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Social cognitions, distress, and leadership self-efficacy: Associations with aggression for high-risk minority youth." Dev. Psychopathol.. 2014;26(3):759-72."
Friend to Friend: A Randomized Trial for Urban African-American Relationally Aggressive Girls." Psychology of Violence. 2015;5(4):433-443."
Development, validation, and utility of internet-based, behavioral health screen for adolescents." Pediatrics. 2010;126(1):e163-70."


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Dr. Thomas S. Buchanan
Director, Delaware Rehabilitation Institute
Laird Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Professor of Biomedical Engineering
Professor of Biomechanics & Movement Science
Department of Mechanical Engineering
201A Spencer Lab/STAR
Newark, DE 19716
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Executive Summary
Thomas S. Buchanan is the George W. Laird Professor of Mechanical Engineering. He received a BS from UCSD in Applied Mechanics & Engineering Sciences (Bioengineering) and a PhD in Theoretical & Applied Mechanics from Northwestern University. After doing a post-doc at MIT in Brain & Cognitive Sciences, he was given a faculty appointment back at Northwestern in the Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and had a lab at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago. From there he moved to the University of Delaware's Department of Mechanical Engineering and became Director of the Center for Biomechanical Engineering Research. He also served as Academic Director of UD's interdisciplinary Biomechanics & Movement Science graduate program. Buchanan served as Chairman of UD's Department of Mechanical Engineering and as Deputy Dean of the College of Engineering before being appointed the inaugural Director of the Delaware Rehabilitation Institute. Outside of UD, he has served as Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Applied Biomechanics and as President of the American Society of Biomechanics. Buchanan holds the rank of Fellow in the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), American Institute of Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE) and the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). Buchanan has been principal investigator on over $25m of NIH research grants.
Key Publications
Buchanan TS, Lloyd DG, Manal K, Besier TF: Neuromusculoskeletal Modeling: Estimation of muscle forces and joint moments and movements from measurements of neural command, J Appl Biomech 20(4): 367-395, 2004
Buchanan TS, Lloyd DG, Manal K, Besier TF: Estimation of muscle forces and joint moments using a forward-inverse dynamics model, Med Sci Sports Excer 37(11): 1911-1916, 2005
Barrance PJ, Williams GN, Snyder-Mackler L, Buchanan TS: Do ACL injured copers exhibit differences in knee kinematics? An MRI study. Clin Orthop Rel Res 454(1): 74-80, 2007
Shao Q, Buchanan TS: A biomechanical model to estimate corrective changes in muscle activation patterns for stroke patients. J Biomech 41(14): 3097-3100, 2008
Rao G, Berton E, Amarantini D, Vigouroux L, Buchanan TS: An EMG-driven biomechanical model that accounts for the decrease in moment generation capacity during a dynamic fatigued condition. J Biomech Eng 132(7): 071003 (9 pgs), 2010
Research Areas
Biomedical Engineering
Engineering: musculoskeletal modeling, neural control of movement, patient-specific modeling using MRI and ultrasound, muscle mechanics. Medicine: orthopaedics, radiology, neurology, rehabilitation.
Mechanical models of how muscles generate forces and how such forces affect loads in cartilage and ligaments; applications to osteoarthritis, stroke and sports medicine.
Life & Health Sciences
Director of the Delaware Rehabilitation Institute (www.udel.edu/dri), which brings together faculty across campus to study physical rehabilitation.

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A woman who told authorities she was fed up with tailgaters pulled out a gun and shot at the tires of a pickup that got too close, police said. Officials believe the bullet missed the pickup, and no one was hurt. Bernadette Headd, 39, was in rush-hour traffic Wednesday in suburban Detroit when the pickup pulled behind her, police said.
It turns out a Valentine's Day breakup that became an instant hit on the Internet site YouTube was a fake.
International courier UPS receives an average of more than one San Francisco parking ticket every hour, giving the company the unenviable distinction of being the city's No. 1 parking violator.
A customer at a bar left a tip -- literally -- after getting his hand caught in a bar stool and somehow severing part of his middle finger, police said Monday.


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Srength and Conditioning Workout: 3 rounds of row 500m, 15 Thrusters @ 80#, 21 DB swings @ 60# rest 2 minutes between sets.
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Older job applicants need to break out of the stereotypesCoach's Corner--April 20, 2009
Q. I was laid off early this year and have been looking hard for a job since then. I've gotten some interviews, but no offers. I'm older, and I'm concerned that my age is working against me. Any advice?
The ClientName: Allen
Age: 57
Title: Project manager
Industry: Manufacturing
Issue: Age as factor in job search
A. Whether or not age is a factor, present yourself in a way that subtly challenges the stereotypes of older employees.
The inner game
Control your attitude. Develop a perspective of confidence and patience. If you feel beaten down, remind yourself of the assets you bring while not going overboard into arrogance. Avoid the "I know more than these youngsters" attitude trap, which would show in interviews. Be patient, and trust that things will work out. You don't control all aspects anyway, so relaxing will help you interview well and feel better. Try meditation, exercise, or other activities that keep you grounded.
See yourself as others see you. Start with your appearance. Be sure you look up to date and that your grooming is impeccable. Look at intangibles like energy level and interaction skills. Your goal is to give the impression of someone who'd be easy to work with, regardless of age. Don't rely on your own opinion; ask others for feedback, too.
Analyze your skills. Understand your strengths, your gaps, and how you talk about them. If there are areas where you're out of date, learn new skills or seek positions that don't require them. Read job descriptions and current articles about your field. Reflect the language you encounter in your résumé and interview responses. You'll sound current and inspire confidence.
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Revise your résumé. Include enough information, but not an overwhelming amount. If your background includes experiences not relevant to the position you're pursuing, leave it off. Shorten your work history, dropping positions in the beginning of your career. Remove dates from your education section.
Practice interviewing. It's a skill that warrants practice; otherwise, you're getting your practice when the stakes are high. Here are some tips. Search online for "job interview questions" to get a list of sample questions. Outline answers and rehearse them out loud. Then get a friend, family member, or job coach to conduct mock interviews. It may feel awkward, but it'll help when you have an interview.
Update your approach. Get on board with online networking, such as LinkedIn. It's an effective way to track down former associates who may have leads or find the right people to talk to in companies you're interested in. Develop a text only résumé for online applications. You'll want to tweak it for each job, but it's easier if you start with a good template.
Be realistic about salary. Money is short in many firms, so you may need to accept less than you were paid before, no matter your age.
Be connected. Some of that is networking; the more people know you're looking, the more help you'll get. Another important part is getting support. In a tough job search, people make the difference in staying motivated.
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Reading all the columns and watching all the shows dedicated to 'moms' I stepped out to see an old woman may be in her 70's stooping and struggling to carry her precious bundle probably her only belonging. Its sizzling hot and I wonder how she manages to reach her destination or does she has any ? She sat down on the bench at the bus stand but never begged. She opened her bundle and can you guess what was in store !! Some old clothes, stale chapattis no its not finished .. A family photo with her two handsome, healthy boys .. How did they turn blind to this love?? Do they really know what they lost ... aah my questions will never end..
This is not one scene. At times I see mothers well locked within air-conditioned room . Yet they burn to see their kids just a room away. No time to spend for the poor old rugged piece. Knowingly or not they just walk past it. On every Sunday I see an ammachi draped in good sari, searching for a companion to share her words. If we happen to go near her she starts the same story the never ending one about her kids and the once blissful life. Not even once she grumbled at her grown up lads for denying her. When I go to altar she ask me to hold her. Recently I realized that she come with her daughter who has only time to exhibit the saree she bought last day and hence cannot wait till the end to take her mom .. Not to mention about oldage homes !
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A new transatlantic quintet headed by Italian trumpeter Rava, recorded in New York in 2008 and a first ECM appearance for US tenorist Mark Turner, whose distilled, lean sound references Coltrane, Warne Marsh, Wayne Shorter and others. Turner's searching, analytical tone is in marked contrast to Enrico's lyrical flourishes, but the two make a fascinating pairing - especially with the resolutely musical pianist Stefano Bollani finding points of contact, and making his own statements. Add in the gifted bassist Larry Grenadier (last heard on ECM with Charles Lloyd) and that most unpredictable of all drummers, Paul Motian, and you have here a truly remarkable band.
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Heroes honored 35 years after deadly Air Florida Flight 90 plane crash
It's a seminal moment in Washington D.C. history: the crash and subsequent rescue of passengers aboard doomed Air Florida Flight 90.
"I'd never seen anything like it," Don Usher said.
Usher was the U.S. Park Police pilot who swooped in under horrendous conditions to pluck a number of surviving passengers to safety.
"So it was a sense of urgency but we had our own safety to deal with, debris, jet fuel, every possible bad thing that you could think of," Usher said.
This year marks the 35th anniversary of the crash of Air Florida Flight 90 in which 78 perished and five survived.
The National Law Enforcement Museum hosted a panel discussion Tuesday night, inviting people directly involved with the harrowing experience including Usher, photojournalist Chester Panzer and retired D.C. Homicide Detective Eric Witzig.
According to investigators, Air Florida Flight 90 had no business taking off from Reagan National Airport that bitter cold day. There was too much ice on the wings, the aircraft had a hard time taking off and only climbed to about 350 feet. About 30 seconds after takeoff, the plane slammed into the 14th Street Bridge and plunged into the icy Potomac.
"It is a miracle that five persons survived? Yes," Witzig said.
Witzig says just to get to the crash site, he and his partner had to drive down The National Mall to avoid gridlock traffic. When they finally arrived, the scene was overwhelming.
"It was too much. It was a horrific scene with the number of people who lost their lives in this airliner crash," Witzig said.
Witzig says looking back he remains amazed that anyone survived even the impact, let alone the frigid waters of the Potomac.
Usher is just grateful to have played a part in saving lives in such arduous weather conditions.
"It could have been so much worse but I'm glad that we were there and were able to save some," Usher said.
One legacy of this crash is that it had a positive impact on aviation safety.
Officials determined that one reason why the plane went down was poor communication between the pilot and co-pilot. Improvements on cockpit communication were quickly instituted.


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Waterfall. Agile. Lean. Extreme. Kanban. If you think I'm naming new exercise fads, you'd be wrong. These are just a handful of different Project Management methodologies and processes. Some companies let their process define what they do. At T+L we want our values to define how we work. I realize the difference between the two approaches isn't extremely apparent, but as a Project Manager, I assure you they are not the same.
Take for example the Waterfall methodology. The team is briefed on a project and the work begins. There might be some preliminary planning and strategy exercises, which will inform the wireframes that the IA then creates. The designer will take these wireframes and apply the aesthetics. Lastly, the developer takes the designs and implements them. Through each step of the process, the agency waits with baited breath for client approval before moving on. And at the end of the project, we have a fully functional, beautifully designed platform or product. Right? Well, not always.
The team gets briefed on a project and then, through a number of exercises and collaborative working sessions, we refine and prioritize our approach. We allow for the possibility that we may throw out the original objective because we've found a better one. And what's really weird is that the whole team is involved. Even the client (because from day one, they're considered an integral part of the team).
Then, once we've settled on what we're delivering, we begin making it together like one big happy family. The architecture isn't completely nailed down before work can begin in design; planners are involved throughout the process; design decisions aren't always made by designers; and developers aren't just waiting to be handed some final, approved designs.
Collaboration every step of the way is non-negotiable. Because epic shit comes from the right team making decisions by using the product and not being afraid to change things or throw them away. As a PM here I'm not enforcing a set of rules and steps in order to keep things progressing; instead I'm keeping a close eye on the natural progression of the project and making sure that the road ahead is clear so that we can work without restriction.
There are a few key things I've learned.
1. Educate the client and set expectations
Sounds simple enough, right? Well, there are some things that can easily be taken for granted that will throw up huge roadblocks. Educating the client up front on how we will be working and where they fit in cannot be stressed enough. I can't expect that the client will know how to respond to a framework prototype with no design. I can't expect that they understand that building something we may not use isn't a waste of time. I can't expect that they know when and how to give feedback so that it doesn't interfere with the flow of the things.
2. Daily meetings are THE BEST
This sounds like I'm lying, but I'm not. And I'm not just saying that because I'm a PM. We have a team meeting every day. We spend no more than 15 minutes going over what we've worked on, what we're going to tackle next, and what are the blocks. It's amazing how much can change in 24 hours, and if I wait too long to get everyone in a room we could be looking at a week wasted with nothing to show for it.
3. Know the difference between wasting time and wasting opportunity
If I wanted my job to be easy (read: boring), then maybe I'd insist on using Waterfall because I only have to keep track of one thing at a time. But as we've seen, projects where processes are siloed and things are created in a vacuum don't yield the best or even the right results at the end of the day. We may build something based on the wireframes that we don't realize is "wrong" until it's been developed – and at that point it's already client approved so backtracking can be a nightmare or even impossible. My team has to be able to create things without being married to the work and without fear that changing their minds will result in catastrophe. Educating the client plays a huge role because I have to set the expectation that we can, and probably will, change our minds. But I also have to make sure the team has a platform for collaboration so that we can spot issues or discuss alternatives quickly and without major consequences.
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SAN JOSE, Calif. and CAMBRIDGE, UK, Oct. 18, 2011—ARM and Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CDNS) today announced the tape out of the industry's first 20nm design based on the ARM Cortex™-A15 MPCore™ processor. The test chip, targeting TSMC's 20nm process, was jointly developed by engineers from ARM, Cadence and TSMC using a Cadence RTL-to-signoff flow. Today's milestone announcement is the result of an 18 month collaboration between ARM and Cadence on optimised design flows for the Cortex-A15 processor.
"The Cortex-A15 is our most advanced ARM processor to date. The test chip is an important milestone in ARM's preparations to enable partners using Cadence design flows and targeting TSMC's advanced process nodes," said Mike Inglis, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Processor Division, ARM. "The joint development and 20nm process node requirements necessitated a deep collaboration between the three companies. We look forward to evolving our relationship with Cadence to develop and deploy Cortex-A15 and several other ARM processors."
"The Cortex-A15 processor implementation targeting the TSMC 20nm process pushed the envelope on all fronts and required engineers from ARM, Cadence and TSMC to work as a seamless team," said Chi-Ping Hsu, Senior Vice President, Research and Development, Silicon Realization Group at Cadence. "We have made significant 20nm developments in the last three years in our Virtuoso® and Encounter® design and sign-off solutions for the world's most advanced processes. This important collaboration milestone enables customers to design Cortex-A15 processor-based designs at the most advanced process nodes. We intend to expand this collaborative model in working with ARM on the Cortex-A15 and other processor development."
"TSMC has been working very closely with its OIP ecosystem partners to ensure continued customer success in the fast-growing markets," said Suk Lee, Director, Design Infrastructure Marketing Division at TSMC. "The tape out of this ARM Cortex-A15 processor is another good example of closer and tighter collaboration between TSMC and its ecosystem partners such as ARM and Cadence."
ARM and Cadence recently signed a multi-year technology agreement that will provide ARM engineering teams with ongoing access to Cadence products. ARM and Cadence are working to ensure that both the ARM processors and the Cadence design flows are optimised to work together. This provides a significant technology benefit to ARM Partners, who will have access to flows optimised as part of ARM processor development.
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ARM designs the technology that is at the heart of advanced digital products, from wireless, networking and consumer entertainment solutions to imaging, automotive, security and storage devices. ARM's comprehensive product offering includes 32-bit RISC microprocessors, graphics processors, video engines, enabling software, cell libraries, embedded memories, high-speed connectivity products, peripherals and development tools. Combined with comprehensive design services, training, support and maintenance, and the company's broad Partner community, they provide a total system solution that offers a fast, reliable path to market for leading electronics companies. Find out more about ARM by following these links:
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An improved propulsion system is provided for inboard motor boats with planing-type hulls. A straight propeller shaft is passed through the bottom of the hull at an angle shallow enough to present a portion of the propeller above the bottom of the hull aft of the transom thereby providing a propeller that operates partially above the running water line during planing conditions. The benefits of a planing-type hull and a surface-drive propulsion system is economically and efficiently combined in a new design for inboard motor boats. The improved design is inexpensive to manufacture, install and maintain.
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1. An improved surface-drive propulsion system for an inboard motor boat, the boat including a hull-transom junction where the hull is connected to the transom,
a motor, the motor being disposed aft of a mid-section, the mid-section being disposed between the stern and the bow of the boat;
a transmission, the transmission disposed between the motor and the stern;
a propeller shaft, the propeller shaft being straight in configuration and providing a non-jointed connection between the transmission and a propeller, the propeller shaft passing through the bottom of the hull ahead of the transom, a first endof the propeller shaft being connected to the transmission, the second end of the propeller shaft being connected to the propeller;
the bottom of the hull being devoid of any tunnels or grooves for accommodating the propeller shaft, the propeller shaft passing through a shaft log, the shaft log passing through a packing gland, the shaft log and packing gland being disposed atthe hull where the propeller shaft passes through the hull;
the propeller and the second end of the propeller shaft being disposed aft of the transom, at least a portion of the propeller being disposed above the hull-transom junction and at least a portion of the propeller operating above the runningsurface of the water during planing operation of the boat.
2. An inboard motor boat with an improved propulsion system, the boat comprising:
a stern, a bow and a midsection disposed therebetween:
a hull having a bottom, the hull connected to a transom at a hull-transom junction, the hull being generally V-shaped and being absent of any tunnels for accommodating a portion of a propeller shaft;
a motor, the motor disposed between the midsection and the stern;
a transmission, the transmission disposed between the motor and the stern;
a propeller shaft providing a straight connection between the transmission and a propeller, the propeller shaft passing through the bottom of the hull ahead of the transom;
at least a portion of the propeller shaft and all of the propeller being disposed aft of the hull-transom junction, at least a portion of the propeller being disposed above the hull-transom junction; and
at least a portion of the propeller operating above the hull-transom junction during planing operation of the boat,
whereby at least a portion of the propeller operating above the running water line during planing operation of the boat.
This invention relates to propulsion systems for boats andspecifically to high performance propulsion systems for boats with inboard motors. The improvement contributed by this invention lies in a shallow-angled propeller shaft that passes through the hull of the boat, ahead of the transom, yet presents aportion of the propeller above the running water line and behind the transom.
With the development of planing-type hulls and surface-drive propulsion systems, a problem arises when a designer attempts to combine the two performance enhancing features. Namely, prior to the development of the present invention, there was noinboard propulsion system where the propeller shaft passed directly from the transmission through the boat hull bottom ahead of the transom thereafter presenting a screw propeller partially above the running water line behind the transom. Solutionstaught by the prior art either use jointed propeller shafts or pass the propeller shaft directly through the transom. Both of these solutions are inherently highly complicated and expensive.
An appreciation of the contribution of the present invention to the art of boat design comes with an understanding of the two performance enhancing features that the present invention allows a designer to combine. Namely, the present inventionallows the boat manufacturer to combine a planing-type boat hull with a surface-drive propulsion system.
It is known that boats having planing hulls operate more efficiently at speeds where the hull "planes" on top of the surface of the water with a minimum area of the hull in contact with the water. The improved performance arises from thedecreased drag attributable to the propeller operating partly above the water. Minimizing drag increases speed and fuel efficiency. Typically, about one-half to two-thirds of a planing hull is in contact with the water surface at planing speeds. With"V" shaped hulls, only the area proximate to the keel is in contact with the water surface during planing. However, the wetted area of the hull varies depending upon the design and speed of the vessel. As much as three-quarters of the hull area may bewetted at lower speeds, and as little as one-fourth of the hull area may be wetted during very high speed cruising. Hull designs of this type, that allow the boat to plane, are known in the art as planning-type hulls.
The second design feature successfully utilized by this invention is the surface-drive propulsion system for an inboard motor boat. When a propeller is presented partially above the extended plane of the bottom of the boat, a portion of thepropeller is above the "running water line" when the boat attains the planing condition. By presenting a portion of the propeller above the running water line (and therefore above the surface of the water) during the planing condition, a more effectivepropeller thrust is transmitted to the boat resulting in additional boat speed without increased use of engine power. The accepted physical explanation for the increase in the propeller's thrust efficiency when operating partially above the runningwater line is that there is less peripheral water friction operating on the propeller blades as the portion of those blades are no longer continuously submerged under the surface of the water.
Regardless of the exact physical explanation for the above phenomena, surface-drive propulsion systems are effective in increasing boat speed without using additional engine power. The combination of a planing hull and a surface-drive propulsionsystem provide an effective and efficient use of a boat engine's power.
For boats with inboard motors, the surface-drive propulsion system has been limited in its application because an economical design of a propeller shaft extending from an inboard motor that presents a portion of the propeller above the runningwater line was not available. The three designs currently employed are all inherently impractical to build and maintain.
First, a surface-drive system can be employed with an inboard motor when the propeller shaft passes through the transom. This design scheme is impractical and expensive because piercing the transom with the propeller shaft requires speciallyfabricated hardware including shaft parts, radial thrust bearings and special packing glands. Because specially designed hardware is required to pass a propeller through the transom and these parts must be maintained and replaced during normalmaintenance, this design is not only expensive initially but is also expensive to maintain and operate.
Second, in order to avoid passing the propeller shaft through the transom, manufacturers have designed propeller shafts with special universal joints and special couplings thereby creating a jointed shaft that extends through the hull of the boatand then angles rearward in a parallel fashion in order to present the propeller blades partially above the keel and running water line. This design scheme is also expensive and impractical. The special universal joints and couplings required betweenthe propeller and transmission are expensive to manufacture and also expensive to maintain.
Finally, a third design employs one or two inboard engines mounted near the transom with an output shaft extending forward toward the bow. A double universal joint coupling mechanism connects the forwardly extending output shaft to tworearwardly extending propeller shafts. The dual rearwardly extending propeller shafts extend through the rear of the hull without penetrating the transom. However, the dual propeller shafts and special couplings associated with this design also sufferfrom high initial investment costs and high maintenance costs.
Thus, there is a need for a boat with an inboard motor that employs a single, straight conventional propeller shaft that extends through the bottom of the hull and still presents a portion of the propeller above the running water line, all incombination with the planing-type hull. Only in this manner can the two aforenoted design features, namely planing-type hulls and surface-drive propulsion systems, be combined with inexpensive inboard boat designs and standard marine hardware.
The improved surface-drive propulsion system for inboard boats with planing-type hulls of this invention is provided without using special couplings in the propeller shaft or passing the propeller shaft through the transom. An inboard engine isprovided with a transmission and a straight propeller shaft extends rearward from the engine towards the stern of the boat. The propeller shaft passes through the bottom of the hull forward of the transom at an angle whereby the propeller is disposedbehind the transom and a portion of the propeller is presented above the lower "V" section of the transom where the keel and transom intersect. Therefore, an inboard boat propulsion system is provided with a single straight rearwardly extendingpropeller shaft that extends through the rear portion of the hull an still provides a propeller rearwardly of the transom, with a portion of the propeller presented above the running water line during planing operation of the boat hull.
It is therefore a general object of the present invention to provide a surface-drive propulsion system for inboard motor boats with planing-type hulls with a simplified mechanical design.
A related object is to provide a propulsion system for an inboard boat with reduced draft.
Another related object is to provide a surface-drive propulsion system for inboard boats with planing-type hulls that achieves the planing condition at lower rpms than currently available surface drive systems.
It is also an object of the invention to provide a surface-drive propulsion system for inboard boats with planing hulls that employs conventional marine hardware.
A still further object is to provide a shallow-angled propeller shaft with increased horizontal thrust of the propeller.
Other objects and advantages of the invention will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in this art from the following detailed description of the invention.
This invention is illustrated more or less diagrammatically in the accompanying drawings wherein:
FIG. 1 is a starboard side view of an inboard motor boat that is at rest and is equipped with the improved surface-drive propulsion system of the present invention; and
FIG. 2 is an expanded view, partially in section, of the aft end of the propeller shaft, the rudder shaft, strut bearing and propeller of the surface-drive propulsion system shown in FIG. 1.
Like reference numerals will be used to refer to like or similar parts from Figure to Figure in the following description of the drawings.
Prior to the development of this invention, planing-type hulls and surface-drive propulsion systems were never effectively combined for inboard motor boats. The present invention solves this problem in an inexpensive and efficient manner.
FIG. 1 is a starboard side view of an inboard motor boat incorporating the present invention. The inboard engine 11 is conventionally mounted a short distance ahead of the stern 12. A straight propeller shaft 13 extends down through the hullbottom 14 ahead of the transom 15. Note that the propeller shaft 13 is of a straight-line configuration and is not jointed or angled. Since the propeller shaft 13 is provided without any special universal joints or couplings, it is less expensive tomanufacture and maintain.
Also shown in FIG. 1 is the rudder 16 and propeller 17. The upwardly extending propeller blade 18 is presented partially above the bottom of the hull 14 and therefore partially above the running water line during planing conditions.
FIG. 2 shows an expanded view of the propeller 18, propeller shaft 13, rudder 16 and other hardware associated with these three parts. Propeller shaft 13 extends rearwardly from the engine 11 through the hull bottom 14 ahead of the transom 15. An arrangement whereby the propeller shaft 13 is passed through the hull bottom 14, as opposed to the transom 15, is less expensive to manufacture and maintain. When a propeller shaft 13 is passed through a transom 15, special shaft ports, radial thrustbearings and packing glands are required. In contrast, this invention passes the propeller shaft 13 through the hul bottom 14 and employs a conventional shaft log 21 and a conventional packing gland 22. The shaft log 21 and the packing gland 22 arestandard, conventional parts and therefore can be replaced at a lower cost than the special shaft ports, thrust bearings and packing glands required to pass a propeller shaft 13 through a transom 15. Thus, the present invention is less expensiveinitially and lessens the future cost of maintenance.
The propeller shaft 13 is supported by a conventional strut 23 and a conventional strut bearing 24. The length of the strut 23 is significantly less than conventional inboard motorboat designs thereby reducing water resistance. The distancebetween the propeller 18 and the strut bearing 24 is short thereby reducing propeller shaft vibration and fatigue. The transverse step 27 eliminates the spray or rooster tail caused by surface-drive propellers 17.
Also shown in FIG. 2 is the rudder 16 and the rudder shaft 19. The rudder shaft 19 and the rudder 16 are supported by the through-hull fitting 25 and the hex nut 26. A packing gland (not shown) provides a seal between the through-hull fitting25, the rudder shaft 19 and the hex nut 26.
An alternative embodiment employs a dual rudder steering mechanism (not shown) as opposed to the single rudder 16. The dual rudders are disposed on either side of the propeller 17 and provide outstanding directional control when operatingastern.
Inboard motor boats now may come equipped with planing hulls and surface-drive propulsion systems via a design that is less expensive to manufacture and maintain than known before. The inherent disadvantages of passing the propeller shaftthrough the transom are avoided as are the disadvantages of employing an angled propeller shaft.
Further, the shallow angle of the propeller shaft 13 reduces the draft of the inboard motorboat 10 by at least five inches. Because the rudder must be disposed below the propeller 17, raising the propeller 17 enables the designer to raise thepropeller. For example, a twenty-six foot inboard boat with a "V" shaped hull and equipped with the present invention has a draft, measured from the bottom of the hull to the bottom of the rudder, of only two feet, one inch. In contrast, a conventionaltwenty-six foot inboard with the same hull but employing a standard inboard design with the propeller passing through the hull has a draft of two feet, eight inches.
Although a preferred embodiment of the present invention has been illustrated and described, it will at once be apparent to those skilled in the art that variations may be made within the spirit and scope of the invention. Accordingly, it isintended that the scope of the invention be limited solely by the scope of the hereafter appended claims and not by the specific wording in the foregoing description.
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10. Final Fairwell
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A-Rod's appeal set to begin this week
Alex Rodriguez's appeal of the 211-game suspension levied on him by Major League Baseball will take the next step this week when a status conference takes place between the New York Yankees third baseman's attorneys, MLB officials and arbitrator Frederic Horowitz.
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ST. PAUL (WCCO) — A 28-year-old St. Joseph man pleaded guilty in federal court in St. Paul to possessing more than 600 images and videos of child pornography, announced the United States Attorney's Office on Tuesday.
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Milk Hall store is closing their doors.. :( And the owner is giving away many things for 0L.
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Prenatal Nutrition
The following guidelines were established to assist you with optimal nutrition for you and your baby. However, the guidelines are only recommendations and may need adjusting if you are under or overweight; unable to eat or have special dietary needs or allergies; if you are carrying more than one baby. If you are concerned about controlling weight gain or need help using a food guide, discuss seeing a prenatal nutritionist with your healthcare provider.
Recommended Weight Gain During Pregnancy
Weight gain usually occurs at a smooth, gradual rate during pregnancy. For the first three months, expect to gain a total of 2-5 pounds. During the remaining six months, the normal rate of weight gain is about 2-6 pounds per month, or one pound per week. The average expected weight gain is 25-35 pounds if you began your pregnancy at a desirable weight and are carrying only one baby.
A variety of weight gain levels can result in healthy babies. What is important is to gain sufficient weight so that both mother and baby remain healthy. The amount of weight gain needed depends on your weight and height before becoming pregnant.
Range of Weight Gain
Women who are shorter than 5'2" should gain weight within the lower ranges. Teenagers and women who smoke should gain weight within the upper ranges. You never want to lose weight while pregnant.
- If you start pregnancy underweight, recommended total weight gain is: 28-40 pounds
- If you start pregnancy at a desirable weight, recommended total weight gain is: 25-35 pounds
- If you start pregnancy overweight, recommended total weight gain is: 15 to 25 pounds
- If you start pregnancy very overweight, recommended total weight gain is: at least 15 pounds
- If you are pregnant with twins, recommended total weight gain is: 35-45 pounds
A Note on the Psychological Aspects of Pregnancy Weight Changes
The weights provided here are recommended as guidelines only, and are not intended to be focused on specifically as a number. The topic of weight and weight gain can be a source of concern and anxiety for some women. However, pregnancy is the ideal time to embrace your body as it gradually changes in shape and size.
Remember, pregnancy is a temporary state. With good nutrition and exercise, there is every reason to expect that you will return to your pre-pregnant weight after the baby is born and your body has recovered from the birth.
Where Does the Weight Go?
Every pound you gain is needed for a specific purpose while your baby is growing inside of you. Your baby accounts for only part of the weight you must gain. Your own body must add blood, muscle, fluids and tissue necessary for your baby's development.
- Increase in Mother's Tissues
- Breast Changes: 3 pounds
- Blood Volume: 4 pounds
- Body Fluids: 2 1/2 pounds
- Body Stores: 4-8 pounds
- Baby's Needs
- Placenta (afterbirth): 1 pound
- Baby's Weight: 7 1/2 pounds
- Amniotic Fluid (bag of water): 2 pounds
- Uterus (womb): 2 1/2 pounds
Please Note:
Your baby gains the most weight during the last trimester. If you have already gained more than is recommended, it is important to continue eating for your baby. You never want to lose weight while pregnant. Eliminate high calorie foods and pay close attention to portion sizes.
Commonly Asked Questions
Should I eat for two?
No. It is a fallacy that a pregnant woman must eat for two. Your body becomes more efficient during pregnancy and therefore absorbs more nutrients. Although pregnancy increases the body's need for calories and nutrition, the amounts are NOT doubled. About 300 calories per day are needed above your normal intake during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy. You can easily add 300 calories when you eat a piece of bread, an ounce of cheddar cheese, and an 8oz. glass of low fat milk.
I feel sick all the time, and I'm not able to eat much. I'm worried my baby may not be getting the proper nutrition; what should I do?
Nausea during the first part of pregnancy is very common. Eat what you can tolerate. (This might be only a couple of food items. Be patient, it usually is a temporary condition.) Get plenty of fresh air, drink fluids between rather than with meals and try eating several small meals a day. Try sucking on a lemon before meal time. Many women have found this helpful. Also, sit up for at least a half hour after eating. (See Common Discomforts of Pregnancy section for more information).
Can I safely crash diet if I gain too fast?
No. You should never lose weight while pregnant. A severe calorie restriction may harm your baby's development. Do not go on fad diets or ever use diet pills.
If I'm gaining too fast, can I take calcium supplements instead to limit calories?
No. Calcium rich foods provide calcium as well as a significant amount of protein which would otherwise need to be obtained by consuming more protein rich foods. Choose nonfat or low-fat dairy products and other low calorie calcium-rich foods.
What should I do if I am gaining too much weight?
It is desirable to prevent excessive weight gain to minimize delivery risks as well as for your own health. Consider the following suggestions to keep within your recommended weight gain:
- Eliminate sugars and sweets which provide lots of calories, but have limited nutritional value.
- Limit the amount of fat you add to your foods such as butter, margarine, mayonnaise, salad dressings, sour cream, sauces and gravies.
- Eat three small meals and three snacks daily (at 2- or 3-hour intervals).
- For snacks and desserts, choose fresh fruit, raw vegetables and nonfat dairy products instead of sweets. For example, instead of pound cake, ice cream and cookies, try angel food cake, frozen non-fat yogurt and vanilla wafers.
- Select lean protein foods: part skim cheeses, plain non/low fat yogurt, poultry (without skin), fish and veal.
- Cook foods without oil: bake, broil, stir-fry, grill or boil foods instead of frying.
- Watch the portion size of protein foods eaten for the day. Seven servings of protein can be obtained by eating one cooked egg, one 4 oz. hamburger, and one chicken thigh.
- Limit fruit juices (which are high in calories) to 6oz./day. Instead, eat whole pieces of fresh fruit.
- Incorporate more activity and exercise into your day.
- Avoid high fat luncheon meats (bologna, salami, spam, sausage, corn beef, hot dogs). Instead, eat turkey, ham, salmon or tuna.
- Get help planning meals that you and your family will enjoy and still be low fat. Call (415) 600-BABY for a referral to a prenatal nutritionist.
- Increase your water intake to at least 8-10 glasses/day.
Should I drink whole milk to obtain the most nutrients?
No. Nonfat and low fat milk have the same amount of vitamins, minerals and protein, but much less fat calories. Therefore, nonfat and low fat milk are considered better sources of calcium and protein.
I don't like or can't tolerate milk or dairy products. How can I add calcium to my diet?
Calcium supplements are an option. 1000 mg of calcium is recommended every day during pregnancy Look for elemental calcium in the form of calcium citrate, lactate or gluconate as these are best absorbed. Avoid calcium supplements containing bone meal, dolomite, and oyster shells because they may be contaminated with harmful substances like lead, calcium and mercury. Remember, if you take calcium supplements, you will need to consume extra portions of protein-rich foods.
Are artificial sweeteners OK during pregnancy?
Research has shown that Nutrasweet is safe during pregnancy, but always avoid saccharin. Check the ingredients on low calorie and "light" foods for artificial sweeteners.
It seems like so much food. How can I possibly eat it all?
Eat small, frequent meals and try combining foods from all the food groups while cooking. Review the suggested portion sizes as your serving sizes may be larger than those recommended. You may already be eating adequate amounts.
If I'm taking prenatal vitamins, won't they supply me with my daily needs?
No, prenatal vitamins alone don't supply protein, fiber, minerals and energy (calories) necessary for a healthy pregnancy. Vitamins are considered supplements, not substitutes for a healthy diet.
Do I really need to take a vitamin and mineral supplement?
It is recommended that all pregnant women in their second and third trimester take a daily iron supplement containing 30 mg of elemental iron. You may not need to take other vitamins and mineral supplements depending upon the quality of your diet.
If vitamins are good for me and my baby, shouldn't I take a lot of them?
No. Too much of certain vitamins may actually cause harm to youand your growing baby. It is recommended that supplementation with high doses of vitamins A, C, D, E, and B6 should be avoided. Choose a multivitamin supplement with no more than 100% recommended daily allowance (RDA) for each individual mineraland vitamin.
I've heard a lot in the news about folic acid. How important is folic acid?
If you eat a balanced diet which includes fruits, green vegetables and whole grains, you are probably obtaining enough folic acid. However, if you have a family history of neural tube defects (such as spina bifida) or have previously given birth to a baby with a neural tube defect, folic acid supplementation of 400 micrograms is recommended before conception and throughout the first trimester of pregnancy. Check with your health care provider for further information.
Folic-rich foods include:
- Breakfast cereals (1 serving): 100-400 micrograms folic acid
- Asparagus (1/2 cup cooked): 88 micrograms folic acid
- Spinach (1/2 cup cooked): 110 micrograms folic acid
- Brussel sprouts (1/2 cup cooked): 46 micrograms folic acid
- Orange juice (1 cup): 109 micrograms folic acid
- Orange (1 medium): 39 micrograms folic acid
- Black beans (1/2 cup cooked): 128 micrograms folic acid
- Lentils (1/2 cup cooked): 179 micrograms folic acid
- Pinto beans (1/2 cup cooked): 147 micrograms folic acid
- Sunflower seeds (2 Tbsp.): 40 micrograms folic acid
I have a very busy schedule. How will I find the time to eat so often?
Planning ahead is necessary and important. A few suggestions for between meal snacks include yogurt and fresh fruit, cheese and crackers, raw vegetables and yogurt dip, a glass of milk and half a sandwich, a baked potato or rice. Keep experimenting.
When I looked at what I ate one day, I realized that I wasn't coming close to eating what I should. Is this a problem?
Because of the varying appetite and tolerance that accompanies pregnancy, it is helpful to evaluate your nutritional intake over the period of a week. It is common to discover that some days are more balanced (nutritionally) than others. If over the course of a week, your diet includes roughly 15% protein, 65% carbohydrates and 20% fat made up of sound nutritional choices, as well as plenty of water, you are doing an excellent job of providing nutrition for yourself and your baby.


text: How about trying to set the policy that forces scripts to run synchronously? Its under computer config\admin templates\system\scripts\ From: gptalk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:gptalk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Jeremy Hagan Sent: Wednesday, December 06, 2006 2:20 PM To: gptalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [gptalk] Re: logon scripts not running Gents, A few extra points: According to the q305293, Fast Logon Optimisation is always off when the following conditions exist: * When a user has a roaming user profile,a home directory, or a user object logon script. In our case the user has all of these things, so I guess Fast Logon Optimisation isn't in effect even though the particular policy is set to "Not Configured" On the second point of the script running or not, as I previously stated, we have put in a second script that simply logs the time and date to a text file on the workstation's C: drive. When the symptom occurs, this script has also failed to run. Any more ideas? On 12/7/06, Nelson, Jamie R Contr 72 CS/SCBNF <Jamie.Nelson.ctr@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: Jeremy, Darren is right. This is usually the result of a race condition that occurs when the Scripts CSE tries to run a remote script before the network has come up. It happens a lot when using gigabit adapters because they sometimes take a little longer to negotiate their link speed. Check out the following KB article. Group Policy <http://support.microsoft.com/kb/840669> application fails on a computer that is running Windows 2000, Windows XP Service Pack 1, or Windows XP Service Pack 2 You may also need to disable Fast Logon Optimization for your Windows XP clients (since it is by default turned on). This is more commonly known as the "Always wait for the network at computer startup and logon" option in Group Policy. Description of <http://support.microsoft.com/kb/q305293/> the Windows XP Professional Fast Logon Optimization feature We setup one GPO that disables Fast Logon Optimization for Windows XP and also implements the GpNetworkStartTimeoutPolicyValue setting described in KB840669. It seems to have fixed many of our problems, and even though GP processing on our XP clients take a little longer at startup/logon, it is worth it to know that your scripts are being applied consistently. //signed// Jamie R Nelson Systems Engineer Ingenium Corporation 72 CS/SCBNF 405.739.2811 (DSN 339) _____ From: gptalk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:gptalk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Darren Mar-Elia Sent: Wednesday, December 06, 2006 9:05 AM To: gptalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [gptalk] Re: logon scripts not running Jeremy- The funny thing about scripts policy is that the running of the script itself is actually totally disconnected from Group Policy processing. All the Scripts CSE does is collect the information on which logon scripts it needs to run during GP processing. That information is stored in the registry and then I believe it's the Userinit process that runs the logon script during logon. Typically logon scripts won't run for any number of reasons, depending upon what they are doing and other things like the timing of the network stack coming up, etc. What I usually suggest is to put some kind of logging into your script to find out on which line it stops running (or if its running at all). For example, in a batch file, the simplest way to do that might be as below: Echo y | Net use * /d > %temp%\log.txt Net use p: \\myserver\public >> %temp%\log.txt Etc. So you get the output of each line in the file and you can look at log.txt to see what happened. Let us know if you need more info. Darren From: gptalk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:gptalk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Jeremy Hagan Sent: Tuesday, December 05, 2006 5:01 PM To: gptalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [gptalk] logon scripts not running Hello All, Ever since I have been putting in AD (since 2002) I have noticed the problem where GPO logon scripts intermittently don't run. I've never bothered troubleshooting it since it is so intermittent and not repeatable. I work for a systems integration company so I'm not talking about 1 AD, but many. Anyway, I'm currently working at a site that has been having this problem since they put in AD about 2.5 years ago and I've taken up the challenge to solve it. The domain is Windows 2003, native domain and forest, that has been upgraded from Windows 2000 AD, but no DCs remain that ever ran Windows 2000. The login script is a VBscript that runs from a general purpose user policy that has settings in folder redirection, and Admin Templates, but not in IE maintenance. We have added a second logon script that is just a batch file that logs the fact that the script ran to a text file. When the vbscript fails to run, the batch file also fails to run. * We have disabled Group Policy Slow Link Detection * We have enabled the "Allow processing across a slow network connection" under the "Scripts Policy Processing" option * We have enabled the "Process even if the Group Policy objects have not changed" under the "Scripts Policy Processing" option Servers run WS03 SP1 and clients run WinXP SP2. We have enabled userenv logging and I can see that policy processing is occuring for the particular policy that has the logon script, it just isn't running the script. I have set up a batch file in the startup folder that detects the absence of a mapped drive and collects the Userenv.log, the last 100 System and Application Event log entries, and a few regitry keys and other log files as well as emailing me to let me know it fired off. A sample userenv.log can be provided on request. Over to you guys!! Cheers, Jeremy.


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Lufthansa- A Touch of Class Above the Clouds
In this age of airline challenges and cutbacks it is refreshing to find elegance, courtesy and service to be the order of the day on Lufthansa international airlines.
From the moment you board a Lufthansa flight in the US, you become immersed in European culture. And the timing is perfect on flights leaving from the West Coast of the US. On the evening departures, particularly after a sometimes arduous preparation, one is ready to relax and let the pressures of life at home recede like the lights of the city below.
One of the great pleasures of traveling on such a long flight, in this case from San Francisco to Frankfurt non-stop, is that you have plenty of time to linger over a superb meal. With as many a seven courses, each presented in the finest manner of a great restaurant, dining aboard becomes a most pleasurable experience.
Attention to every detail is evident in the First Class cabin: from the fine wine glasses to the designer salt and pepper shakers; the glass and china plates to the perfect red rose at every place-setting. It is clear that Lufthansa has sought out not only world class chefs and sommeliers to put together their service, but also consulted with the finest of restaurateurs to assure the level of excellence and good taste they strive for.
"We want to provide a tasteful framework in which the tableware and service harmonize with the food and drinks on our menus created by top international chefs," says Thomas Sattelberger, Lufthansa's Executive VP of Product and Service.
The Lufthansa "Connoisseurs on Board" consists of three tiers: "Star Chefs", "Taste Europe" and "Vinothek Discoveries."
"Star Chefs" are truly world class and they create gourmet menus that frequently change. Some of the those featured are the Austrian "Chef of the Decade," Helmut Österreicher and the "World Master of Culinary Arts" Thomas Keller of Napa Valley's famed French Laundry Restaurant.
A unique contribution to the "Connoisseurs" program is a series of exquisite dishes created by the prestigious chefs of the exclusive organization "Jeunes Restaurateurs d'Europe" and in particular the "Jeunes Restaurateurs d"Europe Deutschland." A select few chefs, who must be owners of their establishment and are from 25 to 35 years of age.
On our flight a delicious Beef Tenderloin Roulade filled with Porcini Mushrooms (see photograph and recipe) was created by Chef Clemens Baader. (It is a favorite of our Co-Pilot, which is always a good recommendation!)
From the Caviar to the Key Lime Pie (see the full menu in the Captions to the photographs) the Food and Beverage experience on Lufthansa is top flight.
Stretching out on the fully reclining sleeper seats, nestled in your Lufthansa sleeping shirt and pants, comforted by pillows and blankets, the passenger can doze off for a restful undisturbed sleep.
In spite of the turndown in worldwide air travel, Lufthansa has posted a refreshing bit of news: a three quarter of a billion dollar profit even in 2002 and at the same time cut its debt by 66 percent.
Markus Del Monego, a winner of the title "World's Best Sommelier", selects all the wines and constantly expands the range of wines offered on board.
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If you're thinking of selling your own home without the help of an agent, then you are probably doing your up-front research and considering the expenses you might incur. In this blog post we'll review the costs of selling your house yourself in Baltimore so you know before you start.
If you sell your house through an agent, you'll incur costs such as commissions and fees in addition to all the regular costs. This is why some people choose not to sell their house through an agent but instead sell it themselves.
If that's the case, it's good to know what you will incur in terms of costs of selling your house yourself in Baltimore. This list will help you.
Costs of selling your house yourself in Baltimore
#1. Repairs And Upgrades
Often, the biggest costs associated with selling your house is the one you didn't realize you'd have to pay – repairs and upgrades! Many homeowners want to sell their house as-is, but many buyers don't want to buy as is!
Sellers are forced to put a lot of time and money into repairing and upgrading their house just so a buyer will even consider it. It's a home you want to sell and you don't want to spend a lot of money on it, but it can be necessary.
#2. Marketing
Another cost you'll be subjected to is a marketing cost. This is a cost that most agents will cover themselves and you'll pay for through their commissions. Without the help of an agent, you'll have to pay for marketing costs yourself. There might not be a lot of costs, or these costs could be very high; it depends on how popular your house is to sell. You need to get the word out there so you might be paying to do so.
#3. Normal Municipal/Legal Fees
Agents charge a commission and fees for their services. And if you don't sell with the help of an agent then you won't pay those. However, there are other fees that aren't associated with the agent that you may have to pay – such as attorney fees, titles fees, closing fees, etc. It depends on where you're selling in Maryland.
These fees aren't usually very expensive but you should be aware of them so you can budget for them and they don't surprise you.
#4. Time
One of the biggest costs of selling your house yourself in Baltimore is not financial – it's time. If you're selling your house yourself, you'll need to make your repairs, market the house, show the house, negotiate with buyers, and complete the paperwork. All of that takes time. That time could have a financial cost if you have to take time off of work, for example. Be sure that you factor it into your consideration.
Selling your house yourself lets you save money on commissions and fees while remaining in control of the process. However, there are still costs so make sure you're aware of them.


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Gurgaon-based hyperlocal grocery service PepperTap has acquired Jiffstore a Bangalore based hyperlocal grocery delivery service for an undisclosed amount, along with this also raised $4 million from Innoven Capital. Jiffstore's team will work out of PepperTap's Bangalore and Gurgaon offices. The acquisition gives PepperTap Jiffstore's customer base and its technology.
Hyperlocal Majors - India
This year hyperlocal majors Grofers and PepperTap had together amassed close to $200 million risk capital from investors. In one of the biggest deals in 2015 – Grofers gobbled $120 million round led by Softbank last month.
Trends in this Space
Experts say that excess in the space will either die or consolidate. Except Grofers, PepperTap and Bigbasket, most of grocery and FMCG focused digital platforms are finding extremely difficult to raise next round of capital. Paytm owned grocery app Zip also winded up its operation within a month of its launch in Bengaluru.


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Udupi Paryayotsava : -
Each of the eight yati's , accordingly performing shri krishna pooja for two months and handing over the responsibility to next yathi, is called as Paryaya. Shri Vadiraja extended the period of two months to two years. Paryayotsava often takes place on January 18.
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A year earlier to paryayotsava, the muhurthas of paryaya like rice, banana leaves, firewood muhurtha formally take place.
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The day when future paryaya peetadeesha, before 8-10 days to paryaya arrives to udupi after visiting variuos holy places and blessing all devotees is called purapravesha. Once upon a time when swamiji arrives to jodukattege, border to udupi, the village people used to receive with an open vehicle and procession till rathabeedi. After shri krishnas darshana swamiji is felicitated in a public function.
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On the morning of januray 18 before brahmi muhurtha swamiji acclaiming paryaya peeta performs teertha snana in dandateertha, which is situtated in south and 8kms to udupi and finishes ahanikas and arrives to jodukatte. Excluding paryaya peetadisha's , along with all other ashtamatadisha's, swamiji (acclaiming the peeta) will be brought in to rathabeedi in a gorgeous pallakki procession. After Shri Krishna darshana through Kanakana Kindi and Chandramouleeshwara, Anantheshwara darshana, when arrived at the gates of Sri Krishna Matha, paryaya pithadhisha welcome's and takes him for Shri Krishna darshana. Transfer of power for paryaya pooja takes place right sfter this. Swamiji to be holding the peeta is made to sit on the sarvajna peeta and the swamiji to be leaving the peeta hands over akshaya patra and keys to the garbagudi. Soon after various peetadipathis perform the rituals on the badagumalige bed. After that paryaya darbar takes place in the large decorated stage of rajangana. People who have earned the name in various fields are honored in the presence of elites, political leaders and millions of devotees. All key positions of Sri matha is announced. Food is served for millions in the afternoon and special brahmotsava is carried out at night.


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ATLANTA (Feb. 22, 2016) – Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) is displaying the current generation of Tier 4 Final 4-cylinder engines, aftertreatment and Connected Diagnostics – Cummins telematics solution – in their Booth 4517 at the Rental Show today through Feb. 24 in Atlanta. The product offering being shown demonstrates Cummins commitment to continue to offer the most effective solutions for the rental market. On display is Cummins full Tier 4 Final 4-cylinder product line, including the QSF2.8 (49-74 hp), QSF3.8 (74-130 hp) and QSB4.5 (113-173 hp). These products offer an ideal range of displacement and horsepower, as well as simplified technology that allows for compact installation packages, making them well-suited for space-constrained construction and material-handling equipment. Additionally, a QSB4.5-powered mobile rental generator set with 200 kW output is featured.
Cummins 4-cylinder product line, spanning from 49 hp to 173 hp (37-129 kW), is certified to meet U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Tier 4 Final low-emissions regulations, and all are fully integrated with exhaust aftertreatment systems designed and manufactured by Cummins Emission Solutions. This integration allows aftertreatment size and technology to be precisely matched to engine output and intended equipment type. Cummins Tier 4 Final aftertreatment solutions – the "fit and forget" Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC) for ratings below 75 hp (56 kW), rugged Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) system which has been designed to last the life of the engine, and the combined DOC-SCR system designed for use at higher outputs – is also being shown in the booth.
Additionally, Cummins is also highlighting Connected Diagnostics at the Rental Show. Active in over 30,000 on-highway vehicles today and soon to be available for off-highway equipment, Connected Diagnostics is a customers' lifeline to Cummins when they need it most. Through a telematics connection, a customer's Cummins-powered equipment wirelessly connects the engine to Cummins for immediate diagnosis of an engine system fault alert, and provides valuable information they need within seconds.
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We have witnessed Manila Fashion Festival's success that merited our slow claps throughout the past seasons. But before the glitz and cheers, they have to conduct first the rigorous practice of model casting.
Just as odds are in our favor, we were lucky enough to be invited to experience another round of casting. It is already my second time to watch this process, but the excitement will always there. My usual lazy Sunday afternoon has been overpowered by model adrenaline as we mingle with fashion experts and model hopefuls. As the stress is evident, seeing the whole selection process makes us feel grounded. You can see the hard work that everyone incorporated in their task – Models brushing off the nerves; looking as if they are having a good time, and the casting committee screening hundreds of models, ensuring that each one of them fits the mold.
Photographed by yours truly.
The day ended with a "sigh" from everyone. One down from their task line up, but there is more to go. Every designer has marked their favorites, and may deliberate to the other models that they may want to consider. For sure, there is a lot in-store for us this season – from models, designer creations and the actual show. At the meantime, enjoy the cut below for the catch on what's inside the Go-See for Manila Fashion Festival THE NEXT.
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Scientists Release Report Stressing Urgent Need to Act on Climate Change
Deja vu all over again? The nation's scientific establishment has released a report reiterating the dire need to get our act together in addressing climate change: "Not only is global warming real, but the effects are already becoming serious and the need has become "pressing" for a strong national policy to limit emissions of heat-trapping gases." Read the rest in the New York Times.


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The Congress will take place at the Congress Center Martiniplaza in Groningen,
The Netherlands.
Groningen, the Netherlands
Groningen is easily accessible through Schiphol Amsterdam Airport
(direct train to Groningen), City Airport Bremen (shuttle to Groningen)
or Groningen Airport Eelde (selective number of European connections).
Leonard Springerlaan 2
NL-9727 KB Groningen,
The Netherlands
Arriving by car:
the Martiniplaza is situated next to Motorway A7
(Amsterdam/Drachten, Hoogezand/Germany)
en nearby Motorway A28 (Assen/Zwolle).
Parking facilities:
nearby are 1500 parking facilities and on opposite of the Main Entrance there is a parking garage. Both paid parking.
Arriving by train:
Busses (line 2, direction Hoornsemeer) are leaving from the Main Railway Station Groningen to the Martiniplaza.
Walking distance:
The Martiniplaza is situated nearby the City Centre and the Main Railway Station Groningen. It takes about 15 minutes walking from the Railway Station. For more information (only Dutch) about the Venue: www.martiniplaza.nl
For more information regarding which routes service MartiniPlaza (conference location), please ask your hotel's front desk.