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LATEST NEWS: Two articles have recently been published featuring our Cellarmaster Jan 'Boland' Coetzee, please click on the links below to view
Stellenbosch Mountain viewed from the Pinotage bush vine vineyard at Vriesenhof
The first Coetzee arrived in Table Bay in 1679. They acquired their first land in Stellenbosch in 1682 (today known as Coetzenburg) with some more land acquired later in the Jonkershoek Valley. They left Stellenbosch to explore the rugged West Coast at the end of the 1680's. Jan Coetzee returned to Stellenbosch in 1963 to pursue his studies in viticulture at the Stellenbosch University.
A very important element of wine is the historical agricultural background. If the grapes feel at home in the land, they can tell the story that the land has written with a clear voice. In the 16th century Olivier des Sevres said, "Terroir is an alliance of soil and a complex network of plants and light."
This was Jan's belief when he bought Vriesenhof in December 1980. Situated at the foothills of the Stellenbosch Mountain, where the ever-changing climatic effect of the Atlantic Ocean is evident throughout the year.
Jan's first wine was produced under the majestic oak trees in 1981. When he arrived on Vriesenhof, it was planted with Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsaut and Pinotage. In 1983, Jan started planting Chardonnay, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. His innovation continued in the mid-1990's when he added Pinot Noir and in 2009 when he planted Grenache vineyards.
During 1987, close friends bought the neighbouring farm, Talana Hill. A few years later, the two farms were joined to form the estate which is now known as Vriesenhof Vineyards.
Since 2006, the majority of the farm has been replanted, except for a small vineyard of old bush vine Pinotage at the top of the hill, as you enter the estate. These vineyards represent the wines of the new generation, who follow the philosophy that "The winemaker is a humble servant of nature. His role is to give nature the opportunity to produce the best possible wine." Wine is not only the memory of terroir, but also the expression of place. However it changes from vintage to vintage – an ever evolving memory adding not only to the history of place, but also to the relationship between nature and man. Every vintage is a true reflection of the triumphs and struggles of each growing season, but also the excitement of what that vintage can bring. In the words of legendary Australian winemaker, Jack Mann: "Nature creates, man only guides."
'One's footsteps must be in the soil,
you must understand the soil,
the plant and the climate.'
Jan 'Boland' Coetzee
Jan 'Boland' Coetzee
Stellenbosch has always inspired me. It's where I was educated, learned the great game of rugby, started a family and made many friends. It is also where I have come to fulfill my passion and fascination for the noble art of winemaking.
It all began in 1980 when I purchased the farm Vriesenhof in the Paradyskloof Valley. Together with my team I set about cultivating plantings of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Pinotage and Pinot Noir. Today these plantings produce two very diverse ranges of wines under the labels of Vriesenhof and Paradyskloof.
Jan 'Boland' Coetzee is respected not only for his pioneering winemaking spirit and outstanding rugby career, but also for his contribution to the social upliftment of vineyard staff. His belief in 'always performing to the best of one's ability' has led him to take a personal commitment to ensuring their ongoing personal growth and well-being.
Nicky Claasens
My journey towards the art of winemaking was inspired by my father and guided by Jan Boland Coetzee. Through his patience and with his mentorship I have started my journey, exploring the diversity of Stellenbosch, the haunting beauty of Pinot Noir and the elegance and refinement of Chardonnay.
My journey has taken me to France to refine my skill with Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. I have travelled to the heart of British Columbia to savour different nuances of Pinot Noir and to gain experience with delicate white varietals. Yet I know that my journey has just begun, many different horizons await me in the future as I explore my art, but I know for a fact that my heart resides at the foot of the Stellenbosch mountain, at Vriesenhof.
The south facing slopes of the vineyards of the vineyards give Vriesenhof all the advantages needed to produce wines of exceptional character and quality. Situated at varying altitudes, they are exposed to the cool coastal breezes from False Bay, their soils consisting mostly of decomposed granite and Malmesbury shale.The hilltop is home to Pinotage bush vines, the rich shale soil enhancing the fruity flavours in the Pinotage grapes.
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It's official, Spring is here... Though given the inclement weather and the fact that we've had snow in September the past 2 years it's probably too soon to break out the summer clothes.
In the vineyards, the early ripening Chardonnay vines are showing their first new growth of the season and it won't be long before the other cultivars start their growth cycles.


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We've tried to anticipate a number of questions new divers might have. Please look below to see if the answers you are looking for are here. If not, then please don't hesitate to contact us and we will do everything we can to help.
Why join a club?
There are really two ways to learn to dive. Either through a school, where you pay for each course, or through a club, where you pay to attend, but all the courses and training are free. You could just buy the kit and go though. Dive shops don't ask for qualifications before selling you kit. However doing so is a sure way to a watery grave! There is no underestimating the importance of training in this sport.
The difference between school and club is a massive one, and not everyone is suited to each. For schools, you need to be a quick learner, happy to share instructors and get on in the time set by the school. Afterwards, you get your qualification and go find someone to dive with. Clubs, on the other hand are the polar opposite. Your training schedule is only set by how often you can make it, and missing a lesson isn't a problem. If you're slower, or better with the personal touch, the time taken is a huge benefit. If you're quick and grasp the diving easily, you can be off diving with the club as quickly as you can make it to the coast. Plus, there's never a lack of willing divers in a club!
How much does it cost?
Not as much as you might think. SAA members seem to get away lightly when compared with PADI divers. For instance, a try-dive with PADI will set you back around £30, but with Calne Divers, it's free.
The annual membership of Calne Divers is very low, and it covers all training, loan of equipment and even third-party insurance thanks to the SAA. Check out our costs page to find out what our current rates are, and I think you'll be surprised!
How much would it cost to purchase my own equipment?
If you are just starting out, we would recommend buying second hand kit. Just as many give up diving each year as take it up and the result is a thriving second hand market. A full set could cost as little as £300, whereas a decent set of new kit could easily cost up to and beyond £1500. If you buy second hand kit, be sure to factor in the cost of an initial service before diving with it, as using untested life support equipment without knowing if it works is obviously a very dangerous thing to do.
It's recommended that students purchase their own mask, fins and boots during the first few weeks. These can cost as little or as much as you want, but are definitely not a requirement. You can always borrow club equipment for as long as is necessary.
How long does it take to learn?
That depends on you. At Calne Divers, lectures are very informal, and can be arranged around you. You won't fall behind if you can't make it one night, and you can start pool training right from the start. After that you can progress to open water diving fairly quickly, and then you just have to rack up dives and lectures to keep progresssing in qualification.
Do I need to be really fit?
No, just an average level of fitness is required. The equipment takes a lot of the work away from the diver. With the SAA, however, you do need to pass a basic fitness test before being able to train. The list of requirements is on our Training page, but it's nothing difficult.
Am I too young/old?
Probably not. Calne Divers allows divers to train fully from the age of 16. Divers under this age are also allowed to train, but only if their parent is a qualified instructor with the club, and takes the training on him/herself. It may sound strange, but this decision has come about from club members being uncomfortable with the responsibilty of looking after someone elses child in dangerous circumstances. On the other hand, you are never too old to dive. As long as you can pass the fitness test, you can dive. Many people continue diving well into their 70s and 80s.
Does having Asthma prevent me from diving?
Having Asthma may preclude you from diving, but it is by no means definite. You will need to speak to a medical referee, for whom we are able to provide contact details. Never listen to medical advice given over the internet, or from people (including non-diving doctors) who aren't qualified to give such advice. There are many factors to be taken into consideration and only a specialist doctor can do that. We do in fact have several divers in the club who have Asthma and who have been cleared to dive with no problems.
I have a medical condition - can I still dive?
To dive with Calne Divers, the minimum we require you to do is fill out a Medical Self-Assessment form annually. Should this raise any questions, we would require you to possibly undergo a medical, or just to speak to a doctor who understands diving. The SAA maintain a list of these "medical referees". If they declare you fit to dive, you will be issued with a certificate for proof. Do not be tempted to lie about any condition you may have, as you may not only be putting yourself at risk, but also other people diving with you. Most people get satisfactory sign off from a doctor, although in difficult cases some restrictions may be placed on you. The main thing is not to rule yourself out until you've spoken to a professional.
I wear glasses, can I still dive?
Yes, definitely. The masks worn by divers are usually capable of being fitted with prescription lenses. Some people find that the natural magnifying effect of the water means that they can see perfectly well without lenses. To prove a point, there are a number of divers out there who are completely blind, and they can look after themselves just fine. If you wear contacts, this is perfectly acceptable too, but during training it might be advisable to leave them out - you're far more likely to get water in your eyes than you are during a real dive.
What's in the tanks on your back?
Not Oxygen! For the majority of people, it's just air. It might be cleaned, filtered and highly compressed, but still air just the same. Some divers may carry other gas mixes such as Nitrox, or even Trimix occasionally. Nitrox is used regularly within the club in order to extend bottom times for certain dives. Some people feel that it leaves them more energised at the end of a dive. Most members just use air, though. Trimix is used for much deeper dives, and isn't yet used within Calne Divers.
What's the difference between PADI/BSAC/SAA?
This is a hot subject, and the answer usually depends on the organisation to which the person answering the question belongs! PADI is an American organisation which operates world-wide. They have a rapid training programme which is the quickest of the three to get you in the water. Quick is not always good, however, and most divers from the other two organisations often observe that there is no way you could be safe to dive after so little training.
BSAC are mostly club based, with a few commercial schools. They have a very detailed training regime.
The SAA are an umbrella organisation that support the clubs affiliated to it. The clubs maintain a large degree of independence, but have the training plans and insurances of the large organisation that they are. The SAA is also welcoming of divers who wish to transfer from other organisations.
Are UK waters cold to dive in?
Not really. If you are wearing a suitable drysuit, or a good semi-dry with a "shorty" over the top, then you should be fine in even the coldest waters. Almost all trainees start with semi-drys, the downside being that initial feeling of ice running down your back! But once your face has gone numb, you won't feel a thing!
Is diving a dangerous sport?
Yes, but so is walking down the street. If you follow a good training course, understand and know how to use your kit and dive with some common sense then there should be no issues. Diving with a buddy at all times will ensure that you always have help, no matter what happens. Most accidents in the diving world are through poor training, ignoring the basic diving rules, or just through plain stupidity. Calne Divers has a perfect safety record so far, with no accidents at all in our history.
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Day 2 For D-II Volleyball
Nov. 21, 2008
Courtesy of Suthwest Minnesota State Athletics
ST. PAUL, MINN. – Laura Hegerle, Kasey Loeslie and Devin Diedrich spearheaded a three-headed hitting attack to lead No. 7 Southwest Minnesota State to a 3-1 (25-18, 20-25, 25-17, 25-18) win over Metro State (Colo.) Thursday afternoon in the first round of the NCAA tournament in St. Paul, Minn.
SMSU improves to 28-5, while MSC finishes its season with an 18-10 mark.
SMSU's The three-fold offensive force saw Loeslie finish with 12 kils, Hegerle with 11 and Diedrich with 10. Cara Carson added seven kills to round out a balanced hitting effort for the Mustangs.
Sara Graf spread the ball to several hitters all afternoon, finishing with a match-high 38 assists.
Sarah Quiram led the Mustang defensive effort and dug up a match-high 24 balls.
In the somewhat familiar confines of Concordia University, St. Paul's Gangelhoff Center, Hegerle led her squad with an impressive hitting performance in the first set that included five kills off just seven swings from the senior. Her efficiency gave SMSU a comfortable lead—and one MSC failed to chip away at—in the closing moments.
The Mustang hitting machine went idle in the ensuing set as SMSU posted a meager .070 hitting percentage. The Roadrunners counter was an offensive burst of their own. MSC used solid hitting to take a six-point lead at 20-14, but SMSU did manage to close that gap to two at 21-19. A Carson serve that would have put the Mustangs within one fell short, allowing the Roadrunners to coast to their final points.
MSC's serving served as the momentum killer in the third set. The Mustangs capitalized on the Roadrunners' sloppy play from behind the service line and stretched their lead to a comfortable one. A Carson kill at 24-17 sealed the set.
An error filled hitting campaign by MSC paired with a precision hitting by SMSU set took the Mustangs to the final points in the fourth and final set with relative ease.
MSC put two hitters over the 10-kill mark as Emily Greenhalgh and Bri Morley each had 13 kills. MSC's Darcy Schwartzman finished with 36 assists, and Amy Watanabe grabbed 24 digs.
SMSU will meet Minnesota Duluth, the No. 3 seed in the Central Region, in the semifinals tomorrow at 5:30 p.m. The Mustangs split with the Bulldogs earlier this season.


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So the planes in Pennsylvania and the Pentagon were not real either?
The people and video from the Penetagon who say the plane are what? Lying or they saw a hologram?
And the plane in Pennsylvania?
They just created a crash sight for some reason? A
nd so far I have seen nothing that tells me that guys with little to no training could not do it.
It seems that their many many places who can "prove" that "proof" is wrong. How do you pick and choose what part of theory you believe and how is any more valid then all the others including the official one.
[edit on 15-8-2010 by MrSpad]
Originally posted by buster2010
reply to post by johnny2127
When flying into a airport you have someone in the tower telling you the info you need to land safely. These hijackers didn't have that. Even the guy that trained them to fly the Cessna said they couldn't have done it.
Originally posted by drock905
So two thirds couldn't do it.... but the other group could. So what does this mean? It proves the moves made are possible.
[edit on 15-8-2010 by drock905]
If 2/3 couldn't do it then that makes it impossible . Let us all ignore the fact that at least 1/3 of those who tried DID do it .
Originally posted by GenRadek
reply to post by Snarf
Isnt that funny? A pilot cant hit a target that is 208ft wide (WTC1+2 width) or another target that is 921ft wide (Pentagon), but they can land a plane on a runway that is 60-200ft wide. Those must be some crappy pilots. If they cant hit a target that is wider than a runway, then how the hell are they landing our aircraft on targets that are smaller? Or unless they all do it on autopilot. If those are the facts, then I'm taking a train or a boat on my next trip.
Also I recall watching an episode of Mythbusters where they managed to land a plane with only commands from the control tower. Wasnt perfect but they sure landed the planes safely enough. After all, how muc training does it take to fly straight, do a circle, then put it ina dive and aim at the target?
Originally posted by fleabit
I don't understand the premise of these arguments.
So.. if it wasn't suicidal terrorists.. it was what? Our own? We actually got some fine pilots to VOLUNTEER to kill themselves for this cover-up? I'm sorry if I don't buy that. ...
Originally posted by GenRadek
reply to post by okbmd
well I did say before that even a novice pilot can have enough luck and skill to turn, speed up, slow down, and dive a plane into a building. Unless the pilots that were asked to try it themselves were asked to recreate the exact same path, speed, altitude, as the hijackers, which I can see where the problems would arise.
Originally posted by Deuteronomy 23:13
I never saw a plane hit a building. I did see a television image of a plane hitting a building. A movie producer could have made that. I also heard all kinds of conflicting testimony about the events of that day. I saw a tepid investigation; talk about the fox guarding the henhouse. I also saw Bush and Cheney get on with things as though they still deserved to be employed in the business of defending the country. When it comes to 911 I know absolutely nothing. Nothing has been well explained.
It isn't wise to underestimate human ingenuity or treachery. And anybody can be fooled. You can fool most of the people most of the time.
Suspicions are called for.


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Wellness is usually synonymous with physical health; however, employees actually regard financial stress as their number one concern—five times greater than personal health. So discounting financial wellness and its role in overall well-being is—to put it nicely—a tad ignorant.
Americans are struggling financially and feeling the stress, according to research:
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Ali Fazal (born 15 October 1986) is an Indian actor who appears in Bollywood movies and on stage.
He studied and grown-up in Lucknow. His early career was marked by appearances in television commercials including: Pizza Hut, Union Bank of India, LG, Slice and Micromax Mobile.
While attending one of Fazal's on stage performances, Film director Rajkumar Hirani noted that Ali was a strong candidate for an upcoming role in the Bollywood super-hit 3 Idiots. The film has been well noted for its critical and box office acclaim making Fazal's appearance alongside superstars Aamir Khan and Kareena Kapoor a major break in his career. He also performs plays at the Prithvi Theatre in Juhu.
In the film, Three Idiots, Fazal plays Engineering student "Joy" ( the character's death marks a catalyst of change in the film),and the appearance in the song Give Me Some Sunshine Swooned the audiences. As such, Fazal gained notoriety from the role in the film (now seen as an "all-time Blockbuster hit). Soon after Fazal was picked up by Indian superstar, Shahrukh Khan's production-house Red Chillies Entertainment for the star role in their recent film Always Kabhi Kabhi. Fazal appeared opposite female lead Giselli Monteiro in the film. Shahrukh Khan strongly believed in the project, making several media appearances on its behalf and even taking a small cameo appearance on screen. Although expected to be one of the biggest hits of the month in India, it unfortunately did not perform well. Fortunately for the young actor, Fazal received a large amount of positive feedback from critics and viewers. Now Fazal has been regarded as the "The Next Big Thing to Watch Out For" with critics writing that his performance in Always Kabhi Kabhi was "showstop[ing, and a super performance.
He is in the lead role in Baat Bann Gayi opposite Anisa Butt, co-star Gulshan Grover and Amrita Raichand releasing on October 11th, 2013.


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"If you don't see what you want, ask for it!" We've all heard that expression. Well I've taken it to heart and I'm doing just that. I want love - romantic love - and I am asking for it. Friends, family, strangers... I ask anybody and everybody. It's posted all over Facebook. I know exactly, specifically what I want and I've made a web page with my request: http://www.travelexperiencecostarica.com/dreaming-of-paradise-in-costa-r.... Already I've received a positive response:
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That last comment is typical of the comments I have received in response to my move to Costa Rica five years ago. I did something others dream of - I dropped everything and made a new life for myself in a tropical paradise. Since that time my writing has been inspiring others to follow their hearts, as well.
I believe we all can and should have what we want. And it's OK to ask. The days of admiration for self sacrifice and martyrdom (which often results in unhappy, grumpy people) are coming to an end. When we have what we want / do what we want, it makes us happy and gives life meaning. Happy fulfilled people have more to give to others, which makes the world a better place.
My life is a proud living example. Through belief in myself and positive thinking I have created most everything I have ever wanted. Only one thing is missing but as I ask for it I know it is on the way. Yes, many people want the very same thing as I do but are afraid to put themselves out there, on the line, for all to see their vulnerabilities. Not me. I am asking for what I want and when I get it I will use that experience to show the world they can have it, too.
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Greg Mably is an award-winning Toronto-based Artist and a graduate of OCAD University in Toronto where he is now a professor.
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WEST POINT — Xavier Moss' mind could have wandered.
WEST POINT — Xavier Moss' mind could have wandered.
A Boston College defender wasn't within 30 yards of Moss when Army quarterback Angel Santiago's pass was in the air. Only one thought registered with Moss.
"I just was telling myself to look the ball in," Moss said.
Moss hauled in the pass off a flea-flicker for a 75-yard touchdown in the first quarter Saturday.
"We just put in that play last week," said Moss, a freshman.
Army hoped Boston College would bite on a trap play to Terry Baggett and it did.
It was Army's first touchdown scored on a "trick" play in coach Rich Ellerson's five seasons.
"I've seen guys that wide open before, I just never seen them that wide open before where the ball wasn't overthrown or where the ball was easily caught," Ellerson said. "That's encouraging because there are opportunities with aggressiveness as people have to be on the back end for run support. We have to be able to take advantage of that."
Santiago, a junior, could make his seventh straight start of the season against Eastern Michigan on Saturday.
Ellerson said Santiago, who left Army's 48-27 loss at Boston College early in the second quarter with a left ankle injury, hopes to practice Wednesday. Sophomore Kelvin White remains the backup, with freshman Tevin Long moving up to third string.
Sophomore A.J. Schurr, who entered the preseason as Army's top quarterback, is still day-to-day with an ankle injury, Ellerson said. Schurr, who played in three of the team's first four games, has held on field goals and extra points the past two games but hasn't been available on offense.
"I feel like Angel is healthier than" Schurr, Ellerson said. Schurr "keeps trying to do stuff and we probably just need to back him off."
Senior rover Thomas Holloway (ankle), who had 10 tackles before an injury in the third quarter Saturday, is doubtful.
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Could the planet have evolved the way it did without the Moon?
Is the up rise of life on Earth related directly to the Moon?
The Moon has been in all facet's of culture through out all the Civilisations on Earth and there is no doubt that it affects us in a way or another. Here is a documentary of the BBC that let us see how the Moon is so important to us in so many ways.
I hope you enjoy the documentary!
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September 6, 2007
European team completes diesel R&D project
A team of more than 40 European engine component suppliers, equipment manufacturers, universities, research institutions and shipping companies, led by the major diesel engine groups MAN Diesel SE and Wartsila Corporation, has successfully completed the major 43-month HERCULES cooperative research project.
HERCULES is an acronym derived from "High Efficiency R&D on Combustion with Ultra-Low Emissions for Ships". The project has a budget of euros 33 million, partly funded by the European Union (euros 15 million) and the Swiss Federal Government (euros 2.5 million).
The HERCULES results will allow the participants to develop marine diesel engines with technologies, components and equipment claimed to achieve drastically lower gaseous and particulate emissions, while at the same time gaining increased engine efficiency and reliability, thereby reducing fuel consumption, CO2 emissions and engine life-cycle costs.
The results are expected to be incorporated in engines introduced during the next ten years or so.
The project has been undertaken through a series of interrelated work packages.
Extreme design parameters
Knowledge diesel engine operation under extreme conditions was gained with advanced research engines capable of coping with severe mechanical and thermal loads. These engines feature variable valve timing, common rail fuel injection etc. allowing the researcher to adapt to any running conditions.
Work included a study of the influence of advanced working cycles on engine performance and emissions, finding design and material solutions for engine components operating under extreme conditions and performing full-scale and rig tests to evaluate the technologies.
Fuel spray and combustion conditions were studied by using optical equipment to look into the combustion chamber through quartz windows.
Vital engine components situated around the combustion chamber and reciprocating parts were evaluated and redesigned with respect to the increased mechanical load and thermal load applying advanced design and material solutions.
Advanced combustion concepts
Three-dimensional CFD (computer fluid dynamics) simulation tools were applied to engine combustion for optimising the combustion systems, involving the development of new models as well as the extension and adaptation of existing sub-models. The developed models were applied to a very large number of cases and the result compared to measured data to ensure the models validity over a wide range of engine types and sizes and varying operating conditions.
A notable achievement was the development, manufacture, installation and testing of a novel test rig for the fundamental investigation of fuel sprays, combustion and emissions formation in large-bore two- and four-stroke engine cylinders. This spray/combustion chamber has an internal diameter of 500 mm and can operate at maximum pressures up to 200 bar.
Combustion system optimization tests have already been performed to identify and verify combustion concepts for achieving lower emissions.
More-capable turbocharging systems
The potential benefits of variable-geometry turbocharger systems as well as systems with power take-in/take-out and multi-stage turbochargers were investigated. New concepts for variable turbocharging were also studied and developed. The potential of power take-in/take-out systems was verified with prototype tests on two-stroke engines, while that of two-stage turbocharging was verified on four-stroke engines.
Power take-in systems have great potential for improving part-load behavior of two-stroke engines as turbocharging efficiency and thus charge air pressure are considerably increased in comparison to using conventional electrically-driven blowers.
Two-stage turbocharging systems were shown to considerably improve the performance of four-stroke engines, showing potentials for reducing NOX emissions by up to 50% at certain load ranges together with some savings in fuel consumption. Good part-load performance was ensured by using a variable inlet valve closure (VIC) system.
Turbocompound, 'hot engine'
The potential benefits of combined cycle--or turbocompound-- systems were investigated. Different turbocompound alternatives were simulated in computer models. These included 'hot mode' simulations with a two-stage turbocharging system.
A substantial number of prototype 'hot engine' components were developed, manufactured and tested (piston, cylinder liner, steam injection system, exhaust valve seat ring, turbocharging system, etc.). These components are resistant to heat and hot corrosion and can actively contribute to the principle of low heat rejection, as well as to a heat balance that is state-of-the-art from the points of view of heat recovery and overall system efficiency.
A further goal of this work package has been to find the combined optimum for the total process. The main success criteria are optimal efficiency (reduction of CO2) of the system as a whole.
This search for total system optimal efficiency has confirmed the need for dedicated design of gas power turbines, boiler elements suitable for operating under high exhaust gas pressure and steam turbines developed to actual steam conditions must be made if optimum efficiency is to be obtained. Calculations confirm that choosing the optimal combination of known machinery gives potential for improving combined efficiency by some 3 to 5%.
Emissions reduction methods (internal - water)
Various ways to use water inside engine cylinders to reduce NOX emissions generation at source were studied and further developed, including intake air humidification and fuel water emulsion systems for four-stroke engines and the Direct Water Injection (DWI) and scavenging air moistening (SAM) systems for two-stroke engines.
Appropriate computer simulation approaches have been devised for these techniques. Extensive simulations were run for identifying the most suitable geometries and operational parameters.
The systems were further developed on the basis of field testing as well as the experience from additional endurance tests in the laboratory.
The systems have been tested successfully in collaboration with the shipping companies A.P. Moller-Maersk Group and Wallenius Lines in prototype installations on board some of their vessels.
Emissions reduction methods (internal - exhaust gas)
Particulate matter emissions from two- and four-stroke marine diesel engines were characterized in terms of physical and chemical properties; size distributions were measured, and particulate matter deposited on filter samples was chemically analyzed.
The results showed that engine tuning parameters did not have sufficient influence to significantly reduce particulate matter emissions. However, fuel quality did have an impact. Particulate emissions decrease with increasing fuel quality and decreasing sulfur content.
Data from these measurements provided a basis to investigate particulate emissions systematically and to state that the current particulate formation models will have to be adapted.
Correlation with after-treatment technologies showed that there is a need to explore new technologies for marine diesel engines running on heavy fuel oil in order to reduce particulate emissions to the same level as those from passenger cars.
A complete exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system for two-stroke engines was developed including a novel exhaust gas cleaner (scrubber). A potential for NOX emission reductions up to 70% was confirmed. Investigations on different combustion gas recirculation (CGR) systems were carried out.
Emissions aftertreatment
Aftertreatment of engine exhaust gases was also studied. Non-thermal plasma (NTP) equipment has been used to demonstrate NOX reduction at laboratory scale under conditions representative of the exhaust gas composition from a two-stroke research engine. Results showed that considerable development work needs to be done before NTP systems can be considered a viable proposition for large diesel engines.
A wet scrubber prototype was designed and tested on a four-stroke research engine. With the research engine the prototype removed an average of 95% of the SO2 and 42.8% of the particulate matter in the exhaust gases, according to ISO 8178.
The shipboard monitoring system was installed on the 8-cylinder two stroke engine of the Maersk Montana and is operational.
Attention was also given to new measuring techniques. A measuring concept for emissions originating from individual engine cylinders has been developed on the basis of preliminary tests and simulations. The sampling proved to be the most critical issue in the arrangement and must be further improved to obtain better results. Further, Infra-Red spectroscopy was tested against the standard NOX measuring method.
Reduced friction engine
One way to increase engine efficiency is to reduce internal engine friction losses. This requires developments in lubrication and tribology.
During the research, valuable information regarding the friction losses was obtained and significant differences depending on engine size were found. A new, "environmentally friendly", non-metallic bearing material with improved mixed friction properties and reduced friction losses was developed and a new bearing geometry concept was created.
A tribometer (friction test-rig) was studied with the unique capability to determine accurately and reliably the friction losses and wear resistances of piston ring and cylinder liner materials.
A hydraulic simulation model and a device to predict accurately and measure the fuel injection rate of a common-rail fuel injection system was developed.
A common-rail system with optimized fuel injection characteristic for a 1000 kW/cyl engine was tested, and a significant reduction of fuel consumption was achieved.
Simulation techniques for a tuned/adaptive mass damper were developed, and a significant reduction of the vibration levels was achieved, allowing a much wider engine operating field.
Adaptive and Intelligent engine
The objective for the "adaptive and intelligent" engine was to create engine systems and components that adapt to prevailing operational conditions as well as to component status. This involved self-learning systems based on monitoring with reliable measuring equipment with goal-oriented performance under all boundary conditions, together with engine mode changes based on manual or self-detected requirements.
Significant improvements in performance and reduced emissions were obtained by using an advanced embedded speed controller, also by introducing a new method for sharing the load of several generating sets or propulsion engines in a ship, with self adapting properties and fault-tolerant operation.
A new adaptive multimodel controller structure for optimized performance of non-linear processes was developed. Tests were also made with dual control for speed and timing using advanced controllers with increased accuracy. Advanced engine balancing diagnostics for common rail engines were tested and verified.
A new method was also developed to ensure advanced fuel injection system reliability by a novel redundancy strategy. Improvements were also achieved in the reliability of adaptive control methods for gas engines by the development of new methods for accelerometer sensor analysis and condition monitoring.
The next step - HERCULES-B
MAN Diesel and Wartsila have proposed a follow-up to HERCULES in a new large-scale collaborative research project - HERCULES-B, which was announced in October 2006. A proposal was submitted to the European Commission within the "FP7 Cooperation Work Programme: Theme 7-Transport" in June 2007 and it is expected to be evaluated by the end of September 2007.
The principal aim of the proposed HERCULES-B based on the developed know-how and results of HERCULES, is to considerably improve the efficiency of marine diesel propulsion systems and achieve substantial reductions in fuel consumption and emissions.
HERCULES-B is planned to reach beyond today's limits set by the IMO, radically improving the environmental effect of waterborne transport.


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3D Content Has Tripled In The Past Year
SANTA MONICA, Calif. and LAS VEGAS, Jan. 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF), a leading global entertainment company, and Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., are partnering to expand the availability of popular theatrical titles in 3D for the home entertainment market, the two companies announced today from the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Utilizing Samsung's proprietary 3D image processing technology, the two companies will kick off the partnership by delivering new 3D versions of the Lionsgate action films GAMER, CRANK, and BANGKOK DANGEROUS as well as the horror/thriller hit THE DESCENT. In addition to these popular films, a number of other theatrical titles are in the pipeline for 3D conversion and release. The companies are launching their initiative with popular titles that have already demonstrated success on DVD, Blu-ray Disc, EST and VOD platforms.
"The home entertainment market is ripe for a premium technology like 3D, and consumers have consistently demonstrated their willingness to pay for added value," said Lionsgate President of Worldwide Television and Digital Distribution Jim Packer. "Lionsgate is committed to being an innovator in enhancing the quality of the home entertainment experience for our consumers, and Samsung is an ideal partner to help us fill the release pipeline with commercially exciting films in the best 3D picture quality."
"As an innovative market leader in TV, Samsung continues to invest in building a robust 3D home entertainment ecosystem that appeals to consumers who enjoy high-quality 3D in their homes," said Senior Vice President Kyungshik Lee of Visual Display Business, Samsung Electronics. "Lionsgate's vast, high-quality content library, coupled with Samsung's advanced 3D image processing technology, will provide the best 3D viewing experiences to Samsung Smart TV consumers."
The announcement was made against a backdrop of rapid 3D growth in the consumer home entertainment marketplace, with three times as many 3D enabled Blu-ray Disc releases in 2012 than in 2011 and 3D television households nearly doubling from 3.5 million in 2011 to an estimated 6.4 million in 2012.
Lionsgate is a leading global entertainment company with a strong and diversified presence in motion picture production and distribution, television programming and syndication, home entertainment, family entertainment, digital distribution, new channel platforms and international distribution and sales. The Company has built a strong television presence in production of primetime cable and broadcast network series, distribution and syndication of programming and an array of channel assets. Lionsgate currently has 23 shows on 16 networks spanning its primetime production, distribution and syndication businesses, including such critically-acclaimed hits as the multiple Emmy Award-winning Mad Men, Weeds and Nurse Jackie, the new comedy Anger Management, the network series Nashville, the syndication successes Tyler Perry's House of Payne, its spinoff Meet the Browns, For Better Or Worse, The Wendy Williams Show, Are We There Yet? and the upcoming Orange Is The New Black, an original series for Netflix.
Its feature film business has been fueled by such recent successes as the blockbuster first installment of The Hunger Games franchise, the 13th highest-grossing North American release of all time, The Twilight Saga Breaking Dawn – Part 2, which has grossed more than $800 million at the worldwide box office, The Expendables 2, The Possession, Sinister, The Cabin in the Woods, Tyler Perry's Madea's Witness Protection and Arbitrage. With the January 2012 acquisition of Summit Entertainment, the Company has now added the blockbuster Twilight Saga, which has grossed more than $3.3 billion at the worldwide box office, to its current slate, giving the Company the two premier young adult franchises in the world. Recent Summit hits include Red, Letters to Juliet, Knowing, the Step Up franchise and the Academy Award-winning Best Picture, The Hurt Locker.
Lionsgate's home entertainment business is an industry leader in box office-to-DVD and box office-to-VOD revenue conversion rate. Lionsgate handles a prestigious and prolific library of approximately 15,000 motion picture and television titles that is an important source of recurring revenue and serves as the foundation for the growth of the Company's core businesses. The Lionsgate and Summit brands remain synonymous with original, daring, quality entertainment in markets around the world.
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in consumer electronics and the core components that go into them. Through relentless innovation and discovery, we are transforming the worlds of televisions, smartphones, personal computers, printers, cameras, home appliances, medical devices, semiconductors and LED solutions. We employ 227,000 people across 75 countries with annual sales exceeding US$143 billion. Our goal is opening new possibilities for people everywhere. To discover more, please visit www.samsung.com.
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About Shane SturgeonShane Sturgeon is the Co-Publisher and Chief Technologist of HDTV Magazine, an industry publication with HDTV roots going back to 1984, when Dale Cripps founded The HDTV Newsletter. Today, HDTV Magazine is a leading online resource for HDTV news and information and captures the eyes and imaginations of over 3 million visitors annually. Mr. Sturgeon has a background in information technology and has served in various consulting capacities for Fortune 500 companies such as J.P. Morgan Chase, Verizon Communications, Proctor & Gamble and Nationwide Insurance. He has a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Wright State University.
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Wednesday, June 15, 2016
Daisies in Dew
If I were a flower, I think I would be a daisy. This has changed from when I was younger and thought I would be a rose. Daisies are so friendly and they make me smile...
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Isn't this an unusual picture? I took it sometime last Summer. I'm intrigued by the leaves of the pansy--they don't look like regular pansy leaves. I don't remember staging this, so here you are.
It is summer now. Today it will be 100 degrees. I loved this pansy because of its bright smile. Here the flower grows, thriving in the midst of fallen leaves and dried rose petals.
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LOS ANGELES, (Reuters) - Austin Rivers has gone from the 'coach's kid' to proving he belongs with the championship contending Los Angeles Clippers.
A flurry of jump shots and a blur of drives to the basket sparked the coach's son to 15 of his playoff-high 25 points during a defining third quarter as the Clippers beat the Houston Rockets on Friday.
The performance left the Staples Center crowd chanting Austin's name and his father and coach, Doc Rivers, suppressing a smile as the Clippers took a 2-1 lead in their best of seven Western Conference semi-final series.
The teams play again on Sunday in Los Angeles. "It was so much fun out there," the younger Austin, a guard, said after coming off the bench. "I've worked so hard this summer and this season with (Doc) and my team mates. I have to keep going and never get too high or too low." His outburst was an undeniable high, so much so that Clippers point guard Chris Paul approached Doc Rivers and told him he had permission to be a dad and not just the team's coach. "I told him 'you can put the other hat on for a second,' " Paul said.
"You see that during the game and (I thought about my own parents). As a team we talk about it all the time – it has to be an odd dynamic to be coach, dad and son." That dynamic is one they have tried to downplay since the Clippers acquired Austin in a January deal with New Orleans. He became the first player in NBA history to play for his father, and his performance has been a referendum on Doc's decision to bring him on.
But until Friday the reviews had been mixed, as the 22-year-old guard can be unpredictable and erratic.
In the closing minute of a Game Two loss to the Rockets on Wednesday, Austin slipped and lost the ball on a play that led to taunts across the country.
But he has been pivotal in the playoffs, averaging nine points and shooting 48 percent from the field.
He is gaining the confidence of his team and fan base, even if his coach is not willing to turn into a doting father just yet.
"Yeah, you want (Austin to do well) but they're all my sons," Doc Rivers said.
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|Sunrise from the "Rooftop of Africa"
John summited Kilimanjaro for the third time this past February--his second time to lead the trip--fundraising for our EMI East Africa office's Build Africa Together campaign.
The biggest highlight this year was, unquestionably, the presence of his dad on the trip, who also made it to the top at 19,341 feet. This was especially memorable as he and his dad have so many exhilarating memories from mountaineering together in John's teens and early 20's--and despite his dad retiring upon his return home, he's obviously still got it.
The Build Africa Together campaign's vast vision for discipling and training East Africa is nearly completed--as is the more tangible jointly shared office building with Mission Aviation Fellowship that will stand as a hub of missions support. The move is scheduled for mid-August! See photos for that below, too.
All photos except building photos are copyright John Breitenstein.
|The porters are incredibly helpful, friendly, and fast, climbing Kilimanjaro more than once a month, and often in running shoes.
|Many species are completely unique to Kilimanjaro. These trees (not sure what their name is, so not sure they're unique) remind John of something from Super Mario World.
|Together at the summit!
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The main justification put forward by Democrats defending their decision to blow up the Senate rules and end filibusters on Cabinet and judicial nominations is that things are so bad now, they can't get worse. That's the spin President Obama put on the situation Thursday as he took a rare turn in the White House press room to spike the football.
This idea is integral to the president's argument that Republican obstructionism has made it impossible for him to govern. Even on topics where Republican input has been nil, such as the ObamaCare rollout, Democrats have stuck to this theme — blaming Republicans for stirring up dissent against their unpopular, dysfunctional legislation even as most Americans have focused on Obama's broken promises and a dysfunctional Web site.
There's no denying that partisanship is nastier in Congress than it once was. But if Obama and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid think it can't get worse, they're kidding themselves.
For all of the bitter combat in just the last year (over the budget, ObamaCare, the shutdown and the various administration scandals), the business of government has largely proceeded unhindered. Many nominations have been approved, bipartisan legislation passed and the unanimous consent to keep the upper body functioning has almost always been there.
But now that Reed has pushed the plunger on the "nuclear option," all bets are off. The 45 Senate Republicans may no longer have the power to block Obama's appointments on their own, but Senate procedures still give them plenty of latitude to hold up legislation. Not only will Reed find it even harder to do his job now that he has broken faith with his opponents and sought to squelch dissent, he and Obama may also find that the benefits of their decision aren't as great as they expect.
On the surface, it would seem that the president now has carte blanche to do what he has longed to accomplish since moving into the White House: fundamentally alter the balance of the federal courts with the kind of hard-core ideological liberals that were being blocked by filibusters. But this ignores what will be uppermost on the minds of the several red-state Democrats who face uphill re-election fights next year.
As Josh Gerstein points out in Politico, the roster of potential liberal judges is filled by the ranks of left-wingers who had little chance of getting the 60 votes they needed under the old rules. But getting to 51 votes may not be so easy for these liberals when many of the Democrats the president is counting on won't want to hand their GOP opponents new talking points by rubber-stamping ideological judges.
Some may get through, but any controversial nominees will find themselves being thrown under the bus by moderate Democrats who can no longer count on the GOP or the filibuster rules to save them from a vote they'd rather not take.
And that's just the most obvious fallout from Reed's move. As important is the way the rules change will now make it impossible to assemble bipartisan coalitions.
As we saw with immigration reform this year, for all the bitterness in DC, enough conservatives and liberals were still able to work together to get a bill passed in the Senate. But after Obama's scorched-earth approach to the shutdown and now the nuclear option, you can forget about anything like that in the foreseeable future.
This will alter the nature of the Senate far more than anything we have seen before. The Tea Party made it tougher for Republicans to work with Democrats these last three years. But Obama has now ensured that even those inclined to ignore the Tea Party will also refuse to play ball.
That's why Democrats do well to avoid celebrations of their move. The benefits from it to President Obama will be minimal — and the costs, in terms of dysfunction and the certainty of even worse political warfare to come, are considerable.
From contentions, the group blog at commentarymagazine.com. Jonathan S. Tobin is Commentary's senior online editor.


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In the first of a series of profiles of the African contenders at the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, Nick Said assesses Algeria's chances.
Algeria will compete at its second successive World Cup finals tournament, having held England to a draw in 2010, and carry the hopes and expectations of the Arabic-speaking world as the only side from north Africa and the Middle East to qualify for Brazil.
Their triumph over Burkina Faso on the basis of the away-goals rule in their final round playoff last November brought a satisfactory close to a year that started disastrously for "Les Fennecs" (the Desert Foxes).
Ranked second in Africa at the end of 2012, it became the first team bundled out of the African Nations Cup finals in South Africa last January.
Algeria have battled for years to realise the potential of a team picked mainly from the large diaspora of Algerians in France. The likes of Zinedine Zidane, Karim Benzema and Samir Nasri, playing for France, might have slipped under their net, but Algeria have assiduously courted many French-born junior internationals of Algerian descent.
The latest two to commit come from Italian giants Inter Milan - striker Ishak Belfodil and midfielder Saphir Taider.
Expectations in Brazil will be greater than in South Africa in 2010 when Algeria surprised by qualifying and ended a long-term slump. The country first went to the World Cup finals in 1982, famously beating West Germany at their first-ever appearance in Spain.
Vahid Halilhodžić will want to make up for the disappointment of losing out on leading Cote d'Ivoire at the 2010 World Cup finals four years ago when he was sacked months before the tournament started.
A former Yugoslavia international striker, he now goes under the banner of Bosnia-Herzegovina and has been in charge of Algeria since 2011.
The 61-year-old first coached in Africa at Moroccan side Raja Casablanca in 1997 and won the CAF Champions League with them, but his stay lasted just a year and he would not return to the continent for another decade.
He was tasked with leading the Ivorians to the 2010 World Cup and qualified their galaxy of stars handsomely for the South African finals before a shaky showing at the Africa Cup of Nations finals in Angola in January of that year. His performance persuaded the country's football bosses to dump him in favour of Sven Goran-Erikssen.
Ironically, Cote d'Ivoire were dumped out of that Nations Cup tournament in the quarter-final stage by Algeria.
Nine victories in their last 11 internationals dating back to March 2013 suggest this Algerian side is in peak condition.
The only blemishes to their record were a 3-2 loss to Burkina Faso in a World Cup qualifyier and a 2-2 friendly draw with Guinea.
They have otherwise reigned supreme and as recently as Saturday defeated Armenia 3-1 in a World Cup warm-up to follow up a 2-0 success over Slovenia in March.
The side will play Romania in their next warm-up game on Wednesday.
Midfielder Sofiane Feghouli was born in France but has thrown his lot in with Algeria despite having featured for the French Under-18 and Under-21 sides.
He plays in a clever role behind the front two and pops up regularly into good scoring positions.
Feghouli started his career with Grenoble but in 2010 was snapped up by Spanish La Liga side Valencia. He briefly had a loan spell with Almeria in 2011 but has since cemented his place in the Valencia first team.
He was labeled the "new Zinedine Zidane" as a teenager and although he has not quite lived up to that status yet, he is a crucial cog in the Algeria armory.
June 17 vs Belgium (Belo Horizonte) - In what is likely to be the toughest of Algeria's three matches in the first round, Belgium have an exciting young squad that contains players from the major leagues of Europe. Getting any sort of result from this fixture would be seen as a major triumph.
June 22 vs Korea Republic (Porto Alegre) - The Asian side play a slick brand of football that is all about pace and precision, but man-for-man Algeria should feel their equal.
June 26 vs Russia (Curitiba) - Russia are a bit of an enigma, on paper a very good squad but in reality one that often disappoints.
Certainly this will be a test for Algeria, but again is a fixture where they will feel they can match their opponents.
Should Algeria make it out of the pool stages they will meet one of the top two teams in Group G, which includes Germany, Portugal, Ghana and the USA. All of those would be extremely difficult matches.
Goalkeepers: Rais Mbolhi (CSKA Sofia), Cedric Si Mohamed (CS Constantine), Mohamed Lamine Zemmamouche (USM Alger).
Defenders: Essaid Belkalem (Watford), Madjid Bougherra (Al Lekhwiya), Liassine Cadamuro (Mallorca), Faouzi Ghoulam (Naples), Rafik Halliche (Academica Coimbra), Aissa Mandi (Stade Reims), Carl Medjani (Valenciennes), Djamel Mesbah (Livorno), Mehdi Mostefa (Ajaccio).
Midfielders: Nabil Bentaleb (Tottenham Hotspur), Yacine Brahimi (Granada), Abdelmoumene Djabou (Club Africain), Sofiane Feghouli (Valencia), Mehdi Lacen (Getafe), Riyad Mahrez (Leicester City), Saphir Taider (Inter Milan), Hassan Yebda (Udinese).
Forwards: Nabil Ghilas (Porto), Islam Slimani (Sporting Lisbon), El Arabi Soudani (Dinamo Zagreb).


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Establishing successful sustainable research and science education programs is Dr. Michael Lichtenstein's career focus. In 2001 he led the team that created the San Antonio Masters of Science in Clinical Investigation Degree, the first non-departmentally based program at the UT Health Science Center. Over the past thirteen years, 114 research professionals from diverse backgrounds have earned the Masters Degree. In 2011, Dr. Lichtenstein coordinated development of a joint Translational Science PhD between the UT Health Science Center and three other academic components of the UT System (UT San Antonio, UT Austin, and UT School of Public Health). As technologies and learning platforms/methods rapidly evolve, Dr. Lichtenstein is excited in contributing to the growing experience and body of knowledge focused on how to prepare a diverse workforce for successful clinical and translational science careers.
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Pruski LA, Blanco SL, Riggs RA, Grimes KK, Fordtran CW, Barbola GM, Cornell JE, Lichtenstein MJ. (2013) Construct Validation of the Self-Efficacy Teaching and Knowledge Instrument for Science Teachers-Revised (SETAKIST-R): Lessons Learned. J Sci Teacher Educ. 2013;24:1133-1156.
Garcia CH, Espinoza SE, Lichtenstein M, Hazuda HP. (2013) Health literacy associations between Hispanic elderly patients and their caregivers. J Health Commun. 2013;18 Suppl 1:256-72.
Pienta KJ, Gelato MC, Lichtenstein MJ. (2012) Forging the Association for Clinical and Translational Science (ACTS). Clin Transl Sci. 2012 Apr;5(2):117-8.
Lichtenstein MJ. (2010) ACP Journal Club. Testosterone increased risk for adverse events in older men with mobility limitations. Ann Intern Med. 2010 Dec 21;153(12):JC6-7.


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The New Orleans Saints decided not to pick up the fifth-year option on running back Mark Ingram.
The Heisman Trophy winner from Alabama taken in the first round of the 2011 NFL draft never quite lived up to the hype.
It would have cost the team $5.2 million to extend Ingram's contract into 2015, which is more than the going rate for free agent running backs at this point.
It is really "running back by committee" in New Orleans and has been for years, so the Saints have set the stage for this to be Ingram's last season with the Black and Gold.
Ingram was drafted No. 28 overall in 2011. In his three years in the league, he has rushed for 1,462 yards and 11 touchdowns.
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The 10th annual Food 2 Families drive, sponsored by Tops Friendly Markets, WGRZ-TV and Townsquare Media, collected enough food and funds to provide more than 1 million meals to local families in need during this holiday season and into early next year.
The one-day drive, which was held Dec. 4 at six Tops Friendly Market locations, collected more than $160,000 and approximately 125,813 pounds of food. Channel 2 held live broadcasts from Tops stores throughout the day as members of the community came forth to donate money and carloads of food.
Jim Toellner, president and general manager of WGRZ, said, "The compassion of the Western New York community continues to make Food 2 Families an incredible success year after year. We thank our great partners at Tops Friendly Markets, the Food Bank of WNY, and all those who came forward to help provide food for those who need it most this holiday season."
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The Food Bank of WNY is the primary hunger relief organization in Western New York, obtaining and distributing food to 326 member agencies, including food pantries, shelters, soup kitchens, afterschool programs and senior citizen centers in Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie and Niagara counties. Through these agencies, every month the Food Bank of WNY serves 116,691 individuals, including 41,348 families, nearly 44,000 children and infants, and 13,194 senior citizens.
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