saunders MM, Taylor AF, Du C, Zhou Z, Pellegrini VD Jr, Donahue HJ. (2006) Mechanical stimulation effects on functional end effectors in osteoblastic MG-63 cells. Journal of Biomechanics 39(8):1419-1427.
Naidu SH, Kulkarni N, Saunders MM. (2006) Titanium basal joint arthroplasty: a finite element and a clinical study. Journal of Hand Surgery. Journal of Hand Surgery 31(5):760-765.
Li Z, Zhou Z, Saunders MM, Donahue HJ. (2006) Modulation of connexin 43 alters the expression of osteoblastic differentiation markers. The American Journal of Physiology-Cell Physiology 290:C1248-55.
Bennett GL, Cameron B, Njus G, Saunders M, Kay DB. (2005) Tibiotalocalcaneal arthrodesis: a biomechanical assessment of stability. Foot and Ankle International 26(7):530-536.
Black KP, Saunders MM. (2005) Expansion anchors for use in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: establishing proof of concept in a benchtop analysis. Medical Engineering and Physics 27:425-434.
Saunders MM, Donahue HJ. (2004) Development of a cost-effective loading machine for biomechanical evaluation of mouse transgenic models. Medical Engineering and Physics 26:595-603.
Kapoor P, Saunders MM, Li Z, Zhou Z, Schaeffer N, Kunze EL, Samant RS, Welch DR, Donahue HJ. (2004) Breast cancer metastatic potential: Correlation with increased heterotypic gap junctional intercellular communication between breast cancer cells and osteoblastic cells. International Journal of Cancer 111 693-697.
Hugate R, Pennypacker J, Saunders M, Juliano P. (2004) The effects of intratendinous or retrocalcaneal bursal injections of corticosteroids on the biomechanical properties of rabbit Achilles tendons. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery Am. 86-A(4):794-801.
Huang-Brown KM, Saunders MM, Kirsch T, Donahue HJ, Reid JS. (2004) The effect of COX-2 specific inhibitors on fracture healing in the adult rat femur. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery Am. 86-A(1): 116-23.
Donahue HJ, Saunders MM, Li Z, Mastro AM, Gay CV, Welch DR. (2003) A potential role for gap junctions in breast cancer metastasis to bone. Journal of Musculoskeletal and Neuronal Interactions 3(2):156-161.
Saunders MM, Schwentker N, Kay D, Bennett G, Jacobs C, Verstraete MC, Njus GO. (2003) Finite element analysis as a tool for parametric prosthetic foot design and evaluation. Technique development in the solid ankle cushioned heel (SACH) foot. Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering 6(1): 75-87.
Saunders MM, You J, Zhou Z, Li Z, Yellowley CE, Kunze E, Jacobs CR, Donahue HJ. (2003) Fluid-flow induced prostaglandin E2 response of osteoblastic ROS 17/2.8 cells is gap junction-mediated and independent of cytosolic calcium. Bone 32(4): 350-356.
Saunders MM, You J, Trosko JE, Yamasaki H, Donahue HJ, Jacobs CR. (2001) Gap junctions and fluid flow response in MC3T3-E1 cells. The American Journal of Physiology-Cell Physiology 281: (6)1917-1925.
Saunders MM, Seraj, MJ, Li, Z, Zhou, Z, Winter, CR, Welch, DR, Donahue, HJ. (2001) Breast cancer metastatic potential correlates with a breakdown in homospecific and heterospecific gap junctional intercellular communication. Cancer Research, Advances in Brief 61: 1765-1767.
Samant RS, Seraj MJ, Saunders MM, Sakamaki TS, Shevde LA, Harms JF, Leonard TO, Goldberg SF, Budgeon L, Meehan WJ, Winter CR, Christensen ND, Verderame MF, Donahue HJ, Welch DR. (2001) Analysis of mechanisms underlying BRMS1 suppression of metastasis. Clinical and Experimental Metastasis 18: 683-693.
Black KP, Saunders MM, Stube KC, Moulton MJ, Jacobs CR. (2000) Effects of interference fit screw length on tibial tunnel fixation for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. American Journal of Sports Medicine 28(6): 846-849.
Saunders M, Njus GO, Kay DB, Brecht JS: The feasibility of directly attaching artificial limbs to bone. In Bridging the gap between dental and orthopaedic implants, 1998.
Saunders MM. (1998) The feasibility of lower limb direct skeletal attachment: A pilot study. PhD Dissertation, Depts of Biomedical Engineering, The University of Akron, Akron, OH.
Saunders MM. (1994) The experimental and theoretical characterization of the solid ankle cushioned heel (SACH) foot. Masters Thesis, Dept of Biomedical Engineering, The University of Akron, Akron, OH.
Fellow, Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine (2000); PhD, The University of Akron (1998); MS, The University of Akron (1994); BSME, The University of Akron (1991)
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